All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

Come start your day in good company at the garden!

Join us Tuesday mornings in the garden to sip something warm, connect with neighbors, and ease into the day. We will have space for socializing and space for quiet reflection and journaling. Plus maybe some movement exercises?

Drop in anytime between 7:00–8:30am. Bring a beverage, your breakfast, a journal, or nothing at all.

Hosted by Coriander & Cassie

Our official calendaring meeting for the month of May.

Bring any business you may have or partner with at Stump Fellow to program your submitted event ideas. Anyone can join as we discuss garden event planning, budgeting, and partnerships. Your ideas and energy are more than welcome!

*HouseKeeping Circles happen at the end of each month, they are the functional meetings where we calendar events for the next month of programming, approve any new spending, and can vote to change any Garden policies if needed. These meetings have official minutes that keep a record of our decisions and are shared with the rest of the U Street Neighborhood Association for transparency.

In our age of hyperconnectivity and non-stop texting, it can be hard to find the time to send a longform letter through the good ole snail mail. There’s probably someone you’ve been meaning to reach out to, someone you’ve always wanted to be pen pals with, someone who would appreciate holding your message in their hands. Snailmail Station is about setting aside the time to practice the art of correspondence, together.

We’ll have writing materials + stamps on-hand and send you off to the local mailbox. Bring a can-do attitude, addresses of a few old friends (or do that later), and artistic inspiration.

Hosted by 1-844-OFFLINE

BREAK UP WITH FAST FASHION!!

Looking to do some spring cleaning? Come by the garden and refresh your wardrobe while giving pre-loved clothes a new home! Bring gently worn clothing, accessories, and shoes that you no longer wear and exchange them for new-to-you pieces from fellow swappers.

✨ How It Works: Please bring clean, gently used items to contribute to the swap. Don’t be afraid to bring items with holes or tears–we will soon have an event that focuses on mending and extending the lifespan of clothing. We will allow for a period of 15 minutes for folks to set up before the swapping officially begins. Browse and take home pieces that spark joy—no money involved, just swapping! Any leftover items will be donated to a local charity.

🌱 Why Swap? Refresh your style without spending a dime. Reduce waste and support sustainable fashion. Connect with your community and find unique pieces with a story. 

Invite your friends and come through! All genders welcome! This event is the first in a series of “breaking up with fast fashion” gatherings in the garden…

Hosted by Shira

The U Street Neighborhood Association is taking advantage of a co-sponsored Earth Day neighborhood cleanup event spearheaded by Ward 1 Councilmember, Brianne Nadeau, and the Mayor’s Office. This is a wonderful opportunity to jump start our newest initiative to keep our community clean! Come out and meet your neighbors while we beautify our community! I hope you can make it 😊

We will be meeting at the Friends of Harrison Park and Recreation Center to pick up materials and venturing out into the neighborhood from there. Bring water and wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.

Please RSVP so I can make sure there is enough supplies for all who want to participate!

Hosted by Brittany

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Calling all musicians, poets, and artists!

Open to all, come and participate in an inclusive and fun open mic with others. We welcome DC musicians and artists to share their works with an intimate audience at Temperance Alley Garden. 

This unplugged event embraces the sounds of nature and welcomes the beginnings of Spring. Performances of original works are especially encouraged! We want to see and support you in sharing your craft or explorations :)

All experience levels, identities, and ages welcomed.

hosted by Sam

Creatives Club and open songwriting hours are back in the garden!

Come gather for some productive artistic time together while the garden is blooming around us. Bring a project you're working on, your instrument of choice, or just come socialize with fellow creatives. Some basic art supplies will be provided.

Hosted by Cory & Creatives Club DC

16 slow movements with a bamboo stick will give you special stretching for the upper body and balance exercises for the whole body. Doing this in the Garden will connect you with sky and earth and gives you a good start into the day.

Just show up before you go to work! No special clothing is required.

Hosted by Gertrud

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

*Celebrate Earth Day at Temperance Alley Garden by joining our Climate Cafe Conversation*

Bring a friend (a reusable mug if you have one) and come prepared to listen and reflect on how we relate to our planet and climate change. Topics could include:

• How you process or experience climate change

• The impact of rituals or intentional communities (or lack thereof)

• Stories about when you’ve felt true awe in nature 

This event will be focused less on action and more on how we feel and experience climate and climate change. Tea and light refreshments will be served.

Hosted by Savannah & MK

Come start your day in good company at the garden!

Join us Tuesday mornings in the garden to sip something warm, connect with neighbors, and ease into the day. We will have space for socializing and space for quiet reflection and journaling. Plus maybe some movement exercises?

Drop in anytime between 7:00–8:30am. Bring a beverage, your breakfast, a journal, or nothing at all.

Hosted by Coriander & Cassie

First of the season!

Our dedicated time for reflective listening to all that’s budding within the Garden ecosystem. The rearview mirror where stories from the previous month can be shared in community. Bring a TAG story to share or discover one based on the evening’s prompts.

