Halley Rise, Northern Virginia’s largest, most exciting new neighborhood, is hosting its first Beer in the Garden event in partnership with Lost Rhino Brewing Company! Located in Reston on the Silver Line, Halley Rise contains a pop-up urban farm that offers educational community events. Savor the beauty of the Farm at Halley Rise while sipping delicious beer from Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewing Company, whose creative brewmasters have crafted two specialty blends incorporating jalapenos and berries grown at The Farm.
Guests will also enjoy:
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Live music: Handpainted Swinger will perform covers from artists ranging from The Foo Fighters to Bruno Mars.
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Free bouquet-making: An Up Top Acres farmer will help you craft a beautiful bouquet to bring home!
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Food: The Little Miner food truck will offer delicious street tacos, burritos and more available for purchase.
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Games: Get ready to play cornhole, jumbo Jenga and giant Connect 4.
In 2022, the Farm at Halley Rise shared 500 pounds of produce with Reston nonprofit Cornerstones from July through October. They are well on their way to achieving this year’s goal of donating more than 1,000 pounds of produce! Cornerstones is a nonprofit organization that promotes self-sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, childcare, and more.
WHERE:
The Farm at Halley Rise (2025 Fulton Place Reston, VA 20191)
WHEN:
Saturday, September 16 from 12 pm – 3 pm
HOW:
For guests 21 and up, tickets are $10 and include:
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An exclusive Beer in the Garden pint glass
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Flower bouquet (while supplies last)
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Lost Rhino root beer (while supplies last)
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$5 donation to Cornerstones
Lost Rhino beer, food and other beverages will be available for purchase.
Guests under 21 are free but require registration. All attendees will need to check in and show proof of ticket at the entrance. 21+ attendees will need to show ID.
Registration info can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31 (weather permitting)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT
In addition to the AC Lounge’s daily happy hour, guess will enjoy:
$10 Tito’s drink specials
$1 Pup Cups
*A portion of the proceeds each week will benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance
Each week the team will raffle Tito’s dog accessories and toys. On Halloween a Dog Costume Contest will take over the patio with an on-site dog caricature artist making pet portraits for patrons. That evening a final raffle of all entries will award a grand prize of an impressive box of Tito’s pet products including bowls, chew toys, clothes and accessories.
WHERE
867 New Jersey Ave SE (ground level patio)
Washington, DC 20003
Family Picnic in Partnership with Rainbow Families
Sunday, September 24, 2023, 11a.m.-2 p.m.
Connect with other LGBTQ+ families in Hillwood’s urban oasis at this family celebration.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31 (weather permitting)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT
In addition to the AC Lounge’s daily happy hour, guess will enjoy:
$10 Tito’s drink specials
$1 Pup Cups
*A portion of the proceeds each week will benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance
Each week the team will raffle Tito’s dog accessories and toys. On Halloween a Dog Costume Contest will take over the patio with an on-site dog caricature artist making pet portraits for patrons. That evening a final raffle of all entries will award a grand prize of an impressive box of Tito’s pet products including bowls, chew toys, clothes and accessories.
WHERE
867 New Jersey Ave SE (ground level patio)
Washington, DC 20003
The Commentary Social House is excited to once again partner with SADBrunch on Sunday, September 24th for its ‘Brunchin’ with The Queens’ drag brunch hosted by CakePop.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and the shows kick off at noon for an unforgettable experience filled with top-notch entertainment, delectable food, and spectacular performances by none other than Amber Lexington, Kayden Chloe, and CakePop. Admission includes a seat and an exclusive meet & greet with the queens, with the option to indulge in a brunch buffet, a specialty cocktail menu, and a limited a la carte menu available for purchase during the event.
The buffet menu will feature an Omelette Station, Carving Station Ft. Prime Rib W/Gravy & Au Jus, Red Snapper W/ Lemon Chorizo Butter, Pork Sausage & Bacon, Chicken & Waffle, Smoked Salmon, French Toast, Sushi, Salad Station, Assorted Mini Tarts, Cupcakes, and Fresh Fruit. It’s a culinary experience fit for a queen!
This event will run until 2 p.m. and is open to ages 21 and above. Tickets for the event are $25 and can be found here. Menus for the event can be found here.
Atlas Brew Works is excited to celebrate its tenth anniversary on Saturday, September 30, at the Atlas Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room. The past year was something to celebrate as Atlas Brew Works was awarded gold for Silent Neighbor at the 2023 World Beer Cup and bronze for Bullpen Pilsner at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival, among other accolades. From 12pm to 5pm, enjoy all beers for $5 all day, a variety of food trucks, live music, and a dunk tank with proceeds going to Kesem, an organization for children coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis or loss of parent due to cancer.
