Holiday Cocktail Classes
The Loft at Lena’s – Velvet & Rye
December 12 (Monday) & December 13 (Tuesday)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap brings an interactive holiday experience for adults to enjoy. A cocktail class, taking place in Lena’s loft, Velvet & Rye located on the second floor to host a cocktail class for beginners and those wanting to learn a crafted mix drink happening on December 12 & 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The start of the class starts with a welcome cocktail for beginners and three other signature drinks to curate and learn. A starter and entree course meal is included in the package for $170 per person, which includes tax and tip. Interested parties must be 21 or older; to join the cocktail-making experience visit Eventbrite to register or visit Lena’s website for more information.
Holiday Cocktail Classes
The Loft at Lena’s – Velvet & Rye
December 12 (Monday) & December 13 (Tuesday)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap brings an interactive holiday experience for adults to enjoy. A cocktail class, taking place in Lena’s loft, Velvet & Rye located on the second floor to host a cocktail class for beginners and those wanting to learn a crafted mix drink happening on December 12 & 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The start of the class starts with a welcome cocktail for beginners and three other signature drinks to curate and learn. A starter and entree course meal is included in the package for $170 per person, which includes tax and tip. Interested parties must be 21 or older; to join the cocktail-making experience visit Eventbrite to register or visit Lena’s website for more information.
The Commentary Social House will be launching a Craft Beer Dinner Series starting this January in partnership with Port City Brewing. Guests can enjoy their favorite beer and seasonal dishes while receiving expert tips on how to pair delicious craft beers with their next meal.
A portion of proceeds from the Craft Beer Dinners will be donated to Save the Children. The first dinner in the series will be in partnership with Port City Brewing on Thursday, January 19th from 7 pm – 9 pm. Executive Chef Francecil Ponte has collaborated with Port City Brewing to pair their seasonal and specialty brews with a five-course menu (see below).
Tickets for the Craft Beer Dinner event on January 19th can be found here.
JÔNT: Press Club x Jewel of the South 4-course cocktail tasting experience Jan. 23rd
Jônt and Rémy Martin are proud to host Tales of the Cocktail’s Best Bar in America and New Orleans darling Jewel of the South (2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year, #24 on the World 50th Best Bars-North America’s) and Bar Director Chris Hannah for a luxury 4-course cocktail tasting experience with celebrated and award-winning Bar Director Will Patton of the forthcoming Press Club for a one night only collab with Southern flare, delicious cocktails along with delicious bites. Reservations available on TOCK.
You may not love golf yet, but we know you love wings. On Jan 26th CitySwing invites you to learn the basics of golf in a fun, non-intimidating space while sipping on some liquid courage and eating their fan-favorite wings. For those who already love golf, get introduced to CitySwing’s top of the line technology and get some swing tips from PGA certified golf pros.
Ticket Includes:
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UNLIMITED WINGS (Cauliflower Wings are also available)
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(2) Signature Cocktails
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Door prize giveaway: (2) Two Monthly Subscriptions
RSVP for the event here
Bollywood Bistro will be launching a Curry Cooking Class on Thursday, January 26th from 7-9 pm to celebrate Basant Panchami, the birthday of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, and the festival that marks the beginning of spring.
Guests are encouraged to join the celebratory cooking class dressed in gold and yellow attire, as it symbolizes Maa Saraswati’s favorite color, and will be greeted with yellow flowers to accessorize their outfits while honoring the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
Executive Chef Sunil Bastola will host this class sharing his tips for preparing golden vegetarian dishes like Shai Paneer, Yellow Dal, and Malai Kofta. Guests will enjoy libations and light bites as Chef Sunil teaches them how to prepare the dinner’s featured dishes.
Tickets will be $75 per person and can be found via this link.
Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Crêpe Day: Celebrate La Chandeleur!
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Enjoy crêpes, storytelling, art projects, and more amidst Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Runners take your mark. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting the fifth annual FITDC HerStory 5K Run/Walk at Freedom Plaza on Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. The FITDC HerStory 5K is free of charge, open to all DC residents and for all race levels. Residents can submit race registrations at: http://herstory5k.com.
Downtown DC’s flat running course along Pennsylvania Avenue will again serve as the perfect backdrop for the race event, which highlights panoramic views of the U.S. Capitol and national monuments. Both dog and stroller friendly, the FITDC HerStory 5K is geared toward families, kids, weekend athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Events and prizes for the FITDC HerStory 5K include:
- Free commemorative HerStory T-Shirt and Race Bib for all race participants while supplies last (courtesy of AETNA)
- Post-Race Finish Festival with music, giveaways and vendors from local women-owned businesses.
- Freedom Plaza adorned with quotes for HerStory making women
- Pop-up exhibits about women’s history
- Parking space is extremely limited at Freedom Plaza, so FITDC encourages race participants to leave their cars at home. Convenient methods of transportation include: walking, Capital Bikeshare, DC Metro, Uber, Lyft or taxicab.
Race packet pick-up will take place on Wednesday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at SteadFast Supply (301 Tingey Street, SE) Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave., NW) and Bourne 2 Fly Fitness (3408 18th Street NE). When registering, please specify shirt size and preferred packet pick-up location.
Before, during, and after their run/walk, residents are encouraged to tag @myfitdc, while they share pictures and selfies on social media using the hashtags #HerStory5K and #CelebrateWomen. Race participants can track their run time through our sign-up portal to compare and connect with family and friends.
REGISTRATON: DC residents can submit race registrations at: http://herstory5k.com.
WHAT: Fifth Annual FITDC HerStory 5K Run/Walk
- Free and Open to DC Residents
- Free commemorative T-Shirt & Race Bib for All
- Participants
- Post-Race Finish Festival: Music, Giveaways, Vendors from
- Women-Owned Businesses
- Freedom Plaza Featuring Exhibits and Quotes from
- HerStory Making Women
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023 / Registration 9:00am | 5K Begins 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Freedom Plaza – 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Race Route: Downtown DC along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
PACKET
PICK-UP: Wednesday, March 1 & Tuesday, March 2 / 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Three Locations:
-SteadFast Supply at 301 Tingey Street, SE
-Hook Hall at 3400 Georgia Avenue, NW
-Bourne 2 Fly Fitness 3408 18th Street NE
Registrants please specify pick-up location and T-shirt size
Race Day: Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. (Freedom Plaza)
