Jan
21
Sat
All Women Silent Disco Dance Party @ National Mall
Jan 21 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Silent Dance Society and The Embassy Row Hotel have teamed up to host a Silent Disco Dance Party dedicated to and celebrating Women on the night of the Women’s March on Washington
WHAT: Come to rock your body to three female DJs playing and just dance, dance, dance. On January 21, the day after Inauguration, women across the country will rally on the National Mall to make an affirmative message that “women’s rights are human rights.” Silent Dance Society and The Embassy Row Hotel have teamed up to host a special Silent Disco Dance Party on the night of the Women’s March on Washington.
The event will take place Saturday, January 21st from 8PM – 12AM at The Embassy Row Hotel. Tickets are selling in advance for $16/each or $20/each at the door if not sold out.
WHO: 3 Live Female DJs playing Best of Throwback Tunes, Top 40 &  Dance Beats
WHEN: Saturday, January 21st
              8p.m. – 12a.m.
 
WHERE: The Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
INFO: Event is 21+ Tickets are selling in advance for $16/each online or $20/each at the door if not sold out  www.silentdancesociety.com
Feb
4
Sat
La Chandeleur @ Hillwood
Feb 4 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

La Chandeleur

Saturday, February 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, in festive French fashion. Enjoy crêpes, storytelling, art projects and more amidst Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures.

$18, $15 senior, $12 Hillwood member, $10 student, $5 child (ages 3-18), free for children under 3

www.HillwoodMuseum.org

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Feb
9
Thu
Flying Saucers Over DC @ Georgetown Library
Feb 9 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join the Georgetown University Library Associates to celebrate the opening of the exhibition “Flying Saucers Over DC” on Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 pm in the Pierce Reading Room, Lauinger Library.

In conjunction with Boo-Hooray and Anthology Editions, the event will feature a discussion between award-winning author Jack Womack and Washington Post book critic Michael Dirda about Womack’s recent anthology “Flying Saucers Are Real!”, which features the collection acquired by Georgetown Library.

Following the discussion, guests will be invited to enjoy a special reception and view this amazing exhibition, recently featured at the Milk Gallery in New York City, which depicts one of the most pervasive subcultures of the 20th century, in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections.

Do you want to believe?

Date(s): 

February 9, 2017

Time: 

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: 

Pierce Reading Room, Lauinger Library

Contact Information: 

Emily Minton, Program and Events Coordinator, libraryassociates@georgetown.edu, 202-687-7425

Feb
27
Mon
Get In The Way, The Journey of John Lewis @ Edlavitch DCJCC
Feb 27 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

On Monday, February 27, the Edlavitch DCJCC will screen Get In The Way, The Journey of John Lewis, a biographical film about the revered civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman. The movie focuses on Lewis’ leadership in the peaceful protest movement that sought voting rights for African-Americans in the South.

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will speak to the audience following the film about civil rights, human rights, and her experiences working with Lewis as the District’s representative for fourteen terms.

 

This screening is the second film in a three-part series called “Race, History and Community: A Series Focusing on Race and Justice in America.”

 

DATE:              Monday, February 27, 2017

TIME:               7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

LOCATION:      Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

 

WHAT:            Film Screening: Get In The Way, The Journey of John Lewis

Presentation by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

 

The Edlavitch DCJCC is presenting this film series in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Adas Israel Congregation Racial Justice Working Group, and Sixth & I.

 

Ticket Info:     $13.50

Program and ticket details available here

Mar
4
Sat
Early Mountain Vineyards Oyster Fest @ Early Mountain Vineyards
Mar 4 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Early Mountain Vineyards Hosts Annual Oyster Festival on March 4 & 5

Guests Are Invited to Enjoy Oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Company, Live Music & Early Mountain Vineyard’s Wine

 

What:             The popular Early Mountain Vineyards Oyster Festival will return this spring for a two-day event on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, with live music, Virginia wine, and seafood from the esteemed Rappahannock Oyster Company who will provide their famous oysters on the half shell. Early Mountain’s Executive Chef Ryan Collins will provide a seasonal menu featuring fried chicken and two types of warm chowder. Live music will be provided by The Currys on Saturday and Blake Esse on Sunday. The menu will include:

