June 12 – June 19, 2023
This weekend was DC Pride and I had a reunion with BassCamp DC who prints the banners for Pride. This year we were paired with TheJet, which I have used and am a big fan of!!! There are some really dope events coming up this week like my friend’s magazine party (see below for details). I am so ready for some summer fun!
Doing
Gretchen Morgenson & Joshua Rosner — These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs
What: Much has been written about the widening gulf between rich and poor, the pernicious effects our deepening income inequality has on the US’s well-being, and how our style of capitalism has failed to provide a living wage for so many Americans. But nothing has fully detailed the crucial role a small cohort of elite financiers has played in this dispiriting outcome over the past thirty years. Until now. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Gretchen Morgenson, with coauthor Joshua Rosner, unmask the small group of celebrated Wall Street financiers who use excessive debt and dubious practices to undermine our nation’s economy while enriching themselves: private equity.
Where: 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008
When: Jun 12, 2023 | 7pm
Tickets: https://www.politics-prose.com/gretchen-morgenson-joshua-rosner
Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” This six-word rhyme is often all anyone knows or remembers about the six wives of Henry the Eighth. It’s also the starting point for the acclaimed hit musical Six.
Where: 801 E St NW Washington, DC 20004
When: Jun 12, 2023 | 6 – 8:30pm
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/hank/dates/Jun-12-2023_at_0600PM
June Happy Hour: The Politics and Financing of Affordable Housing in DC
What: Join us for our next social event! Our focus this month is on the politics and financing of affordable housing development in DC. We’re excited to be joined by two very knowledgeable local guest speakers: Patrick McAnaney, an affordable housing developer who has worked on multiple major multifamily projects in DC, and Daniel Warwick, an affordable housing consultant and former ANC commissioner in Dupont Circle.
Where: Sudhouse DC 1340 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Jun 13, 2023 | 6:30 – 9pm
Tickets: FREE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-happy-hour-the-politics-and-financing-of-affordable-housing-in-dc-tickets-643196667547
Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World by Sally Susman – A Conversation with Arianna Huffington
What: A global pandemic. A roller-coaster economy. Political tensions ready to ignite, and common civility at an all-time low. For leaders, the pressures and the stakes could not be higher. And in such a stormy, often dangerous world, communications can no longer be considered a soft skill. The ability to reach people and drive public conversation is a rock-hard competency.
Where: 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008
When: Jun 13, 2023| 7pm
Tickets: https://www.politics-prose.com/sally-susman
Profs & Pints DC: When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts
What: Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts,” a look at how Hitler brought war to America, with Kevin Matthews, who teaches courses on World War II as an assistant professor of European history at George Mason University. A German submarine surfaces in New York’s harbor. Nazi saboteurs armed with explosives land on a Florida beach with orders to blow up factories in Tennessee and dams on the Ohio River. American ships are sunk in broad daylight while vacationers look on from New Jersey to Virginia Beach, from the Outer Banks to Key West.
Where: Little Penn 801 E St NW Washington, DC 20004
When: Jun 14, 2023 | 6 – 8:30pm
Tickets: https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/drumbeat/dates/Jun-14-2023_at_0600PM
Best of DC Voting Party
What: Happy hour all night long, live DJ, food & drinks available for purchase, paper ballots for voting, and the opportunity to connect with our editorial team! Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE?
Where: Metrobar 640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002
When: Jun 14, 2023 | 5 – 7:30pm
Tickets: FREE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-of-dc-voting-party-tickets-638165890357
DC/Dox Film Festival
What: DC/DOX is the new documentary film festival showcasing powerful, timely stories in our nation’s capital. June 15-18, 2023. The festival’s launch event will be held June 15, 2022 in Washington, DC, featuring a slate of seven new films reflecting the extraordinary range of documentary cinema. From an investigation into rising threats against journalists in the United States and across the globe, to a reckoning with the US maternal health crisis, and a meticulous archival analysis of the militarization of the American police force; from an examination of the unlikely Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell, to inventor David Hanson and the humanoid robot Sophia; and from the surprising journey of musical icon Leonard Cohen’s most celebrated song, “Hallelujah”, to the challenges facing an all-girl heavy metal rock band in Lebanon, the films on the launch slate demonstrate the power of documentary cinema to bring our world – past, present and future – into focus. Screenings will be followed by conversations with the filmmakers, moderated by leading DC journalists.
