May
31
Sun
Miss DC Org’s CMN Charity Soul Cycle Benefit @ Soul Cycle
May 31 @ 1:45 PM – 2:35 PM

If you book a bike via this link https://missdcsc.eventbrite.com  – 100% of your $30 goes toward Miss District of Columbia Scholarship organization’s CMNH fundraising!

Sunday, May 31
1:452:30 pm
Soul Cycle
2301 M St, NW
Jun
4
Thu
Pierre Garçon’s Third Annual All-White Clothing Charity Event @ Millenium Building
Jun 4 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

On Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL wide receiver Pierre Garçon will host the Third Annual All-White Clothing Charity Event benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) at the Millennium Building (1909 K St. NW). The rooftop event will team up Washington football players, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington notables.

As part of Garçon’s continued involvement in supporting at risk youth, his partnership with BGCGW seeks to create a stronger generation of future leaders across the nation. Last year, Garçon’s charity event raised $100,000 for BGCGW.

“I’m dedicated to the organization and helping boys and girls of all backgrounds become responsible adults,” Garçon said. “Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington helped get me where I am today, so now’s my time to give back.”

High profile attendees from the first and second annual events include Washington Wizard John Wall, former DC Mayor Vincent Gray, hip hop legend Biz Markie and over 20 Redskins, among them RG3, Ryan Kerrigan, Alfred Morris, Kirk Cousins, Trent Williams, Brandon Meriweather, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kai Forbath, Colt McCoy and Niles Paul.

“Pierre not only supports us financially but also donates his time to our kids,” said Paul Alagero, Chief Development Officer for BGCGW. “During these challenging times, he makes the perfect mentor and role model for our members.”

Attendees this year will have access to meet and mingle with over half of Garçon’s confirmed teammates and enjoy complimentary drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a live performance by a surprise musical guest.

With the help of top sponsors The Tower Companies, Paisano’s, Burger 7, Brett Johnson Collection, Garçon intends to raise more funds for the BGCGW and their mission. Tickets are $250 and can be purchased at: http://www.bgcgw.org/pierre-garcon-all-white-charity-event/.

Event Details:
Who: Pierre Garçon, Garçon’s teammates; BGCGW supporters
What: All-White clothing theme charity event benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
When: Thursday, June 4 from 7-10 p.m. ET
Where: The Millennium Building, 1909 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Why: To bring awareness to the BGCGW’s mission and programs while enjoying a night of fundraising and networking.
Tickets: Tickets ($250) can be purchased at: http://www.bgcgw.org/pierre-garcon-all-white-charity-event/

Jun
13
Sat
Wedding Wire/Capital Pride Mass Vow Renewal @ Embassy Row Hotel
Jun 13 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WeddingWire, the leading global online marketplace connecting engaged couples with event professionals, will celebrate Capital Pride in a big way this year by inviting couples from around the area to join in a mass vow renewal in support of marriage equality. With a Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriages expected in days, WeddingWire, GayWeddings.com and Pop! Wed. Co encourage all couples to stand up for all love and say #WedWeCan. The Rooftop at The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel overlooking Dupont Circle will serve as host to the day’s festivities.

 

WHO:                       Kathryn Hamm, President, GayWeddings.com

More than 100 guests renewing their wedding vows

                                               

WHEN:                     Saturday, June 13, 2015

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Vow renewal to begin promptly at 10:45 AM

                                   

WHERE:                   The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel

                                    2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

 

CONNECT:               #WedWeCan                                                 #EmbassyRowLove

                                    @WeddingWire                                            @EmbassyRowHotel

 

 

Jun
15
Mon
Secret Monkey Social Club @ Dolcezza Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab
Jun 15 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

What: Secret Monkey Social Club, the brainchild of Lukas B. Smith (currently of Dram & Grain and Jack Rose Dining Saloon, formerly beverage director of Daikaya) and Shayna Blass (actress, singer and dancer, appearing in Cabaret currently at Signature Theater, aims to pay homage to the cabarets of decades past with a lounge environment full of drinks and jazz.

When: Monday, June 15, 2015

8:00 p.m.
Where: Dolcezza Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab, 550 Penn St. NE, Washington DC 20002

Details: Guests will enjoy five new punches prepared by Smith and guest bartenders at $9 per pour, and cabaret performances lead by Blass throughout the night. Baltimore Based actress and jazz singer Ines Nassara will be featured along with Blass. This event is 21+, and there is no door charge.

