Events in Fiscal Year 2015–16

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October 2

Hispanic Heritage First Edit at NPR

WHEN

Friday, October 2, 2015
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

NPR
1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC

Join us as we help NPR staff make their first edits on Wikipedia in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

October 9

WikiConference USA

WHEN

Friday, October 9, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »

October 10

WikiConference USA

WHEN

Saturday, October 10, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »

October 11

WikiConference USA

WHEN

Sunday, October 11, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »

October 14

October WikiSalon

WHEN

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »

October 24

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, October 24, 2015
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

October 24

October Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, October 24, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

November 4

Black Stories at UVa

WHEN

Wednesday, November 4, 2015
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE

University of Virginia libraries
Harrison Small Auditorium, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

We will get together to improve content about the history of people of color at the University of Virginia. Beginners are welcome! Learn more »

November 12

Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data

WHEN

Thursday, November 12, 2015
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data (WHSRD) will be a summit between the Wikimedia community and government agencies specializing in research or data collection. A "meeting of the minds," the event will make federal research agencies aware of Wikipedia's community and practices, while introducing Wikipedia's community to the resources that these agencies have to offer.

WHSRD is made possible through the support of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in its role as the agency designated, by statute, to lead national research and outreach for preventing work-related injury and illness.  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.

November 12

November WikiSalon

WHEN

Thursday, November 12, 2015
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »

November 13

Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data

WHEN

Friday, November 13, 2015
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data (WHSRD) will be a summit between the Wikimedia community and government agencies specializing in research or data collection. A "meeting of the minds," the event will make federal research agencies aware of Wikipedia's community and practices, while introducing Wikipedia's community to the resources that these agencies have to offer.

WHSRD is made possible through the support of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in its role as the agency designated, by statute, to lead national research and outreach for preventing work-related injury and illness.  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.

November 21

November Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, November 21, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Gordon Biersch
900 F Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Gordon Biersch! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

December 6

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, December 6, 2015
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

December 9

December WikiSalon

WHEN

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »

December 11

Supreme Court Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Friday, December 11, 2015
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives Building, Innovation Hub
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us to edit Wikipedia, Wikisource, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons on matters related to the Supreme Court and its cases. Beginners are welcome! Learn more »

December 12

Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN

Saturday, December 12, 2015
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Refreshments (and cake!) will be provided! Learn more »

January 12

January WikiSalon #1

WHEN

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

January 23

Wikipedia and Accessibility at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, January 23, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC

This event has been postponed or cancelled.

Join us for a discussion on the accessibility of Wikipedia that will bring together panels of stakeholders to discuss best practices. The topics under discussion will include Wikipedia governance and authoring processes; metadata, styles, and templates; keyboard access; and alt text, color contrast, and captioning.

January 30

January WikiSalon #2

WHEN

Saturday, January 30, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. Learn more »

January 30

January Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, January 30, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

February 10

February WikiSalon #1

WHEN

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

February 12

Teaching with Wikipedia Workshop

WHEN

Friday, February 12, 2016
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

WHERE

Cove
1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC

Students use Wikipedia — but have you ever asked them to contribute content? In this workshop, staff from the Wiki Education Foundation will talk about why Wikipedia’s quality is so important and how students can improve academic topics through a classroom assignment. In contributing content to Wikipedia, students gain skills in media literacy, fact-based writing, research, collaboration, and critical thinking. You'll learn about best practices for using Wikipedia as a teaching tool and how Wiki Ed can support you and your students in this innovative service learning assignment. Staff will also discuss how Science instructors can participate during the Wikipedia Year of Science, though all disciplines are invited and welcome.

February 12

Black History Month First Edit at NPR

WHEN

Friday, February 12, 2016
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

WHERE

NPR Headquarters
1111 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC

Join us as we help NPR staff make their first edits on Wikipedia in honor of Black History Month. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

February 13

AAAS 2016 Annual Meeting Edit-a-Thons #1 and #2

WHEN

Saturday, February 13, 2016
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

WHERE

Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC

As part of the Wikipedia Year of Science, four Wikipedia edit-a-thons will be held at the 2016 AAAS Annual Meeting. Participants will target science pages on Wikipedia that suffer from a lack of quality content, and will be guided by Wikimedia DC volunteers in partnership with the Simons Foundation and the Wiki Education Foundation. Those with no experience will have the opportunity to learn how to edit and cite sources on Wikipedia during the event. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered conference participants.

