January 9th, 2023 – January 15th, 2023
HAPPY 2023!!!! Can’t believe it’s a whole new year. In this week’s Doing, Reading, Eating, Watching – Let’s talk events around town, what books to check out, food to eat and what interesting TV/Movies have been on!!! It’s going to be a really interesting year full of celebrating friends, dreaming big and travel, lots of travel!! If there are any events you think I should add to the roundup, feel free to shoot me a message!!
Doing – Jan 2023
Comedy Brunch with Paris Sashay
Who: Paris Sashay
What: Paris is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer from Washington, DC. Her command as a seasoned storyteller makes even the mundane experience feel like an adventure. Audiences across the country fall in love with her infectious laugh, wit, and style. She has appeared on Comedy Central, Pause on HBO Max, and BET 50 Central. Tiffany Haddish mentioned Paris on the most recent season of her Netflix comedy specials ‘They Ready’.
Where: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
When: JANUARY 15 @ 3:15 PM
Tickets: https://www.dcimprov.com/shows/main-showroom/paris-sashay
Story District – Firsts & Lasts
Who: Story District
What: As we reflect on the end of 2022 and the start of 2023, we’re curious about the stories behind firsts and lasts. First kisses, break ups, new jobs, last chances and the like. Every new beginning is an end so tell us your true “first” or “last” story for a chance to perform it live on the Story District stage.
Where: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
When: Jan 10, Doors 6:30PM | Show 7:30PM
Tickets: https://www.unionstage.com/shows/story-district-firsts-lasts/?utm_source=pocket_saves
Not Another Drag Show
Who: Logan Stone
What: Join Logan Stone every Monday at Dupont Italian Kitchen for ‘Not Another Drag Show’, a high energy good time show to kick off your week!
Where: DuPont Italian Kitchen 1637 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Mondays at 8pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-another-drag-show-tickets-210258828817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Profs & Pints DC: Reckoning with the Crypto Implosion
Who: Profs & Pints DC
What: A look at how government paved the way for the explosion and collapse of Bitcoin, FTX, and other cryptocurrencies and can make using them safe again, with V. Gerard Comizio, who teaches one of the nation’s first courses on virtual currency law as an adjunct professor and associate director of business law programs at American University’s Washington College of Law. [The Hill Center is requiring proof of vaccination.] (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later. Please allow yourself time to place any orders and get seated and settled in.)
Where: Hill Center At The Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
When: Thursday, January 12 2023 from 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM EST
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/crypto/
Who: Free Weekly Bingo Series at The Fainting Goat
What: Get out of the house and turn your Tuesday into fun with DC Fray and The Fainting Goat for our FREE, in-person, bingo series running on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fray will provide the game night host, bingo materials including daubers, and awesome prizes. COST // NOTHING! This event is totally free, all you have to do is show up just as you are. WHAT DO I GET? // Your ticket comes with six to eight rounds of bingo and an evening of fun!
Where: Fainting Goat
When: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-weekly-bingo-series-at-the-fainting-goat-tickets-475260766747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Fridays at the Saloon (presented by Kinda Live Comedy)
Who: Kinda Live Comedy
What: Join Kinda Live Comedy for a FREE comedy show at the non-profit Saloon on U St. Enjoy some of the regions best comics for a cause! Doors open at 7:30pm; show at 8:00pm. The show will have an hour and a half run time. Every week we bring you local and touring comedians right here for you to see for free. Comedians on our lineups have credits including Hulu, HBO, and Comedy Central. Every week is we have a new lineup, so every show brings you a unique experience with some of the best talent in the city. This show is held at the Saloon on U St. The Saloon is a non-profit bar and their proceeds go to building schools around the world. While the show is free, we recommend a purchase of a food or drink item to support the bar, and its mission of building schools around the world!
Where: Saloon 1205 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Fridays
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fridays-at-the-saloon-presented-by-kinda-live-comedy-tickets-238847588567?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
14th and Funny (DC’s Best Stand Up Comedy Showcase)
Who: Capital Laughs
What: This SATURDAY night at 8pm we’ve got an excellent line-up of the top area comedians. You’ll see folks who have been on places like HBO and Comedy Central and also some up-and-coming talent. This show will be in the downstairs room of the fun, aviation theme resturant: Cafe Saint-Ex (14th and T). We will have very limited tickets available at a donate-what-you-want price (to ensure capacity crowd.)
ALSO, we have periodic liquor sponsors who drop by with shots and merch. We don’t always know when…
Where: Cafe Saint-Ex, 1847 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009
When: January 14th, Sat, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-and-funny-dcs-best-stand-up-comedy-showcase-tickets-312498921687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Don’t Tell Washington DC (Capital Hill)
Who: Don’t Tell Comedy
What: SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they take the stage. Every lineup is carefully curated to include the very best local and nationally touring talent. You may discover your next favorite comedian or see a familiar face. You’ll never know who might show up!
SECRET LOCATIONS. From historic mansions to candy stores, rooftops to rock climbing gyms, we transform just about any environment into a unique setting for live stand-up comedy. The precise location, and other show details, are sent to you at 12:00 PM on Jan 14, 2023. You can also reveal the show details at our website. This show will be happening at an undisclosed Indoor location in Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
UNIQUE LIVE EXPERIENCE. Our shows are run by a local team of comedy lovers, and comedians who are passionate about creating a fun and relaxed environment for experiencing live comedy. There are no two-drink minimums and each show is completely unique. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
Where: A secret venue in a historical building
When: Saturday January 14th at 8 P.M.
