Poetry Game Night
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

Poetry Game Night

Join writer and teaching artist Kristen Zory King at The Potter’s House for a fast paced generative writing workshop to help shake you out of a creative rut and get words on the page. Throughout our ninety minute session we will create and remix our own work together and as a group through writing prompts and card games. You do not need to be an experienced writer or poet to participate—beginners, journal-ers, and award winning creatives of all genres are all welcome.

This workshop is $20 with a “pay what you can” option available for all participants. Ticket transfers are available but refunds are not available at this time. Please email kristenzoryking (at) gmail (dot) com with questions or learn more about additional upcoming events with Kris—including Wonder Walks, poetry hikes, writing workshops, yoga and journaling sessions and more—at www.kristenzoryking.com.

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Inspiration: A Deep Breathing Workshop for Stress Management and Wellbeing
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Inspiration: A Deep Breathing Workshop for Stress Management and Wellbeing

Hosted by Vidyuth Sreenivasan, this workshop will explore the profound impact of conscious breathing on our physical and mental health. Through a combination of guided practices, theoretical exploration, and insightful discussions, participants will learn:

  • The Biomechanics of Breath: Understanding the role of the diaphragm and how to optimize breathing patterns.

  • Pranayama Techniques: Exploring various breathing exercises, including diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), and techniques for extending the exhale.

  • The Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the link between breath, stress, and the nervous system.

  • The Philosophy of Breath: Exploring the concept of Prana (life force) and its significance in yogic philosophy.

This workshop is suitable for individuals of all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Get your ticket and RSVP here!

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Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00

Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club

Join us for Love & Lattes, a monthly romance book club hosted on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 pm. For June we’ll be reading Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory. Book club members will receive 15% off the monthly pick in-store.


About the book:

The exciting new contemporary romance—and her first to feature a queer romance—by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory

Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially other women), flirt with everyone she sees, all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One Avery doesn't know how to do any of that. She doesn't have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn't have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance.

Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley's biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can't make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It will keep her busy, stop her from texting people she shouldn't. And it might distract her from how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor.

At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. She tells herself it's because the lessons are fun, not because she kind of might have a little bit of a crush on Taylor. Taylor doesn't even try to deny that she's intrigued by Avery, but she's still got a bet to win. With Taylor’s help, Avery is finally doing what she wants to flirting with lots of women, making friends, having fun! But after a while, it becomes impossible for Avery and Taylor to ignore their attraction to one another, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn't serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn't know what to do, how to deal with it, and most importantly, if she's already ruined the best thing she's ever had


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Story Time
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

Join us for story hour in our community room; we’ll start at 10:00 and then again at 10:30. This month we’ll be reading Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe and You Are Here by Zach Manbeck.

Storytime attendees will receive 15% off all picture books. All ages are welcome, but those under 12 will enjoy it the most.

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Story Time
Jun
16
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

Join us for story hour in our community room; we’ll start at 10:00 and then again at 10:30. This month we’ll be reading Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe and You Are Here by Zach Manbeck.

Storytime attendees will receive 15% off all picture books. All ages are welcome, but those under 12 will enjoy it the most.

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Write On!
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00

Write On!

That thing you’ve always wanted to write? It’s not going to write itself. And listen, we get it, it can be incredibly hard to find time to yourself, let alone time be creative.

Join writer and teaching artist Kristen Zory King at The Potter's House for Write On! a dedicated time and space each month to sit in the company of other writers and, well, write. At the beginning of each session, writers will be given an optional creative prompt to guide their writing time and each session will close with a brief opportunity to share, if desired.

This event is free, in part, thanks to the generous support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Donations appreciated. Writers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Please bring something to write on, something to write with, and your creative and curious spirit. Questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with kristenzoryking (at) gmail (dot) com.

RSVP for free here!

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(Big Gay) Book Swap
Jun
21
5:00 PM17:00

(Big Gay) Book Swap

Join us at our monthly book swap! June’s theme is READING WITH PRIDE — so bring any queer book you’d love to share with your neighbor or donate one to help us build out our community book nook!

We hope you’ll come away with a new book, and maybe a new buddy.

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DC's Hobby Swap Collective: Book Swap Bonanza
Jun
24
6:00 PM18:00

DC's Hobby Swap Collective: Book Swap Bonanza

Book Swap Bonanza: Bring Your Books to the The Potter's House Café & Bookstore! 📚

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Agenda:

  • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Check-in and chat

  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Introductions

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Book swap

How to Join:

  1. Save the Date: This is your chance to swap, socialize, and explore new books.

  2. Bring Your Books: Gently-used books are ideal for swapping.

  3. Spread the Word: Invite friends and fellow book lovers for a memorable evening!

Please note: If a book you bring isn’t swapped, you are responsible for taking it home. This is a “stay-and-swap” event, so please join with the intention of engaging and connecting with the group.

