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ST. PATRICK’S DAY Tour of DC’s Noted Irish-Americans—TUESDAY, March 17 2026! Let's take a brisk walk around the White House area on the day when everyone is Irish, to learn about the many Irish-Americans key to the history of this historic neighborhood. Meet in front of the Organization of America States (OAS) building, 17th St. and Constitution Ave., N.W., D.C. Thrill over: • The Irishman who finished the Washington Monument • Irish immigrants, the C&O canal, and the K St. and Pennsylvania Avenue riots! • The Irish architect who designed the White House • Was Elvis Irish? • The Irish Mayor’s “Miracle Mansion” that saved his sister from certain death! • An Irish-American co-founder of the U.S. Navy • The Irishwoman whose seductive charms brought down an entire Cabinet, in the biggest scandal in American history! • The Irish-American soldier who led America’s most epic military expedition • The humble Irish doorman who save the White House’s most precious documents from a rampaging army • The Irish-American President whose romance with a foreign spy brought on the wrath of the FBI • The Irish artisan who glorified African-American soldiers • The Irish-American grand dame whose espionage defeated an entire U.S. army • Presidents & politicos of Celtic descent • The photographers of Irish descent who took 10,000 photos of the Civil War • The Emerald Isle washerwoman who saved D.C.’s biggest bank from the depredations of British invaders • The Anglo-Saxon Chief Executive who is an "honorary Irishman". • The tragic killing of the Irishman who was America’s greatest war hero • The Irish person who was D.C.’s greatest philanthropist. When: Tuesday, March 17, 5:45 pm. Meet in front of the [Organization of American States](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.892902%2C%20-77.03991) 200 17th St NW · Washington, DC Pre-Register and Pre-Pay via-- PayPal, sending $24 to paypal.me/EMoser460 Or Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-tour-of-dcs-noted-irish-americansmarch-17-2026-tickets-1966403314247?aff=oddtdtcreator Or: Pay $23 in cash at the start of the tour. How long: About 2 hours. Who: Ed Moser, author of: https://www.amazon.com/OLD-TOWN-HORROR-Americas-Historic-ebook/dp/B0BX27RWYG/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= And: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capitol-Tumultuous-Congress-ebook/dp/B099JBSN9Q And: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-white-houses-unruly-neighborhood-edward-p-moser/1131103788 And: https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-America-Things-American-Should-ebook-dp-B076MR3XS3/dp/B076MR3XS3/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1517173322 We’re the highest-rated D.C. area tour on TripAdvisor!: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html The nearest Metro stops are Metro Center and Smithsonian. Pubs and restaurants nearby to raise a glass afterwards!

Join the DC Portuguese Conversation Group on the third level of Roofers Union in Adams Morgan (may do the heated rooftop or second floor depending on weather) for an evening filled by practicing Portuguese. Come practice Portuguese over beers while building new connections and broadening your cultural/lusophonic horizons with us! (IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING THAT IS FINE, ALL LEVELS WELCOME). Whether you are a native Portuguese speaker, an English-speaking expat looking to practice Portuguese, or simply interested in making international friends, this event is perfect for you. Come ready to engage in stimulating conversations and make new friends. Ate ja, tchau!

Africa is entering a defining economic decade. Rapid urbanization, infrastructure expansion, agricultural modernization, and digital transformation are reshaping markets across the continent. Yet many professionals and members of the diaspora in the United States lack structured, grounded insight into how development actually works — beyond headlines and social media narratives. The **Africa Development & Capital Forum** invites you to our inaugural in-person gathering in Washington, DC. This session will explore: • Key macro trends shaping African markets • Infrastructure and real asset development opportunities • The evolving role of diaspora participation • Risks, realities, and responsible engagement • What disciplined, long-term development looks like This event is educational in nature and designed to foster meaningful dialogue and relationship-building among professionals interested in Africa’s long-term economic trajectory.

Ages 2–4 with Caregiver **Lake Ridge:** Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. **Bull Run:** Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. **Dumfries:** Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 a.m. **Montclair:** Monday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. **Haymarket Gainesville:** Monday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. Join us for playful sessions supporting coordination, early literacy, and bonding.

Everyone is welcome to attend our weekly happy hour, at Tony & Joe's Waterfront Bar in Georgetown (3000 K. St, NW). The event goes from 7:15 to around 10:00 PM. Feel free to show up at any time. French speakers of all levels- from beginners to expats- are invited. We hope to see you there!

