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SAUTI: Sounds Aligning Us Together Indefinitely.

Today at 4pm · Washington

This is what it feels like when the music, the room, and the people all find the same frequency. SAUTI is a curated dining and sound experience rooted in Afrobeats, Dancehall, R&B, and Afrohouse. Held at the Vortex Lounge in the heart of Washington, DC, this is an afternoon built for those who don't just attend events — they live them. Expect: → A full bar & live DJ set that flows from sun to night → A curated dining experience where the music and the meal move together → An intimate lounge atmosphere — laid back, but very much alive → A signature SAUTI welcome drink, on us → A room full of people on the same frequency Saturday, April 26th · Doors at 4PM Vortex Lounge DC · 1426 L St NW, Washington, DC RSVPs are limited. This one won't wait for you.

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Smoke & Stitch with Paola

Tomorrow at 5pm · Washington

✨ Embroidery & Sesh with Paola ✨ Join us this Monday for a cozy, creative night learning the art of embroidery with Paola 🧵💖 Whether you’re a beginner or just want to unwind and make something cute, this class is all about slowing down, getting creative, and enjoying the moment. We’ll have everything you need—just bring your good vibes, grab something from the shop, and settle in for a chill, hands-on experience in The Giggle Room. Cute, crafty, and a little elevated 💨🌸

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70s & 80s Night @ Sid Gold’s

Tomorrow at 7pm · Washington

**a night of 70s & 80s hits 🎶 live set by richard siegel karaoke after with jill paige starts with the classics ends with you on the mic 🎤 doors 7pm** $5 advance / $10 at the door

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A Very Gay Monday

Tomorrow at 7:30pm · Washington

WITNESS THE BIRTH OF GOOD JUDY! 👶💅 Invite antifascists who like live music and glitter. Join us at Pie Shop on April 27 and follow us at https://instagram.com/goodjudyband to learn about the next one!

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tapas #2

Wed at 7pm · Washington

Jealous Friends, Carrie Bradshaw, and the Price of Community Tapas is a family-style dinner for thought-daughters (and their apologists) where we try new foods and have nuanced conversations about whatever's rotting everyone's brain online. This month’s topic: Jealous Friends, Carrie Bradshaw, and the Price of Community: Exploring Modern Female Friendships Through the Lens of Sex and the City’s Main Characters. No SATC knowledge required (we'll catch you up). The deal: Restaurant dinner party, prix-fixe, and prepaid so nobody's doing math after drinks. $35/person will cover our family-style meal. Check the link above for more info—payment required for a valid RSVP. Let's eat, argue, and try to outhink our algorithms for one night. See you soon ;)

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Crit Club

Thu at 6:30pm · Washington

Crit, short for critique, is a form of feedback standard in art school but is rarely practiced outside the classroom walls or beyond paywalls. We offer a safe, free space for creatives to talk about their work in a low-stakes, constructive environment. This gathering is intended for visual artists, but any creative is more than welcome to come and share. I (Addie) will have my iPad if you want to email me (addiethenomad@gmail.com) beforehand some images to share, or bring work in person (but this is so not required). This is mostly a practice of sharing and discussing our work in a constructive, supportive community. Here's a video on how to critique! We always use positive, specific, and productive language when speaking to others about their work! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJDdfJHKxM

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The Juke @ Bukom Cafe

Thu at 7pm · Washington

Sandflower Records and Foots x Coles are excited to present The Juke, a monthly jam session where artists are invited to jump in and express themselves, while the community is welcome to enjoy great live music and take in the vibes. A different artist will be featured each month — of course our family, Alex Vaughn, will be our first! Come enjoy Bukom's delicious West African cuisine and vibe with us for the launch of this special series. Artist Bios: A cosmic haze of kinetic jazz and jittery funk, Foots x Coles are as soulful as they are otherworldly. Since launching their career as a group in 2016, the duo have turned sensations into sleek, colorful sounds at the edge of alternative R&B. In the process, they’ve become some of the most respected musicians in the underground, a reputation they reaffirm with Seeing Colors Eating Fruit. Alex Vaughn is a rising R&B star whose soulful voice and captivating presence command every stage she steps on. Known for her powerful live performances and raw emotional depth, she fuses timeless soul with modern energy, leaving audiences moved, connected, and wanting more.

