Live Show! Enjoy live performances from local R&B, Hip Hop, and visual artists (in partnership with ART Bae.

What’s a BBQ without a card game? Toya Carmichael, the Queen of All Trades, has all the answers. During Hoodie Season, out resident card shuffling expert will host a 101 session on the ins and outs of the Black American past time, SPADES. Class will begin promptly at 6PM!

Don’t miss Minding My Damn Business hosting a live podcast episode featuring Miss Bianca Wise!

Catch our second featured poet right after the Fireside Chat.

Next up: Teacher to Teacher - a fireside chat featuring Dr. Giani Clarkson and Zakiya Lacy on the challenges facing African American students in the public school system.

Our first featured poet takes the stage at 4:10PM!

Enjoy complementary beer and wine tasting by Moor’s Brewing Company and Hedon State.

Meet us at Sapodilla’s in Anacostia!

Come out to meet the Hoodie Season Planning Team and the ones making the Last BBQ of the Year a reality. If you cannot make the Main Event, we will collect donated hoodies during the Happy Hour. A portion of the food and drink sales will be donated to the cause!