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

Man of the District is an annual event benefiting the American Heart Association, Miss America's Scholarship Foundation, and the Miss District of Columbia Scholarship Organization. The evening is a friendly competition between gentlemen who will wow us with their talent, dazzle us with their formal look, and impress us with their knowledge of the District. Join us at SALAZAR on Wednesday, May 21st, to find out who will be the next Man of the District! Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Food and drink specials offered. Information Source: eventbrite

Enjoy speed dating in the comfort of your own home! Mix up your own favorite drink, grab a seat on the couch and get ready to safely speed date! How Does This Work? Using the Zoom system, we will gather together in the beginning for a short introduction by our staff. We will then put each man and each woman in their own virtual speed dating rooms for a few short minutes until you are switched to your next partner. We will make sure every man meets every woman at the event! Within 24 hours after the event, you'll be connected to our exclusive online dating system where you can send messages to each other without releasing your last name or e-mail address. This new form of online dating allows you to still see each other at a safe distance, in a safe spot- your own home! Our business model has always encouraged in person dating, but during these unprecedented times we want to give you the opportunity to connect with other singles! The Cliff Notes Using Zoom, every man and woman will be in their own speed dating room We will send the event link just before the event Every man will meet every woman Everyone will have their camera and audio on After the event you will gain access to our dating system Our dating system allows you to send messages to anyone you met for 10 days after the event Our mutual match system will notify you of mutual matches Note: The majority of singles attending will be from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, which includes the states of Virginia and Maryland. Please be sure to check your e-mail prior to the event. We will send the link out 15 minutes before the event begins. Limited spots are available- sign up now! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate Language: English Duration: 1 Day Credits: 8 Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in a classroom session Course Delivery: Classroom Course Overview: Have you ever found that you had differences with another individual, whether a partner, a colleague, a friend, a child, a boss or even a complete stranger? Then you have been confronted with the need of putting your negotiation skills at work. Yes, negotiation is the way by which people settle disputes of any kind. In this course, the participants will learn about successful negotiation techniques and using them effectively in a different situation and with people of different levels of power. The participants will learn how their negotiation skills impact the organizations that they represent and their personality. The course also reflects the different types of outcomes that are achieved while negotiating and understanding which of these outcomes can be accepted and which one cannot be accepted. At last, but not least, the course also reflects on the influencing process and how things can be achieved without having the proper authority or power. After a brief introduction each participant has 1 to 2 minutes to introduce themselves and put their presentation and communication skills in practice among the audience for the first time (if the intake has included the requested video, this introduction will only be 1 minute). Each module has been carefully selected based on the intake and skills gaps of the specific audience. Each section includes the presentation of two modules, followed by a break. After the final reflection the class is dismissed. Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, you will become a better negotiator as you will be able to : Define negotiation and influencing: stages and how to do so effectively Understand different aspects of negotiating: persuasion, manipulation, assertiveness, rationalisation, and active listening Understand individuals and organisations: attitude, behaviour, and culture. What each party expects; dealing with emotions, resistance. Power play: who is in control and how to change it – tactics and coordination of power. The importance of knowledge Understand communication strategies: effectiveness in communicating (verbal and nonverbal) Orchestrating a plan: positioning, anticipating problems, managing conflicts Approaching others for help Understand interpersonal skills: importance of self-awareness, adapting expectations, and resilience. Understand results: risk assessment, damage control, keeping good relationships, and win-win outcomes Prerequisites: Participants must have attended a professional training about Negotiation skills. Course Materials: Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials. Examination: There is no examination for this course Technical Requirements: For eBooks: Internet for downloading the eBook Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle) Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader) eBook download and activation instructions Information Source: Mount Skills | eventbrite

YOUTH EXPERIENCE - COLLEGE TOUR 2025 YOUTH EXPERIENCE - COLLEGE TOUR 2025 Join us as we explore our nation's capital in Washington, DC (May 22- May 25). This trip will expose our High School students to historic sites and a HBCU college. This trip includes, round trip airfare on delta airlines, luxurious transportation to activities, 4-star hotel stay, breakfast, Howard University Campus Tour, MLK Monument & Lincoln Monument Tour, tickets to African American Museum, The Planet Word Museum and so much more. A non-refundable Deposit of $250 is due by April 6th Chaperons they will get a discounted rate of $450 $250 deposit $100 1 st installment $100 final installment Information Source: Saint Philip AME Church ATLANTA | eventbrite