Treat your children to GALita’s ***Séneca, ratón de biblioteca (Séneca, The Library Mouse)***, a bilingual play by Chilean playwright Jorge Díaz with original music by Iván Navas. Directed by Elena Velasco, this fun-filled play touches on the importance of reading and respecting differences, and runs March 14 through March 28, 2026. When a brainy library mouse meets a swaggering crew of street mice, sparks fly and stories take off—spilling from the shelves into a world of comic chases and big laughs. Along the way, unlikely friendships form and lessons unfold about listening, learning, and belonging. Brought to life through imaginative puppets and original music, ***Séneca, The Library Mouse*** invites young audiences to celebrate difference, delight in the joy of books, and discover confidence and pride in who they are—proving that brains, creativity, and curiosity can be just as powerful as bravado. **PERFORMANCES:** Weekdays from March 16-20 and March 23-27 at 10:30 am, and Saturday, March 14, 21, and 28 at 3 pm. This family show is about 60 minutes long and suitable for ages 5 and up! **TICKETS:** General admission tickets are $10 children and $12 adults. **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1245619)** **CAST:** Daniela Lock as Séneca, Delbis Cardona as Rafael, Ramón, and Raúl, Máximo Cáceres as Benigno (Dog), Rachael Small as Bellaco (Cat), and H. Christian Aguilar as Ensemble/Understudy. **CREATIVE TEAM:** Scenic Design is by Gisela Estrada with Lighting Design by Luis García, and Costume Design by Rukiya Henry-Fields. Iván Navas is Composer, Angélica Huertas is Sound Designer, and Properties Design is by Isabel deCarvalho. Solis Pettitt is Stage Manager and Sherry González is Assistant Stage Manager. Ilyana Rose-Dávila is Production Manager, and Anson Stevie is Technical Director.

All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited! This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism. ***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well. 3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([[info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)]([mailto:info@merevents.com](http://mailto:info@merevents.com/))). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.*** ***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!*** \- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\! \- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\. \- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\. ***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).*** http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/8/2/600_436665186.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/8/8/600_436665192.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/e/8/9/600_433120585.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/f/a/d/600_433120877.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/8/7/600_433122375.jpeg

Live music every Thursday night at Jimmy’s. [Jimmy’s upcoming events.](https://www.jottnew.com/upcoming-events.html)

Hands-on learn how to save life & limb, when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster zone, travel or rural area far from hospital, or natural area miles from an access point, during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance arrival. Come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving skill and confidence, and 2-year SOLO certification. Counts as WFR Recertification, too. No prerequisites. YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM \***Spaces are limited. REGISTER: www.solowfa.com or 434.326.4697** Can't make these dates? Check out more course locations and dates on our website. WHO: Open to the general public, adults & teens with solid attention spans. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are. WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point ... accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience - a most powerful learning tool - during scenarios comprise \~50% of class. TIMING: This is a 2-day class, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am -7pm each day. Fee: $295 (Earlybird)

We have one copy of Tammany Hall, so we can accommodate up to 5 players. If you have a copy, let us know. Otherwise, if we get more than 5 players, we will play additional appropriate games. From BGG: ***Tammany Hall*** *is a game of backstabbing, corruption, temporary alliances, and taking power at all costs. If you want to rule New York, you are going to need to play the city's growing immigrant populations against one another. Help the immigrant groups who owe you political favors, call in those favors to slander your rivals, and win elections.* *In **Tammany Hall,** players help immigrants settle in New York, collect political favors from those immigrant groups, send ward bosses into Manhattan to secure votes, and slander political opponents. An election is held at the end of every fourth year, and the player who uses his power base best will be elected mayor. The Mayor's grip on the city is tenuous at best. After every election, the Mayor must pay off his political rivals by placing them in offices that they can wield to try to take control of the city. Every player is your friend, every player is your enemy.*

♠️😲♠️ W.O.W. Spades Night ♠️😲♠️ Washington on Wednesday (W.O.W.) - 3rd Wednesday Spades in DC 🌟Spades in DC! 😀 Hang out with a friendly and welcoming group. Meet new people and have a great time! ✅️ No partner needed! Find one onsite. All skill levels are welcome. 📌 Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken - Navy Yard 300 Tingey St SE #150, Washington, DC 20003 ❤️ **Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd.** 🚌 One block from Navy Yard Metro Station 🚗 Street and Garage Parking available. 🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available! 🍗 Please support the business by purchasing food/drinks. 🌟 The fun starts at 5:30pm! RSVP today.

