Sunday Commons & Market
Sunday Commons is a weekly gathering focused on food, community activities, and occasional performances, at Wisconsin and Harrison Streets NW. By transforming sidewalks into a vibrant civic space, this weekly market showcases the potential of small gathering places to foster social connections, strengthen community identity, and support local businesses.
Spring Dates: April 5 – June 28, 2026, except for May 10 (due to the Makers Market on May 9)
Fall Dates: August 30 – November 22, 2026, except for Nov. 15 (due to the Makers Market on Nov. 14)
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Sidewalk in front of 5210 Wisconsin Avenue NW (in front of the Pepco Substation) at Wisconsin Avenue and Harrison Street NW
Follow Sunday Commons on Instagram to learn more about the featured vendors and mark your calendars and make Sunday Commons a new addition to your Sunday routine! Vendor details will be published soon and are subject to change.
Sunday Commons began in 2025; it is produced by Trishtan LLC with support from the Friendship Heights Alliance.
Special Events in August & September:
Aug 30, 2026: Sunday Commons + Keychain Workshop: Live performance by Sadia from 10-12:30 plus a Keychain making workshop by Baer Stitches (Trisha). All supplies will be provided for participants. RSVP required for the keychain making workshop. (cap at 50).
Keychain Workshop: Looking for a fun, hands on way to decorate your bags and backpacks? Join us for the keychain workshop, where you will create a custom keychain charm design using market finds and materials we provide. Instructor: Trisha Shrivastava is a multidisciplinary artist based in Washington, DC. Her work spans graphic design, jewelry making, embroidery and crochet.
Photography Workshop: Photography workshop with Pat Graham: “How We Photograph a Place.” Visitors will choose a simple challenge: Person, Detail or Moment, make a photograph on their phone while at the market, and report back to the group. In the meantime, photographer Diane Krauthamer will document the workshops, people and activity across Sunday Commons. The works will be compiled and curated by Pat Graham, and result in a final 10–15 image mini-exhibition within the gallery show Present Imperfections, including a few participant photographs.
Other Notable Happenings at the Aug 30 Market:
1. The Montgomery County Transportation Bike to Work team will be joining the market
2. There will be a Yelp DC Coozies giveaway for first 30 customers who purchase from the vendors. Proof of purchase will be required and offer until supplies last.
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Sept. 6, 2026: Sunday Commons + Collage Workshop: Enjoy DJ Beats by DJ Duchess from 10-1 plus a collage making workshop by Khadija Jahmila from 10-12. All supplies will be provided for participants. RSVP required for the workshop.
Collage Workshop: In this hands-on collage workshop, participants are invited to explore the creative possibilities of cut and torn paper. Through layering images, textures, and unexpected combinations, you’ll create your own unique collage while experimenting with intuition, imagination, and visual storytelling. Artist Khadija Jahmila will share her approach to working intuitively and finding inspiration through the process of play and discovery. All materials are provided, and no prior collage experience is needed. Everyone is welcome!
Photography Workshop: Photography workshop with Pat Graham: “How We Photograph a Place.” Visitors will choose a simple challenge: Person, Detail or Moment, make a photograph on their phone while at the market, and report back to the group. In the meantime, photographer Diane Krauthamer will document the workshops, people and activity across Sunday Commons. The works will be compiled and curated by Pat Graham, and result in a final 10–15 image mini-exhibition within the gallery show Present Imperfections, including a few participant photographs.
Other Notable Happenings at the Sept 6 Market: There will be Sunday Commons pins for first 30 customers who purchase from the vendors. Proof of purchase will be required and offer until supplies last.
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Sept. 13, 2026: Sunday Commons + Workshop: Live performance by Sadia from 10-12:30.
Photography Workshop: Photography workshop with Pat Graham: “How We Photograph a Place.” Visitors will choose a simple challenge: Person, Detail or Moment, make a photograph on their phone while at the market, and report back to the group. In the meantime, photographer Diane Krauthamer will document the workshops, people and activity across Sunday Commons. The works will be compiled and curated by Pat Graham, and result in a final 10–15 image mini-exhibition within the gallery show Present Imperfections, including a few participant photographs.
Other Notable Happenings at the Sept 13 Market:
1. Drink samples from Just Iced Tea
2. Protein bar samples from Rodman’s
3. Vouchers from L’Occitane Georgetown for a complimentary mini facial at their store
4. Complimentary water bottles.