Civic & Business Leaders Brunch and Learn
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
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Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
Go go rhythm and call and response grooves fill a weekend celebration with DJs, dance exhibitions, visual art, and lively community conversations exploring Washington, D.C. culture and history. Youth programming, delicious food, and fellowship round out the experience.
Go go rhythm and call and response grooves fill a weekend celebration with DJs, dance exhibitions, visual art, and lively community conversations exploring Washington, D.C. culture and history. Youth programming, delicious food, and fellowship round out the experience.
Go go rhythm and call and response grooves fill a weekend celebration with DJs, dance exhibitions, visual art, and lively community conversations exploring Washington, D.C. culture and history. Youth programming, delicious food, and fellowship round out the experience.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Real-talk conversations and idea-sharing around supplier diversity and inclusive procurement, with space to meet local businesses and partners. Expect a conference-style summit vibe geared toward professional development and community impact.
Real-talk conversations and idea-sharing around supplier diversity and inclusive procurement, with space to meet local businesses and partners. Expect a conference-style summit vibe geared toward professional development and community impact.
Real-talk conversations and idea-sharing around supplier diversity and inclusive procurement, with space to meet local businesses and partners. Expect a conference-style summit vibe geared toward professional development and community impact.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.