Happenings: January 2019

January 16th – January 23rd 2019

Hello friends!! Join us every Wednesday as events not to miss are added to the monthly happenings.  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 weeks!!

Ibi Zoboi – Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Who: Ibi Zoboi
What: Ibi Zoboi – Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America — at Union Market *For Adults and Teens* Wednesday, January 16, 2019 – 7 p.m. What does it mean to be a Black teenager in the United States? This collection, curated and edited by young adult author Ibi Zoboi, is a varied, polyphonic exploration of the Black experience. These nuanced and thought-provoking stories, written by bestselling and emerging African American authors, demonstrate that there are countless ways to be Black enough. Join Ibi Zoboi, a National Book Award Finalist, in conversation with D.C. based YA authors. Ages 14 and up. Ibi Zoboi will be in conversation with Jason Reynolds, Leah Henderson and Renee Watson. This conversation will be moderated by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Where: Politics and Prose at Union Market 1270 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
When: Wed, January 16th, 2019 7pm – 8pm

Friend Request
Who: Friend Request
What: Both research and lived experience confirm the importance of friendship in our lives. We know how difficult and sometimes hilariously awkward it can be to make new friends as an adult, especially in this fast-paced city and social media era where your “friends” aren’t always the people you can lean on or invite over to binge-watch a season of reality TV.
Connect with other local women at our ever-popular speed-friend-making event. Come alone or bring a friend, and leave with new friendship prospects during a night of speed socializing. Following Friend Request, we’ll curate three follow-up events to give you more opportunities to build new friendships and deepen the conversation. There will be two speed-friending circles on this night—one for women in their 20s and one for women in their 30s. Sign up for the group that feels like the right fit for you.
For women in their 20s and 30s. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman.
Where: Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001,
When: Wed, January 16th, 2019 7pm – 8pm

Briclyn Ent. Presents Crush Your Craft ft. KevOnStage
Who: Briclyn Entertainment
What: Briclyn Entertainment presents a monthly workshop series with creative individuals within the Entertainment Industry, such as Film, Music and Marketing. Moderated by Industry Tastemakers, the series will provide a platform for featured guests to speak on their craft and how they stay inspired to crush it everyday. This event is an opportunity to network, learn and give back to those on a similar path.
Kevin is an Entertainer! He is an actor, comedian, playwright, director, filmmaker and content creator. He does it all! Kevin was born in El Paso, TX in his grandmother’s bed — true story. His comedic genius was derived from growing up in the Fredericks household where you had to be funny to stay in the living room with the grown folks. His infectious personality was honed while traveling the U.S. with his military family, where he learned to make friends quickly with his timing and wit.
KyleOnTheMic also known as the millennial hype man is an all around triple threat host. With his energetic and one of a kind personality, Kyle is someone that definitely brings out the energy in the room, and expects you to keep the same energy as well.
As a recent graduate of Bowie State University and serving as Mister Bowie State University 2017/2018, Kyle has hit the ground running and is nowhere close to stopping . He has worked for Fox 5, BET, and currently works with Radio One and the Washington Wizards. He is also a proud member of the Epsilon’s Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., so if there’s any Greek in the building show him some love.
You can stay entertained and can keep up with him on his social media, @KyleOnTheMic. This millennial hype man doesn’t just host, he entertains.
Where: City Winery DC, 1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
When: Wed, January 16th, 2019 6pm – 9pm

