Happenings: August 8th – August 15th

Happenings

August 8th – August 15th, 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!!

#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

Where: The Seaport District, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
When: Wed, Aug 8th – Thurs Aug 9th 2018 8am – 5pm

 

Women Behind the Lens
Who: The Heurich House Museum
What:  The Heurich House Museum will present the works of four influential early female filmmakers during the series, Women Behind the Lens, each Wednesday evening from July 18th until August 8th. The museum’s new Carriage House Gallery will be turned into a screening room focusing on the work of one filmmaker each week. These films will transport you back to the early era of the film industry through the eyes of the females who created the art. On Wednesday, August 8th from 6-8pm, Women Behind the Lens will present “The Hitch-Hiker” by Ida Lupino. The first female-directed film noir, “The Hitch-Hiker” was released in 1953 and is based on the true-life story of Billy Cook. Lupino, who founded the independent film studio The Filmakers, often focused on issue-oriented films created with a low-budget and incorporated aspects of Billy Cook’s life into this film. This work is also her first film to feature an all-male cast.
Where: Carriage House Gallery – 1921 Sunderland Place NW – Floor 1 – Washington, DC 20036
When: Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

Georgetown’s 2018 Sunset Fitness in the Park: Free Outdoor Fitness Series
Who: Georgetown’s 2018 Sunset Fitness in the Park
What: SAVE THE DATE! The Georgetown Business Improvement District is celebrating summer in Georgetown with Sunset Fitness in the Park, a free series of outdoor fitness classes, taking place every Wednesday from June 6 – August 29. Starting June 6 through August 29, attend FREE outdoor fitness classes hosted by different Georgetown studios. The hour-long sessions begin at 6 p.m. in Georgetown Waterfront Park near the intersection of Potomac Street and K/Water Street. Registration for each month will open up 2 weeks prior to the first class of the month. Registration is strongly suggested and each class is capped at 100 participants. Walk-in are welcome, space permitting. Please bring a yoga mat, and we’ll provide you with bottled water and snacks. REGISTER TODAY Cancellations: All registrants will be notified of weather cancellations by 3pm on class day, along with rescheduled class details when possible. If you are unable to attend, please email events@georgetowndc.com to cancel your registration in order to allow another attendee to participate.
Where: barre3 DC – Georgetown, 1000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
When: Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 6pm – 7pm

 

OK Google: Launch My Apparel Brand
Who: Ok Google
What: The Google Digital Coaches Program x Black Girl Ventures presents OK GOOGLE: LAUNCH MY APPAREL BRAND – Join us for a conversation with DC’s leading apparel brands on the ins and outs of launching a line of statement tees that push the needle on design, culture and purpose. Learn about Google Digital Tools to operate your clothing business. The evening will be filled with stories from creatives who have successfully taken an apparel idea from vision to visibility and beyond. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with the designers during the event. Small bites and drinks will be provided.
Featured guest:
Dionna Dorsey, Creator of District of Clothing – Birthed from the same spirit of those who reject the sidelines, awake with a passion to move forward and are inspired to make their dreams reality, DISTRICT of CLOTHING was created to empower and encourage.
We triumphantly embrace the creative, entrepreneurial, and community dreamer/doer spirit blossoming throughout our nation, and we purposefully intend to help spread this message across as many districts as possible.
JC, Creator of Bailiwick Clothing – Bailiwick is an apparel brand that artfully merges the worlds of design, culture and purpose. We make clothing that we love, share our stories with the world, and give back to the great cities we inhabit. Inspired by the pride and positive energy generated by the District of Columbia, we aim to create clothing that reflects the nation’s capital. Our shirts capture the culture of one of the world’s most international and vibrant cities with images and messages that ring true with the people who live, work, and play in the most influential city on the planet.
Dre, Creator of Onus Tees – …ön.us.tees is a clothing brand that aims to promote Honest Propaganda through walking billboards of positivity… each message, each theme, each design is something we stand for and behind completely… our mission is to evoke emotion from both ön.us.folks that proudly wear the brand and of those that encounter the brand… spreading our message and motto…”…because honestly, the onus is on us.”
Where: Google DC – 25 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest – Washington, DC 20001
When: Thurs, Aug 9th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

Walk and Shop
Who: Walk and Shop
What: Walk the streets of Georgetown to learn home decor shopping secrets like the pros!
Learn how to shop for the best accessories and decor pieces with Splendor Styling. Interactive 2-hour workshop. Crafted shopping trip! We’ll meet at Fostr for introduction and then go to 4 favorite stores in Georgetown.
Cocktails, instruction and good company included – $40
Where: Fostr Collaborative – 1027 33rd St NW – Suite 250 – Washington, DC 20007
When: Thurs, Aug 9th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

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 10th, 2018 5pm – 8pm

 