Food will be provided by Goldilocks Goodies Gluten Free Bakery and Swizzler Foods (DC’s gourmet hot dog truck). Crunkcakes master baker Faith Alice Sleeper will be baking cakes with Art in the Age Rhubarb Liqueur.

The Drinks: Smith will be joined behind the bar by Michael V. Barton of Dram & Grain, Dan Searing Jr. co-owner of Room 11 and author of “The Punch Bowl.”, Carlie Steiner from Barmini and Stir Bartending Company, and Vance T. Henderson, Beverage Manager for Think Food Group and Portfolio Associate with William Grant & Sons.

The following is a portion of the menu thus far:

Breeze Engine Punch

by Lukas B. Smith

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Rhubarb Juice, Alvear Montilla, Lemon, Mint, Mineral Water

Negroni Week Hangover, Part II (aka the Shook One) 

by Michael V. Barton

Hendrick’s Gin, Punt e Mes, Rainwater Madeira, Rose hips, Elderflower, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bubbles.

Quilamonster

by Carlie Steiner

Milagro Reposado, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lemon

Additionally, DC Brau will be SMSC 4’s featured local brewery.

Jun
18
Thu
Jefferson Awards 2015 DC National Ceremony @ Mandarin Oriental Grand Ballroom
Jun 18 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHO: Robby Novak (Kid President), Brad Montague (Creator, Kid President), Lauren Bush Lauren (Co-Founder, Feed), Jeff Skoll (entrepreneur), and many more to come…

WHAT: The Jefferson Awards Foundation, the country’s longest standing and most prestigious organization dedicated to activating and celebrating public service, will host its annual 2015 DC National Ceremony and Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Grand Ballroom to honor the most outstanding achievements in public service. The Jefferson Awards programs train and empowers individuals and youth to serve and lead in their communities, amplifying their impact through our vast network of media partners, mentors and volunteers. Past honorees include Tom Brokaw, Robert DeNiro, Michael Bloomberg, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Peyton Manning.

TICKETING: To purchase tickets or find out more information please visit: https://jeffersonawards2.givezooks.com/events/2015-dc-national-ceremony

WHERE: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Grand Ballroom 1330 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, D.C.

WHEN: June 18, 2015 6pm-9pm

Jun
19
Fri
BYT’s NAT GEO AFTER HOURS 2015 @ National Geographic
Jun 19 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Brightest Young Things presents
NAT GEO AFTER HOURS 2015

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A Special All-Access National Geographic HQ Take Over!

Croosh Deets
June 19th, 8pm – 12am
The National Geographic Society
1600 M St. NW

PURCHASE DISCOUNT TICKETS / GET MORE DETAILS AT:

http://bytnatgeo2015.eventbrite.com

Featuring hot jamz from our friends:

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With EXCLUSIVE party-time access to the Nat Geo Museum exhibits including:

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Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology: The Exhibition

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Cash bars everywhere, featuring cocktails and:natgeo3beersfromaroundtheworldBeers From Around The World!

Nerd out with lightning talks from Nat Geo Explorers:BYT and Nat GeoPresented by Dos Equis

Featuring:natgeo4alize500x200Alize Carrere: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Adaptnatgeo4jonathan500x200Jonathan Mehring: Skate the Worldnatgeo4anand500x200Anand Varma: Zombie Parasitesnatgeo4patrick500x200Patrick Meier: Jedis of the CyberWorldnatgeo4erin500x200Erin Spencer: The Lionfish Kingnatgeo4annie500x200Annie Fitzsimmons: Confessions of an Urban Travel Blogger

+ more stuff likeunnamed-1#NukedTheFridge: The Roast of Indiana Jones!

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A big outdoor courtyard to frolick in!
Food trucks! Photobooths! Lasers!
Mechanical Sharks! & more surprises!

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http://bytnatgeo2015.eventbrite.com
Discount tickets on sale now for $20
Price goes up to $25 on June 1st!
Last 3 years we sold out!
This is a 21+ event!

