June 26 – July 3, 2023
Doing
Mindful Mondays with Great Energy Group
What: Join the crew from Great Energy Group and Eaton’s Wellness Director Tara Aura for a unique mindfulness series, exploring movement, mindset, and music of the Black diaspora. This will be a rhythmic, restorative, yoga flow that links movement to the breath. This class is fun for inflexible people and yogis of all levels. Detailed verbal instructions, modifications for beginners, use of props and more challenging pose extensions for advanced students. Participants will stretch muscles, build strength, find balance, and create internal space, setting intentions for the week. And of course, the vibe is heightened by the healing power of music from the Black diaspora – from reggae and jazz to hip-hop and R&B.
Where: 1201 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
When: Jun 26, 2023
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-mondays-with-great-energy-group-tickets-565633514067
THE RAMMYS BEVERAGE WEEK 2023 SHOWCASE AT SHELTER!
What: Come support Shelter during The RAMMYS Beverage Week 2023 as we pack the week with special features from Monday, June 26th through Friday, June 30th! Shelter is honored to be a Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) 2023 RAMMY Award Finalist for Beer Program of the Year. As the buildup continues to the 41st Annual RAMMY Awards Gala on Sunday, July 9, we are going to celebrate our nomination with a series of special events.
Where: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington D.C., United States
When: Jun 26, 2023 | 4pm
Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/125879097190499
Uncle Nearest Whiskey & Cigar Dinner
What: Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce its second annual whiskey pairing dinner with Uncle Nearest Whiskey* on Friday, June 30 beginning at 5:30pm. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler will conduct Whiskey tastings. Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo, Executive Sous Chef Jason Rowley and Sous Chef Edward Agnew will create a three-course culinary feast prepared to complement delicious cocktails curated by Fairmont’s mixologists with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
Where: Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown 2401 M Street Northwest Washington, DC 20037
When: Jun 26, 2023 | 5:30 – 9pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncle-nearest-whiskey-cigar-dinner-tickets-633317087457
Luke Russert In Conversation with Andrea Mitchell – Sixth & I
What: “Look for me there,” news legend Tim Russert would tell his son, Luke, when confirming a pickup spot at an airport, sporting event, or rock concert. After Tim died unexpectedly, Luke kept looking for his father, following in his footsteps and carving out a successful career at NBC News. After eight years covering politics and winning an Emmy Award, Luke realized he had no good answer as to why he was chasing his father’s legacy. At a crossroads in his early thirties, feeling the pressure of high expectations as the son of two accomplished parents, Luke decided to leave the familiar path behind and set out on his own to find answers.
Where: In person & Virtual (Sixth & I 600 I St NW Washington, DC 20001)
When: Jun 27, 2023 | 6pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luke-russert-tickets-649278167477
The Golden Seas Duo – Kahil El’Zabar and David Murray
What: Sir Kahil El’Zabar, was Knighted by the Council General of France for his Global contributions to the Arts. He has performed with luminaries like, Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Ntozake Shange, Nona Hendryx, Neneh Cherry, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang, Gene Ammons, to name a few. Dr. El’Zabar holds a PHD from Lake Forest College in Inter-Disciplinary Arts. He taught music and interred disciplinary arts at the U. Nebraska/Lincoln, and U. IL/Chicago. He was Appointed by Pres. Bill Clinton to the National Task Force for Arts resenting in Education. He won the International Ambassador Award from Pres. Barak Obama’s Administration. Kahil El’zabar has served on the prestigious boards of the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Fund, The National Endowment of the Arts, and the National Campaign for the Freedom of Expression. He is also the former chairmen of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). El’Zabar has recorded over one hundred acclaimed projects, and founded and leads the legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Ritual Trio.
Where: 6950 Maple St NW, Washington, DC 20012, USA
When: Jun 27, 2023 | 7pm
Tickets: https://withfriends.co/event/15902509
AMERICAN FARMHOUSE ALES: FEAT. SCHILLING, BLACKBERRY FARM & THE SEED!
