Happenings: Nov 7th – Nov 14th

Happenings

Nov 7th – Nov  14th, 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!!

A Cozy Evening with Radha Agrawal, Co-Founder of Daybreaker
Who: Radha Agrawal
What: Daybreaker Co-Founder and Chief Mama Bear, Radha Agrawal, just launched her new book, BELONG: Find Your People, Create Community and Live a More Connected Life! She’s coming to A Baked Joint in DC for ONE magical evening. Here’s the plan…
On Wednesday, November 7th, cozy up and pull up a seat cushion; we’re taking you on a journey. Radha Agrawal will mini deep dive into every tool, tip and trick she’s intentionally crafted to help you cultivate your dream tribe and start living a life of meaningful friendships. She’ll open source what she did to cultivate the Daybreaker community, a global dance movement in 23 cities around the world, and share defining moments (like what happened when she was 30 that changed everything.)
If you’re curious about finally finding friends that light you UP — this is your jam.
SOME THINGS!
+ In true Daybreaker style, we’ll sprinkle the evening with magic and mischief
+ Come with questions and an open heart
+ Admission is free but you must RSVP
This is an intimate setting. SPOTS LIMITED.
Where: A Baked Joint – 440 K St NW – Washington D.C 20001
When: Wed, Nov 7th, 2018 7pm – 9pm

 

Broccoli Talks: Tony Lewis Jr. – Prison Reform
Who: Tony Lewis Jr
What: Broccoli Talks are significant conversations from expert speakers on social entrepreneurship, education, tech, and creativity. Focusing on increasing diversity and Howard students. These talks will happen at the Broccoli Bar in hopes of empowering, encouraging, and educating our consumers and community. Tony Lewis Jr. is a community leader, workforce development specialist, re-entry expert, and champion for children with incarcerated parents. Mr. Lewis has fought relentlessly over the past 16 years to uplift and empower men, women, and children impacted by mass incarceration. His work and advocacy has been featured on CNN, BET, Elite Daily, and in the Washington Post. He is the winner of many awards including the Steve Harvey/Ford Motor Company “Best Community Leader” award and the Presidential Call to Service award.
Where: Broccoli Bar, 1817 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Thurs, Nov 8th 2018 6pm – 7pm

 

Poutinerie by Air Canada
Who: Poutinerie by Air Canada
What: “Poutinerie by Air Canada is open to the public starting Friday, November 9th, through Thursday, November 15th. Hours are 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.”
Where: 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
When: Fri, Nov 9th – Nov 16th, 2018 12pm – 10pm

 

The Fresh Ball: 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Gala
Who: The Fresh Ball
What: Celebrating 17 years of service to Hip-Hop artists, scholars, and communities worldwide.
Our second annual Fresh Ball will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Decatur House, an historic house museum located in the heart of our nation’s capital. The Fresh Ball brings together diverse advocates in the arts, education and nonprofit communities for an evening of global cuisine, Hip-Hop karaoke, and energetic live performances. Proceeds benefit the 501(c)3 nonprofit Words Beats & Life, one of the longest running community groups dedicated to preserving and sharing Hip-Hop culture with youth and adults. The penultimate event in our first ever 10-day citywide Hip-Hop festival, the Fresh Ball helps to support the international exchange of ideas rooted in Hip-Hop, as well as the transfer of that knowledge to the widest possible audience through innovative programs, events, scholarship, teaching, and convening. More than 50% of your ticket price will go to bringing world class production equipment and technology to our newly renovated Institute of Hip-Hop in Columbia Heights. There, we will host classes, events, and other gatherings for curious learners of all ages to promote Hip-Hop elements–Graffiti, DJ’ing, MC’ing–and to provide space for other multidisciplinary knowledge sharing across generational divides as this nearly 45 year-old Hip-Hop culture evolves.
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What to expect at the 2018 Fresh Ball:
Live performances + hands-on hip-hop workshops
A seated culinary tour of the world + open bar all night
An exhibition of 20 original graffiti pieces + silent auction
Hip-Hop karaoke + photo opportunities in your freshest attire
Award ceremony honoring local and national Hip-Hop cultural contributors
If you’re planning to come with a group of 5 or more, consider reserving one of our 10 personal tables — an opportunity to get close to the action and energy on stage! Half (5-person) and Full (10-person) Tables are available for advance purchase and will also include early entry to the event.
Enjoy food inspired by this year’s Hip-Hop cultural exchange destinations in China, France, and Brazil, or stop by the auction to win a “staycation” at the city’s hottest hotel, among other highly sought-after items from our generous donors.
The evening’s program also features live entertainment and awards honoring those whose contributions often go unsung with DJs spinning all of your favorite Golden Era and current tracks all night long.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for Personal Tables. Main event entry begins at 8:00 p.m.
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Thank you to our fresh 2018 Host Committe for being the life of the party:
Omrao Brown, Simone Jacobson, Naimah Armstrong, Ron Brown, Raquel Brown, Zach McGants, Tony Verlich, Flex Mathews, Nick Hernandez, John Ortiz, Joe Mauro, Teri Rosina, Asad Walker, Lester Wallace, Mark Lawrence, Kameron Matthews, Alison McNeil, Lee Perine, Jordan Pearlstein, Anaia Peddie, Dwayne Matthews, Bennie Herron, Naima McIntosh, Donnisha Johnson
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The Fresh Ball takes place during the 2018 WBL Fest. Read more about this 10-day festival and join us for events at the Kennedy Center, the Meyer Foundation, the Fridge, and more!
The Words Beats & Life Festival is an annual citywide showcase of Hip-Hop culture in our nation’s capital. WBL Fest celebrates Hip-Hop’s elements, its past, present and future architects, and the evolution of the art form. This gathering of Hip-Hop artists brings together diverse communities from the District of Columbia, the United States, and the world. WBL Fest provides a platform for the best ideas from around the globe addressing Hip-Hop’s role in solving complex challenges facing schools, universities, arts institutions, and local communities.
The festival includes public events, programs, performances, competitions, discussions, art exhibitions, celebrations, classes, and other community building activities. Honoring Hip-Hop’s long legacy, it is pivotal we engage in intergenerational dialogues and ignite collective action. Through our innovative programming rooted in a Hip-Hop approach, we aim to inspire others to create lasting social change. Our deliberate festival partnerships with local universities, the Kennedy Center, and other institutions further support us in building healthy shared futures in our city and around the world.
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Where: 748 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20006
When: Fri, Nov 9th, 2018 7pm – 11pm

