Nov
1
Wed
Picnic Theatre: The Day the Earth Stood Still @ Dupont Underground
Nov 1 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

On November 1, 2, and 3, join us as Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dupont Underground with an original parody of the Day The Earth Stood Still! In this celebrated 1950s classic, a UFO lands in Washington DC on the National Mall, with a message and an ultimatum for the White House and for the people of Earth that forces the world to wrestle with the most profound existential choice possible. Picnic Theatre Company imagines what happens the day after, as superpowers and developing nations, corporations, activists, and religious movements fight to determine the Earth’s response. How will they react? Vote for the ending of the play – the audience chooses the fate of humanity!

Enjoy this historic urban landmark and cultural space at 19 Dupont Circle NW. 6pm cocktails, 7pm performance (90 minutes)

TICKETS ($20):
Wed, Nov. 1: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58
Thurs, Nov 2: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4
Fri, Nov 3: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4-ffyem
[Proceeds benefit the preservation of Dupont Underground]

A Picnic Theatre Company Parody
The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC
Wednesday November 1
Thursday November 2
Friday November 3

6pm Cocktails
7pm Performance

Written and Directed by Steve Rochlin

Cast:
Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Chris Fowler * Robert Gerber * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Alexa Newlin * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Kevin Rooney * Edward Roman * Adam Ruben *  Christina Sevilla * Hugo Verges * David White

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

Picnic Theatre: The Day the Earth Stood Still @ Dupont Underground
Nov 2 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

On November 1, 2, and 3, join us as Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dupont Underground with an original parody of the Day The Earth Stood Still! In this celebrated 1950s classic, a UFO lands in Washington DC on the National Mall, with a message and an ultimatum for the White House and for the people of Earth that forces the world to wrestle with the most profound existential choice possible. Picnic Theatre Company imagines what happens the day after, as superpowers and developing nations, corporations, activists, and religious movements fight to determine the Earth’s response. How will they react? Vote for the ending of the play – the audience chooses the fate of humanity!

Enjoy this historic urban landmark and cultural space at 19 Dupont Circle NW. 6pm cocktails, 7pm performance (90 minutes)

TICKETS ($20):
Wed, Nov. 1: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58
Thurs, Nov 2: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4
Fri, Nov 3: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4-ffyem
[Proceeds benefit the preservation of Dupont Underground]

A Picnic Theatre Company Parody
The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC
Wednesday November 1
Thursday November 2
Friday November 3

6pm Cocktails
7pm Performance

Written and Directed by Steve Rochlin

Cast:
Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Chris Fowler * Robert Gerber * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Alexa Newlin * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Kevin Rooney * Edward Roman * Adam Ruben *  Christina Sevilla * Hugo Verges * David White

Nov
3
Fri
Picnic Theatre: The Day the Earth Stood Still @ Dupont Underground
Nov 3 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

On November 1, 2, and 3, join us as Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dupont Underground with an original parody of the Day The Earth Stood Still! In this celebrated 1950s classic, a UFO lands in Washington DC on the National Mall, with a message and an ultimatum for the White House and for the people of Earth that forces the world to wrestle with the most profound existential choice possible. Picnic Theatre Company imagines what happens the day after, as superpowers and developing nations, corporations, activists, and religious movements fight to determine the Earth’s response. How will they react? Vote for the ending of the play – the audience chooses the fate of humanity!

Enjoy this historic urban landmark and cultural space at 19 Dupont Circle NW. 6pm cocktails, 7pm performance (90 minutes)

TICKETS ($20):
Wed, Nov. 1: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58
Thurs, Nov 2: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4
Fri, Nov 3: https://dupontunderground.org/events/hjjwjjfbd7jeacz-yph58-barn4-ffyem
[Proceeds benefit the preservation of Dupont Underground]

A Picnic Theatre Company Parody
The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC
Wednesday November 1
Thursday November 2
Friday November 3

6pm Cocktails
7pm Performance

Written and Directed by Steve Rochlin

Cast:
Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Chris Fowler * Robert Gerber * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Alexa Newlin * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Kevin Rooney * Edward Roman * Adam Ruben *  Christina Sevilla * Hugo Verges * David White

Nov
16
Thu
Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier  @ Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier 

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, will share story of fashion designer Ann Lowe, known as the creative mind and skilled hand who created gowns that graced some of America’s most influential women.

This program is the eleventh annual lecture honoring the legacy of Hillwood’s former executive director, Frederick J. Fisher. 

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Feb
1
Thu
8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show @ Chicken + Whiskey's Navy Yard
Feb 1 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A stylish evening with runways and networking -benefitting a good cause
A night of Fashion and Fundraising with FGIDC – Hosted by Barnette Holston, The DCFashion Fool!

Join us on Thursday, February 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Chicken + Whiskey’s Navy Yard location for a viewing party to watch the 8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show. Founded by fashion designer, Frederick Anderson and marketer, Laura Miller, the event unites the worlds of fashion, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and media to openly discuss prostate cancer, with an emphasis on racial disparities and underserved communities. 2024 models include Cuba Gooding Jr., Daymond John, Phillip Bloch and more!

With your complimentary beverage in hand, get ready to network with your DMV fashion peers, watch the fashion show broadcasted live from NYC and bid on amazing silent auction items.

Come dressed in your most stylish blue outfit – bonus if it’s a blue jacket – and help us raise awareness and funds to support ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer.

Tickets:

FGI Members: $27
Non-Members: $32
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer organization.

Tickets include: Viewing party and one drink ticket. Cash bar for additional refreshments.

Feb
3
Sat
Lunar New Year at National Museum of Asian Art @ National Museum of Asian Art
Feb 3 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2024 family festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The event takes place Feb. 3, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

This year’s Lunar New Year festival will celebrate the year of the dragon. It will consist of performances, talks, tours, hands-on activities and more. The full schedule is available online. The museum also offers many resources to learn about Lunar New Year on its website such as virtual tours of related collections, lesson plans and webinars.

About Lunar New Year
Commonly known as the Spring Festival in China, Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration marked by many traditions. The Lunar New Year’s Eve reunion dinner is the highlight that kicks off the holiday, a feast with a spread of symbolic dishes, such as a whole fish representing abundance, that bring good luck and fortune. The 15th and final day of the holiday is the Lantern Festival, during which people have tangyuan, or sweet glutinous rice balls, and children carry lanterns around the neighborhood at night to mark the end of the celebration.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do not observe the Chinese/lunar zodiac.

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
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.)