Welcome to
Barracks Row!

A CULINARY & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Barracks Row, named for the oldest Corp in the Marines, is the historic main street located on 8th ST in Southeast, Washington DC.

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Photo credit: Capitol Hill BID

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Barracks Row Main Street celebrating 25 years of service

Weekend on Barrack Row 8th Street SE

May 3rd & 4th 2024

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What's New on Barracks Row?

Yelp Local Business Summit 2024 - Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. ET

Yelp Local Business Summit 2024 - Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. ET Yelp’s Local Business Summit, a vibrant gathering of industry experts,...

Remembering Thomas Johnson: A Pillar of Washington DC Hospitality Scene

Remembering Thomas Johnson: A Pillar of Washington DC Hospitality Scene Thomas Johnson, the Managing Partner of the Hill Restaurant...

Grants for Businesses

Are you a business looking for a grant? Here are a few available to you. 2024 FedEx® Small Business Grants Program: Your chance at up to...

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Starting Friday, March 1st, Barracks Row Main Street is proud to present the First Friday Arts and live music event, where we showcase the talent of local artists and musicians. This event has become a staple for the community, offering visitors a unique experience of art and music while supporting local businesses at the same time. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the colorful atmosphere filled with creativity and talent. Join us every first Friday of the month for an unforgettable experience.

Art Vendor Wanted for First Friday's on Barracks Row

If Artists and performers interested in being part of the festival can direct inquiries to

202.544.3188

brian@barracksrow.org

Take a Closer Look

May 3rd & 4th

see the movie that started it all

star wars: a new hope

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Apr 21
ChocolateCON
Washington
RSVP
Apr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Washington, 507 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
ChocolateCON is a groundbreaking half-day experience unlike any other that celebrates the emancipation of African American life in the vibrant city of Washington, DC from 1862 to our envisioned future
Tue, Apr 23
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
Washington
RSVP
Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Apr 24
Barracks Row Business Happy Hour
Washington
Details
Apr 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Washington, 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Establishment Participant Details: Barracks Row Main Street will host a one-hour information Session happy hour on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 pm at Playa Ocho Cantinat. This is an opportunity to check in, get event updates, and meet other Barracks Row Business Members. We will be hosting a meet
Wed, Apr 24
Ben’s Chili Bowl Co-Founder & DC Matriarch Virginia Ali in Conversation with Chef Jerome Grant and Ben’s Official
Washington
RSVP
Apr 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sat, Apr 27
Volunteer Capitol Hill
Washington
RSVP
Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
An easy way to learn about volunteer opportunities
Sat, Apr 27
Brazilian Flavors w/ Marianne Tshihamba
Washington
Details
Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Fri, May 03
May the 4th (Force) be with you - 8th Street SE Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Washington
RSVP
May 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 05, 2024, 5:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
The Force is strong on 8th St Barracks Row - May 3rd to 5th Barracks Row Main Street’s Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Fri, May 03
First Fridays on Barracks Row 8th Street SE
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
Live Music & Arts Events
Wed, May 15
Barracks Row Business Happy Hour
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
May 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
A happy hour for Barracks Row business members can meet up
Fri, May 17
Bike to Work Day 2024
Washington
RSVP
May 17, 2024, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Washington, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sign up for the Capitol Hill Eastern Market pit stop to join us on Friday, May 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. Even if you’ll be working from home, get exercise by biking to the pit stop to pick up your FREE t-shirt and then back home to your home office.
Thu, Jul 04
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Attempt Event
Washington
RSVP
Jul 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC, USA
The road to breaking a world record. Largest human image of an ice cream cone.

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New FOR BUSINESS IN 2024

In 2024 Barracks Row Main will be expanding services offered to businesses on 8th Street SE

The Free Training Schedules provided in advance and in three months blocks
Expanded Training: More general business training along with our restaurant training.
First Time Business Symposium on Barracks Row in April 2024
New Training crafted by SBDC, Market Lync, and District One - Information coming soon!
Barracks Row Business Happy Hours: Starting in Jan 2024, on the third Wednesday on the Month

8th Street SE Bus Priority

Project Overview

The 8th Street SE bus priority project aims to improve bus operations and safety between East Capitol Street and M Street SE. This project will identify and implement ways to improve bus service, access to bus stops, and safety along the corridor.

The project team is presenting the proposed concept at ANC meetings in September. The concept aims to address the issues identified in the needs assessment and advance the goals of improved bus service, safety, and access. The proposed concept plan is open for comment through October 10, 2023.

Following the meeting, the presentation, concept plans, and instructions for submitting comments will be posted on the project website here:

https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse

Barracks Row Main Street is in the process of hosting a meeting with 8th Street businesses, DDOT & Councilmember Charles Allen.

More information on this meeting coming soon!

Comments can be added directly to DDOT by tapping the Information button below.

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barracks Row Main street

Donations from supporters like you make Barracks Row Street’s work possible. We rely on contributions from individual donors, sponsorships and grant funding to continue the vital, community-building work we do. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or by mail.

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Please make all checks out to "Barracks Row Main Street" and denote "Donations" in the memo line

Checks can be mailed to:

BARRACKS ROW MAIN STREET

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 2049
Washington, DC 20003

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