On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country. This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Some exceptional homes and landmarks will be presented this year highlighting the charm and history of Georgetown’s past with modern design and architectural enhancements showing the evolution of the times. The self-guided tour begins at St. John’s Church where guests will receive a House Tour Magazine complete with an interactive map and historic information about each property. Attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, which will be held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to tea, coffee, and lemonade, guests will enjoy delightful tea sandwiches and delicious desserts made by St. John’s members and generous community partners.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022. Homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required for all guests. The Parish Tea will be served in Blake Hall at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church Georgetown, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 3240 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
WHY: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish and has a long and storied history. The original church building was built in 1796 and completed in 1804. President Thomas Jefferson and Francis Scott Key, author of our National Anthem, were founding members of the church and Dolley Madison was a regular attendee. St. John’s has continued to grow and now has many programs for parishioners and the larger Washington, D.C. community. St. John’s Church is engaged in many outreach programs, which are supported, in part, by the Georgetown House Tour. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including: Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
The historic Georgetown House Tour is back for its 89th year!
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country.
This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Homes on the 2022 tour will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and masks will be required for all guests.
On a self-guided tour — which begins at St. John’s Church — guests will receive a House Tour Magazine along with an interactive map and historic information about each property participating in the tour. Houses are within easy walking distance and can be visited at guests’ preferred pace and order.
While no specific homes on the 2022 tour have been divulged, they are confirmed to include exceptional homes and landmarks that highlight the charm and history of Georgetown’s past while showcasing modern design and architectural enhancements.
At the conclusion of the tour, attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) where tea, coffee, lemonade, homemade tea sandwiches and desserts will be served.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the outreach ministries of St. John’s church. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
Returning next month, Alexandria’s hometown destination-centric race, PNC Parkway Classic, will take place on Sunday, April 24. The race draws thousands of runners and spectators throughout the DC Metro region and beyond to experience the historic George Washington Memorial Parkway from a different vantage point during the Springtime.
The event will once again feature two distance choices for runners (10 Miler or 5K) as well as a Kids Dash that features pre-race family-friendly activities. The 10-mile course will return to start at the beautiful Mount Vernon Estate and will take runners down the tree-lined George Washington Memorial Parkway and through historic Old Town Alexandria; a unique opportunity for runners of all skill levels. This is the first time since 2019 that the race will return to its original format.
Every runner 21+ will receive a complimentary beverage from local brewery Port City Brewery. Participants will also get a shirt and commemorative race medal. New race sponsor DC-based Mighty Meals will provide a special cookie treat for all the finishers crossing the finish line. The finish festival will feature live music from area favorite The Joe Chiocca Band, Port City Brewery pop-up, and other special activities to celebrate the runners.
Born in 1984, the George Washington Parkway Classic is among the most scenic and spacious distance races on the East Coast. From the serene beauty of our course meandering through the finest spring bloom in the DC area, to beautiful views of the Potomac and the charming streets of Alexandria, the PNC Parkway Classic is a journey that celebrates the simple joys of road racing while enjoying one of our National Parks. Since its inception, the PNC Parkway Classic has raised close to one million dollars for local and regional charities and organizations, such as Boys + Girls Club of Alexandria, Alexandria Police Foundation, Rebuilding Together DC-Alexandria, and Together We Bake.
For registration information, race route details, and event day activities, visit: https://www.parkwayclassic.com.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 38th Annual PNC Parkway Classic
Presented by: PNC Bank N.A.
Produced by: Pacers Running (runpacers.com)
When: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Where: Mount Vernon Estate to Old Town Alexandria
Time: 8:00 AM Race Start
Cost: $85-10Miler (until March 18), $45-5K (until March 18), $20-Kid’s Dash
Website/Event Registration: https://www.parkwayclassic.com
On Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30pm ET, the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series at the Folger Shakespeare Library, in collaboration with The Phillips Collection, welcomes poet Vievee Francis in a live virtual reading.
