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Five Things for Today: June 10, 2020

The Black Lives Matter Plaza in Downtown DC


1. Opera starts with Oh! is bringing their free family opera program to you at home. Every Wednesday 10:30-11am for the next four weeks, join them for a live session of artistic playtime with teaching and guest artists Γ  la Opera Lafayette. They will also share ideas about how to play on throughout the week. It’s recommended for families with children 3 – 6 years old.Β Sign up for today’s free session here.

2. The Lane Social Club reopens on Friday with their rooftop beer garden/events space where ALL are invited. Kids are welcome, but not required. They’ll be serving all of your favorite picnic foods + drinks (and ice cream). Table reservations are $5, and seatings begin at 3pm — make yours here!

3. Mayor Bowser announced that Slow Streets will be introduced in DC. Stretches of roads, one in each ward, will be blocked off for local traffic only and the speed limit reduced to 15mph, giving residents more space for socially distant recreation. This starts with five miles of slow streets this week, and eventually will be up to 20 miles. (The linked NPR article has details on the slow street locations.)

4. Yelp’s growing collection of black-owned businesses in the DMV to support.

5. Baby Names.

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Five Things for Today: June 9, 2020

A painted rock seen on a recent neighborhood walk


1. DC Public Libraries have extended curbside pick-up locations. Anacostia, Benning, Cleveland Park, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Shepherd Park, West End, and Woodridge libraries are offering curbside pick-up and return services on weekdays from 11am – 2:30pm and 3-7pm. Browse DCPL’s catalog here and request adult materials for pick-up by calling 202.747.1017, and youth materials by calling 202.747.5054. And if you’re looking for activities with your baby or toddler, check out DCPL’s ReadyRosie. Don’t forget they’ve been hosting virtual story time and other activities, too!

2. KID Museum is offering Make It! Summer Camp for rising 2nd-7th graders. Weekly sessions will run June 15 – July 17. Learn more and register here.

3. The Breastfeeding Center begins Phase 1 of their reopening today. While it’s still mostly virtual, a limited amount of office visits and home visits will be available.

4. Five podcasts with episodes that examine race in America.

5. A couple of must-watches: This episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (be sure to watch to the very end). Trevor Noah nails it again.


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Five Things for Today: June 8, 2020

The old Capitol columns at the National Arboretum


1. Something that many will be excited about: The National Arboretum reopens today! It will be on a limited basis to start — just Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1-5pm with only 200 cars allowed on the grounds at one time to limit the total number of visitors. Read more about the National Arboretum here and here. (Thanks to the Hill Rag for the heads-up on the reopening!)

2. Local business Happy Little Art Studio is offering β€œat home art experiences” in a box. They deliver or ship it right to your door. Even more, for every box they sell, a box will be donated — they are connecting with local groups to organize art kit donations for kids in need.

3. What Defund the Police means — and what you can do.

4. Black owned wine businesses.

5. A moving video of peaceful protests around the country.

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