Tickets: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/shows/dc-01-14-23/
Chinese New Year 2023: Crystal Dumplings Workshop Gathering
Who: DC Slow Food
What: 2023 Chinese New Year is coming up! So the Crystal Dumpling Workshop is back. This time we are hosting the gathering with Slow Food D.C., a non-profit orgnization dedicate to good, clean and fair food for all. Come to us, if you’ve missed it last time. We will create the classic Lunar New Year green and white dough (翡翠白菜) filled with shrimp or vegetables. The shrimp ones also known as Har Gow. Har Gow is one of the “Big Four” in the Cantonese Dim Sum world – which includes crystal shrimp dumplings, dry steamed shumai, cha siu buns, and egg tarts. Crystal shrimp dumplings derive their name from the translucent appearance they take after being cooked. This significant facet of Han Chinese food culture originated in the Guangdong province, and we at Chinese Street Market are proud to bring it to our community here in the DMV. Unlike the Northern region’s wheat flour dumplings, this dumpling is ideal for our gluten-free patrons. While creating rice flour dumplings is more complicated than flour, your instructor, Susan Qin of Chinese Street Market DC, will share tips to simplify the process. In this class, we will create both shrimp dumplings and vegetarian dumplings. If you have an allergen or food restriction, please inform us before the class so then we can accommodate you! In this class, we will be providing a curated meal alongside a classic Lunar New Year dessert Tangyuan.
Where: Chinese Street Market DC Event – 1117 C2 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Sat Jan 14th 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EST
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/chinese-new-year-2023-crystal-dumplings-workshop-gathering-includes-meal
Other Places to visit –
Museums – Rubell Museum
Theaters – https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/
DC Commedy Loft – https://www.dccomedyloft.com/events
Reading – Jan 2023
Just finished 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers (https://paulakers.net/books/2-second-lean) which was an illuminating listen. Just downloaded The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by: Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga and The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté. Still working my way through Christine Platt’s The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less (purge sale end of January cause your girl’s got too much stuff!!) – Relistening to the High Five Habit, Mel Robbins is truly a treasure and sometimes you gotta read it twice!!
Added To The Reading List:
*Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop – Rest Is Resistance
*Glory Edim – On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library
*Chloe Louvouezo – Life, I Swear
*Helena Andrews – The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me
*Yasmine Cheyenne – The Sugar Jar, Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life
*Bevy Smith – Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie
*Alex Elle – How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free
*Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem by April Ryan
*Jennette McCurdy – I’m Glad My Mom Died
Eating – Jan 2023
Added Eating because I love food (obvi!!) and wanted a space to share some exciting food/eating news.
Winter Restaurant Week is coming!! January 16–22: Experience the flavors of the city! Enjoy specially priced menus at diners and restaurants throughout the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Restaurants will offer brunch and lunch menus for $25 per person and dinner menus for $40 or $55 per person. Check out where to eat here – https://ramw.org/restaurantweek
Watching – Jan 2022
I really enjoy entertainment of all forms, books are my favorite but I also love television and movies. I watch an embarrassing amount of television sometimes, often while trying to find the bottom of my inbox. Here are some of my favorite series and movies I’ve watched lately.
On Netflix – I’m definitely a Wednesday addict, I’ve watched it 3 more times now while working on posts and emails. I also started on Kalidascope which is an interesting new style (you can watch in any order apparently) and it’s definitely got people talking. I also started Copenhagen Cowboy but I’m not sure if I like it yet so I will keep you posted on that one. The new Ginny & Georgia is dropping and I’m sure I’m gonna hate watch it but not sure if I’m going to like it yet. Finished The Recruit which was VERY DC and had the worst ending, like he cannot really be that naive after a whole season of this ish smh. I don’t know if I’ve seen yt male mediocrity so blatently displayed in a show before. Ohhh I also recently watched The Invitation which was good but not at all what I was expecting.
Peacock – THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS TIME!!!! So I don’t know if we’re ready to let this go, everyone is saying they are done, heck Terrence Howard says he’s retiring but they made it TOO good and now we all want MORE!! I’ve watched it three times now. And apparently in acceptable order lol – I watched it solo, then watched it with the family over Christmas, and then again with a homie for discussion. I know I just did similar with Wednesday (solo) but it is typically rare for me to rewatch this quickly. I recently watched Ticket to Paradise with a friend and George Clooney and Julia Roberts are a hoot together. I could not stop laughing at how silly it was, in a fun way. It’s just a good, fun, funny, kinda family movie.
HBO – I’m back on HBO finishing up the new season of His Dark Materials. Which is still keeping my intention but not in a binge way. I am also definitely gonna watch The Menu, which looks really interesting, maybe a little dark. Also got check out some Lizzo, she’s always great to watch.
Prime – Someone recommended The Peripheral so now I gotta borrow a prime log in (Amazon isn’t getting anymore of my money these days) so I can check it out.
Disney – I’ve been watching National Treasure: Edge of History and just realized there are new episodes out so I will probably be catching up on that later this week!!
Check back next week for more to do, read, eating and watch!!
