Mar
31
Fri
Cherokee Days Festival  @ National Museum of the American Indian
Mar 31 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Cherokee Days Festival 

Friday–Sunday, March 31–April 2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

The three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—showcase the shared history and cultural lifeways of the Cherokee through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations and music and dance performances.

Apr
1
Sat
Cherokee Days Festival  @ National Museum of the American Indian
Apr 1 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Cherokee Days Festival 

Friday–Sunday, March 31–April 2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

The three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—showcase the shared history and cultural lifeways of the Cherokee through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations and music and dance performances.

Apr
2
Sun
Cherokee Days Festival  @ National Museum of the American Indian
Apr 2 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Cherokee Days Festival 

Friday–Sunday, March 31–April 2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

The three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—showcase the shared history and cultural lifeways of the Cherokee through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations and music and dance performances.

Apr
18
Tue
Dacha Beer Garden Trivia Night @ Dacha Beer Garden
Apr 18 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dacha Beer Garden Trivia Night – A fundraiser benefiting Whitman-Walker Tuesday, April 18th

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dacha Beer Garden celebrates Whitman-Walker’s 50th anniversary with a Cause Tuesday fundraiser. Join the night of LGBTQ+ trivia at the Dacha Beer Garden, participants have the chance to win special prizes, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Whitman-Walker foundation. 

Apr
19
Wed
Georgetown House Tour Patron’s Party @ Hawkins Residence
Apr 19 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

To help kickoff festivities for the Georgetown House Tour on Saturday, April 22, the Tour will host its annual Patron’s Party on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Held each year at one of Georgetown’s preeminent homes, the Patron’s Party was established in 2000 by prolific Georgetown volunteer Frida Burling as a kickoff to the tour.  Guests can anticipate cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in a lavish garden setting.  Proceeds from the event benefit St. John’s ministries to homeless adults and children, the unemployed, senior citizens, and low-income children at DC public schools.

This year’s event will be held at the Hawkins Residence located at 3123 Dumbarton Street, NW, 20007.  Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $325 per person, which includes admission to the upcoming Georgetown House Tour & Tea; $650 for two tickets, which includes a listing in the Georgetown House Tour brochure as well as two tickets to the Georgetown House Tour & Tea; $1000 for four tickets, which includes a listing in the Georgetown House Tour brochure as well as four tickets to the GeorgetownHouse Tour & Tea, or $2500 for eight tickets, which includes a listing in the Georgetown House Tour brochure as well as eight tickets to the Georgetown House Tour & Tea.

Tickets are available here.

 Spring Into Style: Dressing the Modern Man! @ Nordstrom Tysons Corner
Apr 19 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join FGIDC for its upcoming event, Spring Into Style: Dressing the Modern Man!

Mix and mingle with the new 2023 board members and other fashion industry professionals. at our welcome reception (FGI Members enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly!).

The evening will then feature a panel of distinguished industry leaders in the menswear space with panelists ranging from menswear designers, textile experts, influencers, stylists, direct-to-consumer mavericks & marketing gurus. Discussion will encompass the lifecycle of a garment, current spring trends, and socially conscious initiatives (like unisex apparel).

FGIDC invites you to stay after the panel discussion to shop and experience some of the services that Nordstrom has to offer.

Space is limited – register today!

Panelists:

  • Stanislaus Akisah, Stanlion Clothing
  • Barnette Holston, DC Fashion Fool
  • Rahul Jindal, Hyde Clothing

Moderated by: Casey Rowe, Christopher Schafer Clothier

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Wednesday, April 19 | 6 – 8PM

Nordstrom Tysons Corner
8075 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

Tickets:

FGI Members – $47
Non-Members – $59

Tickets include entrance to reception*, panel discussion and swag bag with exclusive discounts.

*Reception includes light bites and a cash bar. FGI Members receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly.

Apr
20
Thu
City Ridge Fashion Lecture Series @ Social Stairs at the Branches
Apr 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHAT: City Ridge is bringing history, fashion, forgotten facts and never-before-seen photos together at its new Fashion Lecture Series hosted by fashion historian, John Tiffany.

From 7-8 PM at 30 Ridge Square NW, fashion historian John Tiffany will explore the influence of Hollywood on 1930’s fashion. From flapper fringe to tweed suits, flounces and frills, John will dive deep into how the starpower of Hollywood shaped American fashion and beyond, all while sipping on a 30’s-style handcrafted alcoholic beverage. 

WHERE: Social Stairs at The Branches (30 Ridge Square NW Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

Apr
22
Sat
Living Earth Festival @ National Museum of the American Indian
Apr 22 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Living Earth Festival 

Saturday–Sunday, April 22–23, 10 a.m. –5:30 p.m. 

From water scarcity to floods and erosion, Native nations are addressing climate change across Indian Country. Join the museum for a weekend of conversations, presentations and cultural displays that share how Indigenous communities are stepping forward with aggressive plans to protect their way of life.

Living Earth Festival 2023: Native Nations Confronting Climate Change @ Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Apr 22 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Living Earth Festival 2023Native Nations Confronting Climate Change

Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

From water scarcity to floods and erosion, Native nations are addressing climate change across Indian Country. During the Living Earth Festival, join the museum for a weekend of conversations, demonstrations, and artmaking to learn how Indigenous communities are stepping forward with aggressive plans to protect their ways of life.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can hear directly from Indigenous climate and agriculture experts as they discuss how their communities have always demonstrated respect for the Earth with sustainability in mind. Presenters show how traditional knowledge and practices are being adapted to a changing climate and feed the world’s growing population at the same time. Working artists will engage visitors in communal artmaking using found materials once destined for landfills to create new and unique works of art.

90th Georgetown House Tour @ Georgetown various
Apr 22 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 90th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country.  This annual event, which attracts more than 1,800 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 22, 2023.  Homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The Parish Tea will be served 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.