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Craft & Cry
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00

Craft & Cry

Join us in our community room at Craft & Cry for some cathartic stitching, glueing, knitting, chatting, and yeah... maybe a little crying! It’s a tough moment in [DC/the country/the world], and we like to handle that by coming together with people that get it.

Bring your current craft project, or pick one up here, and commiserate with us. Let’s craft, cry, and carry on. 🧶

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Write On!
May
31
11:00 AM11:00

Write On!

That thing you’ve always wanted to write? It’s not going to write itself. And listen, we get it, it can be incredibly hard to find time to yourself, let alone time be creative.

Join writer and teaching artist Kristen Zory King at The Potter's House for Write On! a dedicated time and space each month to sit in the company of other writers and, well, write. At the beginning of each session, writers will be given an optional creative prompt to guide their writing time and each session will close with a brief opportunity to share, if desired.

This event is free, in part, thanks to the generous support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Donations appreciated. Writers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Please bring something to write on, something to write with, and your creative and curious spirit. Questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with kristenzoryking (at) gmail (dot) com.

RSVP for free here!

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Craft & Cry
May
25
11:00 AM11:00

Craft & Cry

Join us in our community room at Craft & Cry for some cathartic stitching, glueing, knitting, chatting, and yeah... maybe a little crying! It’s a tough moment in [DC/the country/the world], and we like to handle that by coming together with people that get it.

Bring your current craft project, or pick one up here, and commiserate with us. Let’s craft, cry, and carry on. 🧶

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Jigsaw Speed Dating
May
24
3:00 PM15:00

Jigsaw Speed Dating

A mixer in a relaxed and intimate environment. This event is in a Speed Dating format, with a few minutes to talk to each person. There will be a dedicated host from Jigsaw Dating at the event, plus custom conversation cards to help you break the ice!

Jigsaw app members will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink or pastry.

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New Magazine Essays Discussion Club
May
19
6:30 PM18:30

New Magazine Essays Discussion Club

This group meets once a month to discuss 3 essays from some of the Left’s most thought-provoking magazines. 

All are welcome, and there are no requirements to attend! Digital copies of all readings will be provided.

May’s Featured magazine: The Baffler, Issue no. 78: Homeland Insecurity

Essay 1Blame It on Kane - J.W. McCormack

  • Why is the mayor of Knox County a professional wrestler?

Essay 2House of the Rising Hun - Alexander Wells

  • Manipulations of historical memory in Orbán’s Hungary

Essay 3Sans Merci - Rebecca Nathanson

  • The French far right co-opts feminism

Read more about the group or sign up for the mailing list here!

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Story Time
May
12
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

Join us for story hour in our community room; we’ll start at 10:00 and then again at 10:30. This month we’ll be reading Little Freddie Two Pants by Drew Daywalt and Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris.

Storytime attendees will receive 15% off all picture books. All ages are welcome, but those under 12 will enjoy it the most.

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Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club
May
8
7:00 PM19:00

Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club

Join us for Love & Lattes, a monthly romance book club hosted on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 pm. For May we’ll be reading First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison. Book club members will receive 15% off the monthly pick in-store.


About the book:

A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.

Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.

Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an incredible family; and a smart, slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore is suddenly scrutinizing her love life-or lack thereof—she begins to question if she's as happy as she thought. Maybe a little more romance wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending... even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots. But when sparks start to fly behind the scenes, Lucie must make the final call between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.


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Craft & Cry
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Craft & Cry

Join us in our community room at Craft & Cry for some cathartic stitching, glueing, knitting, chatting, and yeah... maybe a little crying! It’s a tough moment in [DC/the country/the world], and we like to handle that by coming together with people that get it.

Bring your current craft project, or pick one up here, and commiserate with us. Let’s craft, cry, and carry on. 🧶

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DC Indie Bookstore Crawl
Apr
26
8:00 AM08:00

DC Indie Bookstore Crawl

What's better than visiting your local indie bookstore? Visiting six!

Saturday, April 26th is Independent Bookstore Day, and we invite you to join us for a bookstore crawl to six (or more!) DC bookstores. Pick up your map at a participating bookstore or print one out yourself. Get a stamp at six stores, and you'll win a glorious prize. Enter raffles for a bookish gift card or a year of free audiobooks from Libro.fm!

Bonus: all day at Potter’s you can enjoy a free hot or iced drip coffee with any bookstore purchase or a gift of your choice with a purchase over $50!

RSVP here!

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Jigsaw Speed Dating
Apr
19
3:00 PM15:00

Jigsaw Speed Dating

A mixer in a relaxed and intimate environment. This event is in a Speed Dating format, with a few minutes to talk to each person. There will be a dedicated host from Jigsaw Dating at the event, plus custom conversation cards to help you break the ice!

Jigsaw app members will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink or pastry.

Get your ticket here!

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Write On!
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

Write On!

