Bowen Flats

11/22/2019

Enjoy Crankin Cajun” pasta with blackened salmon or blackened chicken, as well as the “Souf Sidios” street tacos on flour tortillas that come with various toppings.

The River East Café is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a jazz happy hour and every third Sunday of the month, a “sip and shop brunch”.

RIVER EAST CAFE | chacc

We're happy to not only provide quality and diverse food options for our community, but also to support an entrepreneur and small black business. 

11/21/2019

Where to See the Best Christmas Lights Near Washington, D.C.

See a complete guide to Washington DC area Christmas light displays, holiday and winter lights and boat parades throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia

11/15/2019

Experience ARTSCAPE 2019 with The MANTIME Podcast and wlflwr Co. at the Anacostia Art Center this evening, 5-11PM.

Enjoy Live music, live painting, live podcast recording!
is the second installation of

11/13/2019

American Indian Heritage Month Film and Discussion: Warrior Women

November 14th 10:30AM-12:30PM
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

11/11/2019

11/08/2019

National Park Service, National Park Foundation and DC Public Schools are hosting Anacostia Fall Family Field Day!

On Saturday November 16th 1-5PM, enjoy games, face painting, boating, holiday crafts, family photos and more!

To register, go to

We are excited to celebrate fall season with your family! Produce donations Go on a boat ride Make shea butter Skate in the pavillion Create arts and crafts Play games Take family Photos Have lunch/dinner with us Have fun with your school staff!

11/06/2019

For nearly 40 years, Martha’s Table has worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education programs, healthy food, and family supports.

For a list of community programs visit https://bit.ly/36KhZlR

11/05/2019

Poetry at Anacostia Open Mic! 11/5 8-10PM

Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians whom are all thought leaders and artists local to our scene, and beyond.

11/04/2019

WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington in the 2000. WETA TV 26 explores the history and culture of Greater Washington, as part of WETA’s continuing mission to produce television that serves our community.

11/7 11:00AM-1:00PM
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

10/31/2019

10/28/2019

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this guide on what to see and do near the Southwest & The Warf

A renaissance is happening along this riverfront community, and the new development is called The Wharf.

10/25/2019

THIS IS THE BIG CHEESE!
The Cheesiest Mac + Cheese Fest in DC

Saturday, October 26th
AKRIDGE LOT (NEXT TO AUDI FIELD)
1PM - 5PM

Enjoy Food Trucks, Restaurants, Food Vendors, and Chefs from the DMV area serving up the best Mac and Cheese creations! Sample over 60 craft beers, wines, ciders, bourbons, whiskeys and spirits.

For more information, visit

OCTOBER 26TH, 2019 1880 2nd Street SW AKRIDGE LOT (NEXT TO AUDI FIELD) VIP NOON – 5PM GENERAL ADMISSION 1PM – 5PM Let's Get Cheesy! Food Trucks, Restaurants, Food Vendors, and Chefs from MD/VA/DC will be serving up the BEST Mac + Cheese creations! There will be... 30+ craft beers, wines,