Happenings: Feb 28th – March 7th 2018

Happenings

Feb 28th – March 7th 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!!

2018 Food Tank Summit (Washington, DC) – Cultivating the Next Generation of Young Food Leaders
Who: George Washington University, World Resources Institute, the National Farmers Union, Future Farmers of America, and the National Young Farmers Coalition.
What: Celebrating Food Tank’s 4th Annual Washington DC Food Tank Summit
Where: Jack Morton Auditorium – 805 21st Street Northwest – Washington, DC 20052
When: Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 9am – 5pm

Toli Moli x Duende District present: COOK + BOOK, a friendly gathering on the last Wednesday of each month to learn more about cooking with Asian ingredients at home
Who: Chef Seng Luangrath
What: On February 28th, the second edition of COOK + BOOK will take place at Union Market with a cooking class focused on making the Lao cuisine staple, Kua Mee, led by renowned local restaurateur Chef Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao and Padaek. Stir-fried noodles sold on banana leaves or newspaper are one of Chef Seng’s favorite childhood snacks. Learn how to make this comforting dish and talk to Chef Seng about what ingredients at the Toli Moli Burmese Bodega you can use for home cooking.Following Chef Seng’s demonstration, in thanks to a partnership with Harvey’s Market, Almaala Farms and Toli Moli, you’ll also get a “bodega bag” filled with everything you need to make your own Kua Mee at home!This month’s book available for purchase is the 2018 release Hawker Fare written by the Laotian author and chef at two-time-Michelin-star restaurant Commis, James Syhabout.
Where: Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
When: Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

Wine and Friel
Who: Matt Torney and dramaturg Adrien-Alice Hansel
What: Spend Thursday evening with us at Studio as we explore the rehearsal process, design concept, and the play’s themes with director Matt Torney and dramaturg Adrien-Alice Hansel. It’ll be informal, informative, and totally awesome. From one nerd to another: you don’t want to miss this one. Start reading today: Your $20 ticket covers a complimentary digital copy of the script, unlimited wine, and dinner catered by one of Studio’s neighborhood restaurants. Grab your culturally curious friends: Invite them to join you—the more the merrier! Each guest ticket is $20 and includes a copy of the script as well. Purchase your tickets by February 26, as space is limited.
Where: Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
When: Thurs, March 1st,2018 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Networking and Happy Hour at the French Embassy
Who: Skema
What: Network with fellow Francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals, business people as well as Skema Business School students and alumni at the French Embassy. Skema, an international business school with 6 campuses on 4 continents, including one in the US, will bring students and alumni to the event. They will also make a short presentation about the school. Chef Mark Courseille of Le Café Descartes at The French Embassy will prepare a buffet featuring excellent French food. Open Bar featuring French wines and beers. Dress Code: Business, Business Casual or Cocktail Attire. This event is organized in collaboration with our member Mer Events LLC.
Where: Maison Francaise at the French Embassy, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C.
When: Fri, March 2nd,2018 6pm – 9:30pm

FoodTalksDC: The Color of Our Roots and Wellness
Who: FoodTalksDC
What: At FoodTalksDC we share impactful food narratives that penetrate communities, individuals, and the partners around us. Food is a pathway to unlock conversations about health, healing, advocacy, sustainability, environmental issues and much more. It is our primary mission to provide a platform that promotes wholesome food journeys that spotlight people of color, specifically in black and brown communities. The first of its kind for FoodTalksDC, and in celebration of Black History Month, we are creating space for black and brown women to share our roots and food wellness journeys. This will be an interactive collective experience where stories will be documented and shared with a broader audience on our social media platform. Each woman is the narrator of HERstory, making her the storyteller. This event is for the everyday black and brown woman; our voices are powerful. The Waterhole is Mt. Rainer’s very first commercial juice bar, owned and operated by Lisa Harris, a black woman who started the business as a result of her father’s passing due to health complications. You will have the opportunity to hear Lisa’s food + wellness story firsthand. Guiding our conversations for the evening, Tambra Raye is the founder of WANDA which is an awesome initiative that empowers women and girls to lead and create healthy communities in Africa and the Diaspora. Additionally, Leta Larke will be our dynamic photographer, capturing personal images of you for our online photo series. Everyone will receive a digital copy! Feel free to creatively express your heritage and roots through personal style. This event is limited to 15 women!
Where: The Waterhole – 4004 34th Street – Mount Rainier, MD 20712
When: Sat, March 3rd,2018 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Real Comedians of Social Media
Who: Kevonstage
What: Real Comedians of Social Media
Where: Washington, DC, USA
When: Sun, March 4th, 2018

