Jun
6
Wed
Dine-N-Dash Culinary Tour @ Various
Jun 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
José Andrés is bringing back D.C.’s favorite culinary tour, Dine-N-Dash.
Dine-N-Dash is hosted by World Central Kitchen, an NGO of chefs creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty across the globe, which was founded by Andres in 2010. José will be joined once again by celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, and others to be announced, for this year’s event, taking place on June 6th.
This year’s ​event will include over 30 restaurants in the dine- worthy Penn Quarter and 14th Street neighborhoods. Guests will spend the evening “dashing” from restaurant to restaurant, sampling chefs’ favorite dishes and drinks.

Both GA and VIP tickets will be available for sale beginning March 1st. VIP tickets include the same benefits of GA tickets plus a VIP only pre-party from 5:30pm – 7pm, hosted by Andrés, exclusive VIP-only restaurants, and access to a VIP post party!
Get your tickets early! Purchases made during the month of March will receive $25 off GA tickets, and $50 off VIP tickets! These will sell out!
When: Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: Pre-Sale GA: $125, GA: $150, Pre-Sale VIP: $350.00, VIP: $400 Tickets: Available today at https://dinendash.info/
Aura Spa Summer Mixer @ Aura Spa
Jun 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step out of the summer heat and relax at Aura Spa. The popular day spa is hosting a Summer Mixer at its Logan Circle location, promising a night of pampering on Wednesday, June 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 1517 15th Street NW. Complimentary champagne and desserts will be served throughout the evening.

Sample various spa products and enjoy a refreshing night with free chair massages and skin analyses by expert Aura Spa estheticians. Aura Spa swag bags will be provided, while attendees can preview brand new summer skin treatments. Guests will also be entered into a raffle to win an assortment of Aura spa services and products. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here, and for more information on Aura Spa, visit www.auraspa.net.

WHO:        Aura Spa – Logan Circle

 

WHAT:      Summer Mixer

                  Complimentary Summer Cocktails & Desserts

                  Complimentary Skin Analyses & Chair Massages

 

WHEN:       Wednesday, June 6th

                  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:    Aura Spa – Logan Circle

                  1517 15th Street NW

                  Washington, DC 20005

 

RSVP:        Guests may RSVP here.

 

Jun
7
Thu
Lip Sync for Justice @ Arnold & Porter LLP
Jun 7 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council 
for a night of lip sync, karaoke, networking and fun.
Unleash your inner pop star or just sit back and enjoy the show!
Proceeds from this event go towards the DC Bar Foundation’s efforts to help provide access to justice for District residents in need of legal representation.
   
Thursday, June 7, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arnold & Porter LLP
Visit the website for more information on how you can support this event. Our sponsorship form, registration page, and prior year’s pictures are available here.
Ocean’s 8 Preview Party at Smithsonian @ National Museum of American History
Jun 7 @ 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Grab your crew and your shades because the con is about to begin. Ocean’s 8 is opening at the Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC on June 7th.
 
Having This Much Fun Should Be a Crime
We’re kicking off opening night with a themed party featuring live music from the film’s soundtrack, delicious appetizers & refreshments, and a fun photo-worthy themed backdrop with props.
Attire: Black-tie optional OR come dressed as a thief!
 
The Ocean’s 8 party ticket includes:
  • Ocean’s 8 movie ticket
  • Food and drinks included
  • Fun photo ops with an Ocean’s 8 themed backdrop and props. 
  • Live performance from Perfekt Blends playing songs from the Ocean’s 8 soundtrack.
$100 total ($85 for the party, $15 for the movie ticket)
Choose from two different film & party ideas:
Film 7pm-9pm & Party 9pm-11pm. OR Party from 7:30pm-9:30pm & Film 9:30pm-11:30pm
 
About the film:
Criminal mastermind Debbie Ocean and seven other female thieves try to pull off the heist of the century at New York’s annual Met Gala. Their target — a necklace that’s worth more than $150 million.
 
Jun
8
Fri
Crystal City Friday at the Fountain @ Crystal City Water Park
Jun 8 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Crystal City’s summertime happy hour is back, opening a month early and announcing a new partnership with The Stand  bringing food and beverage from local restaurants and an exciting live music lineup. Starting on May 4, each Friday from 5-9 pm, attendees can listen to live music from a variety of bands while enjoying local bites and drink.

This new partnership brings the focus on local flavor, highlighting some of the best new food trends the area has to offer. This free event is open to people of all ages, providing a place for residents, workers and visitors to listen, relax, and wind down from their busy week.

What: Fridays at the Fountain

When: Every Friday May – October from 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Crystal City Water Park – 1751 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

Live Music Schedule:

May 4       Revelator Hill
May 11     Whiskey Pull
May 18     Zach Cutler & Friends
May 25     Gordon Sterling 3
June 1      Big Bad Juju
June 8      Mary El Band
June 15    Revelator Hill
June 22    Jonathan Sloane Trio
June 29    Holly Montgomery
July 6       The Jogo Project
July 13     The Jon Miller Band
July 20     Gordon Sterling and the People
July 27     Big Bad Juju

**Later dates to be announced**

Admission: 100% Free to enter, listen, and relax; food and drink for purchase (credit cards accepted) – $5 for beer/wine. $20 to join the Mug Club and receive a branded, reusable mug.

Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party  @ Torpedo Factory Art Center
Jun 8 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party 
June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm
Tickets: $45 until May 25. $55 afterwards (must be 21+)

Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a 7-day online auction of artwork by The Art League’s esteemed faculty of artists. Join us for the kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid” on Friday, June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm in the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Each ticket includes: event admission, the opportunity to see all of the artwork in person, access to the Silent Auction, a souvenir wine glass, eight redeemable wine tasting tags + one full pour, and a complementary light buffet.

The auction, ticket sales, and a portion of the wine and food sales, all raise money to benefit The Art League and its programs.

Auction items continue to be added! Watch this page for updates: https://www.32auctions.com/ArtOnTheVine2018


Location:
(located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center)
Alexandria, VA 22314
 
Information:
 
Gallery Hours:
Daily, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Open Thursdays until 9:00 pm
Sundays, 12:00 noon–6:00 pm
 
*The Torpedo Factory may close at 5:00 pm for events. Please check Today’s Hours to see if this affects your visit. 
Art on the Vine @ Torpedo Factory Art Center
Jun 8 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party
June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm
Tickets: $55 (must be 21+)

Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a seven day online auction of artwork by The Art League’s esteemed faculty of artists. The kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid,” on Friday, June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, features 10 wines from small artisan vineyards around the world.

 
The wine selection, ranging from light and fresh to full-bodied, has been curated by Well Crafted Beverage. Three reds, three whites, three sparklers, and one sweet wine are available to taste.

Each ticket includes: event admission, the opportunity to see all of the artwork in person, access to the Silent Auction, a souvenir wine glass, eight redeemable wine tasting tags + one full pour, and a complementary light buffet provided by Chadwicks. Live music will be in full swing with the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers.

 
The auction, ticket sales, and a portion of the wine and food sales, all raise money to benefit The Art League and its programs.

Auction items continue to be added. Watch this page for updates: https://www.32auctions.com/ArtOnTheVine2018

 
Jun
9
Sat
URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH @ Urbana
Jun 9 @ 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH

Perfectly situated at the start of the Capital Pride Parade route, Urbana is hosting its annual “Pride + Shine” party on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The restaurant will be transformed into a lively Pride celebration complete with food, libations, and a fierce dance party with DJ Trayze. Special guest Mike Hot-Pence will be at the all-day brunch for the second year in a row. Sporting his signature hot pants, the “Vice President” will be chatting with guests, taking photos, and collecting donations to benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. 

 

“Pride + Shine” Bar Package

Urbana is opening the bar from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a special drink package for its “Pride + Shine” brunch party. For $50, guests have the option to choose select beer, wine, or their favorite mixed cocktail. Guests may purchase this bar package in advance at PrideAndShine2018.Eventbrite.com or at the door.

 

There is no entry fee to attend Urbana’s “Pride + Shine” brunch party. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 202-956-6650 or visiting www.urbanadc.com. Patio seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests may inquire about patio reservations to guarantee front-row seating and a direct view of the Capital Pride Parade. The parade starts at Urbana, giving all “Pride + Shine” party-goers the opportunity to see everything first!

“19”, The Musical @ Arts Club of Washington
Jun 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 9, 2018
  • 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • The Arts Club of Washington (map)

19, written and directed by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, with music composed by Charlie Barnett, is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, the suffragists and their fight to get women the right to vote— the 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, spoken word, dance and audience interaction. June 9th at the Arts Club of Washington, the newly revised Act I, including all 19 original, new songs with piano accompaniment, will be presented! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see how “the musical sausage is made.” Witness the creative process and be a part of something truly extraordinary! (This is a “staged reading” workshop. There will also be a Q&A with the creators after the performance!)

19 is A Through the 4th Wall Productions performance, proudly presented by FABUM.

For seating, please arrive 15 minutes early. There will be a full bar and light refreshments starting at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $20; Purchase HERE.

Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala @ Arlington Arts Center
Jun 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What:

Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala at Arlington Arts Center
a classy, fun filled evening of outdoor performances, food and amusements

Featuring:

Jane Franklin Dance: Emily Crews, Kelly Hogan, Carrie Monger, Kelsey Rohr, Amy Scaringe, Brynna Shank, Rebecca Weiss

When:

Saturday June 9, 2018 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Where:

Arlington Arts Center

3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Directions to Arlington Arts Center at https://arlingtonartscenter.org/about/planyourvisit

About Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala
Join your creative peers for a classy, arts-filled evening at Arlington Arts Center in support of Jane Franklin Dance, a local nonprofit whose 2018-19 Season includes both cutting-edge collaborations and wide-ranging community outreach.
Your ticket earns you access to the event’s outdoor performances of Auto-Audio, a site specific romp to music by The Shadows featuring the surf guitar favorite “Apache.”
Performances also include new work for Forty+ choreographed by Emily Crews.
Forty+ performs a varied repertory by multiple choreographers to celebrate the collective creativity of people past the age of 40.
Fine performances await plus food and refreshment including a wine tasting and light supper. A silent auction features items from dozens of local restaurants and retailers: Port City Brewing Company, Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, Wolf Trap, Lebanese Taverna, and many others. The Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala, which honors the memory of JFD’s former Board president, will take place Saturday June 9, 2018 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Tickets:

www.janefranklin.com or phone 703-933-1111
Your ticket includes performance admission, light supper,
silent auction, and wine tasting.

$100 (VIP: Program acknowledgement, extra minutes at silent auction)

$80 (at door)

$60 (until May 20)

$40 (student discount)

$200 (group of 4)

*PLEASE PHONE 703.933.1111 TO PURCHASE a student ticket