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.

May
4
Sat
Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Wren at the Watermark Hotel
May 4 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Break out the bourbon, bonnets, and bow ties by celebrating the 150th Kentucky Derby at Wren on Saturday, May 4 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The Tysons restaurant will host a Derby Day watch party with an array of specialty cocktails and Derby-inspired bites.

 

Guests can sip on Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps and other specialty cocktails, along with passed hors d’oeuvres,  live music and plenty of TVs to view the “Run for the Roses”. Tickets are $75 per person and are available HERE. Guests are encouraged to don their best derby hats and fascinators to celebrate the races. The restaurant will have prizes for best hat and best dressed.

 

WHERE:

Wren

Located on the 11th floor of The Watermark Hotel

1825 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102

 

WHEN:

Saturday, May 4

4pm to 7pm

 

TICKETS:

https://www.exploretock.com/wren-tysons/event/477967/derby-day

May
11
Sat
White House Spring Garden Tour @ White House Gardens
May 11 @ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

White House Gardens Tour will take place Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th.

The tours are open and free to the public with daily timed tickets.

How to tour the gardens: The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets each day (May 11th – 12th) beginning at 8:30 AM ET, while supplies last. Tickets will be distributed outside the White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Space is very limited for this highly anticipated event, so please plan accordingly.

You must have a ticket in order to join the tour. White House Spring Gardens Tour Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET

About the White House Rose Garden: First imagined in 1902, the White House Rose Garden is one of the most recognizable landscapes in the world. Throughout history, the garden has served as a prominent place for celebrating and marking important American milestones. The White House Gardens Tour is highly anticipated by visitors and Washingtonians alike.

May
12
Sun
White House Spring Garden Tour @ White House Gardens
May 12 @ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

White House Gardens Tour will take place Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th.

The tours are open and free to the public with daily timed tickets.

How to tour the gardens: The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets each day (May 11th – 12th) beginning at 8:30 AM ET, while supplies last. Tickets will be distributed outside the White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Space is very limited for this highly anticipated event, so please plan accordingly.

You must have a ticket in order to join the tour. White House Spring Gardens Tour Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET

About the White House Rose Garden: First imagined in 1902, the White House Rose Garden is one of the most recognizable landscapes in the world. Throughout history, the garden has served as a prominent place for celebrating and marking important American milestones. The White House Gardens Tour is highly anticipated by visitors and Washingtonians alike.

May
18
Sat
Dupont Museum Walk Weekend @ Dupont Circle Museums
May 18 – May 19 all-day
Museum Walk Weekend

Tickets: FREE

Where: Dupont Circle

When: 5/18 through 5/19

The following museums will be open for free* on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 from 11 am-4 pm. Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors! Some may require reservations.

 

•Anderson House
•Dumbarton House
•Dupont Underground

Museum Walk Weekend - Dupont Kalorama
Tacos & Tequila at Nationals Park @ Nationals Ballpark
May 18 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Nationals Park will be hosting Tacos & Tequila on Saturday, May 18th, from 4-7 p.m.!

Attendees will be able to enjoy a diverse array of flavors, as the event features renowned brands such as Casamigos, Casa Azul, Cincoro Tequila, Mijenta Tequila, Ana Maria, Tequila Rosa, Banhez Mezcal Artesanal, and many more. They will be able to enjoy tequila or cocktail tastings, delight in delectable taco samples from Pink Taco, Mission, El Teco, Surfside Tacos, and El Bebe, and witness fierce competition as vendors compete for the title of Ultimate Taco and Tequila Champion.

