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Thirsty Tuesday times three [Events Roundup]

It's a pretty quiet week, except for three events all squished together on a Tuesday. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

A rooftop view of D.C. (Photo by Flickr user Bill Couch, used under a Creative Commons license)

This week, we recommend you go check out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s new Innovation Wing, especially if you have kids. The grand opening will feature the making of a record-breaking U.S. flag made of Legos. And to prepare yourself for the July 4th festivities, be sure to check out three D.C. tech events all happening on a Tuesday: a rooftop party organized by Digital District; the Vinetta Showcase, featuring four women-led startups; and the Women Startup Challenge’s grand finale.

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Summer Rooftop Extravaganza
If you’re getting lazy and are ready for drinks on a Tuesday, you’re not alone. Go hang out on a rooftop with Digital District and other D.C. tech folks.
Tuesday, June 30
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Eden, 1716 I St. NW
RSVP. Free.

Vinetta Showcase – Pitch & Panel
Four female founders will showcase their startups in front of panelists Jonathon Perrelli, NEA‘s Dayna Grayson, Mapbox’s Bonnie Bogle and Revolution Growth’s Song Pak.
Tuesday, June 30
6:30-9:00 p.m.
iStrategyLabs, 641 S St. NW, 1st Floor
RSVP. $20.

Women Startup Challenge Pitch Competition
In Women Who Tech’s first — and quite successful — startup contest, 12 finalists will duke it out for a $50,000 cash prize.
Tuesday, June 30
6:00-9:00 p.m.
General Assembly @ 1776, 1133 15th St. NW, 12th Floor
RSVP. $5-10.

Smithsonian’s Museum of National History Innovation Wing Grand Opening
To celebrate the museum’s new Innovation Wing, which celebrates entrepreneurs who shaped the nation, there will be DJ acts, a demonstration on “the business of chocolate” and a group construction of a giant U.S. flag.
Wednesday, July 1
10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
RSVP. Free.

Companies: Mapbox / Women Who Tech / Digital District / Revolution / New Enterprise Associates / Smithsonian
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