  • Rappahannock River Oysterswith red wine mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon, hot sauce

o   Half dozen raw oysters: $10

o   One dozen raw oysters: $20

  • Fried Chicken, fennel remoulade, cornbread

o   Half chicken: $10

o   Whole chicken: $18

  • Corn Chowderwith corn, cream, saffron, potato, green onion, tomato

o   Cup: $8

  • Clam Chowderwith littleneck clams, rock barn bacon, potato, cream, celery

o   Cup: $8

  • Kid’s Peanut Butter & Jelly: $6

 

Admission includes entry to the festival, a glass of Early Mountain wine and a stemless wine glass as a take-home gift. Guests can also order from Early Mountain’s extensive list of Virginia wines – both from their vineyard as well as others that have been hand-selected from the state – available by the glass and bottle. Guests under the age of 21 will receive a free beverage choice of water, soda or juice. Tickets for children age three and under are free.

 

Tickets are required of all visitors that day. All ages are welcome for a family-friendly fun day. Event will take place rain or shine.

 

When:            March 4-5, 12pm-4pm

 

Tickets:         Early Bird: $15.00

EMV Wine Club Members: $12.00

Week of & at the Door*: $20.00 ($15 for Members)

Under 21: $5.00

 

Online tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-spring-oyster-festival-tickets-31542240691?aff=es2  or by calling us at 540.948.9005.

Early Bird ticket sales end Sunday, February 26th at 11:59 p.m.

 

Where:          Early Mountain Vineyards

6109 Wolftown Hood Road

Madison, Virginia 22727

540.948.9005

Mar
5
Sun
Early Mountain Vineyards Oyster Fest @ Early Mountain Vineyards
Mar 5 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Early Mountain Vineyards Hosts Annual Oyster Festival on March 4 & 5

Guests Are Invited to Enjoy Oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Company, Live Music & Early Mountain Vineyard’s Wine

 

What:             The popular Early Mountain Vineyards Oyster Festival will return this spring for a two-day event on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, with live music, Virginia wine, and seafood from the esteemed Rappahannock Oyster Company who will provide their famous oysters on the half shell. Early Mountain’s Executive Chef Ryan Collins will provide a seasonal menu featuring fried chicken and two types of warm chowder. Live music will be provided by The Currys on Saturday and Blake Esse on Sunday. The menu will include:

  • Rappahannock River Oysterswith red wine mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon, hot sauce

o   Half dozen raw oysters: $10

o   One dozen raw oysters: $20

  • Fried Chicken, fennel remoulade, cornbread

o   Half chicken: $10

o   Whole chicken: $18

  • Corn Chowderwith corn, cream, saffron, potato, green onion, tomato

o   Cup: $8

  • Clam Chowderwith littleneck clams, rock barn bacon, potato, cream, celery

o   Cup: $8

  • Kid’s Peanut Butter & Jelly: $6

 

Admission includes entry to the festival, a glass of Early Mountain wine and a stemless wine glass as a take-home gift. Guests can also order from Early Mountain’s extensive list of Virginia wines – both from their vineyard as well as others that have been hand-selected from the state – available by the glass and bottle. Guests under the age of 21 will receive a free beverage choice of water, soda or juice. Tickets for children age three and under are free.

 

Tickets are required of all visitors that day. All ages are welcome for a family-friendly fun day. Event will take place rain or shine.

 

When:            March 4-5, 12pm-4pm

 

Tickets:         Early Bird: $15.00

EMV Wine Club Members: $12.00

Week of & at the Door*: $20.00 ($15 for Members)

Under 21: $5.00

 

Online tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-spring-oyster-festival-tickets-31542240691?aff=es2  or by calling us at 540.948.9005.

Early Bird ticket sales end Sunday, February 26th at 11:59 p.m.

 

Where:          Early Mountain Vineyards

6109 Wolftown Hood Road

Madison, Virginia 22727

540.948.9005

Mar
7
Tue
IHOP National Pancake Day @ Various IHOP
Mar 7 @ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

On Tuesday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – with select locations participating until 10:00 p.m. – guests can receive a free short stack* of the brand’s world-famous, freshly made buttermilk pancakes at IHOP Restaurants coast to coast. In return, guests are asked to help make a difference by leaving a donation of any size on-check or in-restaurant with all funds going to the charity partners’ local hospital affiliate.

The most anticipated Breakfastarian event of the year, IHOP National Pancake Day is the brand’s signature day of giving and underscores its longstanding commitment to helping families create more moments together. This year, IHOP expects to serve a record-breaking five million pancakes in a single day.

