Feb
11
Sun
Rumble Boxing “Love Yourself Open House” @ Rumble Boxing DC area locations
Feb 11 all-day

Rumble will host a “Love Yourself Open House“ on Sunday, February 11 offering  free classes, giveaways, samples from wellness lifestyle partners and a chance to meet the owners.  Box and Flow,  a new specialty class combining the classic 45 minute Rumble class with 30 minutes of yoga will be offered at 1pm.  First-timers will enjoy their first class on Rumble and can continue their fitness journey with  a 24% discount on their first month membership  and special offers on class packs.

Established in 2017, Rumble delivers 45-minute, 10-round, full-body strength and conditioning workouts centered around specially designed water-filled, teardrop-style boxing bags. Originating in the heart of Chelsea, New York City, Rumble has expanded to numerous cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC.

Find more information about Rumble Boxing DC here , Rumble Boxing Ashburn here, Rumble Boxing Falls Church here, Rumble Boxing Courthouse here and Rumble Boxing Philadelphia here.

Feb
24
Sat
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Wish Ball @ Waldorf Astoria
Feb 24 @ 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic will host its annual Wish Ball at the elegantly restored Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.  This annual event, which attracts more than 650 guests each year, raises awareness & funds for life-changing wishes for local children in the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland region who are battling critical illnesses.  Founded in 1983, the Mid-Atlantic chapter has granted over 11,000 since its inception. Wish kids face any number of critical illnesses such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchene’s muscular dystrophy, kidney and heart disease. Every year, 450 local children are expected to receive a diagnosis that makes them eligible for a wish, and no child is turned away.  For every wish granted, at least one more local child is waiting.

Join for a fun and inspirational night of great food and wine, entertainment by Lucy Black Gold, live & silent auctions, and inspirational wish stories.  Tickets are priced at $500 per person with sponsorship packages ranging in price from $5,000 to $50,000.  Tickets & sponsorship packages are available for purchase at About Wish Ball (wishballmidatlantic.org)

 

WHEN:          Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 12 Midnight.

WHERE:       The Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C. is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.  Room reservations for Wish Ball attendees can be made here.

WHO:            Co-Chairs for 2024 Wish Ball: Katherine & Benjamin Berman and Sophie & Stephen LaMontagne, Georgetown Cupcake and Laura Szlavin Niamien & Joel Niamien, Wish Parents, Szinc Consulting LLC Walton Enterprises

Mar
7
Thu
N Street Village 25th Anniversary Gala @ Marriott Marquis
Mar 7 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Honoring Peter Shields & Ace Werner

Mar
16
Sat
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C.
Mar 16 @ 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C. once again returns to the nation’s capital this Saturday, March 16, 2024. Runners from around the globe will experience an eclectic running tour that gets them close to some of the country’s most iconic monuments including the White House, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial and more.
Registration for both races is still open by visiting the Health & Fitness Expo. Offering distances for everyone, including a half marathon and 5K, this event combines live music and entertainment with a scenic run through the District. For the second consecutive year, the improved course starts on Constitution Ave and takes participants over the Potomac River on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, through Judiciary Square, and finishes with amazing views of the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument as runners cross the finish line on Pennsylvania Avenue. Finishers will celebrate along the National Mall, rocking out to even more live music.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is the official benefiting charity partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series and has been named title partner of the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C. event. To learn more and to become a St. Jude Hero, visit www.stjude.org.
Saturday, March 16 – Race Day
·       7:45 a.m. – 5K Start – 4th St. NW & Pennsylvania Ave. NW
·       8:00 a.m. – Half Marathon Start – Constitution Ave. & 14th Street NW
*All times listed are in EDT
Course:
The half marathon course will take participants over the Potomac River on the Arlington Memorial Bridge and finish with amazing views of the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument as they cross the finish line on Pennsylvania Avenue. Finishers will be able to celebrate with family and friends right along the National Mall at the Finish Line Festival.
The 5K course will see participants starting with a view of the Washington Monument and finishing right in front of the Capitol Building on Pennsylvania Avenue as they traverse the streets of Washington D.C.
For full course details, visit Course Overviews.
Road Closures:
Race day road closures may be found by visiting, Road Closures
May
1
Wed
Capital Harvest Market @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
May 1 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around the world, and indulge in locally produced, small-batch and handcrafted products along with seasonal offerings from over 25 vendors. Visitors can also indulge in artistic expressions while enjoying delicious food and vibrant community spirit when the Capital Arts Collective joins CHoP on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, May 1 to October 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

