Need a spot to host a training, gathering, or any other type of event?  Want to find a convenient spot near Capitol Hill to have a meeting for your awesome organization?  Check out the many options below for meeting and gathering spaces, right here in Washington D.C.!  Last updated: 10/30/08.

Large Meetings and Events:

Josephine Butler Center
Address: 2437 15th St NW, Washington DC 20009
Contact Person: Steve Coleman, Head of Parks and People
Telephone: (202) 462-7275
Email Address: washingtonparks@aol.com
Website: www.washingtonparks.net/parkscenter.html
Fee: “Reasonable Contribution”
Capacity: Large, open space available, large capacity
Description: Beautiful space, perfect for large events, dinners, etc. Fill out reservation form online here.

Al Fishawi Internet Café/ the People’s Media Center
Address: 4132 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC 20011 (Upshur and Taylor)
Contact Person: Ryme Katkhouda
Telephone: (202) 538-1331
Email Address: wbixclass@yahoo.com
Fee: Call for charges
Capacity: Space for 30 or so upstairs, 50 or so downstairs, more in backyard, 300 total

Busboys and Poets
Address: 2021 14th St NW, Washington DC 20009
Contact Person: Pamela Pinnock
Telephone: (202) 387-7638
Email Address: pamela@busboysandpoets.com
Website: www.busboysandpoets.com
Fee: Variable, contact for more information
Capacity: Medium-sized event space, around 50 people
Description: Great for movie screenings, panels, talks, etc., often booked far in advance.

Foundry (Methodist Church)
Address: 500 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 332- 4010
Email Address: foundryumc@foundryumc.org
Website: www.foundryumc.org/
Description: They review space requests Thursday mornings.  Contact for information on space capacity and pricing.

St. Stephen’s Church
Address: Newton and 16th NW
Contact Person: Brian Best (Parish Coordinator)
Telephone: (202) 232-0900
Email Address: brian.best@saintstephensdc.org
Website: www.saintstephensdc.org
Fee: Asks for small donation
Capacity: Large, open seating space; can hold large and small events alike with huge groups of people.
Description: Great place, convenient location, multiple spaces in which to have events. They are always welcoming to activists and organizations.

Potter’s House
Address: 1658 Columbia Rd NW
Telephone: (202) 232-5483
Email Address: administrator@pottershousedc.org
Website: www.pottershousedc.org/
Fee: $30 - $40 for 3 hrs, some variations may apply, contact for full pricing information
Capacity: Two rooms. Back room = 30 people, Front room = 75 people
Description: Small, comfortable coffee shop and bookstore, located in Adam’s Morgan

Church of the Pilgrims
Address: 2201 P St NW, Washington DC 20037
Telephone: (202) 387-6612
Email Address: pilgrim.mail@verizon.net
Website: www.churchofthepilgrims.org
Description: Large, community-based church loctated near Dupont Circle.  Contact for specifics on capacity and fees.  Please go here to download their Space Request form.

First Trinty Lutheran Church
Address: 501 4th St NW, Washington DC 20001
Telephone: (202) 737-4859
Email Address: ftrinity@aol.com
Website: www.firsttrinitydc.org
Description: Small church conveniently located in Judiciary Square.  Contact for information on fees and capacity.

Festival Center (at the Church of the Savior)
Address: 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC 20009
Contact Person: Elizabeth Branner
Telephone: (202) 328-0072
Email Address: embranner@festivalcenter.org
Website: www.slschool.org/?page_id=13
Description: Located in Adam’s Morgan, the Festival Center has many rooms and spaces available.  Contact for more information on fees, and to coordinate rooming based on the capacity needed.

Near the Hill:

The Methodist Building
Address: 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington DC 20002
Contact Person: Mark Harrison
Telephone: (202) 488-5645
Email Address: gbcs@umc-gbcs.org
Website: www.umc-gbcs.org/site/c.frLJK2PKLqF/b.3791391/
Description: As the only non-governmental building located on Capitol Hill, the Methodist Building is the perfect spot for any meeting or gathering.  Please contact them for more information on fees and capacity.

The Stewart R. Mott Building
Address: 122 Maryland Ave NE, Washington DC 20002
Contact Person: Conrad Martin
Telephone: (202) 546-3732
Email Address: info@srmtrust.org
Website: www.srmtrust.org
Fee: Email for the breakdown of pricing options available
Capacity: 30-60 person conference rooms available, 200+ person patio also available
Description: Located just off of Capitol Hill, this convenient building can offer ample amounts of space for various types of events, meetings, or even parties.

CODEPINK D.C. House
Address: 712 5th St NE, Washington DC 20002
Contact Person: Liz Huracan, Desiree Al-Fairooz
Telephone: (202) 290-1301
Email Address: dc@codepinkalert.org
Website: www.codepinkalert.org
Fee: Free for allied groups, but donations are always appreciated
Capacity: Maximum of 20 people
Description: Located near Union Station, the DC Pink House serves as the staging area for DC Codepink’s actions on Capitol Hill, and all throughout the DC area.  Small meeting space is available, when it isn’t already by used by the Codepinkers themselves.

Institute for Policy Studies: Conference Room
Address: 1112 16th St. NW, Suite 600, Washington DC 20036
Telephone: 202-234-9382
Email Address: info@ips-dc.org
Website: www.ips-dc.org
Capacity: 30 people max
Description: Often books up in advance so reserve spots early.  Contact for specific information on capacity of rooms, and of any associated fees.

Greenpeace: Conference Room
Address: 702 H St NW, Washington D.C. 20001
Telephone: (202) 462-1177
Email Address: info@wdc.greenpeace.org
Website: www.greenpeace.org/usa
Capacity: 20-30 people maximum, contact directly for exact numbers.
Description: Roomy, high-tech conference space, which has internet hook-ups built in.  Contact directly for any fees or pricing. You must know someone who works at Greenpeace to use this space, and they must be present.