Events/Things To Do

On Saturday, June 4, Nationals Park and Budweiser will host a Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party at 3 p.m. The first 1,000 fans to enter the park will catch the game on the NatsHD big screen from the outfield grass. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the entire viewing party — including $5 Budweiser and Bud Light happy hour specials.

Event details below:

Date: June 4

Time: 3 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Parking: Garage B & C (free)

Entrance: All fans will enter through the Center Field Gate at Half and N Streets SE

Permissible items: Water and blankets are permissible on the field.

Other seating: Seating will be available in Sections 105 – 117 for those who enter the ballpark after the first 1,000 fans or those who wish to sit in the lower bowl rather than on the field.

Restricted items: While chairs, alcohol and soft drinks will not be allowed on the field, alcohol and soft drinks purchased at the event may be consumed along the warning track on the field level.

The annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival, produced by The Trigger Agency, is returning to National Harbor on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, and is set to benefit Spirt of Hope Children’s Foundation.

“This show is a fun departure for adults who enjoy all things Southern… from the best beers and bourbons to barbecue, banjoes, bluegrass and more,” said festival founder Greg Nivens. “This year will mark the largest show we have ever produced with more than 250 exhibits and tasting tables.”

Admission includes a souvenir glass for unlimited tastings of more than 60 of the best craft beers and 40 top-notch bourbons.  In addition, delicious BBQ restaurants from the area will be on-site cultivating their most scrumptious Southern BBQ dishes.  The event will offer live music, arts, crafts and memorabilia exhibits.

Here is just a “taste” of what guests will experience:

• The Shrine of Swine is Back – but the whole hogs are always intriguing and new. Each hog is totally different and offer a unique taste.
• New Gaming area including Corn Hole, Tricycle Racing, Large Format Games
• Live Music featuring The Risches Bluegrass Nation, The Sauce Boss and more
• Competitions on the Main Stage including The Stein Hold Competition, The Drink Like a Lady Competition and Bacon Eating!

General admission is $35 in advance/$45 on-site and includes admission to the event and souvenir glass. VIP Saturday admission is $59 in advance/$70 on-site and includes admission, access to VIP area and two additional hours to enjoy the festivities.  The special Friday Night session is $49 in advance and $59 on-site per person.  Designated driver admission is also available at $29 and includes admission to the event.  Kids 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.beerandbourbon.com or call 800-830-3976.

The Trigger Agency is a full-service event and promotional marketing firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company creates and executes unique brand building experiences and promotional events that captivate audiences through all senses. Trigger produces over 40 events annually, from New York to Tampa.

The annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival, produced by The Trigger Agency, is returning to National Harbor on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, and is set to benefit Spirt of Hope Children’s Foundation.

“This show is a fun departure for adults who enjoy all things Southern… from the best beers and bourbons to barbecue, banjoes, bluegrass and more,” said festival founder Greg Nivens. “This year will mark the largest show we have ever produced with more than 250 exhibits and tasting tables.”

Admission includes a souvenir glass for unlimited tastings of more than 60 of the best craft beers and 40 top-notch bourbons.  In addition, delicious BBQ restaurants from the area will be on-site cultivating their most scrumptious Southern BBQ dishes.  The event will offer live music, arts, crafts and memorabilia exhibits.

Here is just a “taste” of what guests will experience:

• The Shrine of Swine is Back – but the whole hogs are always intriguing and new. Each hog is totally different and offer a unique taste.
• New Gaming area including Corn Hole, Tricycle Racing, Large Format Games
• Live Music featuring The Risches Bluegrass Nation, The Sauce Boss and more
• Competitions on the Main Stage including The Stein Hold Competition, The Drink Like a Lady Competition and Bacon Eating!

General admission is $35 in advance/$45 on-site and includes admission to the event and souvenir glass. VIP Saturday admission is $59 in advance/$70 on-site and includes admission, access to VIP area and two additional hours to enjoy the festivities.  The special Friday Night session is $49 in advance and $59 on-site per person.  Designated driver admission is also available at $29 and includes admission to the event.  Kids 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.beerandbourbon.com or call 800-830-3976.

The Trigger Agency is a full-service event and promotional marketing firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company creates and executes unique brand building experiences and promotional events that captivate audiences through all senses. Trigger produces over 40 events annually, from New York to Tampa.

The National Museum of American History & BrightestYoungThings.com
Present
WE THE PARTY PEOPLE
A Smithsonian After Hours!

Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1899.
Back then, affiliation with a political party included actual parties. The National Museum of American History & BYT are joining forces to try to bring back these vibes with an exclusive tourist-free all-access party-time takeover of the greatest museum in the world.

~~FEATURING~~

DJ Biz Markie!

& more TBA!

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Cash bars everywhere serving

Heineken – the fist import beer in America since prohibition!
+ cocktails

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Tons of special objects out of storage
like real US currency with a (GASP) actual woman on it! #MarthaWashington
+ Smithsonian history nerds around every corner to get yer infotainment on!

+PLUS+

TED-Style lightning talks from:
Jon Grinspan, curator and author of The Virgin Vote (check it out here)
Steven Olikara, president of Millennial Action Project
Jessica Dahl, director of Impact Partnerships @ Brigade
+ Ailsa von Dobeneck cooking demo:
The Plate of the Union: Curious Favorites of Presidents Past
& more TBA!

Food Vendors TBA Soon!

++BONUS++

The epic outdoor #UnitedOutside terrace brought to you by REI
OM Digital photobooth and Instagram printer!
Face painter / Caricature artist / Roaming performers
Scavenger Hunt with prizes!
Gift shops open!
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Y’ALL!
+ endless Instagram opportunities with Prince’s guitar!

