It’s Labor Day Weekend in the DMV! There are 35+ events this week including our happy hour on Friday and our Labor Day finale on Monday, September 7th.

Other events include Symphonies of Gold Orchestral Fashion Show, Afro Plus Fest, a Black Food & Wine Festival, the National Harbor Food and Culture Festival, yoga, day parties, and art exhibitions.

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, September 4 | 30 & Over Happy Hour $10 margaritas, sangrias, old fashioneds and Aperol spritz until 9 pm. 2 for 1 espresso martinis until 8 pm.

Monday, September 7 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Function We’re back at Wunder Garten with some of our favorite DJs, great food and great vibes. We’ll have suya, tacos, a photobooth and giant games.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Wednesday, September 2 | Style Symposium

Thursday, September 3 | Symphonies of Gold Orchestral Fashion Show

Thursday, September 3 | Analog Night with Artist David Kaufman: Truchet Tiles Custom Totes

Thursday, September 3 | Pure Poetry Live ft. FoggieRaw

Friday, September 4 | Metamorphosis: A Solo Exhibition by Bran Cherie (Closing Reception)

Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6 | Kankouran 43rd Annual Conference and Concert 2026

Saturday, September 5 | DC Black History Walking Tour: Black Broadway and U Street Experience

Saturday, September 5 | Yoga in the Galleries: Saturday Mornings

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, September 5 | Cocktails & Conversations

Saturday, September 5 | Saturday Night Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

DINING

Wednesday, September 2 | Dinner with Sir at Realm

Thursday, September 3 | The A1 Dinner Series at Philippe Chow

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, September 5 | Black Food & Wine Festival ‘26

NETWORKING EVENTS

Thursday, September 3 | Noire Social 30+ Vibes Every Thursday

Friday, September 4 | Washington Healthcare & Pharma Business Networking Event

R&B EVENTS

Friday, September 4 | R&B Fridays at Zooz: Labor Day Weekend Edition

Friday, September 4 | The Basement R&B Party DC

Friday, September 4 | Listening Sessions: Grown Sonic

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, September 2 | Deals and Drinks at The Lobby Bar

Thursday, September 3 | Kache Thursdays

Thursday, September 3 | Speed Dating Singles Age 30-50 DC

Saturday, September 5 | 5LY Club 5K Takeover

Saturday, September 5 | Paint & Sip @ The Moxy

Saturday, September 5 | The Nightcap: Labor Day Edition at Grazie Mille

Sunday, September 6 | Knob Creek Nik: Labor Day Patio Day Party

Sunday, September 6 | The Black AF Day Party: Labor Day Edition

Sunday, September 6 | Summer Soirée

Tuesday, September 8 | Extended Play Pool Party

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Friday, September 4 | Afro Flow: An Afrobeats Pilates Experience

Saturday, September 5 | R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath with Tara Aura

Saturday, September 5 | Pilates in the Park

Sunday, September 6 | RNB Yoga DC @ The Morrow Hotel

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, September 5 | After Hours: An Art Gallery After Dark

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Friday, September 4 | 2026 National Harbor Food and Culture Festival

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, September 3 – Saturday, September 5 | Yacht Date Night

Friday, September 4 | Cliff and Cle First Friday at Diablos Cantina

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, September 5 | An American Fiction: Ronald Jackson Artworks Solo Exhibition

There are 50+ events in the DMV this week and we have a Friday Wine Social on August 28th!

Other events include art shows, several wine events, yoga, live music, a Beyoncé v Jay-Z run, day parties, an Aaliyah tribute, the Femme Art Fair, a magic show, an embassy evening and more.

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, August 28 | The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social (30+) If you’ve been asking for us to do a Friday wine social! This is the one! If you don’t drink wine, mocktails and cocktails are always available in addition to hookah and cigars.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Labor Day Weekend | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Function We’re back at Wunder Garten on Monday, September 7th. Tickets on sale Friday, August 28th at 12 PM.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Wednesday, August 26 | Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays

Wednesday, August 26 | Northeast Summer Nights Cultural Arts Bonus Night

Thursday, August 27 | Gallery Opening & Artist Talk: Chrome & Canvas

Thursday, August 27 | Evening at the Embassy of The Gambia

Thursday, August 27 | DEY with Edwidge Danticat: A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

Friday, August 28 | Subway Sessions: Live Music with Concert Next Door at Metrobar

Friday, August 28 | Sounds of Africa Concert featuring Son Cubano Subterráneo

Friday, August 28 | Live at SOAK: Summer Finale - Backyard Band

Saturday, August 29 | Black Girl Art Show DC

Saturday, August 29 | Creative Commons: An Open Source Art Exhibition

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Women in Fashion - The Business of Being Seen

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Workshop - The Business of Art, Money, Rights & Longevity

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Women Shaping Policy

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Business & Belonging - The Future of Third Space

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Taking Up Space - Women Transforming the Public Landscape

Saturday, August 29 | Femme Art Fair: Femme in the Field - The Importance of Artmaking in Community

Saturday, August 29 | Gatherings in the Garden: A Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Saturday, August 29 | Art After Dark

Saturday, August 29 | Plants & Prosecco: A Repotting Experience

Saturday, August 29 | Parfum Lab Experience at Yeleen Beauty

Saturday, August 29 | Artist Talk: An Evening of Conversation

Sunday, August 30 | 24th Annual Washington Chinese Cultural Festival

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, August 29 | Low Bass, High Taste

Saturday, August 29 | Wine & Sun(Sets) Rooftop Picnic

Saturday, August 29 | The Wine Room at Eaton House: Taste of North Africa

Saturday, August 29 | CC Productions Presents: Cigars & Friends @ Milk & Honey

COMEDY SHOW

Saturday, August 29 | Dupont Circle Late Night Comedy Show: X Marks the Spot

DINING

Wednesday, August 26 | R&B Wednesdays at SOST

LIVE MUSIC

Friday, August 28 | Live at SOAK: Summer Finale - Backyard Band

NETWORKING EVENTS

Thursday, August 27 | The Deal Room: Creative Financing Pt. 2

Saturday, August 29 | Black in Business: Positioned to Profit

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, August 26 | Eclectic Taste at Realm - Honoring the Life and Legacy of Aaliyah

Thursday, August 27 | After 5 Thursdays! Grown Folks R&B Happy Hour!

