While there are plenty of British pubs in DC and watch parties all around, we’d prefer to mark the occasion of the crowning of King Charles III with pomp, political diplomacy… and definitely some over-the-top pastries!
Here are three of the top events around town to fête the crowning of the British Monarch…
More than 200 people were in attendance and helped to raise nearly $100,000 to work toward addiction treatment and recovery services for the homeless and at-risk at Samaritan Inns’ inaugural Battle of the Mocktails.
A special reception to recognize DC 2023 Helen Hayes Award nominees was recently held at the Perry Belmont Mansion in Dupont Circle. The evening celebrated work from 131 eligible stage productions presented in the 2022 calendar year — including 39 musicals, 97 plays, and 38 world premieres — and the actors, crew, and staff that brought them to life.
Did you know that the Hay-Adams Hotel hosts musical salons, just as John Hay and Henry Adams hosted lively salons in their homes (where the hotel now stands) in the late 1800s?!
More than 4,000 participants — the largest number of attendees in FITDC HerStory 5k’s five-year history — joined in on Saturday, March 5th, making the Women’s History Month tradition that focuses on citywide fitness a huge success.
Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, who lives in the DC-area, served as guest host, bringing her whole family out to pump up the crowd and provide words of inspiration before taking part in the race and the events following.
As guests greeted, enjoyed carols, and nibbled from beautiful tablescapes of edible sweets at the House of Sweden’s Lucia Holiday Celebration, Ambassador Olofsdotter reminded all in attendance that the evening was made possible by diplomacy, cooperation, and shared values.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival recently announced plans for its 2023 festival happenings — including an unveiling of the official artwork and an announcement of the grand marshals for the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade!
The public is invited on the Washington DC Temple grounds to see over 400,000 dazzling lights, spirited performances, and the first-ever Giving Machine!
Enchant Christmas is back at Nationals Park this year — and elevated in presentation with the Hallmark Channel — bringing DC holiday lovers all of the brightest lights, great holiday shopping, fun entertainment, and warm memories.
Check out these unique seasonal events to deck the halls, jingle the bells, and get you laughing all the way.
