The CBC Event Schedule

Congressional Black Caucus Week, also known as the Annual Legislative Conference, is here! Check out The Root's guide to select events around Washington, D.C., from Sept. 21-24 — ranging from town halls and networking receptions to invitation-only parties.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Registration/Ticketing OpenLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CPAR Future FocusLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12  to 5 p.m.

GSM Issue Forum — National Youth Leadership Town HallLocation: D.C. Convention Center, Room 143-BTime: 12 to 2 p.m.

Green for All VIP Reception (Invite Only)Location: Capitol Visitors CenterTime: 4 to 5 p.m.

Leadership Reception Honoring Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, Chair of the CBCLocation: U.S. Institute of Peace (2301 Constitution Ave., NW 20037)Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Reception Honoring Rep. Terri Sewell and Frederica Wilson (Invite Only)Location: The Library of Congress (James Madison Memorial Building, Montpelier Room, 101 Independence Ave., SE)Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CBC Spouses 15th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine ArtsLocation: National Museum of Women in the Art (1250 New York Ave., NW 20005)Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22

CBC Spouses Community Breakfast and Health FairLocation: So Others Might Eat (71 "O" St., NW 20001)Time: 7 to 10:30 a.m.

Registration/Ticketing OpenLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

National Town Hall:  Economic Opportunity, Jobs!Location: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

GSM Issue Forum — the Homelessness Experience of African-American VeteransLocation: D.C. Convention Center, Room 143-BTime: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

AT&T Buffet Luncheon Honoring Rep. Andre Carson (Invite Only)Location: B Smith's, Union Station Street Level, East HallTime: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Black Elected Officials Roundtable and LuncheonLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12 to 2:30 p.m.

Exhibit Showcase OpenLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12 to 7 p.m.

Emerging Leaders: Instant Apprentice Power LuncheonLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Networking LuncheonLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

GSM Issue ForumEducation Braintrust — Ensuring African-American Students Get the Education They Deserve: A Frank Discussion of Major IssuesLocation: D.C. Convention Center, Room 147-BTime: 1:30 to 5 p.m.

The Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the Honorable Charles B. Rangel (Chairman Emeritus, Committee on Ways and Means) (Invite Only)Location: 1100 Longworth HOBTime: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (The Boulé) Reception (Invite Only)Location: The Office of Skadden Arps, LLP (1440 New York Ave.)Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reception Honoring Rep. Carrie Meek (Invite Only)Location: Embassy Suites D.C. Convention Center, Room C/D (900 10th St., NW)Time: 6 p.m. until …

Conversation With CBC FoundersLocation: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Impact — Preview '11 A Red Carpet Affair (Invite Only)Location: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Legislative Networking ReceptionLocation: Westin City Center Hotel (1400 M St., NW)Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

AT&T Reception Honoring Rep. Bobby Rush, Featuring Donald Lawrence & Co.Location: Grand Hyatt Constitution BallroomTime: 6 to 9 p.m.

Emerging Leaders ReceptionLocation: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Gospel ExtravaganzaLocation: United House of Prayer for All People (601 M St., NW 20001)Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Jazz ConcertLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Meet the PressLocation: The Park @ FourteenthTime: 8 p.m. to midnight

4th Annual Sisterhood Congressional Reception (Invite Only)Location: The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave., NW)Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The Root and Impact’s '30 Americans' Event (Invite Only)Location: The Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St., NWTime: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 23

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Executive Committee Congressional Breakfast (Invite Only)Location: Rayburn Building, Room B-354Time: 8 to 10 a.m.

Exhibit ShowcaseLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CBCF and CBC Women Present: Bridging the Gap: From Civil Rights to Cyber-ActivismLocation: D.C. Convention Center, Room 144-BCTime: 9 to 11:50 a.m.

The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. 34th Annual Symposium LuncheonLocation: Grand Hyatt Independence Ballroom (1000 H St., NW)Time: 11:30 a.m. until …

General Session LuncheonLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 12 to 2 p.m.

The Miseducation of Capitol Hill? Reforming Education Policy (Moderated by The Root’s Cynthia Gordy) Location: D.C. Convention Center Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

CBCF's Chair Reception Honoring Rep. Donald PayneLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 5 to 7 p.m.

The National Black Law Students Association Presents the 8th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Networking & Alumni ReceptionLocation: City Club of Washington at Columbia Square (555 13th St., NW)Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Missouri Walk of Fame Reception and Award Presentation (Invite Only)Location: Red Cross Building, Board of Governors Room (430 17th St.)Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

"A Teachable Moment in American History," A Salute to the 150th Anniversary of African-American Participation in the Civil War (followed by a screening of the film Glory)Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave., NWTime: 7 p.m. until …

Saturday, Sept. 24

Prayer BreakfastLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Exhibit ShowcaseLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Faith Leaders Roundtable: Black Activism in the Time of ObamaLocation: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GSM Issue Forum(Not for Sistahs Only) Real Talk, Real Women: Balancing Resources, Relationships, and ResponsibilitiesLocation: Washington Convention Center, Room 140-ATime: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GSM Luncheon - INVITATION-ONLYLocation: Clyde's of Gallery PlaceTime: 1 to 3 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Brunch Reception (Invite Only)Location: Acadiana (901 New York Ave., NW)Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Collins-Johnson Group, the Saturday Brunch (Invite Only)Location: Bourbon Steak The Four Seasons Hotel (2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

McDonald's Corp. and the PNC Financial Services Group Honoring CBCF Chairman Donald Payne (Invite Only)Location: District Chophouse & Brewery (509 Seventh St., NW)Time: 12 to 2 p.m.

CBCF Soul Food Luncheon (Invite Only)Location: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)Time: 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

2011 Georgia Reception Honoring Reps. Lewis, Bishop, Scott and Johnson (Invite Only)Location: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NWTime: 3 to 5 p.m.

VIP Reception (Ticketed)Location: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 5 to 6 p.m.

Phoenix Awards Dinner (Ticketed)Location: D.C. Convention CenterTime: 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 25

Annual Education Scholarship Cruise and Brunch Honoring CBCF Chairman Donald Payne (Invite Only)Location: Aboard the Odyssey Gangplank Marina (Sixth and Water Sts., SW)Time: Boarding, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; cruise, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.