As usual there are a lot of technology related events happening in Washington, DC, and this week there are several around start ups from co-working sessions to speakers to happy hours. If you’re trying to get your project off the ground, read on for our roundup of local events happening this week.

Monday, July 23

8:30 pm — 2:00 am

DC Nightowls Coworking Session : Want to work late night with other people cranking away on a technology projects? Check out this gathering, and be sure to bring your laptop and caffeine.

Tuesday, July 24

6:30–9:00 pm

Tech Cocktail : This month’s event will focus on “Getting From Idea to Product”, with presentations from three individuals who transformed their ideas into the successful companies POPVOX.com, RideCharge/TaxiMagic, and Lemur IMS. Come get tips and meet others working toward this goal.

Wednesday, July 25

6:30–9:00 pm

DC Nightowls Happy Hour : Take a break from working late to meet and talk with other folks in the DC startup community or those who have ideas they’re currently turning into projects at this happy hour.

6:30 pm

Introduction to NoSQL and MongoDB : If you’re interested in NoSQL or MongoDB, you’ll want to check out this meetup. It will cover the start of NoSQL and the curent space, the creation and system architecture of MongoDB, and case studies of each.

6:45 pm

Design Thinking DC : Move night! Come watch Design and Thinking, a documentary on design, design thinking methodology, and its impact on the world.