For nearly a decade, the Embracing YOU Conference has created a meeting place for women navigating entrepreneurship, careers, faith and life. The two-day event returns to Maryland Aug. 14th-15th,bringing entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders to Chillum. It is presented by the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network, or MCWEN. Organizers describe this…

Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are set to compete at Union Market, where festivalgoers will sample the Jollof and vote for this year’s winner. Ask who makes the best Jollof rice and the answer may depend on who is sitting at the table. On Saturday, August 15th, that…

The Gallery Exchange brings nine artists, streetwear, merchandise, a live show, and a retail pop-up to Homme DC from July 25th and 26th. Walk into Homme DC during The Gallery Exchange, and the first thing you may notice is that the room is not arranged for a quiet pass through.…

Veterans Plaza will host food vendors, handmade goods, live performances, and family activities during a free six-hour festival. By early Sunday afternoon, Veterans Plaza will shift from a downtown walkway into a gathering place for food, shopping, and live entertainment. The Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival returns on…