A (Virtual) Encounter with O. Henry.
Short 30-minute, interactive mystery!
Just in time for Halloween on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 21, 22, and 23, 2020, join Picnic Theatre Company online for an interactive, 30-minute mystery encounter with O. Henry, one of America’s foremost story writers of the early 20th century and the master of surprise endings. In this short story, two strangers meet in a park. After the story is performed live, you and fellow audience members choose their fate and how the story ends! Small group shows limited to a maximum of 20 online participants per show. The first five ticket holders for each show will receive a line to perform in the play (optional), emailed in advance.
Join the cast of Picnic Theatre online live onstage! Timed tickets each night are at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. $10 ticket purchase benefits Dumbarton House museum.
Picnic Theatre Company and Dumbarton House present:
An Encounter with O. Henry
Directed by Steve Rochlin
Cast: Nurith Aizenman • Nova Daly • Ali Dukakis • Jaffar Khan • Antonio Olivo • Chris Orr • Kevin Rooney • Adam Ruben • Christina Sevilla
Tickets $10:
Friday, October 23:
TICKETS: https://dumbartonhouse.org/
This year DC-based, national non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Blue Hope Bash goes nationwide welcoming an entire nation for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the community to unite and confront present-day challenges. The free virtual event will be a live national broadcast that will help raise funds to reverse the pandemic’s tremendous effect on the colorectal cancer community in addition to addressing the health disparities with the disease in Black communities. The event will feature special guest appearances, celebrity entertainment, and inspiring patient stories. The Alliance has a goal to raise $2 million from the broadcast to support its three core programmatic pillars: Screen, Care, and Cure.
WHEN: Saturday, October 24
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Virtual Event. Registration is free to enjoy the broadcast.
EVENT THEME: One Need. One Night. One Nation.
BASH EMCEE: Craig Melvin, News Anchor, NBC News’ TodayCo-Host, 3rd Hour of NBC News’ Today and Anchor of MSNBC Live. In 2017, Craig shared on the Today Show his connection with the disease when his brother Lawrence, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 39 in 2017. (Today Show Link) Melvin has been an active supporter and ally of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: By Grammy-nominated singer and actress Vanessa Williams
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES & SPEECHES BY: Katie Couric, Stand Up To Cancer Co-Founder and renowned journalist
Ruth Carter, Emmy-award winner Black Panther costume designer
Amy Robach, Good Morning America Co-Host
and many other special guest appearances.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Porsche Car Raffle – one lucky winner will win a custom 2021 Porsche Macan S. Only 1,000 tickets were printed and the winner will be announced during the broadcast.
Rolex Raffle – Reserve your raffle ticket to win the Rolex 44mm Oyster Perpetual watch with a “No Date” design, valued at $7,900. Featuring an elegant dial in the legendary watchmaker’s classic black, the timepiece is framed by a modern stainless steel case. Perfect for daily wear or special occasions, this Rolex performs with flawless mechanics and sophisticated style. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $50 each. Thanks to the generosity of donors Jay and Lyn Ferriero, every dollar benefits the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s life-saving programs.
To register for the free event and to learn more visit BlueHopeBash.org
Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley will host a safe and socially distanced “Pizza and Dance Party” this coming Sunday in the vacant parking lot across the street from the restaurant, located at 48th Street and Windom Place, NW.
The morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructors, Owoade Kadara. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can take a short walk across the street to Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley (located at 4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) for a fresh out-of-the-oven pizza pie or lunch sized salad, which can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s patio or for takeout.
Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25., tickets which can be purchased here, are $24 and include:
- The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
- Choice of one pizza or a lunch sized salad*
- Pizza options include: Margherita OR Macellaio OR Bosco OR Quattro Formaggi OR Genovese OR Atomica OR Siciliana OR Paesana
- Salad options include Insalata Paradiso OR Insalata Romana
- *Menu descriptions are included in the ticket link or can also be found here on the Pizzeria Paradiso website.
