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Al Roker

In Conversation with Eun Yang

In You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success, the beloved co-anchor of NBC’s “TODAY” and weatherperson extraordinaire teaches us how we can weather the storm of life, no matter how torrential the downpour.

Date:
Aug 5, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $10
1 free ticket + 1 signed book: $33
Free, for those with financial need

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Sixth & I Need a Drink

With Bill Jensen of Tail Up Goat

In this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits.

Date:
Aug 6, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET
Admission:

Free via Facebook. Donations appreciated.

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Sixth & I Need a Drink

With Julio Robledo and Pedro J. Rodríguez of Grand Cata

In this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits.

Date:
Aug 13, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET
Admission:

Free via Facebook. Donations appreciated.

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Authors & Talks

Sixth & I Need a Drink

In this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits.

Date:
Aug 20, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET
Admission:

Free via Facebook. Donations appreciated.

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Authors & Talks

Sixth & I Need a Drink

With Rose Previte of Maydan and Compass Rose

In this virtual happy hour series, notable figures from DC’s vibrant culinary scene share how their businesses have been impacted during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, what creative solutions they’ve found to thrive, and what spirits have kept them in good spirits.

Date:
Aug 27, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET
Admission:

Free via Facebook. Donations appreciated.

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Brian Stelter

In Conversation with Jay Rosen

In Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, Brian Stelter—the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of “Reliable Sources”—offers his view on one of the biggest stories in American politics right now: the relationship between FOX News and President Trump.

Date:
Sep 2, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $12
Free ticket + signed book: $33

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Chasten Buttigieg

In Conversation with Jonathan Capehart

In I Have Something to Tell You, the former middle-school teacher and husband of Pete Buttigieg recounts his journey from growing up as a gay man in a small Midwestern town to finding acceptance and embracing his true self while inspiring others to do the same.

Date:
Sep 3, 2020 • 7:00 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $12
Free ticket + signed book: $32

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Reed Hastings

In Conversation with Sheila Johnson

Since launching in 1998 as an online DVD rental service, Netflix has had to reinvent itself over and over again. In No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings reveals the unorthodox culture behind one of the world’s most innovative pioneers in the entertainment industry.

Date:
Sep 9, 2020 • 8:00 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $12
Free ticket + Book: $33 (includes $5 shipping fee)

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Guy Raz

In Conversation with Sam Sanders

In How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs, the host of the NPR podcast “How I Built This” offers insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.

Date:
Sep 15, 2020 • 7:30 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $12
Free ticket + signed book: $33

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Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt

In Conversation with Kristen Meinzer

In The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design, host Roman Mars and producer Kurt Kohlstedt of the “99% Invisible” podcast explore the fascinating stories behind the various elements that make our cities work.

Date:
Oct 7, 2020 • 7:30 pm ET
Admission:

Ticket: $12
Free ticket + signed book: $35

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