Dec
5
Tue
10th Annual Repeal Day Celebration @ Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Dec 5 @ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Prohibition-era cocktails. Bottomless Champagne. Live Burlesque. Celebrate the abolition of the booze-prohibiting 18th amendment than a place with the largest selection of whiskey in the Western hemisphere. Jack Rose Dining Saloon is celebrating the day alcohol was made legal once again with its 10th Annual Repeal Day Celebration on Tuesday, December 5th complete with Prohibition-era cocktails, bottomless bubbles, live burlesque, food specials, and a special $19.33 priced Willett Happy Hour.

The free-to-attend, open-to-the-public celebration will start off with a special Willett Happy Hour from 5-7:30pm, featuring pours of seven extremely limited-release bourbons and ryes from Bardstown, KY’s famed Willett Distillery, priced at just $19.33 each (the year alcohol was made legal again).

Other drink specials will be available from 5-10pm, including $35 bottomless Champagne, and $13 classic Prohibition-era cocktails such as the Sidecar, Sazerac, Champagne Cocktail, Old Fashioned and Hemingway Daiquiri.

There will also be food specials ranging from $2 Oysters Rockefeller, to a shareable, snackable “Prohibition Plate” (Petite serves 1-2 for $38; Grande serves 3-4 for $86) featuring a spread of Lobster Deviled Eggs; Crab Rangoon, Jonah Crab Claws, and Snow Crab Legs served either “Maryland Style” with Natty Boh, Old Bay, celery & lemon; or “Cajun” with Zatarain’s, creole spices & garlic.

Burlesque dancers will perform for Saloon spectators starting at 8pm, and the regular Saloon dinner menu will be available a la carte.

And guests are of course encouraged to dress to the nines in flapper dresses and swanky suits, donning their most Prohibition-era attire, for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate (which can be used at either Jack Rose or sister bar The Imperial).

There is no admission fee to Jack Rose’s 10th Annual Repeal Day Party and it is open to the public.

WHO:              Jack Rose Dining Saloon

WHEN:           Tuesday, December 5, 2023

5-10pm

 

WHERE:          Jack Rose Dining Saloon

2007 18th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

AdMo Holiday Display Unveiling @ Truist Bank Plaza
Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

HOLIDAY DISPLAY UNVEILING & LIGHTING EVENT

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 FROM 6-7:30PM

Plaza in front of Truist Bank located at the corner of Columbia and Adams Mill Roads NW

Celebrate the holiday season in Adams Morgan! On Tuesday, December 5 from 6-7:30pm, the community is invited to join in on the festivities as AdMo unveils the neighborhood’s newest interactive holiday display underneath a snow-filled sky. It’s the perfect place to take selfies or pose for a holiday card! Attendees can also listen to live music by local cover band, Gotcha Covered. Complimentary hot chocolate and cider will also be available on a first come, first serve basis. Family Friendly. Free. Open to the public.

Dec
17
Sun
Gingerbread House Workshop @ Davio's
Dec 17 @ 11:30 PM – Dec 18 @ 1:30 PM

This holiday season, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Reston is throwing a house party: a gingerbread house party, that is! On Sunday, December 17th 2023, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, children of all ages are invited to participate in a one-of-a-kind workshop with Davio’s own pastry chef Emma Thomas!

Chef Thomas will lead the demonstration and workshop, teaching children how to decorate personalized gingerbread houses fit for the North Pole! The event is $55 per child (excluding tax and gratuity) and adult admission is free. Each participating child will receive one gingerbread house to decorate (with delectable decorations included), hot chocolate and lunch!

 

What to Expect:

Gingerbread houses ready for decorating

An array of candies, icing and edible decorations

A sprinkle of holiday spirit and lots of laughter

 

Highlights:

Personalized gingerbread houses to take home

Guided by our gingerbread expert Pastry Chef

Holiday music and festive atmosphere

Hot cocoa station for a sweet sip while you decorate

 

Kid’s Lunch Station Includes

Cheese & Tomato Pizza

Cheese, Tomato & Pepperoni Pizza

Crispy Chicken Sliders

Kobe Beef Sliders

Chicken Fingers

French Fries

 

WHERE: Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse | 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

 

WHEN: The workshop will be held on Sunday, December 17th from 11:30am 1:30pm

 

COST:        $55 per child includes gingerbread house and lunch. Secure your spot early and join us for a day of delicious creativity and holiday magic!

Dec
31
Sun
Noon Yards Eve! @ The Yards Sundeck
Dec 31 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ring in 2024 at the seventh annual Noon Yards Eve! The Yards is bringing back a family-friendly bash to finish out the year.

Celebrate with complimentary activities for kids of all ages including trackless train rides through The Yards, an inflatable slide and bounce house, glitter tattoo artists, carnival games, music by DJ Alex Love, crafts, The Uncle Devin Show, a magician, and more! Families can also take pictures in the photo booth and participate in the 2024-themed giveaways.

