Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1140 Connecticut Ave NW | Washington, DC

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Join us for a weekend of celebration to welcome in artists and makers for our WE MAKE DC project!
About this Event

WE MAKE DC is a retail and cultural activation in Washington, DC celebrating DC’s 250th anniversary. It’s a space where you don’t just shop—you experience the people, stories, and creativity that make this city what it is.

Discover the best products made by DC-based creators, alongside immersive experiences that celebrate the District’s rich history, culture, and communities—told through the lens of the people who live and shape it.


Join us Friday May 1st through Sunday May 3r3rd to celebrate our grand opening of our WE MADE DC space!

FRIDAY, MAY 1 — OPENING PARTY

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

  • DJ KRYPTK
  • Bar + Bites- Sponsored by The Roost  
  • DIY: Create Your Own Keychain- Test out our MAKE IT  bar by choosing a patch of your choice heat pressed into a handmade canvas key chain (complimentary to the first 100 guests) 
  • Live WE MAKE Art Installation- Join us in creating a community collage for the space
  • Postcards to Your Peeps — color and send a complimentary postcard of your neighborhood (stamps and postcards are on us!) 

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • First 50 purchases receive a signature Tote from Trap Bob
  • Matcha Pop-Up by @folake.com
  • Live WE MAKE Art Installation- Join us in creating a community collage for the space
  • CLASS 1 - Paint Your Own Watercolor DC Mural Print 11AM - 12:30PM Eventbrite Link
  • CLASS 2 - Make It: DC Love Candle Bar 1PM - 3PM Eventbrite Link
  • CLASS 3 - DC Architecture: Oil Pastels 101 with Meadows and Skies 5PM- 7PM Eventbrite Link
  • PANEL:  Meet our Mural Artists and Hear About How They MAKE DC a more colorful place to live (4-6PM, complimentary drink)

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • First 50 purchases receive a limited-edition DJ Dearforr WE MAKE DC signature screen print
  • Coffee Pop-Up by @mehribon.coffee
  • Postcards to Your Peeps — color and send a complimentary postcard of your neighborhood (stamps and postcards are on us!) 
  • CLASS 1 - Stamp Your Own “DC Love” Custom Pendant Keychain 11AM - 1PM Eventbrite Link
  • CLASS 2 - DC Love Embroidery Workshop: “Free DC” w/ Other Cat Creations workshop at 3-5PM Eventbrite Link
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1140 Connecticut Ave NW, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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