On Tuesday, February 8 at 7:30 pm, the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series at the Folger
Shakespeare Library in collaboration with the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,
present a poetic mix-tape in response to the Rock Hall’s exhibition It’s Been Said All Along:
Voices of Rage, Hope, and Empowerment.
Poets Patricia Spears Jones, Nate Marshall, Reuben Jackson, and Ashley M. Jones (no relation)
read their own poetry and use it to explore the rage, hope and empowerment embedded in the historic
musical legacy of such artists as Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and
others. The reading will artfully combine poetry and music from the exhibition.
Tickets for this virtual event are $5 – $30, with a suggested price of $15. Tickets can be purchased
at the Folger Box Office at 202.544.7077 or by visiting www.folger.edu/poetry.
About It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope, and Empowerment, the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame says, “musicians have responded in song and action to promote social justice and equality. What
the world is seeing today, as injustices are called out and protesters are finding their voices, is not new.
And neither are the musical responses – words and music and passion converging to create something
much bigger that cuts deep into the rage, gives hope and radiates empowerment.”
The reading will begin with a pop-up exhibition of rare items from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and
Museum and will be followed by a moderated conversation with questions from those in attendance.
This reading is co-sponsored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
After a two-year hiatus, the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Washington Convention Center February 26-27 with thousands of travel options for those who are looking to plan their vacations and destination events. Celebrities like CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg, travel authors Pauline Frommer and Andrew McCarthy, and “The Points Guy” Brian Kelly will be among the notables on stage and meeting with fans.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face travel experts from around the world.
From Europe to Asia and from African to Caribbean destinations, plus North American vacation favorites, dozens upon dozens of booths will be set up. The price of admission includes access to a myriad of educational and culturally focused sessions on three stages located on the show floor
“At the Travel & Adventure Show, you will have the chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from the top travel brands in the world. What’s more, each of these representatives are there to help plan, personalize and book the right trip, at the price,” said John Golicz, CEO of Unicomm, LLC, the producer of the Travel & Adventure Show Series.
One of the highlights of the DC Travel & Adventure Show is the opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from the world’s top travel experts and celebrities as they present seminars and answer questions over the two-day event. Among those in the Travel Theater will be:
* Peter Greenberg, CBS travel editor
* Pauline Frommer, editorial director of The Frommer Guides
* Andrew McCarthy, award winning actor, travel writer
* Brian Kelly, The Points Guy
On the Savvy Traveler Theater stage, visitors will interact with travel experts on subjects ranging from packing and travel technology, budget travel hacks and what to do if disaster strikes while traveling.
On the Destination Theater stage, travelers will receive destination-specific information from local experts containing details on when to go, how to get there, what to see and off the beaten path attractions from destinations throughout the world.
DC TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW
February 26-27, 2022 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Hours: Saturday Feb 26, 10 am until 5 pm (doors open at 9:30 for travel professionals)
Sunday Feb 27, 11 am until 4 pm
Tickets: Online: single day $11 and two-day tickets $18
On-site box office: single day $15/ two-day $22 – Cash only
Children 16 and under free
http://travelshows.com/washing
In celebration of Black History Month, Hotel Zena hosts – Black Her-Story Makers Market – on Saturday, February 26. The event highlights 18 DC-area Black female artisans, makers, and business owners who all share a forward-thinking mission and will showcase their creations and services.
What: A trunk show event highlighting 18 DC-area Black female artisans, makers, and businesses. With a DJ playing music and craft cocktails and menu of snacks on offer from Figleaf, guests and locals will enjoy an afternoon celebrating Black visionaries. There will also be a sweets counter to build your own cookies and doughnuts, from Chef Caitlin’s Confectionery Counter. Following the event, all participating makers will have the opportunity to showcase their items in Hotel Zena’s Z-Shed shop which will feature a curated collection of local women makers during the month of March for Women’s History Month.
When: Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Where: Figleaf Bar & Lounge at Hotel Zena: 1155 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
Participating Women Makers: Bath Nut; 3Shades Chic; Black Nerd Coffee; Cheryl’s Bracelet Bar; Carra Hosiery; Ajahmure Beauty; Lizzmore; The Popcorn Bag DC; Creative Pounds; Eight Royale; Soultry; Pillow Byrd; Garçon Mélaniné & Co; Black Mint Interiors; Charismatic Creations LLC; Therapy With a Twist; Janet and Jol; Faith Hunter, Spiritually Fly
The Yards is bringing back its annual winter-themed wonderland on Saturday, February 26. Back for its 8th year, Ice Yards has everything guests need for an après ski-inspired afternoon. Guests are invited to enjoy live music, photo booths, winter-inspired beverages, and will even be able to show off their iceless curling and ax-throwing skills and ‘hit the slopes’ on a large snowboard simulator! To celebrate your medal-worthy snowboarding performance, join in on the après ski fun with a winter beverage next to a cozy fire pit.