StoryKeeping Circles are held on the middle Monday of each month. All are welcome to participate fully.

hosted by Josh

YOGA is back on the calendar for April*

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

*check the calendar for special dates for April before we return to regular Tuesdays in May

The D.C. Sing-Along is a hootenanny for the digital age. Combining the communal spirit of '60s sing-alongs with a modern songbook and rawk 'tude, the D.C. Sing-Along is a heartwarming, cathartic, and analog good time.

How It Works:

• Bring an acoustic instrument: Anyone's welcome to join the “band,” from fretters to flautists of all skill levels! The D.C. Sing-Along Songbook includes chords for the musicians.

• Or just bring your voice: Musical ability is NOT required. Nobody will be able to hear you sing, so don’t feel self-conscious!

• Call out your fave song from the songbook: The Beatles, Disney, Lizzo, Whitney — the D.C. Sing-Along Songbook has something for everyone!

• Bring the kids, too: As long as you're ok with a smidge of profanity (looking at you, Alanis).

Questions? Email dcsingalong@gmail.com

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

***please bring headphones for this event***

Ecstatic Dance is free-form, music-inspired movement (dance!) in a safe space with no judgement. We practice to allow our bodies to move however they’d like, making space for liberating joy.

From 7:30-8:00, we’ll have time to get to know each other and the garden. Around 8:00pm, we’ll transition to the practice— please arrive before then so that you don’t interrupt the dancing!

We will provide an optional playlist and an explanation of ecstatic dance to guide your experience. Please bring headphones and a device for listening to music (like a smart phone). We also recommend wearing comfortable, weather- appropriate clothing and bringing a water bottle if you'd like.

Hosted by MK & Cassie

16 slow movements with a bamboo stick will give you special stretching for the upper body and balance exercises for the whole body. Doing this in the Garden will connect you with sky and earth and gives you a good start into the day.

Just show up before you go to work! No special clothing is required.

Hosted by Gertrud

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

Come start your day in good company at the garden!

Join us Tuesday mornings in the garden to sip something warm, connect with neighbors, and ease into the day. We will have space for socializing and space for quiet reflection and journaling. Plus maybe some movement exercises?

Drop in anytime between 7:00–8:30am. Bring a beverage, your breakfast, a journal, or nothing at all.

Hosted by Coriander & Cassie

YOGA is back on the calendar for April*

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

*check special dates for April and we’ll return to regular Tuesdays in May

The moment you’ve all been waiting for… INTRODUCING, our new SPRING PLANT BEBES!

That’s right, TRANSPLANT DAY 🌱 2025 is on April 12th from 10am-2pm. Our veggie seedlings will be arriving from the greenhouse at the University of Maryland and will need a whole crew of hands to get them safely tucked and watered into our raised beds at Temperance Alley.

Plus we’ll be celebrating the official start to Spring programming by vesting of our new crop of Stump Fellows 🦺 in a little side ceremony for the community.

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard. There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

Our first official calendaring meeting of the year – let’s start off strong in April.

Bring any business you may have or partner with at Stump Fellow to program your submitted event ideas. Anyone can join as we discuss garden event planning, budgeting, and partnerships. Your ideas and energy are more than welcome!

*HouseKeeping Circles happen at the end of each month, they are the functional meetings where we calendar events for the next month of programming, approve any new spending, and can vote to change any Garden policies if needed. These meetings have official minutes that keep a record of our decisions and are shared with the rest of the U Street Neighborhood Association for transparency.

On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the DC Prince Hall Familyis hosting our 1st Annual Community Health Fair and Summit at the Historic Prince Hall Masonic Temple on U Street.  Doors open at 10am. These events are Free and open to the public!

The Health Fair will provide the public with access to various health related resources and services including health screenings, colorectal home kits, eye exams, home care delivery services, orthopedic evaluations and much more! 

The Health Summit will feature a panel discussion to raise public awareness on health and wellness topics with local medical physicians, healthcare professionals, community health organizations and government officials

Also, our Veterans Affairs Committee is co-hosting a Veterans Assistance Exposition during the Community Health Fair. This event will assist veterans with filing claims for their military benefits with Veterans Affairs offices like the Department of Veterans Affairs for Minority Veterans, DC VA Medical Center and DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs.

Our final week before plant bebes arrive, let’s finish our soil prep and do some clean-up around the Garden.

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Please join us in celebrating the 129th anniversary of the historic pan-African victory won by King Menelik II and Queen Taytu Betul of Ethiopia. Honoring the memory of Tamrat Medhin who first began this annual celebration over 20 years ago. To be followed by a meal at Habesha Restaurant. Featuring presentations from local living-historian Marquett Awa-Milton, Griot Elder Baba-C, and spoken poetry by Ruben Robinson. At the African-American Civil War Memorial (U St & Vermont Ave).

Our first communal work day, let’s prep the garden beds and maybe plant a few early season greens?

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Spring has Sprung!

Come see what’s blooming in the Garden and celebrate the Sun passing the equator. We’ll cast out the old and set intentions for the new. If you wrote a letter last year come receive it and send a new one to yourself in Summer.

Feel free to bring a baked good to share with the neighbors, but no stress if not.

hosted by Josh