Diggin' Thru the Crates - Dock 5
2024-05-11 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Dock5, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join us at Diggin’ Thru the Crates at Dock 5 with Alizay, DJ B-Sharp and host Young Guru!

Diggin’ Thru the Crates is back home and starting our 2024 campaign at Dock 5 at Union Market! We return with our core DJ’s, Alizay and DJ B-Sharp with host Young Guru! Remember, you set the vibes. Whatever song/album you want to hear, you pick, we play! Art will be on display by Maurice James Jr., Shay Will and The Jay Stewart Collection. Food & Drinks will be available. Powered by Topo Chico, Smart Water and D’usse.

A Crane Upon A Pedastal
2024-05-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Off The Beaten Track Warehouse, 2414 Douglas Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20018, United States
A fine art exhibit by MONGLINH DARISME powered by Broccoli City in collaboration with Everything Nice DC and Rich Grillz

Be Social Society
2024-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Gathering Spot DC, 1720 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Be Social Society! Join us for a Grown and Sexy experience at one of DC’s most exclusive bar and restaurants, The Gathering Spot.

Meet a new friend | see an old friend | try something new!

Experience a one of a kind vibe, a dope atmosphere with good food, strong drinks and GREAT COMPANY! Gather your crew and reserve a table: have some drinks and sing along to your favorite songs: enjoy a GOOD time with old friends and new ones too; YOU DESERVE IT.

Dress Code: Upscale Casual (Dress To Impress)

This is a RSVP only event…. Early arrival is recommended

Great Food + Great Music + Great Vibes with an exclusive crowd
Date: Saturday | May 11, 2024
Time: 5:00 P.M – 10:00 P.M
Address: 1720 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Adobo DMV pres. BACANAL Day Party
2024-05-11 14:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Bullpen DC

LOST BRUNCH x DAY PARTY (Every Saturday 12PM 10PM)
2024-05-11 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Lost by Lost Society, 2001 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Get lost in the breathtaking aesthetics, savory food, and soulful beats of Lost Brunch

Better Bumppp! May 10 @ Wild Days
2024-05-10 21:00 - 2024-05-11 02:00 (America/New_York) | WILD DAYS, 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Get ready to bump up the fun at Better Bumppp! on May 10 at Wild Days – it’s gonna be a blast!

We’re outside. Come dance with us.

The Good Guys, Maalik the Pharaoh, and special guest Styles Bond on the mix.

Friday, May 10 @ Wild Days Rooftop Bar
9pm-Close
Free RSVP or Pay What You Want via TBA and Eventbrite. Limited table reservations available. If interested, please email us.

Let’s celebrate.

WHINE IT OUT - Reggae, Dancehall, Soca & AfroBeats Bashment
2024-05-10 21:00 - 2024-05-11 02:00 (America/New_York) | Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Dancehall, Reggae, Soca & Afrobeats Bashment

Join us for ‘Whine It Out,’ a high-energy bashment that brings together the best of Dancehall, Soca, Reggae & Afrobeats
Don’t miss out on the ultimate night of rhythm and vibes!
+ 21

Food Truck Fridays Block Party (Sandlot Georgetown)
2024-05-10 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sandlot Georgetown, 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
Weeekly Black-Owned Food Truck Block Party

Who Hurt You!? The R&B Rooftop Party
2024-05-09 21:00 - 2024-05-10 02:00 (America/New_York) | Lost Society, 2001 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
WHO HURT YOU!? The R&B Experience.

THE DINNER PARTY
2024-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Lost Society, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 2001 14th Street Northwest, Lounge ONLY, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Get ready to indulge in a night of delectable delights, delightful conversations, and unforgettable memories at THE DINNER PARTY by AGF

Willow Smith Discusses Black Shield Maiden w/Alex Elle
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
MahoganyBooks hosts Willow Smith as she discusses her new fantasy YA novel Black Shield Maiden!

MahoganyBooks is thrilled to host singer, songwriter, and activist Willow Smith as she discusses her debut book, Black Shield Maiden, a riveting science fiction fantasy novel steeped in African roots and Viking lore. We are looking forward to you joining us for this powerful exchange and are excited to welcome our beloved conversation host, Alex Elle.
Grab your teens & come out for an exciting summer evening of book fun!
A big thank you to our partners and co-hosts at the DC Public Library and the DC Public Library Foundation for your generous supporter of this event.
Note: ASL Interpreter on-site
About the book: Black Shield Maiden
From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings.
Lore, legend, and history tell us of the Vikings: warrior kings on epic journeys of conquest and plunder. But the stories we know are not the only stories to tell. There is another story, one that has been lost to the mists of time: the saga of the dark queen.
This saga begins with Yafeu, a defiant yet fiercely compassionate young warrior who is stolen from her home in the flourishing Ghānaian empire and taken to a distant kingdom in the North. There she is thrust into a strange, cold world of savage shield maidens, tyrannical rulers, and mysterious gods.
Yafeu may have lost her home, but she still knows who she is, and she’s not afraid to be the flame that burns a city to the ground so a new world can rise from the ashes. She will alter the course of history—and become the revolutionary heroine of her own myth.
Event guidelines are subject to change.

IMPORTANT: Only books purchased at MahoganyBooks or sponsored by the library will be signed.
Books will be pre-signed.
Parking is limited. Ridesharing highly encouraged.
Note: all books must be picked up at our National Harbor location within two weeks of the event date. Those not retrieved will be donated to a local organization.
Please email us at least seven days in advance at events@mahoganybooks.com should you need any accommodations to attend this event.
Photographs may be taken during the event WITHOUT FLASH.
Non-refundable but tickets can be transferred.
Please tag us and use #mahoganybooks #blackbooksmatter #blackshieldmaiden

— Let’s have an amazing evening, The MahoganyBooks Team
