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
10
Sat
Lunar New Year at Tiger Fork w/ Lion Dancers @ Tiger Fork
Feb 10 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is once again celebrating Lunar New Year (year of the Dragon) from February 9 through February 18. Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on two Saturdays, February 10 & 17, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2024.

In addition to most of Tiger Fork’s regular menu offerings, Executive Chef Simon Lam has created several dish specials, each designed to bring good luck in the New Year (traditional examples include dumplings symbolizing wealth, noodles for long life, and fish bringing surplus). Available either a la carte (ranging from $9-$35) or as a tasting menu for two ($136), dishes include:

Pork Dumplings (wealth)

Napa cabbage, edamame puree, herb oil

Jian Diu (togetherness)

fried glutinous rice sesame balls

Yu Sheng (prosperity)

noodles, seasonal vegetables, sea urchin, fish roe

Yu (abundance)

steamed whole fish, soy fish broth, aromatic herbs

Year of the Dragon (luck)

battered lobster, soy gravy, pan fried egg noodles

Throughout the celebration, dine-in guests will receive a traditional red envelope with their checks. During Lunar New Year, bright red envelopes are traditionally gifted to friends and family. Guests can fill them with money, gifted to symbolize good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.

And traditional Chinese lion dancers from Tai Yim Kung Fu will perform on several nights during dinner service (Sat. February 10 at 7:30pm, and Sat. February 17 at 5pm and 7pm) for guests in the dining room and just outside the restaurant in historic Blagden Alley — a customary ceremony which signifies prosperity, luck and good fortune.

Tiger Fork’s Lunar New Year specials will all be available for dine-in, and some for takeout/delivery.

WHEN:       Food Specials: Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18 (food specials)

Lion Dancing: Saturday, February 10 (7:30pm) and Saturday, February 17 (5pm, 7pm)

 

WHERE:     Tiger Fork

922 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

 

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.

 

Feb
17
Sat
Lunar New Year at Tiger Fork w/ Lion Dancers @ Tiger Fork
Feb 17 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is once again celebrating Lunar New Year (year of the Dragon) from February 9 through February 18. Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on two Saturdays, February 10 & 17, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2024.

In addition to most of Tiger Fork’s regular menu offerings, Executive Chef Simon Lam has created several dish specials, each designed to bring good luck in the New Year (traditional examples include dumplings symbolizing wealth, noodles for long life, and fish bringing surplus). Available either a la carte (ranging from $9-$35) or as a tasting menu for two ($136), dishes include:

Pork Dumplings (wealth)

Napa cabbage, edamame puree, herb oil

Jian Diu (togetherness)

fried glutinous rice sesame balls

Yu Sheng (prosperity)

noodles, seasonal vegetables, sea urchin, fish roe

Yu (abundance)

steamed whole fish, soy fish broth, aromatic herbs

Year of the Dragon (luck)

battered lobster, soy gravy, pan fried egg noodles

Throughout the celebration, dine-in guests will receive a traditional red envelope with their checks. During Lunar New Year, bright red envelopes are traditionally gifted to friends and family. Guests can fill them with money, gifted to symbolize good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.

And traditional Chinese lion dancers from Tai Yim Kung Fu will perform on several nights during dinner service (Sat. February 10 at 7:30pm, and Sat. February 17 at 5pm and 7pm) for guests in the dining room and just outside the restaurant in historic Blagden Alley — a customary ceremony which signifies prosperity, luck and good fortune.

Tiger Fork’s Lunar New Year specials will all be available for dine-in, and some for takeout/delivery.

WHEN:       Food Specials: Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18 (food specials)

Lion Dancing: Saturday, February 10 (7:30pm) and Saturday, February 17 (5pm, 7pm)

 

WHERE:     Tiger Fork

922 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

 

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
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.)

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.