What: Join The Sovereign on Wednesday, June 28th, as we welcome owners and representatives from Schilling, Blackberry Farm, and The Seed. On this night, we will pour a variety of drafts from these renowned breweries! There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. tasting pours. The beer list is subject to change without notice.
Where: 1206 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States
When: Jun 28, 2023 | 5pm
Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/649791579936133
Slate Political Gabfest – Live
What: Emily Bazelon of The New York Times Magazine, John Dickerson of CBS News, and David Plotz of City Cast will have their signature discussion, debate, and banter in front of a live audience as they wrestle with the most important political, legal, and cultural questions of our age. Virtual attendees will receive the event access link 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the event begins.
Where: Sixth & I 600 I St NW Washington, DC 20001
When: Jun 28, 2023 | 8 – 7:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slate-political-gabfest-live-tickets-633309705377
Rachel E. Cargle and Tia Williams | Well-Read Black Girl
What: Join the newest and hottest book club in town! Glory Edim is excited to bring her legendary book club to the DC Public Library, introducing a cohort of diverse writers to future generations. For the inaugural meeting of the Well-Read Black Girl at DC Public Library Book Club, activist, entrepreneur and philanthropic innovator Rachel E. Cargle and award-winning author Tia Williams sit down with Glory to discuss their newest releases – Cargle’s memoir and manifesto, A Renaissance of Our Own and Williams’ contemporary romance, “The Perfect Find”.
Where: 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: Jun 28, 2023 | 7-9pm
Tickets: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/8651831
On the Shoulders of a Giant: Continuing Vera Rubin’s Quest to Understand Dark Matter
What: The Earth and Planets Laboratory will host a special Neighborhood Lecture honoring the late Carnegie astronomer Vera Rubin, the “Mother of Dark Matter.” Guest speaker Rachael Beaton, an astronomer from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and alumna of the Carnegie-Princeton Postdoctoral Fellowship program, will discuss Rubin’s groundbreaking observation confirming dark matter’s existence, explore dark matter’s role in galaxy formation, and highlight future avenues of research.
Where: Greenawalt Building 5241 Broad Branch Road Washington, DC 20015 United States
When: Jun 29, 2023 | 6:30 – 7:30pm
Tickets: https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/upcoming-events/neighborhood-lecture-series/shoulders-giant-continuing-vera-rubins-quest-understand-dark-matter
Thursday Night Comedy
What: It is Thursday, and that means it is time for a night of laughs at the DC Arts Center! Award-winning comedian Erick Acuña hosts an evening of improv and sketch comedy featuring some of the funniest and most unique acts in DC.
Where: DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
When: Jun 29, 2023 | 8pm
Tickets: https://www.railscomedy.com/shows/202877
Yes Queen!
What: Celebrate the queens and royalty of DC comedy! The debut show features the DMV’s funniest female-identifying and non binary comics. Polish your crown and snag your ticket for a night of bad bitch laughs. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Yellow Hammer Fund. P.S. Male comics get in for free.
Where: The Comedy Loft Of DC 1523 22nd St NW Washington DC 20037
When: Jun 29, 2023 | 8pm
Tickets: https://www.dccomedyloft.com/shows/220753
Beyoncé Dance Night – Renaissance\Renaissance
What: RENAISSANCE \ RENAIDDANCE is a celebration of Queen B’s latest masterpiece and the ballroom, disco + techno scenes that inspired it.
Where: 620 T Street NW Washington D.C., DC 20001
When: Jun 30, 2023 | 9pm
Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/beyonc-dance-night-renaissancerenaiddance-howard-theatre-tickets/13129345
Raediant Movement Presents: Deep In My Bones
What: Deep In My Bones embodies feelings of frustration resulting from being African Americans who experience rejection and accusations of misappropriation by some of our Diasporic brothers and sisters when we move our bodies in ways predominantly seen in African and Caribbean cultures. We show that as Black Americans, these movements feel native to our bodies and connect us to our brothers and sisters across the world. This work aims to highlight the connections between movements throughout and across the African Diaspora. It showcases Black American vernacular movements and Black contemporary dance forms while also infusing social and folk dances across the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southern Africa into movements.
