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 w
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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 8th, a monthly program that extends regular store hours every third Tuesday of the month throughout the summer. Next Tuesday, July 19th, Tuesdays on 8th 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 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5pm-8pm all summer long.
Tuesdays on 8th
8th and Florida Ave
5pm-8pm
July 19, August 16
On Tuesday, July 19, six top DC chefs will gather at DNV Rooftop in downtown DC, for the return of “Chefs Behind Bars,” a cocktail event to benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. From 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., Washingtonians can enjoy signature drinks concocted by the city’s most renowned culinary talent, all while helping No Kid Hungry make sure all kids have the healthy food they need, every day.
Location: DNV Rooftop, 1155 14 th Street, NW, Washington DC 20005
Admission: $45 in advance; $50 at the door
Guests are invited atop one of DC’s hottest rooftop bars for an unlikely chef showdown for best cocktail. Each chef will be paired with a liquor sponsor to create one signature drink, which they will serve to the crowd and a panel of notable industry experts throughout the evening. A “people’s choice” award will be presented based on cash tips from the general public, while a “judges’ choice” award will be based on ratings from the judging panel.
In addition to cocktail sips, DNV Rooftop will provide tastes from their Japanese street food-inspired menu.
The confirmed line-up includes Chef Yo Matsuzaki (Zentan, DNV Rooftop), Chef Jonathan Dearden (Radiator), Chef Matt Adler (Osteria Morini), Chef Ryan Hackney (Bibiana), Chef Ed Scarpone (DBGB Kitchen and Bar) and Chef Seng Luangrath (Thip Khao).
“This event brings together six great restaurants in the District, their talented chefs, and host DNV Rooftop for a fantastic evening in support of No Kid Hungry. ‘Chefs Behind Bars’ will raise critical funds and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring kids get the healthy food they need every day,” said Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength.
“I’m thrilled to host ‘Chefs Behind Bars’ on our rooftop this summer,” said Chef Yo Matsuzaki. “The friendly competition among local DC chefs is a fun way to fundraise and bring awareness to No Kid Hungry’s great work in the community.”
In the event of rain, “Chefs Behind Bars” will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday, July 26.
One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including nearly 31,000 kids in DC. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and have healthy meals in the summer. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 460 million healthy meals.
Tickets to the Chefs Behind Bars event can be purchased at join.nokidhungry.org/ChefsBehindBars.
Saturday, July 23, 2016, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Tour of the cutting garden. Then learn practical floral arranging techniques and new design concepts while creating a stunning arrangement to take home.
Note: All materials are included. Payment is required in advance due to materials fees, and is non-refundable.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Tanabata: Japanese Star Festival
Saturday, July 23, 2016, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Explore the Japanese-style garden; admire the special exhibition, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945; enjoy fascinating tales; listen to delightful music; and write poems and special wishes on colorful strips of paper, called tanzaku, to hang on bamboo, following the traditional Japanese custom.
$18, $15 senior, $12 Hillwood and JASWDC members, $10 student, $5 children ages 6-18, free for children under 6.
Note: Tanabata is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
On July 29, 2016 at 6:30p.m. The Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC, Inc. will present The Art of Buying with Ken Downing, Fashion Director & Senior VP of Neiman Marcus.
FGIDC Regional Director Elaine Mensah will lead an intimate discussion on the ins and outs of buying in the fashion industry with Ken Downing, the famed tastemaker who oversees women’s and men’s trends for Neiman Marcus, manages a team of fashion editors in the company’s New York office, and provides a vision for over 200 merchants on the season’s trends.
“Mr. Downing is widely recognized as one of the most influential personalities in fashion. We are so honored to host him and bring his energy and multi-faceted knowledge of the fashion industry to our members and the Washington DC area fashion professionals interested in joining our organization,” said FGIDC Director Elaine Mensah.
Downing rose through the ranks of Neiman Marcus after starting with the company in 1990 in the Visual department of the Beverly Hills store. His experience covers the worlds of visual display, public relations, buying and trend analysis. Downing is a graduate of Seattle Central College and The Fashion Institute of Technology and has a degree in apparel design.
The event will be held at a location to be announced before the event on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and is open to all at $25 for FGI Members and $40 for non-members. Downing has generously agreed to sit down with 4 FGI members & DC based designers for one-on-one discussion and collection review. Individuals interested in this opportunity can email rsvp@fgidc.org for more information on how to secure one of these coveted spots. For tickets and more information on The Art of Buying, visit fgidcxkendowning.eventbrite.
