Our Ambassador team worked tirelessly through the night to hand out spaghetti dinners today for our neighbors struggling through government furloughs and SNAP assistance. 🍝
SW is the best quadrant. 💅
Shout out to Arena Stage for letting us use their kitchen!
🎅See you for Jingle Block Rock.
⛄️Thursday, December 4, starting at 4:30pm!
🦆 SW Duck Pond and along 4th and I street (Waterfront Station area)
🎨 ART RX: A Creative Call to Action
SWBID is inviting artists and cultural thinkers to reimagine Southwest DC through art that connects, heals, and inspires. 💡
Whether your idea is playful, poetic, or in progress, we want to see it! Submit your vision.
👉 swbid.org/rfp-for-art-rx
Participate in a 3-minute, anonymous survey that can help shape SWBID’s priorities for the coming year. Your feedback is invaluable in building a stronger, better community for all.
Bit.ly/swsurvey25
Just Because.
- SWBID ❤️
We support federal workers and appreciate their dedication to public service.
🎶✨ Duck Pond Music is back! Join us TOMORROW, Sept 11, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the SW Duck Pond!
This week:
🎵 Live salsa from Max Rosando
🦺 Highway Safety Office with free gear + info
🎨 Plein Air Painting art — no experience needed, supplies provided!
Bring everyone you know! 🦆
TOMORROW! Wednesday September 10 @ Hancock Park | 12–1:30 PM
Take a midday break for music, treats, books, and fun!
Brought to you by CSX and HSO. See you there!
We started painting a permanent hopscotch in SWDC today that will be like 200’ long. It’s already offering a lot of active joy and I cannot wait until it’s finished!! I wish we could organize a hop-in for the masses 🥲 @swbid.bsky.social #chalkriot
Send this to your bestie. 🦆
The barriers around the FAA HQ got an artistic makeover.
Selected artist JD Deardourff said, “This design was inspired by a vintage topographic map I found of the area around the building. While I was painting, people asked if it represented waves or air currents…
swbid.org/boring-barri...
ALBINO DUCK SIGHTING 👀
If you see one and quack, that’s 7 years of good luck! 🦆💟
(This is completely made up and the SWBID is not responsible for luck or bad luck.)
We’ve also grown partnerships through volunteerism and collaboration. We provided 46,711 meals through Fill-A-Bus with Capital Area Food Bank, and we brought back Metro Live Concerts in partnership with Art in Transit and the @swbid.bsky.social.
We teamed up with local artists to transform bike and scooter corrals in Southwest into vibrant public art! 🎨 These murals brighten the neighborhood and clearly mark parking zones—helping keep sidewalks clear and micromobility moving safely.
🌦️Rain, rain go away. Tomorrows a sunny day! 🌞
See you TOMORROW Thursday, May 22 @ 5:30-7pm with Flo Petite bringing on soulful sounds. Bring a blanket, a friend, and enjoy the sunset. 🌅
This week's neighbor spotlight in the ✨Southwest, Hell Yes✨ series is Pam from SW Community Gardens. Pam has poured her heart and soul into carving out a little corner of the neighborhood to benefit everyone and create a real sense of community through gardening.
Check back for updated schedules!
We had a blast at the Duck Pond Saturday! 🦆 Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our fowl friends with us! 🥰
Great crew today at @swbid.bsky.social ‘s “Give a Duck!” Road safety campaign! #chalkriot
Sneak peek into swag tomorrow 👀 🐶
DUCK POND PARTY IS TOMORROW MAY 17, 3-5pm
We’ll have: The Crush Funk Band · FREE King Ribs BBQ · Chalk in with Chalk Riot · Games · Activities · Highway Safety Organization Activities
See you there! 🦆
Dog models are Callie, Georgie, and Harper
This Week’s ⭐Southwest, Hell Yeahhhh⭐ Feature is our beloved neighbor, Eric!
Eric is all about empowering youth and strengthening our community. Through his programs, he bridges gaps and helps everyone harness unique skills to grow and thrive. Let’s celebrate Eric’s incredible work!
Check out all the events happening this week in SW! More info 👉 swbid.org/events
🎶🌈 Duck Pond Music Kicks Off May 8! 🌈🎶
🎧 DJ Enyah will be spinning vibrant beats
🧶 Live yarn bombing by Arena Stage
🚦 Free safety gear & hands-on fun
🌍 Celebrating World Pride and queer artists!
📍 SW Duck Pond
📅 Thursday, May 8 | ⏰ 5:30–7PM
🎉 FREE & open to all | swbid.org/events
Southwest, Hell Yes!
For our second neighbor spotlight series our favorite grill master BUFUS!
Bufus is a SW legend. Catch him at Duck Pond Party May 17, 3-5pm!
May is going to pop off in SW! ☀️ Visit swbid.org/events for more info and to save the date!
Check out our new Southwest Neighbor Spotlight Series, where we celebrate the incredible individuals who help shape the fabric of our community. 💛💙
First up is long-time neighbor and advocate, Thelma Jones! She's already a SW celebrity, but if you see her around, tell her you saw her video!
See you around SW for our events! Visit swbid.org/events to save our events to your calendar!
TOMORROW AT HANCOCK PARK! 12-1:30
🎤Live pop music from Emma G
🍡Popsicles from Maracas Pops
📚Great used books to browse under $8
👕Free clothing swap from DOEE (remember to bring your own to swap!)
👶Raffle for a car seat courtesy of the Highway Safety Organization (HSO).
SEE YOU THERE!
Last week, we hung out with yew-haw Moosejaw! 🤠 In partnership with @wmata.com, they spent an hour playing at L’Enfant Metro Station for commuters. 🪕
Catch the next Metro Live performance with the Washington Conservatory of Music featuring Bossa Bordeaux on April 15, starting at 4:30pm, Exit A!
😎SW TINY TOY EXCHANGE BOX IS HERE!!! 🪀🧸🦖
Thanks to our neighbor Liz for launching this initiative! Who doesn’t love a good tiny toy?!
Hi! To follow up with this, we removed the loose bricks and submitted a 311 ticket to have them secured properly. Thanks again for flagging this. Have a wonderful weekend!
