What a true gem. Great jazz, local music heads with decades of stories & wisdom to share, a fish…read morefry(!), and great art on the walls. This place feels like an institution the moment you walk in, and I'm honored to just spend a little time inside. Go support this great venue and community space!

What a lovely venue! This jazz and cultural nonprofit is named after Alice, its founder. According…read moreto their website, they play every Wednesday and Sunday with typically a $5 cover, unless otherwise specified. The space is small and intimate, with photos aplenty hung all over the the walls. The staff was so welcoming and warm. We came on a Wednesday evening and it was obvious that most of the patrons were regulars. The host made sure to check in multiple times to see how we were doing as well as to provide some history about the place. You can expect a live band from 6:30-9pm with a 30 minute intermission in between. A quartet (bass, drums, saxophone, and trombone) played the night we were there, and it was great. During the intermission, dinner is provided for purchase from the kitchen in the back. They had a few options, all for $10. My friend and I shared fish and chips, and turkey chili with cornbread. I was quite impressed with how much the two chefs were able to accomplish in such a small space. TLDR: Come for great jazz and affordable food, all while supporting a neighborhood nonprofit. Note that no alcohol is served.

I had a call from a friend that food was denied to the gentlemen, and he is being struggling to get…read morefood outside. The location was in Silver Spring so I'm not quite sure if still call the same. He has a job now, but needs help and a place to stay until he can get his paycheck. They did not help and the manager of the location, she is moody and screams too much bothering the people staying at the place. Traininig is needed to manage the staff so they can serve better.

This organization helps the community with food distribution, clothes, diapers, classes and…read moresupplies. This is a great place to volunteer. A lot of effort goes into taking care of people.

This is a friendly place for donations. I have never found the employees "surly," as the previous…read morereview suggests. Note that it's only open Mon-Thurs 9-4, and that donations are around back. They do other kinds of social services in the office through the main glass doors. To make donations, drive around to the unloading area at the back right and ask for help (knock on the metal door). Here's their description: "serves TP/SS families in need with food, clothing and house ware assistance, as well as various workforce skill trainings. ACSGW will gladly take donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, small appliances, kitchen/household items, toys, home décor, books, flat screens, and laptops (less than 5 years old). No furniture, child car seats, strollers, printers, and nonworking items. If a donation receipt is required drop off must be M-Th 9-4 at 501 Sligo Ave. Clothing and small items can be placed in the blue collection box at 501 Sligo Ave or behind Sligo Adventist Church on Greenwood."

Took Intro to Watercolors here about a month ago, a 5-week course that started at 7pm and ended at…read more9pm. Online registration was easy with credit card, and they send you a confirmation email. I liked that I did not have to purchase any supplies for this class. Now keep in mind you only come with what you brought; no brushes, paper, or paints were given away at the end. We had a small group and started off practicing watercolor techniques the first day and then jumped into small simple projects; still life, landscape, and abstract watercolors. As a beginner, I was in class with people who were professional artists who took the class as a hobby. I would have preferred to be in a class with newbies like me, so I could spend more time learning technique. But all and all I worked at my own pace and did not allow myself to be distracted by the years of experience of others. Our instructor Tye was kind, encouraging, and fun to work with. I would take another course here, they have plenty to choose from ceramics, printmaking, even a soap making course, and much more. Looking to be creative and meet some interesting people on a random weeknight, this might be your jam.

The two day a week Adult Art Therapy Group is wonderful. Art, Therapy, Support, introduction to…read morenew art techniques, new media, professional artists, gallery and other show and more all in one great package. The staff really cares.

I enjoyed my first time at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center to see their current exhibition, Offline:…read moreTracing the Source by Hadiya Williams and curated by Anika Hobbs. The exhibition displayed hand-pulled prints, ceramics, and textiles. The exhibition is on view til March 3, 2026.

I visited the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center for a political fundraiser recently, and I'm so glad I…read morehad a reason to go inside and learn about it. It's amazing. The Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is a nonprofit center specializing in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. It was founded in 1981, but more recently it moved into the historic Arcade building in the Hyattsville Gateway Arts District. They offer artist residencies, studios for artists, workshops, instruction, artist talks, and other events, including classes for the public. They sell pieces - large and small - and they have a small shop where they sell prints, cards, and other items. If I lived nearby and had the slightest artistic talent, I'd want to spend time at Pyramid. What a great resource for people who make art and love art in the Hyattsville area! I'm sure I'll be back, but if you live in the area, learn more about it and check it out!

Spent some time this morning as part of the DMVDoes/Facebook initiative as spearheaded by founder…read moreJennifer Ward. There were 42 of us all volunteering to create and pack boxes of assorted canned/packaged food for 1.5 hours, followed by a tour of the facility. The place is HUGE and feeds 1 million people annually and some 60 million meals. While I didn't stick around for the tour, I will volunteer again. It was a phenomenal and rewarding experience knowing we were preparing food to feed the food-insecure throughout the DMV.

If you've taken the Metro to Brookland, you'll pass a 123-square-foot distribution center. Along…read morethe railroad tracks in Michigan Park, Capital Area Food Bank started in 1980 on MLK's birthday, before MLK Day was a federal holiday, to help feed those who need it most in the D.C. area. Fast forward to today, Capital Area Food Bank feeds 60 million meals a year through direct distribution and non-profit partners. They are like the Costco of food banks where non-profits like Martha's Table get their meals to hand out locally. If you're looking for volunteer opportunities, Capital Area Food Bank hosts two groups a day Tuesday through Saturday to help organize food donated at their distribution center. It's a massive warehouse with heavy equipment so you have to be 12 and older to volunteer. Once inside and trained, you'll notice inspiring murals and art inside walking guests through the work. Outside is a working garden with an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven to help teach youth about nutrition. Capital Area Food Bank is making an impact on the D.C. area!

Really awesome nonprofit working to expand and protect DC's trees. Casey Trees is easily the most…read morewell-run nonprofit I've ever volunteered with - they make you feel valued, teach you interesting things, feed you great food and give you a chance to get your hands dirty - what else could you want?! Casey Trees holds a ton of free classes (topics include Bug Identification, Trees 101, Invasive Species) in their Brookland space and volunteer events (Planting, Tree Surveys, Nature Walks) throughout DC. Anywhere trees are, basically :) The events change seasonally to keep up with the changes in the trees needs so there's always more to learn and do - if you're in DC I highly recommend getting involved!

I love Casey Trees! They do so much when it comes to advocating and educating about trees in the DC…read morearea. If you are looking to plant a tree in your yard, they're a great place to start, and can even help you find money to do it. Their volunteer events--plantings, inventories, etc.--are always well-run. Besides the actual work, my favorite thing is that they always have a great spread of food for people who come. They also have some great classes, offering general info and practical skills such as pruning.