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Songwriters Hub Senior Showcase

Thu at 7:30pm · Washington

JOIN US for our show featuring the graduating, inaugural members of songwriters hub. Ticket required 🎫🎟️Come have fun with us!! Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM (All ages & bar available !!) — Songwriters Hub: Senior Showcase Liam Chapin FFO: Grimes, Perfume Genius, A.G. Cook Tallahassee native Liam Chapin is an artist-producer whose songs square the circle on eclectic genres like abrasive electro-pop and evocative ambient composition, all the while satisfying his omnivorous love for literary classics, retrofuturism, and the study of legacy. His latest release, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, elevated his undergraduate degree Capstone project into a heartfelt excavation of youth, nostalgia, and maturation into adulthood. gracie gilligan FFO: Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, Noah Kahan gracie gilligan is a singer songwriter originally from Massachusetts, based in Washington DC. She identifies as a folk-ish artist and a lyrics first writer, using music as a means to understand her lived experiences and comment on the world around her. She has two currently released singles, “sisyphus” and “Nothing Ever Changes”, which can be found on all streaming platforms. Catherine Brennan FFO: Sara Bareilles, Lizzy McAlpine, Jensen McRae Catherine is a folk singer/songwriter based in D.C. She has been writing music since she could hold a pencil and has always loved authentic storytelling through music. Her inspirations include Sara Barreilles and Hozier. Michael Mazey FFO: Mark Murphy, Chet Baker, and Mel Torme Michael Mazey is a DC based jazz singer and songwriter. Quinn Volpe FFO: Adrianne Lenker, Phoebe Bridgers, beabadoobee and Maggie Rogers Folk‑pop singer/songwriter Quinn Volpe (signed with Second District Records) makes tender songs you can dance or cry to. On her debut album More to Life, she and collaborator Liam Chapin blend dreamy, intimate vocals with shimmering electronic production to score stories of love, loss and the weirder corners of early adulthood. Her goal is to leave listeners a little heartbroken, a little hopeful, and questioning everything, ideally while still tapping their feet. Ryan Fitzgerald FFO: Alex G, Will Paquin, Far Caspian Ryan Fitzgerald writes music under the name “valleybrook.” He will release songs throughout 2026. He enjoys playing live music.

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KLENAM DC SPRING POP-UP

Fri at 5pm · Washington

DC we're running it back🫶🫶🫶 Klenam DC Spring POP-UP with custom artwork on Klenam goods by @6ieglo @whiskdtea who will be serving that evening caffeine fix you need to kick off your DC night out. New DJ each hour: @snobeemusik, @andygefroren, and @kokop3lli_! Bring friends and let's make this the best one yet ☀️☀️☀️

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🔥HOT HANDS🔥 SHOW

Fri at 7pm · Hoboken

For the first time ever…. Burnout presents: Hot Hands 🥵 Come hang and enjoy some guitar-based rock music with us at our show 🤙🏼 Chris Nitti and Hidden Driver are also on the bill if that helps $15 at the door, NOTAFLOF

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Pottery on P Street

Sat at 12pm · Washington

The third annual Pottery on P Street presents an outdoor pop-up devoted to all things clay! From functional to aesthetic works, join for a day of shopping local from 30+ area potters and ceramicists. Enjoy food and beverages from participating P Street eateries too. This event will be held outside, spaced along the sidewalks of P Street NW between 20th and 22nd Street NW.

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cloud ix popup debut!!

Sat at 12pm · Washington

Hello Friends!! Lauren and I have started a cafe pop up and it would mean the world to us if you came out to our debut event! It’ll be at the Bryant St Market Cinco de Mayo Block Party so there will be other vendors for you to enjoy as well. And if you can’t make it we’d appreciate if you spread the word and invited people to the Partiful. Can’t wait to see you all there! 🩵🩵

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Adams Morgan Porch Fest

Sat at 2pm · Washington

Adams Morgan Porch Fest is Back!!! Join the neighborhood music festival featuring somewhere around 100 performances on 20+ stages throughout the residential and commercial streets of Adams Morgan. The event is 100% free and open to people of all ages as well as their pets!! See the line up and specific locations above

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Songbyrd Music Trivia Night: Sister Act Two!

