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HBCU Fest
2025-06-22 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | HBCU Fest Location, 916 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
The HBCU Convention (@HBCUCon) presents HBCU Geek Fest 2025—a culture-forward experience where creativity and culture collide! From tech and cosplay to gaming and curated lifestyle experiences, we’re building an immersive world that honors our HBCU legacy.
SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2025
What to expect…

Video Game Arcade powered by MAGFest
Complimentary Gourmet Hors d’oeuvres
Impactful Nerdy panel discussions
High Life Outdoor Experience
Special Live Performances
Live DJ to set the vibe
Vendor Exhibition
And More!

As we bring together gamers, creators, alumni, and tastemakers from across the diaspora, expect an atmosphere with good vibes, good people, and maybe even some high-minded partnerships that understand the assignment.
Let’s level up the culture—together.

MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY!
ALL SALES END FRIDAY JUNE 20!
Learn More: http://www.hbcucon.org

New Media and the African Diaspora at Smithsonian
2025-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Smithsonian Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave, Washington, DC, 20560, United States
Panel Discussion about new media and the African Diaspora with N-Lite Media and Cutting Edge Animation.
This discussion takes place in the lecture hall at the National Museum of African Art.
About MFINDA – A 12-year-old Congolese girl is transported to the Mfinda, a primordial forest of spirits, gods, and ancestors. There she joins another young girl and embarks on a journey to find the magical Nkisi in hopes of finding her way back home.
About Cutting Edge Animations ‘Captain Zero’ – Fresh from Tribeca Film Festival hand selected by Whoopi Goldberg. A short film about Black heroism and mental health starring acclaimed actors Keith David, Angelica Ross, Zolee Griggs, Z Cher-Aime & Coty Galloway – This panel is all centered around new media and the African Diaspora.

CAPACITY IS LIMITED and SEATING IS NOT GUARANTEED!

FREE EVENT! Homegrown: A Juneteenth Social
2025-06-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Bistro 64, 6494 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD, 20747, United States
Join DMVAnimeClub and Plus Ultra Entertainment for Homegrown: A Juneteenth Social a vibrant evening celebrating freedom, culture, and community.
Enjoy great music, delicious food and drinks for purchase, and a welcoming space to connect with others.
The event is free to attend and there’s plenty of parking available on site.
When: Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM
Where: Bistro 64, 6494 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747
Come vibe with us and celebrate Black joy. All are welcome!

Sunny at Sunset Rooftop Party
2025-06-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Sunset Rooftop Lounge, 2119 Dallas Street, Houston, TX, United States
Plus Ultra Entertainment is back to bring you the best post Dream Con vibes!
We’re just a 5 min walk from the convention center!
FYI there is a “splash zone”
Swag is limited! Bottles available!
21+ ONLY! – Tickets are Non-Refundable!
This is an unofficial Dream Con event

Orlando Jones Comedy Show
2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:30 | The 507, 507 8th St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Orlando Jones, known for his comedic roles and all star talent on the big screen is coming to Washington DC for a night of comedy and entertainment.
Hosted by: Roxxy Haze
Featuring comedians: Khristin Brooks and DC’s own Keith Correy
Special performance by: Nazzy the Mic
Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 9:45pm get your tickets TODAY for early bird pricing!
This event is 18+
Tickets are $25: https://comedynightdc.eventbrite.com

Pink on the Pier Runway Show
2025-04-19 16:00 - 19:00 | National Harbor Waterfront, 150 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD, United States
Step into a world where fashion meets the waterfront at ‘Pink on the Pier’! Join us on April 19, 2025, from 4pm-7pm, as we return to transform Freedom Pier at National Harbor into a stunning pink runway featuring an array of talented designers, models and stylists.

Prepare to be enchanted as models strut down the pier showcasing the epitome of elegance and sophistication highlighting a unique curation of fashion from the US to Japan.

But this isn’t just any runway show – it’s a celebration of style, culture, and the beauty of the 2025 season of cherry blossoms. Remember to wear pink and look out for the pink paparazzi!

FREE Anime Movie Day: A Silent Voice
2025-04-06 14:00 - 17:00 | National Harbor Waterfront, 150 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD, United States
Join us for a free screening and enjoy an anime feature for all ages!
About the movie:
A former class bully reaches out to the Deaf girl he’d tormented in grade school. He feels unworthy of redemption but tries to make things right.

