The famed Gilt Sample Sale presented by Gilt City is returning to D.C.!

When: Friday, October 27 from 7 – 11PM

            Saturday, October 28 from 9AM – 5PM

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th St NE)

What: Shoppers won’t want to miss exploring the treasure trove of designer finds at up to 80% off retail. The sale will feature men’s and women’s fashions and accessories from brands like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Sandro, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Paul Smith and John Varvatos, as well as kids, home and decor items.

Guests can visit Gilt.com to learn more and purchase tickets to the sale. In addition to racks and rows of designer duds, they can expect to enjoy –

• Sounds by DJ Sean Peoples and DJ KC Higgins

• Complimentary cocktails

• A lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City

• Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water to help you keep your strength up as you shop

• Cold-pressed juices and Glow shots from South Block Juice

• Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS

• Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack

• Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar

Kids of all ages along with their four-legged friends are invited to attend the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District’s (MVT CID) annual Fall Fun Day, held this year onSaturday, October 28 at Milian Park at 5th and Massachusetts Avenue, NW from 10:00 AM to noon. The festive neighborhood event marks the final day of the FRESHFARM MVT Market, which will be open from 10 AM to 2 PMfeaturing delicious locally-grown fall produce and veggies, pastries, breads, grass-fed meats, cheeses and eggs along with homemade sauces, jams and other house-made items. Free activities at the large park set with straw bale seating areas will include a pumpkin bowling game, bouncy house, banjo musician, face painting, cider tastings courtesy Black Rock Orchard, free popcorn and mini-pumpkin painting courtesy 5^th Street Ace Hardware, a kid costume parade around the park. a dog costume parade on the red carpet with prizes for the top three costumes, and plenty of sweet treats for everyone.

Fall Fun Day Schedule:

10:00 AM Until Noon — Face Painting, Mini Pumpkin Painting, Games & Sweets, Pumpkin Bowling, Bouncy House, Music

10:30 AM — Mini-Monsters Costume Parade (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

11:15 AM — Dog Costume Parade & Contest (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

There will be a big Halloween party in Penn Quarter at the end of this month. And even though it’s taking place outside in a space the size of a city block, some Washingtonians may still not see it happening. Is it a trick? Not in the least. Dirty Habit is inviting Halloween celebrators to party all night long on Saturday, October 28 in its fully-enclosed patio! The celebration promises to be a wicked good time with an assortment of treats for guests aged 21 and up.

Similar to the popular brunch punches that Lead Bartender Sarah Ruiz mixes up every weekend, Ruiz will be brewing a Halloween-themed punch in her cauldron exclusively for the event. Dishes from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom’s new fall menu will be available a la carte. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy a proper sit-down dinner before heading to the patio for the night’s festivities. Live DJ entertainment, dancing, and costumes will be celebrated from 9:30 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Guests donning the most unique and eye-catching costumes will be surprised with Dirty Habit gift certificates!

What:  Wicked Garden Party at Dirty Habit

When:  Saturday, October 28

Time:  9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Where:  Dirty Habit. 555 8^th Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20004

Tickets: FREE! This event is free, non-ticketed, and open to the public. Must be 21+ to attend.

It’s time…

To sign up for this year’s DC Tweed Ride! They’ve done it every year since 2009, and they’re not stopping now.

Meet up October 29 around noon at a secret location (that will be shared with those who sign up for the ride). You’ll cruise through District streets, take breaks for pictures and snacks, and then gather for a night of merriment and style at Roofers Union.
The party will be going strong from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and will feature the legendary Dandy Wellington and His Band, food, drinks, and the most stylish dandies and dames on this side of the Atlantic!

Three types of ticket are available:

• Free Ride Registration ticket (enables us to e-mail you with start location details on 10/27/2017),*
• Ticket to the Jazz Age Jam at Roofers Union without food or
• Ticket to our Jazz Age Jam at Roofers Union with food.**

* You must register for the ride to receive the ride information and start location, even if you purchase party tickets. Each adult rider must register separately.

**Tickets that include the buffet meal must be purchased by October 26 to provide the venue with enough notice to prepare for our hungry riders.

Dust off those vintage bikes and browse your favorite vintage and thrift shops — it’s time for fall’s best social ride!

Grab your ticket below and meet us Sunday, October 29 around noon at a secret location (that will be disclosed to those who sign up for the ride.)

We’ll cruise through 10-12 miles at an easy pace, take breaks for pictures and snacks, and shortly after the ride ends, we’ll gather at Roofers Union in Adams Morgan for a night of music, dancing, and style.

On Halloween eve, from 6:30-9:30pm, the Heurich House Museum will hold a mock funeral for the spirit of Temperance. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the night Washington drank the remainder of its alcohol before Prohibition took over the city, this event is an effort to permanently banish the spirits of temperance from returning to the city.

The evening’s ceremony will mimic the fake funerals for “John Barleycorn” which were held across the country by temperance leaders when Prohibition was enacted in America. Prohibition arrived in Washington, DC earlier than the rest of the nation, on midnight between October 31 and November 1, 1917. For the next 16 years, Washington, DC brewers were forced to stop production causing many businesses to close permanently.

During the “open casket wake”, ceremony, and post-funeral reception, guests will work alongside modern-day DC beer and spirits industry leaders to perform the ritual ceremonies required to keep temperance at bay. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest mourning clothes and participate in the funereal activities.

The event will take place at the historic home of DC’s most successful brewmaster, Christian Heurich, from 6:30-9:30pm on October 31, 2017. Tickets include unlimited drinks, food, and entertainment. To purchase tickets, go to http://bit.ly/HHMTemp.