May
1
Sun
Georgetown French Market
May 1 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The annual Georgetown French Market will be returning on Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1The outdoor bazaar – now in its 13th year – will span across Georgetown’s Book Hill neighborhood between P Street and Reservoir Road NW, and allow attendees the opportunity to eat, drink, and shop the best of local French culture.
Attendees will enjoy deals throughout the weekend (e.g., 15%-30% off select Olive Oil Co. items, $5 crepes at Café Bonaparte, and up to 75% off French antiques at Moss & Co.), as well as live entertainment and special activities (e.g., rotating musical performances, a Parisian photobooth for pups, complimentary bike tune-ups).
Opening Dates & Hours:
  • Friday, April 29 –  10 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 3010 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday – May 1, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May
11
Wed
Katherine Schwarzenegger Book Tour @ TJ Maxx
May 11 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

T.J.Maxx and best-selling author Katherine Schwarzenegger are bringing the “Road to Real” nationwide road tour to Washington D.C.  The “Road to Real” tour aims to celebrate real women across the country who are living life in their own unique way, every day. Katherine will be holding storytelling sessions in 16 T.J.Maxx stores from coast to coast, where she’ll ask women about their accomplishments, dreams, challenges and advice.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: Georgetown T.J.Maxx 3222 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

May
24
Tue
Donna Karan at Smithsonian @ National Museum of the American Indian Rasmuson Theater
May 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The renowned designer, Donna Karan is going to be in Washington, D.C.  on Tuesday, May 24th7:00 pm – 8:15 pm for a ‘Conversation with Donna Karan’ at the Smithsonian to promote her memoir, My Journey. She’ll discuss her amazing 40 year career in fashion, as well as, the deeply personal experiences that lead to the creation of her philanthropic Urban Zen lifestyle brand and the Urban Zen Foundation.

Next month Ms. Karan will receive the CFDA’s Eleanor Lambert Founders Award in New York as an acknowledgement of her undeniable contribution to the fashion landscape, from successfully taking over the reins of the sportswear company, Anne Klein, after the death of its founder to her signature 7 easy pieces in 1985 that changed the way that women around the world dress, dressing former First Lady, Hillary Clinton, President Clinton, Barbra Streisand, Demi Moore, Jeremy Irons and more, to her current philanthropic projects in Haiti – this is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from one of the fashion world’s true icons.

Jul
12
Tue
Appalachian Odyssey, A 28-Year Hike of America’s Trail @ Thos. Moser Georgetown Showroom
Jul 12 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Take a hike with Jeffrey Ryan on July 12th at the Thos. Moser Georgetown Showroom
Former L.L. Bean catalog writer, Falmouth, Maine resident, author and speaker Jeffrey Ryan will begin his 40-plus-stop book tour for his new book Appalachian Odyssey, A 28-Year Hike of America’s Trail at Thos. Moser’s Georgetown Showroom at 1028 33rd Street, NW, Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 12 from6-8:30 p.m.
Fittingly, as a fellow Maine-based business, Thos. Moser, Handmade American Furniture, is Ryan’s first stop on his five-month book tour to discuss his 28-year trip that he says encourages setting goals, chasing dreams and achieving them one step at a time.
Traveling in his 1985 Vanagon wrapped in the Appalachian Odyssey book cover, Ryan will also stop at 30 L.L. Bean stores from Maine to Colorado to discuss hiking the Appalachian Trail that runs from Maine to Georgia. He hiked each trail one at a time with each section of the book presented as a self-contained story, modeled loosely on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
Jeff Ryan will be available to discuss his adventures and his new book during the day and evening of July 12th at the Thos. Moser showroom where his 1985 book-wrapped Vanagon will be parked in front of the Georgetown shop.
For more information about Jeffrey Ryan and Appalachian Odyssey published by Down East Books, visit www.jeffryanauthor.com.
Aug
6
Sat
MidCity Dog Days
Aug 6 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

North End Shaw is excited to partner with the MidCity BID to extend Dog Days to 8th Street between T Street and Barry Place, NW on August 6 -7 from 11am to 7pm.  The newest shopping and dining hotspot in the City with will feature sidewalk sales, live music and activations from its eclectic mix of retailers including Steven Alan, Chrome Industries, Bonobos, Lettie Gooch, Ministry of Supply, Warby Parker and more.

