Collaboration Between Creative Minds

Get ready! Art in the Attic is coming back March 14th and we’re dreaming of sunshine and warm weather Where DIY culture, underground creativity, and community come together. This isn’t your average pop up market... expect bold art, strange finds, and artists doing things their way. Shop handmade goods, original art, prints, patches, zines, apparel, and more from local artists. Meet the makers, connect with fellow weirdos, and support independent creatives who keep the scene alive. Whether you’re here to discover something unexpected, or just to hang out with good people in a creative space... all are welcome. Come as you are! * FREE ENTRY * Free Street Parking * Two blocks from Braddock Metro * Indoor Art market * Event is upstairs (past the tattoo shop front desk) * Check out our Instagram & facebook to see which artists will be there this month @art.inthe.attic

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED [HERE](https://www.crownandcollarsociety.com/event-details/crown-collar-society-chefs-tasting-2026-edition-march). ******<><><><>****** A beloved Society tradition returns. After an extraordinary year of full tables, empty plates, and rave reviews from our members, we are delighted to announce that our Chef’s Tastings will continue throughout 2026. What began as a quiet experiment in intimacy and indulgence has quickly become one of the most adored experiences within the Crown & Collar Society, thanks in no small part to our community’s enthusiasm and the astonishing creativity of our chef, whose menus have evolved into true works of edible art. These dinners have become a space where conversation lingers, flavors unfold, and members, both longstanding and newly joined, find themselves connecting in ways only possible when the world slows down and the senses take the lead. The Experience On select evenings across the 2026 calendar, we invite you to join us in Leesburg, Virginia for a private, chef-curated tasting experience. Each gathering features a multi-course menu paired with exceptional wines, hosted in an upscale, undisclosed venue shared only with confirmed guests. These evenings are intentionally intimate. Designed for presence. For resonance. For the kind of connection that deepens with every pour and every course. Membership & Attendance • Attendance is reserved exclusively for Society members with active memberships. • Members may purchase up to four (4) tickets for guests. If you would like to invite more guests to our Table, please reach out to us directly here. • Prospective members may apply for consideration or activate their membership at https://www.crownandcollarsociety.com/. Who We Are The Crown & Collar Society (CNC) is a private community of refined, open-minded individuals who appreciate the sophisticated, elegant facets of power exchange and likeminded pleasures. What Sets Us Apart Elegance & Excellence We curate every detail—from cuisine to decor to ambiance—to uphold the highest standards of quality and artistry. Curated Ambiance Our venues are intentionally chosen for their sophistication and privacy, offering a setting far removed from mainstream swinger or kink events. Gourmet Indulgence Dining is a signature element of our Society. We collaborate with exceptional chefs who continually push creative boundaries, transforming each dinner into a sensory journey. Artful Exploration Our events integrate the refined elements of power dynamics and likeminded pleasures with artistic depth and thoughtful design. Location This event is held in Leesburg, VA. Specific location details are disclosed only to ticket holders. Discretion, Safety & Security All Society members are held to the highest standards of conduct, discretion, and protection of Society information. Exact venue details are provided only to confirmed guests.

**March 14th is both *National Children’s Craft Day* and** Learn About Butterflies Day — take a bit of a creative break and drop in anytime from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at our shop in Alexandria for our free Make & Take activity **— Learn to block print with our hand-carved butterfly blocks imported from India and our own brand textile paint!** There’s no fee to attend: supplies and quick project demonstrations / instructions will be provided. Take your printed square home and you can... * sew on it * pair it with another square, sew & stuff it * make a pocket with it * make apron for a doll or stuffie * and more! P.S. we aren’t asking for age verification: grownups are welcome too! Visit Artistic Artifacts anytime in March to Celebrate National Quilting Month and National Crafting Month!

