Geek Nite Out

Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival

11 abr 2026 10:30 EDT

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest & 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, US

The Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States. The matsuri boasts four stages of performances (including J-pop, traditional Japanese music and martial arts), alongside hundreds of cultural exhibitors and vendors with Japanese products and food!

Click here for more information: http://www.sakuramatsuri.org/

Tickets are $21.20. Click here to purchase: https://sakuramatsuri.festivalpro.com/form/GjuVsDBdTjUqKJmkncda/0

Please Note: We are not the organizers of the festival. Geek Nite Out is a Meetup group that is attending the festival.

--MEETUP INFORMATION--

MEETING: We will start to gather outside the entrance at Pennsylvania Ave and 7th St. at 10:15 am. I will be wearing a Geek cap. We'll head into the festival when it opens.

Don't worry if you miss us when we're outside the festival. Just message us on Discord when you arrive, and I will post our location along with a what3words link.

Learn more about what3words: https://youtu.be/DLG6WFx3XHQ?si=dRjkpGBNWkIBA1f5

A #sakuramatsuri channel will be created on the GNO Discord server on the day of the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. Don't post spoilers until after the event. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)

METRO: The Street Festival is next to the Archives Metro Station, along the Green and Yellow Lines.

Asia In A Bite Food Festival

18 abr 2026 17:00 EDT

Tingey Plaza, 100 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC, US

Free Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/amp/ddncdy/178041

We are attending the 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm session on April 18.

NOTE: You have to select the 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM session for the 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm session.

Asia in a Bite Food Fest (ABFF) is a free-entry outdoor Asian street food series bringing bold flavors, live DJ music, merch vendors, and community vibes to Washington, D.C. throughout the summer of 2026.

## What to Expect

• - 30+ Food Vendors and Merch Vendors
• - Live DJ Music All Day
• - Outdoor family-friendly atmosphere
• - Rotating local favorites & pop-ups
• - FREE admission!

More Information: https://www.asiainabitefest.com/

MEETING: We will start to gather outside Tingey Plaza at 4:45 pm. I will be wearing a Geek cap. We'll head into the festival when it opens.

Don't worry if you miss us when we're outside the festival. Just message us on Discord when you arrive, and I will post our location along with a what3words link.

Learn more about what3words: https://youtu.be/DLG6WFx3XHQ?si=dRjkpGBNWkIBA1f5

A #aiab channel will be created on the GNO Discord server on the day of the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)

Please Note: We are not the organizers of the festival. Geek Nite Out is a Meetup group that is attending it.

METRO: Tingey Plaza is about a 10-minute walk from the Navy Yard subway station, along the green line.

Barracks Row's Star Wars Nighttime Spectacular

01 may 2026 17:30 EDT

Ted's Bulletin, 505 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, US

Please note that Geek Nite Out is a Meetup Group attending these events. We are not the organizers of The Unofficial Star Wars Weekend on Barracks Row.

Click here for more information: https://www.barracksrow.org/brms-star-wars-weekend-2026

Friday, May 1st, is the first night of The Unofficial Star Wars Weekend on Barracks Row! There will be a lot of activities going on, including:

## Barracks Row's Star Wars Nighttime Spectacular

Experience an epic lightsaber battle set to music and lights in the heart of DC. Join us on Barracks Row for a thrilling nighttime performance you won’t want to miss.
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📍 701 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
🕗 Show at 7:30 PM
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## "Sith Happens", A Star Wars Pop Up Bar

Step into a galaxy far, far away with out-of-this-world cocktails, dramatic Star Wars décor, and a fully immersive atmosphere that will transport you straight into the saga. Whether you’re a Jedi Master, Rebel pilot, or Sith Lord, this is the ultimate destination for fans 21+ ready to celebrate the Force in style.
Expect:
🍸 Galactic-Themed Drinks – Crafted cocktails worthy of the Cantina📸 Star Wars-Inspired Photo Ops – Snap selfies with props and backdrops from across the galaxy🎶 Music, Cosplay & Surprises – DJs, costumed fans, and galactic mischief all night long. ✨ Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed, don’t miss your chance to drink like a Rebel… or a Sith.

Lola's Bar 711 8th Street SE, Barracks Row – Washington, D.C.
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## Dinner from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars Food Specials - Ted's Bulletin - 505 8th Street SE
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## Schedule

We will begin to meet at 5:30 pm at Ted's Bulletin - 505 8th Street SE. I will be wearing a black cap with "geek" on the front. We'll eat, drink, chat and try not to have our arms chopped off by a Jedi.

At 7:00 pm, we'll ride our speeders to 701 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC to watch Jedi and Sith duel at the Star Wars Nighttime Spectacular.

If we survive that, we'll head over to Sith Hapens at Lola's for some drinks that are out of this world.

## Communication

A #starwarsnight channel will be created on the GNO Discord server before the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)
I will let you know how to find me on the day of the event.

## Metro

It's about a 7-minute walk from the Eastern Market Metro Station (along the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines).
I'm looking forward to seeing you!

May The Force Be With You!