May
4
Sat
Run for the Roses @ Lulu's Wine Garden
May 4 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For the second year in a row, Lulu’s Winegarden is celebrating the 150th Kentucky Derby (also known as the “Run for the Roses”) with a pink wine-fueled viewing party – “Run for the Rosés.” On Saturday, May 4 from 3-7pm, the U Street wine bar will offer $40 rosé bottles, rosé magnums, frozen mint juleps, and will air “the most exciting two minutes in sports” on its five outdoor and indoor TVs with sound.

The U Street wine garden recently expanded its rosé program for the spring, and will offer all eight of its rosés by the bottle at just $40 for the afternoon. And groups can share large-format RUMOR Rosé magnums at special pricing. There’s a pink wine for every palate, ranging from several classic Provence rosés, a slightly effervescent Txakoli rosés, a unique Greek rosé made with the native Agiorgitiko grape, and even a fun Mexican rosé of Grenache.

For those who can’t watch the Derby without a little Kentucky bourbon, Lulu’s will offer bourbon specials and the bar’s frozen cocktail machines will dispense Mint Julep Slushies.

Lulu’s will air the big race with sound on its five outdoor and indoor TVs.

The party is free to attend with food and drinks sold a la carte.

WHO:              Lulu’s Winegarden

WHEN:            Saturday, May 4, 2024

3-7pm

WHERE:           Lulu’s Winegarden

1940 11th Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

May
8
Wed
Capital Harvest Market @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
May 8 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around the world, and indulge in locally produced, small-batch and handcrafted products along with seasonal offerings from over 25 vendors. Visitors can also indulge in artistic expressions while enjoying delicious food and vibrant community spirit when the Capital Arts Collective joins CHoP on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, May 1 to October 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

May
10
Fri
Newsbash @ Four Seasons
May 10 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

DC NewsBash is a charity event that raises funds and awareness for breast cancer causes. The 14th annual event on Wednesday, May 22, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC.

The DC NewsBash was founded in 2010 by the DC Newswomen, a collective of 40+ anchors across every major network in the DC region who have banded together to make an impact on their community.

Attire: The More Pink The Better

EVENT ANCHOR CHAIRS: Laura Evans • Lesli Foster • Angie Goff • Alison Starling • Andrea Roane • Shawn Yancy • Eun Yang

2024 ANCHOR COMMITTEE:  Adrianna Hopkins • Aimee Cho • Allison Seymour • Annie Mae • Annie Yu • Ayesha Khan • Caitlin Roth • Debra Alfarone • Delia Gonçalves • Elizabethany • Ellen Bryan • Erin Como • Hillary Howard • Holly Morris • Jacqueline Matter • Jessica Faith • Jummy Olabanji • Kaitlin McGrath • Kellye Lynn • Kristen Berset-Harris • Lauryn Ricketts • Makayla Lucero • Marcella Robertson • Marina Marraco • Marissa Mitchell • Michelle Marsh • Mikea Turner • Monika Samtani • Shirin Rajaee • Simone DeAlba  • Tracee Wilkins • Veronica Johnson

May
15
Wed
Capital Harvest Market @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
May 15 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around the world, and indulge in locally produced, small-batch and handcrafted products along with seasonal offerings from over 25 vendors. Visitors can also indulge in artistic expressions while enjoying delicious food and vibrant community spirit when the Capital Arts Collective joins CHoP on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, May 1 to October 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

May
22
Wed
Capital Harvest Market @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
May 22 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Capital Harvest Market (CHoP), a weekly downtown market, opens for a 16th season. Explore a vibrant array of specialty foods, take a culinary tour around the world, and indulge in locally produced, small-batch and handcrafted products along with seasonal offerings from over 25 vendors. Visitors can also indulge in artistic expressions while enjoying delicious food and vibrant community spirit when the Capital Arts Collective joins CHoP on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

WHEN: Every Wednesday, May 1 to October 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.