By Aleisha Robinson
AFRO Intern
arobinson@afro.com
and
Gabby Howard
AFRO Intern
ghoward@afro.com
As summer kicks into high gear, the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is quickly becoming the place to be for fun in the sun. This week the AFRO interns compiled a mixture of events that will range from festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours. Take a look at the events below to find something that piques your interest and don’t forget to register!
Baltimore
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum’s 8th Annual “Voices of History” Street Fair
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Discover Me, Recover Me and T.E.A.C.H will be hosting a free community event to celebrate Black history, culture and community. Music and live performances will be featured, along with local talent, vendors, art, food and more.
Date: July 13
Location: The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
1601-1649 East North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
Time:11 a.m – 6 p.m
Prince George’s County
U.S. Africa Collaborative
The Pan African City Exposition which is hosted by Bowie State University and sponsored by Wells Fargo will host a series of events to educate people of sustainability and urban development. The event will have plenary sessions with speakers such as Dr. Ernest Khalema, Ph.D, Maria Day Marshall Esq., Dr. Sijekula Mbanga, Ph.D and CEO of York Housing Authority Regina Stone Mitchell.
Date: June 26-29
Time: Sessions are on June 26, June 27 and June 28 are from 10:45 a.m – 5:15 p.m. and June 29 from 10:45 a.m – 5:30 p.m. See schedule for more details.
Location: Bowie State University
National Sciences Building and Student Center
14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, USA.
Cost: Free, (registration link): https://usafricacollaborative.org/registration/
Washington D.C.
NoMa BID: Sunset Concert Series
NoMa BID and DC Fray are hosting a Sunset Concert Series to celebrate a diverse culmination of artists and music ranging from go-go, funk, indie and more. There will be vendors and food trucks.
Date: June 11 to July 30
Time: 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m
Location: Alethia Tanner Park
227 Harry Thomas Way Northeast
Washington D.C. 20002
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
W.E.B Du Bois Ethiopianism and Black Internationalism | Busboys and Poets Books
Busboys and Poets will host a conversation with Dr. Wayne A. Rose, Ph.D, along with Professor Robbie Shilliam, Ph.D to discuss his research on W.E.B. Du Bois and Black internationalism.
Date: June 30
Location: Busboys and Poets (Takoma)
235 Carroll Ave NW
Washington, DC 20012
Time: 6 p.m – 8 p.m
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
A Night of Worship And Prayer
Worship leader and composer John Bolin and the Voices of Praise Choir are hosting “A Night of Worship and Prayer.” This live event features uplifting music, heartfelt prayers, and spiritual reflection of the Museum of the Bible.
Date: July 3 – 6
Time: Doors open at 5:15 p.m and event starts at 6 p.m
Location: World Stage Theatre
400 4th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women
Visual artist Mary Savig and Curator of Craft Lloyd Herman are hosting the virtual Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women Lecture. This event will immerse listeners in discussions about art by women at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery.
Date: July 11
Location: Zoom
Time: 7 p.m – 8 p.m
Cost: Free, (registration link): https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/fiber-art-by-women
Housing and Urban Development Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Event
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting the 17th Annual Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) event at the HUD headquarters building. This event will provide businesses with information about the laws, rules, and regulations that govern SDVOSB.
Date: July 11
Time: 10 a.m -1 p.m
Location: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20410
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
Hill Family Biking- Yards Park Ride
A network called Hill Family Biking is organizing a four-mile bike ride around Capitol Hill and adjacent regions of DC. Free Ice Cream will be provided to 200 ride participants starting with kids. Families are encouraged to be 15 minutes early if their bikes need maintenance. The police bike team will be in attendance.
Date: July 20
Time: 4 p.m – 5:30 p.m EDT
Location: Payne Elementary
1445 C Street Southeast Washington D.C, 20003
Entrances on 14th and D
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
Virginia
Annual Voter Registration Training
The League of Women Voters of Arlington is holding an annual voter registration training event to inform the public because on July 31 registration and certifications will officially expire in Virginia.
Date: July 14
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church (The Activity Room)
4444 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington VA 22204
Time: 2:30 p.m – 4 p.m
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
Black Pride RVA – Day of Purpose Festival
The Greater Richmond Convention center will be hosting a “Day of Purpose Festival.” This event will focus on the strength and diversity of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community. The attendees can enjoy live musical performances, art exhibits, and various vendors.
Date: July 20
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond VA 23219
Time: 11 a.m – 4 p.m
Cost: Free, RSVP on Eventbrite