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, August 26 | Funset

Thursday, August 27 | Kache Thursdays

Saturday, August 29 | Beats & BBQ

Saturday, August 29 | The Pink & White Summer Soiree (Breast Cancer Awareness)

Saturday, August 29 | 9th Annual All White Event

Saturday, August 29 | Single en Blanc 2026

Saturday, August 29 | The Millennial State of Mind Day Party

Saturday, August 29 | Joy Jam Live: Featuring Dontae Winslow & Malcolm Xavier

Saturday, August 29 | Love in DC

Saturday, August 29 | Love Storied

Sunday, August 30 | The Good Liar: An Evening of Magic and Mentalism with Brian Curry

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, August 26 | Roju+ Run Music Edition: Beyoncé v Jay-Z

Thursday, August 27 | No Agenda

Saturday, August 29 | StrongHER Pilates in the Park

Saturday, August 29 | Rhythm + Release

Saturday, August 29 | Yogalates with Kaya

Saturday, August 29 | RNB Yoga DC @ The Morrow Hotel

Saturday, August 29 | Pilates & Sound Bath | OAK Pilates × Higher Ground

Saturday, August 29 | Locker Room Reimagined: Men’s Wellness Event

Sunday, August 30 | BIG A$$ Hike & Cookout

Sunday, August 30 | TRAP YOGA: DC

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, August 29 | Art Wine and Dine

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, August 29 | Sip & Flow at Boyd Cru Wines

R&B EVENTS

Thursday, August 28 | UNPLUGGED R&B/SULTRY SOUL “LIVE”

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, August 29 | A&A — An Upscale Afrobeat & Amapiano Experience at Felt MGM

Saturday, August 29 | Glow Boat Ride National Harbor: Date Night Edition

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 29 | Laurel Run Club - 08/29 Run

Sunday, August 30 | Relentless Run Club X Glenarden

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 29 | Hike and Go Home w/ Dance & Go Home & Enjoyment Series

Saturday, August 29 | Summer Barre Series: Drake, PartyNextDoor, DVSN, Justin Bieber

Saturday, August 29 | Summer Barre Series: Latto, Gunna, 21 Savage, Future

There are 30+ events in the DMV this week and we have 1 upcoming event you need to know about! Our featured events this week is our cookout tomorrow from 6-11 pm at Metrobar and a Friday Wine Social on August 28th! Make sure you have your tickets!

Other events include an a South African Wine Fest, a Go-Go Fitness workout at the Smithsonian, a Reggae/Go-Go Music and Arts Festival, TheBasement R&B Block Party in Baltimore, a candle-making workshop, Pilates day parties, live music at Kitchen + Kocktails, and more

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Saturday, August 22 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Cookout We’re returning to Metrobar next Saturday for another cookout.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, August 28 | The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social (30+) If you’ve been asking for us to do a Friday wine social! This is the one! If you don’t drink wine, mocktails and cocktails are always available in addition to hookah and cigars.

DC

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Sunday, August 23 | The Roost South African Wine Fest

LIVE MUSIC

Friday, August 21 | Summer Sessions presented by Hi-Lawn

Friday, August 21 | Too Much Talent Band “Live Music Fridays” at Kitchen + Kocktails DC

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, August 21 | GOOD & GROWN.

Friday, August 21 | ThoseGuyz: Vibe Session..Late Night Vibe Session

Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23 | Croix

Saturday, August 22 | Club 1BD Day Party ft. DJ David, Carvell, Ty Alexander & DJ Shay

Sunday, August 23 | The Funset ft. DJ Jahsonic x Harry Hotter at metrobar

Monday, August 24 | Extended Play - A Penthouse Pool Skip Day

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 22 | Go-Go Fitness

Saturday, August 22 | FlowWell Yoga Grand Opening: Saturday Service

Saturday, August 22 | StrongHER Pavement + Pilates: Free 2-Mile Run/Walk & Pilates Day Party!

Saturday, August 22 | Make-A-Matcha-Latte Candle Workshop w/London Wick Co

Sunday, August 23 | Picnic in the Park: History Concert Series

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DINING

Sunday, August 23 | Jazz Brunch

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, August 23 | SECRET GARDEN SUMMER FINALE REGGAE / GO-GO MUSIC, ARTS, and WINE FESTIVAL

R&B EVENTS

Saturday, August 22 | TheBasement R&B BLOCK Party | Baltimore

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 22 | The Sweet Summer Sculpt: Pilates, Sweet Treats & Connection

Saturday, August 22 | Trap & Release: A Trap Yoga Experience

There are 40+ events in the DMV this week and we have 1 upcoming event you need to know about! Our featured events this week are The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social and MOCHA: A Chocolate City Block Party! Make sure you have your tickets!

Events include an Ashley Cobb book talk, a rum tasting and cocktail class, a comedy showcase, live jazz on a rooftop, a networking mixer, a salsa singles social for the 40+ crowd, a wellness picnic at Malcolm X Park, Ditch Day and more!

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Wednesday, August 13 | The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social (30+) We’re having another wine social and this time we booked a Black-owned cigar and hookah vendor. If you don’t drink wine, mocktails and cocktails are always available.

Saturday, August 15 | MOCHA: A Chocolate City Block Party A block party celebrating Black culture in DC and in the diaspora.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, August 22 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Cookout We’re returning to Metrobar next Saturday for another cookout.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, August 13 | Scent Social: Sip, Snif N’ Scratch with S.S.K. (LABS)

Friday, August 14 | The Drive-In at Union Market

Saturday, August 15 | NNEXUS BATTLE OF THE THREADS

Saturday, August 15 | Ashley Cobb - Pleasure, Please!

Saturday, August 15 | The Five Elements of Flavor with Dr. Madea Allen

Saturday, August 15 | COLOR YOUR WORLD: Elevated Paint & Sip + Sound Healing Experience

Sunday, August 16 | Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute

Sunday, August 16 | Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Friday, August 14 | OUT OF OFFICE HAPPY HOUR

Sunday, August 16 | Rum Tasting and Cocktail Class with Elegancia

COMEDY SHOW

Thursday, August 13 | Thank Me Later Thursdays Comedy Showcase!

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, August 15 | MOCHA: A Chocolate City Block Party

Saturday, August 15 | Jollof Festival - DC ‘26

Sunday, August 16 | Bustin’ Loose: Chocolate City Fest | Go-Go, Art Market, and Bottle Release

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, August 13 | Live at SOAK: DC Vybe

Friday, August 14 | Feel Good Fridays - Live Jazz Music & Rooftop Views

Friday, August 14 | Summer Sessions

NETWORKING EVENTS

Friday, August 14 | BEARDS, BOURBON, & BILLIONS

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, August 13 | The Renaissance Room: After Hours

Friday, August 14 | Ditch Day

Friday, August 14 | Evening at the Embassy of Uganda

Friday, August 14 | Reggae Nights @ Bukom

Friday, August 14 | 40s and Up Social

Saturday, August 15 | “PLAYER SOCIETY” AN ELEVATED ROOFTOP DAY PARTY @ LA VIE

Saturday, August 15 | Salsa Singles Social | Ages 35+ | Match & Mingle

Saturday, August 15 | Elevated Vibes Day Party at ZOOZ | The Wharf DC

Saturday, August 15 | The Renaissance Room: After Hours

Sunday, August 16 | Sundresses & Whiskey Sponsored by Brotha Whiskey

Sunday, August 16 | Funset at Dew Drop Inn

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 15 | 5LY Club x Skechers Running Shoe Demo Activation | Community 5K + Free Shoe

Saturday, August 15 | Breathe & Bloom: Yoga & Breathwork Self Love & Wellness

Saturday, August 15 | StrongHER Pilates In The Park

Saturday, August 15 | Adose Wellness Summer Picnic!