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Hey Poetry Lovers! This group is on a roll. Here’s the gist: We meet at the **Capital One Café in Chinatown** from **12pm - 2pm** every other week. For enrichment, we start by reading and reflecting on a **“published poem”**, suggested by someone in the group. No advance preparation is necessary. But feel free to check out some of the poems we’ve read [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSyE_wCLQCPHRrKmN5F9tOIeeRQUZESxjRXGVBoCF2uU8Gm0_d0uECiCBCQXEy6ksxfsBOhtRIOpW3T/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=true&headers=false%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E). Or submit suggestions for future meetings [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexGc2Z2Kp6bZW0D3_hfJ7NUUkfNHf7TXX-43FglCeBd9EF2Q/viewform?usp=send_form). Next, we **share our work and offer feedback**. Depending on attendance, everyone gets \~10 minutes to use as they like. (No need to share, though; you’re welcome to come even if you prefer just to listen.) We maintain a **Discord server** to help share our work and communicate outside our bi-weekly meet-ups. If you haven’t used Discord before, take a moment to download it and create an account before arriving. When we meet you on Saturday, we will add you to our server, the “DC Poetry Workshop”, and can help you navigate the app if you have questions. Finally, if you plan on sharing a poem, consider how you will do so. Some options include: * Print 5-10 copies to distribute in person * Take and share screenshots in the Discord chat. * Copy the poem into a google doc, change sharing settings to “anyone with link”, and copy the google doc link into the Discord chat. Most importantly, we’re excited to meet you! Catch you on Saturday, Diego / Ian / Cayden / Nate / Otasha / Lia / An

**DC Service Jam is back.** This March, SD:DC is hosting the DC edition of Global Service Jam 2026 week. We are part of a worldwide movement of designers, strategists, and curious minds who come together to build real service concepts from scratch. From **Saturday March 14 to Sunday March 15**, you'll work in a small team around a secret theme revealed at kick-off. No briefs, no client. Just hands-on design, rapid prototyping, and plenty of Post-its. This year we're bringing AI into the mix. Throughout the weekend we'll look at how AI tools can support service design work, as a sensemaking tool, to build artifacts faster, and to push prototypes further. **WHAT TO EXPECT** **Saturday March 14th** * **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast (theme reveal + team formation) * **10am - 6pm:** full day of research, ideation, and prototyping (meals provided) * **6:30pm (optional):** social / happy hour (nearby bar) **Sunday March 15th** * **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast * **10am - 12pm:** finalize prototyping & storytelling * **12pm - 2pm:** present your work and share what DC made with the world **WHO SHOULD COME** You don't need to be a service designer. If you're a UX or product designer, strategist, public servant, researcher, or just someone curious about how services actually work, you're welcome here. **LOGISTICS** * **Dates:** Saturday March 14th & Sunday 15th (ending at 2pm) * **Venue:** SteamPunk, McLean, VA * **Capacity:** 50 spots only (first come, first served) * **Attendee fee:** $60\* (covers meals, materials, and space) *\* If the fee is a barrier for you, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available, just reach out to Sergio Venegas directly for a code.* **WHAT TO BRING** ✔️ An open mind and a willingness to make things ✔️ Laptop and charger ✔️ Curiosity about Service Design (no experience needed) **Follow SD:DC on LinkedIn and @DCServiceJam on Instagram for updates!** \*\*\* Many thanks to our host and sponsor, **SteamPunk** *Design. Disrupt, Repeat. Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach. We put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.*

Join us for **[Judy’s Altered Minds](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/judy-s-altered-minds)**! Bring your fiber & mixed media show & tell; many members also enjoy making ATCs (**[artist trading cards](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/judy-s-altered-minds)**) for exchange each month. **Come early to shop** (JAMs attendees receive a 10% discount on their purchases) — Artistic Artifacts is open Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The JAMs meeting starts at 1:30 pm. New members are always welcome! A $3.00 contribution is requested at each meeting. An advance **reminder that we will NOT host JAMs in April** due to the Creative Minds Summit classes — please join us for our exclusive mixed media event: [https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/about-our-creative-minds-summit](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/about-our-creative-minds-summit) JAMs members are art quilters, collage artists, art journal keepers, surface design enthusiasts, paper crafters, art doll/assemblage artists and more! All levels of expertise are represented, and all are welcome. During JAMs meetings, attendees gather support and encouragement for their art through show & tell and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded friends.

**NOW ONLINE** The weekly Sunday morning (10:30 am to 12 noon) class begins with a welcome, short reflection on an aspect of the teachings, and includes an arriving meditation (15 minutes) that will often incorporate poems and may end with a reflection or question. The opening meditation is followed by an invitation to each person to share their name and a few words (for example, what is alive for them right now or what their intention is for the class or the day). The sharing has been a powerful support to help welcome new people, get to know each other, and build community/sangha. Following a brief period of mindful stretching/movement, we finish with a longer meditation (25-30 minutes) and final reflections on the teachings, sharing, Q&A, and announcements. Class participants are welcome to stay and engage with other members of the community or adjourn to a neighboring restaurant or coffee shop. This space is inclusive, everyone is welcome, and we invite you to bring with you all aspects of yourself. Learn more here: https://imcw.org/Calendar/Event-Calendar/EventId/3686/e/drop-in-class-livestreamed-19-apr-2020

