In just over a week, Compassion Over Killing and the Vegetarian Society of D.C. are sponsoring DC VegFest, a celebration of all things vegetarian in the nation’s capital.  The free outdoor festival will have live music, delicious veggies, cooking demos and inspiring speakers.  Check it out!
Details:

DC VegFest
Free Outdoor Festival
September 12th, 2009
12pm-6pm
George Washington University— University Yard
(2000 block of H St.) in N.W., D.C.

Interested in urban renewal? This is a talk that can’t be missed! This Tuesday, August 11, at 7pm author Anthony Flint will speak at Politics and Prose, that great independent bookstore north of Van Ness, on his book Wrestling With Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York’s Master Builder and Transformed the American City.

For folks interested in …

This Saturday, support local businesses, artists and musicians at the First on 1st Art and Music Walk! Sponsored by Pink Line Project and North Capitol Main Street, the walk runs along 1st Street NW between Florida and Rhode Island. Beginning at either the Big Bear Café (home of the best coffee I’ve had in DC) or the Windows Café, pick …

Next Wednesday, July 29th, Greater Goods is hosting a Lotions and Potions class.

For only $12, you’ll learn about organic skin care and have the chance to make your own body scrub and bath salts!

Taught by Kristina Libby, owner of the DC based bath and company For the Love of…, it promises to be a great time.  Hurry and  RSVP – …

The Capital Fringe Festival is hosting a funny take on the “green movement” tomorrow at 612 L St. NW at 10:00pm. “It’s Not Easy Being Green” stars five playwrites who share their humorous takes on the ups and downs of living an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Definitely worth checking out!

For more information check out the Fringe Festival Website

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