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The Week in Review (June 12^th - June 18^th )

Readers, we do not know how the week was for you but for us, it was fraught with a bunch of work! The weather was great with mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures. We did notice that the mosquito swarms are now in season as well. June is rapidly vanishing with the middle of the month already passed. Pretty soon, it will be July with the nation’s birthday being celebrated. Stay hydrated out there and wear plenty of sunscreen!

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Event Highlight: Marcos Pereyra Concert at the Embassy of Argentina (Wednesday, June 16^th )

The Embassy of Argentina in tandem with the Ibero-American Cultural Association (AACIA) hosted guitarist Marcos Pereyra for a concert in front of a small crowd. Starting from the age of 4, Marcos played guitar and sang folkloric music such as chamarrita and chamame. He recorded his first album titled "Nostalgias" at the age of 12 and has grown in reputation on the international stage as he tours various parts of the United States.

The crowd was small but made up for the lack of numbers with a spirit that would make any artist cry with joy. Marcos stepped on stage with his guitar performing a series of Argentinean folk music pieces with varying speeds. Truth be told, we could not understand the lyrics of the songs nor the conversations he would have with the audience due to a lack of Spanish on our part. However, we noted that most of his songs were melancholic and somber signifying a remembrance for his home and family.

At the same time, the concert picked up intentionality when two surprise guests were invited on stage to perform with Marcos. One individual was an older gentlemen who was even more of an expert on the guitar than Marcos was! Another person was a woman whose voice was akin to a beautiful opera singer. Together, the trio was an impressive bunch as the crowd was swaying to the excellent combination of guitars and singing. This may be a sign that we need to start studying Spanish after this concert. Thank you to Marcos Pereyra, the Embassy of Argentina, and the AACIA for the event (you can check out the links to their websites and social media accounts through their names).

International Events List (June 19^th - June 25^th )

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from June 19th - June 25th below! As a reminder, here is the color scheme for this week’s issue:

• International Club of DC = Orange Highlight

• Things To Do DC = Green Highlight

• Eventbrite = Red Highlight

• Other Sources = Blue Highlight 

Monday, June 19^th , 2023

1. Black Soulstice: A Juneteenth Summer Jam ($15 - $55)

   • Time: 11AM - 3PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-soulstice-a-juneteenth-summer-jam-registration-639801863597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Tuesday, June 20^th , 2023

1. Sunrise Pilates at House of Sweden ($5) (SOLD OUT but WAITLIST)

   • Time: 5:45AM - 6:45AM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunrise-pilates-at-house-of-sweden-tickets-642121411427?utm_source=Upcoming+events+list&utm_campaign=75d2bab00cEMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_08_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_80e6f4904e-75d2bab00c-642684803

2. Gallery Talk - Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-talk-lost-europe-on-the-edge-of-memories-tickets-643166828297?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. One World Education Graduation Celebration (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-world-education-graduation-celebration-tickets-622030428757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

4. Flute and Piano Concert with Jean Ferrandis at the Embassy of France ($15 - $25)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flute-and-piano-concert-with-jean-ferrandis-at-the-embassy-of-france-tickets-647066061007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

5. Wine Class - Wines of Greece: A Revolution of Fine Wine ($40.25) 

   • Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-class-wines-of-greece-a-revolution-of-fine-wine-tickets-612575508837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Wednesday, June 21^st , 2023

1. A Conversation with Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick (FREE!)

   • Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-ambassador-nathaniel-c-fick-tickets-639493210407?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. [GWIKS Special Event] Minhwa, Marvelous Korean Folk Paintings (FREE!)

   • Time: 3:00PM - 4:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gwiks-special-event-minhwa-marvelous-korean-folk-paintings-tickets-646252026207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. Evening with the Embassy of Ukraine and the Ambassador ($79 - $94)

   • Time: 5:15PM - 8:45PM

   • Link: https://thingstododc.com/event/embassy-evening-at-the-ukraine-house/

4. Tango and Champagne Soiree: Argentine Tango Lessons and Evening in Buenos Aires ($22 - $33)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=AA81EECF-D96F-4E2E-AB60-E1FDAE613F3C

5. The Engine Inside - Washington D.C. Premiere Screening ($15)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engine-inside-washington-dc-premiere-screening-tickets-640702336937?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

6. Alis (XV Ibero-American Film Showcase) (FREE!) 

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alis-tickets-654629483407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday, June 22^nd , 2023

1. Unpacking the Korean Legation Interior Lecture by Dr. Jihye Choi (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unpacking-the-korean-legation-interior-lecture-by-dr-jihye-choi-tickets-642442622177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. EuroAsia Shorts : Oman and France (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejtfwddqfc0ecbc7&oseq=&c=&ch=

3. Broker Film Screening (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/search/event:166283354/

4. Culture Series: Pieces of Me - Music, Memory and Club Photography (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-pieces-of-me-music-memory-and-club-photography-tickets-632706822137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

5. NAIFF-Nepal America International Film Festival 2023 ($25 - $99)

   • Time: Varies by day!

