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Brown Club of DC, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington D.C., DC (2026)

10/25/2026

TJoin BCDC and A4 for an evening of delicious food, vibrant conversation, and shared community as we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights!

We’re excited to share an evening (November 1 @ 5 to 8 PM) celebrating one of the most significant cultural traditions for Indians and Indian-Americans around the world! Diwali honors the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, and has become a beautiful way to celebrate community, renewal, and togetherness. Marked by the lighting of lamps, sharing of sweets, and joyful gatherings, it’s a time to celebrate heritage, unity, and renewal — values that resonate across cultures and connect us all.

We'll once again enjoy a delectable three-course Indian dinner at Indique Dakshin Restaurant (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available) and the company of fellow Brown alumni in the heart of Washington, DC. Secure your spot for this wonderful annual tradition today! https://brownconnectplus.brown.edu/networks/events/306530

Brown University's Asian / Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4) Brown A4 Indique

10/25/2026

Our November spotlight is a social-impact entrepreneur who has built schools, launched philanthropies, and designed board games. Meet Jacquelyn Davis '93!

Jacquelyn grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, and set her sights on Brown at 15, where she concentrated in Public Policy. She came to DC for a semester at Howard University, then stayed after graduation to work as a legislative aide for a Member of Congress. She thought it would be a two-year stint, but she fell in love with the city, and it has now been three decades.

Her career since has been defined by building organizations to meet needs she saw around her. While still on Capitol Hill, she founded Hands On DC, an annual work-a-thon that raises scholarship money while refurbishing public schools. After Georgetown Law, she co-founded Thurgood Marshall Academy, a public charter high school that went on to be ranked among the top 100 in America by U.S. News & World Report. She also served as founding executive director of New Leaders DC and co-founded Education Forward DC, a $65 million philanthropic organization. Today, she leads Volution Advisors, a consulting firm that helps social-impact organizations and philanthropists grow their impact.

Her most personal venture began during COVID, when she started making reading games at her dining room table to help her son Madden, who has dyslexia. That experiment became Clever Noodle, a company creating research-aligned reading games that kids actually want to play, with eight games available, five more on the way, and features on Good Morning America and PBS. Outside of work, Jacquelyn can be found on the sidelines of her son's many sports, at yoga, with a stack of New Yorkers and memoirs, at game night, or mentoring young professionals.

Learn more about Jacquelyn and connect with her in person on November 13th, when she joins our panel discussion "Readership and Society" at Haynes Boone's DC office!

Clever Noodle | Science of Reading - Games

10/23/2026

Join BCDC, together with the Brown Women’s Network (BWN) and the BEACON program, for a special celebration of the DC Brunonian community and a stimulating panel discussion on the theme of “Readership and Society!” We'll also be marking the end of an era, as the dynamic beating heart of the BCDC community for the past six years, longtime Co-President Emily Stovall '06, prepares to move on from DC.

Our evening will be graciously hosted at the DC office of Haynes Boone, with enormous thanks to Jeff Wolfson '92. We’ll enjoy a rooftop view of the White House and Washington Monument, along with beverages and light fare in a welcome reception. Brown's VP of Alumni Relations, Zack Langway '09, will also be on hand to introduce the program and highlight the BEACON program empowering alumni to connect with prospective students through regional and virtual admissions initiatives.

The panel will delve into how people consume media and culture at the quarter-century mark, what people who work with or sell it are experiencing, how it matters in the age of AI, and more! We’re excited to be joined in conversation by Gayle Weiswasser '91, a lawyer and communications strategist who followed her bibliophilic dreams and opened Bethesda's Wonderland Books in late 2024; Jacquelyn Davis '93, a longtime leader in the education field whose company Clever Noodle creates beautifully designed, research-aligned reading games for kids; and acclaimed journalist and producer Kitty Eisele ‘86, a longtime NPR fixture whose work as a journalist, producer, and podcast host has been recognized with Emmy, DuPont, Peabody and James Beard awards.

It promises to be a can't miss evening that mixes intellectual discussion and plenty of facetime with fellow Brunonians! All alumni, current students, and guests are warmly invited to register.

https://brownconnectplus.brown.edu/networks/events/305352

Brown Alumni & Friends Brown Women's Network

10/15/2026

Join fellow Brunonians, the playwright himself, and other artistic collaborators at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for the world premiere of Hanukkah Spectacular, written by acclaimed playwright Max Posner '11! (November 19 @ 6:30 PM)

We’ll begin with an intimate chat with Max and light snacks at 6:30pm, followed by the play itself at 7:30pm, with orchestra seating for all Brown alumni and their friends.

Written by Lucille Lortel Nominee Max Posner (The Treasurer) and directed by Tony-winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), Hanukkah Spectacular is a comedy about collaborating with trauma. Eli has three days to finish a Hanukkah play. He won’t. Instead, he goes head-to-head with collaborators, family, God, and 2,000 years of Jews arguing about being Jewish. "A comedy. Mostly."

Hanukkah Spectacular has been listed as one of this fall's must-see musicals and plays in the DC area by Washingtonian. Tickets in our group seating are limited, so secure your spot today!

https://brownconnectplus.brown.edu/networks/events/304543

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

10/11/2026

This week for our Local Arts Hero, we are highlighting Studio Gallery, the longest-running artist-owned gallery in Washington, DC, where Dupont Circle’s creative energy is showcased in a historic townhouse!

