Sept. 26 - Oct. 30

"The Immense and Brooding Spirit": Photographs of Southern Africa, by Michael J. N. Bowles - http://www.michaeljnbowles.com.  Angie Newman Johnson Gallery, Episcopal High School, 3900 Braddock Road, Alexandria. Mondays—Fridays, 9 a.m.—6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon—5 p.m.; and by appointment. (703) 933-4096.

Ongoing to Oct 14

"Securing the Blessings of Liberty: Freedoms Taken and Liberties Lost," exhibit tells the story of slavery from Africa to Virginia plantations with artifacts from the DAR and Mt. Vernon Museums. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. Tuesdays—Saturdays, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. (703) 838-4356.

Ongoing to Oct. 31

"Visual Griots of Mali: An Exhibit of African Youth Photography," exhibit features 48 black and white photographs taken by students in Mali. National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW. Daily, 10 a.m.—7:30 p.m. Free. (202) 633-1000.

Thursday, October 5 through Sunday, October 8

All Roads Film Festival. National Geographic Live

Friday, October 6, 2006. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

afrikafe's International First Friday presents Yaw O. Agyeman (Ghanaian Novelist)

Friday, October 6, 2006. 8pm

The George Washington University - 5th Annual Taste of Africa. Enjoy Authentic African Food, Live African Entertainment and Fashion Show. Marvin Center (21 and H Street), Grandballroom, The George Washington University. Cost: $8 For GW, $10 For Non GW, $5 For OAS Members. Abena Akomeah (aakomeah@gmail.com)

Tue, October 10, 2006. 12 Noon

Lions of Darkness - Tuesdays at Noon -National Geographic Live

Acclaimed wildlife filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s award-winning portrait of the lions of Savuti, who hunt their prey at night. (1994, 72 min.)

Wednesday, October 11, 2006. 7:30 p.m.

Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo. (Film) The Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Society Headquarters, 1600 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. 202 857 7700. For over 25 years, award-winning filmmakers and naturalists Dereck and Beverly Joubert have made the African wilderness their home, dedicating their lives to understanding and protecting its majestic creatures. …the Jouberts spent two years in the Duba region of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, documenting the deadly ballet between Duba’s lions and the herd of buffalo upon which the big cats prey. In this National Geographic Live! appearance, the Jouberts—who were recently named National Geographic explorers-in-residence—will offer dramatic accounts and unforgettable images from a struggle that has been playing out for eons in the Okavango.

Thursday, October 12, 2006. 4pm-8pm.

"Through the Eyes of Hope". Photo and Artwork Exhibition. This event hosted by the Rwandan Embassy will feature original artwork by the children of the Kagugu School in Rwanda. All artwork will be available for purchase, with all proceeds used to help both the Kagugu School and the children's education. This event will also feature photography by Linda Smith. Potential guest speakers include: Rwandan Ambassador Zac Nsenga, as well as Congressman Donald M. Payne, a ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa of the Committee on International Relations. Music by Jen Waters. Additional artwork provided by Betsy Dickey and Andrew Briggs. Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009. Contact: Linda Smith lcphoto77@yahoo.com 203-524-5005

Friday, October 13, 2006. 6:00 - 9:30pm.

Young African Professionals Network (YAP) October Informal Networking Event. Duke’s City Restaurant and Lounge, 1208 U Street NW, Washington D.C. 20009

Sunday, October 15, 2006. 4:30 p.m.
Swiss Documentary: Namibia Crossings. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Namibia Crossings goes on the road with the Hambana Sound Company — twelve musicians from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Siberia, and Switzerland, whose diverse backgrounds in opera, jazz, pop, traditional, and classical make for a heady mix. Visiting remote African villages, the film samples local sounds, crosses incredible landscapes, and caps off with an appearance at Namibia's national theater in Windhoek. (Peter Liechti, 2004, 35 mm, German with subtitles, 90 mins.)

Sat, October 21, 2006 from 10:00 am - 6:00pm

The 6th Annual "A Taste of Africa”. Sankofa International, Inc. & UNIQUE Development, Inc. This all day event will be held at THEARC located in southeast Washington, D.C., a revitalized community. Click here for a Google Map to the THEARC. There will be activities for the entire family such as African handcraft sales, African food tasting, gospel concert (featuring Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music), and lots more.

Sat, 21-Oct-2006 at 8:00 pm

Sun, 22-Oct-2006 at 7:00 pm

Gesel Mason Performance Projects. Dance Place. Produced by Mason/Rhynes Productions, NO BOUNDARIES: Dancing the Visions of Contemporary Black Choreographers, is a solo project created by Gesel Mason that celebrates the depth and diversity of style and vision in the field. Mason created NO BOUNDARIES to illustrate that the work of Black artists and dance companies was not limited by the stereotypes “of dances in the Ailey or Horton technique, as African dance, as Negro Spirituals, or more about tricks than art,” states Mason. Performances feature the commissioned solos, video documentation of the artists’ creative process and the development of the project.

Tue, October 24, 2006. 12 Noon

Hyena Queen - Tuesdays at Noon -National Geographic Live

Kim Wolhuter’s intensely personal study of a pack of hyenas in South Africa’s Mala Mala Game Reserve is also a document of the filmmaker’s acceptance by the animals he is filming. Introduced by producer Kathryn Pasternak. (2006, 52 min.)

Saturday, October 27, 2006. 8:00PM - 3:00AM

African Vibes Magazine's First Annual THE AFRICAN CONNECTION

African Vibes Magazine, one of the fastest growing African publications in the US, is inviting you to be part of the 1st Annual African Connection 2006 , a sophisticated and classy networking event that is sure to connect, empower and entertain Africans from all regions. Come and network with top African industry leaders, executives, politicians, entertainers and artists and enjoy an exciting evening featuring renowned African performers, fashion shows, musicians, speakers, special celebrity appearances, authentic hors d’ oeuvres and cool VIP Gift-Bags filled with freebies and complimentary magazines. Performers, celebrities, musicians, DJs and VIPs will be announced soon. More details on our events page

http://www.africacenter.com/yap/Announcements/index.cfm?Details=&AnnouncementID=502

Sun, Oct 28, 2006. 7:30 PM

Aswan Folk Troupe.  Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center
The Aswan Folk Troupe presents traditional and folk dances.  The troupe was started in 1975 to help protect and revive the folk traditions of Aswan, Upper Egypt.  Aswan is distinguished by its indigenous customs and manners, and is especially known for its High Dam and its unique Nubian Art, which represents a melding of Egyptian and Sudanese cultures. This event is By Invitation Only.  For further information, please contact Dr. Mohamed Hamza, at (202) 296-4056.

Oct 31 &  Nov 1, 2006. 7:30pm

Koffi Kôkô and Ismael Ivo: Saint Genet l'Africain.  Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center
As two of today's most renowned dancers/choreographers, French West Africa's Koffi Kôkô and Brazil's Ismael Ivo join Ziya Azazi--a Turkish master of the whirling dervish tradition--and Japanese director Yoshi Oida to form a multicultural team of dance/theater visionaries. Together, they've created a riveting re-imagining of The Maids, French playwright Jean Genet's gender-bending classic about two servants and their wealthy mistress.