Saturday, August 15 | Rhythm + Release

Sunday, August 16 | TRAP YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

Sunday, August 16 | Pilates & Sound Bath | OAK Pilates × Higher Ground

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, August 14 | Kalakuta Nights

Sunday, August 16 | August Gallery Walk

DINING

Saturday, August 15 | Embracing YOU: The Brunch Experience

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Sunday, August 16 | THE SCENE EDITION “Ladies Love Day Parties” @DIABLO’S CANTINA

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 15 | Laurel Run Club - 08/15 Run

Sunday, August 16 | Relentless Run Club X Nike National Harbor

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 15 | Summer Barre Series: Latto, Gunna, 21 Savage, Future

I skipped last week due to vacation but I hope you still had a great weekend.

There are 30 events in the DMV this week and we have 2 upcoming events next week!

Events include A Taste of Jamaica and Reggae Wine Tasting, an Evening of Jazz, a MD Yacht After Dark Swimsuit Edition, Wine and Slow Jams, a vintage car show, a pool party and more.

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, August 13 | The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social : We’re having another wine social and this time we booked a Black-owned cigar and hookah vendor. If you don’t drink wine, mocktails and cocktails are always available.

Saturday, August 15 | MOCHA: A Chocolate City Block Party: Our sister brand Carbonado is having a block party to celebrate Black culture in DC and in the diaspora. Think of it as a mini festival where you can indulge in music, food and art from around the diaspora.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, August 8 | Scattered Seeds

Saturday, August 8 | ROOTS x OYATO Pop Up Experience

Sunday, August 9 | Vintage Car Show

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Friday, August 7 | Impact + Pour presents Sip Social

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, August 8 | TASTE OF JAMAICA AND REGGAE WINE TASTING

LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, August 8 | An Evening of Jazz

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, August 7 | Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band

Friday, August 7 | FUNCTION FRIDAYS

Saturday, August 8 | The 25th Annual Players Ball Reunion ft Backyard

Saturday, August 8 | GRILLED CHEESE SOCIAL

Saturday, August 8 | Bundy and Lelynd Darkes at Goodlove Lounge

Sunday, August 9 | The Black AF Day Party

Sunday, August 9 | Funset

Monday, August 10 | Extended Play a Penthouse Pool Skip Day

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Friday, August 7 | Friday Night Fishing @ Diamond Teague Park

Saturday, August 8 | Rhythm + Release

Saturday, August 8 | Yoga in the Playground at the National Building Museum

Saturday, August 8 | Streets Calling DC

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ARTS & CULTURE

Sunday, August 9 | The Bookish Social

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Friday, August 7 | Montgomery County Networking Happy Hour

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, August 8 | Wine and Slow Jams: The Ultimate R&B Festival

Sunday, August 9 | DMV Summer R&B Wine, Food & Music Festival

Sunday, August 9 | Jamaica Fest 2026

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, August 7 | Cliff and Cle First Friday at Diablos Cantina!

Friday, August 7 | The Reserve Fridays

Saturday, August 8 | MD Yacht After Dark | Swimsuit Edition

Saturday, August 8 | NSBE BMAC: Kicks & Grills

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Sunday, August 9 | Pilates & Pupusas • Grand Opening Experience

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 8 | Summer Barre Series: Latto, Gunna, 21 Savage, Future

There are 32 events in the DMV this week! We are having another evening wine social tomorrow at The Urban Winery. There’s also a rooftop pool party, AFROSOUL at SOST, a Book of Sade tribute, a National Tequila Day celebration, live music at Metrobar, an evening at the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, and more.

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Thursday, July 23 | The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social is the second installment of our wine nights at The Urban Winery. Enjoy wine, cocktails, food and sangria slushies all evening. We’ll also have curated mashups throughout the night and games.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, July 24 | Evening at the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago

Saturday, July 25 | Visualize and Sip: Align your energy. Elevate your future.

Saturday, July 25 | The Food: A Workshop on Food Waste

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Thursday, July 24 | First Round Fridays: Barcade Vibes Only

COMEDY SHOW

Saturday, July 25 | The Saturday Night Showcase at Room 808

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, July 23 | Live at SOAK Black Alley

Thursday, July 24 | Concert Next Door at Metrobar

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, July 23 | Gaia. Wav

Thursday, July 24 | MOVELOVE: A Musical Kiss to the Community with DJ Jahsonic & DJ Cuzzin B

Thursday, July 24 | All White Experience | Poet Life Fest

Saturday, July 25 | Classic Beach Club - Pool Party

Saturday, July 25 | ☕️ LITTY LATTE: Coffee • Brunch • Social

Saturday, July 25 | The Book Of Sade: A Dance Music Tribute

Saturday, July 25 | AFROSOUL: An Elevated AFRO + R&B Day Party

Sunday, July 26 | ROSA: A National Tequila Day Celebration

Sunday, July 26 | ROUND UP: Listening Lounge 001

Sunday, July 26 | Wine & Sun(Sets) Rooftop Picnic

Sunday, July 26 | Funset

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 25 | Tech Wellness Reset Walk Series

Saturday, July 25 | Fitness on Franklin

Saturday, July 25 | R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath with Tara Aura

Sunday, July 26 | Manifest Your Mood: A Yoga and Moodboard Experience

NETWORKING EVENTS

Thursday, July 24 | Mubadala DC Open Kickoff Clinic

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, July 25 | Art Wine and Dine

Sunday, July 26 | Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic

COOKOUTS

Saturday, July 25 | Michael’s Throwback BBQ DMV

DINING

Thursday, July 24 | Thai Culture & Food Event

LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, July 25 | Rosé and R&B featuring Shawn Allen’s Choice Band

NETWORKING EVENTS

Thursday, July 24 | The Sistas Table for Women Entrepreneurs

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Sunday, July 26 | A&A — An Upscale Afrobeat & Amapiano Experience At Felt MGM

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ARTS & CULTURE

Sunday, July 26 | The Jazz Palette: Paint & Sip

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 25 | Waterfront Core Pilates Class | Zoe Method x Core Creator

There are 29 events in the DMV this week including our return to 12 Stories! And this time we’ll have happy hour drinks specials, a luxury fragrance bar and more! Learn more here.

Other events include R&B on the Water, a Go-Go meets Afrobeats Festival, several embassy events, a Black Tie World Cup Soccer Ball, Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia, a reggae night with live music, a men’s mental health session and more!

