PAST: "A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General" at the National Archives TUES, April 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Free, Highlight from CultureCapital.com

Here are some more great free arts and culture events from CultureCapital.com! This site is a fantastic resource for events provided by CultureCapital (formerly known as the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington) a wonderful organization that supports and highlights the DC metro area's vibrant and diverse arts community!

Find more free events and exhibits on view inside of the beltway on the custom designed "Free in DC" Inside Out page on CultureCapital.com and you can connect with CultureCapital.com on facebook now too! TICKETPLACE is another great program of CultureCapital where you can find half-price tickets to performances in the DC metro area @TICKETPLACEDC on twitter and at TICKETPLACE.org.

Tuesday, April 28

Lunchtime - Author Talk and Book Signing at The Archives - Archives 
A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General
12:00pm - 1:00pm
General Ann Dunwoody, the first female four-star general in military history, shares leadership lessons from her 38 years of service in the Army. A book signing will follow the program.
National Archives

between 7th & 9th on Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

See the "Free in DC" Inside Out page on CultureCapital.com for more free events and exhibits!

PAST: SWING DANCE: Free Outdoor Dance in Dupont Circle as part of the 14th annual Washington DC Lindy Exchange on SUN, April 26 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Swing Dance in Dupont Circle as part of the 14th annual Washington DC Lindy Exchange

Sunday, April 26

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
See video above for a snapshot of last year's event

As part of the 14th annual Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX), there's a swing dance in Dupont Circle, complete with live music! Based in Baltimore and DC, the The Butler Parks Hot Serenaders play 1930s small-combo jazz in the tradition of Artie Shaw’s Gramercy Five ensemble and Benny Goodman’s septet. The Butler Parks Hot Serenaders specialize in the performance of traditional and original swing and pre-bop repertoire. The band gets its name from the location of the Jam Cellar, DC’s fine Tuesday evening swing dance. Located next to Malcom X / Meridian Hill Park, the Josephine Butler Parks Center is a historic 40-room mansion originally built to be the home of the Vice President.

In Dupont Circle
1525 20th St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle

PAST: OPEN STUDIOS: Open Studio Weekend at Washington ArtWorks in Rockville, MD by the Twinbrook Metro on SUN, April 26 from 10:00am - 5:00pm, Free

Open Studio Weekend in Rockville at Washington ArtWorks
Sunday, April 26
10:00am - 5:00pm
Free

Washington ArtWorks opens its’ expansive visual arts facility and Resident Artist studios to the public for a full weekend of art shopping, music, and food trucks. The event will feature hundreds of pieces of art including photography, painting, pottery, jewelry and glass as well as artist demonstrations, local food trucks La Strada, Holy Crepes, and Carmen’s, and live music. “With over 50 resident artists and over 30,000 square feet, we are the largest visual arts facility in Montgomery County,” said Missy Loewe, CEO & President of Washington ArtWorks. “We only do this twice a year so it’s always a massive event!” Resident Artists will be on hand for demonstrations, art sales, to talk to visitors, and give studio tours.

Washington ArtWorks

12276 Wilkins Ave - Rockville, MD

Metro: Twinbrook Metro is close by, those driving can park for free on site

PAST: LECTURE: Edward Snowden’s Attorney from the ACLU, Ben Wizner will speak at the UDC Law School on THURS, April 23 at 7:00pm, Free and open to the public

Edward Snowden’s Attorney from the ACLU, Ben Wizner will speak at the UDC Law School

Thursday, April 23 

7:00pm
Free and open to the public, RSVP requested

University of DC, School of Law

4340 Connecticut Avenue NW
Moot Court Room - Room 518
Metro: Van Ness - UDC, from the metro go two blocks down Connecticut and on the left you'll see the building for the law school, it's the big brick building right after Gold's Gym. Take the elevator up to the 5th floor and the moot court room is right there—there will be a few staff members there to help guide people.