More information is available at nats.com/TacosAndTequila

National Chamber Ensemble Season Finale @ Marymount University Ballston Auditorium
May 18 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The National Chamber Ensemble will conclude its 17th season with a grand “Concerto Celebration”!
Join on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Marymount University’s Ballston Auditorium.  The NCE will feature Beethoven’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 5 “The Emperor” with piano virtuoso Carlos César Rodriguez and the popular Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor.
The National Chamber Ensemble provides a unique way to experience exceptional music that enriches our cultural life. From classical to contemporary compositions, internationally acclaimed musicians provide outstanding performances creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and engaging.
The Program

Joseph de Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges — Sonata for Two Violins No. 1 in B flat Major

Felix Mendelssohn — Violin Concerto in E Minor Op.64

Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Op.73

The Artists

Violinist Leonid Sushansky, celebrated for his “gorgeous tone” and “passionate intensity” by The Washington Post and The New York Times, made his Carnegie Hall recital debut in 2005 and has performed globally with orchestras, and as a recitalist, and chamber musician. He has garnered acclaim for performances with prestigious orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Berlin Chamber Orchestra.

Carlos César Rodríguez, hailed for his brilliance and versatility, is renowned as a virtuoso pianist excelling in Hispanic and Spanish repertoire as well as Mozart and romantic works. Rodríguez continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his exceptional performances and leadership in music education.

Najin Kim, Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Washington National Opera Orchestra/ Kennedy Center Opera House, previously served as Associate Concertmaster of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Kim’s distinguished career includes performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.

Hanbing Jia, Assistant Concertmaster of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and section first violinist in both the National Philharmonic and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, has performed extensively across the US, Europe, and China. Jia holds a Master of Music degree and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.

Uri Wassertzug, a versatile violist, has performed globally with chamber music ensembles and as a guest artist, notably in New Zealand and Alaska. A member of the Washington National Opera/Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, he frequently serves as Guest Principal Violist with the National Philharmonic.

Steven Honigberg is a member of the National Symphony Orchestra. He has showcased his talent in recitals in Washington DC, New York, and across the US. He has appeared as a soloist with esteemed orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra.

May
19
Sun
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style @ Lower Blocks of King Street around Market Square area
May 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, known as one of the most prestigious and premiere car events on the East Coast, returns to Alexandria on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Presenting sponsor Burke & Herbert Bank, returns for the fifth year in a row to support the signature event that stretches across lower King Street and the surrounding side streets near Old Town’s waterfront, to showcase rare and exotic cars.

The Festival has garnered tens of thousands of spectators to the lower King Street area, doubling foot traffic to local businesses, generating widespread media coverage, and raising money for Alexandria-based nonprofits. The event is a high-sensory spectacle for participants, spectators and car enthusiasts, allowing them to experience the “Speed & Style” variety of exotic supercars and vintage motorcycles rarely seen sitting still for up-close viewing.

Center-stage at noon, a unique Fashion Demonstration will be hosted by Maria Elizabeth of Alexandria-based Salon DeZEN. Maria will discuss the elegance and importance of natural fashion and its profound impact when paired with beautiful automobiles. An award presentation highlighting cars judged to be the finest in 11 categories, will immediately follow the Fashion Demonstration.

“We’re thrilled to be the title sponsor of the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style for the fifth straight year,” said David P. Boyle, chair, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. “As Alexandria’s hometown bank, being a part of bringing a festival of this magnitude to the heart of our city and right outside the doors of our historic Headquarters means a lot to us. We couldn’t be happier that Alive! and Community Lodgings – two valued local organizations – will benefit from the proceeds.”

New for this year, the event will include pre-war exotic cars, a myriad of different sponsors showcasing their goods under canopies strategically dispersed throughout the Festival area, and live rock and jazz music provided by two well-known local bands. 

 

 

EVENT DETAILS

What: 5th Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, Presented by Burke & Herbert Bank

When: Sunday, May 19, 2024

Where: Lower Blocks of King Street around Market Square area (200-500 blocks of King Street, and the 100 blocks of North and South Fairfax St.; North and South Royal St.; and North and South Pitt St.)

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Website: https://www.festivalspeedstylealex.com/

Cost: Free – open to all!

Weather Plan: Rain or shine