Founded in 1956 by artist Jennie Lea Knight, Studio Gallery is a nonprofit that has hosted more than two thousand artists, from emerging talents to nationally and internationally recognized names. The gallery offers exhibition space across two floors and a rear sculpture garden. This October, visitors can step into a new round of exhibitions running through October 24th. Among them is Sabiha Iqbal’s “On a Different Plane,” a surrealist body of work rooted in the belief that people and the natural world are deeply connected, and that our actions ripple through both. Also on view is Christopher Corson’s sculptures “Animal Spirits,” carrying themes of strength in vulnerability, and the shared humanity of all people.

Studio Gallery is a vibrant part of the community through outreach, teaching, internships, and public art programming, all open to the public free of charge. The gallery also takes part in the neighborhood’s monthly “Third Thursday” and “First Friday” gatherings, which are a wonderful way to meet artists and see several galleries in one evening.

To learn more about Studio Gallery and support its mission of championing DC artists, visit their website at https://www.studiogallerydc.com/!

Studio Gallery

10/11/2026

As we continue to introduce this year's additions to BCDC's ever-true team, meet our newest Member-at-Large, Praises Amponsah '24!

Praises is from Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated from Brown in 2024 with concentrations in Economics and Visual Arts. During her time at Brown, she was involved in The League of United Black Women, AfriSA, The Black Star Journal, and the Brown Consulting Club. Her favorite restaurants on Thayer are Kabob and Curry, Den Den, and Bagel Gourmet.

Currently, Praises works at Bain & Company, and in her free time, you can find her making art, planning an upcoming trip, or trying a new workout on ClassPass. Art is her passion and her mediums of choice are textiles and acrylic, though she is always open to trying new things!

Her favorite places in DC include Purple Patch, Mount Desert Island, Appioo Grill, Others Coffee, Llamabar, Mixxed, and CIVIC. She’s excited to be part of the board!

Want to get in touch with Praises? Email us at [email protected] or say hi at one of our upcoming events!

10/10/2026

Last Saturday, Brunonians had the privilege of welcoming the latest Rhode Island Honor Flight, joining our friends at the State Society of Rhode Island to greet Ocean State veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam as they arrived at the World War II Memorial. 🐻🫡🇺🇲 (Fun fact: the memorial was designed by a former Dean of RISD, had its etchings carved by the 300-year-old John Stevens Shop in Newport, and sourced its stone from a quarry in North Providence.)

The contingent of 134 veterans and family members was accompanied by the RI Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band as they arrived from visiting Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns, and again as we all proceeded down the North Elm Walk to the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial. Veterans (and anyone with family who has served) were also able to honor their individual service at the interactive National Military Memorial, an installation for the nation's 250th birthday located in front of the Lincoln Memorial through Veterans Day.

Our deepest thanks to Colleen Creighton and the State Society of Rhode Island for organizing this amazing service opportunity to honor those who have served, as well as George Farrell from the RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub for making everything possible. Honor flights typically take place on a semiannual basis, so we look forward to joining the next one in 2027! (In other words, stay tuned. 🙂)

10/09/2026

BCDC and the Brown Arab Alumni Association invite you to join us next Wednesday evening for Spooky Action Theater's production of Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights, a London Globe hit by Irish-Palestinian playwright Hannah Khalil, presented in association with Solas Nua (October 14 @ 6:30 PM).

“Hakawati” means storyteller, from the Arabic terms hekaye, meaning story, and haki, meaning to talk. In this bold and imaginative reworking of The Arabian Nights, a tyrant avenges his wife's infidelity by wedding, bedding, and beheading a new bride every day. Years later, only five brides-in-waiting remain. These women are unapologetic and united in their fight to keep themselves -- and the whole of womankind -- alive. Their plan for the future starts with a story, leading to tales that are funny, raunchy, dangerous, and a matter of life and death.

Tickets include a special pre-show reception for alumni to meet and mingle with Spooky Action Theater's Artistic Director, Elizabeth Dinkova, and Board Member Eric Selk. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Following the performance, attendees who wish to stay are invited to a post-show discussion with members of the creative team.

Just a few seats remain in our group block, but once we sell out, you're welcome to purchase tickets on our own and RSVP to join us for the pre-show reception. (The theatre is quite intimate, so we'll all be sitting close by.) Secure your spot today!

https://brownconnectplus.brown.edu/networks/events/293844

SpookyActionDC

10/03/2026

This week for our Local Arts Hero, we are highlighting Pie Shop, the independent H Street NE music venue where DC's local musicians take the stage!

Pie Shop is a woman-owned, intimate live music venue in the historic H Street Corridor, built by musicians for musicians. Born from the beloved Dangerously Delicious Pies, the venue opened in 2018 in the upstairs space, complete with a rooftop deck and professional-level sound. Since then it has earned a Wammie Award for Best Music Venue, with a calendar spanning indie, punk, metal, Americana, hip-hop, and more, all with a strong focus on local acts. Fans can still enjoy the shop's famous pies throughout the night, delivered directly to guests during the show. Pie Shop is also committed to the next generation of DC artists, offering all-ages shows and a free monthly showcase of emerging local talent.

To learn more about Pie Shop and support this space for local artists, visit their website at https://www.pieshopdc.com/!

PIE SHOP

09/30/2026

THIS SUNDAY, BCDC is joining the State Society of Rhode Island to greet Rhode Island Honor Flight attendees on the National Mall! (Sunday, October 4 @ 2 PM.)

Honor flights bring World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans from Rhode Island to visit the monuments and memorials in DC and Arlington. We'll gather ahead of their visit to the National World War II Memorial, warmly and enthusiastically welcome the veterans as they arrive from Arlington National Cemetery, and thank them for their service! When they leave the Memorial, we're invited to join as the group walks to the base of the Lincoln Memorial, where the RI Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band will play once again.

This promises to be a moving, meaningful experience for Brunonians and family/friends of all ages, together with the broader Ocean State community in DC. Register today at the link in our bio!

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