Latest Events in Washington D.C.(July Updated)

Black Art history predates the Harlem Renaissance and persists robustly into the present day. Delve into the vibrant chronicles of African American artistic expression from the 1850s onward at the Smithsonian American Art Museusm. Embark on a captivating two-hour guided exploration of Black art history led by a knowledgeable and licensed tour guide. *This tour is not affiliated with the Smithsonian. Please contact me at thethirdeyesite@gmail.com if you are running late. Tour will begin in the Kogod Courtyard. Look for the Third Eye Site Logo sign. Information Source: The Third Eye Site | eventbrite

Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without the use of conventional soil or completely in water. In this basic Hydroponics class we will discuss various hydroponic systems (Deepwater Culture, Ebb & Flow, Nutrient Film Technique, Bato Buckets, etc) and which could be a good fit for your garden. Topics like growing media, synthetic nutrients/fertilizers, growing environment, properties of water and testing equipment will be covered. We will also discuss various methods of vertical farming that can be implemented indoors or outdoors. A lecture will be followed by a Q & A session. Information Source: Cultivate the City | eventbrite

An Evening with Jade Novah Join us for a magical night at Karma DC Live Music Venue as we welcome the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Jade Novah to the stage! Get ready to be mesmerized by her soulful voice and captivating performance. This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with incredible music and good vibes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see Jade Novah live in concert! Information Source: Zion Productions, LLC | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Saturday Night Speed Dating @ Public Bar Live – July 19th 2025 Ages: 25-39 | 7PM 1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

Coffee culture just got a heartbeat.No yoga this time — just pure human connection from the jump.Breathwork to shake the sleep off. Coffee socials to spark rebellion.New friends. New ideas. Wild plots before breakfast. Then the drop: a secret DJ throws open the morning with a set that hits you right in the bones.Live performances. No algorithms. No scrolling.Just bodies, beats, and full-soul wakefulness.Miami. LA. NYC — already sold out.This is how mornings were meant to feel.Eyes up. Heart open. Cup full. Come stir the day awake with us. Mischief’s brewing. Information Source: DAYBREAKER | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Speed Dating @ The Pub & The People - July 20th 2025 Ages: 32-44 | 6PM 1648 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Using acrylic paint and a glass surface, students will explore creating prints in color. Inspired by abstract expressionist artists, such as Mark Rothko, the workshop emphasizes the creative journey and the joy of an unpredictable result. Beginner adults 6 participants $100 + 15 material fee payable to the instructor About Sarah Sarah Barzmehri studied fine arts at the renowned art school in Paris, France (École Supérieure des Beaux Arts de Paris), and Graphic Design at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). She’s an accomplished artist, curator and educator. She has been teaching adults and children for more than a decade. Information Source: Washington Printmakers Gallery | eventbrite

While others press pause on D.C., we’re pressing on. With so much at stake, our presence on the Hill this year isn’t just nice-to-have. It’s absolutely crucial . This summer conference, you can expect: A jam-packed, two-day format dedicated to building the skills you need for Lobby Day. Insight into today’s climate landscape and key perspectives on where CCL fits in. To be with the best people in the world, doing the best work, for the best cause. For more information, visit the Summer Conference & Lobby Day website , or email conference.inbox@citizensclimate.org Register by July 3, 11:59 p.m. ET. **PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE PERSON (ONE TICKET) PER TRANSACTION. ** If you are registering for multiple people, do so in separate transactions. Once you are finished with one registration, go back to the event page and select another ticket for the next person you are registering. Failure to do so will cause issues with our lobby scheduler. By registering for this event, you are giving Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) and Citizens' Climate Education (CCE) permission to send you emails including information about CCL/CCE and how you can volunteer and support our work. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing unsubscribe@citizensclimatelobby.org. Privacy Policy Information Source: Citizens' Climate Lobby | eventbrite

