RFK Newsletter: October 2021 Newsletter
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular
Do the Time Warp again with Events DC and fellow fans! The special limited-engagement tour is hosted by the original ‘Brad Majors’ Barry Bostwick (“Oh Brad!”) on Halloween this year. The screening of the original unedited movie will include a live shadow cast and, of course, full audience participation. VIP attendees will have the chance to take photos with Barry Bostwick and have personal items autographed. Costumes are encouraged for the extra special contest during the event.
WHAT: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
WHEN: Sunday, October 31 at 8:00 PM
WHERE: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, DC (1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032)
Truth & Service Classic Recap
The historic rivalry between Howard University and Hampton University made it's way to the field on September 18th at Audi Field. The inaugural Truth & Service Classic was the first college football game to take place at the stadium with the HBCU rivals playing to determine "The Real HU!"
Events DC hosted a Pregame Party, where alumni and their family enjoyed live performances from Da Unit Band and WKYS'S DJ 5'9! Food, games and prizes with Truth & Service Classic swag were available for all to take home. Vice President Kamala Harris, Howard Alumna, opened the game by winning the coin toss for her alma mater. WHUR's Frank Ski hosted the Battle of the Bands halftime show, where Hampton University's marching band ‘The Force’ opened with their dance team Ebony Fire followed by Howard University's ‘Showtime’ marching band.
The Hampton Pirates took home the W with a 48-32 victory over the Howard Bisons.
Beltway Battles: Round One
Rising Star Promotions in Association with Events DC, DHH Promotions, TCMFB Boxing and Millions.Co are bringing professional boxing back to the District on Friday, Oct. 29 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena.
Beltway Battles: The First Round is the first in a series of events to be held in the District at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. In the main event, Cobia “Soldier” Breedy (15-1, 5KOs) faces Sulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4KOs) in a 10-round featherweight bout with the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title on the line.
Doors open at 6:00PM and first bell is at 7:00PM. *Card subject to change
EVENTS DC x NO KINGS COLLECTIVE PRESENT: The REDEYE Night Market
THE REDEYE Night Market is a family friendly, open-air night market paying homage to the foods + cultures of the Asian diaspora.
Featuring DC's hottest chefs, artists and more, REDEYE's unifying goal is to support small businesses, create a cultural tentpole event for our city and give people a night of celebration, community and discovery.
This event is a family friendly, open-air night market paying homage to the foods and cultures of the Asian diaspora.
WHEN: November 6th, 4PM - 12AM
WHERE: Pennsylvania Ave NW, between 3rd and 7th streets.
REDEYE is free to the public and open to all ages! Register here for tickets.
Community Grant Awardee Spotlight: Sitar Arts Center
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Sitar Arts Center has always aimed to transform the lives of children and teens born into a world of unequal access to opportunity. As an Events DC Community Grant awardee (FY21 - Cycle 1), they were selected for their engagement with teaching children and teens critical life skills through the lens of visual, performing, and digital arts.
Located in Ward 1 in the heart of Adams Morgan, the Sitar Center serves as a haven for more than 900 students a year with 80% representing low-income households. Sitar Center offers after school programming extending through Saturday as well as summer programs that include creative writing, drama, and community service opportunities for teens. To learn more about their programming, click here.