Feb
11
Tue
Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife  @ G.O.A.T Sports Bar
Feb 11 @ 7:00 PM – Feb 12 @ 2:00 AM

On Tuesday, February 11, from 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar (www.thegoatva.com) in Clarendon will host Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife in support of the animals devastated by the recent wildfires. Proceeds will benefit Animals Australia – Australia’s foremost national animal protection organization – with $10 donations collected at the door, which includes two drink tickets. Animals Australia is providing resources and support to expert veterinarians and caretakers tending to needs of affected wildlife. The G.O.A.T. is located at 3028 Wilson Boulevard.

WHO: Animals Australia and The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar

WHAT: Arlington’s Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife in Support of Wildfire Victims

WHEN: Tuesday, February 11 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

DONATION: $10 at the door, which includes two drink tickets

WHERE: 3028 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA

Feb
18
Tue
11th Annual NewsBash @ Pearl Street Warehouse
Feb 18 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join in for a night of fun and fundraising at the 11th Annual NewsBash.

Hosted by the DC NewsWomen, a group of women in TV and Radio in the Washington DC area, NewsBash is a charity event to help bash breast cancer. Supporters, survivors and friends will come together to help raise awareness and critical funds for this year’s beneficiary, The Step Sisters.

Tuesday, February 18
7:00-9:00 PM

Pearl Street Warehouse
33 Pearl Street SW
Washington, DC

Feb
21
Fri
Inka Road Food Fiesta @ National Museum of the American Indian
Feb 21 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Inka Road Food Fiesta

Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Potomac Atrium

 

Visitors can explore the foods found in communities that live along the Inka Road of South America. Freddie Bitsoie (Diné), executive chef of the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, and other guest chefs will share the stories and food traditions that sustained and continue to support the diverse peoples of the intricate road system. Visitors can enjoy Andean music between tastings and take part in Cultural Interpreters’ tours of the museum’s “The Great Inka Road” exhibition.

 

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru. The Inka Road Food Fiesta is free, but tickets are required. See the museum’s website for details.

Feb
23
Sun
Mardi Gras All-You-Can-Eat Bayou Brunch @ BlackJack
Feb 23 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Mardi Gras All-You-Can-Eat Bayou Brunch
12PM – 3PM, Tickets are $85.

This year there will be a DJ dropping beats all through brunch; in addition to a fierce drag performance in the lounge.

Enjoy the performance and great music while you help yourself to a full all-you-can-eat oyster and raw bar station, with all of Pearl Dive’s famed accoutrements.

Brunch libations include All-You-Can-Drink of the following: Abita Beer, Creole Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Both savory and sweet brunch bites will be provided.

Don’t worry, Black Jack’s Sunday Happy Hour still applies, starting at 4PM when we open to the public.  We will also continue the Mardi Gras drinks specials from open to close!  [Abita Beer $4, $12 Hurricane or Irish Coffee Slushies, $12 Mardi Gras Specialty Cocktails, $16 Yard Drinks.]

Tickets are $85 for all you can possibly eat and drink!

Feb
29
Sat
Leap Day with Astro Beer Hall & 305 Fitness @ Astro Beer Hall
Feb 29 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Astro Beer Hall, the newest partnership concept between Tin Shop and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, is partnering with dance party fitness class, 305 Fitness, for a brunch pop-up on Leap Day. Hosted on the mezzanine level of Astro Beer Hall, the morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructor’s, Byron Smith. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can enjoy items from Astro Beer Hall’s recently launched weekend brunch menu including bottomless coffee, a mimosa, and of course, hot cake doughnuts. Hosted on Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m., tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased here. Each ticket includes:

  • The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
  • 1 brunch entrée, choice of:
    • French Toast Doughnuts OR
    • Bacon/Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit and a side of Tater Tots OR
    • Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich on a Doughnut Bun with honey butter and hot sauce and a side of Tater Tots
  • 1 Mimosa OR Bottomless La Colombe Coffee
  • Dessert: two made-to-order hot cake doughnuts: cinnamon sugar and vanilla glaze

Astro Beer Hall is located at 1306 G St. NW DC. For more info visit www.astrobeerhall.com and follow on social media at @astrobeerhall. For more info on 305 Fitness visit https://305fitness.com/.

‘80s Dance Party to Plant 50,000+ Trees @ St. Yves Club
Feb 29 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM

When: How Soon is Saturday, February 29th

Where: St. Yves Club, 1220 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036 

Time: 8PM – 12midnight 

What: ‘80s dance tunes and their original radio star killer videos

Who: ForestPlanet, Inc. a 501c3 organization supporting high-volume reforestation projects around the world 

Also Who: DJ Neal Keller, producer of the DMV’s own ‘80s Dance Party for over 25 years 

How Much: $33 advance registration, $43 at the door (if available) 