Join us for a great 6 mile hike nestled in between a pocket unique mix of high-end suburban neighborhoods, lush stream valleys, and beautiful waterfalls along the way. You MUST register here: https://www.destinationhike.com/events/pimmit-pocket-hike Spring is here! What a wonderful time to get out and hike beautiful trails across the DMV! **Once you register, please look for a detailed email from info@destinationhike.com.** How to prepare? 1\. Wear comfortable shoes\. If you have hiking boots that would be preferred\. However\, if you have not committed to buying hiking shoes\, wear comfortable tennis shoes\. 2\. Check the weather for the day and dress appropriately\. When you are hiking in the Spring\, you will want to dress in layers as the weather vary between wet and rainy\, and warm and sunny\. Hiking boots are suggested\. However\, if you do not have hiking boots\, make sure you wear comfortable shoes with good traction\. Be prepared for possibly wet or muddy trails\. 3\. Bring a small to medium size back pack\. This is to carry any personal items; cell phone\, water\, personal medication\, and any other items you may need\. 4\. Always bring a at ***least*** 1L of water. Make sure you have hydrated the day before, and the day of the hike. 5\. Remember\, there are no bathrooms in nature\, so stay hydrated but make sure you are good to hike without needing a bathroom\. If you do need to use the bathroom\, nature will be your stall\. 6\. Suggested: Download the AllTrails app\. Trail app will be provided in confirmation email\. Any additional questions, comments, or concerns, email info@destinationhike.com

Un'ottima occasione per parlare in Italiano con persone di madre lingua. Aperto a tutti i livelli di conoscenza dell'Italiano. Specialmente gustando una buonissima pizza. A presto. Please consider donating to us via the Pledge widget on this page to help us defray the costs of running a Meetup group. **Note: This event occurs on the third Wednesday of every month at Redrocks Columbia Heights**

We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM. It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!

Please Join GDG Cloud Indy for a live demonstration of latest Google AI Tools for building apps, followed by practical examples of enterprise production. Coming to central Indy. The Lineup: 11:00 AM AI-Assisted Development with Antigravity Google Antigravity is an agent-first IDE. We will move beyond standard code completion to explore how autonomous agents can orchestrate terminal tasks, manage dependencies, and perform UI testing directly within the development environment. This session includes a walkthrough of Antigravity's core interface followed by a live demo building a simple full-stack webapp to show how these agentic workflows function in practice. Speaker : Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and production-ready AI engineering. 11:40 AM Real Life AI Coding Examples Review real-life examples of applications and utilities created with AI code-assist tooling, as well as security and safety considerations pertaining to developing and using AI tools in a large organization. Speaker : Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. The Perks: 🎁 Exclusive GDG Swag for attendees! 🍕 Pizza & Soft Drinks (for in-person guests). 🤝 Networking & Q&A with local industry leaders. Also, Check our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/gdgcloudindy/ See you there! P.S.-> Parking Vouchers instructions will be available to attendees for Free garage parking. This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/ or in person at Lacy School of Business (LSB) , Dugan Hall (DH 118 Classroom) , Butler University - 625 Butler Way Indianapolis, 46208 *** Agenda *** Speakers Anil Yanamandra Anil Yanamandra is a Solutions Architect with 17+ years of experience building global, consumer-facing applications. He is currently focused on transforming legacy enterprise processes and systems through the strategic application of Generative AI. A hands-on practitioner in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, Anil constantly explores the latest tools and methodologies to bridge the gap be… Jeff Price - Red Hat (Senior Technical DevOps Manager) Jeff Price is a Senior Technical DevOps Manager at Red Hat, and leads a technical team responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and software delivery pipelines for Go to Market systems. He has a background in IT Infrastructure, Public and Private Cloud, and DevOps. Host Olga Scrivner - Scrivner Solution Inc. (President) Olga is an Assistant Computer Science and Software Engineering Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is also a President and Co-Founder of Scrivner Solution Inc. Olga’s passion is upskilling and mentoring women in STEM. She is a Women TechMakers Ambassador and a member of the Executive Committee for the IEEE Women in Engineering (Central Indiana) chapter. Olga’s current researc… Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-build-real-world-ai-apps-with-google-antigravity/.

Buongiorno! Director Gianfranco Rosi's newest documentary is out: Pompei: Below the Clouds. The Gateway is screening it this weekend. Andiamo alle 4.30pm venerdi' sera! I'll be there at 4.20 in the lobby. It's happy hour pricing so tickets should be only $7,75 Ecco il link: https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/pompei-below-the-clouds-2026/

Let’s try some Filipino food at a well known Grandview area restaurant, This is the menu: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHByDNxwDA/TO8oxEmjQrBp_PP_mLPUag/view?utm_content=DAHByDNxwDA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h435abfbbb3#1

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.