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Revision as of 15:58, 20 February 2015
October 12
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, October 12, 2014
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 17
Human Origins Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, October 17, 2014
8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- National Museum of Natural History
10th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Come join us in an exciting Wikipedia edit-a-thon event! We will be gathering to edit Wikipedia content related to the subject of Human Origins and the Smithsonian's research and initiatives in this field. The event will begin with a private, before-hours tour of the Smithsonian's Hall of Human Origins. We will then do a brief tutorial on how to edit and create content on Wikipedia for new editors, before diving into the editing! Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
October 17
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Friday, October 17, 2014
7:00 PM – 8:00 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 »
October 18
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, October 18, 2014
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Reflect on a year of Wikipedia activities in the region, including our edit-a-thons, WikiHacks, and Summer of Monuments project, and learn about what we have in stock for next year! We are at an exciting point in time, where interest in Wikipedia is growing in the DC area and there are now more opportunities than ever before to help advance Wikipedia's mission to make the world's knowledge available to all.
The event will feature talks by David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, and Ed Summers, Creator of @CongressEdits. Lunch will be provided!
October 22
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, October 22, 2014
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 1
Art and Feminism Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Saturday, November 1, 2014
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- American University Bender Library
GRC Classroom B60
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon to enhance existing Wikipedia entries related to feminism and art history. Possible categories include women artists, art history, gender studies, women and the arts, and feminism and the arts. Using a variety of library resources, participants will not only learn how to update Wikipedia, but will take away fundamental research skills and a greater knowledge of how to use primary sources for their own research. Learn more »
November 8
Meetup at Gordon Biersch
WHEN
- Saturday, November 8, 2014
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Gordon Biersch
900 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events! All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome! Learn more »
November 19
My First Edit: DC Neighborhoods Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Library organizers and Wikimedia DC invite you to collaborate with us to update and improve existing DC neighborhood Wikipedia articles. We’ll explain Wikipedia’s general philosophy and how to add citations, update and repair broken links, and add images to enhance and expand articles about Washington neighborhoods. Learn more »
December 14
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, December 14, 2014
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 14
Meetup at Busboys and Poets
WHEN
- Sunday, December 14, 2014
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Busboys and Poets
1025 5th Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for our end-of-the-year meetup at Busboys and Poets! All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome! There is Wi-Fi, so bring your computer if you want! Learn more »
December 18
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Thursday, December 18, 2014
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 »
January 14
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, January 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 »
January 31
Meetup at Vapiano
WHEN
- Sunday, January 31, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano
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 6
ArtBytes 3 Hackathon – Opening Reception
WHEN
- Friday, February 6, 2015
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
In the spirit of connecting creativity and technology, the Walters Art Museum will host its third annual hackathon, ArtBytes 3. Friday evening at 6 p.m. on the Sculpture Court, the kickoff event will invite participants to propose programs and applications inspired by art or to enhance the museum experience. Beer, wine and cheese will be served. The museum galleries will be on view for kickoff participants until 9 p.m.
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
February 7
ArtBytes 3 Hackathon
WHEN
- Saturday, February 7, 2015
9:00 AM – Midnight
WHERE
- Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
In the spirit of connecting creativity and technology, the Walters Art Museum will host its third annual hackathon, ArtBytes 3. This energetic weekend-long event will bring together communities of practice for the arts, technology, and education. Participants will team up to build programs and applications inspired by art and that enrich the museum experience.
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
February 8
ArtBytes 3 Hackathon
WHEN
- Sunday, February 8, 2015
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
In the spirit of connecting creativity and technology, the Walters Art Museum will host its third annual hackathon, ArtBytes 3. This energetic weekend-long event will bring together communities of practice for the arts, technology, and education. Participants will team up to build programs and applications inspired by art and that enrich the museum experience.
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
February 10
National Museum of American History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE
- National Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an edit-a-thon with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, American University's COMM535 class, and journalism professor Andrew Lih. Learn more »
February 11
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, February 11, 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 »
February 15
Wiki Loves Small Museums
WHEN
- Sunday, February 15, 2015
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel
10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
Wiki Loves Small Museums is a workshop event that will be held at the Small Museum Association (SMA) Conference in Ocean City, MD. The annual conference attracts more than 250 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. We are seeking Wikipedia volunteers with relevant skills and knowledge to help in this project. Learn more »
February 15
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, February 15, 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 »
February 17
[CANCELED] WikiTurgy at UMD
WHEN
- Tuesday, February 17, 2015
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
Stadium Drive, College Park, MD
[NOTE: This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.] The University of Maryland Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at The Clarice is hosting a #WikiTurgy edit-a-thon Coworking Space! Join us and fellow theatre enthusiasts for a mass act of public dramaturgy to make Wikipedia’s articles on American theatre better cover women and minorities in the performing arts. Learn more »
February 19
Howard University Black History Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Thursday, February 19, 2015
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- MSRC Reading Room, Founders Library, Howard University
500 Howard Place NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a special edit-a-thon designed to give Howard University faculty, graduate students, and others the skills they need to improve or update existing Wikipedia entries relating to African American and African Diasporic history and culture and create vital new ones using the unique collections of Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC). Learn more »
February 24
American Art Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street NW and F Street NW, Washington, DC
The Smithsonian American Art Museum will be working with Wikipedia and American University class COMM535 and journalism professor Andrew Lih on topics related to multimedia content on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. Learn more »
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February 24
NPR Black History Month "First Edit" Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, February 24, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- National Public Radio
1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC
Join us as we collaborate with NPR to celebrate Black History Month 2015 by updating and improving existing Wikipedia articles about trailblazers from the last 100 years of black history, 1915 to 2015. We'll learn about Wikipedia's philosophy and how to make simple edits—and then give you plenty of time and help to make your own first edit. Learn more »
February 28
February Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, February 28, 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 »
March 8
Women in the Arts 2015 Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Sunday, March 8, 2015
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC
Join us for a special edit-a-thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in honor of Women's History Month and the Art+Feminism Wikipedia project. 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. Lunch will be provided! Learn more »
March 11
WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, March 11, 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 »