Make New Friends

Drop-in American mahjongg offers open play for all skill levels, with free lessons for new players; registration is required for the limited lesson and support-table spaces.

Bring your own craft to this second-Tuesday craft club at Solid State Books and work alongside other attendees.

Play backgammon at this free DC Backgammon Club gathering at Dacha Shaw.

Silent Book Club DC H St lets you read alone, together, in a shared H Street living room.

Get hands-on with gel plate printing and collage in a Matisse-inspired workshop.

Attend a book talk followed by a hands-on poetry-writing workshop inspired by regional poet-ancestors.

Play free team trivia at Red Bear Brewing Co every Wednesday at 7 PM using a mobile device.

Join a staff-led game or play freely at Three Whistles’ free game night.

Work in project groups on civic-tech issues through brainstorming, research, writing, coding or data analysis; laptops are recommended but not required.