Where: 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD, 20712
When: Jun 30, 2023 | 7 – 9pm
Tickets: https://joesmovement.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0O5d00000iru8gEAA
DC Black Food & Wine Festival
What: Sip, savor, and socialize at the DC Black Food and Wine Festival – an event that brings together the best of African-American cuisine and culture. Indulge in the flavors of black-owned businesses, enjoy tastings of fine wines, and discover new culinary delights. With live music, cooking demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow foodies, this festival is the perfect way to sip, savor, and socialize your way through the DC culinary scene. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of food, wine, and community!
Where: 2700 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20032
When: Jul 1, 2023 | 2 – 9:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-black-food-wine-festival-tickets-598039451097?aff=eand
Eli Waltz @ Miracle Theatre
What: Eli Waltz is a folk singer & songwriter based in Washington, D.C. For Eli, travel and music are inextricably linked. He cut his teeth busking in the streets of Medellin, Tel-Aviv, and Dali, China. For a long spell, he lived and performed in Beijing. His sound can most aptly be described as psychedelic folk, drawing inspiration from traditional American folk music, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, classical music, and traditional Chinese folk music. Eli incorporates a fingerpicking style modeled on folk legend Townes Van Zandt, a slide guitar style inspired by the ancient Chinese instrument Guqin and Mississippi Blues, and he draws upon the vocal stylings of Ray Lamontagne and John Lee Hooker.
Where: 535 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003
When: Jul 1, 2023 | 8pm
Tickets: https://www.unionstage.com/shows/eli-waltz-miracle-theatre/
Nationtime
What: Nationtime is a report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972. This historic event gathered Black voices from across the political spectrum, among them Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, Dr. Betty Shabazz, and Amiri Baraka. Narrated by Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, the film was considered too “militant” for television broadcast at the time, and, until recently, was only available in a “shortened” version.
Where: 4th St and Constitution Ave NW Enter and exit from 4th Street.
When: Jul 1, 2023 | 2 – 3:30pm
Tickets: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/film-programs/summer-16mm-celebrating-100-years/nationtime.html/2023/07/01/1400
Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics
What: The Washington Mystics are the premier professional women’s basketball team playing in Washington, D.C. Established in 1997, the Mystics are one of the first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) expansion franchises to be established and the longest tenured continuously operating women’s professional sports team in Washington, D.C. We look forward to seeing you at the Entertainment & Sports Arena, home of the Washington Mystics.
Where: 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: Jul 2, 2023 | 7 – 9pm
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/washington-mystics-tickets/artist/806040?
Gentle Yoga
What: Would you like to gain strength, flexibility, and balance physically while encouraging relaxation and meditation mentally? In this class taught by Beth Lawrence, we will practice a set of poses, both seated and standing using the chair as a prop, which will promote strength, flexibility, and balance physically while encouraging relaxation and meditation mentally. Designed for older adults who prefer slower-paced practice. Beth has been practicing yoga for 20 years and teaching in the DC area for fifteen. Her classes draw from traditional yoga practices, primarily Sivananda Yoga and Integral Yoga. She has earned her 500 RYT certification from the Yoga Alliance and has recently completed a program in Yoga Therapy. This class is intended for DC Residents aged sixty plus.
Where: 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007
When: Jul 3, 2023 | 11am – 12pm
Tickets: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/7607163
Celestial Stories Soundscape
What: Throughout the day, experience the soundscape, an immersive sonic experience that turns the listener’s imagination toward the stars. Celestial Stories is a soundscape of the stars in the night sky and narratives of encounters with the sky from different religious and spiritual perspectives. This piece was created using sonification techniques, in which data points of the stars in the night sky, taken from astrographic plates from 1891 to 1928, were used to generate musical tones and sounds to recreate the stars in the sky as a compilation of sounds rather than visual representation. Stories contributed by Festival participants have been woven into the sonic depiction of the slowly changing celestial sphere.
Where: This website has multiple events I can’t find a location to none!
