About State of the Party
By us, for us.
An emerging social club reimagining nightlife and community investment in the DMV.
For people who do, not just join.
The name
“‘State of the party’ is a political play on words…a social commentary and critique. It’s the state of our community and our priority.”
The calendar
What we run.
Mostly free wellness and athletic events, plus a few ticketed nights.
The people
Founder
Grace B. Kalere
A Howard University student building a social club that gives students access to new experiences in the DMV.
Per Watch The Yard, July 16, 2026.
The team
No paid staff. For each event, one team member puts in about 4 hours a week for 3 weeks on “promotion and vendor relationships as well as managing the RSVPs.”
The Hilltop, August 31, 2026.
Coverage
In the press.
We’re turning a night out into a way up.
Keep it free
Free events still cost money: instructors, drinks, transportation, equipment.