EARTHFLOW is a new earth-based practice to play, energize, and revitalize. Founded by Aniah Blossom, Earthflow allows you to check in with your body, your emotions, and incredibly the "emotions" of the land we stand on. We are all connected to each other with a flow. Learn to manage your flow for deeper peace of mind, clarity of direction, strength of purpose, and secure empathy for yourself and others. This is the MONTHLY PASS for June 29 - July 20 2025. Meeting 3x weekly, come to any or all weekly gatherings! You will be sent Google invites to each event to your email on signup! Information Source: Aniah Blossom | eventbrite

It's all about what you Relish and finding someone to Relish those things with. If you're tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone only to discover they're nothing like their profile - we offer an alternative. Bringing together comfortably chic venues with a cosmopolitan sensibility. A sophisticated no frills approach to singles events. We've done away with the whistles, name-tags and over the top party trimmings. Unparalleled service and personable hosts all in an environment - just your speed. A fresh alternative to typical events that seem more like a job fair than a relaxed way to connect. Whether it be a romantic dinner, wine tasting, concert or festival - bar crawl or fitness class - maybe even a Mud Run! Do what you Relish with whom you Relish. Speed Dating @ The Pub & The People - July 20th 2025 Ages: 32-44 | 6PM 1648 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002 For more information visit us at: DoRelish.com Or email us at: info@dorelish.com http://www.dorelish.com We think the best relationships are forged when we are comfortable, relaxed and free of pressure. Preferring instead to think of the evening as a casual night out where one can truly be themselves. We do not use traditional 'speed dating' offerings such as bells, whistles and name-tags. Instead we focus on creating an atmosphere conducive to meeting others; a great venue, a personable host and a staff to assist. Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, log-in to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you wish to meet again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Should you have any questions - feel free to ask away. Take the time before the event starts to settle in - have a beverage if you would like and mingle should you wish. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Don't fret about figuring out if the person is the one or the perfect person for you. Consider it the date before the date. If you choose someone and they chose you - it's a match. You will be given each others first name and email address. The rest is up to you. -- For those that prefer the same simplified experience in Matchmaking, we offer our 'Date-Nights' free of contracts and commitments. With packages ranging from $595 to $945. For more information; Click Here! Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. Information Source: Relish Dating | eventbrite

Have you ever tried to meet someone at a club and you couldn’t even hear yourself think? It’s practically impossible! At our speed dating event, you’ll not only be able to hear your own conversation but you’ll also get to talk face to face with many singles all in one evening. Start the night by checking in, grabbing a drink at the cash bar and mixing and mingling with other singles as they check in. As soon as everyone gets checked in, it’s time to speed date! We’ll seat one man across from one woman. Every few minutes we rotate the men to the next woman until everyone has met each other. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to take notes on whom you met. Once we’re done with the speed dating rotations you can feel free to stick around at the venue and continue the night! We’ll connect you to our dating system within 48 hours after the event so that you can send messages to anyone you met. We won’t release your personal information such as your last name or e-mail address- that is up to you to do that! Continue any conversations with anyone you had your eye on in a safe way. Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Please check in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins. You will love this fast paced evening full of meeting singles and making new connections! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students ages 10-14. Campers will explore DC by bike and learn how to navigate safely and confidently in an urban environment. Activities: Daily group bike rides to fun destinations! Learn safe bike riding skills - using hand signals, when and how to shift gears, Quick Stop technique, scanning and more! Learn basic bike maintenance skills and visit WABS's Gearin' Up bike shop Explore DC's many bike trails with the WABA Trail Rangers Discover DC Bike infrastructure - ride the roads in protected bike lanes, sharrows and more! Take your bike on Metro! Learn how to become multi-modal and travel with your bike on DC's metro system. Requirements: Campers must be between 10-14 years old. Able to ride (no training wheels) for up to 30 minutes at a time. Attend one Camp Pre-Assessment and Bike Inspection clinic. Details provided at registration. Bikes and helmets can be provided at no cost to any camper. Let us know if your camper will need a bike and/or helmet for the week. Costs: Camp is free to attend but there is a $50 refundable registration fee to hold a spot. Lunch, snacks and water provided. Admission fees for activities are provided at no cost to the camper. Camp is limited to 15 participants. We will maintain a wait-list for any open vacancies that should occur. Information Source: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association | eventbrite

DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students ages 10-14. Campers will explore DC by bike and learn how to navigate safely and confidently in an urban environment. Activities: Daily group bike rides to fun destinations! Learn safe bike riding skills - using hand signals, when and how to shift gears, Quick Stop technique, scanning and more! Learn basic bike maintenance skills and visit WABS's Gearin' Up bike shop Explore DC's many bike trails with the WABA Trail Rangers Discover DC Bike infrastructure - ride the roads in protected bike lanes, sharrows and more! Take your bike on Metro! Learn how to become multi-modal and travel with your bike on DC's metro system. Requirements: Campers must be between 10-14 years old. Able to ride (no training wheels) for up to 30 minutes at a time. Attend one Camp Pre-Assessment and Bike Inspection clinic. Details provided at registration. Bikes and helmets can be provided at no cost to any camper. Let us know if your camper will need a bike and/or helmet for the week. Costs: Camp is free to attend but there is a $50 refundable registration fee to hold a spot. Lunch, snacks and water provided. Admission fees for activities are provided at no cost to the camper. Camp is limited to 15 participants. We will maintain a wait-list for any open vacancies that should occur. Information Source: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association | eventbrite

Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the Public Hearing for the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan in-person and virtually on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing will focus on the “Housing and Community Development Needs in the District of Columbia”. DHCD is interested in receiving community feedback for the District’s draft of the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan and the spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds. The Action Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information, visit DHCD's Public Hearing - Draft FY 2026 Annual Action Plan . DHCD Public Hearing – FY 2026 Annual Action Plan Monday, July 21, 2025 - 6:00 pm DHCD Housing Resource Center 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Virtual Link : You can join the public hearing virtually here on Microsoft Teams . 2026 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Details: Residents and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to come out and participate in the development of policies and programs in the following areas: 1) affordable housing; 2) special needs housing; 3) homelessness; 4) homeownership; and 5) community development and public service activities. Testimony : If you would like to provide input during the hearing, you are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to opm.questions@dc.gov . The public may also contact the DHCD at (202) 442-4382 to join the webinar, register, speak at the hearing, or ask general questions about the hearing. When registering for the hearing, please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any. Language and Translations Services : The deadline for requesting services of an interpreter is five days prior to the hearing date . An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be available, and Spanish interpretation will be available; residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify the agency by e-mail to opm.questions@dc.gov . Written Statements : Written statements may be submitted for the record at the hearing or until the close of business, Monday, July 14, 2025 . Statements may also be sent via email to opm.questions@dc.gov . Mail written statements to: Colleen Green, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS : Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation: Closest Metro : Anacostia Metro Station Closest Bus Routes : 90, 92, A6, A8, A33, B2, C11, C15, C23, C31, C41, C51, C53, P6, V2 Closest Bikeshare Station : Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Information Source: DC Department of Housing and Community Development | eventbrite

AMMWEC’s “National Conference of Women Changemakers: Uniting Against Hate: Building a Coalition of Women’s & Interfaith Organizations to Counter Hate, Anti-Semitism, & Extremism” is more than an event: it's a movement. This gathering is dedicated to building a resilient national coalition of women's organizations with the aim is to support women leaders to become a collective force for transformative change. Information Source: eventbrite