That thing you’ve always wanted to write? It’s not going to write itself. And listen, we get it, it can be incredibly hard to find time to yourself, let alone time be creative.

Join writer and teaching artist Kristen Zory King at The Potter's House for Write On! a dedicated time and space each month to sit in the company of other writers and, well, write. At the beginning of each session, writers will be given an optional creative prompt to guide their writing time and each session will close with a brief opportunity to share, if desired.

This event is free, in part, thanks to the generous support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Donations appreciated. Writers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Please bring something to write on, something to write with, and your creative and curious spirit. Questions? Please don't hesitate to be in touch with kristenzoryking (at) gmail (dot) com.

RSVP for free here!

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Story Time
Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

Join us for a story hour in our community room! Storytime attendees will receive 15% off all picture books. All ages are welcome, but those under 12 will enjoy it the most.

This month we’ll be reading Worm Weather by Jean Taft and The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach.

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Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club
Apr
10
7:00 PM19:00

Love & Lattes: A Romance Book Club

Join us for the first meeting of Love & Lattes, a monthly romance book club hosted on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 pm. For April we’ll be reading Empire of Shadows (Raiders of the Arcana #1) by Jacquelyn Benson. Book club members will receive 15% off the monthly pick in-store.


About the book:

Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities.

One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.

When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is all that stands in his way.

To race him to the ruins—and avoid being violently disposed of—she needs the help of maverick surveyor Adam Bates, a snake-wrangling rogue who can’t seem to keep his dratted shirt on.

But there’s more than Ellie’s scholarly reputation (and life) on the line. Her enemies aren’t just looters. They’re after an arcane secret rumored to lie in the heart of the ruins, a mythical artifact with a power that could shake the world.

Between stealing trousers, plummeting over waterfalls, and trying not to fall in love with her machete-wielding partner, will Ellie be able to stop the oracle of a lost empire from falling into the wrong hands?


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Women's History Book Swap
Mar
29
5:00 PM17:00

Women's History Book Swap

Join us at our monthly book swap! We’ll meet in the cafe for good drinks and good conversation; March’s theme is women’s history, so bring a book on theme to share with your neighbor or donate one to help us build out our community book nook!

We hope you’ll come away with a new book, and maybe a new buddy.

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Craft & Cry
Mar
23
11:00 AM11:00

Craft & Cry

Join us in our community room at Craft & Cry for some cathartic stitching, glueing, knitting, chatting, and yeah... maybe a little crying! It’s a tough moment in [DC/the country/the world], and we like to handle that by coming together with people that get it.

Bring your current craft project, or pick one up here, and commiserate with us. Let’s craft, cry, and carry on. 🧶

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Story Time
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Story Time

Join us for a story hour in our community room! Story time attendees will receive 15% off all picture books. All ages welcome, but those under 12 will enjoy it the most. This month we’ll be reading Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley and Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed.


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Craft and Cry
Feb
23
11:00 AM11:00

Craft and Cry

We invite you to join us at Craft & Cry for some cathartic stitching, glueing, knitting, chatting, and yeah maybe a little crying. It’s a tough moment in DC / the country / the world, and we like to handle that by coming together with awesome people who get it.

Bring your current craft project, or pick one up here, and commiserate with us. Potter’s staff will be in the event room working on embroidery, crochet, block prints, and paint kits and would be happy to demonstrate.

Let’s craft, cry, and carry on.

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Jigsaw Speed Dating
Feb
22
3:00 PM15:00

Jigsaw Speed Dating

A mixer in a relaxed and intimate environment. This event is in a Speed Dating format, with a few minutes to talk to each person. There will be a dedicated host from Jigsaw Dating at the event, plus custom conversation cards to help you break the ice!

Jigsaw app members will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink or pastry.

Get your ticket here!

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Ladies, Ladies, Ladies Chapbook Release & Reading
Feb
16
3:00 PM15:00

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies Chapbook Release & Reading

Join writer and teaching artist Kristen Zory King for the launch of her chapbook Ladies, Ladies, Ladies with Stanchion and a reading and celebration of the incredible literary community in Washington, DC, including:

Amanda McCormick, Chiara Eisner, Courtney LeBlanc, Christina Beasley, Diana Veiga, Hannah Grieco, Katie Schmeling, Kristina Tabor, Lacey N. Dunham, Natalie E. Illum, Sarah Katz, and Tracy Dimond.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-ladies-ladies-tickets-1122064076859?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Radical Growth Book Swap
Jan
25
5:00 PM17:00

Radical Growth Book Swap

Bring a book to share with a neighbor, and one for our Community Book Nook, too!

Refresh your library and help us build up our Community Book Nook to keep our books accessible to everyone. The theme for this month is radical growth (but feel free to bring any books you want). We’ll gather in the cafe to enjoy warm drinks and good conversation.

We hope you’ll come away with a new book, and maybe a new buddy.

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