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

FEATURED EVENTS

Saturday, July 18 | SZN’D Summer Classic is our usual function with an elevated twist. It features DJ sets, happy hour drink specials, a luxury fragrance bar, and immersive photo moments at 12 Stories. Sponsored by 3708 Tequila.

Sunday, July 19 | R&B on the Water is an elevated waterfront experience along DC's Navy Yard featuring curated R&B and soul DJ sets, live music, crafted cocktails, and skyline views.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, July 17 | Garden Party at the Embassy of France

Friday, July 17 | MULTI EMBASSY BLACK TIE WORLD CUP “SOCCER BALL”

Saturday, July 18 | Now and Then Exhibition - Artist Talk and Closing

Saturday, July 18 | DC Black History Walking Tour: Black Broadway and U Street Experience

Saturday, July 18 | Embassy Event: Evening at the Residence of the Ambassador from Nepal

Sunday, July 19 | Chess & Jazz Sundays

Sunday, July 19 | Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Thursday, July 16 | TASTE Rooftop Social at SLY On Top of the Morrow Hotel

Thursday, July 16 | Whiskey+Cigars

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, July 18 | Go-Go Meets Afro Beats Festival

GAME NIGHTS

Thursday, July 16 | Off Worque Game Night

POP-UP SHOPS

Sunday, July 19 | Rich Grillz Grand Opening

R&B EVENTS

Saturday, July 18 | RnB at 9am: DC

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, July 18 | Reggae Nights

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Friday, July 17 | Meet Me at HAUS: Pilates After Dark

Saturday, July 18 | 5LY CLUB: 5K Takeover

Sunday, July 19 | Pilates & Sound Bath | OAK Pilates × Higher Ground

Sunday, July 19 | GROUNDED: A Men’s Wellness Experience

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, July 18 | Booknic

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, July 18 | The Taste of Prince George’s County by AASRA / AASRA Cares Foundation

DINING

Sunday, July 19 | Lake Arbor Jazz Sunday Brunch

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, July 19 | Vino & Vinyl at The Spice Suite

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, July 17 | The Reserve Fridays

Sunday, July 19 | PG County Alumni Day Party! (30+ preferred) @FeltLounge

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DINING

Saturday, July 18 | Passport Dinner - Cuba in the DMV

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 18 | Summer Barre Series: City Girls, Trina, Doechii, Saucy Santana

There are 28 events in the DMV this week! An evening at the Embassy of Botswana, a Vino & Vinyl experience at The Spice Suite, R&B on the Potomac, a Rosé Wine Fest, speed dating for the 30s crowd, Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia, live music, wellness resets, and more.

Enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, July 18 | SZN’D Summer Classic is a bold, summer rooftop affair featuring DJ sets, a luxury fragrance bar, and immersive photo moments at 12 Stories.

Sunday, July 19 | R&B on the Water is an elevated waterfront experience along DC's Navy Yard featuring curated R&B and soul DJ sets, live music, crafted cocktails, and skyline views.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, July 10 | Evening at the Embassy of Botswana

Friday, July 10 | Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band

Saturday, July 11 | Coffee & Creatives

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Sunday, July 12 | Speakeasy Cocktail Making Class

Sunday, July 12 | The Roost Rosé Wine Fest

Sunday, July 12 | The Sunday Pour

Sunday, July 12 | Elevated by Design: Cigars & Wine

DATING EVENTS

Saturday, July 11 | Play/Date: An Improvised Speed Dating Experiment (ages 30-39)

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, July 9 | Live at SOAK: Raw Image

Thursday, July 9 | Concert at Shanklin 7.9

Sunday, July 12 | Gospel Jazz Concert - After Church We

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, July 9 | Rhythm & House Thursdays at Wild Days

Friday, July 10 | Vino & Vinyl at The Spice Suite

Friday, July 10 | Bundy at Goodlove Lounge

Saturday, July 11 | Saturday Night Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

Saturday, July 11 | Big People Party: 90s/00s Dancehall, Reggae, & Soca Bashment

Saturday, July 11 | The Kickback

Saturday, July 11 | FEELS ON SATURDAYS

Sunday, July 12 | Funset

Sunday, July 12 | Peachblush Presents: Aye Day

Sunday, July 12 | Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 11 | R+B Pilates With StrongHER

Saturday, July 11 | Babes on The Mat

Saturday, July 11 | R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath with Tara Aura

Saturday, July 11 | Fitness at Franklin

Sunday, July 12 | Soma Wellness Club X Higher Ground: Sunday Funday - A Wellness Reset

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COOKOUTS

Friday, July 10 | 2026 DMV Overnight Cookout: Spinning hits from the 90’s, 2000’s, and Beyond

R&B EVENTS

Saturday, July 11 | R&B on the Potomac | Summer Cruise Series

This is just in time to finalize your weekend plans. : )

There are 27 events in the DMV this Independence weekend including our 30+ cookout, a fish fry, a rooftop pool party with fireworks, a Wellness on the Water experience, an Afrobeats & Wine Festival, courtyard cinema at Dirty Habit, and more!

Stay cool and enjoy your weekend!

❤️ Sisi

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FEATURED EVENT

Sunday, July 5 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Cookout — We’ll be at Metrobar with a great DJ line up from 4–9 pm, grilled burgers, chicken and half smokes from District Flames.

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, July 3 | Pure Poetry Live presents “Back 2 Basics” Open Mic

Sunday, July 5 | Dirty Habit DC Presents: Courtyard Cinema | Summer Affairs Series

COMEDY SHOW

Friday, July 3 | Stand Up Comedy Showcase at Shaw’s Tavern

DINING

Friday, July 3 | Fish Frydays @ Marion Barry Avenue Market

Saturday, July 4 | The Brunch Experience: Heart of Summer

GAME NIGHTS

Friday, July 3 | Ghana vs. Colombia | DC FIFA World Cup Knockout Watch Party & After Party

Saturday, July 4 | Sankofa Chess Classic

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, July 5 | Afrobeats & Wine Festival ‘26

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, July 3 | The Marvin Rooftop Reunion - Holiday Weekend Edition

Friday, July 3 | The Sip Social

Friday, July 3 | The Basement R&B Party | DC

Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4 | Grandiose July 4th Weekend

Saturday, July 4 | Independence PLAY Cookout

Saturday, July 4 | House of Friends Day Party: House w/ a Lil Bounce

Saturday, July 4 | Meet Me At Zena: Rooftop Pool Lounge (Fireworks)

Sunday, July 5 | The Funset

Sunday, July 5 | Black AF Day Party

Sunday, July 5 | Rooftop to Rooftop Day Party at the Wharf

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 4 | Wellness on the Water featuring Britt Dupree Daniels

Saturday, July 4 | Courts In Motion (Tennis Clinic)

Sunday, July 5 | TRAP YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

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SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, July 3 | First Fridays

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, July 4 | Kettlebells In The Park: Summer Series

Sunday, July 5 | Party on the Green

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Monday, July 6 | Sweat & Social w/ Bricks Run Club

It’s Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend! There are 55+ events in the DMV this week including a variety of Juneteenth celebrations, block parties, art exhibits, AFRAM in Baltimore, wine festivals, Black Yacht weekend in DC, men’s mental health events and more!

