Rise, shine and become one with yourself at 12 Stories’ morning of self-care on Sunday, February 16 from 11am to 1pm, featuring a holistic pop-up yoga class, post-sweat social hour, candle-making course and more. Come down to The Wharf’s hottest nightlife destination (75 District Square SW) to enjoy:
- An hour of rooftop yoga taught by Abby Paterson, known for her soulful, breath-centric flow. (Class space will be first-come-first-served and the first 25 guests to RSVP will be gifted yoga mats to take home.)
- A post-sweat social hour, including specialty cocktails made with BarSol Pisco and light bites set against 12 Stories’ unparalleled views of the D.C. skyline.
- A body scrub and affirmation candle-making course, led by Kita Love.
- Additional pampering with a $10 mini hydrojelly facial mask by licensed esthetician Georgia Ruggiero of Georgia Leith Skin Care Studio.
The chance to win a beauty raffle valued at $150!
Tickets are $20 and to snag yours, visit the Eventbrite link here. (Remember, this event is 21+)
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.
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!
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/.
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:
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Dirty Habit
ADMISSION: $275 per person. Guests must be 21+ to attend and RSVP on Eventbrite.
Events DC announces tickets on sale now for 12th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020. This year, the event will be held in a new location at the extraordinary Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is an annual gathering of embassy chefs representing countries across the globe. The event offers guests an immersive culinary experience that is unique to Washington, DC. The 12th annual event has historically featured more than 40 participating embassies, who have proudly come together to showcase their home countries’ rich culture, unique flavors and traditions, culminating in a friendly food competition. The event’s new location within the Ballroom of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will allow for even more culinary delights and exciting entertainment, as well as educational programming, new for 2020. The culminating awards program will highlight outstanding beverages, regional cuisines and overall presentation.
WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2020
5:30 p.m. – VIP Early Admission
6:30 p.m. – General Admission
WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Ballroom
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
PRICE: General Admission – starting at $65.00
All-inclusive ticket includes globally inspired sips, bites and live performances. Admission also includes complimentary beer, wine and spirits.
VIP – starting at $135.00
VIP ticket includes one-hour early access to event as well as a dedicated bar and seating area in addition to enjoying global sips and bites from participating embassies.
Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
Join Danny Lledó, the most-awarded paella chef in the United States, to learn the chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky – and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish. For just $35, you can get a one-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish. Reservations can be made via Tock. Also worth noting: Xiquet DL is participating in the RAMW Summer 2020 Restaurant week for all to-go orders. Customers can check out the menu on the Xiquet website.