3 ways to enjoy your week in Washington D.C.

3 ways to enjoy your week in Washington D.C.Photo: Foodhini/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on March 06, 2019

Looking for something to do this week? From a female-led hip-hip festival to a comedy show for a good cause, here's a lineup of options to help you get social around town.

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Female-Led Hip-Hop Dance Workshops and Panel 

Celebrate International Women's Day and the Belgian La Belle Hip-Hop Festival this Friday as American University hosts an inaugural United States hip-hop extravaganza, complete with women-led dance workshops and a panel discussion featuring visual and performing women artists.

Panelists and performers include poet and author Toni Asante Lightfoot and Chicago-based rapper Pinqy Ring. 

When: Friday, March 8, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: American University, Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Center,  4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Admission: Free

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A Celebration of Women Refugee Entrepreneurs with One Journey

Or celebrate International Women's Day by paying homage to female refugee culinary innovators at a cocktail event Friday night. Enjoy food provided by refugee chefs from Foodhini and 734 Coffee, alongside live music by DJ Bedro, dancing, cocktails and a plenitude of inspirational stories from attending entrepreneurs.

Speakers include John Kluge of the Refugee Investment Network, Yasmine Mustafa of ROAR for Good and Vlora Çitaku, the ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo to the United States.

When: Friday, March 8, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW
Price: $50-$125

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Super Spectacular Comedy Show For Hunger Relief in Venezuela

If you're looking to score some laughs while contributing to a good cause, check out a few local stand-up performances this Friday night. On stage, look for comics Benjy Himmlefarb, Dana Fleitman, Katie McKelvie and more.

Grassroots Comedy DC has partnered with Rise Against Hunger to raise funds for the Global Emergency Relief Fund to address the current food crisis in Venezuela — Proceeds from the show will go directly to the fund.

When: Friday, March 8, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW
Admission: $12

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