PAST: POETRY: Poets from DC's Sister City in South Africa, Tshwane/ Pretoria, Perform at ReCreative Spaces on FRI, April 17 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm, All ages, $5

Azania to DC: Poetry Show/ Welcoming Party for South African Poet Delegation

Friday, April 17 

8:00pm - 10:00pm

All ages, $5

view and share the facebook event page here

Drinks and light refreshments available for purchase

DC's reigning World Champions of slam poetry, DC Youth Slam Team hosts this open poetry mic and showcase featuring rising spoken word artists from South Africa who are visiting the U.S. for the first time, bringing their poetry, music and art to the DC community!

The artists from the City of Tshwane/ Pretoria are touring in the U.S. as part of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Sister City International Arts Grant.  

Artists: Vangi Gantsho, Phomolo "Flex" Sekamotho, Bianca Mashyle, Ishmael "Phiziks" Sibiya, Sphephelo "ZuluBoy" Mfundo, Refilwe Majoko, Rolland "Simpi" Motaung, and Lenah Mashiya.

While in D.C., they will be hosting the 2015 Louder Than a Bomb DMV Teen Poetry Slam Festival with the national poetry and social justice nonprofit, Split This Rock, and working with youth programs in local high schools.

April's DC Youth Slam Team Poetry event is held in conjunction with the April Gallery Show, Black Lives/ White Light at ReCreative Spaces DC. 

ReCreative Spaces, located near Brookland, is a new space in NE, created in partnership with The Menkiti Group, for people to gather and share their passion for art of all kinds! See their calendar of events here.  ReCreative Spaces is also an Art Gallery and space for dance classes, poetry events and more! If you're an artist looking to use the space you can also reach out to them about studio space rental and event space rental, contact Emily, find contact info here. Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm and by appointment.

Save the date for these upcoming events at ReCreative Spaces:

Black Lives/White Light: White Artists on Black Movement: From Abolition to Now

Tuesday, April 21 

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Free

Black Lives/White Light: Black Artist Response + Closing Reception

Tuesday, April 28 

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Free

ReCreative Spaces
1613 Rhode Island Ave NE
Metro: Rhode Island Ave and take the 81, 82, 83, or 86 bus directly to the front of the space. See metro trip-planner for bus times and options. Folks driving car find street parking in the area.

PAST: HIGHLIGHTS: Lots more Free and low-cost events to choose from on THURS, April 16

Highlights Post for free and low-cost events Thursday, April 16, organized by start time

Happy Hour with DC Divest at Meridian Pint
5:30pm - 8:00pm

No cover, drink specials, 21+

Learn more about DC Divest and meet with others who care about the environment. Climate activists from DC Divest will be hanging out at the downstairs bar at Meridian Pint and will be happy to share more about the fossil fuel divestment campaign.
Meridian Pint
3400 11th St NW
Metro: Columbia Heights

Monthly Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market

right by the Brookland - CUA Metro

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Free

Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market is a unique destination to DC, where you have an experiential tour through the diverse mix of art studios from craftsmen to fine art painters and sculptures and a chance to procure your own art collection. While strolling the Arts Walk, enjoy a live Arts on 8th performance, hosted by Dance Place. Tour the Brookland Works residential building as well. Read more on the invite, link above. Click here for a list of the Artists that call the Arts Walk home. 

Monroe Street Market

716 Monroe St NE
Metro: Brookland - CUA, exit to the left and keep left, just outside of the metro, you can also see metro trip-planner for bus access which may get you there more easily depending on where you are coming from

Artist Directory Launch Happy Hour at the Capitol Skyline Hotel Lounge

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Free, RSVP requested
WPA is happy to announce the launch of its 2015-2016 WPA Artist Directory and to celebrate, they will be throwing a launch party.
Bring your friends, mingle with other members, celebrate spring, and pick or purchase your copy of the Directory!  The  "2015-2016 WPA Artist Directory" is published by East City Art and is the "definitive guide to established, emerging, and mid-career contemporary artists throughout the region. Used by curators, art advisors, collectors, artists, editors, designers, and people with an interest in the arts, our bi-annual print directory is the primary resource for access to art and artists in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region." The directory is available for purchase online or can be purchased/pick-up at the WPA office at the Capitol Skyline Hotel.

