Name: Finding Strength Through Adversity & (optional) Community Dinner
Start: 2026-11-06T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center DC

Kadampa Meditation Center DC

In this special Friday night talk, learn how to work with sickness in a 
constructive way—reducing mental suffering, developing patience and 
courage, and finding meaning even in difficult circumstances.

Local Event: Finding Strength Through Adversity & (optional) Community Dinner 

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In this special Friday night talk, learn how to work with sickness in a 
constructive way—reducing mental suffering, developing...

Finding Strength Through Adversity & (optional) Community Dinner 

<ul><li>November 2: Knives out - re-imagining the people who hurt us</li></ul>
We are profoundly hurt when the things or people we love are taken from us or leave. We can feel crushed by anger, and isolated in resentment. Friends may fail to listen or understand. Others rush to give advice - which only makes things worse. We want to believe in peace. But we just can't find the way. Meditation feels impossible.

This series is about finding peace at the times we need it most. Humility, acceptance, and kindness will pervade each class. We will learn meditations, and mindfulness practices that can help us make meaning from our experience and to grieve. Join with others as we find strength together, and compassionate wisdom from the Buddhist path to Enlightenment.Geshe Langri Tangpa said of the people who hurt us: "may I see them as my holy spiritual guide." Let's explore what those words might actually mean for us.

Local Event: Monday Meditation Class - Finding peace with grief and loss

Monday Meditation Class - Finding peace with...

November 2: Knives out - re-imagining the people who hurt us
We are profoundly hurt when the things or people we love are taken...

Monday Meditation Class - Finding peace with grief and loss

Teddy & The Bully Bar

However the midterms shake out, find out with a smashburger in your hand! Watch the results come in on four large screens with happy hour specials that run all night.
This watch party is free to attend! Gather with fellow enthusiasts to watch the results roll in, share opinions, and enjoy some amazing specials. 
We've got $8 oyster shoots, $8 NYC Mules, $4 New York style hot dogs, a $9.99 Angus beef smashburger, $5 soft pretzels with house-made beer cheese, $8 funnel cake with raspberry coulis and powdered sugar, and much more. Any single guest that spends $100 can get a free Teddy's t-shirt! So, if you spend a Ben Franklin, you'll get a Teddy Roosevelt!&nbsp;
This is the perfect chance to stay informed and have fun in person. Watch the 2026 midterm results come in with happy hour specials all night. You may even spot a familiar face: a Theodore Roosevelt lookalike will be working the room and taking photos between 6-830PM.The Bully 16 Think you know how this ends? Put it in writing. Bully 16 contestants call the winners of 16 races - 9 for US&nbsp;Senate and 7 for governor. Then, they guess how many of the 435 House seats each party will hold.&nbsp;The entry with the most correct calls wins, and the closest House guess breaks any tie. The grand prize is Saturday brunch for four at Teddy &amp;&nbsp;The Bully Bar!&nbsp;Pick up an entry sheet at our watch party and drop it in our ballot box (its not rigged!) The winner is announced within 48 hours of the polls closing, so you don't have to stay up for every last race to find out if you win. Rules: One entry per person. Open to guests 21 and older. No purchase necessary. Entering adds you to Teddy's email list, and you can unsubscribe at any time. The prize expires on year after it is awarded.
<blockquote>Teddy and the Bully Bar is a Theodore Roosevelt-inspired restaurant and bar at 1200 19th Street NW, near Dupont Circle. Follow us for first word on new events. Hosting a group? We host private events as well as catering! Email joyce@prghospitality.com to schedule a visit.</blockquote>

Local Event: Election Day Watch Party with Prediction Competition | Teddy & the Bully Bar, Dupont Circle

Election Day Watch Party with Prediction...

However the midterms shake out, find out with a smashburger in your hand! Watch the results come in on four large screens with...

Election Day Watch Party with Prediction Competition | Teddy & the Bully Bar, Dupont Circle

Planet Word, 925 13th Street NW,  Washington , DC 20005

Visit Planet Word on the first Wednesday of each month for after-hours wordplay from 5 to 8 p.m. All three floors of the museum will stay open late, including the interactive “Unlock the Music” karaoke gallery and the laugh-out-loud “Joking Around” humor gallery. It’s the ultimate happy hour and game night combo: explore the museum, test your skills with word-based puzzles and games, and browse the Present Perfect gift shop for a little retail therapy.
Enjoy complimentary treats, plus beer, wine, and soda for purchase from Immigrant Food. Pay what you can: $5–$25. Your ticket allows us to continue offering more great programs like Wordplay Wednesday to a wider audience.
Planet Word members receive free admission for two to Wordplay Wednesday events. Not a member yet?&nbsp;Join today!
For questions or concerns regarding&nbsp;accessibility&nbsp;needs, please contact&nbsp;support@planetwordmuseum.org.
Lexicon Lane: A Word-Sleuthing Adventure&nbsp;(ADD ON) Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in Lexicon Lane, an immersive puzzle experience on the museum’s third floor. Decipher clues hidden among charming shops and landmarks to solve the mystery before time runs out!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/169417/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Wordplay Wednesday 

Wordplay Wednesday 

Visit Planet Word on the first Wednesday of each month for after-hours wordplay from 5 to 8 p.m. All three floors of the museum...

Planet Word  925 13th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005

SEIZED Film Screening &amp; Discussion
SEIZED is a gripping, stranger-than-fiction investigative film that plunges audiences inside the troubling police raid on the Marion County Record. What begins as a shocking small-town incident quickly spirals into a national story, exposing how corruption, politics, and decades-long tensions turned a quaint Kansas community into a battleground over the First and Fourth Amendments.
Blending the juicy intrigue of a classic muckraking narrative with a clear-eyed exploration of power, politics, and the fragility of a free press, SEIZED transforms a headline-grabbing event into a deeply human story that is urgent, unsettling, and impossible to ignore.
The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&amp;A featuring the film director, Sharon Liese, and others.
Location: Friedman Family Auditorium (Planet Word Museum)
Cost: Free<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/169419/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: SEIZED Film Screening & Discussion

SEIZED Film Screening & Discussion

SEIZED Film Screening & Discussion
SEIZED is a gripping, stranger-than-fiction investigative film that plunges audiences inside...

DC Improv Comedy Club

You've heard her voice on countless cartoons, you saw her impressions and sketches on "Saturday Night Live." Now you get to see it all come together on a stand-up stage. Melissa will be headlining a weekend at the DC Improv for the fourth time -- all her past shows sold out, so plan ahead and don't miss out.

Local Event: Melissa Villaseñor (stand-up comedy)

Melissa Villaseñor (stand-up comedy)

You've heard her voice on countless cartoons, you saw her impressions and sketches on "Saturday Night Live." Now you get to see...

Come check out this great collection of new-to-you items including jewelry, kitchenware, children's toys and books, fashion items, holiday decor, and so much more. You have to see it to believe it. Also, our cafe features delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, and bake sale bursting with goodies. See our website for more information: National United Methodist Women of National UMC.

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Fall Bazaar

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Ahmed Al-kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian based in Los Angeles whose stand-up blends his cultural upbringing, everyday absurdities, and straight-up goofy fun. His relatable and high-energy style has taken him around the world—from America to Asia and everywhere in between. You may have seen him on the series David Diamondhands or OFTV.

Local Event: Ahmed Al-kadri (stand-up comedy)

Ahmed Al-kadri (stand-up comedy)

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