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Funk Events Today
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Silver Spring Contra Dance
This dance is in the \*Spring Room\* at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
Callers: Kim Forry
Band: The Bone Shakers (Gina Faber, Joe DeZarn, and Ralph Gordon)
Pre-register at [https://www.fsgw.org/event-6549577](https://www.fsgw.org/event-6549577?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUXNjTmg3TDU5UWp5bkVmWXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7_1tZjexABYbpHj55etExTf2j1Xecu16el_k4oDJ8OM6Bk1PUfP8-6TnK0Xg_aem_X1kaRP1J6vN2oAUG1KSBig) or register at the door
*Please note: There is no longer free parking at the Civic Center Parking Garage*
Calling Terms: Larks and Robins
Lesson at 7:00pm, Dance is from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Covid Precautions: Masks and vaccinations encouraged but not required
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FINE GYAL THURSDAYS
๐ฅ FINE GYAL THURSDAYS ๐ฅ
Every Thursday at Conclave Restaurant & Lounge
Your Thursday plans are officially sorted! ๐๐พ๐ธ
โจ Good Food
โจ Good Drinks
โจ Good People
โจ Good Vibes
๐ Thursday Lineup
โฝ FIFA World Cup matches live on our BIG SCREENS (Kickoff at 3PM)
๐น Happy Hour from 7PMโ10PM
๐ Fine Gyal Thursdays โ The Ultimate Ladies Night
๐ฝ๏ธ Authentic African Cuisine
๐ฅ Premium Drinks
๐ถ Great Music & Energy
๐ Plenty of Free Parking
๐ 6834 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
๐ Reserve Your Table: 240-505-8066
Gather your girls, grab your crew, and come experience the DMVโs hottest Thursday night!
EAT. DRINK. VIBE. REPEAT.
#FineGyalThursdays #ConclaveLounge #DMVNightlife #LadiesNight #HappyHour #TakomaPark #AfricanCuisine #DMVEvents #ThursdayVibes #GirlsNightOut #ConclaveExperience
Funny Farm : Comedy by the Plants (June)
Join us for the third Funny Farm comedy show of the year. Catch a hilarious line-up of comedians from DC and beyond at Edgewood Community Farm, a volunteer run garden and venue in northeast DC, a few minutes off the red line metro.
Tickets are $10 on [Zeffy](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/funny-farm-pop-up-comedy-june?utm_source=meetup) or at the door. The show is BYOB and picnic friendly, though regular seating is also available. Dogs are welcome, as long as they don't eat the plants. The show starts at 7:30 pm and we welcome guests from 7:00 pm onwards.
This event is brought to you by Zoo Animal Productions. To learn more about our events, check out our [full events calendar](https://luma.com/zooanimalproductions?utm_source=meetup).
FSGW English Country Dance
Join us on Wednesday, June 10 8:00-10:30 PM.
April Blum and Wendy Clarke call to the playing of Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (mandolin and accordion), and Janina OโBrien (piano)
Register: [https://www.fsgw.org/event-6689128](https://www.fsgw.org/event-6689128?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbW54OW83YXpWNzBoY0xjQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SWMEqZuImV4scHAIiWMYNPL_VZKcSqOP34sBpgzxj8A1JCqioabCSjeU69g_aem_aw4GTDh7YOc-DwNGOjl3DQ)
(Please note, you are not registered by responding on meetup, you must register through the FSGW website, or at the door if tickets are available)
The FSGW weekly English Country Dance offers delightful dancing, led by talented callers, accompanied by top-notch musicians playing a wide variety of instruments. The crowd is friendly and enthusiastic; new dancers are always welcome and can get an informal lesson if they arrive around 7:30. You don't need to bring a partner, or dress up.
* If you have not previously attended a Wednesday night English country dance at Glen Echo, you may select "first time free" when registering. New dancers are welcome. If you have no previous English country dance experience or would like a refresher, please arrive at around 7:30 for a lesson.
Covid Protocol: masks and vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
Some dancers are sensitive to fragrances, and they are grateful when you skip the perfume and scented after-shave.
Additional information about this weekly event is available on the English Country Dance (in-person) web page.
[https://www.fsgw.org/ecd](https://www.fsgw.org/ecd)
**Pay at the door:** Admission - $15 FSGW Members, $8 Students and those with limited income, $17 Others.
**Questions?** Email English Country Dance
* **We look forward to dancing with you!**
Funk Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Pop Punk Night: The Punko Pops @ OโShaughnessyโs!