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The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion titled “Taiwan's Global Impact: Reflections from TUPP 2025 Fellows.”Now in the second year of the Lai Administration, Taiwan continues to navigate a complex regional and global landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions, disinformation threats, and economic uncertainty. As Taiwan works to strengthen its democratic institutions and global partnerships, building long-term partnerships remains a central policy priority. Featuring perspectives from 2025 participants in the Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program and drawing upon each participant’s unique background expertise, this panel will include discussions of how their experiences in Taiwan have impacted their work, and the ways in which Taiwan can strengthen its resiliency against authoritarian pressure. The Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program (TUPP) is a groundbreaking two-week program that was launched in 2017. Initially designed to enhance the understanding of Taiwan among future US policy leaders, the program was expanded to include future European policy leaders starting in 2022. TUPP consists of two consecutive components: seminars in Washington, DC and a research trip to Taiwan. Organized by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and co-funded by GTI, the Henry Luce Foundation and the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, TUPP provides a unique opportunity for the emerging leaders from the United States and Europe to gain the necessary personal experiences in Taiwan that will enable them to appreciate Taiwan’s perspectives on cross-Strait matters, Taiwan’s role in the world, and the importance of US-Taiwan relations.The panelists include: Johanna M. Costigan (Paulson Institute), Thomas König (German Chamber of Industry & Commerce), Julia Mykhailiuk (FP21), and Kayla Orta (Atlantic Council). This event will be moderated by GMF’s Managing Director Bonnie Glaser and GTI Programs Coordinator Ben Levine . The Panelists: Johanna M. Costigan is Associate Director of Research at the Paulson Institute. In this role, she supports the Executive Director in diversifying PI’s efforts across biodiversity, green finance, and conservation. She also manages engagement initiatives and research projects, including working with external partners and counterparts, and collaborates with the Communications Department to regularly disseminate research and global policy developments germane to PI’s areas of interest. Thomas König is Director China at the German Chamber of Industry & Commerce (DIHK), co-author of the book, How to manage China, (now in its third edition) and China - Mastering business and everyday life . He is concurrently a McCloy Fellow on Global Trends at the American Council on Germany and has a teaching position at the TU Berlin in the winter semester 2024/2025. König has many years of experience in China, including at the world's largest German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in Shanghai, which serves over 1,600 member companies. He studied at Yale, LSE and SOAS with an English- Chinese semester at Peking University, and worked at the European Council on Foreign Relations in London and Paris. König developed training programs for future Chinese UN diplomats the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva. König was voted one of the top 100 decision-makers in German-Chinese relations by Table.Media Professional Briefings in 2024. Julia Mykhailiuk is a specialist in international AI governance, as well as a research fellow with focused expertise in emerging technologies, democracy, and foreign policy. Between Brussels and Washington, DC, Julia collaborates with leading research institutions, government agencies, and think tanks to develop effective AI governance frameworks that prioritize transparency, accountability, and democratic integrity. Her previous engagements include work at the European Commission Directorate for Research and Innovation, AI governance and safety fellowships at leading institutions across Europe and the US, as well as multiple volunteering projects for the UN agencies in Ukraine and Tanzania. Kayla Orta is a nonresident fellow in the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Orta is also a nonresident fellow at the European Centre for North Korean Studies. As a former US Department of Defense National Security Education Program Boren scholar, her regional expertise lies in US-Republic of Korea (ROK) ties, North Korea, and US-ROK-Japan trilateral relations at the intersection of security and technology policy. Her work focuses on nonproliferation, nuclear deterrence, and civil nuclear energy markets. The Moderators: Bonnie S. Glaser is director of the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. She was previously senior advisor for Asia and the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Glaser is concomitantly a nonresident fellow with the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, and a senior associate with the Pacific Forum. For more than three decades, Glaser has worked at the intersection of Asia-Pacific geopolitics and US policy. From 2008 to mid-2015, she was a senior advisor with the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies, and from 2003 to 2008, she was a senior associate in the CSIS International Security Program. Prior to joining CSIS, she served as a consultant for various US government offices, including the Departments of Defense and State. Glaser has published widely in academic and policy journals, including the Washington Quarterly, China Quarterly, Asian Survey, International Security, Contemporary Southeast Asia, American Foreign Policy Interests, Far Eastern Economic Review, and Korean Journal of Defense Analysis , as well as in leading newspapers such as the New York Times and International Herald Tribune and in various edited volumes on Asian security. She is also a regular contributor to the Pacific Forum web journal Comparative Connections. She is currently a board member of the US Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific and a member of both the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. She served as a member of the Department of Defense’s Defense Policy Board China Panel in 1997. Glaser received her BA in political science from Boston University and her MA with concentrations in international economics and Chinese studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Ben Levine is a programs coordinator at the Global Taiwan Institute. He graduated from George Washington University with a MA in Chinese Language and Culture. Ben received his BA from Boston University majoring in international relations, with a functional concentration in international economics and a regional concentration in Asia. Previously, Ben was awarded a fellowship from the Taiwan Education and Research Program at GWU to research Taiwanese defense policy and hypothetical US responses. He also was awarded a Huayu Enrichment Scholarship in August 2022, allowing him to spend 9 months in Taipei at National Chengchi University studying Mandarin. His research focuses on Taiwan’s defense policy and various social and economic issues in Taiwan. Information Source: Global Taiwan Institute | eventbrite

