Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater kicks off the 2019/20 Season with a free Community Day and Props Sale on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mead Center (1101 Sixth Street, SW). The day will feature an Arena Stage Prop Sale with beautiful pieces from Arena Stage productions up for sale; performances from award nominated tap dancer Leo Manzari (Arena Stage’s Sophisticated Ladies, Tappin Thru Life and Hoizer’s music video for “Almost (Sweet Music)”); and a behind-the-scenes Q&A with our Arena Stage Production Team to discuss some of Arena’s most exciting productions!
Filled with activities for all ages, this full day of programming celebrates Arena Stage’s 2019/20 Season. Feel the rhythm of Southwest D.C. through dynamic, live music, face painting, storytelling, great food, pony rides and dance performances that reflect the sounds and themes of the upcoming Arena Stage season. Traditional and contemporary Cuban rhythms will be brought to life by the DC Cuban All-Stars; the jazz, blues and soul vocalist Akua Allrich will give audiences a feel for the music in August Wilson’s Seven Guitars; and the DC Casineros Dance Company will offer classes and performances that can make anyone a dancer. Community Day is FREE and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Other scheduled activities include live music from Americana band Justin Trawick and the Common Good; fantastic aerial performances from Wings Aerial Entertainment; music by trumpeter, singer and lyricist Jared “MK Zulu” Bailey; face painting; and great food from restaurants in Southwest D.C. including Masala Art and Station 4.
Arena Stage’s Props Sale beginning at 1 p.m., features select prop items from historic productions including Carousel, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Kleptocracy, Disgraced, Smart People, Mother Courage and Junk. Items range from $1-$900 and include full dining room table sets, lounge chairs, and specially-priced handmade prop and set pieces that will be perfect in any living or office space. Both cash and credit cards are accepted.
Beginning at 2 p.m. Arena’s Grape Stand will open. This wine and beer garden will offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to relax on Arena’s terrace with a glass of wine or a cold beer while playing a variety of lawn games.
For additional details about Community Day on August 24, visit arenastage.org/communityday.
District Hemp Botanicals announces its Grand Opening Happy Hour and Wellness Pop-Up to celebrate its third location at 1323 Connecticut Avenue (2nd Floor) on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 6-8 pm.
“We are thrilled to have a new location of District Hemp Botanicals in the heart of DC’s vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood and we are looking forward to bringing the highest quality CBD products, wellness workshops, and events to the surrounding community,” said owner Barbara Biddle. “Our grand opening celebration will showcase a variety of our favorite wellness brands and we invite the whole community to join in the fun.”
The grand opening will feature music, product demos, giveaways, free CBD massages, CBD-infused mocktails, swag bags, samples, tastings, and food from HipCityVeg. As part of the evening’s grand opening festivities, District Hemp will host a wellness pop-up in the adjacent Epic Yoga space featuring:
- District Herbs
- Georgetown Massage & Bodywork
- Aethera Beauty
- Rose Glow Tea Room
- Hemp Kettle Tea
- Kazooted Chocolates
- Extreme Terpz
- i and i Botanicals
- National Holistic Healing Center
- Klean by Kerensa
- And more!
The first 30 customers will receive a free 250 mg CBD tincture with RSVP and purchase.
Downtown DC’s newest pop up arts market launches as Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) hosts Capital Arts Collective. The series kicks off on June 20 and continues through September every third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area’s most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom designed items, home goods, and more.
Capital Arts Collective aims to celebrate and support the local art scene. The RRB/ITC is excited to welcome homegrown artisans to Wilson Plaza; with plenty of seating and eateries it’s the perfect place for art enthusiasts of all ages, to grab lunch, browse and shop from the best creators in the DMV area. Capital Arts Collective is a program of RRB/ITC and is sponsored by TCMA (A Drew Company).
View this summer’s artists: https://itcdc.com/capital-
What: Capital Arts Collective (#CapitalArtsCollective)
When: June 20, July 18, August 15, & September 19, from 10 am- 2 pm.
Where: Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle Station
Who: Free and open to the public
Guests are invited to Macy’s Metro Center to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at its annual window unveiling. Customers will experience an evening of cheer at Macy’s Holiday Market featuring festive shopping, treats, live entertainment, and a special appearance by Santa who will reveal this year’s themed windows. The evening will include musical performances by Natasha Bedingfield and other surprise guests with more fun inside for the little ones where they can enjoy arts and crafts and take a photo with Santa.
