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Profs & Pints DC: Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials

metrobar dc 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding D.C.’s War Memorials,” a guide to the backstories and deeper meanings of iconic sites on the National Mall, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Most memorials offer a straightforward story about their subject. […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “When Nazis Prowled Our Coasts,” a look at how Hitler brought war to America, with Kevin Matthews, who teaches courses on World War II as an assistant professor of European history at George Mason University. A German submarine surfaces in New York’s harbor. Nazi saboteurs armed with explosives land on […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Rethinking the American Journalist

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking the American Journalist,” on a radical proposal to use licensing requirements to buttress our nation’s unsteady Fourth Estate, with John C. Watson, associate professor of communication law and journalism ethics at American University and author of Journalism Ethics by Court Decree. The tagline beneath the logo of The Washington […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Urban Wildlife 101

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Urban Wildlife 101,” a look at Washington’s ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it, with John Hadidian, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, former director of the Humane Society’s Urban Wildlife Protection Program, and coauthor of Wild Neighbors. Washington, D.C. ranks as one of […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Tension Over the Taiwan Strait

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Tension Over the Taiwan Strait,” a look at how a waterway became a flashpoint for conflict between the United States and China, with Meredith Oyen, associate professor of history and director of Asian Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Recent near misses involving American and Chinese naval ships […]

$13.50 – $17

Salon Nights: I Dissent Collar Making

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Multi-disciplinary artist Roxana Alger Geffen leads a creative evening of craftivism, conversation, and civic engagement.

$25 – $30

Story Time at CJM

Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Playing is learning! Join us the second Thursday of each month for Story Time at CJM, presented in partnership with PJ Library. Children and their caregivers are invited to join […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: District of Coyotes

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote Project. When you hear the word “coyote,” do you envision howls through the darkness of Western landscapes? While coyotes likely evolved in the Western part […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Slavery and the American Revolution

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Slavery and the American Revolution,” a look at the explosive question of whether our nation’s fight for independence arose from a desire to preserve human […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: What the Bill of Rights Got Wrong

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “What the Bill of Rights Got Wrong,” with Marvin Overby, professor of political science and director of Penn State’s School of Public Affairs. Most Americans […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Uber and Urban Politics

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Prof and Pints DC presents: “Uber and Urban Politics,” with Katie Wells, postdoctoral fellow in tech and society at Georgetown University, former visiting scholar and lecturer in geography at George […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Putin’s Image Crisis

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s Image Crisis,” a look at how the Prigozhin mutiny has sparked a new battle for minds in Russia, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Drug Legalization Debate

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Drug Legalization Debate,” a thoughtful discussion of the pros and cons, with Chris Meyers, professor of philosophy at George Washington University and author of […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: When the NBA Became Black

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “When the NBA Became Black,” with Theresa Runstedtler, associate professor in the departments of history and of critical race, gender, and culture studies at American […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: How Drug Makers Make Us Sick

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Drug Makers Make Us Sick,” on pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to promote invented diagnoses to sell us products we don’t need, with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman, […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Who Will Build Russia’s Future?

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Who Will Build Russia’s Future?” a look at that nation’s destiny once Putin is gone, with Sam Greene, professor of Russian politics at King’s College […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Making Sense of the 1990s

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Making Sense of the 1990s,” a scholarly trip back to a perplexing decade, with W. Joseph Campbell, professor of communication at American University, teacher of a course titled “The American 1990s,” and author of 1995: The Year the Future Began. Time to crank up some Nirvana, throw on a pair […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: AI’s Promise and Perils

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “AI’s Promise and Pitfalls,” a forward-looking discussion of how artificial intelligence can be directed to do good rather than harm, with Mary “Missy” Cummings, professor […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The President’s Daily Brief

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The President’s Daily Brief,” an insider’s perspective on the world’s most classified document, with Anand Arun, a veteran analyst and intelligence officer for several security agencies who teaches graduate-level courses on intelligence and terrorism as an adjunct assistant professor in Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies. The President’s Daily Brief, […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Orgasm Gap

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Orgasm Gap,” a beyond-the-bedroom look at why women have fewer orgasms than men, with Brittany Dernberger, who teaches a popular course on the sociology of sex and gender as a professorial lecturer in sociology at George Washington University. Studies have shown that more than 90 percent of men—but just […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: How Politics Got So Nasty

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Politics Got So Nasty,” on what leads politicians in democracies to use violent and dangerous political rhetoric, with Thomas Zeitzoff, associate professor in American University’s School of Public Affairs and author of Nasty Politics. “Animals.” “Terrorists.” “Scum.” “Abomination.” These terms represent just a small sample of the harsh rhetoric recently thrown around in […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Trump Indictments

