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Pride Poetry Workshop: Erasure Poems
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United States2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB The Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and […]
The Great 8 Fashion Tour East of The River Presents: In The Pocket – The Magical, Mystical Influence of Go-Go On Culture Style and Fashion
Yaleen Beauty Makerspace 3443 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DCAn interactive "tour stop" exploring the impact of Go-Go music on fashion and cultural expression in Washington, DC. Through visual media, archival material, and community storytelling, attendees will explore how rhythm, movement, and sound shape personal style and creative identity. The event highlights Go-Go as a living cultural force that influences fashion, community connection, and […]
The Power of Knowing: John Lewis, Poetry & Hip-Hop Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesWednesday, March 11 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Ward 5 | Woodridge Neighborhood Library The Power of Knowing is an interactive workshop that brings together the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and the expressive energy of hip-hop and spoken word. Led by poet, spoken-word artist, and hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr. in partnership […]
Carry On: Oratory Competition – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Joe's Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier, MDThursday, March 12, | 6:30 PM | Prince George's County | Joe's Movement Emporium The Carry On: Oratory Competition honors the speeches of the Honorable John Lewis as students will use their voices to bring truth to power in a contemporary setting. As an oratorical competition, students will gain confidence in public speaking, learn more […]
She Comes First
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCThis live storytelling show isn't polite. It's personal. She Comes First is Story District's annual night of true stories told by women - bold, funny, complicated, honest, and sometimes all at once. You'll hear voices across generations and backgrounds. It's not just a show. It's a space where real experiences get the mic and connection […]
$30 – $35Pride Poetry Workshop: Queer Homage
Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St. NW, Washington DC, MD, United States2026 PRIDE POETRY WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTS CLUB The Arts Club of Washington announces a slate of free community writing workshops for 2026, led by five Pride Poets-in-Residence. Workshops are designed to be generative, so participants will leave each session with a new poem-in-progress, and are open to writers of all levels of experience and […]
Behind The Headlines
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCBlack journalists have always been on the frontlines, telling the stories that shape our communities and holding power accountable. In this special live performance, DC?s Black journalists step out from behind the byline and onto the stage to share the "stories behind the stories". Through true, personal storytelling, they will reveal the moments that changed […]
$33.4865 Years of Good Trouble: SNCC in DC – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesApril 2, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, by leaders including Congressman Lewis. Mosaic invites SNCC members into conversation around SNCC's work, legacy and more. Programmed in Partnership with the John Lewis Institute of Peace. Learn […]
Fashion Intel: Mission No. 4 – Who Is Ralph Lauren?
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCA book talk with author Alan Flusser about the iconic American Designer Ralph Lauren. MISSION PURPOSE This Fashion Intel mission connects history to action, moving from analysis to creation, demonstrating how fashion operates as advocacy in real time. This mission supports High Tea Society | AskYourAuntea programs, advancing leadership and creative confidence for girls in Washington, DC. Dress with […]
Millennium Arts Salon Talkback – Mosaic Theater’s Young John Lewis Reflection Series
Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesApril 12, 2026 | Ward 6 | Atlas Performing Arts Center Millennium Arts Salon holds a talkback conversation bridging arts and activism after a matinee performance of Young John Lewis. Learn more.
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