When: Jul 3, 2023 | 11am – 5:30pm
Tickets: https://festival.si.edu/schedule?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D167482564
Reading
Author: Alford Gardener – Dalrymple and Howard Gardner
Title: Finding Home: A Windrush Story
Description: Alford Dalrymple Gardner is one of the few living passengers to have travelled on the Empire Windrush. Now published for the first time, this is his stirring life story. On 24 May 1948, the Empire Windrush sailed from Kingston, Jamaica, to harbor at Tilbury Docks. It carried 1,027 passengers and two stowaways, and more than two thirds of them were West Indies nationals. On 22nd June 1948 they disembarked onto the docks, Alford Dalrymple Gardner was among them.
Publisher: Jacaranda
Release Date: Jun 22, 2023
Author: Terah Shelton Harris
Title: One Summer in Savannah
Description: A compelling debut that glows with bittersweet heart and touching emotion, deeply interrogating questions of family, redemption, and unconditional love in the sweltering summer heat of Savannah, as two people discover what it means to truly forgive. It has been eight years since Sara Lancaster left her home in Savannah, Georgia. Eight years since her daughter, Alana, came into this world, following a terrifying sexual assault that left deep emotional wounds Sara would do anything to forget. But when Sara’s father falls ill, she is forced to return home and face the ghosts of her past.
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Release Date: Jul 4, 2023
Author: Rachel Howzell Hall
Title: What Never Happened: A Thriller
Description: It is murder in paradise as a woman uncovers a host of secrets off the rocky California coast in a gripping novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall. Colette “Coco” Weber has relocated to her Catalina Island home, where twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All Coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries. Thankfully, her college best friend, Maddy, owns the local paper and has a job sure to keep Coco busy, considering the number of elderly folks who are dying on the island.
Publisher: Amazon Publishing
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023
Author: Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Title: Promise
Description: The people of Salt Point could indeed be fearful about the world beyond themselves; most of them would be born and die without ever having gone more than twenty or thirty miles from houses that were crammed with generations of their families…. But something was shifting at the end of summer 1957.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023
Author: Dominique Broadway
Title: The Wealth Decision
Description: Demystify the path to wealth once and for all with Dominique Broadway’s unique strategy for taking control of your finances and becoming a millionaire. Based on simple steps and small decisions that build upon each other that anyone can execute (even those who have never had money or who face debt), The Wealth Decision includes:
-What orange juice has to do with building wealth (hint: it is about wanting the good stuff)
-Strategies for spending your way to wealth
-One single question to determine if you are on top of your money
-How to avoid saving your way to debt
-A road map to score higher on your credit score
-Dominique’s framework for picking the best investments for you
-What insurance has to do with your legacy
Publisher: S&S/Simon Element
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Eating
Destino: Move over, Cronut. The Chur-Clair is the new dessert of the summer (+ new menu items!) – Inspired by the fusion of a Churro and Eclair, Destino’s new Chur-Clair features churros sliced open and filled with mousse de mole negro, topped with platanos, toasted sesame, and mint. The Chur-Clair launches on the Destino menu alongside other fun summer creations, like their new vegan Olive Oil Cake (with chamoy, tajin roasted hazelnuts, and peach sorbet) and new Enchilada with wild boar chorizo with mole rojo.
Immigrant Food: New menu items include Miso Caesar, Ceviche Verde, + Tamarind Ribs – Immigrant Food just launched three new summer specials: the Ceviche Verde, Miso Caesar Salad, and Tamarind BBQ Ribs. The Ceviche Verde features shrimp, chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano pepper, and tostones, and is available at the White House and Planet Word locations. The Miso Caesar features Shiitake “bacon,” zesty wonton chips, nori, and sesame, and w/ option to add Adobo Chicken or Falafel (PW and WH only). The Tamarind BBQ Wings have a kick and feature toasted sesame and green onion (all locations including Union Market).
Pupatella: Celebrate National Limoncello Day with Pupatella’s house-made limoncello (THURS, 6/22) Pupatella is celebrating National Limoncello Day all day long with their house-made limoncellos, or “Pupacellos!” Visit their Dupont location from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 to try their Pupacellos ranging in flavor from lemon to orange, grapefruit, or apple for just $2 all day long. A limoncello on their shaded patio is the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer.