February 14

AAAS 2016 Annual Meeting Edit-a-Thons #3 and #4

WHEN

Sunday, February 14, 2016
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

WHERE

Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC

As part of the Wikipedia Year of Science, four Wikipedia edit-a-thons will be held at the 2016 AAAS Annual Meeting. Participants will target science pages on Wikipedia that suffer from a lack of quality content, and will be guided by Wikimedia DC volunteers in partnership with the Simons Foundation and the Wiki Education Foundation. Those with no experience will have the opportunity to learn how to edit and cite sources on Wikipedia during the event. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered conference participants.

February 16

Smithsonian American Art Museum and American University WikiWorkshop

WHEN

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we get together with students from Professor Andrew Lih's class at American University to evaluate and improve content related to African American artists in Wikipedia. Members of the public and beginners are welcome to attend! Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

February 20

African American Artists Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

WHEN

Saturday, February 20, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we work together to improve content related to African American artists. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to join a behind-the-scenes tour of SAAM collections. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

February 21

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, February 21, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

February 26

Black History Month Edit-a-Thon at Howard University

WHEN

Friday, February 26, 2016
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Founders Library Browsing Room, Founders Library, Howard University
500 Howard Place NW, Washington, DC

Join us for Howard University's second annual Black History Month Edit-a-Thon, hosted by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC). The edit-a-thon will help give faculty, graduate students, and others the skills they need to improve or update existing Wikipedia entries relating to African American and African Diaspora history and culture and create vital new ones using the MSRC's unique collections. Learn more »

February 27

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, February 27, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we work with DC Public Library to improve accessibility on Wikipedia! The first of a new series of monthly events, February's edit-a-thon will focus on improving image descriptions. Learn more »

February 27

February WikiSalon #2

WHEN

Saturday, February 27, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. Learn more »

February 27

February Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, February 27, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

February 29

Rare Disease Day 2016 Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Monday, February 29, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an evening of Wikipedia editing in honor of Rare Disease Day 2016! We'll work on rare disease articles, with a focus on adding information about community support resources. Everyone is welcome to attend; if you're a newcomer, we'll help you make your first edit on Wikipedia by the end of the event! Learn more »

March 1

National Archives and American University Scan-a-Thon

WHEN

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we get together with students from Professor Andrew Lih's class at American University to scan and document Compiled Military Service Records of US soldiers from the War of 1812. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

March 6

Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

WHEN

Sunday, March 6, 2016
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

In honor of Women's History Month, join us for the fourth annual Women in the Arts workshop and edit-a-thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The event will focus on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures, and will include new editor orientation and training. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

March 9

March WikiSalon #1

WHEN

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

March 11

Women in the Civil War Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives

WHEN

Friday, March 11, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

In honor of Women's History Month, please join us at the National Archives and Records Administration's Innovation Hub for an all-day edit-a-thon about women in the Civil War. Learn more »

March 19

Color History Edit-a-Thon with the Smithsonian

WHEN

Saturday, March 19, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

In honor of #ColorOurHistory, join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to improve Wikipedia articles about notable minority women and train minority editors! Participants will utilize online and offline resources from the Smithsonian to contribute to existing articles or write new articles in the language of their choice. All are welcome; lunch and coffee will be provided. Learn more »

March 19

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, March 19, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work with DC Public Library to learn about JAWS and HTML programming for accessibility, edit Wikipedia, and add missing image descriptions. Learn more »

March 20

Computers in Chemistry Edit-a-Thon at the American Chemical Society

WHEN

Sunday, March 20, 2016
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for an edit-a-thon at the American Chemical Society! We'll focus on articles about computers in chemistry — the theme of the American Chemical Society's 251st National Meeting & Exposition — but attendees are welcome to work on any other topic related to chemistry as well. Learn more »

March 26

March WikiSalon #2

WHEN

Saturday, March 26, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. Learn more »

March 26

March Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, March 26, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

April 8

Transcribe-a-Thon at the National Archives

WHEN

Friday, April 8, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Innovation Hub, a new space located in the National Archives’ Washington, DC building, is hosting the first ever transcribe-a-thon in partnership with the National Archives Foundation! We will be joined by Jennifer Johnson and Christine Blackerby, curators of the new Amending America exhibit, as we transcribe documents related to the new exhibit. Anyone can transcribe and win prizes graciously donated by the Foundation.

