Adams Morgan is a vibrant, colorful DC neighborhood tucked away close-in, rich in history and full of neighborhood charm, cheer, shopping and international foods.

Our historic commercial district is lined with unique stores, entertainment locales, fine dining, quick eats, salons/spas and fitness establishments. Countries from around the globe are represented in music, shopping and dining options.

NEWS

Adams Morgan Main Street hosts "Urban Corps" at Kalorama Park Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2:00pm - FREE, Fun, Family Program offered by Alliance Francaise. Enjoy this unique French dance interpretation, influenced by contemporary dance, theater, mime, American hip-hop, circus, and capoeira.  Location: Kalorama Park (at Columbia Rd and 19^th St and Kalorama Rd).  Aurelien Kairo, lead, dances w/ Clarisse Veaux.  Interactive demo also. For info, call: 202-667-1052.

Adams Morgan is Going Green! - Adams Morgan businesses have joined together to “Go Green” by switching to green energy and community purchasing to both save money AND green their operations.

Bike To Work Day - May 18, 2012 - Adams Morgan Pit Stop - On Friday May 18, 2012 Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) - located on Columbia Road in Adams Morgan invite you to join over 10,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work.

Bike to Work Day is a free event for both new and experienced bicycle commuters throughout the Washington metropolitan region. Those who register and attend one of 58 regional pit stops will receive a free Bike to Work Day T-Shirt*, food, drinks, and a chance at winning bicycles or other great raffle prizes. (*T-Shirt supplies are limited to first 11,000 who register). http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/ We will be hosting an Adams Morgan Pit Stop again this year.  Click here for the full details.

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EVENTS

• February 15, 2012 - Random Acts of Kindness Event - Adams Morgan Main Street is participating in the official Random Acts of Kindness Week (2/13 - 2/19) by having groups of people offering Random Acts of Kindness on different corners in Adams Morgan, participating in a flash mob of dancing and singing to create a feel good atmosphere and draw a crowd, and offering entertainment including Zumba dancing, music, comedy and more! For more information about this event click here.

• December 17, 2011 - Holiday Arts & Gifting Market - For a sneak preview of Freight Train Art, come to the Holiday Arts & Gifting Market at the First Church of Christ Scientist at the corner of Euclid and Champlain Street, entrance on Champlain on Saturday December 17th from 9am to 5pm.

• November 26, 2011 - "Small Business Saturday" - A national initiative that marks one day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods. First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, Small Business Saturday drives shoppers to local, independently-owned merchants. Adams Morgan MainStreet submitted a successful proposal for Adams Morgan to be the featured area in MetroDC. Special media (radio & TV) with 15 shopping certificates worth $25 each will be given away in drawings, plus specials over Adams Morgan, and highlighted give-aways & program at SunTrust Plaza (18th & Columbia Rd NW).  The Obama Administration is sending the Deputy Administrater of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Marie Johns.  Join her and local Councilmembers on Saturday to meet local biz owners and for a special program from 10:00am till 4:00pm. Click here for more information on local biz! Also, click here to see the LIST OF BUSINESS SPECIALS and SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
  

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Adams Morgan Neighborhood is honored as One City Location of the Month! - As of January 3, 2012, The D.C. Office of Motion Picture and Television Development is pleased to honor the Adams Moran neighborhood in Northwest as the January One City Location of the Month. Long appreciated as on of the District's most mulit-cultural neighborhoods, Adams Morgan is a vibrant community of artists, activists and entrepreneurs. It is always abuzz with colorful storefronts, friendly sidewalk cafes, restaurants with diverse cuisine from countries around the world, intimate coffee shops and some of Washington's liveliest nightspots. Click here to read the entire press release.
  

• Adams Morgan Main Street Group kicked off Small Business Saturday in Washington, D.C on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Plaza at the corner of 18th St. NW & Columbia Rd NW (Suntrust Bank). Participating businesses came from all over Adams Morgan on 18th Street and Columbia Rd NW (including a few from Florida Ave., U St. & California Ave.) We celebrated this occasion with a local radio station, filming from several news stations, give-aways, coffee & cider, support from dignitaries, along with local businesses advertising "Winter Fashions, Gifts Galore, Looking Good in Winter, and Winter Warmups!" Many DC natives came out to shop, eat and support the small businesses in the area. Click here to view a news report from Mike Conneen of Channel 7 News recapping the event.

• Adams Morgan Day Festival 2011 - Thousands of people and their dogs flocked to 18th Street on Sunday, September 11 to attend the 33rd annual Adams Morgan Day Festival. The city’s longest-running street soirée was especially poignant this year as its array of art, music, costumes, vendors, and family fun exemplified the freedom, diversity, and sense of community that many Americans celebrated during this day of reflection. Click here to see a video recap of the 2011 Adams Morgan Day Festival (Info and video provided by Social Studies)

• VeryCherryAdmoPopUpShop with Holly Morris Channel 5 Morning Show! Very Cherry Admo PopUp Shop A great success!  More than 50 original artisans participated, all local --  offering hand-made items in all price ranges.  Rave reviews came from residents, biz, and visitors.  Channel 5 with Holly Morris did 9 on-site interviews promoting Adams Morgan and local businesses and artists. The temporaty retail store offered everything from fine art to whimsical, sculpture, jewelry, organic and green items, kids'/baby clothing lines, bath, beauty, accessories and art in all prices and sizes. PN Hoffman graciously donated the space at 2421 18th to host this community store and allow visitors to come and support small business/entrepreneurs! A series of events occured such as demos or performances, even storytelling for children. AdamsMorgan MainStreet's AdMo Pop-Up Shop welcomed visitors from Sunday, March 27th through Sunday, April 17th,  and was open daily from noon - 10pm. For info on artisans, visit: VeryCherryAdmoPopUpShop

This program is funded in part by the Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Small and Local Business Development.