Tropic Like It’s Hot – An Interactive Tiki Cocktail Class
Who: Tory Pratt
What: Join master cocktail crafter Tory Pratt, for an interactive tiki class. You will learn how to shake, stir & garnish classic tiki cocktails. And then you’ll drink them! The perfect thing to stave off that seasonal affective disorder.
What to expect:
*Tory Pratt, Founder of Pratt Standard will offer hands-on instruction in the layering of exotic flavors for three tiki cocktails
*Musubi, dumplings & other deliciously fitting snacks from Qui Qui Catering
*Personal take-home tiki glass
Ages 21 and over only. Please drink responsibly.
Where: Mess Hall, 703 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
When: Thurs, January 17th, 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Jean Case
Who: Jean Case
What: Philanthropist, investor, and technology pioneer Jean Case brings to life five principles common to the people and organizations that change the world in Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose. The book is a call to action to overcome fear, be bold, and take risks for those seeking to live extraordinary lives and bring about transformational change.
Weaving together real-world stories from dozens of ordinary people who ended up doing extraordinary things, as well Case’s own transformational life experiences, Be Fearless provides a clear roadmap for individuals and organizations to ignite change at work, in life, and in communities.
Case vividly illustrates the five principles with storytelling—from John F. Kennedy’s history-making moonshot, to Jane Goodall’s remarkable breakthroughs with chimpanzees, José Andrés’ mission as a food first-responder, Airbnb’s reinvention of the hospitality industry, Bryan Stevenson’s ambitious efforts
Where: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Thurs, January 17th,2019 7pm – 8pm

EnrichHER Spark Washington, DC Summit 2019
Who: EnrichHer
What: Founders: Let us Train You. Let Us Fund You. Let us connect you to other incredible female entrepreneurs.
EnrichHER Spark conferences are local initiatives designed to help entrepreneurs with coaching, capital, and connections. In business, the saying is “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” EnrichHER Spark allows entrepreneurs to advance their businesses by making meaningful face-to-face connections with local leaders, investors, business coaches, and like-minded entrepreneurs. Our 2018 EnrichHER Spark DC Conference was a huge success!
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Funders: EnrichHER Funding allows you to invest between $100 and $100,000 in a pre-screened women-led business. Meet some of our featured founders at this event.
Where: 25 Massachusetts Ave NW #900 – Washington, DC 20001
When: Tues, January 22nd, 2019 6pm – 9pm

Mick Jenkins with Special Guest Kari Faux
Who: Mick Jenkins
What: Drawing inspiration from early-20th century poets and hip-hop’s most powerful voices, Chicago native Mick Jenkins has a talent described as “gloriously uncommon.”
After breaking onto the scene with his acclaimed 2014 mix tape The Water[s], Jenkins continued to grow, evolve, and challenge audiences with the bright and adventurous Waves, his debut album The Healing Component, and a pair of EPs, Or More; The Anxious and Or More; The Frustration. With his 2018 album Pieces of a Man, Jenkins has gone further than he ever has before toward a unified theory of hip-hop: rigorous but sensitive, technical but deeply musical.
Where: Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
When: Tues, January 22nd,2019 8pm – 9pm

pineapple DC presents: grape expectations
Who: Pineapple DC
What: We care about where our food comes from, so what about our wine? Better yet, how does the way it was made affect the way it tastes, our preferences, and its impact on the food system?
Picking out a bottle of wine can sometimes leave you with more questions than answers. What is the difference between organic, biodynamic, conventional, and natural wine? How does the price reflect the quality of the wine? By the time we pull a bottle off the shelf, we might be more focused on getting out of the store rather than the story behind the grape. How do we answer the questions of what happens from grapevine to fine wine?
In collaboration with Squarespace, our conversation partner and the all-in-one website-building platform, join pineapple DC for a cozy evening at Flight Wine Bar as we uncork the world of wine–––from terroir to taste. In a conversation with Felicia Colbert of A Rake’s Progress, Michelle Lim Warner of DCANTER, Swati Bose of Flight Wine Bar, Rebekah Pineda of Domestique, and Stacey Khoury-Diaz of Dio Wine Bar, we’ll go back-to-basics with our favorite beverage and learn more about wine as an agricultural product, dissect conventional versus natural wines, and everything in between. Because our panelists are “winetrepreneurs” in their own right, they’ll share more about the business of vino and how they’re shaping the way DC gets its next glass. Plus, we’ll learn how to better understand our own wine preferences and pick that next perfect bottle.
After the chat, panelists will lead wine tasting breakout groups with two featured wines so that you can put your palate to practice with wine experts right by your side.
To accompany the taste sesh, we’ll have womxn-powered bites from Pear Plum Cafe thanks to our friends at Caviar.
Where: Flight Wine Bar – 777 6th St NW – Washington, DC 20001
When: Wed, January 23rd, 2019 7:30pm – 9:30pm