Capitol Skyline Hotel Lounge

10 I (Eye) Street SW
Metro: Navy Yard and walk just about ten minutes or so

Art Opening at All We Art - Forms of the Journey

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Free
RSVP requested to media@artseedc.com
All We Art is pleased to announce the exhibition Forms of the Journey, featuring artists Félix Ángel, Marta Luz Gutierrez, and Jesús Matheus.
The three artists share their work as part of their experience as individuals committed to artistic creation of the journey that started several decades ago when they migrated to the United States.  The exhibition will run through Sunday, May 17, 2015. The Gallery will also be opening during the Georgetown Galleries Art Walk on Friday, April 17from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
All We Art
1666 33rd St NW - near Reservoir Rd
Metro: Accessible by multiple bus lines from metro. From Farragut West/ North or Foggy Bottom you can catch the Circulator express bus, Georgetown-Union Station line, to Wisconsin Ave & R St NW or you can take any of the line buses to the same stop, except for the 38B. Buses also available from Tenleytown southbound or from Dupont Circle.

Words Beats & Life Academy Open House

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Free

Get a first hand experience of all the classes of the WBL Academy. This is a family friendly event, and parents, guardians and school officials can attend to learn more about out program. To learn more about the Academy, or to register for classes, visit  their website here.
Words Beats & Life

St. Stephens Church
1525 Newton St NW - corner of 16th & Netwon

Metro: Columbia Heights and walk or take the S2 or S4 bus along 16th St right to Newton

Peggy Brennan hosts a new Open Mic Night at The Electric Maid

right across the street from the Takoma Metro 

7:00pm - 10:00pm

All ages, by donation, $5 or more requested, free for performing artists

sign-up 6:45pm, doors 6:30pm

performers are along 15 min or 3 songs, whichever is less

waters, sodas, & tea/coffee available for sale
Emcee/producer Peggy Brennan. Likely to repeat on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays, definitely 4/23 & 4/30.
The Electric Maid

268 Carroll St NW

Metro: Takoma, just across the street on the right 

Poly Discussion Group at The DC Center

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Free, $5 donation appreciated
You've likely heard the term monogamish in Dan Savage's column or elsewhere and you've likely also heard about swingers but do you might not be sure how they differ from polyamory. Learn more about polyamory at this event at The DC Center, led by Tamara Pincus. Discussion is open to those curious about poly. new to poly and those already practicing polyamory. 

The DC Center
Located inside of the Reeves Center, a government building at the corner of 14th & U St NW
Metro: U St or take the Circulator bus, or any metro bus that will drop you at the corner of 14 & U

80s Dance Party, ALL NIGHT LONG in April

at the Rock And Roll Hotel
8:00pm - close
Free, 21+
"Transport yourself back in time at our monthly event 'ALL NIGHT LONG': An 80's Dance Party with music by DJs Total and Special Sauce. Dig out your neon, pile on the hairspray and wear your Rayban sunglasses (at night)." Happy hour all night long too.

Rock And Roll Hotel
1353 H St NE
Metro: Gallery Pl - Chinatown and take the X2 bus along H St to the stop closest to 14th & H St, NE or take a short taxi from Union Station or take a 90's line bus from U St to 8th & H St, NE and walk over a few blocks. See metro trip-planner for best bus access.

UPCOMING: WORKSHOPS & EXPO: Learn more about Jyoti Meditation and more at the Pathways Natural Living Expo focusing on Mind • Body • Spirit this SUN, April 12 at the Marriott by the White Flint Metro in Bethesda, MD at 2:00pm, Expo from 10:30am - 7:00pm, $10 with coupon

Learn more about Jyoti Meditation with the folks from Science of Spirituality DC as part of the Pathways Natural Living Expo
Sunday, April 12
2:00pm (expo hours and details below)
$10 with the $5 coupon you can find online,  in their magazine pullout, and usually onsite as well

David Newcomb will share more about how Jyoti Meditation can lift you up at this talk that will take place as part of the Pathways Natural Living Expo at the Marriott hotel right across from the White Flint Metro Station! Details about the expo noted below.  At the talk you can learn to access inner light through a simple, natural, age-old Jyoti Meditation technique that focuses your attention on the seat of your soul.