Awesome Con Official SATURDAY After Party
2025-04-05 20:00 - 2025-04-06 02:00 | District E, 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
We are back for another amazing year of entertainment with Awesome Con! This year we have moved to hosting the Official SATURDAY after party!
Guests will enjoy FREE soju tastings with Sip Yoju, they will debuting their NEW flavors! We will also have other unique entertainment, music and a cosplay contest!

This event is 18+ / Must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages

Tournament Tuesdays: Mario Kart 8
2025-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Plus Ultra Studios, 120 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
9Plus Ultra Entertainment invites gamers of all levels to our weekly lounge style Tournament Tuesdays. Games change each week and we always take requests!
Our Mantra: Why just have a good time when you can GO BEYOND!
General Info :
We host tournaments in our studio with a prize pool for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entrants.

Our video game lounge is available for anyone entering the venue. Game lounge includes setups for friendlies or other casual games (retro and modern games alike!)
We have a rotating list of tournament games scheduled for every Tuesday
Attendees of all ages are welcome (attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Venue is located at 120 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
No free parking available
Venue is not metro accessible

General Admission

Intended for spectators or other non-tournament attendees. Venue is available for general attendance purchase at the door without tournament participation for $10

Event Participation

Participants of a tournament pay a $10 venue fee and a $10 tournament fee
Full price for tournament attendees is $20

Tournament Tuesdays: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
2025-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Plus Ultra Studios, 120 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Plus Ultra Entertainment invites gamers of all levels to our weekly lounge style Tournament Tuesdays. Games change each week and we always take requests!
Our Mantra: Why just have a good time when you can GO BEYOND!
General Info :
We host tournaments in our studio with a prize pool for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entrants.

Our video game lounge is available for anyone entering the venue. Game lounge includes setups for friendlies or other casual games (retro and modern games alike!)
We have a rotating list of tournament games scheduled for every Tuesday
Attendees of all ages are welcome (attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Venue is located at 120 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
No free parking available
Venue is not metro accessible

General Admission

Intended for spectators or other non-tournament attendees. Venue is available for general attendance purchase at the door without tournament participation for $10

Event Participation

Participants of a tournament pay a $10 venue fee and a $10 tournament fee
Full price for tournament attendees is $20

FREE Anime Movie Day: Dragon Ball Super: Broly
2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | National Harbor Waterfront, 150 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD, United States
Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie! RSVP so you don’t forget but feel free to bring the entire family!
Click here to RSVP via eventbrite: https://broly.eventbrite.com

Let Your Voices Bloom! LIVE Outdoor Karaoke!
2025-03-22 15:00 - 20:00 | National Harbor Waterfront, 150 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD, United States
Join us on the National Harbor stage as we bring you an unforgettable FREE outdoor karaoke experience!
Singing experience not required! This event is fun and for all ages!
We will have entertainment and the Spring spirit garden will be open for ages 21+

Kokdedama Plant Workshop
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Plus Ultra Studios, 120 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Kokedama is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea has its origins in Japan, where it is a combination of the nearai bonsai and kusamono planting styles. Today, Kokedama is very popular in Japanese gardens.

SHEDC Women's History Month Event
2025-03-19 14:30 - 17:30 | La Cosecha, 1280 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Wild Side Media invites you to choose your own adventure at our curated micro-workshop stations featuring community building, creative mindfulness and networking exercises led by D.C. area entrepreneurs, creators and curators.
This diverse group of local leaders directly supports female, queer and other underrepresented communities in the District through their professional and creative pursuits, and they’ve each crafted a hands-on experience for our attendees that’s authentic to their practice and reflective of their area of interest/expertise.
Our workshop series will be held in La Cosecha’s:

Balcón, the second-floor gallery event space;
Galería, the first-floor, open-format kitchen; and
Estudio, a unique, full-service media lab by the main entrance.

