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* **Would you like to look deeper into the source of life?** * **Do you want to find your own answers to everyday questions?** * **Singing HU can bring you Love, Happiness, and Stability** **You’re warmly invited to join us at our** **Friday HU Chant at 7:00 pm** **You will be welcome to chant out loud or simply listen, whatever is right for you. The chant lasts about 20 minutes, followed by brief contemplative time and conversation with others of like heart.** **Attend In-Person at:** **The Maryland Eckankar Center** **1738 Elton Rd., Suite 104** **Silver Spring, MD 20903** **(Doors open at 6:30 pm)** **For more information:** **Call or text: (301)439-2120** **MEC@eckankarmaryland.org** **Presented by the DC & Maryland Satsang Societies, Inc. Chartered Affiliates of ECKANKAR.** **Copyright © 2025 ECKANKAR. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, PO Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000 U.S.A.**

* Would you like to look deeper into the source of life? * Do you want to find your own answers to everyday questions? * Singing HU can bring you Love, Happiness, and Stability You’re warmly invited to join us at our Friday HU Chant at 7:00 pm You will be welcome to chant out loud or simply listen, whatever is right for you. The chant lasts about 20 minutes, followed by brief contemplative time and conversation with others of like heart. **Attend In-Person at:** The Maryland Eckankar Center 1738 Elton Rd., Suite 104 Silver Spring, MD 20903 (Doors open at 6:30 pm) For more information: Call or text: (301)439-2120 MEC@eckankarmaryland.org d of the HU!

🍷♠️❤️ A Spades Special - A Night of Cards & "Casual" Conversation 🍷♠️❤️ Thank you for all those who participated in our Speak & Spades Night on April 10! We are hosting another event at the same venue in Downtown Silver Spring - Comma's Food Hall inside City Place Mall. This time, it will be more about the game - a traditional night of Spades play, lots of laughs, and Friday fun. ♠️ Spades games will be the main event, from 6pm to 10pm! Play cards, eat, drink, & socialize! Enjoy drink specials and variety of reasonably-priced restaurant options. ❤️ Optional: If interested, conversation cards will be available in the room all evening. No formal discussion or official program is planned. Just engage in open, casual conversations about a variety of topics with those who may want to talk as well. No pressure. Singles and couples are invited! Get matched with a partner onsite. All skill levels are welcome. The fun starts at 6pm! 🍷 Happy Hour Specials all night! 🎶 Live music will be playing 🚗 Parking available in Ellsworth Garage (connected to the venue through the Skywalk) 📷 See the photo section for details 🌜Join us for a night of CARDS....with a little bit of conversation, if you like! Either way, you won't forget it!🌛 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><

**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/unmasked-2026)]** Some nights you go out. Other nights you show up. This is the second kind. Lesbifriends Travel, intimacy coordinator *Zuri Pryor-Graves*, and pleasure practitioner *Dame Sadie* are coming together for Unmasked, a curated DC Black Pride experience built around real connection. You choose your experience at registration: Masked Speed Dating or Speed Kinking. Two hours of guided, intentional programming, then both groups come together for a social and dance party to close out the night. Masquerade theme, Black Pride energy, and a room full of people who actually came with intention. **Event Details** 📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Mixxed DC, 2427 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 💸 **Tickets are $40 and increase to $55 at the door** **What to Expect** * Choose one experience at registration: Speed Dating or Speed Kinking * Two hours of guided, immersive programming in your selected experience * A full social and dance party to close out the night * Masquerade theme, come dressed up and wear a mask * 100 guests max to keep every interaction meaningful **The earlier you grab yours, the less you pay.** Every ticket covers the exact same experience. **Who This Event Is For:** Black queer women and non-binary people who are open to dating, learning new things about kink, and celebrate DC Black Pride together. ✨ Lesbifriends Travel invites you to come curious, come masked, and leave with something you did not expect. Claim your spot here: **[Unmasked](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/unmasked-2026)**! **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.