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

DC

ARTS & CULTURE

Wednesday, June 17 | By Us In Color: A Social Art Gathering

Thursday, June 18 | Hidden in Plain Sight Art Show

Thursday, June 18 | Paint & Sip

Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20 | Summer Solstice Weekend at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21 | Inheritance — A Nommo House Exhibition

Saturday, June 20 | Chrome & Legacy

Saturday, June 20 | Fête de la Musique - World Music Day - Son de l’Amour 2026

COOKOUTS

Friday, June 19 | Brown Liquor & Chicken: The Cousins Reunion

DATING EVENTS

Friday, June 19 | The Summer Affair: A Singles Night at Dirty Habit

DINING

Wednesday, June 17 | Dinner with Neo Soul at Realm

GAME NIGHTS

Thursday, June 18 | The Nod Presents Game Night-ish

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, June 20 | Homecoming: The Anniversary

JUNETEENTH

Wednesday, June 17 | Summer at Stan’s ☀️ Vol. 3: Juneteenth Edition

Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21 | Black Yacht Week

Thursday, June 18 | The Soul Tape 4: A Juneteenth R&B Experience

Friday, June 19 | SOST Marketplace

Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth at Dogon

Friday, June 19 | The Marvin and Patty Boom Boom Reunion - Juneteenth Edition

Friday, June 19 | TWST Bar Juneteenth Cookout 2026

Friday, June 19 | JUNETEENTH AT REALM: LIVE WITH DJ NOBLE

Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Jazz

Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Friday, June 19 | MVW Presents: Black Everything “The Juneteenth Social”

Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Sunset Party ft. Future Band and Live Band Karaoke!

Friday, June 19 | Soulversations presents Live at Union Market - A JUNETEENTH BLOCKPARTY

Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Block Party at Langston Golf Course

Friday, June 19 | JUNETEENTH Carnival

Friday, June 19 | DC Black History Walking Tour: Black Broadway and U Street Experience

Saturday, June 20 | Juneteenth Weekend Finale: Backyard Band Unplugged

Sunday, June 21 | The Black AF Day Party: The Juneteenth Finale

Sunday, June 21 | JUNETEENTH WKND FINALE Block Party + Wale Concert Pre-Game

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, June 18 | PlugnSessions: Washington DC

Thursday, June 18 | Black Passion Band Live: Sandlot Downtown Rooftop Summer Concert Series #FREE

Saturday, June 20 | CAISO Steel Drum Band: Sunset Concert Series by Gallery O on H

R&B EVENTS

Thursday, June 18 | UNPLUGGED R&B/SULTRY SOUL “LIVE”

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, June 17 | Ghana World Cup Watch Party

Thursday, June 18 | TASTE Rooftop Social: World Cup Watch Party at SLY

Friday, June 19 | Significant Other with Jahsonic

Friday, June 19 | ALL BLACK PARTY PERFORMING LIVE FAT JOE | JADAKISS | DJ QUICKSILVA

Friday, June 19 | Vibe Session Dinner Party and Late Lounge at Lima Twist

Friday, June 19 | The Reserve Fridays

Saturday, June 20 | The Gentleman’s Pairing: A Fathers Day Cigar & Coffee Experience

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Thursday, June 18 | StrongHER Pilates In The Park

Friday, June 19 | AYE MOE HEAL Activation

Saturday, June 20 | Trap Yoga

Saturday, June 20 | R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath with Tara Aura

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, June 19 | Pure Poetry Live presents “Back 2 Basics” Open Mic

Saturday, June 20 | Let’s Talk Insecure: A Black Music Month Gathering

Sunday, June 21 | DMV Supercar Fest 2026

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Friday, June 19 | CC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS “CULTURE, COCKTAILS & CUISINE” ROOFTOP EDITION

COOKOUTS

Saturday, June 20 | Mixxy Mxn BBQ VI

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Thursday, June 18 | BBQ, BEER, BOURBON AND BODYSLAMS FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 20 | DMV R&B Wine Festival

Sunday, June 21 | Afro - Soca Wine Music & Food Festival

Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21 | AFRAM

JUNETEENTH

Friday, June 19 | TCB, TOB, REACTION BAND - 50 YEARS OF GOGO

Friday, June 19 | First Round Fridays: Juneteenth Vibes Only

Friday, June 19 | The Pit, The Porch & The Table: A Juneteenth Celebration

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, June 19 | The Social Edit: Presented by Thrve Collective Co. x Equitea Matcha Studio

Saturday, June 20 | I Love Summer Nights: Rooftop Experience

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 20 | Money Match – A Skins Game Hosted by SGA

Saturday, June 20 | Miles In Style

Saturday, June 20 | The 19th Hole

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 20 | Pour & Restore: Massage, Mimosas & Movement | Soft Life Social

If you came to our wine social last week, here are the pics! We’re announcing the next date soon.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

DC

FEATURED EVENT

Saturday, June 13 | R&B x Rosé Picnic | National Rosé Day — a full-day outdoor festival where R&B vibes meet rosé, food trucks, lawn games, and live DJ sets.

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, June 12 | To Whom This May Concern: A Tribute to Miss Jill Scott

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Wednesday, June 10 | Wednesday Night Flight Night: Wine Down Wednesday

Sunday, June 14 | CRUSH ::: World Cup of Wine

DINING

Wednesday, June 10 | Dinner with Don Toliver

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, June 14 | SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL Feat. Poetry and R&B

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, June 10 | Wednesday Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, June 10 | R&B in The Basement [ Summer Speakeasy]

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, June 11 | Gaia.Wav

Thursday, June 11 | Rhythm & House Thursdays at Wild Days

Thursday, June 11 | Brotherhood & Bourbon: The Gentleman’s Way

Friday, June 12 | Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band

Saturday, June 13 | High Notes (DC) ROSE WEEKND By Fine Wine Series

Saturday, June 13 | 4th Annual N🩷DE Party

Saturday, June 13 | Jamapiano: An Afro-Caribbean Day Experience

Saturday, June 13 | Sunset Soirée - Courtyard Edition: DC Social Mixer

Sunday, June 14 | Elevated Vibes Day Party at ZOOZ | The Wharf DC

Sunday, June 14 | BRBN: National Bourbon Day Celebration

Sunday, June 14 | Rosé on the River - District Winery’s Annual Rosé Party

Sunday, June 14 | Funset at Dew Drop Inn

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Friday, June 12 | PsychSocial: Jazz in the Garden

Sunday, June 14 | GROUNDED: A Men’s Wellness Experience

Sunday, June 14 | Pilates & Sound Bath | OAK Pilates × Higher Ground

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ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, June 11 | Pure Poetry Live presents “Back 2 Basics” Open Mic

Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14 | African Luxe Showcase

COOKOUTS

Saturday, June 13 | Mixxy Mxn BBQ VI

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Friday, June 12 | Juneteenth Food Truck Frenzy - City of Bowie

Saturday, June 13 | FEST OF SPRING: Wine, Food & Music Festival

Saturday, June 13 | Wine & Food Festival - Timonium

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, June 13 | The Social Edit: Presented by Thrve Collective Co. x Equitea Matcha Studio

Saturday, June 13 | Let’s Talk Insecure: A Black Music Month Gathering

Sunday, June 14 | I Love Summer Nights: Rooftop Experience

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FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, June 14 | NVA Thai Street Food and Culture Festival

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 13 | Fitnik - A Competitive Adult Field Day

Sunday, June 14 | Pilates & Sound Bath | OAK Pilates × Higher Ground

Happy Wednesday!