The full ticket price of $5 supports SHE:DC, an initiative powered by Shop Made in DC to illuminate women and nonbinary artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.
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Event Host + Curator: Monica Alford
Monica is the CEO and founder of Wild Side Media, a D.C.-based media outlet championing D.C.’s creative community. She curates and programs intentional events around the District, with a focus on creating safe and inclusive spaces that spark joy and foster collaboration. Monica and the Wild Side Media team will help attendees choose their workshop adventure for the evening and be available for creative brainstorms and collaborative conversations.
Experience Engineer: Jen Pape
As the experience engineer for our workshop series, Jen worked closely with Monica to curate a cohesive evening of intentional experiences for our attendees. They will lead one of our micro-workshops.
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WORKSHOPS
Fractals at Play: A Little Art Game Pondering Consciousness
Dive into the spectrum of conscious expression with a fun little art game! Take a fragment of your own imagination and welcome a whole new character utilizing Jen Pape‘s “Favorite Form” (lovingly known as the Jen Pape Shape) as the jumping-off point. While you make your mark, we’ll chit-chat about little things like how we choose to identify in relation to the wholeness of humanity and how we creatively empower ourselves in the process alongside big things like, “What color should this little guy’s hair be?”
Workshop host Jen Pape is a D.C.-based artist focused on how to bring abstract concepts into mental, emotional and physical manifestation.
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Exchange + Elevate
We all have unique skills, resources and knowledge to share, yet opportunities to connect on what we can offer — and what we need — are rare.
Adriana Mendoza and Cee Smith will facilitate an interactive networking activity designed to uncover hidden talents, foster mutual support and build meaningful connections within our community.
This is your chance to offer what you have and ask for what you need — whether it’s a skill, advice, resources or collaboration. You never know who in the room might have exactly what you’re looking for!
Why participate? Expand your network in a way that’s meaningful and reciprocal. Discover unexpected opportunities by sharing what you already have. Ask for help in a space designed to encourage openness and support. Build a culture of resource sharing that can continue beyond this event.
Workshop co-hosts and D.C. entrepreneurs Adriana Mendoza and Cee Smith are the co-owners of Femme Fatale DC, with years of combined experience supporting women and queer artists and makers, helping to bolster the creative, economical ecosystem within our community.
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Mindful Journaling
Each group will receive a group reading, which will be the theme of each journaling session. We will intentionally explore the art of the law of attraction by crafting vision journals with prompts that help us dive deeper into the root of our desires. Each group will have an opportunity to network and share their unique perspective through icebreakers, leaving with a restored passion toward their goals.
Workshop host Ash Espíritu Libre is a psychic clairvoyant who uses divination and spiritual methods of healing to serve our community.
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Group Tarot
If you have cool projects that you would love to grow but have a hard time striking up a conversation at networking events, come join a tarot icebreaking session! In a small group, each participant will receive a quick tarot reading designed to offer guidance on your upcoming projects. You will get a chance to connect with others in the group by sharing more about your work, and walk away ready to dive deeper into those conversations.
Workshop host Skye Marinda is an innovative entrepreneur and event curator creating a fun, witchy and empowered life guided by tarot reading in D.C.
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Dream It, Scheme It, Do It: From Idea to Action, One Step at a Time
In this workshop, Katie Partlow will share insights on how to pitch, plan and perfect your next production, offering practical advice and answering questions for aspiring event producers and artists. Whether you’re dreaming up your first event or looking to level up your next one, this is a chance to learn from someone who’s been in the trenches and knows what it takes to bring ideas to life.
Workshop host Katie Partlow is a seasoned event producer known for curating unforgettable experiences in D.C., from vibrant dance parties to unique community gatherings.
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LIVE PODCAST STUDIO INTERVIEWS
Studio|Couture and Plus Ultra Entertainment will conduct live, on-camera interviews in La Cosecha’s full-service media lab, Estudio. Stop by to share your creative endeavors and what you’re manifesting in 2025. Catch the interviews live on Plus Ultra Entertainment’s Twitch channel.
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GROOVE AS YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF DJ SET
DJ M$NP‘s set will create an inclusive environment encouraging everyone to dance and groove as their authentic selves. M$NP is a D.C.-based DJ, creative and entrepreneur who spent her childhood exploring different communities around the world and now, her eclectic musical taste is a reflection of her life’s experiences.

Tournament Tuesdays: Sparking Zero
2025-03-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Plus Ultra Studios, 120 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States

Sakura Sunday Festival at National Harbor
2025-03-13 04:00 - 13:00 | National Harbor Waterfront, 150 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD, United States
The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor’s official participating event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday.
Join us on Sunday, March 30 from Noon – 5pm for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a Sakura Spirits Garden, Water Lantern Festival and more!

PokeCon PokeParty
2025-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Plus Ultra Studios, 120 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Pokémon Day is upon us and so are new game releases and so much more in the Pokémon universe!
Enjoy tournaments, cameraderie, Pokémon trivia and more!
This event is 18+ ONLY!