April 10

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, April 10, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

April 13

Take Back the Night Edit-a-Thon at UVA

WHEN

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work to improve Wikipedia content about sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Learn more »

April 13

April WikiSalon #1

WHEN

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

April 16

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, April 16, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work with DC Public Library to learn about using accessibility guidelines when creating new articles. We'll also work to add missing image descriptions and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »

April 30

April WikiSalon #2

WHEN

Saturday, April 30, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. Learn more »

April 30

April Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, April 30, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

May 2

Historic Maryland Newspapers Edit-a-Thon at the Maryland State Archives

WHEN

Monday, May 2, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join the Maryland State Archives and the University of Maryland Libraries' Historic Maryland Newspaper Project for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon in Annapolis. Attendees will learn the basics of editing Wikipedia, meet the MSA's collections of 19th- and 20th-century Maryland newspapers, and dig into expanding and updating Wikipedia articles about Maryland newspaper history. We'll also feature Chronicling America, a national database of digitized historic newspapers hosted by the Library of Congress. These newspapers reflect key social, political, and economic themes of the past that resonate today: race, immigration, labor, rapid technological change, war, and beyond. Learn more »

May 2

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Monday, May 2, 2016
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Conference Call

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct certain business. Please contact the Secretary for more information regarding conference call logistics. Learn more »

May 13

Early Modern Edit-a-Thon at the Folger Shakespeare Library

WHEN

Friday, May 13, 2016
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

We will edit materials related to the Early Modern historical period Learn more »

May 14

Refugee Issues Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, May 14, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we edit materials related to refugees of the past and present in partnership with First Hand: Refugee Talks. Beginners are welcome. Learn more »

May 15

Labor History Edit-a-Thon at the University of Maryland

WHEN

Sunday, May 15, 2016
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we celebrate International Labour Day by improving articles on labor subjects, individuals, and organizations. We’ll draw content from labor-related collections at the University of Maryland, including the recently acquired AFL-CIO Archives. Learn more »

May 18

May WikiSalon

WHEN

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

May 21

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, May 21, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us at DC Public Library for a panel discussion about accessibility and Wikipedia. We'll also work to add missing image descriptions and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »

May 28

May Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, May 28, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

June 5

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Sunday, June 5, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

June 11

Environment and American Art Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

WHEN

Saturday, June 11, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work together to improve content related to American art and artists and the environment. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to join a behind-the-scenes tour of SAAM collections. Learn more »  

Please note that advance registration is required to attend.

June 14

GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives

WHEN

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.

June 15

GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives

WHEN

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.

June 15

June WikiSalon

WHEN

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

June 16

GLAM Boot Camp at the National Archives

WHEN

Thursday, June 16, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for a three-day training workshop for Wikipedians interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to assist with GLAM-Wiki projects. Sessions will be led by Wikipedians experienced in working with cultural institutions on past partnerships. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.

June 16

LGBTQ Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives

WHEN

Thursday, June 16, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join us for a workshop and edit-a-thon aimed at improving Wikipedia entries related to LGBT history, with a focus on subjects related to National Archives records. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, an exhibit tour, and a presentation from National Archives staff. Learn more »

June 17

Wikimedia Diversity Conference

WHEN

Friday, June 17, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for the international conference on diversity in the Wikimedia movement! Co-hosted by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, the Wikimedia Diversity Conference is designed to facilitate conversation and action on issues of diversity throughout the Wikimedia movement. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and workshops that outline the case for diversity and consider ways to address the movement’s key diversity challenges. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered participants.

June 18

Wikimedia Diversity Conference

WHEN

Saturday, June 18, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us for the international conference on diversity in the Wikimedia movement! Co-hosted by Wikimedia DC and the National Archives, the Wikimedia Diversity Conference is designed to facilitate conversation and action on issues of diversity throughout the Wikimedia movement. The conference will feature speakers, panels, and workshops that outline the case for diversity and consider ways to address the movement’s key diversity challenges. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to registered participants.

