Aug 14-17 | 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD

Join us for the nation’s first fantasy book convention. Immerse yourself in your favorite bookish worlds with over 100 vendors and guest authors, exciting panels and workshops, TTRPG room, plus our own Starfall Masquerade and High Fantasy Fashion Show. Dress to impress for the first book-centered cosplay competition, & more.

Aug 17th | 12390 Fairwood Pkwy., Bowie, MD

The festival acknowledges the contributions and impact of the African immigrant community, and celebrates the beauty, vibrancy, and cultural relevance of the work of African artisans, crafts persons, musicians and performing artists.

Aug 16th | The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC

The Phillips Collection showcases the relationship between the trailblazing work of poet and activist Essex Hemphill and contemporary visual art in a new exhibit. Hemphill was born in Chicago and raised in DC, where he became one of the most outspoken LGBTQ+ advocates of his time, both through his poetry and the spoken word.

Aug 17th | 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC

Whether you’ve run your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign or you’re completely unfamiliar with the game, the Kennedy Center has a magical evening in store for you. The legendary role-playing game comes to the stage, combining theatre, gaming and unique storytelling.