Join Bold Fork Books, authors Eric Adjepong and Korsha Wilson for an evening exploring GHANA TO THE WORLD: a transportive, highly personal cookbook of 100 West African-influenced recipes and stories from Top Chef finalist Eric Adjepong. Moderator to be announced. Please note: Due to high demand for this event and limited capacity, we will not be offering refunds. ABOUT THE COOKBOOK “Sankofa” is a Ghanaian Twi word that roughly translates to the idea that we must look back in order to move forward. In his moving debut cookbook, chef Eric Adjepong practices sankofa by showcasing the beauty and depth of West African food through the lens of his own culinary journey. With 100 soul-satisfying recipes and narrative essays, Ghana to the World reflects Eric’s journey to understand his identity and unique culinary perspective as a first-generation Ghanaian American. The recipes in this book look forward and backward in time, balancing the traditional and the modern and exploring the lineage of West African cooking while embracing new elements. Eric includes traditional home-cooked meals from his mother, like a deeply flavorful jollof rice and a smoky, savory kontomire stew thick with leafy greens, alongside creative dishes influenced by his culinary education, like a sweet summer curried corn bisque and sticky tamarind-glazed duck legs. Full of stunning photography shot in Ghana and remembrances rooted in family, tradition, and love, Ghana to the World shows readers how the unsung story of a continent’s cuisine can shine a powerful light on one person’s exploration of who he is as a chef and a man. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Eric Adjepong is an award-winning chef, author, nutritionist, and activist who has been featured on Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars and is currently the host on Food Network's Alex vs. America and Wildcard Kitchen. He is the owner of the Ghanaian inspired restaurant, Elmina, opening in January of 2025 in Washington, DC. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and New York City with his daughter. Korsha Wilson is a food writer and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She is a contributor to New York Times Cooking and the host of the A Hungry Society podcast that takes a more inclusive look at the food world. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Carla Hall f irst won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and believes food connects us all, a belief she strives to convey through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others. Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and is currently featured as the Host of “Chasing Flavors” on Max, and on the Food Network as a judge on competition shows such as “Harry Potter: The Wizards of Baking” and the “Summer, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships”. Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. Carla is also currently being honored by Les Dames d’Escoffier as Grande Dame, a lifetime achievement award and honorary title given to members in recognition of extraordinary contributions within the fields of food, beverage and hospitality. She has published a children’s book, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (2021), a heartwarming tale loosely based on Hall’s childhood growing up in Nashville, TN and her second children’s book Carla and the Tin Can Cake will be available October 2025. Information Source: Bold Fork Books | 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

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Friends, we have worked hard to give you all something unique and unforgettable for Black Pride! @versionbaltimore @shesh3d And QueerTalk are linking up and are excited to Present “MELT” A Black Pride Rooftop Pool Party at Heidi’s Rooftop! We have worked with the venue and will be announcing a discounted curated cocktail menu exclusively for this event! We will have the entire rooftop including a dance floor so we will have a stacked DJ Lineup being announced Monday with the ticket Drop! The event will be hosted by @les.linq , we are excited for them to curate the vibe all night long!!! And of course we have THE one and ONLY KOTIC COUTURE MCing for the night. Full DJ lineup list is being dropped this Monday! This is also just Part 1 of our lineup of events for Black Pride, we have more drops coming soon! Much love, @versionbaltimore @shesh3d @les.linq and QueerTalkDC Information Source: QueerTalkDC | eventbrite

Join us on Thursday, May 22 for the third and final installment in Sitar Arts Center's 2025 Artists at Work Speakers Series. In conjunction with National Photography Month, we will explore the profound power of storytelling through visuals with renowned photojournalist Oliver Contreras. Artists at Work gives you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through the personal stories of the professionals who make the magic happen. For the final event in the 2025 speakers series, we're thrilled to host the multitalented photographer and editor OLIVER CONTRERAS. His fascinating career spans roles in the White House Press Office, leading newspapers and news agencies, and even creative forays into music as a percussionist and DJ. In conversation with special guest moderator TONYA MCCLEARY, former executive producer of ABC7's Good Morning Washington, Oliver will bring into focus his experiences photographing the President, political news, and human-interest stories centered on the Latinx and Hispanic communities and local artists. Join us to explore the profound power of storytelling through visuals, as well as ask your pressing questions. This in-person event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. ABOUT Sitar Arts Center - celebrating 25 years in 2025 - engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. The Sitar Leadership Council's Artists at Work Speakers Series brings you behind the scenes of DC's most exciting arts venues. Learn about the inner workings of performing, visual, and digital arts companies through the personal stories of local artists and creatives. Information Source: Sitar Arts Center | eventbrite