Grammy-Award Winning R&B Artist **Durand Bernarr will headline the DC Black Pride Opening Reception** on Friday, May 22, 2026! Tickets are ***free***, but you must obtain one from The Center for Black Equity To get your ticket, visit this link: https://givebutter.com/dcbp26-reception **Get your ticket before tickets run out!** UPDATE — Tickets are **SOLD OUT**. According to an email I received, the Center for Black Equity is "working with the venue to determine whether it may be possible to release additional tickets so that more members of our community can share in this experience." Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 5:00 P.M. — Doors open 6:00 P.M. — Event starts Address: The Westin Washington, DC Downtown 999 9th Street Northwest · Washington, US

cut.rate.box has been creating iconic electro-industrial-future pop since 1989. Albums such as "new religion" and "dataseed” caught the ear of labels around the globe. After a long break, cut.rate.box returned with the 2025 "luxury anxiety" release. Back to their earliest musical roots, a punk ethos—driving minimalism and scathing lyrical takes on the current state of the world—to the electro-pop-industrial sound c.r.b is known for. [https://www.cutratebox.com/](https://www.cutratebox.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWwwNWtYeXY5SHdrWGhMenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5zYcRx9_JU_iOgkEXa9vUfUNzurOE5fH1BNeL57fB2Kub7BNmhIH5p72niRQ_aem_oQrAtWJ1FgGemp21tBmUIg) Nuda is a solo darkwave/industrial artist based in Seattle, Washington. Nuda brings instrumental soundscapes with "a feminine touch to industrial music." The live performances feature guest vocalists and light shows that blend together an immersive experience. Nuda’s second album "Mindful Tragedies" was noted under "The Top 50 Albums" by ReGen Magazine. [https://www.nuda-official.com/](https://www.nuda-official.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWwwNWtYeXY5SHdrWGhMenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4-0nNUCh_5F4kvtaGu2aKi22KYGWblbm1feZLe5EOSh0MfeV15RLphc5kS1A_aem_WtcYRAPAsK4fyOjKsCtJRg) Signs of the Past, a Baltimore-based artist and producer has spent the last decade-and-a-half honing his chops as a proficient songwriter and producer, working in a broad range of styles from industrial/metal and alt. rock, to new wave-influence electro-pop. Now, several years in the making, he at last unveils the debut album from Signs of the Past, his latest solo endeavor. [https://signsofthepast.bandcamp.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsignsofthepast.bandcamp.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWwwNWtYeXY5SHdrWGhMenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7XZ35uC5Md7zsp6urCqEdG3mRu9bMyXPqq7aFJCwJkBUeeRqOs8BHDcz0vVw_aem_lCdjEdUtDiJxBoVyYyuP6g&h=AUB6VXWnBqpM1UFdDf8wAoObsbz1v5PnAmxldwj6AgEDPZbbN2lRd4vt-cdGwA5rGY2YeTsdUKT8Sm9JqoQ0XsgN2aZt-PYnte1i3RQl02Yc_7t6tMz1Bd7zN0oogFRa0f0Wuq9etaEu6xPS&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUCkVIupUUZOcrkRl8HGyHnhsO-jN8Kt9p0pSPtGjBO_z9hB7lfDoaek_1hhaBkwopNbNv65Bds5dMXsctHsTEludxf7tco0d6oqNFyIIigGBt2yGpu_IGXXSp4NeaSUMUq-sVOlFxQ6RUNlizieEh9SEy2f2duNB1M) DJ Villainess, The fabulous DJ alter ego of Bella La Blanc, and founder of Fiction DC, will be on the decks before/between/after bands. [https://www.facebook.com/DJVillainess](https://www.facebook.com/DJVillainess?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaI8VpHCb7pJMLIgI0L-ElwLsdSoN7CHEdvtWxTS40WKhdpVe7b6PqOwajsgQTl2g_yIgK4OiJ1pTknp0A1JFc95Yhty5DcdnWmr5BtMjqed71fdKupdBelCwcfl0JnlWSY4K97VnNfR5TD3_yL7mvY&__tn__=q) Ages: 21+ Doors at 7 PM, show starts at 8PM $25 in advance / $35 at the door The Renegade in Arlington Virginia is Metro Accessible and there are parking garage options nearby as well as street parking. Make sure to bring your appetite, the food at the Renegade is awesome! Tickets and venue information can be found here : [https://renegadeva.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frenegadeva.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWwwNWtYeXY5SHdrWGhMenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5T8ufyQpU-s5T-bNY_SKcKmwcDF2uVsK_ZEPf55SIjVi03oUBqFtsMz5IbXA_aem_UL6-cr11Tx2poR6mltn9tg&h=AUC1Zf8uhgiffGnVFVocymVCkRb7imfNSf2n7nqxszxI1bAEW_lnfH6m8mmxxPD4uYTSl0z88q_u7AvlHzKBBdZCZ9Ayzjb1CSr1MTpyHMxN9SLcSBbCMH8cmlgjt6gE6YG9GVWqLpruS05a&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUCkVIupUUZOcrkRl8HGyHnhsO-jN8Kt9p0pSPtGjBO_z9hB7lfDoaek_1hhaBkwopNbNv65Bds5dMXsctHsTEludxf7tco0d6oqNFyIIigGBt2yGpu_IGXXSp4NeaSUMUq-sVOlFxQ6RUNlizieEh9SEy2f2duNB1M) 3100 Clarendon Blvd Arlington VA