Seven Reasons: Celebrate Seven Reasons 14th St’s “Last Dance” before it closes! – As you may have heard, Seven Reasons 14th street will be closing by the end of this year. While we cannot share details quite yet on the exciting future of the restaurant, the Seven Restaurant Group team is eager to welcome guests into the space for its “Last Dance.” From now until the end of the year, Chef Enrique Limardo is bringing back the favorites that landed them as Esquire’s #1 Best New Restaurant 2019 like the Purple Ceviche, the Lomito de Tartare, and the Lamb Loin Palo-pique. Reservations here.
Conrad DC: Patriotic picnic pairings for on-the-go, Fourth of July guests! – Conrad DC is offering elevated picnic baskets for hotel guests to celebrate the holiday weekend and enjoy on-the-go while exploring our Nation’s Capital. Picnic baskets feature Route 66 chips, cookies, grilled asparagus & romesco, crudité with French onion dip, served with lavash and grilled bread and more. Prices range from $60-$85 with an optional wine add-on ($85+).
Blue Rock: “Sparkles and Stripes” July Fourth Wine pairing Enjoy a specialty sparkling wine pairing at Blue Rock to kick off your July Fourth celebrations. The sparkling wines pairing ($79) is available with the four-course tasting menu at The Restaurant. The pairing features Thibaut-Janisson, Extra Brut; L. Aubry & Fils, Brut 1er Cru, Francoise Bedel, Dis Vin Secret; and finishes with Patrick Bottex, Sparkling Rosé.
Crooked Run Fermentation: 10th Anniversary Celebration! – Celebrate 10 years of Crooked Run Fermentation on Saturday, June 24 at all three locations! Sip $4 12oz beers outside in DC on the new outdoor patio space located in Union Market District or go “back to the future” with a themed party at Crooked Run Sterling, featuring live music all day alongside a charity cornhole tournament. At Crooked Run Leesburg, enjoy FREE pizza alongside live music.
Mr. Bake Sweets: Rainbow Pudding, Cookies, and Cake Jars for Pride from Black, LGBTQ+ Baker! – Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman kicked off Pride Month when Black Pride began in DC on May 25th! For pickup within Le Fantome food hall and local delivery, the James Beard Semifinalist is offering a “Prideful Banana Pudding” with colorful streaks and Pride sprinkles and Rainbow cookies. For nation-wide shipping and local purchases, Kareem is also offering his iconic rainbow cake jars.
Choptank (Annapolis, MD): Fourth of July on the water! – Ring in the Fourth with a cocktail or orange crush in hand in downtown Annapolis with views of Chesapeake Bay! Happy hour deals include $4 draft beers, $7 wine, and $8 cocktails. Enjoy new menu items like crab and chili crusted oysters or classics like lobster rolls and crab cake sandwiches as you watch the fireworks from the waterfront deck. Valet parking is available.
Watching
See You in My 19th Life
Genre: Romance
Release Date: Jun 17, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
Scoop
Genre: Drama
Release Date: Jun 7, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
The Full Monty
Genre: Comedy
Release date: Jun 14, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
Stars on Mars
Genre: Tv Show
Release date: Jun 5, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
Pretty Freekin Scary
Genre: Comedy
Release date: Jun 15, 2023
Where to Stream: Disney+
Hailey’s On It!
Genre: Comedy
Release date: Jun 8, 2023
Where to Stream: Disney+
The Idol
Genre: Drama
Release date: Jun 4, 2023
Where to Stream: HBO max
House of the Dragon
Genre: Action
Release date: Aug 21, 2022
Where to Stream: HBO max
The Big D
Genre: Reality TV
Release date: Jun 14, 2023
Where to Stream: Peacock
Bel-Air
Genre: Tv Series
Release date: Feb 13, 2022
Where to Stream: Peacock
About My Father
Genre: Comedy
Release date: May 26, 2023
Where to Stream: AppleTV
The Wrath of Becky
Genre: Thriller/Horror
Release date: May 26, 2023
Where to Stream: AppleTV
