Creativists In Dialogue Podcast
2023-03-01 - 2024-03-01 | DC
Creativists in Dialogue is a podcast embracing the creative life, with hosts Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Oliver. In this weekly podcast, the hosts interview people from all walks of life about the role that creativity plays in shaping who they are. They explore creativity at both the practical level, and the process level. On occasion, they also delve into the philosophical dimensions of creativity that might have influenced a person’s life and work. Listen today!
Event Details
Host: Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Oliver
Date: Now Through March 1, 2024
Location: Online
Podcast link: https://creativists.substack.com/podcast
For More Information
Contact: Gabriella Jones
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: gjones@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202.770.3077 Ext. 810

Last Supper Daily Viewings
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-08 | Studio Acting Conservatory, 3423 Holmead Place NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
Studio Acting Conservatory announces a week of daily viewings for the public to experience the Last Supper sculpture, by artist Akili Ron Anderson. Created by artist Akili Ron Anderson in the early 1980s as a commission for the New Home Baptist Church, Jesus and his disciples are depicted as African American men, an example of the artist’s mission of placing Black people in the center of an ongoing cultural conversation. Since its discovery in 2019, the massive 20-foot wide Last Supper sculpture has been cleaned, repaired and conserved by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. NMAAHC also created a 3D rendering of the sculpture, which has been accessioned into its permanent collection. Anderson, a tenured art professor at Howard University, is considered part of the Black Arts Movement of the 1970s, and is a member of the AfriCobra Collective. The Last Supper sculpture will be open to the public from 1-4pm daily, during the week of Passover and Easter. A guide will be on hand to provide context and answer questions.
Event Details
Host: Studio Acting Conservatory
Date: April 3, 2023 – April 8, 2023
Location: 3423 Holmead Place, NW, Washington, DC 20010
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://studioactingconservatory.org/about
For More Information
Contact: Emily Morrison
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: info@studioactingconservatory.org
Phone: 202 – 232 – 0714

Story District Storytelling Showcase
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
WBL kicks off the annual Word Power Festival featuring some of the DMV’s most stellar performance artists as you’ve never seen them before: Sharing personal true life tales courtesy of our friends at Story District.
FEATURING: A’niya Taylor, Girl Genius, Nerd, Precious Foreman, and Malpractice
All Ages, Food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes
Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry.
Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival happening April 4-9th. More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 4, 2023 @ 6pm
Location: Busboys And Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-story-district-storytelling-showcase-tickets-570813858617
For More Information
Contact: Patrick Washington
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: dop@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Jessica Care Moore w/ musical guest Wendel Patrick
2023-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20566
Jessica Care moore is an internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer. She will be accompanied by professor and composer Wendel Patrick.
Part of the 2023 Words Beats & Life Festival

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

PART OF THE WORDS BEATS & LIFE FESTIVAL 2023
More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, Eaton DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 5, 2023 @ 6pm
Location: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F Street NW, Washington DC, 20566
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2023/04-april/words-beats-life/
For More Information
Contact: Mazi Mutafa
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email:mazi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

DMV Youth Poet Laureates showcase w/ O-Slice
2023-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Busboys and Poets Baltimore, 3224 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Witness tomorrow’s leaders today as all of our area’s Youth Poet Laureates lift their voices (representing DC, Montgomery Co., Prince George’s Co. and Arlington Co.) –
Special Guest performance by O-Slice
DMV Youth Poet Laureates: Allison Xu, Ribka Desta, Sophia Hall
+ The Baltimore YPL: A’niya Taylor
Music by DJ Shablast
All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes.
Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry.

Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival happening April 4-9th. More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 5, 2023 @ 6pm
Location: Busboys and Poets Baltimore
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-dmv-youth-poet-laureates-showcase-w-o-slice-tickets-570854550327
For More Information
Contact: Patrick Washington
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: dop@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team Showcase w/ Born I
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Busboys and Poets Columbia, 6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD, 21044
Powerful presentation & insightful lyrics will be on the menu as the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team performs together for the first time ever.
Guest Perfomer: Born I
All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes
Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry.
PART OF THE WORDS BEATS & LIFE FESTIVAL 2023
More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 6, 2023 @ 6pm – 8pm
Location: Busboys and Poets Columbia, 6251 Mango Tree Road Columbia, MD 21044
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-dmv-youth-poetry-slam-team-showcase-w-born-i-tickets-571048691007
For More Information
Contact: Patrick Washington
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: dop@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Other People's Poetry Open Mic w/ TLoW
2023-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Busboys and Poets Monroe, 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
It’s Not Quite Karaoke! Bring your favorite poems, songs or rap lyrics to read onstage – then listen to DJ Shablast play all your favorites! Feature poet – T-Low, aka “The Lover of Words”.
Guest Perfomer: TLow Host: Project MC. DJ: DJ B-Blast
All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes
Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry.

Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 7, 2023 @ 6pm
Location: Busboys And Poets, 625 Monroe Street NE
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-opp-other-peoples-poetry-open-mic-w-tlow-tickets-571059724007
For More Information
Contact: Patrick Washington
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: mazi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

'93 TIL party w/ Diamond D, Farrah Flosscett & DJ RBI
2023-04-07 21:00 - 2023-04-08 02:00 | Eaton DC, 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Specially curated sounds brought to you by our headliner DJ Diamond D (of DITC, legendary producer of The Fugees “The Score” among other classics), DJ RBI, and DJ Farrah Flosscett on the rooftop of the Eaton hotel in downtown DC.
‘93 Til… is a party celebrating the lineage of Funk, Jazz, and their groovy-genred cousins sampled within the culture of Hip Hop, particularly since the 90’s renaissance of sounds produced by the likes of Pete Rock, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Digable Planets, Souls Of Mischief, DJ Premier, DITC, Large Pro, J Dilla, and others, BRINGING IT UP FROM THE 90’S TO NOW.
AGES: 21+
Free to enter
RSVP makes you eligible for free giveaways at the event
Space is limited. Early arrival strongly suggested to ensure entry.

PART OF THE WORDS BEATS & LIFE FESTIVAL 2023
More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, Eaton DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 7, 2023 @ 9pm – April 8, 2023 @ 2am
Location: Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93-til-party-w-diamond-d-farrah-flosscett-dj-rbi-tickets-571035250807
For More Information
Contact: Ron Brown
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: djrbi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Remixing The Art Of Social Change Conference
2023-04-08 09:00 - 15:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 401c, Conference Center, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
After a three-year hiatus, Remixing the Art of Social Change is back! We are excited to partner with DC Public Libraries to present some amazing panels and breakout workshops on Saturday, April 8th dedicated to exploring the power and potential of hip-hop culture at this moment with fans, scholars, artists, and activists engaging each other in conversations about what is and what could be. The themes being explored during the conference are being driven by our Vision for 2040.
Make sure you look at the full six-day schedule of free events happening at the 7th annual WBL Festival.
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, HumanitiesDC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange.
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 8, 2023 @ 9am – 3:30pm
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library Auditorium 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remixing-the-art-of-social-change-conference-tickets-568047775187
For More Information
Contact: Mazi Mutafa
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: mazi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL
2023-04-08 14:00 - 20:30 | Franklin Park, 1332 I St NW, Washington, 20005
Jazz & Blossoms will take over Franklin Park for a park jam Saturday, April 8. This free, outdoor event will celebrate the beauty and nature in the city with a musical backdrop, celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival and featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and producer Bilal.
Additional performances include Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Daylight DC featuring DJ Divine & Big Tone All Day, Imani-Grace & Her Big Black Band, Ayo, DJ John Murph
Enjoy a spring-inspired mocktail bar with a selection of refreshing drinks curated by Immigrant Food. Drinks will be available for purchase and sponsored by Betty Buzz.
Come dressed to impress in your favorite seasonal fashions and pack your best picnic for a chance to win prizes from Holly Bass. She’ll be scouting the event for the days Best Dressed, Best Picnic Display, and more (bonus points for floral prints and designs).
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 8, 2023 @ 2pm – 8:30pm
Location: Franklin Park 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-blossoms-tickets-580617290947
For More Information
Contact: Mazi Mutafa
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: mazi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Spanish Joe Remembers
2023-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Bloombars, 3222 11th St NW, Washington, 20010
Screening of “Spanish Joe Remembers” a short film about Pepe Gonzalez, bass player.
Event Details
Host: Sami Miranda
Date: April 8, 2023 @ 5pm – 7pm
Location: Bloombars, 3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Event fee: 0 -$7
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-dmv-youth-poetry-slam-team-showcase-w-born-i-tickets-571048691007
For More Information
Contact: Sami Miranda
Website: www.americanpoetrymuseum.org
Email: info@americanpoetrymuseum.org
Phone: 202-903-4611

Yacht Rock Brunch w/ DJs d.painter & Adrian Loving
2023-04-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Put on your captain’s hat and join us for an Easter day party at DC’s top outdoor venue, Metrobar. Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival
MUSIC BY: D.PAINTER & ADRIAN LOVING
A mix of Jazz soaked soft rock & soul with a few twists for the hip-hop generation.
Food Trucks on site and a bar curated with drinks from the DMV’s top local breweries and spirit distilleries.
AGES 21+ unless accompanied by a parent
FREE COVER
Inspired by the music of: Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Caldwell, Robbie Dupree, Ambrosia and all the hip-hop artists who have sampled them
FREE to the public but RSVP is necessary to be eligible for prize giveaways.
Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival happening April 4-9th. More info at wblinc.org/wblfest
Sponsored by: Words Beats & Life Inc, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Humanites DC, CapitalBop, Sound Exchange
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 9, 2023 @ 12pm – 4pm
Location: Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-story-district-storytelling-showcase-tickets-570813858617
For More Information
Contact: Dominic Painter
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: marketingmanager@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Jazz & Blossoms park jam w/ BILAL
2023-04-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Planet Word, 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
WBL Festival presents a special gathering honoring poets who have featured on Hip Hop albums including:
Ursula Rucker, Amir Sulaiman, Jessica Care Moore, Ayesha Jaco
Live music by Biscuit Bynum Collective
+ DJ 2-Tone Jones
Join us for a conversation with the poets followed by performances by each one backed by the Biscuit Bynum Collective.
– DOORS OPEN 6:30pm with show starting at 7:00pm
– RSVPing is required to secure entrance into this event
– Space is limited. Early arrival strongly suggested to guarantee entry
Event Details
Host: Words Beats & Life Inc.
Date: April 9, 2023 @ 7pm – 10pm
Location: Planet Word, 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-blossoms-tickets-580617290947
For More Information
Contact: Mazi Mutafa
Website: https://wblinc.org/wblfest
Email: mazi@wblinc.org
Phone: (202) 667-1192

Higher Power Film Premiere
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Landmark Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, 20004
Higher Power uses the stories of Black Washingtonians fighting to enter the legal cannabis industry to reveal the stark reality of 700,0000 disenfranchised Americans living in Washington, D.C. and the urgent need for D.C. Statehood.
Event Details
Host: Rafi Aliya Crockett
Date: April 19, 2023 @ 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://higherpowerfilmpremiere.rsvpify.com/
For More Information
Contact: Rafi Aliya Crockett
Website: www.higherpowerfilm.org
Email: rafi@higherpowerfilm.org
Phone: 301-318-7942

Culture Series: Transgender Oral Histories
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Busboys and Poets 450 K St NW, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join HumanitiesDC for the third event in its new Culture Series. Featuring guest curator Darby Hickey, come hear stories about legendary nightclubs of yesteryear, resilience and organizing in the face of violence and hate, the importance of roller-skating, and the power of family whether chosen or blood. Based off a DC Oral History Collaborative project, this presentation explores how the changes in DC over the past several decades have been experienced and influenced by transgender individuals and communities.
Doors open @ 6:30pm. Event @ 7pm.
Event Details
Host: Darby Hickey, HumanitiesDC
Date: April 20, 2023 @ 7pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-transgender-oral-histories-tickets-574658006567
For More Information
Contact: Jasper Collier
Website: humanitiesdc.org
Email: jcollier@humanitiesdc.org
Phone: 202 – 770 – 3077 ext. 804

Sip & Learn: Potter's House Lecture
2023-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20009, United States
Join DCPL and the Potter’s House team to learn about the organization’s history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960, Potter’s House has acted as a space for community connection, deep conversation, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit, Potter’s House has sustained its patrons with food for the mind and the body.
Bring your questions about legacy businesses, community impact, and neighborhood connections. Questions are welcome and respectful conversation is encouraged.
Come early to this event for the opportunity to order a coffee, browse for a new book, and mingle with other guests.
Doors open at 4:30 and the lecture will begin at 5:00 PM.
Event Details
Host: The Potter’s House
Date: April 22, 2023 @ 4:30pm
Location: The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Rd NW
Event fee: Free
Registration Event link: https://dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dcpreservation/event.jsp?event=297&
For More Information
Contact: Shae Corey
Website: https://dcpreservation.org/
Email: shae@dcpreservation.org
Phone: 202 – 783 – 5596