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CaaS): A National Imperative to Protect America Empowering SMBs. Securing Our Nation. Scaling Cyber Resilience. Small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of our economy and increasingly, the frontline of our nation’s cybersecurity crisis. Join Mission Critical, , Buchanan, Sidekick Security, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), DICE Cyber, Cowbell, and Galahad Risk Solutions for the unveiling of a bold new initiative: Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CaaS). This high-impact event will introduce a groundbreaking subscription-based virtual security model tailored to meet the evolving threats that SMBs face daily. With access to CISO-level expertise, hands-on engineering, and AI-powered threat monitoring, CaaS transforms cybersecurity from a luxury into a scalable, affordable, and effective standard for all businesses. Attendees will: Examine why SMBs are the new primary targets in today’s digital battlespace. Learn how legacy tools and piecemeal approaches leave dangerous gaps. Discover how our integrated CaaS framework provides continuous protection through vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, real-time threat intelligence, and robust incident readiness. Identify the cyber legal and regulatory obligations SMBs face Understand how strengthening SMB security directly reinforces national resilience, especially in critical infrastructures and supply chains. Discuss cyber insurance, how to qualify, the application process, and what insurers look for in an organization’s security posture. Explore why large enterprises are increasingly investing in SMBs' cybersecurity maturity, recognizing it as good business and a critical factor in reducing third-party and supply chain risk. Hear insights from large companies on how SMB cyberculture affects ecosystem-wide resilience and trust. This is more than a tech solution; it’s a strategic shift toward democratizing cybersecurity, empowering SMBs to operate confidently in a hostile digital environment. Join us to help shape a future where cybersecurity isn’t reserved for the few; it’s accessible, scalable, and mission-critical for all. Information Source: eventbrite

Join us for our DC 30's & 40's Singles Happy Hour ! Get ready for a fun evening of mingling and meeting new people at Certo! Come enjoy great drinks, good company, and a lively atmosphere. Save the date and spread the word to your single friends—this event will sell out, so get your tickets before they're gone! Additionally, we are so excited Blossom Beverages will be joining in for the fun as well! ** Women: Nervous to come alone? We got you. Come a half hour before the event begins (at 6:30pm) to grab a drink, make some friends, and find a wingwoman! Follow us on instagram for more information: @Singles on Socials_DC All Night Specials: $11 Blossom Espresso Martini $8 Draft beer $10 Draft wine $11 Cocktail Note: This is an unstructured happy hour focused on mingling and meeting new people. This is not speed dating or a formal matchmaking event. Information Source: Singles on Socials DC | eventbrite

Sophisticated Simplicity Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable. It's what we call cheeky-chic! Meet a partner to attend concerts, music festivals, bar crawls or fitness classes. Someone who shares your passions and interests - from sports to yoga - all in a setting just your speed. - Upon registration, you'll be sent an email inviting you to login to your mobile MyCheekyDate ‘Smart-Card’. As the event begins, login to your scorecard and let the flirting begin. You'll be able to choose whom you fancy meeting again, to what degree you like them and have until midnight to submit your final selections for matching. Once the clock strikes midnight - return to our platform to see your matches. It's where Cheeky meets convenience! You can also access your profile via mobile, tablet or PC. Our platform isn't an app so it requires absolutely no downloading and can be accessed directly from our website, anytime. Paper scorecards are just so 2010! The night has arrived! Go to the venue at the published start time for the event. There is no official start time to the speed dating portion of the evening - we like to wait for all daters to arrive, to have a moment to settle in with a refreshment and mingle should they wish. Our personable hosts will assist you with your MyCheekyDate 'Smart-Card’ Scorecard. Flirty and fun, your mobile scorecard is just the beginning. Chat up our Hosts for tips or simply to ask, which direction the bar is in! After being shown to your table, the ladies will remain seated for the duration of the event. The gents move from lovely lady to lovely lady every six to seven minutes. Your mobile scorecard gives you the ability to see all the participants attending your event, upload your picture, make your selections and be notified of your matches all from your phone. Offering uncompromising value with unparalleled service. Lovely venues and our lovely Hosts to assist you with anything or anyone. ----- If you are interested in reading about our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please click here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. --- Speed Dating @ Public Bar Live – May 22nd 2025 Ages: 24-38 | 7PM 1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 http://www.mycheekydate.com MyCheekyDate Information Source: MyCheekyDate | eventbrite

