“Writer’s on the Green Line” Series: Free Inter-generational Writers
Workshop
Saturday, July 11
from 12:30-3 p.m.
CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington D.C. 20009
The D.C. Poetry Project hosts the “Writer’s on the Green
Line” Series the second Saturday of every month. The series is a free
inter-generational writers workshop located at CentroNia.
Literary Event: Transformations
Sunday, July 12
at 2 p.m.
National Museum of Women in
the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington D.C. 20005
Author of Chrysalis:
Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of Metamorphosis, Kim Todd will be at
the National Museum of Women in the Arts to lecture on Maria Sibylla Merian’s
trip to Surinam in 1699 and how this trip influenced her art. The program will
be followed with a book sale and signing. Free admission.
Susan Coll and Frederick Pollack, Reading
Sunday, July 12
from 2-4 p.m.
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815
The Writer’s Center hosts a weekly reading each Sunday. This
Sunday will feature novelist Susan Coll and poet Frederick Pollack. Coll
will be reading from her recently published novel, The Stager, a comic story of rabbits and D.C. suburbia. Pollack will read from his newest collection of poetry, A Poverty of Words, which was published this past spring. The
reading will be followed by a reception and book signing. Free admission.
The Phantom Tollbooth: A Celebration of a Classic with
Author Norton Juster and Bill Harley: Family Event with Film Screening and Book
Signing
Sunday, July 12
at 3 p.m.
Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History
10th and
Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Singer-storyteller Bill Harley and Norton Juster, author of
the 1961 novel The Phantom Tollbooth,
and will be reflecting on the book at the Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History. The discussion will be moderated by Janice L. Kaplan who recently
produced the documentary The Phantom
Tollbooth: Beyond Expectations. There will be a screening of the film and a
book signing. Tickets for this event are $20-$25.
Joaquin Miller Poetry Series, Hiram Larew &
Matthew Thorburn
Sunday, July 12th
at 3:00 pm
Rock Creek Nature Center
5200 Glover Road, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20015
Poet Hiram Larew and poet Matthew Thorburn will be reading
at the Joaquin Miller Poetry Series. If you wish to share your work, you can
sign up for open reading at 2:45 p.m.
Give Me Something to Believe In: A Spiritual Poetry
Program on Blogtalk Radio
Sunday, July 12
at 5 p.m.
Blogtalk Radio
The D.C. Poetry Project brings you this Blogtalk radio
program featuring spiritual, motivational, reflective, or inspiring poetry.
Tune in or call in to share a poem. The free call in number is (646)-716-8754.
Iota Poetry Series, Maritza Rivera & Barrett Wolf
Sunday, July 12
at 6 p.m.
Iota Bar and Restaurant
2832 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Poet Maritza Rivera and poet Barrett Wolf will be reading at
the Iota Poetry Series. The reading will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed
with open readings. The Iota Poetry Series is hosted on the second Saturday of
every month. Free admission.
Dumplings: A Global Wrap and Savory Culinary History:
Evening Program with Tasting and Book Signing
Monday, July 13
at 6:45 p.m.
Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley
Center
1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560
Explore the world of dumplings with food expert Barbara
Gallini at the Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center. The program will include a
food sampling and lecture from Gallini. She will also be signing copies of her
new book Dumplings: A Global History.
Tickets for this event are $30-$42.
Monday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by 13 of Nazareth
Monday, July 13
from 8-10 p.m.
Busboys and Poets (Shirlington
location)
4251 South Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
Busboys and Poets Shirlington location’s weekly Monday night
open mic features two hours of entertainment from rookie and professional
performers alike. This week,s open mic will be hosted by performance poet 13 of
Nazareth. $5 cover charge.
The Garden Open Mic feat. Arvind Venugopal (hosted by
Gowri K.)
Monday, July 13
from 8:30-11 p.m.
Bloombars
3222 11th Street,
NW,
Washington D.C. 20001
The Garden Open Mic is a weekly variety open mic that
includes anything from writing to music. The show is appropriate for all ages.
This week will feature musician Arvind Venugopal and is hosted by Gowri K. Sign
up list opens at 8:30 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation.
Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Joseph LMS Green
Monday, July 13
from 9-11 p.m.
Busboys and Poets (Brookland
location)
625 Monroe St NE
Washington, D.C. 20017
Busboys and Poets Brookland location’s weekly Monday night
open mic invites local poets and performers to take the stage for a night of
entertainment hosted by poet Joseph LMS Green. $5 cover charge.
Glenn Taylor, A
Hanging at Cinder Bottom
Tuesday, July 14
at 7 p.m.
Politics & Prose
Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Author Glenn Taylor will be at Politics & Prose to
discuss his third novel A Hanging at
Cinder Bottom. He will converse with writer, author, and critic Bethanne
Patrick.
Speakeasy DC,
The Charismatic Leader: Stories about
those we follow for the right & wrong reasons
Tuesday, July 14
at 8 p.m.
Town Danceboutique
2009 8th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Speakeasy DC hosts a storytelling open mic the second
Tuesday of every month. Eight to ten first time or returning storytellers will
take the stage to share a story corresponding with the theme “The Charismatic
Leader,” stories about people we follow for the right or wrong reasons. If you
have a story, submit your pitch to Speakeasy DC. You must be at least 21 to
attend this event. Tickets for this event are $16.
Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Pages
Tuesday, July 14
from 9-11 p.m.
Busboys and Poets (14th
& V location)
2021 14th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Busboys and Poets Tuesday open mic at their 14th
and V location invites locals to come out for a night of performance and
entertainment. This week’s open mic will be hosted by artist Pages Matam. $5
cover charge.
Potsdam: The End of World War II and the
Remaking of Europe
Wednesday, July 15
at 12 p.m.
National Archives
Constitution Avenue, NW,
between 7th and 9th Streets
Washington, D.C. 20408
Historian Michael Neiberg’s book Postdam: The End of the World War II and the Remaking of Europe
discusses how Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin brought World
War II to an end. Neiburg will be at the National Archives for a program on his
new historical book and a book signing. Free admission.
Family Night Open Mic Poetry Hosted by Sista Joy
Alford
Thursday, July 16
from 6-9:00 p.m.
Annie’s Art Gallery
5814 Allentown Way
Camp Springs, MD 20748
Annie’s Art Gallery will be hosting a Family Night Open Mic
featuring poetry, music, and the arts. Come for an evening of entertainment or
share your own work. The event will be hosted by poet Sista Joy Alford. Free
admission.
Writer’s and Scholars Roundtable on Civil Rights
Thursday, July 16
at 7 p.m.
National Archives
Constitution Avenue, NW,
between 7th and 9th Streets
Washington, D.C. 20408
The National Archives will be hosting a roundtable discussion
on Civil Rights featuring author Taylor Branch (Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-1963), author
Gilbert King (Devil in the Grove:
Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America),
author Diane McWhorter (Carry Me Home),
and civil rights activist and personal adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Clarence Jones. The program will be followed with a book signing. Free
admission.
Spit Dat! Open Mic
Thursday, July 16
at 9 p.m.
ECAC, 2nd floor
733 Euclid Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20001
Spit Dat! is a weekly open mic held every Thursday hosted by
Drew “Droopy” Anderson and Dwayne B. $1 cover charge.
No comments:
Post a Comment