On Saturday October 31st, kickoff at 12:00 pm Cal will be playing the NC Wolfpack in Raleigh North Carolina.

For any Bears who want to go to the game and sit as a group in the Cal section, please use the ticket link below to purchase your game tickets: NC State Group Ticket Purchase.

We will coordinate with local alumni and those travelling from California on any pre-game tailgate or festivities. If you plan on attending the game, please email Colleen Parent ([email protected]) so you can be notified of any future plans. 

Game watch will be held at Town Tavern as usual for those who will be in DC. See you there! 

Go Bears!

Cal will be playing UVA in Charlottesville for a football game not to be missed! The game will be on Saturday November 14, game time TBA. 

If you'd like to join your fellow alumni in the Cal section, please purchase tickets here: UVA Football Group Ticket Purchase

Please let Colleen know if you plan to attend, so we can coordinate a tailgate or other event prior to the game. I will also keep you updated if Cal Athletics decides to host a tailgate for this game. 

Hope to see you there when Cal beats the Cavaliers! Go Bears! 

On Sunday, November 15 at 1:30PM, we will visit the National (Sikh) Gurdwara of Washington DC. Located on Massachusetts Avenue, the National Gurdwara is the first and only Sikh institution in the nation’s capital.

A gurdwara ('door of the guru') is a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism. The unusual day and time for our visit were recommended by our host, Ravinder Sawhney, as it will overlap with an expected large religious service that will be in progress when we visit, and this should be quite interesting to observe.

Someone from the Sikh community will provide commentary to us about the events we will view, and we will have an opportunity for Q&A. Afterwards, at about 2:30PM, we are invited to participate in a vegetarian meal with the members of the Sikh community.

The gurdwara requests that each person dress modestly in church-appropriate attire. Everyone must wear a cloth head covering such as a bandana or scarf. (Baseball caps or hats are not considered appropriate.) We will remove our shoes before entering the Gurdwara.

What: Tour and vegetarian meal at the National Gurdwara of Washington, DC
When: Sunday November 15, 2026, start at 1:30 pm 

Where: 3801 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Cost: This is a free event

RSVP: To sign up use this form: Sikh Gurdwara DC Sign Up Form

Please join us and the Stanford Alumni Club of Washington DC for the 129th Big Game watch! 

This game is for bragging rights, not the ACC championship game. Win or lose, we always have a great time connecting with fellow Cal alumni, our friends from Stanford, for another friendly game to see who can keep the axe for another year. 

Although there is no entry fee, we continue to raise money for our student scholarship fund. You can make a direct donation to the fund here: Washington DC Scholarship Fund. The minimum donation amount is $10 and every dollar is welcomed!

Details:

When: Saturday November 21, Game time TBA

Where: Town Tavern, 232318th Street NW, Washington DC 20009.

Closest Metros are Dupont Circle and Woodley Park. You can take the D70 Metrobus from Woodley Park to Town Tavern. Limited neighborhood parking in the neighborhood, and paid parking can be found at: Colonial Parking: 2421 18th Street NW. This is a 24 hour lot. 

Everyone is welcome and tell all your friends! See you there for one of our largest events of the year! 

If you'd like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Justin Hudson at [email protected]

Big changes have come to the Cal football team. New head coach (and Cal Alum) Tosh Lupoi has brought his energy and recruiting prowess to Strawberry Canyon.

Join us for the last game of the season vs. our new favorite rival, Pitt! 

When: Saturday November 28, TBA 

Where: Town Tavern: 2323 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Nearest Metro is Dupont Circle or Woodley Park (Red Line). The D70 bus goes from the Woodley Park station closer to the restaurant. 

There is limited street parking in the neighborhood. 

Commercial parking may be found 2 blocks away at: 

Colonial Parking: 2421 18th Street NW, open 24 hours

See you there!

Join us for this year's annual meeting where we will enjoy a catered dinner, recap activities from 2026, and elect officers for next year!

When: Monday December 14, 6 pm 

Where: UCDC: 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036, Metro stops include Farragut North or Dupont Circle (red line) or Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines)

Who: Dues paying club members only. If you aren't sure of your status, please contact Colleen Parent. 

The Udall building was constructed between 1935 and 1936 and renamed in 2010 to honor former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Lee Udall. It comprises roughly 2,200 rooms, the U.S. Department of the Interior Museum, the Interior Library, and over 40 New Deal-era murals and 26 Ansel Adams photomurals. Sadly, the American Indian Craft Shop (in which several Culture Club members expressed particular interest) closed on June 6, 2025 (more details are here.). The museum in the Udall building has more than 6,000 items, including more than 800 North American Indian baskets. Plan to arrive early or linger after the tour to explore the museum on your own.

The tour is limited to 22 persons. There is no cost for this tour.

What: Guided Tour of the Steward Lee Udall Building of the Department of the Interior.

When: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 at 2PM.

Where: 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20240 – a short walk from the Farragut West Metro station.

RSVP: Use this Google form: Dept of Interior Event Sign Up. You and each person in your party must individually sign up no later than Noon on Monday, December 14 so that the names can be reviewed for security processing.

Important Special information for visitors, provided by the Dept. of Interior:
• Visitors to the Udall Building must enter through the C Street lobby, which is located on C Street, N.W., between 18th and 19th Streets, N.W., and proceed to the Visitor Processing Center in the lobby area.
• Individuals over 18 years of age are required to present valid, government-issued photo identification to enter the building. Accepted forms of identification are REAL ID, Enhanced Driver's License, Enhanced ID card, Tribal ID, or passport.
• All visitors are subject to security screenings--including bag and parcel checks.  The entry process usually takes less than 10 minutes, but please plan accordingly. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time and cannot be joined once in progress.
• Your guide will meet you in the Museum, the entrance for which is just beyond the Visitor Processing Center.
• Your escorted walking tour lasts approximately one hour and focuses on the history of the building and the Department via a selection of more than 40 New Deal-era painted murals, plus photographic murals by Ansel Adams.
• The tour will conclude in the Interior Museum, so you will also have an opportunity to view the museum's exhibitions at your own pace. Photography is not permitted in the non-public areas of the building.
• Answers to many frequently-asked questions about visiting the Interior Museum can be found at Dept of Interior Plan a Visit Website .

January's Culture Club will be at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 

We will get a guided tour of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art, located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the building. 

An RSVP link will be added here closer to the time of the event. So save the date now!

When: Saturday January 16th, 11 am

Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum 800 G Street NW, Washington DC 20001 - Gallery Place Metro (Red, Yellow, and Green lines)

RSVP: RSVP form will be added closer to the date. 

More Information: Check out the museum website here: Museum Website

Come visit the newly renovated museum and hear about the history of African American soldiers in the civil war. You can find out more about the museum here: Museum Website

We will get a guided tour of the collection and history of the museum itself! This will be a break before Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl on Sunday! 

Details: 

When: Saturday February 13th, 11 am 

Where: 1925 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001 - Mt Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro (Green and Yellow Lines)

RSVP: Sign up form will be added at a later date

Save the date, and hope to see you there!

March's Culture Club outing is to the Perry Belmont House! This is the headquarters for the Order of the Eastern Star! Learn more about this beau arts building here: Perry Belmont House Website

Details: 

When: Saturday March 10th, at 10 am. 

Where: 1618 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036 - Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line)

RSVP: A sign up sheet will be added closer to the time. Please save the date! 

Save the date on your calendar and we hope to see you there!