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Events
‘REUNION CHOIR’ Work-in-Progress Clips & Conversation
Rosedale Recreation Center (Multipurpose Room) 1701 Gales Street, NE, Washington, DCAs part of Rosedale's annual Spring Fling, step inside for work-in-progress excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary, REUNION CHOIR, about DC's legendary Eastern High School Choir. Let's talk about the […]
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 […]
$38.82Reunion Choir Work-in-Progress Clips & Conversation
Woodridge Neighborhood Library 1801 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for work-in-progress excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary, REUNION CHOIR, about DC's legendary Eastern High School Choir. Meet Joyce Garrett, the celebrated DC music teacher at the center […]
THE MINUTES: Post-Show Discussion: Retelling and Reframing Shared National History
Keegan Theatre 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesNight falls on Big Cherry, USA, a seemingly ordinary town with secrets festering beneath its folksy charm. As the city council meeting unfolds in real time, tensions rise, alliances shift, […]
$44 – $55Pride Poetry Workshop: Wronged Women – Hell Hath No Fury
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 […]
Hill Center Family Day 2026
Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WashingtonHill Center's annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic, Music, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Alpacas, and more! There will be lots of […]
Free – $10DC Movie Club Presents: Short Film Fest
Penn Social 801 E Street Northwest, Washington, DCDC Movie Club is hosting its first local filmmakers showcase! We received over 50 submissions (!) from talented filmmakers across the DMV, and somehow managed to narrow the line-up down […]
Free – $8DC Conspiracy Meet Up / Mini-Comic Swap
Aura Bar & Grill 5247 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCD.C. Conspiracy will host another Comics Creators Meet-Up! April 26. Come hang out, talk shop, and catch up with fellow cartoonists. Plus, we're turning it into a mini-comic swap. Bring […]
2026 DC History Conference
FeaturedMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DCSave the date: May 1-2, 2026 The DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the District’s past, present, and future. Since 1973, the conference organizers have provided a […]
THE MINUTES – Closing
Keegan Theatre 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesNight falls on Big Cherry, USA, a seemingly ordinary town with secrets festering beneath its folksy charm. As the city council meeting unfolds in real time, tensions rise, alliances shift, […]
$44 – $55
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