Francis will read from her own work, responding to The Phillips Collection’s exhibition Picasso: Painting the Blue Period, communing with the pivotal works of art in the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.
A moderated conversation with Vievee Francis and Susan Behrends Frank, curator of Picasso: Painting the Blue Period, and Curator, The Phillips Collection, will follow the reading.
The suggested ticket price to this live virtual event is $15, with a minimum, pay-what-you-can price level at $5.
Tickets can be purchased at the Folger Box Office at 202.544.7077 or by
visiting www.folger.edu/poetry.
East City Bookshop is the online bookseller for this event.
Sip, support, shop! Bloomingdale’s Private Shopping Experience @ Bloomingdale’s in Mosaic
On Thursday, April 28th from 4:00PM – 8:00PM, come to the Mosaic Bloomingdale’s (2920 District Ave., Fairfax, VA) and sip on drinks from Colada, enjoy delicious bites, and receive a $25.00 gift card at the WTEF’s “Shop The Love” private shopping experience (bonus: professional stylists will be on site). Tickets are $150.00 and available for purchase, here, and 100% of all ticket sales benefit the WTEF.
Rebecca Minkoff at Tysons Corner Center
Thursday, April 28, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hyatt Tysons Corner Center
An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear, and apparel, Rebecca Minkoff will be at Tysons Corner Center for a special ticketed event to talk about her career as a fashion designer and businesswoman in which her modern bohemian designs are inspired by strong, confident and powerful women who embody the effortless, free-spirited lifestyle. In 2005, Rebecca designed her first handbag, which she dubbed the “Morning After Bag,” a.k.a. the “M.A.B.” This iconic bag ignited Rebecca’s career as a handbag designer and inspired the brand’s expansion into a lifestyle brand in the years to come. The event will feature activations and giveaways paired with sips and savory bites. This fireside-style chat is hosted by the Washington Women’s Leadership Initiative in partnership with Tysons Corner Center, Bloomingdales, and the Hyatt Tysons Corner Center.
Purchase tickets here.
Toast to the Festival season and celebrate spring in style during the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Dinner Party, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM returning to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, with venue host, TCMA (A Drew Company).
The Festival encourages attendees to don their finest pink, spring-inspired attire for an evening of dazzling entertainment, incredible cuisine, and joyful celebration. Tickets are available now. New this year, the annual fundraising event will take on a new dinner party format — an exclusive twist on the fabulous and beloved celebration.
In addition to festive entertainment, attendees will enjoy a welcome reception with sushi and sake tasting, internationally-
Tickets are limited and can be purchased HERE for $250 per person. Attendees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access the event. All proceeds from the event and silent auction will go to help keep most events by National Cherry Blossom Festival, a 501(c)3 organization, free and open to the public.
Additional support for the Pink Tie Dinner Party is provided by Amazon, ARTECHOUSE DC and Alto Experience, Inc. Media partners include Washingtonian and the Washington Blade.
For more information, please visit bit.ly/PinkTieDinnerParty.
Immigrant Food+: FRI, 4/29 – Dinner hosted by author + Stanford professor, Dan Jurafsky
On April 29th, Immigrant Food+ and the Planet Word Museum are teaming up to host Stanford Professor and Author of “The Language of Food,”’ Dan Jurafsky, for an exclusive dinner. The dinner will take you on a journey that explores the roots of seafood’s connections to global cuisines. You will learn (and taste) the connections between dishes like Peru’s ceviche, Japan’s tempura, and Britain’s fish and chips! In this 24-seat, private experience, Professor Jurafsky’s unique style will entertain and educate diners about the incredible story of food’s global journeys, while Immigrant Food’s chef, Mile Montezuma, presents a specially curated, four-course menu with unique wine pairings.
Vaux-le-Vicomte, France’s Best Kept Secret Ever
Monday, May 2, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture 6:30-7:30)
Explore Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—a seventeenth century masterpiece which inspired the design of Versailles—with co-owner and manager Alexandre de Vogüé.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