3rd Annual Luau “Ono Grindz” in the Courtyard
Who: ALOHA CR3W crew
What: ~Rain or shine, it’s Luau time!!~ The ALOHA CR3W crew is hard at work planning for an AWESOME Courtyard Luau next Saturday, August 11th 2018 @ 7pm. We’ve reserved one of DC’s prestine courtyards, complete with an enclosed party Penthouse to keep the party going regardless of the weather. Open bar, Tropical-themed cocktails, Hawaiian shirts/ ALOHA Attire, live-music, dancing, scenic DC skyline backdrop, and festive way to spend your Saturday evening. Catering will be provided by local hawaiian chefs specializing in Hawaiian cuisine.
Why: In ancient times, Hawaiians held traditional feasts to mark special occasions—the birth of a child, a successful harvest or victorious battle were all reasons to honor the gods who showed them favor. Come help us celebrate the mixing of cultures in DC and Hawaii by start the month of August in style. Join us on August 11th, 2018 @ 7pm to support the rise of Hawaiian cuisine in DC.
Where: Undisclosed Location in Navy Yard DC – Washington, DC 20003
When: Sat, Aug 11th, 2018 7:30pm – 11pm

 

Breakthrough Music Business Summit Washington, D.C.
Who: The Breakthrough Music Summit
What: This is just a pre-registration ticket. When the 20 tickets become available pre-registers will be notified 72 hours before the general public.
The Breakthrough Music Summit is for any artist that wants to have ultimate breakthrough in their career.This career & life changing event with former A&R Director, music industry success coach, and music business strategist will not only be a roadmap to further your career but in one night you will be able to break through the limiting beliefs and habits that have caused roadblocks in you achieving ultimate success in the music industry that you desire and deserve. This event is only available to the 20 artists that want to have breakthrough in their career. This won’t be another boring conference or lecture. This is going to be a hands on meeting with the premier music business success and strategist coach Matthew Rix! Matthew Rix introduction video on the Breakthrough Music Business Summit https://youtu.be/RTy54RzkWq0
Matthew Rix has spent 20 years in the music industry in various job titles including being a senior A&R director, an A&R consultant, and regional promotions coordinator and for the past few years Matthew is the “go to” guy for artists. He’s been called on to assist artist in the studio that are dealing with creative blocks (songwriting, artistic direction), negotiated record deals and his music business audio series “Mattrix Minute” had over 8.4 million sales and streams in 2014 alone from 38 different nations. Matthew’s purpose with this event is taking your career from good to outstanding. This is not Artist showcase, A&R audition, A mixer.
This is for artists that want to find out how to take their career to the next level, whichever area that might be and receive the tools to achieve it.
Each attendee will receive the following:
Entry into The Breakthrough Music Summit
Free copy of the soon to be released “7 Tips for unprecedented success” by Matthew Rix
One song submission to be featured on a special Mattrix Mixtape event compilation (And you get paid for every sale and stream on this compilation)
A private coach that will do follow up with you and help you with your compilation success.
If you’re ready for breakthrough then this summit is for you!
Where: TBA – Washington DC
When: Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 3pm – 6pm

 

Grrrls* Night
Who: Grrrls* Night
What: Grrrls* Night is a space for women, trans comrades of all genders, and femmes to come together and talk socialism — or just be social. New members and DSA-curious Grrrls*, come say hi and connect with us!
We love Wunder Garten for its accessibility, full bar if you’re not a beer drinker (and no-pressure vibe if you’re not a drinker, period), kid- and dog-friendly policies, and tons of lawn games. We’ll have materials and instructions for making red rose pins, and welcome any other crafty/creative ideas (buttons? zines?) folks would like to bring and share. We’ll also be passing the can to raise a few bucks to support any comrades who may have legal needs coming out of the citywide anti-fascist action earlier in the week.
BONUS for those who get tuckered out by too much socializing but still want to pop by: there’s a free outdo…
Where: Wunder Garten, 1101 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
When: Wed, Aug 15th, 2018 6pm – 9pm

 

Georgetown’s 2018 Sunset Fitness in the Park: Free Outdoor Fitness Series
Who: Georgetown’s 2018 Sunset Fitness in the Park
What: SAVE THE DATE! The Georgetown Business Improvement District is celebrating summer in Georgetown with Sunset Fitness in the Park, a free series of outdoor fitness classes, taking place every Wednesday from June 6 – August 29. Starting June 6 through August 29, attend FREE outdoor fitness classes hosted by different Georgetown studios. The hour-long sessions begin at 6 p.m. in Georgetown Waterfront Park near the intersection of Potomac Street and K/Water Street.August 1 session – Fuel Body Lab.  Registration for each month will open up 2 weeks prior to the first class of the month. Registration is strongly suggested and each class is capped at 100 participants. Walk-in are welcome, space permitting. Please bring a yoga mat, and we’ll provide you with bottled water and snacks. REGISTER TODAY Cancellations: All registrants will be notified of weather cancellations by 3pm on class day, along with rescheduled class details when possible. If you are unable to attend, please email events@georgetowndc.com to cancel your registration in order to allow another attendee to participate.
Where: CorePower Yoga, 1055 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite L14A & L14B, Washington, DC 20007, USA
When: Wed, Aug 15th, 2018 6pm – 7pm

Upcoming Events Not To Miss:

Baltimore Book Festival 2018 Sept 28th

Outessa Fest Sept 29th

Defence Media Awards Oct 7th