As always, there is no dress code, but we recommend staying on theme:
indy / short round / sexy snake / giant boulder / jungle foliage
monsters / fish / nessie / moby / narwhal / mega and/or mecha shark
archeology gear / safari hats / zissou fashion / jane goodall slacks
**no crystal skull costumes allowed**

 

Chicha! A Peruvian Dance Party @ Blind Whino
Jun 19 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

WHAT:  SMITHSONIAN at 8, in partnership with the 2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s Perú: Pachamama Program, presents “Chicha! A Peruvian Dance Party”

WHEN: Friday, June 19, 8 to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave SW, Washington D.C.

 

SMITHSONIAN at 8 makes a summer night even hotter with a Peruvian-style celebration at DC’s Blind Whino.

What’s chicha? It’s an urban music genre originating in Peru that combines a variety of global sounds like South American cumbias and psychedelic surf guitars with local Andean melodies. It’s also the knockout style of neon poster art that exploded as chicha bands began to make their mark in the late 60s.

Say chicha today and you’re talking about a distinct and vibrant mix of color and sound that is unmistakably Peruvian.

Experience it all as Lima’s DJ Sabroso and local favorite DJ Kristy la rAt spin chicha beats. Sample Peruvian beers and pisco cocktails at the cash bar, and get a taste of the country from local food trucks like El Fuego. Try your hand at silk-screening with Peruvian chicha poster artist MONKY.

The evening is the perfect way to whet your cultural appetite for this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival (June 24–28 and July 1–5), which highlights Peruvian culture on the National Mall.

Cash bar; food available for purchase.

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., and enjoy small bites, an open bar, and a sampling of Peruvian piscos, courtesy of Macchu Pisco.

#SMITHSONIANat8 #CHICHAat8 #2015Folklife

 

General admission $25 ($30 at the door)

VIP admission $55 ($60 at door- includes early access from 7 to 8 p.m., small bites, open bar, and drink samples)

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.

For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com

 

About SMITHSONIAN at 8

Inspired by the world of the Smithsonian, the SMITHSONIAN at 8 event series offers one-of-a-kind experiences for guests 21+. With themes from the local to the global, these after-hours gatherings combine music, food and drink, and unique settings to create evenings that are smart, adventurous, and memorably entertaining.

Jun
20
Sat
The Founder’s UnConference, Powered by Wells Fargo @ 1776
Jun 20 @ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Name: The Founder’s UnConference, Powered by Wells Fargo

Date: Saturday, June 20

Time: 9:30am-3:00pm

Location: 1776

1133 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Description: Join us for a relaxed day of information and networking that’s truly relevant to you. Expect one-on-one conversations, intimate panels and opportunities for real connections. This event will convene inspiring founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to dialogue about topics including: running a lean start-up, building an online brand, intellectual property for entrepreneurs, attracting corporate sponsors, and more.

Tickets/ more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/millennial-week-dc-2015-registration-14500636795

Father’s Day Shinola & Whiskey Tasting @ Shinola
Jun 20 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Father’s Day is around the corner, and in honor of DC dads, this Saturday, June 20Shinola—known for its handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals and pet accessories—is teaming up with Loudon County’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company to host complimentary, in-store (1534 14th St NW), all-American whiskey tastings from 12pm4pm.
Washingtonians will have the chance to shop utilitarian duds for chic dads, including watches, briefcases, pocket knives, and retro-inspired leather sporting goods.
Jun
26
Fri
The Derecho Common Storms Through Port City Brewing Company @ Port City Brewing Company
Jun 26 @ 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come celebrate the third anniversary of the creation of our limited-edition summer seasonal: the Derecho California Common. The storm rolled through the last Friday of June in 2012 and knocked out power for about 5 million in the mid-Atlantic, including our brewhouse, which led to the creation of a new beer for us. This June, join us on the last Friday for the beer release.

This California Common is deep golden in color, has biscuity flavors, and features an assertive hop profile.

Live music with Levi Stephens (http://www.levistephens.com/) starts at 7 p.m. In the lot, Borinquen Lunch Box​ food truck will be serving up the area’s best Puerto Rican food (Try their Tripleta!) and Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company​ food truck will be dishing out delicious BBQ (Ask about the Pearl!).

A limited supply of Derecho keychain-flashlight-bottle openers will be given away, just in case the power goes out! And limited-edition Derecho Common Medford Pilsner glasses will be available for sale.

The Tasting Room will be open until 10 p.m. Because of the party, there will be no brewery tour, but a third bar will be set up in the beer garden.

Come out for the DC release party of Derecho Common and Lost + Found starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.

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