Creative Women

We are looking forward meeting up with filmmakers in DC and Silver Spring border area! This will be an in-person event. Register to let us know how many seats to save! This coffee is organized by Anna Griesshammer and Melissa Houghton. You MUST register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32465&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Join us for MORE Women's MTB Ride at the Cabin John Trails in Potomac, MD. Beginner-level riders are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun! A mountain bike in good condition and helmet are required. **Sign up at Golden Volunteer here:** [https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b](https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b) ***Please do not sign up on Meetup! If you do, you won't be alerted if the ride is cancelled!*** **Meet** at 6:00 PM with wheels down at 6:10 PM. We will not ride if the trails are wet or muddy. Check your email from Golden Volunteer in case the ride is cancelled due to weather/trail conditions. **Description** \- The event is open for women age 18\+\. You must sign a waiver on the Golden Volunteer link\, wear a helmet\, and be able to comfortably ride your mountain bike\. We expect to ride about 4\-5 miles on single track natural surface trails\. Bring your mountain bike\, helmet\, and drinking water\. This ride is **not suitable for hybrid bikes**! As space is limited, please update your RSVP if you cannot attend. **And support your trails and join MORE! www.more-mtb.org** **Where** – Meet at the parking lot for the Cabin John Group Picnic Area at 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD. Follow Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/aumXoQnD2qAp3iNp9

Artistic Artifacts hosts **Open Stitch sessions EVERY Thursday evenings** from 5:30 - 7:30 pm — join us! This is a drop-in, bring your own hand stitching project and the necessary supplies (or you can knit, crochet... whatever needle arts you like). There’s no fee to attend, no instruction nor agenda — just a time to spend with other creatives! Visit our website for all our class & event information: **[https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk)**

Come Craft with us. Don't let the lack of RSVPs stop you, they aren't required, nor is membership to our group. Bring your project and join a boisterous group of crafters in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery - American Art Museum. This glass roofed space is climate controlled and has the most beautiful light for crafting. (If there's an event in Courtyard head over to the MLK library Cafe.)

Meet us at IPIC for the Devil Wears Prada on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:45pm. Limited tickets available [https://www.ipic.com/north-bethesda-md-pike-and-rose/movies/movie-details/the-devil-wears-prada-2/HO00003497/seat-map?session-id=145621](https://www.ipic.com/north-bethesda-md-pike-and-rose/movies/movie-details/the-devil-wears-prada-2/HO00003497/seat-map?session-id=145621)

We booked the whole upstairs bar for this party. http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/2/600_431462450.jpeg Diego is one of the best Mexican joints in town. THE MENU FEATURES TRADITIONAL DISHES AND AN AMAZING LIST OF FINE SPIRITS, WINES AND THE BEST MARGARITAS MADE WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS. UNIQUE AND PALATE PLEASING FOOD AND PALATE WRECKING DRINKS. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/e/5/600_431462277.jpeg They pay homage to one of Mexico’s greatest masters of Muralism Diego Rivera. Their walls are decorated with works that have been carefully remixed and transformed to create a unique atmosphere. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/a/b/600_431462475.jpeg METRO & PARKING INFO : Closest Metro Station is U Street Cardozo (Please take 13th St. Exit). Also, please take into account Metro's Weekend Track Work & Service Adjustments. Check it on http://www.wmata.com/ and plan accordingly. Street parking might be difficult. However, if you plan to drive, there is a parking garage, under the building, right across the street from Lost Society, on U St. (Franklin D. Reeves Center Garage, 2000 14th NW, Washington DC). They are open up until 3 am and it costs $ 15 plus tax. Tel 202-265-0010.

For those who drink or love tacos, please join us for a bar crawl for Cinco de Mayo. Purchase tickets [here](https://www.barcrawlnation.com/events/dc-tacos-margs-crawl-2026?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQLSIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafnTwJi_STRb4L0uqY-UYMpi_TuCj4_2tgn6fb4XL6sE4vJ4SUI8yEt9SJkvQ_aem_9IBNHtEnfSj-SvNdbCTU7w). More details: Cinco de Mayo Weekend: Join the ultimate taco & margarita fiesta taking over Dupont Circle's best bars! Expect packed patios, DJs, themed photo ops, and exclusive specials. Go VIP for early entry, margarita tastings, and 3+ tacos on the house!

**Echoes of the Soul with Dee Gray & Patti Euler** *2-Day Mixed Media Collage Workshop* **\|** Saturday/Sunday, May 2-3 9:30 am–4:30 pm, ½ hour lunch break (both days) Join us for a hands-on mixed-media collage workshop that celebrates personal expression and intuitive design. Explore composition, texture, layering and distressing techniques. Registration fee includes most of your materials: portraits by **Gail Blair** of *PaperWhimsy*, vintage ephemera, handpicked papers, word banners and phrases, lace, ribbons, fabric leaves, paper frames, gold Dresden, gold leaf, matboard and an 8 in. x 10 in. gold frame. Learn more about this class, view your student supply list, and pay for your registration via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: **[https://artisticartifacts.com/products/echoes-of-the-soul-with-patti-euler-dee-gray](https://artisticartifacts.com/products/echoes-of-the-soul-with-patti-euler-dee-gray)** *** Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes — such as this one — are in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for through our website at https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk, or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. View our complete class policies » [https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies)

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft flowers out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and more! All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**

🌸 Mother’s Day deserves more than flowers 🌸 Join us for an elevated outdoor paint experience designed for creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories. ✨ Brushes & Brunch: Mother’s Day Garden Edition ✨ Beautiful garden vibes Brunch bites Signature refreshments Guided painting Soft music Luxury energy Whether you're celebrating your mother, your daughter, your friends, or simply honoring yourself — this experience is your invitation to slow down and create something beautiful. No painting experience needed — just bring your good energy. This is not your typical paint party. This is intentional. This is elevated. This is your moment. 🎟 Limited seating available to keep the experience intimate. Reserve your spot early https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brushes-brunch-a-curated-mothers-day-painting-experience-tickets-1987709930911