The event will culminate with the highly-anticipated countdown and balloon drop celebration at noon, allowing kids of all ages to ring in the New Year! Noon Yards is free to attend, but registration in advance is required on Eventbrite.

WHEN/WHERE:

  • Sunday, December 31 | 10am – 1pm

  • The Yards Sundeck | 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

3rd Annual Game Night NYE @ Calico
Dec 31 2023 @ 1:00 PM – Jan 1 2024 @ 12:30 AM

Calico, in Blagden Alley, is ringing in 2024 with its casual 3rd Annual Game Night NYE. Whether you’re “pre-gaming” your night with a group of friends and a round of adult juice boxes, or sticking around to see the ball drop over a midnight toast & plenty of communal board games, Calico’s the all-day spot on New Year’s Eve.

Calico is hosting a low-key NYE hangout from 1pm-12:30am, where guests can play board games, enjoy all-day drink specials & eat creative bar snacks. Calico’s taking $2 off draft cocktails & beer all day, plus discounting bubbly bottles.

The bar’s regular food and drink menu will also be available, featuring festive hot cocktails like boozy Hot Chocolate (vanilla vodka, housemade chocolate syrup, cinnamon whipped cream) and the molasses and lightning apple brandy Spiked Cider, plus shareable winter eats like Buffalo Chicken Tomato Pie, beef gravy and mozz-topped Disco Tots, Steak & Cheese, and Tachos.

The bar has also stocked up on fun games such as Monopoly, Clue, Scattergories, Cards Against Humanity, Scrabble, Uno, Jenga, Hungry Hippos, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon and more.

And at midnight, they’ll pour a complimentary sparkling toast.

Calico’s 3rd Annual Game Night NYE is free to attend, and entry is first-come first-served.

New Year’s Eve Glow at Whitlow’s @ Whitlow's
Dec 31 2023 @ 9:00 PM – Jan 1 2024 @ 2:00 AM

New Year’s Eve Glow at Whitlow’s  

Guests will literally GLOW in the dark at Whitlow’s on New Year’s Eve. The three-level bar hosts its first New Year’s celebration at their new U Street location with the party going on at every level.

The all-inclusive ticketed event, from 9 pm until 2 am, at $85 each, will have lots of black lights and fluorescent colors that glow when the lights are down. A dinner buffet is included with an open bar serving draft beers, wines, rail drinks and champagne.  It’ll be a dance party with DJ Killabeats24  performing on the rooftop and live band Turtle Recall will be performing on the second floor.

New Year’s Eve Glow Party at Whitlow’s

December 31

9 pm – 2 am

$85 per person, includes buffet

901 U Street NW

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-glow-party-at-whitlows-tickets-772345555347?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feb
9
Fri
Galentine’s Day at Punch Bowl Social @ Punchbowl Social
Feb 9 @ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Gals, gather all your girls for a Galentine’s celebration at Punch Bowl Social, which is hosting a game night complete with cute swag, Instagrammable cocktails and a live DJ – female, of course – to keep the party going on Friday, Feb. 9.

For your $15 ticket, you’ll get a friendship bracelet, heart-shaped sunglasses reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s video for “22,” and your choice of board games. Don’t miss out on the pink punch and cocktails. Select locations* will have pop-up vendors and an influencer host.

EVENT DETAILS

What:  Galentine’s Day at Punch Bowl Social

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9

Cost: Tickets $15, register via Eventbrite

Informationpunchbowlsocial.com

Feb
14
Wed
A Night in Paris | 2024 Valentine’s Day Celebration at Hillwood @ Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Feb 14 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

A Night in Paris | 2024 Valentine’s Day Celebration
Wednesday, February 14, 2023, 7-10 p.m.
Join Hillwood for a Valentine’s celebration and benefit. Preview the special exhibition Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Paris, explore the magic of Hillwood, and bid on choice items in the silent auction.

 

Apr
19
Fri
National Cannabis Festival @ RFK Stadium Grounds
Apr 19 all-day

The 8th Annual National Cannabis Festival returns to The Festival Grounds at RFK Campus on April 19 & 20 headlined by Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat.

In addition to the concert, NCF ticket holders can explore sweet and savory eats, check out the epic Exhibitor Fair featuring more than 100 brands, enjoy demos, comedy, panel discussions, eating contests, and more in the Education Pavilions, visit sponsor activations and grab swag site-wide, all while checking out the talent rocking out the main stage on both days.

Apr
20
Sat
National Cannabis Festival @ RFK Stadium Grounds
Apr 20 all-day

The 8th Annual National Cannabis Festival returns to The Festival Grounds at RFK Campus on April 19 & 20 headlined by Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat.

In addition to the concert, NCF ticket holders can explore sweet and savory eats, check out the epic Exhibitor Fair featuring more than 100 brands, enjoy demos, comedy, panel discussions, eating contests, and more in the Education Pavilions, visit sponsor activations and grab swag site-wide, all while checking out the talent rocking out the main stage on both days.