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

🌇 SÜNDOWN VIBES: Helsloot (Nu Androids) Saturday, May 23 | 4–9 PM | Union Market / NoMa Day party energy. Melodic house. Great people. We’re heading to a Nu Androids sundown session featuring Helsloot—expect smooth, melodic grooves and a relaxed, social atmosphere. This is an easygoing event where you can: * enjoy the music * meet new people naturally * hang out without the late-night intensity Whether you’ve been to a lot of shows or this is your first one, you’ll fit right in. ⸻ 📍 Plan Pre-meet: Union Market Time: ~4:00–4:30 PM Then: walk over together to Tigres de la Noche (alley entrance on Morse St NE) ⸻ 🎟️ Tickets About $34 right now (may increase closer to the date) The links are: https://shotgun.live/events/helsloot0523? https://www.nuandroids.com/events/suendown-helsloot ⸻ ⚡️ Vibe Melodic, upbeat, and social—great for a Saturday afternoon into sunset. ⸻ 👥 Who should come Anyone who enjoys music, good conversation, and meeting new people. Come solo or bring a friend—both work perfectly here. ⸻ 💬 Drop a comment if you’re in I’ll share a simple meet-up spot the day of.

**‼️🔔 IMPORTANT RESERVATION DETAILS 🔔‼️ To join a table, head to the WhatsApp group (intro required)** [Glow Girl WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KQjjpJMbXCCJ8rQsyCfmVr?mode=gi_t) **and add yourself to an OpenTable reservation. If you’re not on a table, assume you don’t have a spot. Please be prepared to Venmo or Zelle your table if needed. We can’t wait to brunch together!** Rooftop season is officially here ☀️✨ Join me for a relaxed Sunday brunch at Techo Palma, DC’s newest tropical rooftop escape. We’re closing out the month with Tulum-inspired vibes, brunch cocktails, beautiful city views, and an easy afternoon with the girls in the heart of DC 🌴🥂 We’ll connect with new girlfriends over good food, easy conversation, and a beautiful setting. Whether you’re new to Glow Girl or already part of the community, this is a lovely way to spend your morning. 🌟 Event Flow 1:00 PM — Arrivals & table seating 1:15 – 2:45 PM — Brunch + conversation 2:45 – 3:00 PM — Optional group photos & wind down 💖 What to Know ✨Dress code: Wear something that makes you feel bonita😍 Come as you are. If you’ve been needing a moment like this, this is it. Who’s welcome: Women who want to indulge in a beautiful brunch while building friendships that glow. ✨ Hosted by Glow Girl Social Club, a women’s community founded in the San Francisco Bay Area with 900+ members and growing. Reminders Please let the organizers know if you have any concerns or feedback, we're always open to hearing how we can make things better. * Everyone is responsible for their own check (you may be paying as a table, so please be ready to send your portion including tax + tip) * If there’s an issue with your order or service, please work directly with the restaurant so they can make it right * While we’re sipping, stay connected, keep it small-group friendly, and let the good energy flow