Where: In Various Theaters, Please Verify On Schedule
When: June 15th – 18th
Tickets: https://dcdoxfest.eventive.org/passes/buy
The Station’s Pride Pawty
What: A paw-stiviely perfect way to celebrate Pride month! In partnership with Prince George’s County Pride and local animal rescue service, Senior Dog Sanctuary, The Station is hosting the best dog-gone Pride Pawty in town! Activities including a rainbow doggy treat bar, giveaways, photo booth with pawfect props, a live DJ, Starbucks Pup Cup bar, and colorful beverages from Whole Foods will make this a pawesome time! Dress your dogs in their best rainbow attire to enter the Pride Pup Competition to win a gift card from The Station’s restaurants and retailers with the hashtags #PridePawty and #TheStation. Be proud, love out loud, and come mingle with the dog crowd!
Where: Village Green 4704 Van Buren St Riverdale Park, MD 20737
When: Jun 15, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
Tickets: FREE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stations-pride-pawty-tickets-633427507727
The Pocket Presents: Revenge Wife w/ Chris Wills + Synae
What: Revenge Wife is the solo project of HOLYCHILD lead singer, Liz Nistico. Following an eight-year stint with HOLYCHILD, and a successful endeavor as a solo artist, Nistico continues to push the envelope with Revenge Wife. Those who have witnessed her life as an artist can attest that she’s no stranger to evolution. In her time with HOLYCHILD, Nistico used their far-reaching platform to expound feminism in pop culture, releasing highly personal songs “Wishing You Away,” “Carmelo,” and “Bathroom Bitch.” She was also able to further her skill set as an artist– directing all of the music videos, getting a record deal with Glassnote Records, touring the world, and playing multiple festivals (Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, ACL, FujiRock). Now her solo project is already taking off.
Where: The Pocket 1508 North Capitol Street Northwest Washington, DC 20002
When: Jun 15, 2023 | 7 – 10:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pocket-presents-revenge-wife-w-chris-wills-synae-tickets-629370392787
Bam Bam DC
What: Bam Bam Dc “The Ultimate Whinning Party” Everyone Free W/Rsvp Before 12 Midnight | Ladies 18+ Fellas 21+
Where: Karma DC Live Music Venue 2221 Adams Place Northeast Washington, DC 20018
When: Jun 16, 2023 | 10pm – 3am
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bam-bam-dc-tickets-641834613607
The Pocket Presents: EG Vines w/ The Southern Ocean + Cuni
What: Channeling the melodic alt-rock of the 90s paired with the high energy aura of the punk scene, EG Vines brings the audience a lyric-forward offering that is simultaneously captivating, dynamic, and thought-provoking. He released his first full-length record in 2019, the roots rock labeled Family Business, followed by the atmospheric alt rock/indie Through the Mirror in 2021 earning attention from NPR, Rolling Stone, and Billboard while playing 100+ dates from Texas to New England. The band will be releasing their highly anticipated third album later this year.
Where: The Pocket 1508 North Capitol Street Northwest Washington, DC 20002
When: Jun 16, 2023 | 7 – 10:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pocket-presents-eg-vines-w-the-southern-ocean-cuni-tickets-611219452837
Release The Culture- The Lost Tribe Panel Discussion
What: To better represent HBCU students, their vibrant lifestyles, small businesses, and enterprising individuals, Bettya Burgess Bey, the visionary behind XI Magazine, is thrilled to announce an eclectic magazine release event. The event promises an immersive and engaging experience to unveil the 9th print edition of XI Magazine, named: “XI9: CULTURE SHOCK”. The event theme includes a fashionable and fun evening inspired by the arts, networking, and entrepreneurship, which we will showcase throughout the evening. We are excited to host this exceptional affair at the Avi8ted House with the iconic Lafayette of the Washington Informer Bridge and talented DJ Xsa, who will bring the night to a grand finale featuring a mesmerizing performance by a distinguished DC artist. The release event will also consist of an incubated discussion hosted by Bettya Burgess about the history of the Moors and how its history connects to “black” communities today. Join us as we actively demonstrate the stimulation of community economics, exemplified by the 1st-floor Avi8ted pop-up retail shop, where attendees can indulge in retail therapy with local designers, and secure their copy of the highly anticipated XI print edition.
Where: Avi8ted House, 5419 1st ST NW Wash DC, Washington, D.C., 20011
When: June 17 th , 2023 | 6pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xi-magazine-presents-release-the-culture-tickets-644462072407?aff=erelexpmlt
Weeding Out Invasive Plants
What: Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team for a morning pulling weeds on the South Lawn. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the garden team on their mission to keep them out of the historic garden. Suggested attire includes long pants and sleeves, gloves and sturdy boots or sneakers. Tools will be provided, but volunteers will be responsible for water, bug spray and sun protection. Please be aware that we will be working on steep inclines.
