Conscious Blacks in the DMV

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Rodeo Style

Sat, May 2 · 2:00 PM EDT

Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA, US

We’re doing this rodeo style! Come out to the major cookout that everyone’s been talking about. Wear your rodeo attire for the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, VA on Sat., May 2nd at 2pm.

Tickets are starting at $39, so please buy your ticket online in advance. Bringing a friend to the event will make the vibe more exciting!

Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival Tickets

We will meet everyone at Zandra’s Taqueria FIRST between 12-2pm in Downtown Manassas. By 2pm we will carpool together to the festival. After the festival, we will go back to Zandra's. Zandra’s has a rooftop and bar and will have an El Cinco de Mayo theme.

Zandra’s Taqueria
9114 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110

Zandra’s Taqueria Rooftop

MORE DETAILS FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS….

Northern Virginia’s BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ Fest is HERE! This 5th Annual affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

• GREAT NEW VENUE in Northern Virginia at the Prince William County Fairgrounds. Easily Accessible from Maryland, DC, and Virginia!
• Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Glass. Enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.
• BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.
• The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!
• GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more……
• DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.
• SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!

CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR 5/19/26 from 5-7pm

Tue, May 19 · 5:00 PM EDT

Silver Branch Brewing Company, 8401 Colesville road, silver spring, MD, US

This CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR is for creative people and folks who appreciate creativity. Whether you attend, produce, appreciate, or promote, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 5pm-7pm for CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR at Silver Branch Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD. Register on Eventbrite at https://HappyHour5-19-26.eventbrite.com.

Come meet, network, and enjoy. Only those ages 21 and up can attend. Happy Hour specials are from 5pm-6pm: $5.95 beer and select drinks. Entrance is free. This is a casual event.

Register on Eventbrite at https://HappyHour5-19-26.eventbrite.com.

Enjoy delicious craft beers, tasty snacks, and great company in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just looking to unwind after a long day, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the opportunity to kick back and relax with us at Silver Branch Brewing Co. Use the QR codes at the table to order food and drinks, and be prepared to mingle. Check out the Silver Branch Brewing Company's Menu.

PARKING: Paid parking available one block away at the county's Cameron Street Garage on 8530 Cameron Street (Better pricing than street or private parking.)

See you there on 5/19/26! Register on Eventbrite at https://HappyHour5-19-26.eventbrite.com.

This event is produced by in partnership with, ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington, TIVA (Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC), WIFV (Women in Film & Video), Wheaton Film Festival, Docs in Progress, DC Media Makers Group, etc.

Sponsored by Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC, Creative Colony Spaces, and Adobe Software.

REST, RESTORE, RECONNECT: When Slowing Down Feels Hard

Sat, Jun 13 · 10:00 AM EDT

Adjourn Teahouse, 4471 Nicole Drive,, Lanham, MD, US

This offering, Rest. Restore. Reconnect: When Slowing Down Feels Hard, was born from a truth I know intimately — that rest isn’t always easy. That stillness can feel unfamiliar. That slowing down can bring us face-to-face with everything we’ve been carrying.

And yet… it’s also where the healing begins.
REGISTER HERE

DROP INS: $20.00 PER SESSION
ALL THREE SESSIONS: $60.00
TWO FOR ONE ALL THREE SESSIONS: $70.00 (invite a friend)

DATES: Saturday, June 13, Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27
TIMES: 10 AM - 11 AM

Over the course of three Saturdays, we’ll gather in a space at the Black Owned Teahouse: Adjourn Teahouse in Lanham, MD, intentionally curated for softness, support, and gentle return. Through yin + restorative yoga therapy, you’ll be guided to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

This is not about doing more.
This is about allowing yourself to be.

And because your experience matters beyond the mat, each session will close with a beautiful tea time — a moment to integrate, connect, and savor. There will be other thoughtful touches woven throughout… little surprises to deepen your experience and make each gathering feel like a retreat from the noise of everyday life.
If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or disconnected…

If your body has been asking you to slow down, but you haven’t known how…
This space was created with you in mind.

REGISTER HERE

DROP INS: $20.00 PER SESSION
ALL THREE SESSIONS: $60.00
TWO FOR ONE ALL THREE SESSIONS: $70.00 (invite a friend)

DATES: Saturday, June 13, Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27
TIMES: 10 AM - 11 AM

ALL ARE WELCOMED Limited spots available — because intimacy, presence, and care are at the heart of this experience.
I can’t wait to hold space for you 🌿✨

REST, RESTORE, RECONNECT: When Slowing Down Feels Hard

Sat, Jun 20 · 10:00 AM EDT

Adjourn Teahouse, 4471 Nicole Drive,, Lanham, MD, US

This offering, Rest. Restore. Reconnect: When Slowing Down Feels Hard, was born from a truth I know intimately — that rest isn’t always easy. That stillness can feel unfamiliar. That slowing down can bring us face-to-face with everything we’ve been carrying.

And yet… it’s also where the healing begins.
REGISTER HERE

DROP INS: $20.00 PER SESSION
ALL THREE SESSIONS: $60.00
TWO FOR ONE ALL THREE SESSIONS: $70.00 (invite a friend)

DATES: Saturday, June 13, Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27
TIMES: 10 AM - 11 AM

Over the course of three Saturdays, we’ll gather in a space at the Black Owned Teahouse: Adjourn Teahouse in Lanham, MD, intentionally curated for softness, support, and gentle return. Through yin + restorative yoga therapy, you’ll be guided to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

This is not about doing more.
This is about allowing yourself to be.

And because your experience matters beyond the mat, each session will close with a beautiful tea time — a moment to integrate, connect, and savor. There will be other thoughtful touches woven throughout… little surprises to deepen your experience and make each gathering feel like a retreat from the noise of everyday life.
If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or disconnected…

If your body has been asking you to slow down, but you haven’t known how…
This space was created with you in mind.

REGISTER HERE

DROP INS: $20.00 PER SESSION
ALL THREE SESSIONS: $60.00
TWO FOR ONE ALL THREE SESSIONS: $70.00 (invite a friend)

DATES: Saturday, June 13, Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27
TIMES: 10 AM - 11 AM

ALL ARE WELCOMED Limited spots available — because intimacy, presence, and care are at the heart of this experience.
I can’t wait to hold space for you 🌿✨