The theme of this year’s windows is “Believe In The Wonder.” The six windows located on G Street will be centered on the joy of sharing holiday season festivities with those we love. Generations of visitors will find variations of their own holiday traditions mirrored in the windows; each featuring a cast of enchanting characters sharing the spirit of the season in Washington, D.C.
*Event subject to change or cancellation. Show times are subject to change. |
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Macy’s Metro Center Thursday, November 21st @ 5PM 1201 G St NW Washington, DC 20005 |
Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 30
Starting at 11:00 a.m.
Select Participating Businesses
Old Town Business proudly presents the first-ever Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Shop and dine in Old Town on November 30 starting at 11 am until close and get your map stamped to win the grand prize. Visit 10 of your favorite businesses to be entered to win. No purchase is necessary. Every stamp after your first 10 is another entry into the raffle. Shoppers can download their map on the Old Town Business website or pick up one in the participating businesses below.
Scavenger Hunt Participating Businesses Includes:
Gold works
Fibre Space
Penny Post
Threadleaf
Red Barn Mercantile
The Hour
Bellacara
Ten Thousand Villages
Bishop Boutique
The Light Horse Restaurant
The Dog Park
The Shoe Hive
The Hive
Monday’s Child
Pizzeria Paradiso
3 Sister’s Boutique
The Lucky Knot
Old Town Books
The Christmas Attic
Chadwicks Restaurant
Haute Dogs & Fries
For more information about these holiday events, visit OldTownBoutiqueDistrict.com or Old Town Business.com.
All Crafts Considered Returns To NPR
NPR is excited to welcome back All Crafts Considered, a fan favorite holiday event here at the NPR Headquarters. After a two-year hiatus, All Crafts will be in its sixth year at NPR, and we’re inviting the public in to enjoy an afternoon of shopping and holiday cheer. There will be unique gifts and homemade goods by an array of local artisans and makers from all around the DMV area.
The Commons, NPR’s fan shop, will also be open, offering an array of great gift ideas for public radio fans of all ages!
Stop by our building in NoMa on Friday, December 6th, between 3 and 8 p.m. ET for holiday fun and locally made gifts.
The 16th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale returns to on Saturday, February 8, in the heart of Old Town. Deemed in the region the longest-running boutique driven warehouse sale, the popular mid-winter event will take place at the Westin Hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun, yet casual, free to enter event will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region.
2020 Participating Boutiques include (as of January 8):
Clothing
CCH Collection
Dresscode Style
J McLaughlin
Mission Edit
Pacers
Periwinkle
Sara Campbell
Scout & Molly’s Boutique (Annapolis, Bethesda, One Loudon, Reston locations)
The Hive
TSalt
Vintage Mirage
WRABYN Boutique
Jewelry/Accessories/Beauty
Cara Hosiery
Eye2Eye
Mystique Jewelers
Nourish & Refine
Queen Bee Designs
She’s Unique
The Way U Shop
Wear Ever Jewelry
Home
Patina Polished Living
Kids
Monday’s Child
Shoes
Bishop Boutique
Eight Royale
Sassanova
The Shoe Hive
The event will also have a variety of promotional activities such as:
- In-line Giveaways & Prizes from participating boutiques;
- Mind the Mat – complimentary pilates classes between 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.;
- AR Workshop Alexandria – Get Crafty! AR Workshop is popping by again with another crafty DIY Make & Take Station! Stop by between 8:00 am-10:00 am and make a mini wood sign you will get to take home. If you missed out last year, they’ll be raffling off another Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop (valued at $85)! Purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win a seat in an upcoming class! Raffle Winner will be announced at 10:00. Seats are first-come, first-served and while supplies last.
- Penny Post will be on hand to entertain the crowds with button making and pencil embossing. You can also write a letter to a friend and tell them what great deals you found at this year’s warehouse sale!
- Salon DeZen – Complimentary glitter and mini braid bar from 8:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the region’s finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise, and throughout the day the sale has a steady pace of shoppers. Folks that decide to wait until the last few hours of the sale can score even more markdown deals with merchants looking to move seasonal merchandise.
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. The pass will be good for yourself and a guest to enjoy the sale a full hour before the doors open to the public. Contest ends midnight on Thursday, February 6. Lucky winners will be notified on February 7th. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale/ for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and $5 garage parking at select garages surrounding the Westin Alexandria (visit website for location details). The Westin will also offer a shuttle the King Street Metro starting at 7 a.m.