Events/Things To Do

Art AfterWords: A Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 11, 5:30-7 p.m.

Online via Zoom

The National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library would like to invite you to a virtual conversation about power, gender and collective memory. Join us as we analyze portraits from the exhibition “Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States” and discuss the related book “Rodham” by Curtis Sittenfeld. Participants are encouraged to visit the exhibition before the event. DCPL cardholders can access “Rodham” here.

FGIDC invites you to join us for Wine & Words, our biannual book club event, as we kick off summer reading with “Own It: The Secret to Life” by Diane von Furstenberg.

What You Will Need
To prepare for the start of the book club on June 2, we ask that you read “Own It: The Secret to Life,” so that you can participate in the discussion.

The event will be moderated by FGIDC board member Kristen Schott, the editor of Philadelphia Wedding, and a contributing writer to Northern Virginia Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She’ll have a glass of wine in hand for the event, and we hope you do, too.

While our first book club event will take place virtually, we plan to move to an in-person format in October at an exciting new location.

Those who register and attend our June book club will get exclusive access to pre-register and reserve their spot for October.

June 2 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET

Registrants will receive the Zoom link via Eventbrite email.

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

• Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
• Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

Canopy by Hilton North Bethesda believes guests shouldn’t have to leave their pup at home to enjoy a much needed getaway and are launching their pet-friendly amenities with an event no dog-loving yogi could say no to. Redefine the dog days of Summer with Canopy by Hilton North Bethesda’s A Dog’s Life package. The package includes an overnight stay in a Standard King room (inclusive of pet fee), pet welcome amenity and 1-Day pass to Bark Social, where guests can enjoy 20+ craft beers on tap, food and drink menus for humans and dogs, a coffee shop, spacious dog park, and self-serve dog baths. The ideal vacay for dogs and their owners after a ruff week!

Guests can stretch it out alongside some furry adorable support in a Puppy Yoga class provided by Knine Rescue and North Bethesda Pike & Rose Sport&Health as the hotel officially launches A Dog’s Life on Saturday, June 26. Since guests will be waking up surrounded by puppy love during the class at 10:00 AM, Canopy encourages folks to book a stay to maximize the enjoyment of their experience at the Pike & Rose property. Guests can expect puppies named Pike, Rose, and Canopy to be in attendance while practicing an unforgettable yoga session on Canopy’s terrace.  Tickets are $18 and available at https://tinyurl.com/yogawithpuppies, 100% of proceeds will benefit Knine Rescue.

Call 1-844-MY-CANOPY to book the A Dog’s Life Package or for more information on the hotel and bookings.

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

• Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
• Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

• Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
• Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

• Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
• Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
• Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

After its successful spring series, The Yards will bring back its popular run and brunch activation, Brunch On The Go. Treat yourself to champagne and brunch with your running crew on October 16th, October 23rd, or October 30th in D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping and relaxing. Pacers will curate a warmup and stretch, then lead attendees on a route around The Yards. Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join!

Each week, a different Yards restaurant will create a special brunch box for registrants to enjoy after their workout. The event will cost $50 per ticket and includes a run and guided stretch for two, branded swag, bottle of bubbles, and brunch for two.

Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com! Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

WHEN/WHERE:

• Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

• Saturday, October 16 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

  • District Winery

    • 1 bottle of Dry Rosé

    • Avocado Toast

    • Chicken chorizo hash

• Saturday, October 23 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

  • La Famosa

    • Breakfast:

      • Ham and Swiss breakfast sandwich on our house made Mallorca roll (semi-sweet breakfast bread)

      • 2 Quesitos (sweet cream cheese pastry)

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • Pineapple chow with scotch bonnet, cilantro, garlic, and lime

      • Guyanese chow mein with egg noodles, fried egg, bell peppers, carrots, and soy

      • Curry goat with carrot and potato

      • Brown stew chicken, peppers, and boiled dumplings

      • Rice and peas

      • 2 Pastelillo de Guayaba (puff pastry filled with fresh Guava sauce)

    • Lunch:

      • Beef Pastelillos (fried turnovers filled with beef picadillo)

      • Bolitas de Queso (fried cheese balls served with Guava sauce)

      • Tostones (fried green plantain chips served with mayo ketchup and garlic mojo sauce)

• Saturday, October 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

  • Bammy’s

    • Pineapple chow, scotch bonnet, cilantro, garlic, lime

    • Guyanese chow mein, egg noodles, fried egg, bell peppers, carrots, soy

    • Curry goat, carrot, potato

    • Brown stew chicken, peppers, boiled dumplings

    • Rice and peas