Resilient Roots: Strategies for Healing Trauma in Black Men Thursday, May 22 from 10am-12pm 2 CEU credit Facilitator: Ta'Wane Watkins, LCSW, LICSW Jaxcyn Therapy Group, Founder Trainin provides social work professionals with practical tools to support Black men facing trauma through a culturally grounded approach. Participants will examine the effects of racial trauma, systemic barriers, and societal pressures on mental health and well-being. The workshop highlights strategies for fostering resilience, strengthening coping skills, and applying interventions that reflect the lived experiences of Black men. With a focus on empowerment, healing, and strengths-based techniques, this program offers actionable methods to build trust, deepen therapeutic connections, and enhance support in clinical practice. Objectives: Understanding the Impact of Racial Trauma: Explore the ways racism, discrimination, and systemic inequality contribute to trauma in Black men. Identifying Coping Strategies and Resilience-Building Technique: Discover real-world examples of resilience strategies that Black men use to navigate trauma. Exploring Culturally Competent Approaches to Therapy: Explore frameworks that consider community support systems, historical trauma, and societal pressures. Promoting Healing and Growth through Strengths-Based Approaches : Learn how to foster empowerment, healing, and personal growth in Black men who have experienced trauma. Why Atten d ? This training is ideal for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Social Work Educators, Community Advocates and, Behavioral Health Practitioners to understand the nuances of trauma specific to Black men and providing a more inclusive, empathetic, and effective therapeutic space. Information Source: Howard University School of Social Work | eventbrite

AI & Community Health 2025 AI CoLab Spring Summit Series May 22, 2025 (9 am – 2 pm ET) Explore how social, economic, and environmental factors shape health outcomes Artificial Intelligence & Community Health Summit is a gathering designed to explore the various nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes and healthcare access. The summit brings together health professionals, policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and stakeholders from multiple sectors to address challenges impacting public health. In this Summit you will: ✅Acquire knowledge of a wide variety of data including data on health-related nonmedical factors, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and other public health data ✅Discuss and explore solutions that prioritize nonmedical factors that impact health and develop actionable strategies to improve healthcare for all ✅Network and identify future collaborators in AI and Healthcare Research and Education Information Source: AI CoLab | eventbrite

Bread for the City programming is for DC residents only. This FREE class is offered through Bread for the City's Community Empowered Workshop series. Bread for the City is committed to providing wellness, humanities, and personal and professional development classes to all DC residents, regardless of ability to pay. Please join us and explore our other workshop opportunities. If you would like to support our work through a donation or by volunteering, please visit our website . Information Source: Bread for the City | 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

Join PPI and our Women in Policy Alliance for free coffee and pastries, while networking with women in policy from across DC! Come mingle with colleagues and peers while enjoying coffee and pastries. Whether you are curious about new research, looking for partners for collaboration, preparing for career advancement, or simply looking to support other women in their careers, this coffee series is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships while cultivating the next generation of women in policy. The more, the merrier: Share this invite with a friend! This event is free to attend and open to all. If you have any questions or want to co-host a future event, please email Alyssa Brown-Ruiz at abrown@ppionline.org. The Women in Policy Alliance was designed to foster growth and facilitate connection among women working in policy across Washington, D.C. The Women in Policy Alliance hosts formal and informal events throughout the year to foster growth and connection among women working in policy. Join the Progressive Policy Institute and Mosaic for our monthly Coffee & Conversation events. Save the date for our next coffee event on the Hill: Thursday, July 17! This event is designed to comply with House and Senate ethics rules. Information Source: Mosaic | eventbrite

A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in DC . Preferring a 'less is more' environment devoid of typical event trappings. Gone are the name-tags, shouting and over-the-top party trimmings. Meeting your special someone shouldn't be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. Creating a private club atmosphere while recognizing our clients are also our product - we reward lovely daters with discounts and complimentary events and refuse service to anyone we don't think you'll fancy meeting. This is where being lovely has it's perks! The perfect opportunity to find a companion for concerts, festivals or shows. Unleash your inner foodie, adventure junkie or health and wellness guru with someone just like yourself. ----- Speed Dating @ Public Bar Live – May 22nd 2025 Ages: 24-38 | 7PM 1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 http://www.speeddcdating.com SpeedDC Dating & Matchmaking ---- Extra! Extra! Read all about it! From news articles to nationally televised events - find out what everyone's talking about! Click here! -- Also proud to offer our Blind-Date Matchmaking with packages ranging from $595-$945, please Click Here. Need a bit of advice or guidance? From profiles to relationship coaching, learn more about our Advice Packages by clicking here. Information Source: SpeedDC Dating | eventbrite

Crafted Laughs: Cocktails and Comedy Show Welcome to Crafted Laughs Where Crafted Cocktails meets Crafted Jokes. Join us for Cocktail Hour and a night of laughter at Space DC Restaurant & Lounge on the 3rd Floor home of Yalladc restaurant. Get ready to sip on expertly crafted cocktails and enjoy some hilarious stand up comedy! Give your attention to the host and headling comedian performing their best 30 -40 mins of crafted jokes. Information Source: R & T Productions | eventbrite

