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NPC Headliners: "The Milk Tea Alliance," Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Historian Jeff Wasserstrom will discuss his new book,The Milk Tea Alliance: Inside Asia's Struggle Against Autocracy and Beijing at a Headliners Book Event on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Many activists and exiles from across Asia feel that their struggles are connected. Young activists from Thailand, Hong Kong, and Burma are willing to court danger to help one another. Why? The political situations in Burma, Thailand, and Hong Kong are radically different. Only Burma is in a state of civil war. Only Hong Kong has changed in just a few years from a place with virtually no political prisoners…
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Legends of Broadcast: Bob Carpenter
You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Bob Carpenter, longtime TV voice of the Washington Nationals and veteran sportscaster, will be the National Press Club Broadcast-Podcast Team's newest guest in its series of "Legends of Broadcast." Bob Carpenter is in his 20th season with the Nationals and 42nd as a Major League Baseball broadcaster. He plans to retire after the 2025 season, concluding a career that has spanned more than four decades. A two-time Emmy winner, Carpenter has covered a wide range of sports. He spent 18 years at ESPN, where he hosted the first "College Gameday" and called college football, basketball, and MLB…
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New Member Welcome Reception
You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
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Crab fest
Get ready to crack the shells and pick the crab meat to dip in the melted butter! August is almost here, and the time for the National Press Club’s popular annual Crab Fest in the Reliable Source will be here before you know it. The succulent crustaceans will be served along with a broad buffet of sides on Thursday, Aug. 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Crab Fest buffet is $45 per person for members and $55 for non-member guests, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged, because the event typically sells out. Reserve online or contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or at (202) 662…
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Valentine's Day at the Reliable Source
Celebrate love on Friday, February 14, 2025, at The Reliable Source. Beginning at 5:30 PM, we invite you and your special someone to indulge in an elegant prix fixe menu crafted by our talented culinary team. Savor a thoughtfully curated dining experience featuring gourmet dishes in the warm and intimate ambiance of The Reliable Source—perfect for creating lasting memories. ❤️ Book a Reservation Free parking is available for Club members at One Parking, 1325 G St., N.W., with a $35 purchase of food and beverage. Details: Pricing: $55 per Club member | $65 for nonmembers (tax, gratuity, and…
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NPC Headliners: Mayor Muriel Bowser
A Conversation with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on "DC's Bright Future"
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Friday, February 21 at 11 a.m. Bowser will deliver an update on the future of the city. Bowser is serving her third term as mayor of Washington, DC. She began her political career as an elected official in 2004 as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and was elected to the DC Council in 2007. She is the first African American woman to be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city. Her administration has focused on DC's economic competitiveness and diversification, affordable…
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Spanish Tapas Buffet
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club will host a Spanish Tapas buffet on Thursday, April 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Indulge in a wide variety of tapas, salads and desserts, as well as a spectacular paella with shrimp, chicken and chorizo. Live music by popular vocalist Renée Tannenbaum and band starts at 6 p.m Book a Reservation Free parking is available for Club members at One Parking, 1325 G St., N.W., with a $35 purchase of food and beverage. Details: Pricing: $40 per Club member | $50 for nonmembers (tax, gratuity, and beverages are additional). Reservations are…
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New Member Welcome Reception
This event is open only to NPC Members & their guests.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
Type: Event
St. Patrick's Day Buffet
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club plans to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a buffet on Thursday, March 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The buffet is $40 for members and $50 for guests plus drinks, tax and gratuity. Indulge in a feast of traditional Irish delights, including corned beef and cabbage, Guinness Beer Lamb Shephard’s Pie, and a variety of delectable desserts. Live Irish music by popular vocalist Renée Tannenbaum starts at 6 p.m. Menu Special Irish cocktails $13 Irish sunset Irish Mule Irish Luck Soup Sausage, potato, and green cabbage served with Irish soda bread…
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Truman, Bacall & The Piano: A Press Club Moment
This event is open only to NPC Members & their guests.
We’re Just Wild About Harry One of the highlights of the National Press Club’s illustrious history is the day in February, 1945 when then-Vice President Harry Truman played the piano to entertain hundreds of servicemen gathered in the ballroom for the weekly World War II Canteen. Also attracted to the Canteen was the 20-year-old film starlet, Lauren Bacall, who had just exploded in popularity. Seeing a chance for publicity, her agent boosted her on top of the upright piano as she draped her legs while Truman played. That became the most famous photo taken at the Club. To commemorate that…
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