“IHOP and our franchisees are honored to partner with leading non-profit organizations like Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Shriners Hospitals for Children for our National Pancake Day event and help fight serious childhood illnesses” said Darren Rebelez, President, IHOP Restaurants. “Year after year, we look forward to celebrating with our guests and fans, and are amazed by their generosity. Every pancake served on IHOP National Pancake Day has a purpose, and every penny raised goes a long way in making a meaningful, and lasting, impact on so many kids and families in our communities.”

Since launching in 2006, IHOP National Pancake Day has become a pop-culture phenomenon with millions of guests and communities helping IHOP and its franchisees raise $24 million to-date for youth health and wellness organizations. All of the money raised on IHOP National Pancake Day stays local and directly helps children in need.

To further amplify IHOP National Pancake Day efforts, the brand has joined with leading global service organization, Kiwanis International, and has inked an agreement that makes the non-profit the official volunteer partner for this year’s event. Thousands of Kiwanis Club and Key Club members, along with local hospital volunteers, are expected to turn out at IHOP restaurants nationwide on event day to support fundraising efforts.

Now through March 7, guests visiting any IHOP restaurant in the U.S. can help reach the ambitious $3.5 million goal by purchasing a “Wall Icon” to publicly pledge support or donate on check. Select IHOP restaurants will be offering a discount coupon that can be used on a future visit with the purchase of a Wall Icon.**

In addition to restaurants throughout the United States, IHOP restaurants in Mexico, Canada and the Philippines will also celebrate National Pancake Day on March 7.  For the fourth consecutive year, funds raised in Canada will benefit Children’s Miracle Network. IHOP locations in Mexico will once again raise money for Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer (AMANC). And, funds raised by IHOP restaurants in the Philippines will benefit The Kythe Foundation.

For more information on IHOP National Pancake Day, including restaurant hours and charity support by restaurant, and please visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

*Guests can receive one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at participating IHOP Restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 (National Pancake Day) from 7a.m.-7p.m.; some locations hours may vary. Please check with your local IHOP for exact hours of participation. Limit one offer per guest. Dine-in only.

May
5
Fri
Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life @ Hay Adams
May 5 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

WHAT:           On May 5th, the award-winning Hay-Adams, located steps from the White House at 800 16th Street, NW, 20006, will host its next Author Series luncheon honoring Sally Bedell Smith to discuss her latest work, Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life.  The Hay-Adams Author Series, where literary crowds honor literary masters, is an on-going event, which hosts outstanding writers in a historic setting, directly overlooking the White House at Top of the Hay. One will enjoy exceptional food, drink and lively conversation.  Tickets are priced at $90 per person (all inclusive), which includes a three-course, prix fixe menu with wine pairings.  The menu, themed around the book, will be created by Vice President & General Manager Hans Bruland and Executive Chef Nicolas Legret.

Additionally, Kramerbooks (http://kramers.com) will be on hand so guests will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, which Bedell can sign and personalize after the luncheon.  Tickets go on sale April 10, 2017 and will be available online at http://hayadams.com/author-series/washington-dc-author-events or by calling (202) 638-6600.

WHO:             Sally Bedell Smith is an American historian and author specializing in biographies of American political, cultural, and business leaders, as well as members of the British Royal Family. She has been a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and is the current editor-in-chief of National Journal Daily.

In her latest book, Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, Smith returns to the British royal family to delve into the life of Prince Charles. This eye-opening biography is the first authoritative treatment of Charles’s life that sheds light on the death of Diana, his marriage to Camilla, and his preparations to take the throne one day. With keen insight and the discovery of unexpected new details, Smith lays bare the contradictions of a man who is more complicated, tragic, and compelling than we knew, until now.

Sally Bedell Smith was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She received her B.A. from Wheaton College and her M.S. from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Mrs. Smith currently resides in Washington D.C. with her husband, Stephen G. Smith.

WHEN:          The luncheon will be held on Top of The Hay on Friday, May 5th, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.).

 

WHERE:       The Hay-Adams is located at 800 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006, across Lafayette Square from the White House. The historic Hay-Adams offers guests Washington’s most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John’s Church, the “Church of the Presidents.”  The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Museums, the Washington Monument, the National Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center.  For reservations or more information call (202) 638-6600 or visit their website atwww.hayadams.com.

