mothertounge, a decade-old, community-based, all-volunteer entity hosts its next monthly women’s spoken word event at The Black Cat, offering a safe space where all women may speak freely and powerfully. Proceeds from the event benefit nonprofits serving women and girls in the D.C. area. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 9 p.m. Black Cat Backstage, 1811 14th St. NW. Free. Call 202-667-4490 or visit www.blackcatdc.com.