Petworth PorchFest
April 26 2025 | 2-8 PM
Petworth Porchfest is a music festival held on neighbors’ porches. Inspired by other PorchFests throughout DC and eager to connect with their community after a global pandemic, a passionate group of Petworth reside created Petworth PorchFest in the spring of 2021.The event brings together community by offering Petworth residents an opportunity to host local bands on their porch, where residents and visitors can enjoy live music together. Visit PetworthPorchFest.org for the latest info.
This event was made possible with the support of Lime, Eddie Suarez, Realtor, DC Commission on Arts & Humanities, DC Main Streets/DSLBD, Timber Pizza, Trent & Co, Honeymoon Chicken, and other great sponsors.
Petworth Jazz Project
TBD| 5-8 PM
This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight in the neighborhood for a decade. Events have been held on Saturdays. Follow us on Instagram for details.
This event was sponsored by Eddie Suarez, Realtor and Sustainable You.
Art All Night
September 12 2025 | 4:30 PM - Midnight
Art All Night celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of our city's creative community. DC Art All Night 2025 will occur from 4:30 PM to 12:00 AM on a Friday in September. The festival will take place in various Petworth locations including the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue NW. It features visual and performing arts - painting, crafts, music, dance, photography, and film - in outdoor public spaces and local businesses.
This event is possible with the support DC Main Streets/DSLBD and the DC Commission on Arts & Humanities.
Upshur St Craft Fair w/ Santa
December 14, 2024
Santa is coming to Petworth along with local artisans and holiday cheer! Petworth Peanuts, local businesses, and Petworth Main Street will have vendors, live entertainers and business specials.
This event is possible with the support of Eddie Suarez, Realtor, and DC Main Streets/DSLBD.