The Yards is proud to partner with Special Olympics DC for the annual Polar Plunge Fundraiser. Participants will “take the plunge” in an above-ground swimming pool on the boardwalk as Ice Yards guests cheer them on. The Polar Plunge supports over 2,500 DC-based athletes with year-round sports training and the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics DC Games.
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite and include a drink ticket and a donation to Special Olympics DC. This event will adhere to all city-mandated Covid protocol. Please note Ice Yards is a 21 and over event. To register for the SODC Polar Plunge, please visit www.dcpolarplunge.org.
WHEN/WHERE:
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Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Ice Yards is rain or shine
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Yards Park | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20002
The 7th annual Jazz & Freedom Festival will bring together some of the finest musicians in D.C. (and beyond) with community activists confronting racial injustice and anti-Black violence in our communities. Presented by CapitalBop in partnership with Shannon Gunn and the Eaton DC, this year’s JAFF will take place all afternoon and evening on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Eaton’s Beverly Snow warehouse space, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Harriet’s Wildest Dreams.
Jazz & Freedom Festival
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Eaton DC: 1201 K St. NW, WDC
Suggested donation $20/give what you can
3 p.m. Doors
3:30 Panel featuring Harriet’s Wildest Dreams
4:30-9:00 Five sets of music & poetry
9:00 Open jam session
Following Eaton policy and D.C. law, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination is required for entry. Vaccination cards and IDs will be checked at the door of the building; a negative test is not a substitute for proof of vaccination. Face masks required.
The centerpiece of the festival, of course, is the music. And the incredible lineup that the JAFF’s creative team — led by CapitalBop cofounder Luke Stewart, Shannon Gunn and Kelsye Adams — has assembled is stacked with brilliant talent from start to finish.
The acclaimed steel pan virtuoso and composer Victor Provost will play a headlining set with his band. A pair of incredible duos will also perform: bassist Corcoran Holt with percussionist/poet Jabari Exum, and Jupiter Blue (featuring Tara Middleton and DM Hotep, both members of the Sun Ra Arkestra).
Trombonist and co-organizer Shannon Gunn will lead the Jazz & Freedom Ensemble, a D.C. supergroup with a rotating lineup that anchors every JAFF. And to close out the evening, the Collect!v Crew — a DMV musicians’ collective anchored by bassist Dennis Turner and drummer Biscuit Bynum — will close out the night, bringing its groove-based take on contemporary Black music back to the Eaton, where it has been a regular presence over the past few years.
The festival will feature five sets of live music and poetry, as well as a panel discussion moderated by Harriet’s Wildest Dreams cofounder Qiana Johnson, featuring Ty Hobson Powell of Concerned Citizens DC, Jessica Teachey of The MusicianShip, Beth Yirga of the Palm Collective and musician Onrae Lateel.
Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic hosts a night of inspiration and hope at the 2022 Wish Ball on February 26, 2022. Held at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C., this gala event raises funds to support granting wishes to children fighting critical illnesses in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. The premier Make-A-Wish fundraiser in the Mid-Atlantic region, this evening will feature dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and inspirational stories from wish kids and their families.
WHY: To raise critical funds and celebrate the mission and work of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. This year alone, 840 local children are expected to be diagnosed with a critical illness – and for each wish granted, one more local child is waiting for a wish. Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic needs the community’s support to close the gap between children who have received their wish this year and those who are still waiting.
What: Wish Ball is a spectacular gala event featuring unforgettable wish experiences, exciting silent and live auction items, and a lively after-party.
The 2022 Wish Ball is co-chaired by Amanda & Erich Cabe and Jyothi Raghavan and Ram Ramachandran. Hatch Exhibits joins the event as the Exclusive Production Sponsor to present interactive displays telling the stories of local wishes. Guests will step into a wish kid’s dream as they explore Andrew’s unbelievable backyard treehouse, shoot hoops with Zain on his basketball court, and become a billboard model like Abi. Entertainment includes an inspirational program with Emcees Peter Alexander (NBC News) & Alison Starling (WJLA 7 News) and live music from Lucy Black Luxe. A live and silent auction round out the evening.
