Wit and wisdom, from all ages
Upcoming and past shows
Our next show:
Thursday, November 13th @ 7pm ET at The Speakeasy at Capo Deli
Our theme:
“Writing the World: Stories That Shape Us”
Theme: “Writing the World: Stories That Shape Us”
Join Generation Women DC for a special fundraising evening in support of the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center. This November, we explore how stories connect us across cultures and continents. Each of our multigenerational speakers will share a personal tale of how travel, literature, or global voices have shaped their lives, perspectives, and imaginations.
Expect an evening of heartfelt storytelling, laughter, and inspiration as we celebrate the power of words to bridge borders and bring the world a little closer together.
The Cheuse Center is a global community of writers, translators, and readers. It sends emerging writers abroad, brings established and new voices to America, and curates public programs to deepen global civic engagement. It is a home for international writers and for American writers alike who face out into the world. By enriching public life through reading, writing, and translation, we can actively pursue a just society.
Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling series that invites a performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. Our mission is to amplify underheard voices, and create space for intergenerational connection and community.
The Speakeasy at Capo Deli
Location:
715 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
***THERE ARE MULTIPLE CAPO DELIS IN DC; PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TRAVEL TO THE ONE ON FLORIDA AVE. NW***
The Speakeasy is located through the silver refrigerator door in the back (you’ll see our sign!).
Getting there:
Metro: Take the Metro Red Line to either the U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo or the Shaw-Howard stations. Capo Deli is about a 5-minute walk from either stop.
Driving: Use your GPS to navigate to 715A Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Street parking and paid parking are available nearby. The nearest paid lot is located off Georgia Ave, as shown in the picture.
Biking: Capital Bikeshare stations are available along U Street and near Howard University, making it convenient to bike. There is bike parking on nearby streets if you bring your own bike.
Walking: If you're near Ben's Chili Bowl, head north on 12th Street NW until you reach Florida Ave NW, then turn right. Capo will be a short distance up the street on your left.
Food & drink details:
Sandwiches will be available for purchase from Capo Deli, so feel free to arrive early, grab a sub, and enjoy it in our venue space! If you're in the mood to explore, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby to kick off your evening. Our favorites include El Techo, Service Bar, Shaw’s Tavern, Gogi Yogi, and All Souls.
Drinks will be available for purchase all evening (with a full bar)!
“Generation Women gave me a deeper appreciation for the shared human experience of women. Race, color, sexual orientation and faith did not separate us, in fact, our stories brought us closer together.
It was beautiful.”
— Sulma Arzu-Brown, author/activist
