Happenings
August 1st – August 8th, 2018
Hello friends!! Join us every Wednesday for the events not to miss in the coming weeks. While our google calendar is great, sometimes events can get lost in the sauce. So here are some events we are excited for in the coming week!!
Pineapple DC presents: film to farm, a pineapple celebration ✨
Who: Pineapple DC
What: We want you — to create a better food system with us ❤️ Whether it’s your first pineapple or you’re a regular, come join us for a free event. Why’s it free? Bc we think it’s time to celebrate each other, connect, and hang with all the women we #pinefor. After all, pineapple DC has come a long way!
— What do masterful storytelling, world-renowned female chefs and regenerative agriculture all have in common? Abby Fuller (@abrafever), an award-winning documentarian and the youngest and only female director of our fave Netflix show Chef’s Table. From Chef Ana Roš’ kitchen in Slovenia to a regenerative cattle farm in Virginia, Abby highlights critical issues in our food system by filming the most highly acclaimed chefs, farmers and activists who are changing the way we eat. While Abby is currently filming an episode of Chef’s Table season 4 with a yet-to-be-revealed, revolutionary female chef, she recently made the move from LA to an 800-acre regenerative farm in rural Virginia (called Another Perfect Day) to showcase the power of this type of farming to transform our soil, environment, and planet. Join pineapple’s co-founders Ariel Pasternak and Atara Bernstein in conversation with Abby to explore how women are transforming filmmaking, farming and food–all going down at a special location in Georgetown to be announced. While viewing clips from her episode, we’ll enjoy seasonal salads from sweetgreen, whose food ethos focuses on sustainability and how its team and customers alike can be a positive force in the food system. This event is FREE so come say hey and learn about how to create a better food system together. This event is for woman-identifying guests only. we #pinefor sweetgreen for making this celebration possible!
Where: secret location in DC, TBA
When: Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 7pm – 9pm
Pun DMV
Who: Dana Fleitman
What: The DMV’s pun competition. Enjoy it from the audience, or hop on stage as a contestant … Tickets just $6! Hosted by Dana Fleitman.
Come out and wordplay! You’re invited to watch or compete in Pun DMV, our pun contest! The night features two events, based on the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championship. In the Freestyle, contestants register in advance and prepare short pun-filled speeches. In the Tournament, people sign up the night of the show for an on-the-spot pun battle. Win either contest and you can go home with some prizes.
Where: DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
When: Thurs, Aug 2nd, 2018 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Words Beats & Life Presents…Chinatown Summer Block Party
Who: Words Beats & Life
What: Every Friday evening this summer it’s time to unwind after a long week and enjoy the many arts that our city has to offer. Time to relax and take in the vibrant downtown community! Words Beats and Life brings you hip-hop arts and more for your enjoyment and participation. You can: Scratch Records with a husband and wife duo, DJ Ra, Get Messy with Graffiti – create a tag or a piece of art! Rule the Mega Chess Board, Giant Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole, Jump and Dance into Double Dutch, Get Colorful with Silk Screening (bring your own T-shirt/fabric if you like!), Play the DC Lottery – Lots of People Play! Meet the DC Lottery team at the Lucky Lottery Mobile, Lounge and bounce to music by special guests Words Beats & Life’s own Beat Junkies. This event is free and open to the public. Join us this Friday!
Where: Sixth & I St NW (Chinatown Park) – 400 I St NW – Washington, DC 20001
When: Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 5pm – 8pm
#BlogHer18 Creators Summit
Who: BlogHer18
What: Celebrating Female Content Creators Who Tell Their Stories to Inspire, Educate, and Empower. Join us for our 14th annual BlogHer at the Seaport in NYC! BlogHer was founded on the premise that women’s collective voices hold boundless power. When women come together it is often their debate, empathy, and connection that challenge norms while building community.
#BlogHer18 Creators Summit will focus on 3 key areas of content creation: Food, Beauty, and Health. Attendees will include 2,000 bloggers, social media influencers, and lady bosses, looking to live their best life through information, inspiration, and innovation. They will have the opportunity to hear from empowering keynote speakers, learn brand-building skills at influencer workshops and network with other attendees and brand partners.
#BlogHer18 Creators Summit topics will include:
- Learn From Her: Discussion around trending topics that impact women’s lives
- #WinningWomen: Personal stories of strong women leading change in their industry
- Passion to Profit: Influencers who have made their side-hustle a thriving business
- Wine + Gyn: Honest and candid talk about women’s and family health
- Influencer Workshops: Tactical sessions to hone your business, brand, and content
- Sponsor Experiences: Meet leading brands in the influencer space
- And more!
A General Admission ticket will give you access to:
- 2 days of main stage keynote programming
- Influencer workshops designed to help you level-up
- Networking opportunities with top brands
- Official meals
- A tote bag full of swag from our sponsors
Where: The Seaport District, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
When: Wed, Aug 8th – Thurs Aug 9th 2018 8am – 5pm
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