Pathways Presents their 41st Natural Living Expo!  Mind • Body • Spirit
Enjoy 146 Exhibitors Who Heal, Entertain, Enlighten and Offer Lots Of Wonderful Products.
Choose From 64 Dynamic, Creative Mind, Body, Spirit Workshops Sunday, April 12
10:30am - 7:00pm
 $10 price of admission with coupon

Bethesda North Marriott 
5701 Marinelli Rd - N. Bethesda, MD
Metro: White Flint, right across the street from the metro just off of Rockville Pike. Driving? Free parking on site!

PAST: Some Free events as part of the Cherry Blossom Festival on SUN, April 12

Sunday, April 12

Final Day of Free Performances at the Tidal Basin Stage!
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Free
See link above for the full schedule of performances, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Today's lineup includes Irish Dancing, Batala all-women percussion group, Hawaiian Hula & Polynesian dances, and more!
Tidal Basin Stage
501 Maine Ave SW
Metro: Smithsonian

National Cherry Blossom Festival: Ranger-Led Programs

The beautiful and delicate cherry blossoms cultivated in the National Mall and Memorial Parks have inspired generations of viewers since 1912. A gift from Japan, the flowering trees symbolize friendship between nations, the renewal of spring, and the ephemeral nature of life. Blooming occurs between mid-March and mid-April depending on the species of tree and annual environmental conditions. Programs include: Cherry Blossom Ranger Talks, Walk with a Ranger, Lantern Walk, Bike Tour, Running Tour, and more events for kids and even one for dogs!
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
701 West Basin Drive SW
Metro: Smithsonian is closest

National Cherry Blossom Festival: Anacostia River Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the Anacostia River, its history, ecology and the communities that live and work alongside it. This Free event will bring together residents from across the region to engage in hands-on art workshops, musical performances, tours of historic Anacostia, boating and even fishing workshops!

• Kayak and Canoe Paddle Experience
• Performances Throughout the Day
• Live Birds of Prey Demonstration
• Make your own River Masterpiece
• Anacostia River Photography Exhibition
• River Mural Workshop

For more information visit: www.bridgepark.org/anacostia-river-festival

Anacostia Park
1900 Anacostia Drive SE

Metro: Anacostia, Free shuttle buses will run from Anacostia and Eastern Market metro stations to the Festival. Driving? Free parking available at Maritime Plaza 1220 12th St SE and Anacostia Metro Station 1101 Howard Rd SE. Free shuttles from both sites. Biking? Free bike valet! Capital Bikeshare station at Anacostia Metro. 

PAST: FESTIVAL: "Flower Power In Historic Anacostia" along the 1200 block of Good Hope Rd SE this SUN, April 12 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Free

National Cherry Blossom Festival: Flower Power in Anacostia along the 1200 block of Good Hope Rd SE 

Sunday, April 12

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Free

Flower Power in Historic Anacostia! The afternoon includes live music inspired by the 60s; a DJ with retro beats; floral arranging classes; artworks comprised hundreds of fake flower petals; gardening tips; and more. Presented by the National Cherry Blossom Festival. 

ARCH Development Corporation
1231 Good Hope Road SE
Activities along the 1200 block of Good Hope Rd, SE

Metro: Anacostia and walk or take a bus, or Eastern Market and take the Circulator bus toward Syland 

PAST: MUSIC: Friday Morning Music Club Chamber Music Recital at The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria, VA on SUN, April 12 at 4:30pm, Free

Friday Morning Music Club Chamber Music Recital

at The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria, VA
Sunday, April 12

4:30pm
Free

See the calendar on the FMMC site for program details.

The Lyceum
201 South Washington St - Alexandria, VA

Metro: King St and walk south on King toward the Waterfront to S Washington 

PAST: Neighborhood Meet + Greet along Rhode Island Ave NE at ReCreative Spaces on SAT, April 11 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Free

ReCreative Spaces - Neighborhood Meet + Greet along Rhode Island Avenue NE
Saturday, April 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free

From the ReCreative Spaces facebook page: "Picked up the Zeke's Coffee of DC raffle item for tomorrow's Meet + Greet... that and other great neighborhood prizes will be available! Stop on by and see us! All proceeds will help benefit the (Up)Rising Festival, 2015!"
ReCreative Spaces, located near Brookland, is a new space in NE, created in partnership with The Menkiti Group, for people to gather and share their passion for art of all kinds! See their calendar of events here.

