International Embassy and Cultural Events in Washington DC (April 24th - April 30th)

↞ Rewinding the Week (April 17th - April 23rd) ↞

On the eve of Issue No.10, I am writing this in the middle of a thunderstorm which is fascinating as I feel a surge of creativity with the rain and thunder. This week was impressive with the Embassy of Malawi and Songbyrd Music House having awesome events that I attended. In addition, I had some folks at these events come up to me and explain that they actually used the curated list in every newsletter!

That made me super happy to hear since I spend a large amount of time researching, writing, and posting the events on social media! In some respects, this becomes my “second job” during the week and weekend. However, that is quite alright since this is a passion of mine.

Event Highlight: The Embassy of Malawi (April 20th)

The Embassy of Malawi event was on the smaller side compared to other embassy events I had previously attended in the past. I personally enjoy smaller venues since it lets people connect more easily compared to gigantic crowds. A group of around 20-40 people on a hot, summer night enjoyed meeting the Ambassador along with several diplomatic staff. The open bar was manned by the faithful employees of the Things To Do DC company offering a tasting of Malawian gin mixed in with orange juice. Finally, the Malawian food that was served included large portions of rice, fish, and desserts including fried treats akin to doughnuts here in the United States.

What struck me the most throughout the entire night was the friendliness of not just the Malawian diplomatic staff but the Ambassador herself. A key trait of the Malawian culture is to be kind to others as well as yourself which was communicated quite evidently. It was a honor to meet the Ambassador, diplomatic staff, and just experience the entire night along with newly made friends. Thank you to all parties involved for an amazing night!

International Events List (April 24th - April 30th)

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from April 24th to April 30th 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

• Spanish Film Fest = Blue Highlight 

Monday, April 24th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 24th - April 29th

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

2. Ukraine Action Summit ($0 - $25)

   • Time: April 24th - April 25th

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukraine-action-summit-registration-574472190787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. The New India-Israel Relationship - Book Talk with Azad Essa (FREE!)

   • Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-india-israel-relationship-book-talk-with-azad-essa-tickets-612390154437?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. Duo Jatekok in Concert at the Embassy of France (FREE!)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duo-jatekok-in-concert-at-the-embassy-of-france-tickets-597851839947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 25th - April 29th

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

2. Ukraine Action Summit ($0 - $25)

   • Time: April 25th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukraine-action-summit-registration-574472190787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. Jacques-Pierre Malan & Oleg Poliansky (Piano & Cello Concert) ($125) 

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jacques-pierre-malan-oleg-poliansky-piano-cello-tickets-583997310677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

4. Film Screening : "Le Grand Bain": A Swimmers' Comedy ($5 - $10)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-le-grand-bain-a-swimmers-comedy-tickets-587914557267?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 26th - April 29th

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

2. A Cheuse Salon at the Czech Embassy : Czech Author Martin Vopěnka (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cheuse-salon-at-the-czech-embassy-czech-author-martin-vopenka-tickets-601768023357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. México de mi Corazón (Mexican Cultural Institute) (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mexico-de-mi-corazon-tickets-616656956557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

4. Evening at the Embassy of Iraq ($59)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://thingstododc.com/event/evening-at-the-embassy-of-iraq-2/ 

5. Strolls With a Pencil in Normandy at The Time of Alexis de Tocqueville (FREE!) 

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strolls-with-a-pencil-in-normandy-at-the-time-of-alexis-de-tocqueville-tickets-615167601857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

6. Embassy of Slovakia Concert ($82) 

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=AB5FF670-709F-474D-98BC-E6B07C6C2197 

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 27th - April 29th

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm 

2. Indigenous Siberians in the Context of War (FREE!)

   • Time: 3:00PM - 4:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-siberians-in-the-context-of-war-tickets-612462942147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

3. EmbassYPN DC | Young Professionals; Networking Social ($0 - $40)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embassypn-dc-young-professionals-networking-social-monthly-tickets-499817907817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4.  A CulturalDC Night in Argentina: Fundraiser for "Never in Our Image" ($100)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-culturaldc-night-in-argentina-fundraiser-for-never-in-our-image-tickets-596165736767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

5. Tango and Champagne Soiree: Argentine Tango Lessons and Evening in Buenos Aries ($19 - $30)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=A2E6DA36-9CA4-49B0-BB59-C3DA7134D874

6. Rooftop Film Screening: The Emigrants ($8)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 10:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-film-screening-the-emigrants-tickets-621795847117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Friday, April 28th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 28th - April 29th

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm

2. Imaginary Divides The Middle East & Africa Across Empires, Oceans & Borders (FREE!)

   • Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imaginary-divides-the-middle-east-africa-across-empires-oceans-borders-tickets-597894688107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. Embassy of Indonesia Night ($155)

   • Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=4B100BF5-7758-4ABD-81C0-74F65438C3EF 

4. Evening at the Embassy of Mongolia ($68)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM

   • Link: https://thingstododc.com/event/evening-at-the-embassy-of-mongolia-2/

5. La Valentina by Alfredo Sanzol ($25 - $48)

   • Time: 8:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link:https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1129826?performanceId=11113023

6. A Coalescing Taiwanese American Identity and U.S.-Taiwan Relations (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-coalescing-taiwanese-american-identity-and-us-taiwan-relations-tickets-598666296007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, April 29th, 2023

1. Spanish Filmfest DC 2023 ($10 - $21)

   • Time: April 29th, 2023

   • Link: https://www.filmfestdc.org/filmListSearch.cfm

2. The 6th DC Chocolate Festival (2023) ($0 - $24)

   • Time: 10:30AM - 5:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-dc-chocolate-festival-2023-tickets-559852372517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

3. Exclusive Tour of the National Islamic Center ($20)

   • Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

   • Link: https://thingstododc.com/event/exclusive-tour-of-the-national-islamic-center-5/ 

Sunday, April 30th, 2023

1. Washington DC International Cinema Festival Screening & Gala Event ($12 - $35) 

   • Time: 12:00PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-international-cinema-festival-screening-gala-event-tickets-590176372417?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. Chopin. I am Not Afraid of Darkness - Final Screening (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chopin-i-am-not-afraid-of-darkness-final-screening-tickets-622909026667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3.  The Adventures of Yaya - Konbit in Washington, DC (FREE!)

   • Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-adventures-of-yaya-konbit-in-washington-dc-tickets-615889029667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Final Notes!

Seeing as it is May right around the corner, it is important all of you know what is coming in terms of international events. Passport DC is a month-long event during May which serves to highlight the international scene that DC has to offer with embassies and cultural centers. We have the following events coming up:

1. Around the World Embassy Tour (May 6th, 2023)

2. Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral (May 5th - May 6th, 2023)

3. EU Open House (May 13th, 2023)

4. Fiesta Asia Street Fair (May 20th, 2023)

As always, have a great time AND…

1. Please follow us on Instagram (@embassylifeindc) if you haven’t already.

2. Please follow us on Facebook if you haven’t already!

3. Like the post? Comment on the web version!

4. Explore the Google Calendar!

Sincerely,

Embassy Life in DC Team