High Vibrational Events in DC: Oct 15-20th
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Hi Sunshines,
I had such a cute weekend! From taking my dad to yoga classes, herb stores, farmers markets, and trying out new restaurants, to celebrating birthdays and spending hours wrapped up in a book, it was the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
My dad came to visit this week, and I hadn’t seen him since last October (for context: I grew up in Nigeria, and my parents still live there), so it was so nice to spend time with him and show him around. I took him to Friends In DC, and he had an amazing time. He also picked the perfect time to visit since it's Howard HOCO season, and he’s a proud Howard alum!
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THE VIBES LATELY
Reading: Still tandem reading Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn
Eating: on a little bit of a gut rest. I did find some lychee at the Mexican Market, it was so good!
Listening: Bobby Nsenga has finally returned to YouTube, gracing us once again with his playlists that I get completely lost in. I’m listening to one right now as I put this newsletter together.
Hosting: Content Creator Bootcamp Week 2
Running: I ran my fastest time and longest time so far on Saturday: 10:18 avg pace, and 3.77 miles. It might not seem like much to some, but I’m so proud of how far I’ve come.
High Vibrational Events in DC: Oct 16th- 21st
Here is the link for the Official Howard Homecoming Events website.
Wednesday, October 16th
The Inner Circle 9 @ The 507 DC | 6p | $20
Gilmore Girls Fall Fest @ Merry Pin | 6-9p | $35
CiNoMatic Presents: Love & Basketball @ Alethia Tanner Park | 6:35p | FREE
Thursday, October 17th
Autumnal Craft Night @ Renwick Gallery | 5:30-8p | $25
The Memefication of Politics Panel Discussion @ The Royal Sonesta | 6-7:30p | $25
Immigration Film Fest | 7p | $15
Culture Series: Capital City Haunts @ Busboys and Poets | 7-8:30p | RSVP
Friday, October 18th
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2000s Block Party @ Bullpen DC | 4-10p | $10+
Drinks in the District Presents Cuffing Season: Singles Event @ Whitlow’s DC | 6-9p | $11
StayStrong Festival @ Crescendo Studios | 7p | $25
Saturday, October 19th
Harvest Day @ Kennedy Center | 10a | FREE
Fall For Fitness @ Union Market Rooftop | 10-11a | RSVP
Afro Tennis City Open | 11a-5p | RSVP
DC Witchfest Maker's Market @ The Coupe | 11a | FREE
DC Wine Fest! Fall Edition @ Dock 5 at Union Market | 12-10p | $35+
Georgetown Fall Market | 4p | RSVP
The Inner Loop's 2024 Literary Arts Gala @ MLK Library | 7:30p | $150
Adams Morgan Apple Festival| FREE
Sunday, October 20th
Turkish Festival| 11a-6p| FREE
Garden Paws: Dog Dress-up Contest @ Hook Hall | 12-4p | FREE
Black on the Block @ Nationals Park Plaza |1-7p | $15
MLK Library Plant Swap| 1:30-2:30p| FREE
Monday, Oct 21
Yoga for Stress & Anxiety | 6-7p | FREE
Homecoming Weekend Events
Oct. 17 | The Link Up: Homecoming RNB Party @ The Gathering Spot | 8p-2a | FREE
Oct 17 - Oct 20| More Parties HU Howard Homecoming: 100th Anniversary
Oct 18 - Oct 20| Souled Out Dates & Friends: Howard Homecoming| $25
Oct 17 - Oct 20| Homecoming at the Mecca
Oct. 18 | HU Homecoming African & Caribbean Alumni Party @ Barcode |10p-3a | FREE
Oct. 18 | MoveMakers: Homecoming at Howard Vs TSU Family Reunion @ Metrobar | 2:30-8p | FREE
Oct. 18 | 8th Annual Howard Homecoming Bar Crawl @ Harlot | 6p-2a | $20+
Oct. 18 | The Trilogy (Howard, Bowie & Maryland) Homecoming Party @ Perch Rooftop | 8pm -1am | $20
Oct 18| Southouse vs Naija House @ 12 Stories| 9p-2a| $40
Oct. 19 | High Status Ent. Presents: Family Ties @ Ivy City Smokehouse | 9pm -2am | Free w/ RSVP before 10
Oct 19| Jerk x Jollof @ Zebbie’s Garden| 4pm| $20
Oct 19| Off the Yard @ Bullpen| 11am| $20
List Curated by Onose & Nthabiseng
Small Business Spotlight
Bitter Grace is a lifestyle and sustainable clothing brand located near NOMA, in Union Market District. In addition to their in-house hand poured candles, made of organic soy and essential oils, they have recently added oil diffusers and oil rollers to their inventory of home essentials that are made of natural ingredients (available in store and online).
As the holiday season is fast approaching, they are offering the ability for folks to personalize or customize their own oil diffuser and/or oil roller. Great for gift-giving or treating yourself to a special item that elevates you and your home.
No appointments are necessary and every personalized oil diffuser or oil roller takes roughly 10-15 minutes to create that you can immediately take home with you upon completion.
Bitter Grace is located between the main market and the Gables Apartments Building in Union Market District (1325 5th St NE, Suite D, Washington DC 20002).
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