"You may be a little apprehensive to see a new gallery or try a new dish, but Art All Night is the time to do that," says DC Department of Small and Local Business Development Director Rosemary Suggs-Evans. "When you come out, its a night of education, a night of fun, and a night of support for our communities."
Started in 2011 by Shaw Main Street as an homage to Toronto's Nuit Blanche, Art All Night has expanded into a city-wide collaboration between the DC government and local Main Streets and BIDs.
Organizers estimate that more than 180,000 people attended last year's events and hope for even more art-lovers this year. Parties from different neighborhood BIDs and Main Street programs are on the docket for each night-some with special themes like masquerade or afropunk, so be sure to check the schedule before venturing out.
Never been? Expect lots of live music, special exhibits, and outdoor markets, along with a few more unorthodox performances (snake charmers in Cleveland Park, anyone?). The DC Public Library system gets in on the fun too. Its annual block party in and around Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is also a highlight.
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