Dinner at the Wharf DC: NeoSoul, Jazz, & Hip Hop Night (Advocates PreGame)

Greetings,

Let's meet again (not exclusive to introverts, advocates, creatives, entrepreneurs, music lovers, and/or empaths) for another Last Saturday of the Month Advocates Walk, Talk, & Dine (PreGame) at the Wharf DC SW Waterfront. There is no obligation to dine or spend money if you RSVP as this is a free meet up event centered on building community, project development, purpose, partnerships, promoting advocacy, trust building, team building, supporting others in various life goals, and conversing with those who share similar values and vision. Topics include but are not limited to currently reading books, business partnerships, entrepreneurship, finances, relationships, conflict resolution, community service, health (e.g., habits, routines, self-defeating behavior, accountability), philosophy, metaphysics, and spirituality.

Restaurants and entertainment venues at the Wharf include but are not limited:

*12 Stories Rooftop Lounge**--Hip Hop & R & B (usually opens at*\ *6:00pm to 2:00am* for drinks, music, & food) *** *Officina Italian Cuisine & Lounge***** (Great Energy Group--and other promoters, typically host Saturday Night Hip Hop & R & B Saturdays from \10:00pm to 3:00am; see link below)* *** *Live-K Karaoke* (open until 3:00am)'* *Restaurants/Entertainment Venues: Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen (black/minority owned establishment), Fogo de Chao Brazillian Steak House (location of Dec 2024 dinner; vegan and plant based options available), Pappanonnock Oyster Bar, KinFolk Southern Kitchen, Bistro du Jour French Cuisine, Mi Vida Mexican Restaurant; Zooz Cocktail Garden (Lounge & Bar), Charlie Whiskey's Lounge & Bar, La Vie Lounge and Restaurant; Politics & Prose Bookstore.

Additional Hip Hop and R & B Restaurants & Lounges across the DMV:

*The Gathering Spot NW DC (TGS; black owned co-working/networking space)

• Eaton NW DC (Eaton Hotel/Wild Days Rooftop Lounge; vintage creatives space) *Gaia Supper Club NW DC • Realm NW DC *AI Warehouse NE DC (MVEMNT DC's 90's/2000's Hip Hop & R&B Venue) • The Park 14th NW DC *Sost Lounge NW DC (Shaw/Howard/U Street Corridor) • Shanklin Hall Lounge NW DC (Adams Morgan) *The Continent NW DC • Kitchen & Kocktails NW DC *JoJo's Jazz Cafe (15th & U Street NW DC)

**All are welcome to attend to include those of various backgrounds and ethnicities. There is no set time to arrive so feel free to come as you please/arrange with others any specific plans. Parking Garages available, Waterfront Metro within 2 blocks of the Wharf, ride share encouraged. If there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting, or if you would like to facilitate/co-facilitate (optional), **please do not hesitate to message via meet-up messages or phone at anytime, thank you.

Note: Feel free to post/suggest, in the event chat/comment section, any** alternative Last Saturday of the Month evening/near future (e.g., September, October) events **(e.g., different dining locations, prescheduled events) if you would like to connect/PreGame with others regarding various activities in the DMV, thank you.

**Great Energy Group Saturday Nights at the Wharf DC (25+): **[https://www.greatenergygroup.com/](https://www.greatenergygroup.com/) ------------- Alicia (202) 627-0361 Sunday September 20th, 2026 7:00pm (update)