Where: 1644 31st Street, NW | Washington, DC 20007
When: Jun 17, 2023 | 10 -12pm
Tickets: https://12200.blackbaudhosting.com/12200/Guided-House-Tours-09Jun2023-5
SISTERHOOD SUPPER JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
What: For the 3rd year, WANDA is bringing back Sisterhood Supper” Juneteenth Celebration at the Well, an urban farm, in Washington, D.C. Celebrating Black women who are food sheroes in our communities while educating and advocating for the changes needed for a better food system and a culture of health.
Where: The Well @ Oxon Run Washington, DC
When: Jun 17, 2023 | 4 – 7pm
Tickets: https://www.iamwanda.org/sisterhoodsupper?fbclid=IwAR1clOSYGxbaa862lBLXq1YtkH-9LtFUbpPeZ_kLNemxl-Qi_R_4Jf5QV_4
UPCYCLE SEWING WORKSHOP — Button Ups
What: Join Evan Ibrahim at Yours Truly Hotel for a sewing and upcycle workshop! In this workshop, we’ll take an old button-up (possibly your dad’s) and turn them into pillows! You will learn how to transform an old button-up shirt into a keepsake! You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to turn something you no longer wear into a stylish and functional accessory for your home. Evan will guide you through the process of cutting and sewing the shirt to create a pillow that you get to take home and enjoy. Plus, you can add your personal touch with extra embellishments like buttons or patches. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, reduce waste, and create something beautiful. Sign up today, and let’s get crafting!
Where: Yours Truly DC Hotel – Vignette Collection by IHG 1143 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20037
When: Jun 18, 2023 | 1 – 3pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upcycle-sewing-workshop-button-ups-yourstruly-hotel-registration-648342428657
Hill Center’s Dragathon ExtravaGAYza!
What: Join Hill Center for their first ever outdoor Dragathon Extrava-GAY-za! Think of it as a big, fat, gay festival. Cheer for your favorite DC drag performers with 2 hours straight of drag excellence, explore the stands of local queer businesses, grab a bite to eat, and of course do it all outside with a cold bevvy (boozy or not). MC’ed and co-curated by Hennessey!
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003
When: Jun 18, 2023 | 4 – 7pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/extravagayza/?utm_source=pocket_reader
Reading
Author: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Title: The First Ladies
Description: The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows, she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business, and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women’s rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams—and holding each other’s hands through personal and professional strife.
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: Jun 27, 2023
Author: Jeffery Renard Allen
Title: Fat Time and Other Stories
Description: A ferocious, innovative story collection about Black lives in the past, present, and future. In Fat Time and Other Stories, Jimi Hendrix, Francis Bacon, the boxer Jack Johnson, Miles Davis, and a space-age Muhammad Ali find themselves in the otherworldly hands of Jeffery Renard Allen, reimagined and transformed to bring us news of America in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Along with them are characters of Allen’s invention: two teenagers in an unnamed big city who stumble through a down-low relationship; an African preacher visits a Christian religious retreat to speak on the evils of fornication in an Italian villa imported to America by Abraham Lincoln; and an albino revolutionary who struggles with leading his people into conflict.
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Release Date: Jun 20, 2023
Author: Guilaine Kinouani
Title: White Minds: Everyday Performance, Violence and Resistance
Description: She examines how the psychological and psychic factors involved in the reproduction of whiteness intersect with macro structures, shedding light on everyday race dynamics, race inequality and racial violence of interest to all who seek to understand the impact of ’whiteness’ so they can be more effective anti-racists.
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Release Date: Jun 27, 2023
Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Title: Salat in Secret
Description: From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jun 6, 2023
Author: Kevin Johnson
Title: Cape
Description: A young child learns that even superheroes hurt too in this heartrending story about loss and love, written by debut author Kevin Johnson and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Kitt Thomas. When a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection from his grief. On the day of the funeral, he uses it to block out the pictures and stories people share, refusing to acknowledge the memories that keep bubbling up. He won’t think about them. He doesn’t want to. He avoids the memories, until he no longer can.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
Release Date: Jun 20, 2023
Eating
Parlour Victoria: Punch pitchers now available at brunch!
Enjoy new shareable punch cocktails at Parlour Victoria during brunch, including “Commodore” (blanco tequila, blended rum, green tea, coconut, lime, honey) and “Raspberry Beret” (old tom gin, genever, plum eau-de-vie, pineapple, raspberry, sparkling rose). Pricing is $17/$18 for individual cocktails and $94/100 for shareable pitchers.
