Featured Events in Washington D.C. in May 2025 (May Updated)

Price: $25 per person Join Laura Meckler, national education writer at The Washington Post , for a conversation about the enormous challenges facing American education in 2025 including President Trump's attempt to close the Education Department, the ramifications if he succeeds, and the administration's effort to press its priorities on race, gender and antisemitism onto American universities and school districts. A complimentary beverage (glass of wine, beer or coffee) is included in the ticket price. Laura Meckler is national education writer for the Washington Post, where she covers the news, politics and people shaping American schools. She previously reported on the White House, presidential politics, immigration, and health care for the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the award-winning book DREAM TOWN : Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity , about her hometown. Information Source: Politics and Prose | eventbrite

Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for our monthly membership meeting. Meet other local volunteers, hear what's going on this month, and find ways to volunteer with Braver Angels. AGENDA FOR APRIL 16 (ROYAL SANDS SOCIAL CLUB @ 6:45pm) Icebreaker - Give us a hot take! Announcements, news, and initiatives. Come share with us what you're working on. Informational Session: The How and Why of Braver Angels Debates Why are debates part of the Braver Angels toolkit, and how are they unlike other debate programs? What makes a good resolution? How do we test them ahead of time to ensure a good conversation? What makes a good speech in a BA debate? Open Discussion: What are the pros and cons of this model? Call to Action: Learn how you can get involved in picking topics, formulating resolutions, and even chairing debates! Piloting a New Workshop - Find out how you can help the National Debate Team develop and pilot a brand new workshop to help cross-partisan conversations in the Braver Angels Way. It's based on devil's advocacy but has a distinctly DC flair. Come join us to learn more! Social Hour - Join us at the Royal Sands Bar to continue the conversation and to ideate about what our alliance should focus on next. Please note that our location changes each month. If this description does not reflect the current month, please contact washington-dc@braverangels.org to confirm the venue. We are shifting our start time to 6:45 beginning in March so members can get free parking after 6:30. TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MAY COMING SOON Information Source: Braver Angels | eventbrite

LIVE Recording - Ben Rhodes: America’s Changing Role in a Changed World The Democracy Group invites you to join us for our first ever live podcast recording on May 22nd at 7pm EDT at USC's Captial Campus . Foreign policy expert and fellow podcaster Ben Rhodes will be in conversation conversation with Kamy Akhavan of Let's Find Common Ground , Michael Baranowski of The Politics Guys , and Stephanie Gerber Wilson of Freedom Over Fascism about America’s place on the stage and how the health of American democracy impacts other democracies around the world. We’ll also discuss how podcasting can shape messaging and narrative in a fractured media environment. About Ben Rhodes: Rhodes is a writer, political commentator, and national security analyst. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers After the Fall: Being American in the World We’ve Made , and The World As It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House . He is currently co-host of Pod Save the World . His work has also been published in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Foreign Affairs. From 2009-2017, Ben served as a speechwriter and Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. In that capacity, he participated in all of President Obama’s key decisions, oversaw the President’s national security communications and public diplomacy, and led the secret negotiations with the Cuban government that resulted in the effort to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba. Information Source: eventbrite

DC BLACK PRIDE - THE WORLD PRIDE EXTRAVAGANZA. SUPREME FANTASY XAVIER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL DC BLACK PRIDE - THE WORLD PRIDE EXTRAVAGANZA. SUPREME FANTASY. 5 DAYS, 8 EVENTS, 1 HELL OF A PARTY AND STILL THE MOST AFFORDABLE GOOD TIME ON EARTH... PASSES ON SALE NOW. AS YOU ARE AWARE, DC IS SET TO HOST WORLD PRIDE IN 2025, AND WE COULDN'T BE MORE THRILLED! THE TURNOUT FOR THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SURPASS ALL PREVIOUS PRIDE CELEBRATIONS IN DC. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU SECURE YOUR PASS EARLY, AS THEY ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT QUICKLY. THE FIRST 200 PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD RATE OF $140. ONCE THESE 200 PASSES ARE SOLD, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $200 AND ABOVE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS SPECIAL OFFER - ACT NOW AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD SALE! FULL PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE SOON AT WWW.XAVIERPARTYDC.COM Information Source: XAVIER ENTERTAINMENT LLC | eventbrite

