Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, harvesting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure. And don’t forget to take home your portion of the harvest.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Join Sisi SoulShine of Soul Shine Theater Garden for a playful dance workshop to compassionately connect to our hearts, minds, and bodies, while tending to the inner gardens of our souls.

Through dance, storytelling, and games, we will actively reflect on our interconnection with nature and embody WATER…

You will be guided and have the space to generate your own unique movements. You do not need any previous dance experience, only the desire to explore, learn, dance, and the commitment to connect to your body and listen. Together, we will practice communal joy, inviting joy not absent of grief, heartache, tragedy but alongside and despite of. These workshops are for all (designed specifically for ages 9 and up). I recommend children are accompanied by and participate with adults, so this can be something for the whole family!

Please consider supporting Soul Shine Theater Garden with a donation at the gate.

Bring a project you've been working on or thinking about starting and join us in using the power of community and nature to fuel your inspiration! We'll have time in the beginning to share our intentions, work on projects for about an hour and come together and share about our process and provide a sample of work to the group if desired.

hosted by Sally

To be in relationship with land is to know who lives there...

We will walk through the “Temperance Sanctuary” (the parcel across from TAG) and say hello by identifying the plant neighbors in the plot. After identifying and inventorying the plant neighbors, we will draw plant portraits to create an initial blueprint of the Temperance Sanctuary. 

The Temperance Sanctuary is a new extension of the Temperance Alley Garden – a place to quiet down, to observe, and to cultivate reciprocity between ourselves and the land. Come join us in the visioning and stewardship of Temperance Sanctuary: as a time capsule of Indigenous history and stewardship, native food/micro forest to bring back native biodiversity, and an ecological classroom to foster and practice our stewardship. If you’re interested in any of these topics, we welcome you to join us in its design and execution!

hosted by Amy

NEW START TIME FOR THE SUMMER — 7PM

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

hosted by a rotating group of local facilitators

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

Come through for Garden music and muses!

Come gather for some productive artistic time together while the garden is blooming around us. Bring a project you're working on, your instrument of choice, or just come socialize with fellow creatives. Some basic art supplies will be provided.

hosted by Cory & Creatives Club DC

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, harvesting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure. And don’t forget to take home your portion of the harvest.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Need time to read the book you’ve been carrying around in your bag? That stack on your bedside table? Desiring quiet community time? Wanting to be around other people without talking?

Come share space and read outside for a low-stakes community event. 

BYOB (bring your own book), your favorite picnic blanket (we have chairs too!), and the desire to slow down.

hosted by Maggie

Our dedicated time for reflective listening to all that’s budding within the Garden ecosystem. The rearview mirror where stories from the previous month can be shared in community. Bring a TAG story to share or discover one based on the evening’s prompts.

StoryKeeping Circles are held on the middle Monday of each month. All are welcome to participate fully.

hosted by Josh

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

hosted by a rotating group of local facilitators

Come hang out and jam using things we find in the garden as instruments.

No musical experience necessary, just the desire to make some sounds and a open mind!

hosted by Sally

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

Stroll, snap, and share! Join us for a mindful photo walk in the garden—wander, mingle, and notice the little things. All cameras (and humans) welcome. We’ll end by sharing favorite shots for anyone who’d like to.

Free. No RSVP needed.

hosted by Nancy & Sally

Rescheduled from 5/30: Featuring local singer-songwriters Pat Smith and Shaman Jones.

Born and raised in Cheverly, MD. Pat was introduced to music at an early age. At 19, Pat made a life-altering decision to enlist in the U.S. Navy, choosing to serve aboard a Ballistic submarine. His time in the Navy profoundly shaped his perspective, both as an individual and as an artist. The solitude and isolation of submarine life became a fertile ground for songwriting. Pat will be releasing his first album entitled "Functioning?" this summer, with singles from the album already available on streaming platforms.

Shaman Jones is a singer-songwriter from Cheverly, MD. His music is a piano-based mix of classical, rock, folk, and RnB, which can be likened to the works of Tori Amos, Ben Folds, and Fiona Apple. Shaman seeks to create lyrical narratives which are equal parts confessional and contemplative. His most recent project, “Variations on a One-Night Stand”, is a collection of modern folk songs which explore the complex emotional landscapes of different types of relationships.

Join the Garden plants and critters for an evening of home-grown music –– somewhere between a house show and barnyard jam. While tipping the artists is encouraged, the event is free and open to all. Bring a blanket to sit on and snacks to share :)

produced by Swataa

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, harvesting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure. And don’t forget to take home your portion of the harvest.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Join in the 2nd annual TAG Olympics! These competition will pit neighborhood against neighborhood in gardening and creative competitions. Bring your friends or anyone who wants to join in a little lighthearted competition

Champions will be crowned as the best in D.C. at such formidable events as:

• Watering Can Sprint

• 300 meter Turtling

• Weeding Relay

• Water Gun Rifling

• and many more!