It wouldn’t be dog days without a few special treats for the pups! Enjoy a  a custom doggie blogger photoshoot area at Atlantic Plumbing for the most fashionable of pets. 
 
Specials include 
Bazaar Spices – Sidewalk tasting of summer spices, Spend $25+ get 10% off.
 
Bonobos – Sidewalk Sale, sample sale (which they never offer in store), majority of summer collection is on sale and customers will even be able to take away on-site.
 
Bucketfeet – Free socks with any purchase and free laces with lace ups. 
 
Cherry Blossom Creative – Sidewalk Sale: 20% off merchandise outside.
 
Chrome – Sidewalk Sale – up to 60% select merchandise. 
 
Frank + Oak – 15% off Entire Store.  
 
Glen’s Garden Market – In-store demos of local products. 
 
Kit + Ace – “The last of” up to 50% off 2016 spring/summer collection. 
 
Lettie Gooch – $50 and under Sidewalk Side, 30% spring and summer (some exclusions apply), up to 80% off clearance, Lettie’s FAMOUS lemonade.
 
Ministry of Supply – Sidewalk Sale, free gift with purchase in store ($55 value).
 
Read Wall – Custom shirt sale. Buy 2 take 10%, Buy 4 take 15%, Buy 5 get 1 free and revitalize your wardrobe after a particularly sweaty summer.
 
Riide – Test rides. 

Steven Alan –  Additional 20% summer and will have light refreshments available.
 
Typecase Industries – (Not Open Sunday) – Sidewalk Sale: 5/$20 greeting cards, additional 10% off sale items. 
Aug
7
Sun
MidCity Dog Days
Aug 7 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

North End Shaw is excited to partner with the MidCity BID to extend Dog Days to 8th Street between T Street and Barry Place, NW on August 6 -7 from 11am to 7pm.  The newest shopping and dining hotspot in the City with will feature sidewalk sales, live music and activations from its eclectic mix of retailers including Steven Alan, Chrome Industries, Bonobos, Lettie Gooch, Ministry of Supply, Warby Parker and more.

It wouldn’t be dog days without a few special treats for the pups! Enjoy a  a custom doggie blogger photoshoot area at Atlantic Plumbing for the most fashionable of pets. 
 
Specials include 
Bazaar Spices – Sidewalk tasting of summer spices, Spend $25+ get 10% off.
 
Bonobos – Sidewalk Sale, sample sale (which they never offer in store), majority of summer collection is on sale and customers will even be able to take away on-site.
 
Bucketfeet – Free socks with any purchase and free laces with lace ups. 
 
Cherry Blossom Creative – Sidewalk Sale: 20% off merchandise outside.
 
Chrome – Sidewalk Sale – up to 60% select merchandise. 
 
Frank + Oak – 15% off Entire Store.  
 
Glen’s Garden Market – In-store demos of local products. 
 
Kit + Ace – “The last of” up to 50% off 2016 spring/summer collection. 
 
Lettie Gooch – $50 and under Sidewalk Side, 30% spring and summer (some exclusions apply), up to 80% off clearance, Lettie’s FAMOUS lemonade.
 
Ministry of Supply – Sidewalk Sale, free gift with purchase in store ($55 value).
 
Read Wall – Custom shirt sale. Buy 2 take 10%, Buy 4 take 15%, Buy 5 get 1 free and revitalize your wardrobe after a particularly sweaty summer.
 
Riide – Test rides. 

Steven Alan –  Additional 20% summer and will have light refreshments available.
 
Typecase Industries – (Not Open Sunday) – Sidewalk Sale: 5/$20 greeting cards, additional 10% off sale items. 
Sep
12
Mon
Book Talk: ‘Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon’ @ HRC Equality Center
Sep 12 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Best-selling author Larry Tye will speak about his latest book, “Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon,” during an event hosted by the Human Rights Campaign, (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, at its national headquarters on Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m., 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Tye will also sign copies of the book.