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naiff-nepal-america-international-film-festival-2023-tickets-648589196747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

6. Mi vacío y yo (My Emptiness and I) (XV Ibero-American Film Showcase) (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mi-vacio-y-yo-my-emptiness-and-i-tickets-654625842517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, June 23^rd , 2023

1. NAIFF-Nepal America International Film Festival 2023 ($25 - $99)

   • Time: Varies by day!

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naiff-nepal-america-international-film-festival-2023-tickets-648589196747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. Global Governance Author Series | Anjali Dayal on Women in Peace Processes (FREE!) 

   • Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-governance-author-series-anjali-dayal-on-women-in-peace-processes-tickets-658081829467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. JICC Extended Gallery Hours | City Pop Edition (FREE!) (SOLD OUT but WAITLIST)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jicc-extended-gallery-hours-city-pop-edition-tickets-652290005967?aff=Emma

4. Fête de la Musique - Make Music Day at the Embassy of France ($8.38)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fete-de-la-musique-make-music-day-at-the-embassy-of-france-tickets-652048182667?pk_campaign=newsletter_???label.doctype.AANLIssue???_2023_06_08&pk_kwd=teaser_6%2F23%2C+7-10+pm%3A+F%C3%AAte+de+la+Musique+-+Make+Music+Day+%40+The+Embassy+of+France

5. 2023 Young Artists - Washington U.S. Debut Recital ($39.19)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-young-artists-washington-us-debut-recital-tickets-527330609047?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

6. International Rosé Day Wine Tasting ($53.07)

   • Time: 8:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-rose-day-wine-tasting-tickets-641668907977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

7. A Skeleton In The Closet (XV Ibero-American Film Showcase) (FREE!) 

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-skeleton-in-the-closet-tickets-660901352737?aff=oddtdtcreator

8. Finlandia (XV Ibero-American Film Showcase) (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finlandia-tickets-655334682677?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, June 24^th , 2023

1. NAIFF-Nepal America International Film Festival 2023 ($25 - $99)

   • Time: Varies by day!

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naiff-nepal-america-international-film-festival-2023-tickets-648589196747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. Celebration of Ghanaian and African Arts (FREE!)

   • Time: 9:00AM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-ghanaian-and-african-arts-tickets-623201230657?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. J’ouvert On The Mall ($25 - $50)

   • Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jouvert-on-the-mall-tickets-609618975767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

4. Halau O 'Aulani - 2023 Ho'olaule'a ($0 - $30)

   • Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halau-o-aulani-2023-hoolaulea-tickets-591844812767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

5. Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) Summer Festival ($17.85) 

   • Time: 11:00AM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qaic-summer-festival-tickets-646368033187?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c96b4709-4669-45e0-b65c-fced51befc7f

6. One Journey Festival 2023 (FREE!)

   • Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-journey-festival-2023-tickets-525824754997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

7. WHANAU DAY New Zealand (NZ) Embassy Event ($0 - $20)

   • Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whanau-day-nz-embassy-june-24-2023-tickets-641705718077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

8. The Music of Cristian Perez (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-music-of-cristian-perez-tickets-656807427697?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

9. Black Tie Sicilian Ball at the Embassy of Italy ($129 - $175)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 11:45PM

   • Link: https://thingstododc.com/event/sicilianball2023/

Sunday, June 25^th , 2023

1. Beijing Opera Classic: Legend of the White Snake (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beijing-opera-classic-legend-of-the-white-snake-tickets-617801078657?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. Conflicted Art @ New Heights Restaurant (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conflicted-art-new-heights-restaurant-tickets-646555383557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. Night Walk Film Screening (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 3:15PM

   • Link :https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/search/event:166283376/

4. Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration (FREE!) 

   • Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scandinavian-midsummer-celebration-tickets-657082440267?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

5. Unidentified Film Screening (FREE!)

   • Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM

   • Link: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/search/event:166283393/

6. The Asiantque Market (FREE!)

   • Time: 5:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-asiantque-market-tickets-656653035907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

7. Oddgeir Berg Trio (Nordic Jazz Festival) ($32)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=9D5966B4-EA02-5B7D-2348C1C71525B36F