Plus, ReCreative Spaces is also an Art Gallery and space for dance classes, poetry events and more! If you're an artist looking to use the space you can also reach out to them about studio space rental and event space rental, contact Emily, find contact info here. Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm and by appointment.

ReCreative Spaces
1613 Rhode Island Ave NE
Metro: Rhode Island Ave and take the 81, 82, 83, or 86 bus directly to the front of the space. See metro trip-planner for bus times and options. Folks driving car find street parking in the area.

PAST: Enjoy Performances and Conversation with Hip-Hop Artists from Around the World at "Hip Hop Diplomacy" at American University this FRI, April 10 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, All Ages, Free

"Hip Hop Diplomacy" a special event at American University 
Friday, April 10
5:30pm - 7:30pm
All ages, Free
view and share the facebook event

"Join the Next Level Global artists, including DJs, Beatmakers, Breakdancers and MCs from around the world for an evening of hip hop performances and conversation on hip hop diplomacy.  Next Level is a new hip hop diplomacy initiative from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the University of North Carolina's Music Department. Next Level uses hip hop as a tool for empowerment and conflict resolution. Program hosted by the International Communication and Media Program SIS AU.

Performances and conversation with hip-hop artists from around the world including:

• DJ Zlijay (DJ-Bosnia)
• Andjelko Pavlovic (Breakdancer- Serbia)
• Black Zang (MC-Bangladesh)
• Toussa Senerap (MC-Senegal)
• Malibika Brahma (Singer- India)
• FTR (Beatmaker- Zimbabwe)

American University, School of International Service, Atrium
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW  (map) (see AU campus map)
Metro: Tenleytown and take the free AU Shuttle bus to campus, pick up spot is behind the Panera in the parking lot there, Free parking in the Katzen Center parking garage after 5:00pm on weekdays.

PAST: KIDS: "Wacky Science: with Ken Scott" science event for Kids 5-12 at the Natural History Museum on TUES, April 7 at 10:15am or at 11:15am, $5 - $8

Wacky Science: with Ken Scott for Kids 5-12
Tuesday, April 7
10:15am - 11:00am or
11:15am - 12:00pm

$5-$8 buy tickets online or call 202-633-8700

Whiz, bang, poof, and pop—Dr. Science’s zany show makes science look way cool! With a focus on amazing science experiments that use everyday objects, Scott makes the scientific method easy to understand in a high-energy, hands-on experience. Presented by The Smithsonian Associates. Read more here!

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

in the Baird Auditorium
10th St & Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian

PAST: AUTHOR TALK: "Fortune's Fool: The Life of John Wilkes Booth" TUES, April 7 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at The Archives, Free

Author Talk - Fortune's Fool: The Life of John Wilkes Booth

Tuesday, April 7
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free

Lunchtime author talk and book signing at the National Archives.
John Wilkes Booth catapulted into history on the night of April 14, 1865, when he assassinated President Lincoln. Historian Terry Alford looks at the man whose life has been overshadowed by his final, infamous act.

National Archives

between 7th & 9th on Constitution Ave, NW

Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

PAST: HIGHLIGHTS: More Free events to choose from on SAT, April 4 from CultureCapital.com - a fabulous resource for Arts & Culture events in the DC Metro Area

Here are some more great free arts and culture events from CultureCapital.com! This site is a fantastic resource for events provided by CultureCapital (formerly known as the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington) a wonderful organization that supports and highlights the DC metro area's vibrant and diverse arts community!

Find more free events and exhibits on view inside of the beltway on the custom designed "Free in DC" Inside Out page on CultureCapital.com and you can connect with CultureCapital.com on facebook now too! TICKETPLACE is another great program of CultureCapital where you can find half-price tickets to performances in the DC metro area @TICKETPLACEDC on twitter and at TICKETPLACE.org.