 

Exhibition Opening Party: Rodarte
Who: NMWA
What: Join us to celebrate the opening of Rodarte! The celebrated American fashion brand, founded by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, is the first fashion exhibition organized by NMWA. Rodarte showcases the designers’ visionary concepts, impeccable craftsmanship, and profound impact on the fashion industry.
This after-hours event features early access to the exhibition, light refreshments from Centrolina, and an open bar. IDs will be checked at the door.
Spread the word using #RodarteDC!
Where: National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
When: Fri, Nov 9th, 2018 8pm – 11pm

 

DAYBREAKER DC // CATHARSIS 2018
Who: Daybreaker DC
What: “Eventually you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is.” — Gary Zukav
In dance we trust. On Saturday, November 10th, we’re joining forces with the fourth annual Catharsis on the Mall: A Vigil for Healing – a beautiful tradition dedicated to healing trauma across all spectrums. Tickets are free; our gift to the community, but you must RSVP. It’s not often that we get to gather together, blast music, dance and play surrounded by art and friends at the base of the Washington Monument. Let’s make the most of this and show up to kick off this amazing weekend. This will be an abbreviated event — one hour of yoga and one hour of dancing, but be sure to stick around for a day of speakers, performances and secret surprises.
See you on the dance floor.
THE LINEUP: // Yoga 11am – 12pm / Dance Party 12pm – 1pm (bring a yoga mat and a warm coat!) // Live Performances & Special Surprises
Where: The Washington Monument – 2 15th St NW – Washington, DC 20024
When: Sat, Nov 10th, 2018 11am – 1pm

 

Launch Party
Who: Shari Henry
What: You are cordially invited to attend
the Launch Party and Runway show of
Shari Henry Spring/Summer 2019 Collection
Where: 950 Maine Ave SW – 950 Maine Avenue Southwest – Washington, DC 20024
When: Sat, Nov 10th, 2018 8pm – 10pm

 

The EmporiYUM Food Festival!
Who: The EmporiYUM
What: The Emporiyum brings together 90 curated food and drink artisans and producers all under one roof. Attendees indulge in samples, sip craft cocktails, and shop throughout the food market for small bites, full prepared meals, and gifts while enjoying great tunes. More info: http://bit.ly/yum-fest
Where: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002-7003, United States
When: Sun, Nov 11th, 2018 11am – 6pm

 

First Taste: Tim Ma’s American Son at Eaton D.C.
Who: Tim Ma’s
What: Join Washington Business Journal reporter Rebecca Cooper and chef Tim Ma for an exclusive look at American Son, his flagship restaurant in the Eaton D.C. hotel.
What: Happy hour with Tim Ma and his multicultural take on American comfort food, which includes dishes such as Chinese five spice fried chicken and vegetarian nori chicharron. Sip beer, wine and cocktails in the sleek ground floor restaurant and explore many other restaurant and event spaces in Eaton, including a lively rooftop bar. Added bonus: Meet Tim Ma and hear more about how his upbringing in the Midwest as the child of Chinese immigrants informs his cooking, American Sons menu, and his vision for all of the food & beverage at Eaton DC hotel.
Space is limited and tickets will sell out. Book your ticket today!
Where: American Son at Eaton DC
When: Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 5pm – 7pm

 

