Mon., May 21st (6-10pm) - Take-Off Event: Mix & Mingle*
   Fly Lounge DC (1802 Jefferson Place, NW, DC 20036) 
   This FREE event will launch this week-long celebration. 

Tue., May 22nd (6:30-9:30pm) - Trunk Show of African Designers
   Helix Lounge (1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, DC 20036)
   A FREE viewing of exquisite African-inspired fashions. Come ready to upgrade your wardrobe.

Wed., May 23rd (Starts at 6:30pm) - African Wine and Dine
   Meskerem Restaurant (2434 18th Street, NW, DC 20009)
   An evening featuring Ethiopian cooking demonstrations
   and the sampling of wines from South Africa. Meals available at a
   discounted rate.

Thu., May 24th (6:30-10pm) - Africans of Influence: Agents of Change
   Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
   (950 Independence Avenue, SW, DC 20560)
   A cocktail reception celebrating the accomplishments of Africans in
  America, including Michael Blackson (comedian), Gbenga Akinnagbe   
  (HBO’s The Wire), Thomas Tapeh (NFL Phil. Eagles) & more. African
  diplomats & US Congressional Reps will be in attendance. Live enter-
  tainment, food & drinks. Tickets available online for $100 at
  www.passporttoafrica.com/reception.

Fri., May 25th (7-10pm) - Reflections of Africa: Poetry & Paintings
   Duke's City Restaurant & Lounge (1208 U Street, NW, DC 20009)
   This evening, hosted in collaboration with Bassey Ikpi (HBO’s Def
   Poetry Jam) and The 5th L Poets, will showcase contemporary
   African visual artists and poets at $5.00 per guest.

Sat., May 26th (10am-5:30pm) - Children's Day
   Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (See Address Above)
   A day, with your family, touring the Walt Disney-Tishman Collection.

Sun., May 27th (10pm-4am) - Annual White Party*
   Gallery Restaurant & Lounge
   (1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
   Come dance to the latest African beats at this annual event hosted in
   collaboration with BCBG Productions. All white attire. To reserve a VIP
   table visit www.idoaentertainme nt.com; $25 per guest at door.

*21-Plus with valid identification, please.