Knowledge is Profit Financial Literacy Summit
Who: HBCUWallStreet
What: Are you up to you ears in credit card debt? Do you have a good job but don’t have any money left over after you pay your bills every month? Have you always wanted to invest your money in stocks or real estate, but don’t where to get started? We think we figured out how we can help you out!
The Knowledge is Profit Summit is a 4 day virtual financial literacy event comprised of practical steps given by dynamic industry leaders and experts designed to equip attendees with tools to become more financial literate. This financial literacy summit will help you figure out how to:

1. Create and follow a realistic budget
2. Fix your credit report and raise your score
3. Start saving by thinking more in, less out
4. Purchase stocks in less than 30 days
5. Learn how to get life insurance and why
6. Learn how to start a profitable business to increase your monthly income
Where: Virtual Live Stream
When: Mon March 5th – Thurs March 8th, 2018

Consent Role-Play Workshop
Who: Lemon Collective
What: One thing that we’ve learned from the #metoo movement is that, as a society, we do not know how to ask for or how to give consent. At one extreme, this contributes to sexual abuse. Even more pervasive are the unsatisfying encounters and bad sex that our inability to communicate leads to. Let’s tackle this head on! At this workshop, we will define consent, discuss different kinds, and then practice communicating what we do and don’t want, all in a safe, supportive environment. You will leave more confident in your ability to advocate for yourself and to hear your partner’s needs. This workshop is open to everyone. Ticket price is per person.
Where: The Lemon Collective – 3015 Georgia Avenue Northwest – Washington, DC 20001
When: Tues, March 6th, 2018 7pm – 9pm

Cheese of the Month Party: Irish Cheeses!
Who: Cheesemakers at J&L Grubb in Fethard, Ireland
What: Join us at our monthly Cheese of the Month Club party, where we will be featuring a handmade semi-soft, cow’s milk blue cheese. With a creamy texture and its recognizable blue veiny appearance this month’s cheese is made by the master cheesemakers at J&L Grubb in Fethard, Ireland. As always, we’ll unveil a bonus cheese selected by our cheesemonger to tantalize your taste buds. You’ll taste and learn how to make dishes featuring each cheese and will take home recipe cards so you can recreate the experience at home. Take advantage of a 10% discount that night on any in-store cheese and wine purchases.
Where: Via Umbria – 1525 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest – Washington, DC 20007
When: Wed, March 7th,2018 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Perfect Liars Club
Who: Perfect Liars Club
What: Perfect Liars Club happens on the first Wednesday of every month! NOTE: Seating is first come, first served. Don’t have tickets? A limited number of cash-only tickets are available for purchase the night of the show, starting at 5:30pm.
Where: The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
When: Wed, March 7th,2018 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Upcoming Events Not To Miss:

BrunchCon – BrunchCon is making its way to Washington, D.C.! The acclaimed food + drink festival all about brunch, now in its third year, is coming to our nation’s capital in 2018.

DC Big Flea & Antiques Market – Once again, the DC Big Flea & Antiques market will be at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA on March 3-4. Over 700 booths of unique, affordable, and beautiful antiques & collectibles for your purchasing pleasure! 2 huge halls full to the brim with exhibitors from over 20 states! Some as far away as California! Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this exciting event! It’s an AMAZING treasure hunt!