Join Member Services in cheering on the Washington Nationals against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:45 PM! Each ticket includes $25 food and beverage credit. Tickets are $5 for AGA members and $50 for non-members. Game: Nationals vs Reds Date: Tuesday, July 22 Time: 6:45 PM Location: Nationals Park | 1500 South Capitol Street, SE | Washington, DC 20003 Cost: Members - $5; Non-Members - $50 More details will be provided on how to receive your ticket after registration. For questions, please contact Anthony Richards at ant.richards82@gmail.com . Information Source: ant.richards82@gmail.com | eventbrite

Participants will leave the interactive training with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in working with youth from special populations and will be better prepared to create inclusive and supportive environments in their youth development programs. Special populations may include individuals with disabilities, those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantages, LBGTQ identifying youth, youth from diverse cultural backgrounds, youth experiencing homelessness, and youth in foster care. The presentation will include group discussions and interactive activities to reinforce concepts and best practices Learn24 Grantees - This workshop will meet the criteria for grant compliance regarding professional development on special populations. Information Source: Learn24 | eventbrite

Join us for the JULY 2025 meeting of the BOLD FORK COOKBOOK CLUB! Here’s how it works: everyone will prepare a dish from THE SALVISOUL COOKBOOK: Salvadoran Recipes and the Women Who Preserve Them (a couple of days after you sign up, you’ll have access to a spreadsheet where attendees list their chosen dishes.) Then we’ll gather in the shop and share a feast! We’ll talk through the process of procuring ingredients, challenges and unexpected pleasures of the cooking process and many other things related to THE SALVISOUL COOKBOOK . If you purchase a copy of the book from us with your ticket, you can pick it up in our store, or have it shipped for an additional cost. Please note: because of the high demand of this event, we will not be able to process refunds. A couple of days after you sign up for this event, you’ll have access to a spreadsheet where attendees list their chosen dishes. ABOUT THE COOKBOOK THE SALVISOUL COOKBOOK is a beautifully photographed cookbook that celebrates the vibrant culture and community of El Salvador through 80 recipes and stories from twenty-five Salvadoran women. In search of the recipes and traditions that made her feel at home, food historian and Salvadoran Karla Tatiana Vasquez took to the internet to find the dishes her mom made throughout her childhood. But when she couldn't find any, she decided to take matters into her own hands. What started as a desire to document recipes turned into sharing the joys, histories, and tribulations of the women in her life. In this collection of eighty recipes, Karla shares her conversations with moms, aunts, grandmothers, and friends to preserve their histories so that they do not go unheard. Here are recipes for Rellenos de Papa from Patricia, who remembers the Los Angeles earthquakes of the 1980s for more reasons than just fear; Flor de Izote con Huevos Revueltos, a favorite of Karla's father; as well as variations on the beloved Salvadoran Pupusa, a thick masa tortilla stuffed with different combinations of pork, cheese, and beans. Though their stories vary, the women have a shared experience of what it was like in El Salvador before the war, and what life was like as Salvadoran women surviving in their new home in the United States. Information Source: Bold Fork Books | eventbrite

