WHAT: Just a few weeks after opening its doors, The Vale is welcoming the community for an artful open house event! Join The Vale team for an evening of art demos with a live screen printing, picnic-inspired spreads, and hand tied flower bouquet arranging to welcome the cooler temps and The Parks’ newest residential offering.
Situated in the historic and protected 66-acre green space of The Parks at Walter Reed, The Vale ivites guests to an open house where they will be able to experience the vibrant community for themselves! Residents of The Vale have access to luxury amenities within the building including a resort-style saltwater pool and cabanas, innovative coworking space, state-of-the-art fitness center, tranquil yoga studio, social clubroom, and more; as well as amenities outside of the building like the curated art park, dog park, popular retailers, and dozens of neighborhood events.
WHERE/WHEN:
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Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Vale | 6800 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20012
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Get tickets here
Join the Atlas Brew Works team as they celebrate eight years at the Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room location (2052 West Virginia Ave NE) on Saturday, October 16, with plenty of games, live DJ, and local food offerings. Guests are required to show proof of COVID vaccination or negative test within 72 hours to attend.
From 1pm to 5pm, enjoy music from a live DJ, activities like throwing pies at Atlas team members, and offerings from the award-winning Andy’s Pizza and JarabeDC beer float pairings with Atlas’ 202, Mayor for Life, Silent Neighbor and Blood Orange Gose. Event tickets are available on Eventbrite for $15, which gets guests their first beer plus a donation to Living Classrooms.
Atlas Brew Works is excited to release its special eighth anniversary beer at the party, Mayor for Life. The beer has a noticeable puckering sourness balanced with a tart, earthy sweetness. Starting with a blend of three different barrel-aged beers, the team added 400lbs of marionberries, giving the beer it’s fuchsia color and distinct blackberry sweetness. To make up for the lost year of 2020, the Atlas team will also unveil its limited edition seventh anniversary DIPA, available on draft while supplies last. During the party, guests can also enjoy kegs of Batch 500 and Dave Trippelle, Atlas’ fifth and sixth anniversary beers.
10th Anniversary of The Van Metre Cornhole Challenge at Lost Rhino Brewing company, with proceeds being donated to local nonprofits. The fundraiser is open to the public, teams can register to play and raise funds at: mightycause.com/event/
WHO: Van Metre Companies Foundation, will host the event at Lost Rhino Brewing Company, a craft beer destination in Ashburn, VA to raise money for The Children’s Science Center, HomeAid Northern Virginia and Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation.
WHERE: 21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite #142, Ashburn, VA 20147
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 12 pm – 4 pm
WHY: The Cornhole Challenge has raised more than $500,000 for local non-profits doing great work in our community. That commitment to the communities where they live and work is an essential part of what makes Van Metre who they are. That’s why this year’s Cornhole Challenge focuses on non-profit initiatives helping to educate young minds, shelter the homeless, and care for the needs of children in our community.
ABOUT THE GAME:
It is recommended that each competing team raises at least $300. The format of the tournament—King’s Court—encourages the highest levels of fundraising. The more money a team raises, the closer their starting place to the King’s Court and the higher their chances of winning the tournament.
The Rosslyn BID and the Rosslyn Dog Owners Group (R-DOGS) are teaming up for a Halloween themed celebration of Rosslyn’s new Interim Dog Park at Gateway Park West! Rosslyn’s pet community is invited to enjoy local pet-themed vendors, speakers, a social media dog costume contest and giveaways. Then, head over to the other side of the park (Gateway Park East) to enjoy the final Rosslyn Cinema of the season, that same day!
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Gateway Interim Dog Park | 1300 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209
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October 22 | 3pm – 7pm
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After the event, all guests (humans & dogs) are encouraged to walk over to Gateway Park East to enjoy onsite food and drinks beginning at 5 p.m. for Rosslyn Cinema.
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More info: Rosslynva.org/howloween
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 3-5 p.m.
Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer Crafty Hour Pop-Up event, benefiting local non-profit The Tigerlily Foundation
Presented by AR Workshop Alexandria + Barrel & Bushel
Tuesday, October 26
6PM
Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Join AR Workshop Alexandria on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center for our final Summerfest Crafty Hour event hosted by Barrel & Bushel. On Tuesday, October 26th at 6PM AR Workshop Alexandria will be on-site to teach a Special ‘Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer’ Crafty Hour benefitting the Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer foundation providing education, awareness, advocacy and hands-on support to young women (15-45) – before, during and after breast cancer. You’ll receive all materials, instruction, and access to our video tutorial so you can complete your project at home. The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! You will get 5 skeins of chunky yarn in your color of choice and your blanket will measure roughly 40×50. This special event and project is complimentary (valued at $85/per person). Due to limited seating, this will be a ticketed event to participate. The cost of this event is $10/per person and 100% of your ticket price will be donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. Click here to register.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador, Georgie,* is inviting friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 10th annual Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 28th. The event takes place at the new Courtyard Bar between 6:00 pm and 7:30 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded at 7:00 pm to costumed dogs with their people, such as overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity Judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable and funniest.
Judges:
Nevin Martell – food, travel & photo journalist
Michael McCarthy – Modern Luxury, DC and San Francisco
Kate Michael – Miss DC 2006 and K Street Magazine
Nycci Nellis – Thelistareyouonit – Foodie & the Beast and WTOP
Tierney Plumb – Eater DC
Doreen Tisone – Engaged! Magazine
Michael Woestehoff – The Washington Lobbyist
All dogs will be pawsatively treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by the Fairmont’s pastry team and canine coolers will be placed throughout the courtyard. Humans will enjoy specially priced canine-themed cocktails.
There is no charge for canines or humans please register on Eventbrite at:
fairmontwashington.eventbrite.com
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador, Georgie,* is inviting friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 10th annual Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 28th. The event takes place at the new Courtyard Bar between 6:00 pm and 7:30 p.m.
Prizes are to be awarded at 7:00 pm to costumed dogs with their people, such as overnight stays, dinners and more. Categories include most creative, most adorable and funniest.
All dogs will be pawsatively treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by the Fairmont’s pastry team and canine coolers will be placed throughout the courtyard. Humans will enjoy specially priced canine-themed cocktails.
There is no charge for canines or humans please register on Eventbrite at:
fairmontwashington.eventbrite.com
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.
A beer garden party celebrating The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour landing in Washington D.C. Guests and fans are invited to Navy Yard for a party ahead of the film’s screening at the Entertainment and Sports Arena just two stops away on Metro’s Green line. Bartenders will be pouring Halloween specials all night long, with extra special surprises for moviegoers headed to the screening later in the evening. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: $5 Halloween Beer Special! Present your event ticket at the door, get a ticket to use at the bar for $5 Halloween Beer special (Several to choose from).
WHEN: Sunday, October 31 beginning at 5:00 PM
Reservations are not required, but can be made via Resy. Access to the beer garden party is free of charge and a full menu is available HERE.
Tickets to The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular are available on Ticketmaster HERE ($25-$45).
VERSUS — the parent company behind Castas Rum Bar, Morris American Bar and HEIST — has teamed up with Maryland’s legendary screamfest Markoff’s Haunted Forest to host Haunted HEIST, a nightlife takeover of Markoff’s spooky “Town.”
Following the last trail tour on October 31, guests will enter Haunted HEIST, a one-night bash with a DJ and themed cocktails featured at the many bars set up throughout the space.
This year’s haunted trail marks the longest trail in Markoff’s 27-year history. Patrons should expect more scares, twists, turns and epic scenes that will leave you trembling, while Haunted HEIST represents the first onsite nightlife collaboration since Markoff’s inception.
“I grew up going to Markoff’s Haunted Forest, so it’s really fun to see a part of my childhood come full circle with this unique partnership,” says Versus principal Vinoda Basnayake.
HEIST is known for reimagining nightlife through innovative concepts in unique settings: This summer, it took the nightclub to Washington’s iconic arts venue, the Kennedy Center, for eight weekends. Previous pop-ups have taken place at SXSW, Austin City Limits festival and Preakness Stakes. Haunted HEIST, however, will be uniquely spooky – after their terrifying turn through the forest, guests can settle in at VIP tables or visit a series of dressed-up bars in the forest to try all the cocktails created just for Haunted HEIST. Tickets include access to the event and drink tickets to be redeemed at Markoff’s. Tickets are limited to 250 people. Roundtrip bus transportation from Dupont Circle to Markoff’s will be available and included in ticket price.
Haunted HEIST (19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD, 20842) will take place October 31. For more information and to reserve tables or purchase tickets, please visit hauntedheist.com.