- Space is limited as we’ll be dancing 15 feet apart. Masks are required upon arrival and may be removed during class.
The Tea
Friday, December 4, 12–1 p.m.
In this new online series, women musicians perform original work via livestream on the museum’s social media channels on the first Friday of the month. Each session includes a short interview, conducted over a cup of tea, which explores the artist’s creative process. Free. No reservations required. Stream live here.
- December 4: VeVe Marley
VeVe Marley is a D.C.-based singer/songwriter and guitarist whose music blends elements of folk, Afrobeat, R&B and hip-hop to create dreamy, soulful vibes while speaking on issues of identity, spirituality, racism and the Black experience. Marley has performed and recorded since 2013. Her most recent project, with her band VeVe and Tha Rebels, is entitled “The EP.”
HalfSmoke, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC at 651 Florida Avenue, NW, 20001, invites guests to take part in one of Mexico’s great traditions, The Day of the Dead.
On Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., HalfSmoke will host a Dia de los Muertos sugar-skull painting class on its 34-seat outdoor patio. Tickets are priced at $25 per person, and must be purchased in advance to ensure social distancing: https://www.
The three-hour class will include step-by-step instructions, paint and one sugar skull per person. Guests will also receive a complimentary Don Julio cocktail, the La Catrina, which is made from a combination of Don Julio tequila, charred grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, simple syrup and egg whites.
- Mini golf
- A self-guided photo scavenger hunt
- A mystery prize raffle
- The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more
- A food truck on-site
- And, of course, candy
Click here for more details on the event and the safety measures being taken in regard to COVID-19.
Opaline Bar & Brasserie’s outdoor patio is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 31st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Guests will enjoy specially-priced, spooktacular cocktails, mocktails and the happy hour menu. The sounds of award-winning electric violinist, Jason Labrador, will be provided by Bialek’s Music.
Cocktails – $15
Smoked Crushing Blackberry Martini
Spooky Old Fashioned
Witches Brew Spiced Mezcal Mule
Mocktails – $7
Bloody Eye Sparkling Cranberry
Witches Brew Sparkling Apple Cider
Steaming Vampire Punch
There is no charge to attend Halloween at Opaline Bar & Brasserie Patio, however, space is limited and reservations are suggested. Post and tag us @sofiteldc & @opalinedc with a photo of one of our Halloween cocktails or mocktails and enter to win one of our $50 Opaline gift certificates.
Guests are asked to wear a mask and abide by social distancing protocols.
Opaline Bar & Brasserie, located at 806 15th Street, NW, at the corner of Lafayette Square bordering the White House, offers service from 5 pm until 10 pm Thursday through Saturday. For reservations call: (202) 730-8701 or visit www.opalinedc.com to view Opaline’s entire menu.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence, Emmy Award®–winning writer and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, and musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) invite you to express yourself in a different way this Election Night with DEMOCRACY DOODLE 2020.
On the important night of November 3rd, important screens will be filled with important pundits opining on this important election—and you might want to take a break from it.
So, find some paper, markers, and loved ones and click on to the Kennedy Center website starting at 7pm ET for a series of doodle exercises led by Mo Willems accompanied by performances by members of the NSO.
Democracy and doodles are both forms of self-expression worthy of celebration.
VIDEO TRAILER: https://youtu.be/
WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, starting at 7 p.m. ET
In this new online series, women musicians perform original work on the first Friday of the month. Conducted over a cup of tea, each session includes a short interview exploring the artist’s creative process. Join us and local singer and songwriter Heidi Martin.
A vocal music major in jazz under the direction of Professor Calvin Jones at the University of the District of Columbia, Martin was a finalist in the London International Vocalist Competition and has written, directed and produced music programs for D.C. Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools. She was contributing composer for the PBS documentary Revolution ’67 by Jerome and Marylou Bongiorno. She has released two albums: Hide (2005) and See Hear, Love… (2011).