Jun
12
Mon
Will on the Hill @ Shakespeare Theatre Company
Jun 12 @ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Shakespeare Theatre Company will once again welcome Members of Congress and distinguished Washington influencers onto its stage to perform in Will on the Hill, a lively show infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. Now in its fifteenth year, the much-loved bipartisan event for theatre and political fans alike will return to STC on Monday, June 12 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) at 7:30 p.m.

Written by Peter Byrne with assistance from D.C.’s West Wing Writers, the event will be directed by STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul and will star 47 Members of Congress and notable Washingtonians led by Maulik Pancholy, best known for playing Alec Baldwin’s intrepid assistant Jonathan on the classic NBC comedy 30 Rock.

“We are grateful that some of the nation’s well-known political faces are so willing to donate their time to help raise funds for our education and outreach programs. While these men and women tread the boards to showcase their acting skills and poke fun at the political landscape they are helping the theatre provide access to the arts for the entire D.C. community,” said STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn.

Proceeds from this event support STC’s many education, artistic and community engagement programs, including in-school workshops and educational resources that inspire new and diverse audiences and deepen the connection to classical theatre in learners of all ages.

About the Cast

The production will feature 30 Rock star Maulik Pancholy. The NBC show garnered 80 awards and 310 nominations. He is also widely recognized for playing Sanjay over six seasons of the Showtime hit series Weeds, created by Emmy Award-winner Jenji Kohan (Orange Is the New Black). He will soon appear on the upcoming CBS series Star Trek: Discovery, which will be the first Star Trek series to air since 2005. He played Katherina in STC’s The Taming of The Shrew in 2016. Rounding out the cast are British Ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Kim Darroch and many Members of Congress including Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Daniel M. Donovan (R-NY), Jim Himes (D-CT), George Holding (R-NC), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Jared Polis (D-CO), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Darren Soto (D-FL), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Michael Turner(R-OH) and Peter Welch (D-VT). Other illustrious cast members include Wa’el Alzayat (Executive Director, EmergeUSA), Gregory Angelo (President, Log Cabin Republicans), Jess Bravin (Supreme Court correspondent, The Wall Street Journal), Linda Chavez (Chairman, Center for Equal Opportunity), Ron Christie (Political Strategist), Steve Clemons (Editor At Large, The Atlantic), Maggie Coons, Bob Cusack (Editor in Chief, The Hill), Jon Decker (White House Correspondent, Fox News), Johanna Derlega (Publisher, The Hill), Karen Dunn (Partner at Bois, Schiller, & Flexner LLP, consultant for House of Cards), Dr. Michael Eric Dyson(Georgetown University professor, host of The Raw Word, and author), Paula Fitzgerald (Executive Director, Ayuda), Taegan Goddard (Publisher, Political Wire), Richard Haass (President of the Council on Foreign Relations), Rick Klein (Political Director, ABC News), Maria Teresa Kumar (President, Voto Latino), Dana Milbank (Columnist, The Washington Post), Erica Moody (Deputy Editor, Washington Life), Grover Norquist (Americans for Tax Reform), Hilary Rosen (Partner and Managing Director, SKDKnickerbocker), Christina Sevilla (Deputy Assistant, USTR), Rina Shah (Political consultant at Run with Rina), Ari Shapiro (Host, NPR), Pamela Lynne Sorensen (Pamela’s Punch), Kelly Jane Torrance (Deputy Managing Editor, The Weekly Standard), Crystal Wright (Communications consultant at Baker Wright Group), and Tim Young (Political Comedian).

* Cast members subject to change.

Jul
22
Sat
Radical Beauty Book Signing @ Westin City Center
Jul 22 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

What:   Kimberly Snyder & Well + Good Present DC Beauty Immersion Speaking Tour + Radical Beauty book signing

Where: Westin Washington D.C. City Center

1400 M St NW

Washington, DC 20005

When: Saturday, July 22nd from 12pm-2pm

Who:    Kimberly Snyder, New York Times best-selling author and nutritionist

 

ABOUT: New York Times best-selling author and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder will kick off her Beauty Immersion Speaking Tour with an event in DC sponsored by Well + Good.  The event will feature a discussion from Snyder followed by a Radical Beauty book signing and meet and greet, which will take place at the Westin Washington D.C. City Center on Saturday, July 22nd from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST. This event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased here: http://kimberlysnyder.com/events/