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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lillian Tyler
NEW JERSEY
Enjoy the Comedy Open Mic in The Lounge
Try Foodies and New Friends in Vineland
Pretty Girls Founders Celebration in Cherry Hill
Check Out Throwback Thursday at Wilson's
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It's Open Mic Night at Kelsey's in Atlantic City
Check Out Karaoke with Big Al in AC
Take the Beach Plum Walking Tour
PENNSYLVANIA
Take the Taste of Classic Philly Food Tour
Startup Pitch Event Philadelphia
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
DELAWARE
Build Private Pension Plans Training with 401K and 403b Investment Tips in Dover
Take a Free Homebuying Class in Wilmington
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Play DC
Check Out Pure Poetry Live ft. Cloud
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
FRIDAY, January 16, 2026
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Enjoy Jazz Nights at Yours Cafe in DC
MONICA MILTON Opening Reception for "Things I wanted to Keep"
AREA 51! 9th Wonder Birthday Party Starring Pete Rock
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
Check Out the Fridays Funnies Showcase in DC
Saint Yves AfroBeats Fridays in DC
Press Play Fridays in DC: Check it Out
SATURDAY, January 17, 2026
NEW JERSEY
Check Out the Grimes Premier and After Party at ACX1 Studios
Get Dressed for the Suit and Gown Birthday Affair in AC
Marty Dunstan Comes to The Pool Day Club
DJ Camillo is at The Pool After Dark in AC
Bring Young Animal Lovers to a Future Vet Workshop
Adopt a Tree & Maple Workshop at Stockton University
Join the 32nd Annual Poetry & Prose Getaway
Take a Black History Cookie Decorating Glass in Camden
Check Out TB Bess and The Put Together Band at Wilson's
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
Try the 50 Plus First 2026 Bowling Party
Explore Penn Museum with the Kids at Up Late with the Sphinx
Free Raffle - MLK Weekend - Black Art Show
Aquarius Vs. Capricorn Birthday Collision
Bejine & Kdilak Masquerade Affair
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Check Out Sensational Saturdays Brunch in Philly
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
Eddie Griffin Comes to B-more!
It's Baltimore Vs. Everybody Silent Party
Soulful Saturdays: Love & Connection Edition
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WASHINGTON DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Enjoy A Soulful Jazz Night in DC
Enjoy Jazz Nights at Yours Cafe in DC
AKAs Founders Day + MLK Weekend Saturday
Check Out The Tall People Meet Up - Volume 2 in DC
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Try Afroculture Saturdays in Silver Spring
Enjoy Afrobeat in the City Saturdays in DC
SUNDAY, January 18, 2026
NEW JERSEY
Check Out the All Stars of Hip Hop at Boardwalk Hall in AC
Check Out the All Stars of Hip Hop After Party
Join the 32nd Annual Poetry & Prose Getaway
Explore Possibilities at the AC Wedding & Destination Travel MegaShow
Unorthodox Comedy Series at Wilson's 2 for 1 Deal
**Check Out These Cool Standing Events**
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
SIRtified Sondaze! SUNDAY FUNDAY MLK WEEKEND EDITION
Check Out the Pretty Brown Eyes R&B Dinner & Day Party MLK Weekend
The Ultimate Sorority Takeover -Founder Day Edition
2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade
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Experience Decades Sundays for Hip-Hop, Afrobeats and More in DC
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MONDAY, January 19, 2026
NEW JERSEY
PENNSYLVANIA
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
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