# The Power of the Subconscious Mind **THE POWER OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS OVER YOU** You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes early for refreshments! At the lecture "The Power of the Subconscious", the speaker will clearly and understandably explain topics such as: What is the exact definition of the Subconscious Mind? How does it inflict unwanted feelings and anxiety in you? What determines how much pressure it exerts on a person? What exactly is the goal of the subconscious? This is not just a lecture where you sit quietly and listen. It's interactive and LIVE, so you can ask questions at any time. And the most important topic: **HOW DO YOU TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SUBCOUNSCIOUS?** **Attend and find out.** This group is sponsored by the Dianetics Life Improvement Center

**March 14th is both *National Children’s Craft Day* and** Learn About Butterflies Day — take a bit of a creative break and drop in anytime from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at our shop in Alexandria for our free Make & Take activity **— Learn to block print with our hand-carved butterfly blocks imported from India and our own brand textile paint!** There’s no fee to attend: supplies and quick project demonstrations / instructions will be provided. Take your printed square home and you can... * sew on it * pair it with another square, sew & stuff it * make a pocket with it * make apron for a doll or stuffie * and more! P.S. we aren’t asking for age verification: grownups are welcome too! Visit Artistic Artifacts anytime in March to Celebrate National Quilting Month and National Crafting Month!

**NOTE: AN RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SERVE AS A BOOKED SPOT. YOU MUST BOOK VIA LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** **You must book your spot through our website: [[Booking Link Here](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/clay-and-connection-pottery)]** Spin your creativity and your connections into something unforgettable. We are teaming up with Moonlight Studios again to guide you through an afternoon of hands-on pottery wheel play, laughter, and community connection. Cheer on your Lesbifriends as you rotate through small-group turns at the wheel. This isn’t just a pottery class; it’s a relaxed, social gathering where creativity flows freely. No perfection, no pressure, just the joy of trying something new in a warm and welcoming space. Come with a friend or come solo; you’ll be embraced either way. **Event Details You Should Know:** 📅 **Date:** Sunday, March 15, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM 📍 **Location:** Moonlight Studios in Beltsville, MD 💸 **Cost:** $70 Experience \+ Keep Your Piece \(includes glazing\, kiln firing\, and pickup\) \| $15 Ship Your Finished Piece Add\-On **What to Expect:** 🎨 **Spin & Shape** – Hands-on pottery wheel experience with guidance from expert instructors 😃 **Socialize** – Fun icebreakers and great conversation between wheel turns 🌟 **A Day to Remember** – A no-pressure, judgment-free evening to relax, laugh, and create **Who This Event Is For:** Black queer women and non-binary folks seeking a fun, creative, and community-focused night out. No pottery experience required! ✨ Lesbifriends Travel invites you to create art, feel joy, and be connected. Learn more details and claim your spot here: **[Clay & Connection](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/clay-and-connection-pottery)**! **Note:** By attending this event, you agree to being photographed. However, if communicated, we will try our best not to capture you in photos and post you publicly. That request must be communicated ahead of time/at the beginning of the event to photographer and host.

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13306#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13306#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13306#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13306#tix) To find more fun events: Follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283) Join: [https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Social/](https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Social/) Click: [https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/](https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/)

Ready for an overnight retreat? Our weekend retreats are a great place to start if you’ve established a mindfulness practice or taken a mindfulness class and you’re ready to take it to the “next level.” A weekend retreat is also a wonderful way to renew and refresh a long-standing practice. Our lives as mindfulness practitioners deepen when we’re ready to enter into the sustained practice of retreat. This residential retreat will be held mostly in silence at the beautiful [Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center](https://www.campsamish.org/) and will include a series of gently guided mindfulness practices including sitting meditation, walking meditation, gentle yoga, and the body scan. Informative talks on the process of being on retreat, mindfulness, stress reactivity, and other topics will be presented by the instructor. Small and large group discussion at the beginning and end of the weekend will center around our experience together walking, sitting, and breathing in the quiet of the beautiful retreat site. ### SCHEDULE DETAILS * Starts Friday with 4pm – 5pm check in followed by dinner and an orientation, after which we will begin our silence. * Saturday is a full day of silent practice (6:30am to 8:30pm with breaks after the meals). * Sunday is a short morning practice period, followed by breakfast and closing activities. * The retreat concludes at about noon on Sunday after cabin clean up, with a sack lunch provided for the road. **LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:** [https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/events/spring-weekend-retreat-samish-mar-27-26-tim/](https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/events/spring-weekend-retreat-samish-mar-27-26-tim/) ### LOCATION [Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center](https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/venues/samish-island-campground-and-retreat-center/) ### COST **$355 - $635** (or $89 - $159/month) * **[Sliding scale](https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/about/program-policies/#sliding-scale-fees):** Choose what’s right for you. * **Payment plan option:** 4-months, no-interest. * **Limited scholarships available:** No need to apply; just choose a scholarship tuition during registration. * **Lodging:** Rustic cabin is included in reservation. Optional upgrade to E-cabin at registration.

