Jun
21
Wed
National Yoga Day at The Yards @ The Yards Sundeck
Jun 21 @ 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

The Yards is celebrating National Yoga Day, June 21! Guests are invited to roll out their mats and start their day with child’s pose and namasté on The Yards Sundeck at 7:30am.

The free, one-hour class will be led by Calm with Carlyn and is perfect for yogis of all levels. Attendees will receive a complimentary juice from Toastique after the class (while supplies last), and are invited to stop by Foxtrot, Toastique or Surveyor for breakfast on their way home!

Attendees can register in advance on Eventbrite.

 

WHEN/WHERE:

  • Wednesday, June 21 | 7:30am – 8:30am

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

Jul
30
Sun
Citi Taste of Tennis @ La Vie Restaurant
Jul 30 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

 Citi Taste of Tennis, the Official Player Party of the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open, returns to the Nation’s Capital on July 30th from 7-10 p.m. Guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening of amazing cuisine prepared by some of D.C.’s finest chefs and served by top tennis stars at La Vie Restaurant located on the Southwest Waterfront in The Wharf.

Tennis Channel’s Nick Monroe will host the event and Chef Kevin Tien will serve as the headline Chef. Nick and Kevin will be joined by a number of special guest players who will participate in an exciting cooking demonstration on the main stage.

A wide array of cuisine will be available from Citi Taste of Tennis’ all-star lineup of acclaimed chefs, including: Kevin Tien (Moon Rabbit), Bader Ali (Gerrard Street Kitchen), Patrice Cleary (Purple Patch), Alessandra Begggiato (Dolci Gelati), Jassi Bindra (Amrina The Woodlands), John Mooney (Bidwell), Scheyla Acosta and Chef Mac & Chef Pinke (Flavorture).

To add to the excitement, guests will be treated to a live performance to dance the night away. Attendees will also enjoy an assortment of interactive sponsor experiences provided by CitiBarbados Tourist BoardZonin ProseccoVossChef Works and Volkl.

Tickets are $250 each and group packages are available.

Aug
17
Thu
Cantata/ The Next Chapter Book Club @ Cantata Rooftop
Aug 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Calling all Mount Vernon Triangle bookworms! Cantata (801 3rd Street, NW) Quadrangle and The Wilkes Company’s newest 275-unit residential building in Mount Vernon Triangle is teaming up with Busboys and Poets for conversation and cocktails at The Next Chapter Book Club.

**Between Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, booklovers can stop by Cantata to pick up a free copy of acclaimed author Akwaeke Emezi’s You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, which has been featured in multiple best seller and must-read book lists, including The Washington Post, New York Times, Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29 and more.**

Following the book pickup, Cantata will host a gathering on Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the stunning Cantata rooftop for an evening of drinks, dessert, moderated conversation, and Q&A with Busboys and Poets.

Guests who pick up a free book in July will be automatically entered to win a beach read beach bag, full of everything you’ll need for your next beach day, including a beach bag, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, and $100 Busboys and Poets gift certificate towards their next book purchase.

WHEN: Book lovers can pick up a free copy of You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty between Wednesday, July 26 through Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Next Chapter Book Club will meet to discuss Akwaeke Emezi’s best-selling novel on Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

WHERE: Cantata (801 3rd Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001)

 

HOW: This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but visitors are encouraged to RSVP here.

Oct
6
Fri
Battle of the Banned Books @ MLK Library
Oct 6 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please join the DC Public Library Foundation in the MLK Jr. Lirary Great Hall as DC’s Neighborhood Librarians battle it out for the title of best Banned Book Art Installation!

We will also honor inspiring community advocates with our second Power the Dream DCPLF awards:

-TRANSFORMER AWARD

-SPOTLIGHT AWARD

-IGNITING THE COMMUNITY AWARD

 

October 6, 2023 | 6:00 PM VIP

7:00 PM General Admission

MLK JR. Memorial Library

Nov
2
Thu
Whitman-Walker 37th Annual Walk To End HIV @ Gateway DC Paviliion
Nov 2 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whitman-Walker 37th Annual Walk To End HIV & Open House of New Max Robinson Center

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gateway DC Pavilion
2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032

The Walk to End HIV is more than just a fundraiser at Whitman-Walker. The Walk symbolizes our continued efforts to find a cure for HIV and to stop the stigma surrounding HIV. This fight will take the entire community’s support and commitment.

This year’s walk attendees will also be able to take a tour of our brand-new Max Robinson Center. Named for acclaimed TV anchor Max Robinson, our new Max Robinson Center will be a healthcare home and state of the art research center where we will be able to serve an additional 10,000 patients per year. The New Max will bring much needed health and wellness services to the residents of DC and we’re so excited to share it with you. LINK

Nov
24
Fri
The Outrun Gravity Games @ Boro Park
Nov 24 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

The Outrun Gravity Games are coming to The Boro on Black Friday, the perfect chance to work off the Thanksgiving feast with friends and family, and much more fun than a Turkey Trot!

The OG Coaches will lead teams through a series of challenges testing your knowledge, teamwork, balance and coordination skills.

No need to worry about forming a team beforehand – Outrun Gravity will handle all of the logistics. The challenges are inclusive and welcoming for participants of all levels; just bring a water bottle and get ready for 90 minutes of fun, camaraderie and friendly competition!

WHEN: Friday, November 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boro Park (8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA 22102)

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.

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
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
10
Fri
Salamander Middleburg Author Series – David Baldacci @ Salamander Middleburg
May 10 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 

You are invited for a special evening with David Baldacci, New York Times Best-Selling Author for a literary conversation on his new book, A Calamity of Souls, followed by a reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, wine, champagne, and book signing.

David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers. 

His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television.

Along with his wife, David is also the cofounder of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy programs in the United States.

David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law. David and his family live in Virginia.

(Books will be available for purchase and are not included in ticket price.)