Saturday, April 4

Morning - Film Screenings for kids as part of the Environmental Film Fest at Atlas - H St NE

Four Kids Films -Environmental Film Festival at Atlas Performing Arts Center

11:00am

MeJane, Lucky Ducklings,  FINconceivable and The Marvelous Musical Report of The Marine National Monuments.
Atlas Performing Arts Center

1333 H St NE

Metro: Closest metro is Union Station but no direct buses from there, you can catch the X2 bus along H St NW from Gallery Pl - Chinatown if you don't want to take an uberx, taxi, etc...  (see note below for uber and lyft promos for first time users!) or you can catch any of the 90 line buses that go to 8th & H St NE and walk over. See metro trip-planner for bus info. 

Morning - Lecture with the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director for Jazz + Documentary Film at NGA West Building - Archives
Lecture and Documentary Film: In My Mind
11:00am - 12:45pm
Jason Moran, artistic director for jazz, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in person to introduce the documentary. In My Mind is a film from the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) at Duke University documenting Jason Moran and The Big Bandwagons 2009 original interpretation of Thelonious Monks 1959 Town Hall performance (2010, 100 minutes).
National Gallery of Art

West Building Lecture Hall

6th & Constitution Ave NW
Metro: Archives

Afternoon - Panel on Shoe Exhibit at Strathmore - Grosvenor

Panel Discussion: If The Shoe Fits

2:00pm

Please join us for a lively panel discussion on Strathmore's If the Shoe Fits exhibit, on view March 7 - May 31. "Learn about the art and sole of the shoe. Trace its footprint through history and culture. Part fantasy, part function, this exhibit looks at footwear from every angle and features shoe design, sculpture, and invention, plus a shoe painting workshop."

The Mansion at Strathmore

10701 Rockville Pike -  Bethesda, MD - see map

Metro: Grosvenor, follow the walkway from the metro exit to the left, cross the street, go up the grassy hill, the Mansion is on the left across from the main Strathmore building. 

Find more exhibits on view inside of the beltway on the custom designed "Free in DC" Inside Out page on CultureCapital.com!

Promo: Free in DC also has promotions for those who want to give uber or lyft a try. Smart phone users can download the app and  get $10 off your first lyft ride with promo code FREEINDC10 and $20 off your first Uber ride with the promo code FREEINDC14 when you sign up here: uber - Note: Be sure to select uberx for best price!

UPCOMING & ONGOING: POETRY: Monthly: Youth Open Mic - every third SAT of the month - at Busboys and Poets 5th & K St, NW from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, $5

Monthly Youth Open Mic for all styles for those 20 and younger at Busboys and Poets 5th & K St NW

every third Saturday of the month

5:00pm - 8:00pm

$5, cash at the door

Open Mic artists get 5 minutes to perform whatever they like, poetry or song, or dance, or story, or otherwise. 

This monthly youth-focused and youth-led series is held every 3rd Saturday.  Young people (under 20) are encouraged to come share their poetry, music, rap, acting, or other appropriate skills. Email slam@splitthisrock.org for more info.

Busboys and Poets

5th & K St, NW

Metro: between Gallery Pl and Mt Vernon Sq or you can take the Circulator bus to 5th & Mass.

UPCOMING & ONGOING: FILM: Weekly: BloomScreen Independent Film Series, Screenings every TUES night, followed by a discussion and Q&A from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, All ages, by donation

BloomScreen Independent Film Night at BloomBars

Films vary each week
Discussion with Q&A after, often with the director

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All ages, by donation, $10 suggested, no one turned away, Free organic popcorn and refreshments served

BloomBars

3222 11th St NW
Metro: Columbia Heights, walk north on 14th one block to Kenyon, turn right and walk over to 11th and turn left, right next door to Wonderland.

UPCOMING & ONGOING: OPEN MIC: Weekly: Poetry Open Mic at Busboys and Poets 14th & V Hosts vary each Week, every TUES night, 9:00pm - 11:00pm, All ages, $5

Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry at Busboys and Poets
every Tuesday night

9:00pm - 11:00pm
Open mic sign up starts at 8:30pm $5, available online or at the door if seats are still available  Note: seating is first come, first seated, no saved seats allowed.

Open Mic Night every Tuesday night, usually with a new feature and host. "Expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week."

Busboys and Poets

14th & V St, NW
Metro: U St