Behold.Her Portrait Session: Bare It All
Who: Genevieve
What: “BARE it ALL”
With the holidays rapidly approaching, Behold.Her and Underbares are teaming up to talk about coping with holiday induced anxiety, practicing self-love, and finding comfort being in our own skins. Join us at BUREAU studio on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 for a stimulating conversation and an intimate portrait experience. Gather with women who want to hear your story and willing to share their own.  Key Talking Points: Holiday Anxieties, Self Love Tactics, Struggles with loving our bodies as is. Join Behold.Her’s special guest and discussion leader, Genevieve , founder & creative director at Underbares, for an honest and nuanced conversation with women at the gorgeous BUREAU studio. We’ll be focusing our energy on developing self worth during a time of year where we’re constantly biting our tongues at the table. We’ll be sharing the table with other women who are wanting to discuss their holiday anxieties and struggles with body image during holiday season (One woman admits that her mother is constantly pressuring her to eat meat despite her being a vegan for most of her life). This session will include a lot of vulnerability as we’ll be photographing portraits at this event wearing Underbares’s bras. You won’t be the only one getting out of your comfort zone and we have a team to lead you through the entire evening.
As women, we’re careful about what we share and how we share, that it has built barriers. This event is meant to challenge you, to push you to break from the norm, and to give you permission to share your story unapologetically.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A small welcome drink and snack, organically led conversation, portraits and interviews of each participants with Behold.Her Founder and Photographer, Leah Beilhart. These images and audio recordings will be used online, adding to an online gallery of faces and voices. This is in a documentary style format.
HOUSE RULES
No phones will be used until the end of the event
No business cards or needing to say what you do
RESPECT privacy
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Your ticket includes small bites, drinks, a private space, an interview and portrait session. You do not get to choose the image (to alleviate time with editing and publishing on time), but you do have the rights to download and use as you please. Requests will not be taken to purchase more images. If you’d like to receive a more in-depth photography session, it will need to be booked outside of Behold.Her. These images are a part of a documentary series. Special offer from BUREAU: 1 month FREE Membership or 25% OFF of an event rental for anyone that attends!
WHAT THE HELL IS A PORTRAIT EVENT These events combine intimate, roundtable discussions and documentary work. These portraits and audio interviews are to mark your moment in time sharing to the public your stand on the topic. We will ask three questions and have them recorded and later shared on our website library. We’re archiving women’s voices today so those tomorrow can listen, be inspired, and acknowledge your power and strength in this process.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
We will be wearing the bras for this photoshoot. You’re welcome to wear high-waisted jeans, skirts, or be in your undies if you prefer! Maybe even an oversized cardigan to throw over your shoulders. Yo do you boo.
WHO THE HELL IS BEHOLD.HER?
www.beholdher.co / insta @_behold.her
What began as a photography project to help women recognize childhood trauma, confront depression, and discover self-love, is now a thriving, dynamic organization dedicated to bringing women together in bold conversation. Through its unique design, each challenge-themed event offers an alternative to toxic coping mechanisms for grief and shame and instead fosters opportunities for growth through authentic self-expression. We celebrate the power and ability that each woman has within: Behold; Her.
Where: BUREAU – 1800 Wyoming Avenue Northwest – Washington, DC 20009
When: Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 5:30pm – 8:30pm

 

Lyft Pitch
Who: Lyft Pitch
What: Fill out an application and record a short video telling us why your business is going places. A committee of CEOs, investors, and prominent entrepreneurs will review your submission and select 8 finalists to pitch their business on stage at the Lyft Pitch finals for major cash and in-kind prizes.
Where: Blind Whino SW Arts Club 700 Delaware Avenue Southwest Washington DC 20024
When: Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 7pm – 10pm

 

Rock The Block: A Culinary Tour of Old Town
Who: Rock The Block: A Culinary Tour of Old Town
What: EAT & DRINK AT THE TOP RESTAURANTS IN OLD TOWN.
ALL IN ONE NIGHT. ALL FOR ONE PRICE. ALL FOR CHILDREN.
Where: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, 699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
When: Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 6pm – 9pm

 

The Ghost of Johns Hopkins Book Release by Antero Pietila
Who: Antero Pietila
What: Antero Pietila writes another bombshell, “The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: The Life and Legacy that Shaped an American City.” For those whose eyes were opened by his book, “Not in My Neighborhood: How Bigotry Shaped a Great American City,” you will find this book mind boggling. Come here his discussion and be one of the first to purchase his book on November 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
Red Emma’s will have copies of the book for sale for this Early Bird audience. General Sales of the Book become available on November 15th.
Where: Union Baptist Church, 1201 Druid Hill Ave A, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA
When: Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 6pm – 7:30pm

Upcoming Events Not To Miss:

MetroCooking DC 2018 Dec 1st

Georgetown Glow: Light Art Festival – Opening Night (FREE) Dec 1st

Washingtonian Winter Wine Classic Dec 5th