Enjoy speed dating in the comfort of your own home! Mix up your own favorite drink, grab a seat on the couch and get ready to safely speed date! How Does This Work? Using the Zoom system, we will gather together in the beginning for a short introduction by our staff. We will then put each man and each woman in their own virtual speed dating rooms for a few short minutes until you are switched to your next partner. We will make sure every man meets every woman at the event! Within 24 hours after the event, you'll be connected to our exclusive online dating system where you can send messages to each other without releasing your last name or e-mail address. This new form of online dating allows you to still see each other at a safe distance, in a safe spot- your own home! Our business model has always encouraged in person dating, but during these unprecedented times we want to give you the opportunity to connect with other singles! The Cliff Notes Using Zoom, every man and woman will be in their own speed dating room We will send the event link just before the event Every man will meet every woman Everyone will have their camera and audio on After the event you will gain access to our dating system Our dating system allows you to send messages to anyone you met for 10 days after the event Our mutual match system will notify you of mutual matches Note: The majority of singles attending will be from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, which includes the states of Virginia and Maryland. Please be sure to check your e-mail prior to the event. We will send the link out 15 minutes before the event begins. Limited spots are available- sign up now! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

Do you want to start or grow a business? If so, this is the event for you! Small Business Networking is an ongoing event series organized by small business consulting firm World Advisory . The goal of this event is to bring together local entrepreneurs to form partnerships, share our stories, learn from each other, and become stronger together. The event is FREE TO ATTEND , but registration is encouraged at https://www.worldadvisory.com/events/small-business-networking/washington-dc/ We hope to see you there! Information Source: World Advisory | eventbrite

You’re Invited to the Ultimate Summer BBQ Bash! Calling all wedding and event pros in the DC area! It’s time to trade in your laptops and timelines for lawn games and lemonade at our Summer Fun BBQ Party — hosted by your favorite industry association, The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals – NSBWEP ! Get ready for an afternoon of wholesome BBQ delights, music that moves you, and games designed to spark connections — even for our beloved introverts! Whether you’re a grill master, a dance floor star, or just in it for the good vibes and great company, this is the summer celebration you won’t want to miss. Music • Dancing • Icebreaker Games • Delicious BBQ Let’s kick back, connect, and celebrate the amazing community we’ve built — one bbq bite and belly laugh at a time. Register today and bring your summer spirit! MEMBERS – $60.00 NON-MEMBERS – $80.00 $10 Late Fee after 5pm, July 21st All ticket sales are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. Information Source: N.S.B.W.E.P. | eventbrite