Grab a $20 ticket for entry to the event and a complimentary first beer with the option to add on a 10-year anniversary celebratory collectors edition glass for an extra $15. Choose from popular local food vendors like The Burger Shop DMV, Nomad Dumplings, and Gemini x Happy Ice Cream, and enjoy live tunes from DC-based bands Kinda Evil and You and Me and You. Guests are also invited to enjoy pinball, Killer Queen, and other games on free play throughout the afternoon as well as face painting and henna activations.
WHERE:
Atlas Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room
2052 West Virginia Avenue NE, #102
Washington, DC 20002
WHEN:
Saturday, September 30, 2023
12pm to 5pm
TICKETS: Purchase an anniversary ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/677565335157.
Raise your steins and break out your lederhosen for Oktoberfest in National Landing! Welcome the fall season and celebrate the international festival, produced by the National Landing Business Improvement District and District Fray in Crystal City.
Guests can enjoy traditional German music featuring polka, marches and waltzes from The Alte Kumpel Band and The Pilgrims of Deep Run. Beer, cider and themed bites from Crystal City Sports Pub will be available for purchase throughout the celebration.
Adults can participate in a stein hold and best dressed competitions, as well as lawn games with family and friends. Hat making, clove decor and more will be available for kids.
WHEN: Saturday, September 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
WHERE: 556 22nd Street South, Arlington, Virginia 22202
HOW: Festival tickets are available for purchase at nationallanding.org/
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31 (weather permitting)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT
In addition to the AC Lounge’s daily happy hour, guess will enjoy:
$10 Tito’s drink specials
$1 Pup Cups
*A portion of the proceeds each week will benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance
Each week the team will raffle Tito’s dog accessories and toys. On Halloween a Dog Costume Contest will take over the patio with an on-site dog caricature artist making pet portraits for patrons. That evening a final raffle of all entries will award a grand prize of an impressive box of Tito’s pet products including bowls, chew toys, clothes and accessories.
WHERE
867 New Jersey Ave SE (ground level patio)
Washington, DC 20003
The American Black Film Festival will be bringing a NEW comedy festival to DC this October. ‘Because They’re Funny,’ a three-day event will showcase comedic talent within the BIPOC communities, propelling a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom.
The festival, programmed for comedy fans and industry professionals alike, will take place October 6-8, 2023, at The Wharf on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, DC. Events DC, the premier host of conventions, sports, entertainment and cultural events in the nation’s capital, is the festival’s presenting partner.
The centerpiece of ‘Because They’re Funny’ is the “Next Up Comedian of the Year” competition, a contest to discover emerging comedians from around the world and guide them to successful careers in Hollywood. Up to 20 contestants will be chosen to perform at the festival to compete for a $25,000 grand prize and talent holding deal with a major studio or network. Comedians interested in the competition are invited to visit www.becausetheyrefunny.com for details. The festival lineup will also feature headline shows, new comic spotlights, celebrity conversations, screenings and exclusive parties.
Because They’re Funny (BTF) a new comedy festival from the producers of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), and in partnership with Events DC, is focused on highlighting comedic talent within BIPOC communities. Taking place in DC for the first time this October, BTF is seeking submissions from aspiring comics who will have the opportunity
to showcase their talent on stages in the District.
The “Breakout Comic of the Year” is an annual competition to discover emerging BIPOC comedians and guide them to career opportunities in film and television. The top ten will be invited to perform at the festival and compete for $25K in cash prizes, the opportunity to open for a major headline act, and signing by a Hollywood talent agency.
WHO: ABFF has a long legacy of supporting diverse comedians dating back to its inception in 1997. BTF’s mission is to elevate the image of stand-up comedy as an art form, propel a new generation of diverse comedians to stardom, and promote content in the comedy genre created by people of color. BTF producers, Jeff and Nicole Friday have a long legacy of supporting diverse comics. Many of today’s top names have been invited to perform at their film festival including: Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin Hart, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, J.B.
Smoove, Chris Spencer, D.L, Hughley, Sam Jay, and Yvonne Orji, among others.
This year’s BTF lineup will feature headliner acts, new comic showcases, industry workshops,
panels, film screenings, networking events and parties.
WHEN + WHERE:
● Date: October 6-8, 2023
● Location: The Wharf in DC’s Southwest Waterfront
● Ticketing information: https://www.becausetheyrefunny.com/passes-and-tickets/
HOW: Tickets are on sale now, including the 2-Day Comedy Village Pass, 3-Day Laugh Pass,
and 3-Day Premier Pass.