More information at wishballmidatlantic.org
After a two-year hiatus, the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Washington Convention Center February 26-27 with thousands of travel options for those who are looking to plan their vacations and destination events. Celebrities like CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg, travel authors Pauline Frommer and Andrew McCarthy, and “The Points Guy” Brian Kelly will be among the notables on stage and meeting with fans.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face travel experts from around the world.
From Europe to Asia and from African to Caribbean destinations, plus North American vacation favorites, dozens upon dozens of booths will be set up. The price of admission includes access to a myriad of educational and culturally focused sessions on three stages located on the show floor
“At the Travel & Adventure Show, you will have the chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from the top travel brands in the world. What’s more, each of these representatives are there to help plan, personalize and book the right trip, at the price,” said John Golicz, CEO of Unicomm, LLC, the producer of the Travel & Adventure Show Series.
One of the highlights of the DC Travel & Adventure Show is the opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from the world’s top travel experts and celebrities as they present seminars and answer questions over the two-day event. Among those in the Travel Theater will be:
* Peter Greenberg, CBS travel editor
* Pauline Frommer, editorial director of The Frommer Guides
* Andrew McCarthy, award winning actor, travel writer
* Brian Kelly, The Points Guy
On the Savvy Traveler Theater stage, visitors will interact with travel experts on subjects ranging from packing and travel technology, budget travel hacks and what to do if disaster strikes while traveling.
On the Destination Theater stage, travelers will receive destination-specific information from local experts containing details on when to go, how to get there, what to see and off the beaten path attractions from destinations throughout the world.
DC TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW
February 26-27, 2022 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Hours: Saturday Feb 26, 10 am until 5 pm (doors open at 9:30 for travel professionals)
Sunday Feb 27, 11 am until 4 pm
Tickets: Online: single day $11 and two-day tickets $18
On-site box office: single day $15/ two-day $22 – Cash only
Children 16 and under free
http://travelshows.com/washingtondc
Design Remix with Corey Damen Jenkins
Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Corey Damen Jenkins, nationally acclaimed interior designer, will show how to use (and love) bold colors, create dramatic contrast by mixing patterns and geometry, make a statement with neutrals, translate fashion inspiration into your home, and much more.
Please note: This is the fourth and final program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series and will be presented in person and online via Zoom.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
National Meatball Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 9 and in honor of National Meatball Day, Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap is hosting their First Annual Meatball Madness Relay on Saturday, March 5! Individuals are welcome to gather teams of four to see if they can balance Lena’s Giant Meatball on a spoon without dropping it in record time. As teams win, they will advance to the next round in this fast-paced tournament. Only one team will be named the 2022 Meatball Madness Winner. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and free Lena’s Giant Meatball and the winner receives a trophy and a $100 Lena’s Gift Card. Entry fee will be donated to the Carpenter’s Shelter who support people experiencing and at risk of homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through shelter and housing placement, guidance, education, and advocacy.
Lena’s First Annual Meatball Madness
Saturday, March 5
10am – 12pm
Teams will check-in at Lena’s and the race will happen across the street from Lena’s at the Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park (1005 Mount Vernon Avenue).
On actual National Meatball Day (March 9) at Lena’s, will be offering 50% off Lena’s Giant Meatball Appetizer and Spaghetti and Meatball entree in restaurants and online all day. Lena’s meatball is a 10 oz. house-made all-beef meatball, stuffed with fresh mozzarella and covered in house-made marinara sauce. The history behind Lena’s giant meatball comes from Lena’s owner the Yates family’s mother who made her signature giant meatball recipe to help feed her four sons faster, because making smaller meatballs took too long to feed her large growing family.
Atlas Brew Works is excited to celebrate its annual Ponzi Day next month. On Saturday, March 5, from 3pm to 5pm, join the Atlas team at the Half Street Brewery & Tap Room location in honor of Charles Ponzi’s birthday, the inspiration behind the solar-powered brewery’s West Coast IPA.
Featuring generous additions of Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Mandarina, and Amarillo hops, followed by hints of Munich malt, Ponzi is a criminally good IPA. Enjoy day-fresh Ponzi kegs, a special Ponzi cask, and other limited-edition Ponzi variants. The $30 ticket includes unlimited draft beer, wine, and house cocktails. Enjoy award-winning Andy’s Pizza offerings a la carte. Those looking to take the party home can pre-purchase or purchase a Ponzi IPA six-pack onsite for $9.99.
WHERE:
Atlas Half Street Brewery & Tap Room
1201 Half Street SE, Suite 120
Washington, DC 20003
WHEN:
Saturday, March 5
3pm to 5pm
TICKETS:
Purchase an all-you-can-drink ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ponzi-day-tickets-266382947567.
