Jul
19
Tue
Tuesdays on 8th
Jul 19 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 19thTuesdays 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

 

 

Jul
23
Sat
Summer Floral Design Workshop @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 23 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Summer Floral Design Workshop

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.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Jul
29
Fri
Nat Geo Live’s “The Geeks” @ National Geographic Society Headquarters
Jul 29 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This summer, National Geographic is hosting a series of Greek themed events in honor of our new exhibit, The Greeks- Agamemnon to Alexander the Great. National Geographic is hosting “The Geeks” event next week to celebrate the ancient Greeks’ discoveries in science, math and history. This event will feature food, happy hour, and stories from six National Geographic Young Explorers fresh from the field. Here are all of the details:
National Geographic Live: “The Geeks”
July 29, 2016, 6-9PM
Tickets starting at $15
National Geographic Society Headquarters
1600 M St NW
Washington, D.C., US, 20036

 

Smithsonian at 8: “PostSecret Revealed: A Party at the Postal Museum” @ National Postal Museum
Jul 29 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

WHAT:  SMITHSONIAN at 8 presents “PostSecret Revealed: A Party at the Postal Museum”

 

WHEN: Friday, July 29, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)

 

WHERE: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE

 

Nothing spices up a party better than spilling a few secrets—and Frank Warren knows more than a million of them. That’s how many postcards from around the world have filled his mailbox since he started the wildly popular PostSecret project in 2004. The anonymous confessions—silly, moving, surprising, provocative, and sometimes disturbing—have already provided the material for six books. The Postal Museum’s exhibition PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard is the perfect reason for a party.

Guests can join Warren for an inside look at the PostSecret phenomenon, as he speaks exclusively with VIP ticket-holders from 7 to 8 p.m. The celebration continues with opportunities for guests to try their hand at crafting their own mail art, and post or tweet a secret they’ve been wanting to tell. They’ll also enjoy music by DJ Alkimist, cocktails, and more as they wander through some of the museum’s fascinating exhibits after hours.

PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard includes hundreds of thousands of postcards sent to Frank Warren. The exhibition tells a contemporary story of mail and the postal service, highlighting the aesthetics of the artfully decorated cards and the contrast between their anonymity and the shared experiences Warren creates with them. It also demonstrates the timeless yet modern quality of postcards and reflects the overlap amongst personal communication, digital technology, and social media at the heart of the PostSecret phenomenon.

Who knows what secrets might be revealed—or created—during the evening?

Copies of Warren’s six PostSecret books are available for sale and signing.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Enjoy an exclusive conversation with Frank Warren from 7 to 8 p.m.

 

General admission $25

VIP admission $30

 

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

 

Aug
1
Mon
Citywide Karoake Contest @ Penn Social
Aug 1 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: D.C. City-Wide Karaoke Championship
When: Monday, August 1, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Penn Social, 801 E Street N.W.
Who: 8 competitive teams, celebrity judges, hundreds of entertained viewers
The DMV’s most creative and talented performers compete for karaoke league supremacy at the District Karaoke City-Wide Finals on Monday, August 1st, at Penn Social.
This isn’t American Idol or karaoke at your favorite watering hole, this is a spectacle of epic proportions. Don’t take our word for it, see what the Wall Street Journal had to say about our entertaining league (“These Karaoke Leagues Find Satisfaction in Crazy Costumes,” 12/2/2015).
Eight teams earned their spots through five divisions of weekly competition at our partner venues –  Mackey’s Public House, Policy Restaurant & Lounge, Mad Rose Tavern, and Acre 121. Performers pull out all the stops – costumes, comedy, props, and more – to elevate their performances above the average drunken party outing. You’ll see tried and true themes like Broadway, sex, and personal relationships, while other performances hit on current events like the 2016 election, PokemonGO, and more – all set to music you know and love.
The event is expected to draw more than 350 enthusiastic viewers to the basement of Penn Social who then vote for the performances with DK’s mobile voting site. Popular vote counts for half of the points in each matchup while celebrity judges comprise the other half of the vote.
The judges for the event are:
  • Jenn Gustetic, Small Business Innovation Research Program Executive at NASA
  • Mike Piotnek, District Manager at Boston Beer Company
  • Dan Milano, Managing Editor, Social Media at Circa
  • Dan Zak, Reporter at the Washington Post
District Karaoke is D.C.’s first and only social, team-based karaoke league. For more information, visit the District Karaoke website at www.distictkaraoke.com. Registration for the Fall 2016 season, which begins in September, is now open at www.districtkaraoke.com/registration. A recap of the Winter 2016 City-Wide Finals (and others) can be found here.
Aug
6
Sat
2016 Moonrise Festival @ Pimlico Racetrack
Aug 6 @ 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM

The festival featuring world-famous music stars TiëstoThe ChainsmokersTyler the CreatorZedd and more than 60 other acts returns to Baltimore’s Pimlico Racetrack this week! The Third Annual Moonrise Festival takes place Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 and will be packed with EDM and hip hop fans at one of the largest summer music festivals in the country. General admission and VIP ticket packages for Moonrise Festival are priced at $99 to $299 and are available now at www.moonrisefestival.com.

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. 
Summer Olympics pARTy @ Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Aug 6 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The golden shores of Brazil are closer than they seem at Art Soiree’s Summer Olympics Art Fusion event atop Liaison Capitol Hill. To celebrate the 2016 Olympics this August, Art Soiree is going all Brazilian with Sounds of Bossa Nova, Samba dancing, Olympics Themed Art, CopaCabana Beach (Poolside) Bar and Carnival inspired live performances! To keep up with the themes of Olympics, guests are invited to don their countries’ shirt or dress in the corresponding colors as they join in for a night that is nothing short of Lindo maravilhoso (a Brazilian saying that literally translates to Beautiful, marvelous!)
WHO: Live Band Performance by Rose Moraes (Brazilian Jazz)
           Music by DJ Playin’fields & Live Trumpet Joe Brotherton,
           Fantasy Costumes by Nat Fox & Nuit Cirque Collective
           Fire & LED Hula Hoop Performances by Anna Pienapple
           Bodyart by local artists
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, 2016
             8 p.m.-  12 a.m.
WHERE: Liaison Capitol Hill,  415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
INFO:  Event is 21+; Tickets: $10 advance; $20 at the door. http://artsoiree.com/events/olympics-party/ Benefiting artists & Art Soiree’s free year round programming
Aug
7
Sun
2016 Moonrise Festival @ Pimlico Racetrack
Aug 7 @ 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM

The festival featuring world-famous music stars TiëstoThe ChainsmokersTyler the CreatorZedd and more than 60 other acts returns to Baltimore’s Pimlico Racetrack this week! The Third Annual Moonrise Festival takes place Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 and will be packed with EDM and hip hop fans at one of the largest summer music festivals in the country. General admission and VIP ticket packages for Moonrise Festival are priced at $99 to $299 and are available now at www.moonrisefestival.com.

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.