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The Instigators Book Launch
Sun, May 03
|Fish Shop Restaurant
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the release of The Instigators by Atima Omara. This is not your typical book launch. This is a gathering for the thinkers, the builders, the truth-tellers, the ones who challenge, create, and move culture forward.
Time & Location
May 03, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fish Shop Restaurant, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
About the event
You are invited to an immersive brunch experience honoring the release of The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (and What We Can Learn From Them), a powerful new work by political strategist and thought leader Atima Omara.
Curated by The JoyBuilder, this experience goes beyond the page, transforming the themes of the book into a space where conversation, community, and creativity meet.
Guests will enjoy:
A dynamic live conversation with Atima Omara
A thoughtfully designed experiential activation inspired by the book
Tickets
VIP EXPERIENCE
The most elevated way to experience the event. This ticket includes: *Early access to the venue *An intimate meet & greet with Atima Omara *Guaranteed seating for the conversation *Full access to all event experiences *Food & beverage service *Book signing access Designed for guests who want to be fully present, up close, and immersed in the moment. Limited availability. Once VIP is sold out, it’s gone.
$150.00
+$12.00 DC Tax
+$4.05 ticket service fee
General Admission
This ticket includes: *Access to the full event experience *Live conversation with Atima Omara *Food & beverage service *Book signing access *Curated Gift Bag Please note: Seating for General Admission is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should expect a mix of seating and standing room throughout the experience.
$100.00
+$8.00 DC Tax
+$2.70 ticket service fee
Community Access Ticket
We believe spaces like this should be accessible to those who feel called to be in the room. This ticket includes: *Access to the full event experience *Live conversation with Atima Omara *Food & beverage service *Book signing access *Curated Gift Bag Please note: Seating for General Admission is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should expect a mix of seating and standing room throughout the experience.
$50.00
+$4.00 DC Tax
+$1.35 ticket service fee
Pay It Forward Ticket
Support access. Expand the room. This ticket allows you to sponsor attendance for a General Admission ticket. This ticket includes: *Access to the full event experience *Live conversation with Atima Omara *Food & beverage service *Book signing access *Curated Gift Bag Please note: Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should expect a mix of seating and standing room throughout the experience.
$100.00
+$8.00 DC Tax
+$2.70 ticket service fee
Total
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