Come experience our fresh take on traditional speed dating at a new venue for our events - Skybox @ Players Club! Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room. Check-in is on your phone, with NO match cards, name tags, paper or pens required - just bring your phone and your great attitude! So, please ensure it's fully charged. The Venue Up Here, It Hits Different - Welcome to 14th Street's Only True Rooftop Bar Perched high above the buzz of Logan Circle, Skybox is more than just a great view - it's a whole vibe. With the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor space, we bring skyline sips, unbeatable sunsets, and DC's best-kept secret: affordable drinks with no compromise on flavor or fun. Whether you're catching golden hour or keeping the night alive, this is the spot where the city feels like yours. The Event: - You will experience a series of relaxed mini-dates selected for you each round by an intelligent algorithm live at the event. - Hosted by a friendly and professional team. - Handpicked, top bar with a welcoming atmosphere. - Connect freely with your mutual matches the next day on CitySwoon. - Opportunity to connect with the other participants you don't date on the night. Why CitySwoon? The success rate is higher than both online dating and traditional speed dating! But don't let the tech fool you - this is all about meeting REAL people in REAL life! - Over 95% receive a mutual match - A closely-managed balance of men & women - we work very hard at it! - Bigger events mean better events. - Over 8 years of experience! Many thousands of events plus hundreds of thousands of matches, relationships and marriages! - Meticulously planned events - we don't want to waste your time with cancellations, so we only list the events we're very confident will run. - Never date the same person twice - our system remembers who you've already met so you'll always have a new person to meet on each date round! (This is for real life and virtual events too). So, book into several events with confidence. What to Expect link: https://cityswoon.com/howItWorksEvent.jsp?returnToPage=speed-dating-washington-dc-skybox-players-club-6647 Fun fact: Cityswoon still holds the Guinness World Record that launched us! Other things to note. - You will kindly adhere to all host and venue instructions, including all applicable health guidelines. * A completed CitySwoon simple profile is required to participate. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. Tickets are limited by venue capacity and high demand. ****To support our venue partner, there is a 2-drink and/or food item minimum and a 20% automatic gratuity on all guest checks. ****Tickets are non-refundable, and all purchases are final. To receive an event credit or ticket transfer, please contact our Customer Service team at least 7 days prior to the event date. Our Terms & Conditions apply. See FAQs for details. .Can’t make this one? See all other upcoming events in your city here: https://cityswoon.com/speed-dating-washingtondc.jsp#topOfEvents FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Please ensure you are within the stated age limits for this event. What can I bring into the event? Your smartphone *really* helps. As does your smile :) Our host always help you out anyhow, so don't stress. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Just email us admincontact@cityswoon.com What's the refund policy? No refunds. Sorry, these events are tricky and time consuming to organise. We also take pride in having closely balanced numbers. We do allow transfers to another event if you let us know 7 days out. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No. But you will need to complete your free CitySwoon profile with the email you registered with eventbrite. We add this to the event list. So, simply login to CitySwoon.com and click the 'Im Here Now' button when you arrive. Easy! Can I update my registration information? Yes. Please do this on your CitySwoon.com profile. You may not be able to amend your gender. Please contact us if this is the case. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? You need to contact us to do this and we need at least 7 days notice. Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? No. But your Cityswoon profile must be registered with the same email you purchased your ticket. If you notice your gender is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist directly on the CitySwoon website. Please also note that we can only book you into events that are within 2 years leeway (either side) of the advertised age range as per our terms & conditions. Information Source: Cityswoon | eventbrite

You're invited to wind down on the water Thursday evenings with Water is Magic Kayak Series at Diamond Teague Park ! The Capitol Riverfront BID has partnered with Guest Services to offer an hour of paddling on the Anacostia River to residents, employees, and visitors at a discounted rate ( $10 - Register Ahead) . Single Kayaks and Double Kayaks are available for both time slots at 5:45 pm and 7:00 pm. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Please fill out this waiver before attending! https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/605a4598f1ac6/web/?auto_tag=fh_id_274176941 Information Source: Capitol Riverfront BID | eventbrite

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$17 Advance | $20 Day of Show Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM (All ages) no refunds; a limited amount of tickets will be sold after doors open if availability permits - first come, first served — COOL HEAT COOL HEAT is the dream pop project of Chicago-based musician and photographer Eden Sierotnik. In 2024, he released his second full length album Abandon on Spirit Goth Records and subsequently went on his first tour. "Multi-faceted and effortlessly modern, the project’s name is apt; with every single track in his discography, Sierotnik proves with his highly meticulous, maximalist synth work that it is entirely possible to balance opposing ideas, sounds, and textures with finesse." - kid with a vinyl Music | Instagram | Twitter Computer Kill Computer Kill is a Baltimore-based band blending post-punk urgency with brooding electronic soundscapes. Formed in 2022, they’ve quickly carved out a space in the city’s underground scene and on the internet with tracks like “Always” and “Haunted". Known for intense, immersive live shows and a distinct sonic mood, Computer Kill continues to push the boundaries of darkwave and synth-driven rock. Music | Instagram | TikTok Pinky Lemon Pinky Lemon is an eclectic take on indie rock that fuses elements of shoegaze, pop, emo, and electronic music. "There are a lot of bands experimenting with shoegaze, but there are honestly none doing what Pinky Lemon is doing" — The Alternative. "Pinky Lemon is genre-bending at its finest," — District Fray Magazine Music | Instagram | Twitter DIME DIME is an alternative rock group from Miami, Florida. Since the release of their self-titled EP, they have amassed a strong following within the South Florida music scene. The EP can be described as a mix of pensive emotional turbulence with crushing wall-of-sound moments that leave you little choice but to linger within the self, and reflect on memories of a melancholic past. Music | Instagram Information Source: The Pocket | eventbrite