Let go of the week and welcome the weekend. Join master teacher Ann Kite **in person every Friday** at 8pm for a dynamic, deeply embodied release. Each week, 60–75 people gather to dance together in a supportive, spirited community. Ann has held this group for years, creating a **safe space to sweat, shift, and soften** the ego’s grip so the freer, wilder, more alive part of you can come through. Movement is for everyone, whether you’ve danced for years or are brand new. This **isn’t about performing or getting the “right” steps.** It’s about tuning into your body’s natural rhythms, finding freedom in stillness and motion, and remembering what it feels like to be fully alive. Whether you’re seeking connection, healing, or simply a fresh perspective, you’re **welcome exactly as you are**. Movement is the doorway. We’ll guide you the rest of the way. **Purchase tickets:** [https://www.annkite.com/letgo](https://www.annkite.com/letgo) \*\*\*\*\*Feb 27, Apr 1, Jun 26, Aug 28, and Oct 9, will be led by a substitute teacher as Ann will be away leading a retreat on those dates.

Our first Technoverts meetup had a great turnout, so we're doing it again, this time with an optional conversation theme: **How people are actually using AI in everyday work and life**. This is not a panel or presentation, and I do not have a fixed agenda, it's just a relaxed coffee conversation for people in tech (or tech-adjacent fields) who are curious about practical AI use cases, useful tools, workflow hacks, weird experiments, and what's generally helping people right now. *Topics might include:* * AI tools people actually use at work * Productivity and automation * Prompting successes and failures * Writing, coding, research, analytics and creative use cases * What feels overhyped vs. genuinely useful. No expertise is required. It's completely fine to come mostly curious, skeptical, or just interested in meeting thoughtful people in tech. *What to expect:* * Low pressure conversation * A mix of tech talk and normal conversation Location: (Subject to change as I do more research) High Point Pub Tyson's Whole Foods, 1635 Boro Pl. (This is the cafe space on the second floor of the Whole Foods at the Boro, Tysons. Parking is free in the garage with validation). Time: 11 am (this is when the cafe opens). Everyone covers their own coffee/snacks. I'll arrive early and grab a table and will post details about location in the event discussion. Address: 1635 Boro Pl. Whole Foods 2nd Floor Cafe

🔥 Diplo @ Echostage – DC Ravers Night Out One of the biggest names in EDM. Global energy. Nonstop vibes. Diplo is coming back to DC, bringing his signature mix of house, bass, hip-hop, and festival energy to one of the best venues in the country. If you want a night that blends genres, crowds, and pure energy—this is it. ⸻ 📅 Event Details Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 10:00 PM Venue: Echostage Address: 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC Age: 18+ 👉 Doors and show start at 10 PM ⸻ 🎟️ Tickets Purchase individually via Ticketmaster or official venue link at Echostage. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15006472F234D6C4 💲 Typically $80–$100+ depending on tier ⸻ 🔥 What to Expect * Open-format EDM (house, bass, hip-hop influences) * High-energy crowd + big room atmosphere * A versatile, unpredictable set * One of the most fun, mainstream-accessible EDM nights ⸻ 👥 DC Ravers Plan * 🍸 Optional pregame nearby (details in comments) * 🎶 Meet up before entry and head in together * 💃 Dance as a group or roam freely Echostage will be packed—arriving together helps. ⸻ 🙌 Who Should Join * EDM fans of all levels * People who like variety (not just one genre) * Anyone looking for a high-energy night out * 20s, 30s, 40s, 50+—everyone welcome ⸻ ⚡ Why You Should Go Diplo is one of the most versatile DJs in the world—his sets pull from multiple styles and always keep the crowd engaged. This is a great “bring friends / meet people” event. ⸻ 🚀 Call to Action RSVP and drop a comment if you’re going—helps us coordinate.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

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**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation