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AfrOasis Fridays (Grand Opening Night)
**AFROASIS FRIDAYS — GRAND OPENING 🌍🔥** *Every Friday. Starting Now.*
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Free before 11:30PM with RSVP
[Click Here To Register NOW](https://AfroasisFridays.eventbrite.com/?aff=AFDCMU)
The wait is over. DC's newest weekly Afro-diaspora nightlife experience is officially here — and we're opening the doors for the very first time.
**Afroasis Fridays** is not just a party. It's a feeling. A weekly rhythmical escape built for the culture, by the culture — where the city's most stylish, culturally tapped-in crowd comes to move, connect, and celebrate.
And tonight? We're just getting started.
Step inside **The Oasis at The Continent DC** — and experience something the DMV has never had before. An elevated, late-night sanctuary where the music never stops and the energy only builds. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a graduation, a promotion, an independence, or just giving yourself the Friday you deserve — this is your spot. Every week.
Expect the very best Afro-international DJs in the DMV taking you through the full spectrum — **Afrobeats. Amapiano. Dancehall. Reggaeton. Soca. Kompa. Zouk. Hip Hop.** Trending hits. Timeless classics. No breaks in energy. Just pure rhythm from open to close.
And because this isn't just any venue — it's **The Continent DC** — the full experience goes beyond the dance floor. Start your night with an intimate African dining experience in the restaurant before the party pulls you in, or celebrate in style with your crew over authentic African bites and cocktails while the music moves you. It's a full night out, under one roof, with no need to go anywhere else.
🕙 **Free entry before 11:30 PM** 📍 The Oasis at The Continent DC 🗓 Every Friday
*Welcome to Afroasis. You've been looking for this.*
The #1 AFROBEATS PRIDE NIGHT PARTY IN THE USA-DC BLACK PRIDE
Get ready to kick off DC Black Pride weekend in the hottest way possible!
Theme: MINGLE & DANCE!
This is the ultimate Afrobeats Pride night you’ve been waiting for! Singles,this is your moment!come through and turn up the heat. Be ready to mix, mingle, flirt, and connect with the sexiest African kings in the city. Be confident.Be bold.Be irresistibly you.
Special Wristband System (Wristbands will be provided at your arrival) to Show your intentions instantly:
• Green Wristband: Looking for a date, relationship, or Friend with benefits
• Red Wristband: Just here for fun,music and good vibes
The music lineup is straight fire! Expect non-stop Afrobeats fused with the hottest African and Caribbean bangers- Amapiano,Kompa,Soca,Dancehall, Coupé Décalé, Rumba and Soukous.The DJ is bringing pure heat — you won’t stop dancing all night long!
This is your chance to experience a night full of rhythm, passion, and unforgettable energy with the hottest African kings in DC!
Drinks • Food • Hookah all available on site 🔥🔥
🎟️ Grab your NOW Ticket now before they sell out!
Here is the link to POSH for tickets purchase:
https://posh.vip/e/the-1-afrobeats-pride-night-party-in-the-usa
🔥 60-Minute Full-Body Circuit Training Workout
🔥 60-Minute Full-Body Circuit Training Workout
⏱️ Structure Overview
We will meet at the volleyball court in Founders Park in Alexandria, VA
Warm-up: 10 minutes
Main Circuits: 40 minutes
Finisher: 5 minutes
Cool-down: 5 minutes
🟢 1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 Minutes)
Perform continuously, 30–45 seconds each:
Jumping jacks
Bodyweight squats
Arm circles (forward/backward)
Walking lunges
Inch-worm walkouts
High knees
Glute bridges
Push-ups (easy pace)
Goal: Increase heart rate + activate major muscle groups.
🏋️ Main Workout (40 Minutes)
Format:
3 Circuits
4 exercises per circuit
40 seconds work / 20 seconds rest
Repeat each circuit 3 times before moving on
Rest as long as you want between circuits
Cool down 5 Min
IMPORTANT!!!!!
Liability statement:
I understand that I am responsible for exercising at my own pace and within my own physical limits, and for monitoring my condition during participation. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation and agree that I attend entirely at my own risk. I hereby release and hold harmless the organizer, and affiliated parties from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising out of or related to any injury, medical condition, loss, or damage that may occur as a result of my participation.
YAADTING (Dancehall) - Ricky Platinum...Let's Go!
**It's here! A Dancehall Heavy Event!**
I've attended this event at another location and **loved the music and the vibes!** It was **80% Dancehall** as advertised, and this will be the same. I know it's last minute, but once I saw it, **I** **didn't want you to miss it.**
Next up is \*\***[YAADTING DC](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)**[ ](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)\*\*on **Friday, May 22**. If Soca is your thing, this one should be a great night. This lineup brings together several hot DJs people have been waiting to see on the same stage, so the vibe should be strong all night.
Caribbean Massive...Yuh Ready!!!!
📍 **Location:** 8844 Washington Blvd, Jessup, MD
Doors open at **10PM**, but realistically, we won’t start arriving until **around 10:30/11PM**.
🎟 **Early bird tickets are sold out, but there are buy 2 for $30 plus fees. Get tickets: [HERE](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)**
We’ll plan to meet up around **11:00PM** before heading inside the building. I’ll share the exact meetup location with **RSVP attendees the day before the event and again on the day of**.
And of course… if you’ve got a **flag**, bring it 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇧🇧🇬🇩
Coming solo is completely fine. These events are meant to be easy, fun nights out with people who love good music and a good vibe.
Rousing Gospel Documentary Will Cure a Rainy Day - Must Register
One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, *Say Amen, Somebody* is a joyous, funny, and deeply emotional celebration of Gospel music, featuring a line-up of earth-shaking performers by Thomas A. Dorsey, Willie Mae Ford Smith, The Barrett Sisters, and The O'Neal Twins, among others. Restored by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2020, the film features archival footage, photographs, and moving on-screen memories. (George Nierenberg, 1982, DCP, 100 minutes)
**And it's on the great National Gallery of Art screen! You must register - go to [this link](https://www.nga.gov/calendar/treasures-american-cinema-national-film-registry-2025-selections/say-amen-somebody?evd=202605231800)**.
It starts at 2 pm but I wrote 1:30 because it's usually pretty crowded.
From a review:
“Say Amen, Somebody” is the most joyful movie I’ve seen in a very long time. It is also one of the best musicals and one of the most interesting documentaries. And it’s also a terrific good time.
The movie is about gospel music, and it’s filled with gospel music. It’s sung by some of the pioneers of modern gospel, who are now in their 70s and 80s, and it’s sung by some of the rising younger stars, and it’s sung by choirs of kids. It’s sung in churches and around the dining room table; with orchestras and a capella; by an old man named Thomas A. Dorsey in front of thousands of people, and by Dorsey standing all by himself in his own backyard. The music in “Say Amen, Somebody” is as exciting and uplifting as any music I’ve ever heard on film.
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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.
Ocho de Bastos at Rockville Hometown Holiday
Let’s go dance to the wonderful music of Ocho de Bastos. They are part of a two day celebration in Rockville Town Square with other bands and vendors. Bring a chair if you want to pause your dancing.
🔥 Diplo @ Echostage – DC Ravers Night Out
🔥 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.
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📅 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
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🎟️ Tickets
Purchase individually via Ticketmaster or official venue link at Echostage.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15006472F234D6C4
💲 Typically $80–$100+ depending on tier
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🔥 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
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👥 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.
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🙌 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
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⚡ 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.
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🚀 Call to Action
RSVP and drop a comment if you’re going—helps us coordinate.
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Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
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**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
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**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/")
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
**.**
**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
**.**
**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
**.**
**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
**.**
**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
**.**
**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
**.**
**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
**.**
**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
**.**
**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
**.**
**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
**.**
**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
**.**
✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146


