There are 29 events in this week’s guide including our wine social, a Beyoncé Block Party, a Shades of Chocolate Rooftop party, Raheem DeVaughn hosting The Crank Social, a Prince Birthday Market, Music in the Meadow, and a Margarita Cruise on the Potomac.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

DC

FEATURED EVENT

Thursday, June 4 | SZN’D Presents The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social — a curated 30 & over wine experience happening. Glass of wine or cocktail included with ticket.

Saturday, June 6 | Goe Global’s Chocolate City Weekend is an elevated weekend experience mixing wellness and nightlife for a cultural experience. Check out their Shades of Chocolate Soiree. (Use chocolate for 10% off.)

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, June 5 | Music In The Meadow: Celebrating D.C. Teachers with Sirius Company Band

Saturday, June 6 | Friends on the Wall

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, June 6 | Saturday Night Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

DINING

Tuesday, June 3 | Manny Wellz Dinner Party and Listening Experience

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, June 7 | Rank the Block Community Festival

Sunday, June 7 | The Biggest Beyoncé Block Party. Ever.

LIVE MUSIC

Sunday, June 7 | The Crank Social host by Raheem DeVaughn

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Tuesday, June 3 | Salon Couture’s Summer Rooftop Event - Couture Cocktails

Friday, June 5 | The Reserve Fridays

Friday, June 5 | First Friday’s Sip Social

Friday, June 5 | Bundy at Goodlove Lounge

Saturday, June 6 | Pure Poetry Live ft. AJ McQueen (All WHITE ANNIVERSARY)

Saturday, June 6 | Future Funk Fest: Prince’s Birthday Market & Funk Experience

Saturday, June 6 | The Set: A R&B Day Party Experience

Saturday, June 6 | Golden Hour Day Party - DC

Sunday, June 7 | Funset at Sandlot Downtown

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 6 | R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath with Tara Aura

Saturday, June 6 | Yogalates with Kaya

Saturday, June 6 | Sunset Walk & Picnic on The National Mall

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FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, June 7 | Wine On The Water- Caribbean Wine & Arts Festival

LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, June 6 | Live Jazz & Wine Tasting (Baltimore)

POP-UP SHOPS

Saturday, June 6 | Charles St. Promenade (Baltimore)

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, June 5 | Cliff and Cle’s First Friday

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 6 | Her Offline Social : Hiking Day

Sunday, June 7 | Adult Learn to Ride

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Monday, June 8 | Sweat & Social w/ Bricks Run Club

There are 38 events in this weekend’s guide including an evening at The Embassy of the Bahamas, Ari Lennox at Throw Social and Eaton DC, an AfterHrs Stroll Walk, and Jazz in the Heights.

Our featured event this week is AFROSOUL: 30 & Over AFRO + R&B Day Party. Enjoy an upscale Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B day party experience, featuring top DC DJs, complimentary champagne, and good vibes from 5–10pm at SOST.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

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UPCOMING EVENTS | 6/4 - 6/6
Thursday, June 4
Join us for SZN’D: The Interlude - An Evening Wine Social for a curated 30 & over wine experience.

Saturday, June 6
Goe Global’s Chocolate City Weekend is an elevated weekend experience mixing wellness and nightlife for a cultural experience — use code chocolate for 10% off. This is a free subscriber exclusive and a taste of what’s coming. Paid subscribers will unlock exclusive DMV event discounts every week.

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FEATURED EVENT

Saturday, May 30 | AFROSOUL: 30 & Over AFRO + R&B Day Party

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, May 29 | Caribbean Evening and Reopening of the Embassy of The Bahamas

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Thursday, May 28 | Grandiose Taste Happy Hour
Friday, May 29 | First Round Fridays: Barcade Vibes Only

DINING

Thursday, May 28 | Kata Reimagined
Saturday, May 30 | Mob at Night: Seta Oasis Restaurant and Lounge
Sunday, May 31 | Elevated Vibes Brunch and Day Party at ZOOZ

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, May 31 | Moefest
Sunday, May 31 | Jazz in the Heights

GAME NIGHTS

Saturday, May 30 | Off Worque Pop-Up: Play, Reflect, Be Featured

NETWORKING EVENTS

Thursday, May 28 | Diaspora Roundtable (USA): Africa Day Edition

POP-UP SHOPS

Sunday, May 31 | The Crate Convention

R&B EVENTS

Friday, May 29 | The Basement R&B Party | DC
Friday, May 29 | THE PENTHOUSE R&B EXPERIENCE
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31 | ARI LENNOX X EATON DC WEEKEND VACANCY
Sunday, May 31 | ARI LENNOX at Throw Social

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, May 28 | Gaia.wav
Thursday, May 28 | Rhythm & House Thursdays at Wild Days
Thursday, May 28 | Black Vanguard Collective
Thursday, May 28 | THE LINK UP — Thursday Party in DC
Thursday, May 28 | Build Your Bag: SGA Fitting Party
Friday, May 29 | ESL Friday Night
Saturday, May 30 | New Balance Appreciation Day
Sunday, May 31 | Funset

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Thursday, May 28 | AfterHrs Stroll Walk #5
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31 | May Events at Grounded
Saturday, May 30 | Brown Brunch Babes & Minis: Union Market

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LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, May 30 | Sade’s Collective Live Jazz RNB & Afrosoul (Baltimore)

R&B EVENTS

Thursday, May 28 | UNPLUGGED R&B/SULTRY SOUL “LIVE”

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 30 | DMV Adult Field Day

It’s almost Memorial Day Weekend! There are almost 40 events in this week’s newsletter!

We’re doing a 30+ happy hour on Friday and our Memorial Day event on Monday! RSVP here.

There’s an AI Workshop tonight at SOST, Dinner with Tems at Realm, DC Black Pride events, all white parties, rooftop experiences, Orchestra Noir, art shows, block parties, and Linganore Wine festival. Don’t let a little rain keep you indoors this holiday weekend.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

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FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, May 22 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Happy Hour @ SOST
Monday, May 25 | SZN’D: A 30 & Over Function @ Hook Hall

ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, May 21 | Real Creative Humans Artist Salon
Friday, May 22 | Trap Poetry
Friday, May 22 | After The Top Note II - Fragrance Event
Saturday, May 23 | ART AFTER DARK

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Thursday, May 21 | Remedy: Happy Hour at The Continent DC
Saturday, May 23 | Lotus Flower Bomb Release Party: A First Taste of Urban Garden Brewhouse
Sunday, May 24 | The Roost Iberian Wine Fest

DC BLACK PRIDE

Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25 | R&R CL Productions Memorial Day Weekend Events
Monday, May 25 | Memorial PLAY Cookout

DINING

Wednesday, May 20 | Dinner with Tems

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, May 20 | Vin au Ciel x Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill
Saturday, May 23 | Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band
Saturday, May 23 | Orchestra Noir

NETWORKING EVENTS

Wednesday, May 20 | Prompt to Offer

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, May 20 | R&B Wednesdays- Live Band - FREE
Friday, May 22 | R&B Fridays at Zooz with Lelynd Darkes

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, May 21 | Whiskey + Cigars
Thursday, May 21 | Crush on You 90s R&B and B.I.G
Friday, May 22 | Welcome Back to Throw Social w/ Backyard Band
Friday, May 22 | PsychSocial: Jazz in the Garden
Friday, May 22 | After Hours Late Night Cocktail Experience
Friday, May 22 | Diablo’s After Dark the Memorial Wknd Edition
Saturday, May 23 | Grandiose White On The Waterfront
Sunday, May 24 | Church on Sunday and Funset
Sunday, May 24 | GRILLED CHEESE SOCIAL
Monday, May 25 | Monday MOOD: May Edition (MDW + NATIONAL WINE DAY)

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Thursday, May 21 | StrongHER Pilates In The Park
Thursday, May 21 | SGA’s Range Night
Saturday, May 23 | Motion Party Hike
Saturday, May 23 | Soil to Soul

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FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, May 24 | Artscape
Sunday, May 24 | Caribbean Wine & Music Festival 2026 | Linganore Winecellars

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Sunday, May 24 | RODEO EN BLANC - AN ELEVATED ALL WHITE | WESTERN ATTIRE ROOFTOP SOCIAL

I hope your week is going well! This week there are more than 30 events including an R&B dinner, listening experiences, art shows, Wine in the Woods, a block party, a men's mental health conference, an evening at the Embassy and more!

Also, tickets for our Memorial Day event are now available.

I hope you enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

🔗 Click the links for tickets & more details.

ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, May 14 | Track & Feel: Self-Made
Friday, May 15 | Evening at the Embassy of Kenya
Saturday, May 16 | The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Saturday, May 16 | French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine
Sunday, May 17 | Keep It 100 - A One-Day Pop Up

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Friday, May 15 | Reve Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 16 | Table of Taste: A Wine and Charcuterie Design Workshop
Sunday, May 17 | Wine & Sun(Sets) Rooftop Picnic

DINING

Saturday, May 16 | Après Golf Brunch
Sunday, May 17 | Girl Brunch and Day Party at Lydia on H

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, May 16 | Community Block Party

GAME NIGHTS

Thursday, May 14 | Off Worque Game Night

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, May 13 | Vin au Ciel x Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill

POP-UP SHOPS

Thursday, May 14 | Spring Night Market Presented By Tiger Fork and Hi-Lawn

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, May 13 | Dinner with Frank
Wednesday, May 13 | R&B in The Basement
Wednesday, May 13 | R&B Wednesdays
Friday, May 15 | The Listening Experience: An Evening with Giveon’s Beloved: Act II
Saturday, May 16 | The Set: R&B Experience
Saturday, May 16 | R&B Nights at Zooz with DJ Quick Silva

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, May 14 | Rhythm & House Thursdays at Wild Days
Thursday, May 14 | Gaia.wav
Thursday, May 14 | Series of Sips - Swing Edition
Friday, May 15 | The Friday Night Social: Mayday Edition
Saturday, May 16 | Millennials vs. The World Podcast Party: The Link-Up w/ Friendship and Flow
Saturday, May 16 | S&L: The Soiree Series
Sunday, May 17 | Sundays at Kache
Sunday, May 17 | The Funset
Sunday, May 17 | Bundy & Friends
Sunday, May 17 | World Whiskey Day 2026 Celebration

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 16 | Summer Set
Saturday, May 16 | Generation DMV 2026 Men & Mental Health Conference
Sunday, May 17 | Act XXIV - Flow Session
Sunday, May 17 | Trap YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

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ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, May 15 | Interlude Solo Exhibit by Jasmin Manning

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, May 15 | Fabulous Friday @Diablos Cantina

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, May 16 | Wine in the Woods

WELLNESS AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 16 | Mindfulness Walk

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WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 16 | Bloom & Balance: A Pilates Experience
Saturday, May 16 | Barre Class: Whine & Glutes Pt. 2

I hope May has been treating you well.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms! This week I included several Mother’s Day events, R&B nights, art exhibitions, a Mexican embassy gala, a whiskey tasting, yoga, hiking, brunch, and more.

If you’re interested in discounts for events and experiences, please take this 6 question survey to share your preferences.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

🔗 Click the links for tickets & more details.

DC

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, May 8 | Miró and Sert: Art, Architecture, and Resistance

Saturday, May 9 | Embassy Gala: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

Saturday, May 9 | Nommo House Presents: Groundwork

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Wednesday, May 6 | Vin au Ciel x Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill

Thursday, May 7 | Spirits & Spice Washington D.C. Whiskey Experience

Thursday, May 7 | After 5 Thursdays! Grown Folks R&B Happy Hour!

Thursday, May 7 | Remedy: The Cure for the Common Work Day

Friday, May 8 | Natural Wine Tasting on the National Mall

Saturday, May 9 | Sip Social

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, May 6 | Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays

MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS

Saturday, May 9 | Mother's Day Whipped Shea Butter Making Workshop

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at Zooz

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at SOST

Sunday, May 10 | Rooftop Sip & Paint, Mother’s Day Edition

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, May 6 | R&B Wednesdays- Live Band - FREE

Wednesday, May 6 | R&B Wednesday at SOST

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, May 7 | The Prelude: An Intimate Juneteenth Experience

Friday, May 8 | Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour & Mixer

Saturday, May 9 | Everyday Ppl

Saturday, May 9 | The Cozy Day Party

Saturday, May 9 | Reggae Nights @ Bukom

Saturday, May 9 | Plies 40 & Up With A Good Job All White Affair Day Party - D.C. @ BERHTA

Sunday, May 10 | The Funset

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, May 6 | Evening. Spring Hike 2 Moonlight Edition

Thursday, May 7 | Social Golf Association presents: CLUBHOUSE

Sunday, May 10 | TRAP YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

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DINING

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at Society

Sunday, May 10 | Jazz Brunch

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, May 9 | Speed Friending: For Ladies in their 30’s

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 9 | Black Excellence Hike

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SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, May 9 | NOIR in the park

I hope May has been treating you well.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms! This week I included several Mother’s Day events, R&B nights, art exhibitions, a Mexican embassy gala, a whiskey tasting, yoga, hiking, brunch, and more.

