There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a free film screening to a panel discussion on the impact of fuel cells, here are some solid options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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iStand 2019 International Parents Conference and Embassy Walk
From the event description:
The 2019 International Parents Conference and Embassy Walk harnesses the power of love and collective action to empower parents of children who are internationally abducted or wrongfully retained. Parents engage with each other, members of Congress, federal agency officials, diplomats, NGOs and other key stakeholders to prevent and end international parental child abduction and to bring children home. iStand Parent Network is coordinating with each attendee to schedule meetings with key House and Senate offices in advance.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 8 a.m.
Where: U.S. Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Ave. NW
Admission: $50
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Kevin Kwan Film Screening
From the event description:
The Library of Congress will host Kevin Kwan, international best-selling author of the "Crazy Rich Asian" trilogy, in conversation with Roswell Encina, the library’s chief communication officer, for an evening with the author. Join us for an entertaining conversation about the author’s life from Singapore to New York and how the first book became the inspiration for the major motion picture. A screening of "Crazy Rich Asians" will precede the conversation, with a book signing to follow.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Auditorium, Ground Floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., SE
Admission: Free
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How Fuel Cells Could Impact Vehicles, Buildings and Utilities
From the event description:
Hosted by Carnegie Mellon University's Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, this policy briefing will provide guidance to policymakers who make decisions related to energy, transportation and buildings. Breakfast will be available. CMU researchers will provide a detailed assessment of the current and expected future costs and performance of automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and stationary solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). A panel discussion will follow.
When: Thursday, May 23, 8-9:30 a.m.
Where: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044, 45 Independence Ave. SW
Admission: Free
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Pok Pok Noodles Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
From the event description:
James Beard Award-winning chef Andy Ricker, whose Pok Pok Thai restaurants in Portland and New York have drawn critical acclaim, will launch his new Thai cookbook at this event. The dinner will feature dishes from Ricker's "Pok Pok Noodles" cookbook, which offers a guide to making iconic Thai dishes at home along with stunning location photos and the stories behind the food. Dinner will be served family-style, in the Thai fashion, at 7 p.m. Tickets include a copy of “Pok Pok Noodles.” During the dinner, Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian will host a discussion with Ricker about his restaurants, his travel and his devotion to Thai food and culture.
When: Thursday, May 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Fourth Estate restaurant at The National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, Floor 13
Admission: $95
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Shocking Minerals: From Meteorite Impacts to Exoplanets
From the event description:
In shock-wave experiments, high-powered lasers or guns are used to send a supersonic pressure wave through a sample. This type of dynamic compression can generate immense pressure and allows for the study of impact phenomena in real time. These experiments have wide applications for Earth and planetary science, ranging from understanding the effects of meteorite impacts to studying the structure of planetary interiors. Dynamic experiments are short-lived, generally having a duration of tens of billionths of a second. This requires the development of ultrafast experiments. With Dr. Sally June Tracy, staff scientist, Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution for Science.
When: Thursday, May 23, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Greenewalt Auditorium, 5251 Broad Branch Road NW
Admission: Free; $10 suggested donation
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