Show your neighborhood pride and maybe take home a few medals!

hosted by Alexander & friends

Dive deeper into understanding how connection to the natural rhythms of life — specifically the menstrual cycle — can enhance well-being and creativity.

We'll explore our relationship to both inner and outer seasons, and how cyclical living can support emotional clarity, rest, and personal expression. Through knowledge sharing, group discussion, and de-stigmatizing conversation, we’ll reconnect to the wisdom of the body and reclaim the menstrual cycle as a source of power, not shame.

While this event is primarily geared toward womb holders, all genders and identities are warmly welcomed. Come with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to listen, learn, and connect.

hosted by Sally

To be in relationship with land is also to care for it.

In this session, we’ll spend time tending to the Temperance Sanctuary through acts of gentle stewardship—clearing debris, picking up trash, and making space for new life to emerge. As we work, we’ll reflect on the ecological history of the land and the environmental heritage of the region: What once grew here? Who called this place home?

Through group discussion and shared observation, we’ll begin imagining the future of this space—what kinds of native plants, beings, and relationships do we want to nurture?

The Temperance Sanctuary is a new extension of the Temperance Alley Garden – a place to quiet down, to observe, and to cultivate reciprocity between ourselves and the land. Come join us in the visioning and stewardship of Temperance Sanctuary: as a time capsule of Indigenous history and stewardship, native food/micro forest to bring back native biodiversity, and an ecological classroom to foster and practice our stewardship. If you’re interested in any of these topics, we welcome you to join us in its design and execution!

hosted by Amy

This session’s theme: ANTI-HUSTLE

Have disability, grief, or burnout shifted your ability to keep up with the demands of a full time work schedule? Were you laid off by DOGE? Are you intentionally disengaging from hustle culture? Then this is the group for you! Join us in the garden for a lightly facilitated peer support circle to share about your experiences, exchange information, and connect together. Community will get us through these hard times! Now Celebrating Disability Pride Month

hosted by Milo

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

hosted by a rotating group of local facilitators

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

Come through for Garden music and muses!

Come gather for some productive artistic time together while the garden is blooming around us. Bring a project you're working on, your instrument of choice, or just come socialize with fellow creatives. Some basic art supplies will be provided.

hosted by Cory & Creatives Club DC

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, harvesting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure. And don’t forget to take home your portion of the harvest.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!

Our official calendaring meeting for the month of August.

Bring any business you may have or partner with at Stump Fellow to program your submitted event ideas. Anyone can join as we discuss garden event planning, budgeting, and partnerships. Your ideas and energy are more than welcome! Come early to mingle and brainstorm your ideas before submitting.

*HouseKeeping Circles happen at the end of each month, they are the functional meetings where we calendar events for the next month of programming, approve any new spending, and can vote to change any Garden policies if needed. These meetings have official minutes that keep a record of our decisions and are shared with the rest of the U Street Neighborhood Association for transparency.

All levels flow in the garden for our community donation-suggested classes with the beautiful greenery and open blue sky. Perfect for grounding and centering. Bring yourself, water, and a mat (we’ll have a few extra on hand).

hosted by a rotating group of local facilitators

Our meditation community meets weekly to re-center, connect, and cultivate intentions. With a mix of guided, silent, and relational practice, we ground ourselves in presence and compassion. All levels of experience warmly welcomed.

Hosted by regulars and guests alike, bring a practice for the circle to share.

The Incubator Garden Show will be their first show outside a house and will feature the first band ever conceived in the Incubator community, St. Engine. Also playing will be bluegrass R&B trio, Pesto Boys, and the first performance of aliencore pop duo, Nut Island.

3 bands, 3 songs each
optional donation (name-your-own-price) at the gate

While tipping the bands is encouraged the event is free and open to all. Bring a blanket to sit on and snacks to share :)

produced by Swataa & hosted by Incubator — a community of musicians that got its start at Temperance Alley Garden in late 2023. Since then, Incubator has facilitated the creation of several bands and regularly hosted house shows!

Come get your hands in the soil with our partners at Farm the District, every Saturday throughout the growing season. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning veteran, all are needed to help tend to our shared backyard.

There’s plenty of projects to keep all hands busy, including weeding, watering, composting, harvesting, repairing, crafting, and ongoing side projects. Find a partner and choose your own adventure. And don’t forget to take home your portion of the harvest.

As always, we’ll also be giving an orientation tour for newcomers. Welcome neighbors!