**What to Expect:** Join us for a relaxed, supportive gathering where we'll create together, share our process, and connect mindfully. No art experience necessary, all levels and all creative expressions welcome! **What to Bring:** Please bring your own art materials and supplies, whatever you enjoy working with! **Ideas for materials:** sketchbooks, journals, pastels, crayons, markers, colored pencils, collage materials, yarn, lego, diamond art, iPad or tablet for digital drawing, or anything else that calls to you. Bring paper or surfaces to work on as well. There's no right or wrong, just bring what feels good! 🙂 **What we'll do:** **6:00 pm:** Arrive, get settled, grab a drink/snack, and find a spot **6:10 pm:** Set out your supplies, take a breath, and ease in **6:15–7:30 pm:** Create, chat, unwind, and follow the good vibes **7:30 pm:** Gentle wrap-up with *Come/leave whenever, this is relaxed and flexible gathering!* **Location:** **Wegmans cafe** (one level above the store), 11620 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030. Look for the table with art supplies! This is a social, low-key meetup, not a formal class, and there will be no instruction.

**AI-Supported Creative Exploration** *For Unassuming Intuitives & Practicing Creatives* (Please note that this event has not been organized or endorsed by The Writer's Center.) This meetup is part of AI as Creative Partner — A Practice Group, a set of open, non-sequential creative labs you can join at any point. We use AI as a thinking partner—not to replace your ideas, but to help surface and shape them without overthinking or pressure. You bring fragments—ideas, impulses, unfinished concepts. With AI as a supportive collaborator, we explore how those fragments can become clearer, more coherent, and ready to share if and when you want to. No technical background is required. If you can talk or type, that's enough to work with AI here. This session is intentionally low-commitment and flexible: * Arrive late or leave early * Work quietly or observe * Ask questions, or simply watch the process unfold There's no presentation and no expectation to finish anything. Showing up as you are is enough. **FINDING WHAT HAS ENERGY - CREATIVE DIRECTION LAB** Many people don't struggle with ideas—they struggle with direction. This open lab is loosely oriented around noticing which ideas have energy and which ones don't, using AI as a reflective partner. There's no expectation to finish anything. This session is about sensing, testing, and trusting what responds. **HOW TO FIND US** Look for the room with the door open on the lower level. Look for the guy with the screen projector and ambient light and sound. Feel free to just walk in and settle. **(*This is an independent meetup using rental space at The Writer's Center. The Writer's Center has not organized or endorsed this event.*)**

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, March 21st from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 8 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

**AI-Supported Creative Exploration** *For Unassuming Intuitives & Practicing Creatives* (Please note that this event has not been organized or endorsed by The Writer's Center.) This meetup is part of AI as Creative Partner — A Practice Group, a set of open, non-sequential creative labs you can join at any point. We use AI as a thinking partner—not to replace your ideas, but to help surface and shape them without overthinking or pressure. You bring fragments—ideas, impulses, unfinished concepts. With AI as a supportive collaborator, we explore how those fragments can become clearer, more coherent, and ready to share if and when you want to. No technical background is required. If you can talk or type, that's enough to work with AI here. This session is intentionally low-commitment and flexible: * Arrive late or leave early * Work quietly or observe * Ask questions, or simply watch the process unfold There's no presentation and no expectation to finish anything. Showing up as you are is enough. **CREATIVE WORK, GENTLY - AN OPEN PRACTICE NIGHT** This is not a workshop or a class. It's a calm room where people show up to work creatively—without urgency, performance, or pressure—using AI as a thinking partner. Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole time. Work quietly, observe, or ask questions. This space adapts to how you arrive. **HOW TO FIND US** Look for the room with the door open on the lower level. Look for the guy with the screen projector and ambient light and sound. Feel free to just walk in and settle. **(*This is an independent meetup using rental space at The Writer's Center. The Writer's Center has not organized or endorsed this event.*)**

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Let’s hang out and journal together, trade stationary and stickers, and have a good time! Please note, we do not have a reservation, so we will do our best to find some good spots when we get there.