Mon, May 11 at 7pm · Washington

You’re invited to a special music trivia hosted by the Webb Sisters of Trackstar* fame! Join us at Songbyrd for a fun night of drinks, eats and MUSIC TRIVIA! We're writing our own questions, so expect a few curveballs. Stay tuned for more info, and in the meantime, follow @songbyrddc on IG for updates!

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Femi and the Foundation x Rock Creek Kings!

Sat, May 23 at 7pm · Washington

Femi and the Foundation x Rock Creek Kings co-headlining at DC9 for one night only. Rock. Funk. Soul. Groove. It’s the collab you didn’t know you needed. Come celebrate the release of Femi and the Foundation’s new EP “Feeling Right” the only way we know how: dancing the night away. Doors at 7:00pm. Music at 8:00pm. Grab your tickets early, and don’t be late.

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Petworth PorchFest!

Sat, May 30 at 1:45pm · Washington

Your favorite cityburb girlies are hosting the queerest Petworth PorchFest DJ lineup ever! Petworth PorchFest is a neighborhood music festival with acts performing from -- you guessed it -- people's porches. (Think Coachella meets a block party with over 115 porches to choose from: Free and BYOB, but we're pretty sure Lady Gaga won't be there.) This year we're hosting a banger lineup of queer DJs emceed by Petworth's resident drag queen, Tara Hoot. We're also serving refreshments with proceeds to benefit SMYAL, D.C.'s nonprofit supporting queer and trans youth! See you there! Judson & Brock

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Treehouse & Fast Casual @ Petworth Porchfest

Sat, May 30 at 5pm · Washington

Come see two great bands play in Petworth! Wander around porchfest and be at the house for the block party by 5! Treehouse, retro pop (@treehouse.theband) plays at 5 PM Fast Casual, pop punk (@fastcasualdc) at 6 PM — Both at 408 Ingraham St NW More details to come. Just wanna get on people’s calendar!

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Smoke & Stitch with Paola

Tomorrow at 5pm · Washington

✨ Embroidery & Sesh with Paola ✨ Join us this Monday for a cozy, creative night learning the art of embroidery with Paola 🧵💖 Whether you’re a beginner or just want to unwind and make something cute, this class is all about slowing down, getting creative, and enjoying the moment. We’ll have everything you need—just bring your good vibes, grab something from the shop, and settle in for a chill, hands-on experience in The Giggle Room. Cute, crafty, and a little elevated 💨🌸

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POSEPH x AZURE DAY PARTY SERIES

Sun, May 24 at 2pm · Washington

So excited to announce i'm spinning for the AZURE SUMMER DAY PARTY SERIES!!!! On Sunday, May 24th i'll be opening for SUNDAY SCARIES!! Buy your tickets on the link I provided 🫶🏼. Tickets will increase the closer we get to the event so buy them soon!! USE CODE 'DCVIP' for a discount off your ticket 🫡 Can't wait to get hot and sweaty with ya'll ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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Petworth PorchFest!

Sat, May 30 at 1:45pm · Washington

Your favorite cityburb girlies are hosting the queerest Petworth PorchFest DJ lineup ever! Petworth PorchFest is a neighborhood music festival with acts performing from -- you guessed it -- people's porches. (Think Coachella meets a block party with over 115 porches to choose from: Free and BYOB, but we're pretty sure Lady Gaga won't be there.) This year we're hosting a banger lineup of queer DJs emceed by Petworth's resident drag queen, Tara Hoot. We're also serving refreshments with proceeds to benefit SMYAL, D.C.'s nonprofit supporting queer and trans youth! See you there! Judson & Brock

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Songwriters Hub Senior Showcase

Thu at 7:30pm · Washington

JOIN US for our show featuring the graduating, inaugural members of songwriters hub. Ticket required 🎫🎟️Come have fun with us!! Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM (All ages & bar available !!) — Songwriters Hub: Senior Showcase Liam Chapin FFO: Grimes, Perfume Genius, A.G. Cook Tallahassee native Liam Chapin is an artist-producer whose songs square the circle on eclectic genres like abrasive electro-pop and evocative ambient composition, all the while satisfying his omnivorous love for literary classics, retrofuturism, and the study of legacy. His latest release, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, elevated his undergraduate degree Capstone project into a heartfelt excavation of youth, nostalgia, and maturation into adulthood. gracie gilligan FFO: Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, Noah Kahan gracie gilligan is a singer songwriter originally from Massachusetts, based in Washington DC. She identifies as a folk-ish artist and a lyrics first writer, using music as a means to understand her lived experiences and comment on the world around her. She has two currently released singles, “sisyphus” and “Nothing Ever Changes”, which can be found on all streaming platforms. Catherine Brennan FFO: Sara Bareilles, Lizzy McAlpine, Jensen McRae Catherine is a folk singer/songwriter based in D.C. She has been writing music since she could hold a pencil and has always loved authentic storytelling through music. Her inspirations include Sara Barreilles and Hozier. Michael Mazey FFO: Mark Murphy, Chet Baker, and Mel Torme Michael Mazey is a DC based jazz singer and songwriter. Quinn Volpe FFO: Adrianne Lenker, Phoebe Bridgers, beabadoobee and Maggie Rogers Folk‑pop singer/songwriter Quinn Volpe (signed with Second District Records) makes tender songs you can dance or cry to. On her debut album More to Life, she and collaborator Liam Chapin blend dreamy, intimate vocals with shimmering electronic production to score stories of love, loss and the weirder corners of early adulthood. Her goal is to leave listeners a little heartbroken, a little hopeful, and questioning everything, ideally while still tapping their feet. Ryan Fitzgerald FFO: Alex G, Will Paquin, Far Caspian Ryan Fitzgerald writes music under the name “valleybrook.” He will release songs throughout 2026. He enjoys playing live music.

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Crit Club

Thu at 6:30pm · Washington

Crit, short for critique, is a form of feedback standard in art school but is rarely practiced outside the classroom walls or beyond paywalls. We offer a safe, free space for creatives to talk about their work in a low-stakes, constructive environment. This gathering is intended for visual artists, but any creative is more than welcome to come and share. I (Addie) will have my iPad if you want to email me (addiethenomad@gmail.com) beforehand some images to share, or bring work in person (but this is so not required). This is mostly a practice of sharing and discussing our work in a constructive, supportive community. Here's a video on how to critique! We always use positive, specific, and productive language when speaking to others about their work! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJDdfJHKxM

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VIVA RUN #5

Sat, May 9 at 9am · Alexandria

Hot Mom Walk 💐 We’re celebrating Mother’s Day a little early!! Switching things up with a 2.5 mile walk instead of a run. Bring your mom, your friends, your dogs, or just yourself. As always, everyone’s welcome :) Keep up with us on our Instagram @ vavivarunclub

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Rini for Mayor @ The Pug on H St

Thu, May 7 at 8pm · Washington

Come hang out at The Pug on H St while I guest bartend for the campaign! Let’s make it a fun night out while talking about what you want to see change in DC. Every tip goes toward our work to fix the basics.

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public book club <3

Next Sun at 11am · Arlington

starting a little book club in the arlington/dc area! the first one will be at Ballston’s Compass Coffee <3 anyone can come! i’ll list a few books for this session, but feel free to stray from it, as all literature is welcome— this amateur booklist is just to have some intersection in reading topics if you so desire. • Nobody’s Girl, by Virginia Roberts Giuffre • Blind Owl, by Sadeq Nedayat • Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy • A Gentle Creature, by Fyodor Dostoevsky • Storm of Steel, by Ernst Jünger

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MAY 2ND TACOS & MARGS CRAWL 🌮

Mon, May 18 at 1pm · Washington

🚨🚨WE ARE DOWN TO OUR LAST 500 TICKETS. GET YOURS BEFORE IT SELLS OUT 🚨🚨 🚨OFFICIALLY DOWN TO LAST 300 TICKETS🚨 DC… we’re not playing this May 😈🔥 Two MASSIVE bar crawls hosted by Bar Crawl Nation & DJ SKETNOKAMI are about to take over the city… Dupont Circles Hottest Bars And Clubs -Public Bar Live -Twelve after Twelve -Decades -Zebbies Garden -Tokyo Pearl -Rubens +more!!!! Over 1000 participants & the most important one…IS YOU🔥 ATTENTION: TICKETS ARE NOW OVER 50% SOLD OUT. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS SOON 🌮🍹 MAY 2 — Tacos & Margs Crawl Day party vibes, tacos on tacos, margaritas flowing, DJs going crazy all afternoon 🌮🍹🎉 📟🎶 MAY 16 — 2000s Bar Crawl w/ Drake Bell Throwback fits, Y2K drinks, and a LIVE performance while we party like it’s 2005 🔥📟 Same energy. Same squad. Two unforgettable weekends. Once tickets go up… they’re gone. No excuses. 🎟 Grab yours NOW: https://www.barcrawlnation.com/events/dc-tacos-margs-crawl-2026 https://www.barcrawlnation.com/events/dc-2000s-bar-crawl-with-drake-bell-may-16 OR FOLLOW LINK IN BIO ON INSTAGRAM @SKETNOKAMI FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO FOLLOW @SKETNOKAMI ON INSTAGRAM AND DM THE KEY WORD “TACOS” WILL RECEIVE A FREE GA TICKET 🔥🔥🔥 https://www.instagram.com/sketnokami?igsh=MWR4NGp6eXE0aHI4aA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

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Fame Sick Book Club

Thu, May 21 at 6:30pm · Washington

DC has sold out of all of its copies of Lena Dunham’s new memoir “Famesick” in a just week, so there must be dozens of us wayward Girls fans clamoring to understand this complex and insightful “voice of a generation.” I want to deep dive into the Lorde drama, the inspiration for Adam Driver’s character, and debate freely what a nepo baby is. Bring your books, your hot takes, and your notes! Let’s gather to discuss all things Lena Dunham, the profound, the insecure, and the hilarious. Just hold true that all adventurous women do meet up for a partiful book club. Venue will be metro accessible and in central DC based on interest!

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DC Heated Rivalry *Scott and Kip* Lookalike Contest

Sat, May 16 at 4pm · Washington

DC, we had so much fun at the Shane and Ilya Lookalike Contest in Wunder Garten that we are back...for a Scott and Kip Lookalike Contest! If you've been on your phone in the last few weeks, you may have heard the lore of the last DC Heated Rivalry lookalike contest at Wunder Garten (just google it if not). You may have seen the lore covered in People, Harper's Bazaar, CNN, Betches, Out Magazine, and more. Lucy in Love and The Bayton Collective (aka the duo who brought you the previous contest) have heard your calls (erm, screams?) for a Scott and Kip lookalike contest and we're happy to oblige. Seeking all Scott and Kip lookalikes in the DMV - the community of DC Heated Rivalry fans humbly requests your presence at this function. PRIZE: TBA Check in for lookalike contestants will begin at 4 PM. The contest will start shortly after 4, so make sure you come on time or early to catch it. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. Space is limited so this event is first-come, first-serve. WRISTBANDS: Come get a wristband to tell people if they can flirt with you! - Green = single and ready to mingle - Yellow = it’s complicated - Red = taken Bring the heat, bring your friends, but most importantly - bring your favorite rival. 😏 Image credit: HBO Max

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Jeff Draco: EXCESS Album Release Show

Sat, May 23 at 7pm · Washington

My album EXCESS comes out May 15th! To celebrate, my band and I are playing the entire album front to back at Songbyrd on May 23rd. Night Hawk and Housing Co. will be getting the show started so don’t be late 🫵 Doors 7PM / Show 8PM 🎟️ $16 advance / $20 at the door

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Clothes Swap Meet

Sun, May 24 at 12:30pm · Springfield

Got old clothes sitting around not getting any love?? Time to spring clean and look for new pieces! Bag it up and bring it to our clothes swap and leave with new pieces for this upcoming rave season 💞 Feel free to bring whatever! chill clothes, ravewear, work clothes, accessories, shoes,bags anything that someone can give a new life to 🫶🏼 PLUR means caring for our environment as well 🌏 so help us to not contribute to all the mass over consumption and clothes waste! *all remaining items will me recycled as scrap fabric for multiple different small businesses and donated to a local women's shelter* We will have flow toys and kandi stations to chill after so feel free to bring your things 💚

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cloud ix popup debut!!

Sat at 12pm · Washington

Hello Friends!! Lauren and I have started a cafe pop up and it would mean the world to us if you came out to our debut event! It’ll be at the Bryant St Market Cinco de Mayo Block Party so there will be other vendors for you to enjoy as well. And if you can’t make it we’d appreciate if you spread the word and invited people to the Partiful. Can’t wait to see you all there! 🩵🩵

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quadrality at petworth porchfest!💜🧡🎶

Sat, May 30 at 3pm · Washington

catch us at petworth porchfest! 🎶 porchfest is a community music festival where local artists perform on porches all around the neighborhood for a day of live music🤘🏼 come find us on may 30th at 3pm, we can’t wait to sing for you! 🧡💜

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Flow & Craft Meetup

Next Sun at 12pm · Washington

Hi friends! I’ll be hosting 2 more flow and craft meetups at alethia tanner park in May! May 3rd and May 10th from 12pm-4pm. Hope that you can make it! All types of flow and crafts welcome! Feel free to bring inflatable couches and picnic blankets. BYOB, BYOW!

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Beatprint Presents: Dan Molinari

Sat, May 16 at 10pm · Washington

Join us at Transmission for an unforgettable evening with Dan Molinari, a rising name in the minimal and tech house science right now. With hits like Rock the Rhythm and K.E.T, the French-American earned early recognition across many platforms, receiving support from tastemakers, playlist curators, and club-focused DJs for his functional, late-night energy. Support: Solo, La Petite Date: 5/16/2026 Time: 10PM-3AM Venue: Transmission Address: 1353 H ST NE Tickets at the link above!

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Matinée Presents: FORESTER (DJ SET)

Sat, Jun 6 at 4pm · Washington

Matinée Presents FORESTER (DJ SET) at Flash Rooftop Support: TBA Date JUNE 6, 2026 Time 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location Flash Rooftop 645 Florida Ave NW Washington DC 20001 A laid back afternoon with great music and the right energy.

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A Very Gay Monday

Tomorrow at 7:30pm · Washington

WITNESS THE BIRTH OF GOOD JUDY! 👶💅 Invite antifascists who like live music and glitter. Join us at Pie Shop on April 27 and follow us at https://instagram.com/goodjudyband to learn about the next one!

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Sourdough Starter & Infused Honey Workshop

Thu, May 14 at 5:30pm · Washington

*Please note, this is hosted by the DC Women's Supper Club. That means this is a women-only space* Join us for a cozy, hands-on supper club experience centered around the magic of sourdough. Hosted by our favorite home baker, Liz, you’ll be working with her beloved, tried-and-true sourdough starter all the way from Fredericksburg, Virginia, affectionately named Freddy. In this class, you’ll learn how to grow, maintain, and confidently bake with a sourdough starter. Perfect for beginners or anyone who’s struggled to keep theirs alive. Liz will walk you through simple techniques to help your starter thrive, plus share go-to recipes you can easily recreate at home. We’ll also dive into infused honey. Each gal will create their own jar to take home, perfect for drizzling over all your future sourdough creations. You’ll enjoy a tasting spread featuring sourdough bread, crackers, and granola all made from the same starter you’ll be bringing home with you. Whether you’re brand new or looking to refine your skills, this is a fun, approachable way to finally feel confident working with sourdough and keeping it alive. Come hungry, leave inspired (and with Freddy + your own infused honey in hand).

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