Ghostburger: New late-night hours and “Late Night Bundle” + New Happy Hour details!
Ghostburger is now open until midnight on weekends and 11pm on weekdays for late night eats from Shaw favorite. They’ve also launched an UberEats exclusive “Late Night Bundle,” which includes two Ghostburgers, one order of Fresno Wings, and two cocktails for $40 from 9pm until close. If you’re not a night owl, they’ve also updated their Happy Hour to run from 5 – 7pm with new high-quality spirits and select cocktails for only $11.
Las Gemelas: New Taco of the Month — Taco de Carne Asada from Yesi Neri-Diaz
Head Tortillera and Partner, Yesi Neri-Diaz, launched June’s Taco of the Month with a new “Taco de Carne Asada.” The new $5.50 taco features beef, salsa roja, onion, and cilantro, and is a drool worthy bite for summer. Now available at La Cosecha.
Ghostburger: Bring dad by for the “Ultimate Dad dish” — Creamed Chipped Beef
Don’t let the name fool you — this decadent Father’s Day brunch highlight is the “ultimate dad dish” according to Exec Chef Blaine Welsh. The new dish features buttermilk biscuits, pickled fresnos, & scallions, and pairs nicely with Ghostburger’s beers and brunch cocktails like the Negroni or Old Fashioned that are all available as pitchers as well. Other Father’s Day brunch favorites include “Danny’s Omelette” and Pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream.
KNEAD Hospitality + Design: 2023 DC Front Runners PRIDE Run 5K!
As the largest LGBTQ+ business in the Washington DC area, KNEAD is proud to sponsor this year’s 2023 DC front Runners PRIDE Run 5K. The PRIDE Run Foundation raises funds for many local LGBTQ+ charity organizations and the run take place THIS Friday, 6/9. Sign up for the race or make a donation
Alma Cocina Latina (Baltimore): Brunch arrives just in time for Father’s Day!
The Venezuelan hotspot known for bringing a taste of Venezuela to the Baltimore area through their creative dishes, live music performances, and tropical atmosphere is officially launching brunch. Brunch will be available starting on Father’s Day, June 18th from 10AM-2PM and will be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Las Gemelas: New Taco of the Month — Taco de Carne Asada from Yesi Neri-Diaz
Head Tortillera and Partner, Yesi Neri-Diaz, launched June’s Taco of the Month with a new “Taco de Carne Asada.” The new $5.50 taco features beef, salsa roja, onion, and cilantro, and is a drool worthy bite for summer. Now available at La Cosecha.
Pupatella: Sip on spritzes while exploring Mosaic District w/ new “Sip & Stroll” program.
Looking for a new summer activity? Mosaic District’s got you covered. Their latest “Sip & Stroll” program allows visitors to grab a cocktail at participating area restaurants as they explore the District’s many shops, public parks, and pop-ups. Visit Pupatella Mosaic to grab a signature spritz or house wine as you stroll.
Wildset & Ruse (St. Michaels): Father’s Day escape to the Eastern Shore (SAT 6/17 & SUN, 6/18)
Celebrate Father’s Day with the perfect weekend getaway to the Eastern Shore. Whether your dad loves fishing, sailing, or exquisite dining, St. Michaels has a little bit of everything that will make the weekend unforgettable. Stay at The Wildset hotel and enjoy biking around town, drinking cocktails and roasting smores fireside, and a Sunday brunch to finish off the weekend at Ruse.
Watching
Joan Baez I Am a Noise
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Jun 15, 2023
Where to Stream: DC/DOX Film Festival
Anthem
Genre: Musical
Release date: Jun 16, 2023
Where to stream: DC/DOX Film Festival
The Space Race
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Jun 17, 2023
Where to Steam: DC/DOX Film Festival
The Body Politic
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Jun 18, 2023
Where to Stream: DC/DOX Film Festival
The Mother
Genre: Mystery
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
Mixed by Erry
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Mar 2, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
The Age of Influence
Genre: Documentary
Release date: Jun 5, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
Searching for Soul Food
Genre: TV show
Release date: Jun 2, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge
Genre: Reality competition show
Release date: May 30, 2023
Where to stream: Peacock
Shooting Stars
Genre: Biographical sports drama
Release date: Jun 2, 2023
Where to stream: Peacock
Silo
Genre: Drama
Release date: May 5, 2023
Where to stream: Apple TV
Platonic
Genre: Tv Comedy
Release date: May 24, 2023
Where to stream: Apple TV
