Africa-related Events in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area

afrikafé International First Friday. Featuring Eric Waha, Writer (Cameroon), Bossa Bistro & Lounge (Adams Morgan), 2463 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Cost: FREE; Complimentary Hors D' Oeuvres - Cash Bar. Dress: Casual. Contact: events@afrikafe.com; No need to RSVP. For more information visit: www.afrikafe.com.

October 1 - 3

Dance DC Festival -- Various African Dance Performances - Schedule

Saturday, October 2. 3:30 PM -5:30 PM
Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library 11th Anniversary Reception featuring writer Walter Mosley. Mimi's American Bistro, 2120 P Street, NW, Washington, DC. Your support helps TransAfrica Forum continue to promote U.S. policies that are supportive of Justice for the African World! For more information visit: http://www.transafricaforum.org/calendarmain.html

Saturday, October 2. 9pm - 3am

The African Professionals Network (AfriPRO) wishes Nigeria "A Happy 44th Birthday" this October 01 2004. Celebrate Nigerian Independence with fellow young Nigerians Professionals in Washington D.C. Pearl Restaurant & Lounge, 901 9th Street, Washington, DC 20001.

Saturday, October 2. 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM

2nd Annual Aristos Nigerian Independence Day Celebration. IZORA Restaurant & Nite Club, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Join ARIZTOS @ IZORA in celebration of Nigeria's Independence Day. Doors open at 9PM partying till 4AM. Playing the best in Reggae, Makossa, Hip Hop, Afrobeats and much more... Lots of free parking, Suya, drink specials and much more... Log on to www.ariztos.com for more details. Charge: $10

Sunday, October 3. 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

AFRICA MEETS AFRICA (AMA). WPFW 89.3 FM - Pacifica Radio, Washington, DC. A new progressive weekly radio magazine showcasing the continent of Africa and the Diaspora. This Sunday, Liberian Culture Comes Alive when Dr. Carl Patrick Burrowes discusses his new released book, Power & Press Freedom in Liberia, 1830 - 1870 and The Impact of Globalization and Civil Society on Media-Government Relations. Dr. Burrowes takes us on a historical voyage that puts a critical eye on Africa's oldest republic. And live Liberian music from Doughba Carmo Caranda II and other musicians from the CD "Liberia Palmwine Experience II." We will also showcase an array of African Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses and honor Nigeria's 44th Independence Celebration! Visit: http://www.angeliqueshofar.com/ and http://www.wpfw.org/ or call 202-588-0999 ext 360 or 202-270-1688 for more info. Listen by web stream at http://www.wpfw.org/ or short-wave radio.

Wednesday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Faces of Africa - National Geographic. Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have spent three decades following a dream to record the ancient cultures of the 53 countries of Africa. This quest has taken them to some of the most remote parts of the continent, where they have gained access to sacred ceremonies and traditions little known to the outside world. According to the Wall Street Journal, "these two Western women have gone further and deeper into tribal Africa that any photographers have gone before." For their new National Geographic book, Faces of Africa, they look back at this work, concentrating on portraits "not…in the classic sense of the word, but rather in the most poetic sense of nuance, gesture…and signs suggesting the unique stamp of an individual's presence in a time and place."

October 6, 2004, through January 9, 2005

Passages: Photographs in Africa by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. Exhibition - The National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall. 17th & M Streets N.W., Washington, D.C. Experience the traditions, ceremonies, and spiritual customs of many African cultures through selections from more than 30 years of coverage by these outstanding photographers. Also featured are jewelry, masks, sculpture, body adornments, and video footage, all of which help to bring these dramatic moments to life. For information call: 202 857 7588.

Saturday, October 16

4:30-7pm: em-path Magazine - Networking Group (Registration fee: $30)

7:30-11pm: em-path Magazine - Launch (Free Admission)

Holiday Inn, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Metro: Red Line/Silver Spring). For more information & registration, visit: www.em-path.com

Saturday, October 16
International Saturdays. IZORA Restaurant & Nite Club, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Spinning Zouk, Funana, Ndombolo, Salsa Mbalax, Mapoouka, Makossa, R&B, Hip Hop. Free Parking and Party till 3 AM!!

Sunday, October 17. 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, October 23. 7:30 PM
Balozi Inc. a theatre, film, and tv production company presents: Pambazuka! Written and Directed by: Mkawasi Mcharo. University of the District of Columbia (UDC)-Van Ness Auditorium, Building 46, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. For tickets, visit www.balozi.us, email info@balozi.us or call: 240.899.9099. For more information visit http://www.transafricaforum.org/communityevents.html.

Saturday, October 23

International Saturdays. IZORA Restaurant & Nite Club, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Spinning Zouk, Funana, Ndombolo, Salsa Mbalax, Mapoouka, Makossa, R&B, Hip Hop. Free Parking and Party till 3 AM!!

Sunday, October 24. 3:15 pm.
FLAG WARS by Linda Goode Bryant, Laura Poitras (Ohio/Doc/2003/:90). Griot Cinema. The City Museum has connected with Blackfilmmakers.net to present Griot Cinema showcases, a diverse array of independent films/African cinema every Sunday at 3:15 pm. We invite you, your associates, and/or your organization to join us Sundays for alternative cinema with a world-view. Admission: $10 ($5 Sr. & Students). The City Museum is located at 801 K Street NW @ Mt. Vernon Sq. or two blocks from China Town, the Gallery Place metro. It sits right next to the New Convention Center in Washington, DC. For more information: www.blackfilmmakers.net / Ababino@aol.com / 202.232.3400

Sunday, October 24. 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday, October 27. 6:30 – 8:30 PM

TransAfrica Forum's Writers' Corner presents Focus on African Films Edited by Françoise Pfaff. The Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library's Writers' Corner series of TransAfrica Forum presents Focus on African Films edited by Françoise Pfaff (2004). The discussion will take place at TransAfrica Forum, 1426 21st Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC (at the corner of 21st and P Streets, NW, near Dupont Circle). For more information please call 202.223.1960 extension 137.

Call 202.223.1960 ext. 132 for more information and to register or email info@transafricaforum.org. Focus on African Films will be sold at the event.

http://www.transafricaforum.org/calendarmain.html

October 28-30

All Roads Film Project 2004 - National Geographic. The National Geographic Society, 17th & M Streets N.W., Washington, D.C.

Friday, October 29. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Young African Professionals Networking Event. Cada Vez, 1438 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Ms. Risikat "Kat" Okedeyi, founder of LilSoso Productions, will share her experience, perspectives and ideas on being a business owner in an exciting market, artist management and event planning. Cost: Free (Donations towards YAP are always accepted and encouraged!). Please RSVP online at: http://www.africacenter.com/yap.

Friday, October 29. 8 p.m.

Book: "The Darling", by Russell Banks. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC. Information: 202-544-7077. $15. The prolific fiction writer reads from his new novel, "The Darling," the story of an American fugitive who changes her identity and begins a new life in Africa as the spouse of a Liberian government official.

Saturday, October 30. 2 p.m.

Book: "God and the Revival of the African Spirit", by Mudada. Karibu Books - Bowie, 15624 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD. Information: 301-352-4110. Free. The author will sign his book, "God and the Revival of the African Spirit."

Saturday, October 30