Features: Snacks, munchies, and sodas included, full cash bar available

Register: Right here, Right now 

Mar
4
Wed
Dirty Habit + The Macallan Dinner @ Dirty Habit
Mar 4 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 Dirty Habit is collaborating with The Macallan to host an exciting, premium steak and scotch experience in the heart of Penn Quarter. Upon arrival to Dirty Habit, guests will be ushered to a welcome reception in a private room by an ambassador from The Macallan, where a handcrafted Macallan scotch whisky cocktail will greet them. A selection of luxe passed canapés and original cocktails will precede the immersive dinner experience. Executive Chef Kyoo Eom will serve an impressive five-course steak dinner, featuring certified Japanese A5 Wagyu beautifully prepared in dynamic and unique cooking styles. Each course has been designed to pair with tastings from The Macallan collection, including limited edition scotches and those from rare casks. Chef Kyoo will take guests through a sensory journey pairing each of his wagyu dishes with dynamic and storied pours. Following dinner, Dirty Habit will offer guests the option of enjoying a select cigar to close the evening relaxing by one of the urban courtyard patio fire pits. At departure, each guest will receive a special parting gift from The Macallan to remember the evening.

 

WHEN:                 Wednesday, March 4, 2020

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST

WHERE:                Dirty Habit

 555 8th Street, NW

 Washington, D.C. 20004

 Entrance on 8th Street | Valet on F Street

ADMISSION:        $275 per person. Guests must be 21+ to attend and RSVP on Eventbrite.

Mar
10
Tue
N Street Village Gala & Auction @ Marriott Marquis
Mar 10 @ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mar
26
Thu
SWAGFUNK CAG After Hours @ Capital One Café
Mar 26 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ROCK OUT with your Citizens Association Georgetown friends and neighbors on Thursday, March 26th from 6-8, with local musicians SWAGFUNK. Groove with their musical stylings that include Funk, R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Rock and Fusion that will have everyone on their feet and dancing the night away.
The super cool, industrial loft-style Capital One Café will be hosting with drinks and bites.  There are dates, bands and some exciting news to share about the concerts and of course, some sweet Concerts “Swag” to take home with you.
The Concerts “After Hours” party is INVITATION ONLY, but don’t worry about getting on the “list” or waiting behind the velvet rope: everyone who makes a $75 donation to CAG’s Concerts in the Parks by March 15th will receive an invitation (until capacity).
To make a donation now, visit CAGTown.org/Concerts.
Tiger Fork Night Market @ Tiger Fork
Mar 26 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Join Tiger Fork as it once again transforms into a lively Night Market on Thursday, March 26, transporting guests to the streets of Hong Kong while showcasing some of DC’s top female culinary talents. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Cantonese restaurant in Blagden Alley has invited guest chefs Amanda Moll of Pom Pom, and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup R&D Director Charisse Dickens and R&D Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper to serve creative street snacks at food stands throughout the restaurant, while a mini market stall will sell Chinese treats, and a DJ will spin tunes to keep the spirited energy going all night long.
Amanda Moll is the executive chef of Pom Pom, whimsical woman-led restaurant serving small plates with big flavors, female-produced wines and creative cocktails. Chef Moll will serve:
Sunshine Curry
Turmeric, Ginger, Lime Leaf, Coconut Milk Based Curry Sauce with Charred-Curried Cauliflower, Oakwood Shiitake Mushroom, Micro Thai Basil
Pynk Noods
Beet-Dyed Pasta, Goat Cheese Bechamel, Pickled Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Micro Opal Basil
Think Food Group’s R&D Director Charisse Dickens joined the company in 2010 as a sous chef at minibar by José Andrés. She eventually joined the company’s research and development team, where she now leads creative development of new restaurants and works with chefs across TFG’s nearly three dozen locations to support new menu concepts. She will serve a poké in the traditional style she grew up with in Hawaii.
Think Food Group’s R&D pastry chef Rochelle Cooper first joined Chef Andres’ team in 2015 at minibar by José Andrés, moving over to the research & development team in 2018 to create desserts for menus across TFG’s nearly three dozen restaurants. She will serve an elevated take on mango sticky rice with coconut espuma.
And Tiger Fork’s talented Chef de Cuisine Jong Son will serve XO Chicharrones with whipped tofu sauce, and Mantou Chili Crab throughout the evening.
Barr Hill will be on-site offering complimentary gin tastings. And Tiger Fork’s beverage director Ian Fletcher will serve several Night Market-themed gin cocktails.
Guests can peruse traditional Chinese wares from a mini market stall, such as Chinese Zodiac-inspired prints and rubber stamps from local artist Sarah Muse, specialty candies, fruits, trinkets, jewelry, herbs, and gifts.
And DJ beYou will spin upbeat dance music from 10pm to midnight.
Tiger Fork’s Night Market is free to attend and open to the public. No ticket or reservation for the event is required and walk-ins are welcome as all offerings will be first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit www.tigerforkdc.com or call 202-733-1152.
WHO:         Tiger Fork
Chefs Nathan Beauchamp and Jong Son
Bar Director Ian Fletcher
Guest Chef Amanda Moll (Pom Pom)
Guest Chef R&D Chef Charisse Dickens (Think Food Group)
Guest Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper (Think Food Group)
Barr Hill Gin
WHEN:       Thursday, March 26, 2020
8 p.m. – midnight
WHERE:     Tiger Fork
922 N Street NW
                    Washington, DC 20001