https://www.samthemanburns.org AN OFFICIAL WORLD PRIDE EVENT NO ONE CAN SELL YOU A TICKET! BEWARE OF SCAMMERS ON FACEBOOK! THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR REGISTERED GUESTS ON EVENTBRITE! CHARITABLE DONATIONS CAN BE ON EVENTBRITE The Official Summer Opener! #CapHouseFest – WorldPride Salutes Sam The Man Burns Saturday, May 24th, 2025. 10:30am-9pm Featuring a host of DJs that were personally connected to Sam Burns. Our lineup of talent and grooving DJs changes every year! You're always in for a great time when you attend #CapHouseFest! We have the full support of the NOMA BID, and have been working with the Mayor’s office, the Dept of Parks & Recreation and DC Government for our annual celebration honoring Sam’s legacy.” #SamIsLove #CapHouseFest #WeShallDanceAgain! The fans, dancers, househeads, volunteers, artists and DJs health and safety are our highest priority. Please feel free to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable. We shall commune and dance again! #CapHouseFest Sizzles! ••• UPDATE - January 31, 2025 ••• Join us for the 5th Annual #CapHouseFest Salutes Sam "The Man" Burns! Come show the love that Sam "The Man" Burns shared with so many. Our Official Summer Opener is kicking off World Pride & Black Pride 2025 with a stellar line up featuring World music and soulful House grooves! We lost our friend, partner and headliner Sam "The Man" Burns on March 7th, 2020. We have and continue work directly with his family, the estate and the Samuel Andre Burns Legacy Foundation to support Sam's visions and love, and to spread "Disco's Revenge" in his name. The Capital House Music Festival - World Music Event officially opens and closes summer every year. Everyone is welcome to join Capital House Music Festival for music, dancing and live performances. Black, White and Brown, you can all get down. Young, old and LBTGQ, we got something for you! We need you help! Our mission is to move your body with World House Music, raise funds and donations for Inner City Music Programs. Our charity is the Sam "The Man" Burns Legacy Foundation and we have already helped them establish their non-profit. We intend to raise funds to help them get established and develop their Arts and Cultural programs. It is dire that we all support the arts and make them accessible to the inner city youth! We've donated over $100,000 in services and equipment since 2017. This is our FREE event for the community. In our third year 2019 over 2000 came out and in 2021 over 5,000 were in attendance. Gloweventrentals.com is our Title Sponsor, Chrysis Entertainment is our Presenting Sponsor, Breasia Productions provides video and the legendary Pisces Sound will bring the BOOM! WPFW 89.3 is our Radio Sponsor and Fusicology.com is our Media Partner. Special promotions by Robbi The Promoter. Please donate here on eventbrite! Vendor space is available and we need volunteers. Learn more about how you can help make a difference by contacting us today at info@caphousefest.com. More information about the Sam "The Man" Burns Legacy Foundationcan be found at www.samthemanburns.org. #CapHouseFest - May 24th 2025 - Join us at the more accessible & better Alethia Tanner Park in NOMA DC. One block from Noma Metro Station (Red Line) with ample garage and street parking. THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Dozens of people volunteer and it cost over $40,000 to put on each festival. Please consider checking the "Donate what you want?" to help offset the costs. Plus the proceeds of your ticket donation will go to our charity fund. We also need reliable volunteers for the event. Please email info@caphousefest.com. We understand that everyone wants to attend. This event serves as charity fundraiser for the Sam "The Man" Burns Legacy Foundation, a non-profit. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com CapHouseFest "Donate Whatever You Want! $1 & Up.” 2021 proceeds helped establish the Sam "The Man" Legacy Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to work with all the projects Sam loved. We lost Sam who left behind his son Mason. in 2021, we gave Mason a $2500 scholarship for college.We continue to donate every year. Please be kind and give what you can. Thank you! The festivals are free and open to all. We cater to the fabric of House music i.e. peace, love, respect, freedom and unity. The House Music community consists of a diverse world mix touching all cultures and ethnic backgrounds coming together to enjoy the gift of dance. New Line Up TBD!!! REVIEWS...."EXCELLENT EVENT. The positive energy was electric, infectious and contagious. What happened in the park on Monday definitely catapults DC into the tier of premier Labor Day House Music events in the country. The dance space was wide, open and shady. The rain that fell heightened the spiritual aura of what House is about... We were all the blessed Monday in Malcolm X Park. I know I was." Produced and underwritten by gloweventrentals.com, CHRYSIS ENTERTAINMENT, djtantra.com, Chris Randolph aka CHOSEN (DJ, Promoter, event host & owner of Milk Chocolate City), NOMABID DC, iHealWellness.com, Fusicology and Tre Shadez Hair Studio in coordination with the Sam "The Man" Burns Legacy Foundationcan. 2024-25 CHARITY - The Sam The Man Burns Legacy Foundation THE LINE UP... You can count on us to "BRING THE HEAT!" with diverse (male/female and LGBTQ) soulful, grooving talent! ARTISTS JULIE MCKNIGHT DANNIS WINSTON _______________ DJs MIKKI AFFLICK TANTRA PATTI KANE ED BAILEY DONNA EDWARDS DJ POPE DJ SEDRICK DJ JAY JAY HOUSECAT CHOSEN BLAKE THE SNAKE PRESENTING SPONSOR MEDIA PARTNER VIDEOS Information Source: #CapHouseFest Sponsored by Chrysis Ent, LLC | eventbrite

