Copperwood Tavern is continuing the tradition of a fall festival in the Shirlington Village with Shucktoberfest, a craft beer and oyster festival featuring over thirty local craft breweries and cideries, and Waverly Point oysters from Northern Neck, VA. The event will take place on Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Brewery tents, oyster tents, and food and vendor tents will line the streets of the picturesque Shirlington Village creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons and their pups! Guests who purchase tickets will be able to redeem them for beers and oysters.
The event is meant to highlight made in Virginia products and will showcase local artisans and their goods. Food tents of Shirlington restaurants will sell gourmet street-friendly fare for all to enjoy. For our younger visitors, family-friendly activities will be going all day.
Tickets are on sale now and are $25 until September 15th, when they will increase to $30 until the day of, where tickets will be $35. General admission tickets include 10 tickets. (1 TICKET = Beer – OR – Two Oysters). Guests may purchase additional tickets at the event.
Master Cocktail Class Series: Hendricks Gin
Join the St. Regis Bar and Hendricks gin for a fun and interactive cocktail class showcasing the art of the beloved gin and tonic cocktail. Guests will learn about Hendricks gin from a Hendricks representative, while learning how to make the perfect tonic. Led by the hotel’s esteemed bar team and Hendricks, guests will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktail tastings and a special parting gift. Saturday, October 20, 4 pm to 6 pm. $55 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Come by and celebrate dance and art with DTSBDC and other arts-interested Washingtonians ahead of the premiere of “Silhouettes” at the National Portrait Gallery. Monday, October 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm at the Darlington House in Dupont Circle (1610 20th Street NW): First drink (cocktail, wine or beer) and an array of yummy hors d’oeuvres will be included. Cash bar available for additional orders. RSVP here: https://silhouettes_
The modern dance company is at a unique intersection of visual art and modern dance with choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess creating dance works inspired by museum exhibitions as the Smithsonian’s first-ever choreographer-in-residence.
Dr. Erick Hosaka of Hosaka Dental, Board Member of Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, and The Diplomats of Dance Society are hosting a Happy two-Hour ahead of the premiere of “Silhouettes” at the National Portrait Gallery (Saturday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th). More info below:
About “Silhouettes”:
Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the Smithsonian’s first ever Choreographer-in-Residence, and his company will respond to the amazing “Black Out” exhibition in a poignant modern dance work with video by designer Kelly Colburn on Saturday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th at the National Portrait Gallery, McEvoy Auditorium, 6:30pm.
“Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now,” an exhibition that explores the relatively unstudied art form of silhouettes—cut paper profiles—which were a hugely popular and democratic form of portraiture in the 19th century.
RSVP required: https://silhouettes_
All RSVP/giving levels are a tax-deductible donation to Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization.
‘Howl-o-ween’ on the Pet-friendly Patio – Saturday, October 27
Radiator will host ‘Howl-o-ween,’ a weekend happy hour for humans and furry friends from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Human guests may enjoy $5 bar snacks including sriracha deviled eggs and charred shishito peppers from Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden and a cauldron of craft cocktails from the bar team. Plus, Radiator will be handing out trick-or-treat goody bags for all dogs joining this special Saturday afternoon happy hour, with extra doggy biscuits for the canines in costume.
‘Howl-o-ween’ will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Radiator’s patio, weather permitting. Radiator seats patio guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
Butler’s Orchard | 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, Maryland
Join DC Fray at Butler’s Orchard for a spooky evening filled with music, games, and s’mores over a festive bonfire. You can cook your own hotdog over the fire and take advantage of all you can drink beer & wine. DC Fray’s Halloween Bonfire Party will be a little fun & a little frightening. It’s a Halloween bash, so dress up if you dare! Prizes will be given for the best costume. The undertaking will start promptly at 8pm. In order not to upset the local spirits, it’s best to show up on time. The party cannot start until everyone checks in. *Must be 21+
What you get:
- Bonfire party
- Best costume competition & prize
- All-you-can-drink beer and wine
- S’mores & hotdogs
- Music & DC Fray games
- DC Fray Event Squad making sure you have an amazing time
Event: Washington Area Women’s Foundation 20th Anniversary Leadership Luncheon
Logistics: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | Marriott Marquis | 901 Massachusetts Ave NW | Networking: 11:00am-Noon | Luncheon: Noon-1:30 pm
Details: Be among the over 1,000 attendees representing the Washington area’s most influential businesses, foundations, individuals and legislators using their passion, influence and generosity to create real change for our community. You will experience an inspirational celebration of the power of investing in women and girls in the Washington region. And this year w’ell have a very “special guest!” Come and delight in the surprise.
Tickets: Individual tickets start at $200.
Musical Entertainment
Bar Rouge at Kimpton Rouge Hotel invites Washingtonians to show off their pumpkin carving skills at the bar’s Pumpkin Carving Contest, taking place on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The lounge will set up carving stations throughout the space and provide a limited number of pre-scooped pumpkins as well as safe carving tool kits. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., pumpkins will be distributed to patrons. Pumpkins are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests should be sure to arrive early.
Participants will have until 7:30 p.m. to carve the pumpkins, at which point the winner will be announced. The winner of “Most Glamorous Gourd” (best overall design) will receive a $50 bar gift certificate to Bar Rouge. The winning pumpkins will be displayed in the bar for the rest of the night.
During the pumpkin carving, patrons can enjoy seasonal drinks by lead bartender Julia Christie-Robin including a Count Chocula specialty cocktail with Absolut Vodka, Whole Milk, Cocoa Puffs Cereal, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon and Lemon Zest ($6) as well as Devil’s Backbone O’Fest Oktoberfest Lager ($5). Happy Hour prices will be offered for the duration of the event until 8:00 p.m., including $6 mixed drinks, $5 beer and $9 wine.
For those already committed to trick-or-treating, Kimpton Rouge Hotel’s front desk will also be passing out candy to neighborhood children in costume on Halloween night.
Bar Rouge is located in the Kimpton Rouge Hotel at 1315 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. For more information please call 202-232-8000 or visit www.barrouge.com
On Halloween, from 6-9pm, the Heurich House Museum will hold a clue hunt through the museum, focusing on the Spiritualist beliefs of the Heurich family. Medium Madame Warneke has been directed by the spirits to hold a gathering and needs help revealing the reason why these ghosts have come forward.
The hunt will be led by “Madame Warneke”, played by Mari Rodela, co-owner of DC Brau Brewing Co. and President of the DC Brewers’ Guild. Mrs. Warneke was a famous DC medium in the early 20th century. Her studio was located at I Street NW and the Heurichs attended her séances during their lifetime. The Evening Star newspaper wrote a multi-page expose revealing her as a fraud in 1900. During last year’s Halloween celebration, guests conducted a special ceremony and “sacrificed” a bottle of DC Beer Week Solidarity Beer to appease the spirits and keep temperance at bay on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Prohibition in Washington, DC.
The event will take place at the historic home of DC’s most successful brewmaster, Christian Heurich, from 6-9pm on October 31, 2018. Tickets include snacks and entertainment. Drinks will be available for purchase by adults 21 and older. To purchase tickets, go to https://bit.ly/2J7NRFw
El Día de los Muertos Celebration
Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m.
Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
Join us for an evening of music, dancing and crafts in celebration of Latin American heritage, including special performances by the DC-based band Los Gallos Negros and dancers from the Maru Montero Dance Company.
