# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a weekend of celebration to welcome in artists and makers for our WE MAKE DC project!About this EventWE 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 PARTYTime: 5:00 – 8:00 PMDJ KRYPTKBar + 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 spacePostcards to Your Peeps — color and send a complimentary postcard of your neighborhood (stamps and postcards are on us!) SATURDAY, MAY 2Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMFirst 50 purchases receive a signature Tote from Trap BobMatcha Pop-Up by @folake.comLive WE MAKE Art Installation- Join us in creating a community collage for the spaceCLASS 1 - Paint Your Own Watercolor DC Mural Print 11AM - 12:30PM Eventbrite LinkCLASS 2 - Make It: DC Love Candle Bar 1PM - 3PM Eventbrite LinkCLASS 3 - DC Architecture: Oil Pastels 101 with Meadows and Skies 5PM- 7PM Eventbrite LinkPANEL:  Meet our Mural Artists and Hear About How They MAKE DC a more colorful place to live (4-6PM, complimentary drink)SUNDAY, MAY 3Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMFirst 50 purchases receive a limited-edition DJ Dearforr WE MAKE DC signature screen printCoffee Pop-Up by @mehribon.coffeePostcards 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 LinkCLASS 2 - DC Love Embroidery Workshop: “Free DC” w/ Other Cat Creations workshop at 3-5PM Eventbrite Link - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/grand-opening-weekend-of-we-make-dc/100001987631716971 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, pop-ups, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: 1140 Connecticut Ave NW - **lat**: 38.9050131 - **long**: -77.0412467 - **full address**: 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c781e06695e637ce21e17f1935cae7ef6f8bb1e5f58b90b901104a81a7bedaad-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776655472 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC being held? - **A:** Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC? - **A:** Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC is organized by Shop Made in DC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grand Opening Weekend of WE MAKE DC is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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