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MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026
Sat, Aug 1, 11:00 AM
Oxon Hill · MahoganyBooks - National Harbor
MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026
Sat, Aug 1, 11:00 AM
Oxon Hill · MahoganyBooks - National Harbor
In Conversation with Diego Tovar: Author Talk & Book Signing
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM
Washington · 1025 F Street Northwest
In Conversation with Diego Tovar: Author Talk & Book Signing
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM
Washington · 1025 F Street Northwest
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Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting
Thursday at 11:00 AM
Washington · New York Avenue Northwest
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Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting
Thursday at 11:00 AM
Washington · New York Avenue Northwest
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Love in the Key of Black Book Launch Celebration | Hosted with Apt 105
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Washington · Shanklin Hall
Going fast
Love in the Key of Black Book Launch Celebration | Hosted with Apt 105
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Washington · Shanklin Hall
Almost full
Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE: In-store Signing & Sing-A-Long Event!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Alexandria · Barnes & Noble
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Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE: In-store Signing & Sing-A-Long Event!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Alexandria · Barnes & Noble
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A.R. Milton at Elaine’s Literary Salon!
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Alexandria · 208 Queen St
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A.R. Milton at Elaine’s Literary Salon!
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Alexandria · 208 Queen St
Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 PM
Arlington · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 PM
Arlington · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble Georgetown
Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble Georgetown
Summer of Love at Little District Books
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00 PM
Washington · Little District Books
Summer of Love at Little District Books
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00 PM
Washington · Little District Books
Author Event: Valerie D. Johnson Book Signing
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 PM
Arlington · Daydrift Books & Cafe
Author Event: Valerie D. Johnson Book Signing
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 PM
Arlington · Daydrift Books & Cafe
Author signing: Gabriella Rincón & Caroline Moser
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00 AM
Alexandria · 2200 Mt Vernon Ave
Author signing: Gabriella Rincón & Caroline Moser
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00 AM
Alexandria · 2200 Mt Vernon Ave
Serena Wolf: Cookbook Signing at Tuckernuck (DC)
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00 PM
Washington · Tuckernuck Georgetown
Serena Wolf: Cookbook Signing at Tuckernuck (DC)
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00 PM
Washington · Tuckernuck Georgetown
Closing Event for sculptor Robin Croft
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Arlington · Fred Schnider Gallery of Art
Closing Event for sculptor Robin Croft
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Arlington · Fred Schnider Gallery of Art
Author Talk With Stephen Starring Grant on THE MAILMAN
Friday at 6:30 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble
Author Talk With Stephen Starring Grant on THE MAILMAN
Friday at 6:30 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble
PEOPLE'S HOUSE MISCELLANY Author Talk & Signing with Stewart D. McLaurin
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble
PEOPLE'S HOUSE MISCELLANY Author Talk & Signing with Stewart D. McLaurin
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM
Washington · Barnes & Noble
Queer Characters in Crime Fiction Author Panel
Thu, Jul 9, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Queer Characters in Crime Fiction Author Panel
Thu, Jul 9, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Author Anna Bright Discusses WINGS OF REVERIE
Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Author Anna Bright Discusses WINGS OF REVERIE
Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Double Launch Party for PRECIOUS CHILDREN & TESTAMENT OF LEAVES
Tue, Sep 1, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Double Launch Party for PRECIOUS CHILDREN & TESTAMENT OF LEAVES
Tue, Sep 1, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Prom-Themed Launch Party for BLACK GIRLS DON'T CRY by Alex Travis
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Prom-Themed Launch Party for BLACK GIRLS DON'T CRY by Alex Travis
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00 PM
Arlington · One More Page Books
Summer of Love at The Den at Politics and Prose
Wed, Jul 1, 7:00 PM
Washington · Politics and Prose Bookstore
Summer of Love at The Den at Politics and Prose
Wed, Jul 1, 7:00 PM
Washington · Politics and Prose Bookstore

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What are the best free appearance events to attend?

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MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026

In Conversation with Diego Tovar: Author Talk & Book Signing

Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese

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The trending searches this month in Washington are:

memorial day weekend events

mothers day

live music

embassy

Which free appearance events are coming up?

Discover the best free appearance events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Love in the Key of Black Book Launch Celebration | Hosted with Apt 105

Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting

A.R. Milton at Elaine’s Literary Salon!

Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE: In-store Signing & Sing-A-Long Event!

MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026

MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026

In Conversation with Diego Tovar: Author Talk & Book Signing

In Conversation with Diego Tovar: Author Talk & Book Signing

Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting

Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting

Love in the Key of Black Book Launch Celebration | Hosted with Apt 105

Love in the Key of Black Book Launch Celebration | Hosted with Apt 105

Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE: In-store Signing & Sing-A-Long Event!

Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE: In-store Signing & Sing-A-Long Event!

A.R. Milton at Elaine’s Literary Salon!

A.R. Milton at Elaine’s Literary Salon!

Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese

Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese

Summer of Love at Little District Books

Summer of Love at Little District Books

Author Event: Valerie D. Johnson Book Signing

Author Event: Valerie D. Johnson Book Signing

Author signing: Gabriella Rincón & Caroline Moser

Author signing: Gabriella Rincón & Caroline Moser

Serena Wolf: Cookbook Signing at Tuckernuck (DC)

Serena Wolf: Cookbook Signing at Tuckernuck (DC)

Closing Event for sculptor Robin Croft

Closing Event for sculptor Robin Croft

Author Talk With Stephen Starring Grant on THE MAILMAN

Author Talk With Stephen Starring Grant on THE MAILMAN

PEOPLE'S HOUSE MISCELLANY Author Talk & Signing with Stewart D. McLaurin

PEOPLE'S HOUSE MISCELLANY Author Talk & Signing with Stewart D. McLaurin

Queer Characters in Crime Fiction Author Panel

Queer Characters in Crime Fiction Author Panel

Author Anna Bright Discusses WINGS OF REVERIE

Author Anna Bright Discusses WINGS OF REVERIE

Double Launch Party for PRECIOUS CHILDREN & TESTAMENT OF LEAVES

Double Launch Party for PRECIOUS CHILDREN & TESTAMENT OF LEAVES

Prom-Themed Launch Party for BLACK GIRLS DON'T CRY by Alex Travis

Prom-Themed Launch Party for BLACK GIRLS DON'T CRY by Alex Travis

Summer of Love at The Den at Politics and Prose

Summer of Love at The Den at Politics and Prose

Things to do around Washington

Trends in Washington

1. Memorial day weekend events

2. Mothers day

3. Live music

4. Embassy

5. June events

6. Cinco de mayo party

7. Job fairs

8. Comedy show

9. Comedy shows

10. Concerts

11. Rave party

12. July

What are the best free appearance events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Washington?

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