Have you ever tried to meet someone at a club and you couldn’t even hear yourself think? It’s practically impossible! At our speed dating event, you’ll not only be able to hear your own conversation but you’ll also get to talk face to face with many singles all in one evening. Start the night by checking in, grabbing a drink at the cash bar and mixing and mingling with other singles as they check in. As soon as everyone gets checked in, it’s time to speed date! We’ll seat one man across from one woman. Every few minutes we rotate the men to the next woman until everyone has met each other. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to take notes on whom you met. Once we’re done with the speed dating rotations you can feel free to stick around at the venue and continue the night! We’ll connect you to our dating system within 48 hours after the event so that you can send messages to anyone you met. We won’t release your personal information such as your last name or e-mail address- that is up to you to do that! Continue any conversations with anyone you had your eye on in a safe way. Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Please check in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins. You will love this fast paced evening full of meeting singles and making new connections! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

In Coded Justice , Stacey Abrams—trailblazing political leader, voting rights advocate, attorney, and entrepreneur—offers the next thriller in her #1 New York Times bestselling Avery Keene series . Avery, the former Supreme Court clerk, is now working as an internal investigator at a prestigious law firm in DC when a high-profile client, Camasca Enterprises, seeks her out and leads her down a dark rabbit hole into the dangerously evolving world of AI in the medical industry. Abrams will be in conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden , who served as the 14th Librarian of Congress from 2016 – 2025. Dr. Hayden was nominated to the position by President Obama and is the first woman and the first African American to have led the library. with Politics and Prose Bookstore Events at Sixth & I Click here for directions to our historic building. For details about accessible seating and entry, click here . Click here to review our event policies, security procedures, and food and beverage policies. Click here for step-by-step instructions to transfer your ticket to someone else. Click here for step-by-step instructions to transfer your in-person ticket to a virtual ticket. Information Source: Sixth & I: Talks | eventbrite

Imagine a world without the freedom of expression. Stand-up comedy would be nothing but knock-knock jokes about fruit. (“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Orange.” “Orange who?” “Orange you glad for our dear leader in all his flawless glory? Praise be!”) Now imagine journalism without the freedom of the press. Just the same recycled fluff over and over. ("Breaking news: the president won his own golf tournament today, and no one asked why he also just defunded public radio and banned the AP from the White House.") Grassroots Comedy has seen enough, and is stepping up to speak up. Join us for the Comedy Show for the Freedom of the Press, an evening of hilarious, thought-provoking stand-up from some of the best comedians in the Mid-Atlantic who moonlight as journalists, truth-seekers, and certified defenders of democracy (or at least defenders of laughing at absurdity). This special night of satire and storytelling will benefit our friends at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press , which provides legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources at no cost to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists across the country. They also run a 24/7 legal hotline to help journalists nationwide tackle everything from public records battles to arrests in the field. From broadcast journalists to documentary filmmakers to independent freelancers, journalists of all kinds can contact the Reporters Committee for assistance — no matter what legal obstacles they face. Come for the jokes. Stay for the First Amendment. Information Source: Grassroots Comedy | eventbrite