Get ready, DC — Art All Night Anacostia is back on Friday, September 12th, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger, bolder, and more flavorful than ever.
The 2025 theme, “Let’s Eat! – A Taste of Southeast”, is a delicious invitation to experience the richness of Southeast DC through its food, music, art, fashion, and storytelling. From the sizzle of food trucks to the rhythm of live go-go beats, this all-night festival is a sensory journey you won’t forget.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Live Music & Go-Go Beats – Feel the pulse of DC’s homegrown sound and dance the night away.
🍽️ Culinary Pop-Ups – Taste local flavors from beloved Southeast chefs and food artisans.
👗 Fashion Showcases – See the creativity of DC designers come alive on the runway.
🎨 Interactive Art & Installations – From murals to hands-on experiences, immerse yourself in bold, community-driven art.
👧🏽 Youth Performances – Celebrate the next generation of Southeast talent as they showcase their voices and creativity.
Across Historic Anacostia, businesses, artists, and performers will transform the neighborhood into a vibrant, walkable festival of culture and community.
POWERED BY COMMUNITY
Art All Night Anacostia is proudly powered by Art To Go-Go and the Anacostia BID, both committed to elevating local culture and celebrating the soul of Southeast DC.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Whether you’re here to dance, eat, explore, or simply soak in the atmosphere, Art All Night Anacostia is your chance to connect with the heart of the community.
👉 Check out the event lineup and register here: https://arttogogo.org/art-all-night/
Friday, Sept. 12 | Art All Night Celebrations
Mt. Pleasant Library | 5 – 10 p.m.
Join Mt. Pleasant Library staff and Friends to celebrate our artist community in Mount Pleasant AND the library’s 100th birthday. Stop by for face painting, cupcake decorating, chalk fun, live music, DJs, tarot, an edible book contest and more!
Georgetown Library | 6 – 11 p.m.
Join us for an evening of creativity and community. Dance to beats by DJ Wonder, sip and create your mocktails recipes, craft friendship bracelets, sing Karaoke, chat and paint a picture, and explore other hands on activities. Don’t miss the magic- part of DC’s citywide Art All Night Festival.
Woodridge Library | 6 – 11 p.m.
This event features visual and performing arts, print and photography, exhibit, games, a dedicated youth kick-back room with virtual activities, painting, mahjong, crafts, local vendors, history and presentation of Kwandi quilt making., body art, food, live music and unique designs and crafts by local artisans, caricatures, boxing and movement demonstrations, workshops, Community Tile Art, and an opportunity for children 2-5 years to enter a drawing to win a free* Ello plush at our Art of Reading Station! Register for “Style Your Own T-Shirt or Totebag” and “Build Your Own Terrarium” to take with you.
Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library | 7 – 11 p.m.
Join us at Benning Library during DC’s Art All Night for “The Art of Making Memories,” where creativity meets keepsakes in our hands-on Creative Keepsakes Studio! Visitors of all ages can craft personalized mementos they’ll treasure long after the night ends, because art isn’t just about the moment of creation—it’s about the memories we carry forward. Every charm bracelet that jingles, every custom button that catches the light, every handmade craft becomes a tangible reminder of your creative journey, bringing joy to your daily life while preserving the magic of this special evening.