June 25

June Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, June 25, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

July 9

Democracy and American Art Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

WHEN

Saturday, July 9, 2016
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work together to improve content related to democracy and American art and artists. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »

July 13

July WikiSalon

WHEN

Wednesday, July 13, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

This event has been postponed or cancelled.

Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »

July 15

Safe and Healthy at Work Edit-a-Thon at NIOSH

WHEN

Friday, July 15, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites you to an edit-a-thon about occupational safety and health! Learn more about this important topic as you utilize NIOSH resources to create and improve articles on occupational hazards and related topics. Learn more »  

Please note that Attendees must have a valid government ID to enter the building. Attendees who are not US citizens must contact James Hare at kwa6@cdc.gov to coordinate access.

July 16

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, July 16, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work with DC Public Library to edit accessibility-related articles, add missing image descriptions, and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »

July 29

Proposed Amendments Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives

WHEN

Friday, July 29, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we take part in the Amending America initiative at the National Archives—a commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights—by working with NARA and the Law Library of Congress to improve Wikipedia articles about proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution using National Archives and Law Library of Congress records. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, and a presentation by National Archives staff. Learn more »  

Please note that Attendees must have a valid government ID to enter the building.

July 30

July Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, July 30, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

August 13

Edit-a-Thon at the Anacostia Community Museum

WHEN

Saturday, August 13, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work with the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum to improve Wikipedia content about Anacostia and other neighborhoods south of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »

August 20

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, August 20, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

August 23

THOMAS.gov Link Clean-Up Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Tuesday, August 23, 2016
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Law Library of Congress is holding an internal Wikipedia clean-up event to update and correct links currently pointing to THOMAS.gov.

The event is open to Law Library of Congress and Office of the Chief Information Officer staff; participants will receive guidance on Wikipedia best practices, a Wikipedia profile template clearly identifying them as Library employees acting in an official capacity, and training on making resource updates on Wikipedia. Any interested member of the Wikipedia community or the public may participate virtually and fix outdated THOMAS.gov links. Learn more »  

Please note that admission to this event is restricted to Law Library of Congress staff.

August 27

August Dinner Meetup

WHEN

Saturday, August 27, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »

September 6

Women and Foreign Policy Edit-a-Thon at the Council on Foreign Relations

WHEN

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for an edit-a-thon hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations’ Women and Foreign Policy program and presented in partnership with Wikimedia NYC and the Wikimedia Foundation!

Participants will focus on adding content to existing pages and creating new pages related to women’s participation in peace negotiations; women’s contributions to military, police, and peacekeeping forces; relevant UN resolutions; and women and US foreign policy. Learn more »  

Please note that attendees must contact Dustin Kingsmill at DKingsmill@cfr.org to register for the event.

September 17

Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library

WHEN

Saturday, September 17, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us as we work with DC Public Library to edit accessibility-related articles, add missing image descriptions, and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »

September 24

Earth & Space Science Edit-a-Thon at the American Geophysical Union

WHEN

Saturday, September 24, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for an edit-a-thon at the American Geophysical Union! Attendees are welcome to work on any topic related to earth and space science. This event is organized as part of the Wikipedia Year of Science. Learn more »

September 25

Laurel History Edit-a-Thon at the Laurel Historical Society

WHEN

Sunday, September 25, 2016
10:15 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for a Wikipedia Loves Libraries edit-a-thon as we work with the Laurel Historical Society and the Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture at the University of Maryland to improve articles related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the surrounding region. The event will include new editor training and a special tour of the Laurel Historical Society. Learn more »

September 26

Edit-a-Thon In Line at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

WHEN

Monday, September 26, 2016
5:00 AM – 10:00 AM

WHERE

VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us for a unique edit-a-thon in line for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, taking place on the first public day at the newly-opened museum. Same-day tickets will be given out a first-come, first-served basis, so AfroCROWD project manager Sherry Antoine and American University professor Andrew Lih will be standing in line early—and editing Wikipedia from the line—as they obtain tickets to enter. You can join them in the ticket line, or remotely from wherever you are! Learn more »