Come out and see The Punko Pops, the DMVโs hottest new early 2000โs pop-punk cover band! The night will feature all the classics you love and even some deep cuts for the die hards ;) FREE show and tons of fun!
Mambo Fridays at Bryant St Market Featuring DJ Mambo Soul
**๐ This Mambo Fridays weโre celebrating Earlโs Birthday โ come ready to party!**
**๐ง As always, DJ Mambo Soul is flying in from Houston just for Mambo Fridays! The only place to catch him live in DC.**
**๐ Special performance by DanceInTime bringing the energy to the floor!**
**๐ถ Mambo Fridays**
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Friday, December 12, 7:30pmโ12am**
**๐ Bryant Street Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC**
**๐ 7:30pm Salsa Lesson by DanceInTime**
**๐บ 8:45pmโ12am Dancing & Mingling**
**๐ง DJ Mambo Soul (from Houston!) + DJ Chika**
**๐๏ธ $10 Early Bird \(until Dec 5\) \| $15 after**
**๐ฆ Kids under 15 FREE \|**
**โจ Drop-ins welcome**
**๐ 2 min walk from Rhode Island Ave Metro (Red Line)**
Sunday Tango Fundamentals Class
Free Argentine Tango fundamentals classes weekly for OneLife McLean (Regency) members in McLean Virginia! Nonmembers may pay for the health club entrance at the door ($30) and use the club for the day, which includes the dance classes, use of the pool, weights, tennis, etc . .
This series runs from 12 April through mid-June every Sunday 230-330. Following the tango class, there is a dance workout class from 330-430, also included. Drop-ins welcome, though we recommend coming early in the session if you are new to tango.
If any questions, text Todd at 202-361-8633.
Forrรณ at Dupont Circle! Free Brazilian Music Concert featuring Simone Baron
Dance forro ๐Enjoy the music of Brazil and grab a dance partner. BID Dupont Circle hosts this free music concert series. Simone is a top local musician and forro is Brasil's favorite dance. See you there.
DANCERS SOCIAL [THIS EVENT IS JUST SOCIAL, NO DANCING]
This is mainly a social event, where you network, socialize and mingle with my other meetup's DANCE LOVERS. I organize this with my other meetups and you get to party with many insanely friendly people.
We have specials, just for our group. They make us feel blessed, loved and honored, by naming, one of our favorite cocktails, after me - MerTini:) It will be one of the featured cocktails.
Funk Events Near You
Connect with your local Funk community
Shucking Bubba Deluxe Music on the Patio!
Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash)
SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance.
[Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees.
Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio.
DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly)
BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm)
PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.
Contra dance June 20 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Saturday, June 20, 2026**
**Beginnersโ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: Gem City Revelers**
**Caller: David Mould**
**You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the churchโs back parking lot) after the dance.**
**Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.**
**Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.**
**New to dancing? A beginnersโ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoonโs dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.**
**Please bring your own refillable water bottle.**
**All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:**
**July 25, 2026โSummer Potluck and Dance**
**No August Dance**
**September 26, 2026**
**October 17, 2026**
**November 21, 2026**
**December 19, 2026**
**Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**
Happy Hour on the Green: Celebrating Fathers, Friends & Family
Happy Hour on the Green โณ
Join Black Love & Friends for a laid-back evening at Topgolf as we celebrate the fathers, father figures, brothers, uncles, mentors, friends, and positive male role models who enrich our lives and communities.
This isn't a golf tournamentโit's a social gathering designed to bring great people together for conversation, connection, laughter, food, drinks, and a little friendly competition.
Whether you're a father, celebrating a father, bringing your brother, cousin, friend, or simply looking for a fun Saturday evening, you're welcome to join us.
No golf experience is necessary. Come for the happy hour, stay for the company.
Expect:
โข Topgolf games for all skill levels
โข Food and drinks available for purchase
โข Networking and socializing
โข Great music and positive vibes
โข A welcoming atmosphere for singles, couples, and friends
Bring someone special or come solo and meet new people.
Let's raise a glass to the men who lead, support, inspire, and show up for the people they love.
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
๐ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐ฅ
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๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
LincolnStreetSalsa.com
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
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Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ 6/12 @ 5 ๐ฉ๐ฆ)
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๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
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๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
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Always Other People to Dance With!
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Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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BYOB
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18+
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๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/






















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