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Welcome to the Beltane Gathering ! Come join us on Sun May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a night filled with magic, music, and merriment. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just curious about Pagan traditions, this event is open to all who wish to connect with nature and community. Join us in honoring the fertility of the land and the turning of the seasons. We will make individual mini Beltane altars together for you to take home with you. Let's come together to welcome the warmth and abundance of the season. Mark your calendars and spread the word - the Beltane Gathering awaits! Information Source: The Alchemist, Britnie | eventbrite

GIMS the last tour is finally coming to Karma DC Live Music Venue for an epic in-person event! Get ready to experience the magic of GIMS live on stage one last time. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night filled with incredible music, amazing energy, and a whole lot of fun. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets now before they sell out. See you there! Information Source: LSMprod | eventbrite

The 13th annual DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (DC EVGP) will be held on a purpose-built racetrack from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM alongside Truck Touch . Cheer on high school students from DC, Maryland, and Virginia as they strategize and race their hand-built electric vehicles. Families with children are welcome to get an up-and-close look at the cars while the students work on passing the technical inspection and as they prepare to race. Practice and qualifying begin at 10 AM, and race heats begin at 12:30 PM. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to blend learning with fun, entertainment, and community spirit in the heart of the District of Columbia! The event will take place at RFK Stadium Lot 8.* Schedule at a glance: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | View high school electric cars up close and personal! 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Watch the practice and qualifying session 12: 00 PM – 12:30 PM | Welcoming ceremony 12:30 PM | Race countdown begins 3:30 PM | Awards ceremony * Parking is limited and we suggest using Metro, which is a short distance walk to the event. Information Source: Department of Energy & Environment | eventbrite

Mid-Atlantic Nanofab Managers Meeting Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Nanofab Managers Meeting ! Join us for a day of networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration with fellow nanofabrication managers in the Mid-Atlantic region. This in-person event will feature insightful talks and opportunities to connect with peer experts. Don't miss this chance to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, best practices and developments in nanofab operations management. See you there! Information Source: Mid-Atlantic Nanofab Managers Organizing Committee | eventbrite

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ANNUAL POWERUP DC – SMALL Business Summit 2025 Empowering Small Business for Success in a Changing Landscape Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Each year, they employ more than half of the nation’s private workforce, generate new jobs, drive innovation, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. The small businesses of Washington, DC are no exception. DC Health Link and its business partners proudly support the vital growth and development of the DC small business community, recognizing its essential role in strengthening the District’s economy and contributing to the broader DC community. The annual POWERUP DC is a premier business summit that offers invaluable information and resources to business owners and nonprofit professionals interested in launching, growing, and thriving in their ventures. Featuring a diverse array of professional seminars, interactive workshops, and dynamic networking sessions, POWERUP DC 2025 is tailored to empower DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders as they navigate their unique paths to success. REGISTRATION IS FREE SIGN UP NOW!!!! Space is LIMITED. POWERUP EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON-$75.00 WHY ATTEND: Learn about new business and funding opportunities to develop your business Network with other business owners and entrepreneurs Establish new contacts and reconnect with old ones Get information and answers to your questions about the ACA and the DC Health Link small business marketplace Learn about legislative & regulatory review and updates that may affect your business Meet exhibitors who have information to help you grow and prosper your business The POWERUP DC Marketplace is an interactive space where participants can explore and learn about the wide range of goods and services offered by DC government agencies and the local business community. Several Made in DC vendors will be onsite, showcasing their unique offerings. Made in DC is a local initiative that supports and promotes businesses that design, make, produce, or assemble their products right here in the District. Participating Partners of the DC Health Link Small Business Brain Trust • DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) • The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) • DC Public Library • DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) • DC Small Business Development Center Network at Howard University • Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) • DC Main Streets Program, Mayor’s Office on Community Affairs (MOCA) • Mayor’s Office on Community Relations (MOCR) • Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) • Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) • The Coalition (formerly CNHED) • Serve DC - The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism and Partnerships • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) • Anacostia Economic Development Corporation • Washington DC Economic Partnership Information Source: DC Health Link | eventbrite

YOU ARE BUYING TICKETS TO THE 11AM SHOW Doors Open at 11AM Shows Start at 12:00PM We're back for a fabulous Mother's Day Drag Brunch at Throw Social! 4 flocking fabulous queens take to the stage to perform in this sassy, extravagant, fantabulous event! $25 ADMISSION includes admission // seat // and a complimentary meet & greet with the Queens! food and drink are NOT included but a brunch buffet, LIMITED a la carte menu, and cocktails will be available for purchase Bottomless Mimosas available for $25 per person Choose from an Endless Brunch Buffet or a LIMITED a la carte menu! BUFFET MENU ($30) - scrambled eggs - breakfast potatoes - French Toast - Waffles - Assorted Danishes & Muffins - Bacon - Biscuits & Gravy - Corn Beef Hash Brown - Salad Bar - Margherita Flatbreads - Action Carving Station w/ Ham Dollar Bills provided onsite! AGES 18+ Information Source: SADBrunch | eventbrite

East City Bookshop welcomes Sophie Gilbert to discuss her book, Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Note on Format:This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to pose questions to the author during audience Q&A. ABOUT GIRL ON GIRL FromAtlanticcritic and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert, a blazing critique of early aughts pop culture What happened to feminism in the twenty-first century? This question feels increasingly urgent after a period of cultural and legislative backlash, when widespread uncertainty about the movement’s power, focus, and currency threatens decades of progress. Sophie Gilbert identifies an inflection point in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the energy of third-wave and “riot grrrl” feminism collapsed into a regressive period of hyper-objectification, sexualization, and infantilization. Gilbert mines the darker side of nostalgia, training her keen analytic eye on the most revealing cultural objects of the era, across music, film, television, fashion, tabloid journalism, and more. And what she recounts is harrowing, from the leering aesthetic of American Apparel ads and explicit music videos to a burgeoning internet culture vicious toward women in the spotlight and damaging for those who weren’t. Gilbert tracks many of the period’s dominant themes back to the explosion of internet porn, tracing its widespread influence as it began to pervade our collective consciousness. Gilbert paints a devastating picture of an era when a distinctly American confluence of excess, materialism, and power worship collided with the culture’s reactionary, puritanical, and chauvinistic currents. Amid a collective reconsideration of the way women are treated in public, Girl on Girl is a blistering indictment of the matrix of misogyny that undergirded the cultural production of the early twenty-first century, and how it continues to shape our world today. Sophie Gilbert is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where she writes about television, books, and popular culture. She won the 2024 National Magazine Award for Reviews and Criticism and was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. She lives in London. Information Source: East City Bookshop | eventbrite