Sending Ternion Sound off with two absolute bangers in Washington DC. Thursday 5/22 they take over the Flash main room with a stacked lineup including Chef Boyarbeatz and Athena. Friday 5/23 they are running the Flash Rooftop open to close. Please note, there are limited number of tickets for each night and 2 day passes Information Source: Flash | eventbrite

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, 9:00–10:00 a.m. (CET) . An optional 30-minute networking session will immediately follow as of 10:00 a.m. In person at: R Street Institute, 9th floor, 1411 K St. NW Washington, DC ––– For years now, both conservative and progressive think tanks have overused hyperbolic, “doomsday” framings in their communications. Now, amid generalized exhaustion with this tone, strategists are searching for a better story to tell. Among the most compelling alternatives is the “abundance agenda” which offers an optimistic vision of a competent government that actually builds things and solves people’s problems. It is clear that there is a growing public appetite for this shift, particularly among younger generations. However, while the idea resonates with many, translating it into broader communications strategies for think tanks remains a significant hurdle. In our latest Wonkcomms Breakfast Club, Ted Gayer, President at The Niskanen Center, will draw on Niskanen's pioneering work on abundance to explore the question of what it takes to persuasively communicate and sell this agenda in the current environment. He will be joined by Erica Schoder, Executive Director at R Street Institute who will describe how R-Street communicates about effective government, focusing in particular their concept of "credible optimism". The scene will be set by Paul Constance, Writer and Consultant at Policy Metaphor and Sociopúblico, who will look at the challenges of promoting an abundance agenda and moving away from apocalyptic narrative in the current political context. Coffee, croissants and comms—what could be a better start to your morning? –––– Speakers: Ted Gayer , President at The Niskanen Center Erica Schoder , Executive Director at R Street Institute Paul Constance , Writer and Consultant at Policy Metaphor and Sociopúblico Moderator: John Schwartz , CEO at Soapbox –––– About WonkComms Breakfast Clubs: WonkComms is a global network of think tank communications professionals who share ideas and best practices. Our first event was in the UK in 2013 and we have since expanded our activities to the USA, Latin America and now to Germany. We organize informal events on subjects that are of practical interest to our community – including previous Breakfast Club series in London and Washington DC. You can find us on LinkedIn . Information Source: WonkComms | eventbrite

Enjoy speed dating in the comfort of your own home! Mix up your own favorite drink, grab a seat on the couch and get ready to safely speed date! How Does This Work? Using the Zoom system, we will gather together in the beginning for a short introduction by our staff. We will then put each man and each woman in their own virtual speed dating rooms for a few short minutes until you are switched to your next partner. We will make sure every man meets every woman at the event! Within 24 hours after the event, you'll be connected to our exclusive online dating system where you can send messages to each other without releasing your last name or e-mail address. This new form of online dating allows you to still see each other at a safe distance, in a safe spot- your own home! Our business model has always encouraged in person dating, but during these unprecedented times we want to give you the opportunity to connect with other singles! The Cliff Notes Using Zoom, every man and woman will be in their own speed dating room We will send the event link just before the event Every man will meet every woman Everyone will have their camera and audio on After the event you will gain access to our dating system Our dating system allows you to send messages to anyone you met for 10 days after the event Our mutual match system will notify you of mutual matches Note: The majority of singles attending will be from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, which includes the states of Virginia and Maryland. Please be sure to check your e-mail prior to the event. We will send the link out 15 minutes before the event begins. Limited spots are available- sign up now! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

Grab your flip phones, Lipsmackers, and disposable cameras! The America’s Future Annual Gala and Awards Showcase is an ode to our founding year – 1995! Celebrate our 30th birthday on the ~*actual*~ date, May 22, 2025, with us at AutoShop at Union Market in Washington for a fantastic evening of fun, friends, fancy dress, and the induction of the newest members of the 1995 Society. For more than two decades, the AF Annual Gala has allowed civic-minded change-makers and local leaders nationwide to come together to celebrate and look forward to another exciting year. Dress your best for the red carpet and photo booth, enjoy the open bar (not to mention a VIP bar for special guests), mingle on the patio, get nostalgic with some 90’s arcade games, and before the night is over, kick off your shoes to tear up the dance floor! Don’t miss your chance to clink glasses with fellow inspirational young leaders from across the country and celebrate an outstanding year of liberty! Check out photos from past Galas here and here ! Interested in sponsoring this year’s gala? Reach out to emma@americasfuture.org. Get your tickets now! Dress code: Black tie optional (90s era black tie dress encouraged but not required!) Information Source: America's Future | eventbrite