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading expert on criminal trials. Former President Donald J. Trump is the focus of four separate criminal cases headed up by three different prosecutors: Fulton County […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: The Real Oppenheimer

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Real Oppenheimer,” a look at the scientist portrayed in the hit film and his role in the rise of the atomic age, with Allen Pietrobon, professor of Global Affairs at Trinity Washington University, scholar of Cold War history, and former assistant director of research at American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute. J. Robert […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Death Comes to Congress

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Death Comes to Congress,” a historical look at the ultimate term limit, with Marvin Overby, professor of political science at Penn State University-Harrisburg and director of Penn State’s School of Public Affairs. Longtime fans of Profs and Pints know that it delights in the lead-up to Halloween. This year it kicks off Spooky […]

$13.50 – $17

You are cordially invited to the 36th Annual Bark Ball!

Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, is back! Nationwide, as well as here in DC, animal shelters are experiencing an unprecedented surge in animal intake while adoptions have not kept pace. […]

You are cordially inted to the 36th Annual Bark Ball!

washington hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Ever wished you could attend a black tie event WITH YOUR DOG that supports lifesaving programs for animals in the District? Humane Rescue Alliance’s most anticipated event, Bark Ball 2023, is back! Nationwide, as well as here in DC, animal shelters are experiencing an unprecedented surge in animal intake while adoptions have not kept pace. […]

Honoring Native Veterans

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors by the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society will precede a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Native American Veterans Memorial. During the day, enjoy a conversation […]

Free

DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History Tree Ring

The National Mall Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), a museum dedicated to amplifying, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society, Women Connect4Good, and artist Tiffany Shlain announce DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History Tree Ring, a four-day public exhibition, activation, and program of dynamic events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. aimed at convening a broad coalition […]

Profs & Pint DC: Imported Caste Apartheid

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Imported Caste Apartheid,” on the debate over caste-based discrimination brought from India to the U.S., with Christine Fair, professor in Georgetown University’s Securities Studies Program and author of several books on political and military affairs in South Asia. India exports nearly $20 billion in precious stones, pharmaceuticals, electronic equipment, textiles, […]

$13.50 – $17

Profs & Pints DC: Chaos in Congress

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Chaos in Congress,” an analysis of the speakership battle in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Matthew Green, professor of politics at Catholic University and author of The Speaker of the House: A Study of Leadership. The House of Representatives has faced a series of unprecedented struggles over its selection […]

$13.50 – $17

Portrait Gallery Kids

Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators on select Mondays as we explore topics like colors, emotions, STEM and history. Portrait Gallery Kids incorporates looking at art, hands-on activities, music and […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual Psychological […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs and Pints DC: Putin’s War on Queer Russians

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s War on Queer Russians,” an analysis of a state campaign to vilify and persecute LGBTQ people, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Pre-Election Polls and Presidents

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Pre-Election Polls and Presidents,” an examination of when, how, and why pollsters have erred in predicting occupants of the White House, with W. Joseph Campbell, emeritus professor of communication at American University and author of the recently updated book Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections. Four […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Webb Telescope and NASA’s Next Big Thing

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, Deputy Project Scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: RBG Before She Was “Notorious”

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “RBG before she was ‘Notorious,” a look at the early Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she got women into the U.S. Constitution, with Philippa Strum, […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: Rethinking Sanctions

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Rethinking Sanctions,” an evidence-based look at a common foreign-policy tool, with Narges Bajoghli, assistant professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and co-author of How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. The United States stands out among the world’s nations […]

$13.50 – $17.

Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive

450 K Street NW DC, United States

Rev. Cornwell of Dumbarton United Methodist Church, author of "Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive" will appear with Dr. Matt Salmon, author of "Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family” to discuss their books at Busboys & Poets, at 450 K Street, NW, Washington, DC on April 13th at 5 […]

Free

The BRIDGE Earth Day Creative Salon: “People vs. Plastics”

Hill Prince 1337 H St NE, Washington, DC, DC, United States

The Washington Informer BRIDGE invites the public to its free, ticketed Earth Day Creative Salon, which will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, April 25, at Hill Prince (1337 H St NE), a lively Black-owned neighborhood bar on the iconic H Street corridor. Aligning with EARTHDAY.ORG's 2024 initiative, this year's Earth […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: America’s Illiberal History

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “America's Illiberal History,” an unflinching look at the trampling of individual rights as a driving force in our nation’s past, with Steven Hahn, professor of […]

$13.50 – $17.