Calendar

February 15

The Civil War and American Art Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Friday, February 15, 2013
9:15 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum
9th Street & G Street NW, Washington, DC

"The Civil War and American Art" is part of a series of edit-a-thons organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum to add and expand articles about American art and artists on Wikipedia. Please join us for an all-day event that will include new editor training, a special tour with the curator of the Civil War and American Art exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and an edit-a-thon. Learn more »

February 28

Wikimedia DC Happy Hour

WHEN

Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE

Capitol City Brewing Company
1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC

We're holding a social meetup and happy hour at the Capitol City Brewery. Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »

March 9

Annual Membership Meeting

WHEN

Saturday, March 9, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC

The members of Wikimedia DC will meet to approve the annual budget for the 2012–13 fiscal year and to conduct other business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »

March 9

Wikimedia DC Meetup & Dinner

WHEN

Saturday, March 9, 2013
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC

We're holding a social meetup and dinner at Guapo's Mexican Restaurant. Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »

March 14

Wikipedia and Legislative Data Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Thursday, March 14, 2013
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

WHERE

Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Interested in the bills making their way through Congress? Think they should be covered well in Wikipedia? Join us for a series of events at the Cato Institute, including a training session for new editors, an edit-a-thon, and an evening reception in celebration of Sunshine Week. Learn more »

March 15

Wikipedia and Legislative Data Workshop

WHEN

Friday, March 15, 2013
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Join us as we explore the vision and opportunities for integrating legislative data with Wikipedia. This workshop, hosted by the Cato Institute, will explore what Wikipedia communities are already active in relevant areas, and what other Wikimedia projects are relevant, and chart a path forward, examining how data can enhance Wikipedia and inform Wikipedia users consistent with Wikipedia's editorial policies, culture, and technolgy. Learn more »

March 16

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, March 16, 2013
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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 »

March 23

Washington History Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Saturday, March 23, 2013
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

Washington D.C. Historical Society
801 K Street NW Washington, DC

With the sponsorship of the Historical Society of Washington, DC, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, and George Washington University comes an edit-a-thon focused on the expansion and creation of articles related to local DC history. Join us for an all-day event that will include special behind-the-scenes tours of the Historical Society's museum and an edit-a-thon. Learn more »

March 29

Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon

WHEN

Friday, March 29, 2013
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian Archives of American Art
750 9th St NW, Suite 2200, Washington, DC

In honor of Women's History Month, we're teaming up with the Archives of American Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts to organize a workshop and edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. Join us for a range of activities that will include new editor orientation and training and a behind-the-scenes presentation from the Archives of American Art staff. Learn more »

March 30

Wiki Loves Capitol Hill Training

WHEN

Saturday, March 30, 2013
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

Join us as we prepare for Congressional staff briefings about Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. Attendees will get educated about Congress and receive training on how to engage in dialogue with Congressional staff. Attendance at this training session is required to participate in the "Wiki Loves Capitol Hill" briefings on April 1. Learn more »

April 1

Wiki Loves Capitol Hill Briefings

WHEN

Monday, April 1, 2013
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

United States House of Representatives
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC

Join us as we brief Congressional staff on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. You must attend the "Wiki Loves Capitol Hill" training session on March 30 in order to participate in this event. Learn more »

April 13

Meeting of the Board of Directors

WHEN

Saturday, April 13, 2013
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WHERE

Wikimedia District of Columbia
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, 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

Wikimedia DC Meetup & Dinner

WHEN

Saturday, April 13, 2013
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE

Vapiano
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Join us for food, drinks, and an opportunity to chat with fellow Wikimedians and free culture movement participants. Learn more »