If you’re interested in discounts for events and experiences, please take this 6 question survey to share your preferences.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

🔗 Click the links for tickets & more details.

DC

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, May 8 | Miró and Sert: Art, Architecture, and Resistance

Saturday, May 9 | Embassy Gala: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

Saturday, May 9 | Nommo House Presents: Groundwork

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Wednesday, May 6 | Vin au Ciel x Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill

Thursday, May 7 | Spirits & Spice Washington D.C. Whiskey Experience

Thursday, May 7 | After 5 Thursdays! Grown Folks R&B Happy Hour!

Thursday, May 7 | Remedy: The Cure for the Common Work Day

Friday, May 8 | Natural Wine Tasting on the National Mall

Saturday, May 9 | Sip Social

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, May 6 | Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays

MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS

Saturday, May 9 | Mother's Day Whipped Shea Butter Making Workshop

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at Zooz

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at SOST

Sunday, May 10 | Rooftop Sip & Paint, Mother’s Day Edition

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, May 6 | R&B Wednesdays- Live Band - FREE

Wednesday, May 6 | R&B Wednesday at SOST

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Thursday, May 7 | The Prelude: An Intimate Juneteenth Experience

Friday, May 8 | Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour & Mixer

Saturday, May 9 | Everyday Ppl

Saturday, May 9 | The Cozy Day Party

Saturday, May 9 | Reggae Nights @ Bukom

Saturday, May 9 | Plies 40 & Up With A Good Job All White Affair Day Party - D.C. @ BERHTA

Sunday, May 10 | The Funset

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, May 6 | Evening. Spring Hike 2 Moonlight Edition

Thursday, May 7 | Social Golf Association presents: CLUBHOUSE

Sunday, May 10 | TRAP YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

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DINING

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day Brunch at Society

Sunday, May 10 | Jazz Brunch

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, May 9 | Speed Friending: For Ladies in their 30’s

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 9 | Black Excellence Hike

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SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Saturday, May 9 | NOIR in the park

This week’s list includes more than 25 events ranging from Passport DC, where you get to indulge in music, food and art from various embassies to Tiffany Haddish at Arlington Drafthouse. There’s also a wine social, DC Derby event, a late night happy hour and more.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

🔗 Click the links for tickets & more details.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Saturday, May 2 | Passport DC

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Thursday, April 30 | The Annual Smoke & Spirits Experience

Thursday, April 30 | After 5 Thursdays

Thursday, April 30 | After Hours: A Late Night Happy Hour

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Saturday, May 2 | Festival de Tequila

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, April 29 | R&B Wednesdays- Live Band - FREE

Thursday, April 30 | The Juke @ Bukom Cafe

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, April 29 | Realm Wednesdays

Thursday, April 30 | MÉNAGE A TROIS: Jay Z, Mary J. Blige & Musiq Soulchild Album Party

Thursday, April 30 | The Offworque Wine Social

Friday, May 1 | The Sip Social

Saturday, May 2 | The DC Derby

Saturday, May 2 | Tacos and Tequila

Saturday, May 2 | The Basement R&B Party | DC

Sunday, May 3 | Elevated Vibes Brunch at ZOOZ DC

Sunday, May 3 | The Tequila Social : Casa Del Tequila!

Sunday, May 3 | The Funset. at Metrobar

Monday, May 4 | Stevie Wonder Birthday Tribute

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, April 29 | Flow at Union Market

Saturday, May 2 | Barre Class: Core & Curves

Sunday, May 3 | TRAP YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel

Monday, May 4 | Under the Lights: Golf

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POP-UP SHOPS

Sunday, May 3 | The G.A.M.E Spring Edition

Sunday, May 3 | Bloomed in Motherhood: A Pop-up Shop & Social

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, May 1 | Cliff and Cle First Friday at Diablos Cantina!

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ARTS & CULTURE

Sunday, May 3 | The Jazz Palette: Paint, Sip, and Jazz Music at Water Park

COMEDY SHOW

Thursday, April 30 | TIFFANY HADDISH LIVE from the Arlington Drafthouse

This week’s list includes more than 30 events ranging from an evening hike to a game night, R&B nights, live music and more.

Enjoy your week!

❤️ Sisi

🔗 Click the links for tickets & more details.

DC

ARTS & CULTURE

Friday, April 24 | Art for Art

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Saturday, April 25 | Uncorked DC
Saturday, April 25 | DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition
Saturday, April 25 | CRAFTED x Haven

FESTIVALS AND BLOCK PARTIES

Sunday, April 26 | Black x on the Block

GAME NIGHTS

Friday, April 24 | Play at SPIN Game Night

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, April 22 | Vin au Ciel x Jazz Night at Ciel Capitol Hill

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, April 22 | Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays
Thursday, April 23 | AFTER 5 THURSDAYS Grown Folks R&B Happy Hour
Saturday, April 25 | The Set: A R&B Experience
Sunday, April 26 | TheBasement R&B Block Party

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Wednesday, April 22 | Eclectic Taste Presents: Phil Adé “Always Love” EP Release Celebration
Wednesday, April 22 | R&B Wednesday at SOST
Thursday, April 23 | The Highlights at Sost
Thursday, April 23 | gaia.WAV
Sunday, April 26 | Eat’s Beats & Drinks Day Party
Sunday, April 26 | The Funset

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, April 22 | Flow at Union Market
Thursday, April 23 | Range Night Season Opener
Sunday, April 26 | Trap Yoga at Throw Social
Sunday, April 26 | Community Yoga at Union Market
Sunday, April 26 | RNB YOGA DC @ The Morrow Hotel
Sunday, April 26 | In a Sentimental Mood: Live Jazz & Yoga

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ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, April 23 | Pure Poetry Live presents “Back 2 Basics” Open Mic

COCKTAIL EVENTS & HAPPY HOURS

Sunday, April 26 | Whiskey 101 Tasting Class by Whiskey University at Pinstripes, Bethesda, MD

LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, April 25 | Sunset Soiree: R&B and Smooth Jazz

R&B EVENTS

Wednesday, April 22 | After 5 Vibe
Thursday, April 23 | UNPLUGGED R&B/SULTRY SOUL “LIVE”

SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTIES

Friday, April 24 | THE RESERVE FRIDAYS

WELLNESS & RECREATIONAL EVENTS

Wednesday, April 22 | Spring Evening Hike
Saturday, April 25 | Be. Connected | Pilates • DJ • Sauna • Cold Plunge • Sound Meditation