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Croosh Deets
June 18th, 7:00pm-11:00pm
The National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave NW
Federal Triangle / Smithsonian / Archives

#WeThePartyPeople

Limited qty early bird $20 tickets on sale now!
Price goes up to $25 soon!
Price goes up to $30 day of – but we’ll probably sell out before then!
This is a 21+ event

As always, there is no dress code, but we recommend:
red / white / blue
elephants / donkeys / hillary / bernie / trump / etc
yankee / doodle / dandee
Prince and the American Revolution / The Brian Jamestown Massacre
Chris Columbus (the director) / Lois & Clark / Kristen Whig Party
War On Christmas / War On Drugs / War On 1812
TEAM CAP

The annual Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival is set to return this summer on Saturday, June 25th. Formally known as the Alexandria Food & Wine Festival, the festival will take place from 12:00PM -6:00PM on Old Town’s waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park and will expand to include both restaurants within Alexandria and other eateries throughout the region.

The festival is a community-based event featuring tastes of local foods and wine, as well as artisans, a Children’s Corner, and live entertainment by Justin Trawick & The Common Goods and Allan Scott Band. The event will transform Oronoco Bay Park into a lively festival easily accessible by car, Metrorail or Dash Bus.

Attendees will be able to sample food and wine from a variety of local restaurants and Virginia’s wineries.  Local restaurants will compete for the best appetizer, the best main course and the best dessert – judged by notable DC foodie judges (to be announced soon).

This year’s participating restaurants and wineries include (as of May 9^th, more to be announced on website):

This is a free event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages.

Tickets are $15 (per area, wine area + food area) and can be purchased online at the festival website. After June 18^th, the price is $20 (each area) on site.
This year’s festival partners includes: City of Alexandria, Visit Alexandria, Post Properties, The Parker at Huntington, The Bozzuto Group, ORNUA The Home of Irish Dairy, Washington Parent Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, ABC7/WJLA-TV, News Channel 8 and 94.7 Fresh FM.

For a complete schedule of activities visit www.vineonthewaterfront.com.
EVENT DETAILS

What: Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival

When: Saturday, June 25^th, 2016 Where: Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street), Alexandria, VA 22314
Time: 12p.m. – 6p.m.
Website: www.vineonthewaterfront.com
Cost: This is a FREE event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages. Tickets are $15 (each area) until June 18 to be purchased online. After June 18^th, the price is $20 (each area) on site.

Atout France and its partner La Nuit du Champagne are pleased to invite you to the official launch of La Nuit du Champagne

Please join us for an exclusive VIP evening on:

Tuesday June 28^th, 2016

6 PM – 10 PM

SOFITEL WASHINGTON, DC

LAFAYETTE SQUARE

http://www.nuitduchampagne.com/

(Valet Parking available)

A Big Fat Greek Happy Hour

​June 29th, 2016, 6:00 – 8:​0​0 PM

Tickets are $15, This event is 21+

National Geographic Museum

1600 M Street, NW

Washington, D.C., US, 20036

http://events.nationalgeographic.com/washingtondc/2016/06/29/big-fat-greek-happy-hour-dc/

French Festival

Saturday, July 9, 2016, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Indulge your inner Francophile with 18th-century French amusements in celebration of Bastille Day and Marjorie Merriweather Post’s French decorative arts collection.

$18, $15 seniors, $12 Hillwood and Alliance Française members, $10 college students, $5 children 6-18, free for children under 6.

Note: French Festival is presented in partnership with Alliance Française de Washington.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Belgian Restaurant Week, in partnership with Stella Artois, will host the Mussel Throw Down on Saturday, July 16 at Storey Park, where the best chefs in Washington will attempt to mussel their way to the top to find out who makes the city’s best moules! They’ll whip up their hottest mussel recipes for the crowd and judges alike as everyone sips Stella Artois, Belgium’s iconic, refreshing brew. Mussel lovers will also enjoy classic Belgium-inspired snacks, including frites and waffles while the first 150 attendees will receive a signature Stella Artois Chalice specially engraved with their name. Guests can also participate in a day-long raffle contest with prizes including a complimentary roundtrip ticket to Belgium, courtesy of Brussels Airlines. Tickets for the Mussel Throw Down are $21 and can be purchased at https://nvite.com/BelgianWeek/DC2016 or at the door on the day of the event.

EVENT DETAILS

It is summer in the city and we can definitely feel it, yet North End Shaw just got a little bit hotter, or should we say cooler with Tuesdays on 8^th, a monthly program that extends regular store hours every third Tuesday of the month throughout the summer.  Next Tuesday, July 19^th, Tuesdays on 8^th will put a fun twist on the curb side arcade, complete with pinball and arcade games throughout 8th Street and V Street. Shoppers will also enjoy outdoor music by local talent Brass Connections near The Shay and AJ Smith near Atlantic Plumbing while they shop, and celebrate Tuesdays on 8th with in-store activations and promotions from 5pm to 8pm.

One lucky person will win a $1000 summer shopping and dining spree to shop the neighborhood businesses which includes; Washington Project for the Arts, Kit&Ace, Warby Parker, Chrome Industries, Steven Alan, Frank & Oak, Read Wall, Lettie Gooch, Bonobos, Ministry of Supply, LeLabo Fragrances, Hazel, Declaration, Kyirisan, Compass Coffee, Glen’s Market, Cherry Blossom Creative, Typecase Industries, Foundry Gallery, Landmark Theater, Bazaar Spices, Riide Electric Bikes, ServU, Bucket Feet and soon to open Tasty Burger, Haikan and Cava Grill.

Join the fun every 3^rd Tuesday of the month from 5pm-8pm all summer long.

Tuesdays on 8^th

8^th and Florida Ave

5pm-8pm

July 19, August 16