The event is free and open to the public.

WHAT: A lecture and book signing with Larry Tye featuring his latest book, “Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon”
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE: HRC Equality Center, 1640 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
RSVP: The event is free, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Please RSVP here.

About the book, from the author’s publisher:

History remembers Robert F. Kennedy as the last progressive knight of a bygone era of American politics. But Kennedy’s enshrinement in the liberal pantheon was actually the final stage of a journey that had its beginnings in the conservative 1950s. Tye peels away layers of myth and misconception to paint a complete portrait of this singularly fascinating figure.

To capture the full arc of his subject’s life, Tye draws on rare access granted to him by the Kennedy family, including interviews with Bobby’s widow, Ethel, and his sister Jean, many of whom have never spoken to another biographer.

 

Sep
20
Tue
‘Take Pride’ Book Signing @ Politics & Prose
Sep 20 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

What: Author Talk and Signing with Dr. Jessica Tracy on her new book TAKE PRIDE: Why the Deadliest Sins Holds the Secret to Human Success

Where: Politics & Prose

When: Tuesday, September 20, 7:00p.m.

Why: Dr. Tracy is the leading expert on the emotion pride, and explains how to harness authentic pride and avoid hubristic pride to increase work performance, nurture relationships, and improve health of body and mind.

P&P Listing: http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/jessica-tracy-take-pride-why-deadliest-sin-holds-secret-to-human-success

 

Sep
22
Thu
Old Town Boutique District Shop & Stroll @ Old Town Boutique District
Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Old Town Boutique District today announced the dates for their signature Fall event that encourage shoppers to stroll, shop, find and win fabulous prizes. The Old Town Boutique District Shop & Stroll event will take placeSeptember 22-25 (Thurs-Sun) throughout the streets of Old Town.
Shop & Stroll is a four-day event that invites customers to shop and explore the districts 30 boutiques. Participants who visit all the boutiques and collect stamps at each location will be entered to win a gift package and shopping spree worth more than $1,000.  Additionally, participants who purchase the limited edition event bag ($20) will receive discounts from each boutique. Participants present the tote at all Boutique District shops for a discount on their purchase and a free gift. In addition, shoppers that purchase the bag will be entered to win “Spotted in the Boutique District” prizes during the event as well as a chance to win the Golden Ticket Prize. One lucky winner will find a Golden Ticket in his or her event bag to receive a one-time 50% off coupon good at participating stores on full-priced merchandise only. Shoppers can purchase the bags online and at designated Old Town locations (see website for details).

 

Those who like to socially share their Shop & Stroll experience are encouraged to post their pictures on Instagram, tag the Old Town Boutique District and use the hashtag #OldTownStroll for a chance to win a $100 gift card of an Old Town Boutique District shop of their choice.

 

Shoppers can pre-register for the Shop & Stroll event at OldTownStroll.com beginning Thursday, September 8. Shoppers can return their completed stamp cards to their favorite boutique to be eligible for the Grand Prize $1,000 shopping spree (2nd Place is a $500 shopping spree). Customers who do not pre-register may download the stamp card via the event website.

 

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Old Town Boutique District Fall Shop & Stroll Event

When: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun – September 22-25, 2016 (rain or shine)
Where:  Old Town Boutique District
Time:  Hours vary by retailer, visit website for info
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or http://www.oldtownstroll.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @OTBoutiques  Hashtag: #OldTownStroll
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldTownBoutiqueDistrict

Sep
23
Fri
Gilt City Warehouse Sale
Sep 23 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gilt City DC Warehouse Sale
Address: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Cost: $5-$25
Dates:  Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24
 
  • At this shopping party, you can score stylish handbags, shoes, apparel and more from coveted designers like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and GANT—all at up to 80 percent off retail.
  • While stocking up on fall’s hottest designer trends, enjoy award-winning SOTO sake.
  • Be sure to leave your bag and jacket at home to skip the coat-check line. Then, head straight through the FastPass entrance to navigate the constantly replenished racks.
  • Stay hydrated while power shopping with organic iced tea refreshments from the Pure Leaf Tea House Collection.