Jun
4
Sat
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party @ Nationals Park
Jun 4 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

On Saturday, June 4Nationals Park and Budweiser will host a Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party at 3 p.m. The first 1,000 fans to enter the park will catch the game on the NatsHD big screen from the outfield grass. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the entire viewing party — including $5 Budweiser and Bud Light happy hour specials.

Event details below:

Date: June 4

Time: 3 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Parking: Garage B & C (free)

Entrance: All fans will enter through the Center Field Gate at Half and N Streets SE

Permissible items: Water and blankets are permissible on the field.

Other seating: Seating will be available in Sections 105 – 117 for those who enter the ballpark after the first 1,000 fans or those who wish to sit in the lower bowl rather than on the field.

Restricted items: While chairs, alcohol and soft drinks will not be allowed on the field, alcohol and soft drinks purchased at the event may be consumed along the warning track on the field level.

Aug
6
Sat
Summer Olympics pARTy @ Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Aug 6 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The golden shores of Brazil are closer than they seem at Art Soiree’s Summer Olympics Art Fusion event atop Liaison Capitol Hill. To celebrate the 2016 Olympics this August, Art Soiree is going all Brazilian with Sounds of Bossa Nova, Samba dancing, Olympics Themed Art, CopaCabana Beach (Poolside) Bar and Carnival inspired live performances! To keep up with the themes of Olympics, guests are invited to don their countries’ shirt or dress in the corresponding colors as they join in for a night that is nothing short of Lindo maravilhoso (a Brazilian saying that literally translates to Beautiful, marvelous!)
WHO: Live Band Performance by Rose Moraes (Brazilian Jazz)
           Music by DJ Playin’fields & Live Trumpet Joe Brotherton,
           Fantasy Costumes by Nat Fox & Nuit Cirque Collective
           Fire & LED Hula Hoop Performances by Anna Pienapple
           Bodyart by local artists
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, 2016
             8 p.m.-  12 a.m.
WHERE: Liaison Capitol Hill,  415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
INFO:  Event is 21+; Tickets: $10 advance; $20 at the door. http://artsoiree.com/events/olympics-party/ Benefiting artists & Art Soiree’s free year round programming
Aug
21
Sun
Bicycle Ride with US Park Police
Aug 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bicycle Ride with the U.S. Park Police

Established by President George Washington and continuously on duty in the Nation’s Capital

since 1791, the United States Park Police protect the monuments and memorials of the National

Mall. Join Park Police officers and park rangers on a three-mile ride to Hains Point and back, and

learn about the history of East Potomac Park. Younger riders can try out an orange-cone obstacle

course and a half mile loop around the Park Police headquarters. Meet at 1100 Ohio Drive, SW.

Sep
11
Sun
Nation’s Triathlon @ West Potomac Park
Sep 11 @ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Annual Events DC Nation’s Triathlon returns to Washington DC onSeptember 11, 2016. The prestigious event will again host sprint and Olympics distances and is renowned for a scenic course that winds through the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The triathlon includes a swim in the Potomac River and bike course through the streets of Washington and along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The race finishes with a run along the water and a spectacular finish south of the FDR Memorial.

3,300 triathletes

·         59% men and  41% women participating

·         41 states and 10 countries represented

Expo and Packet Pickup- Omni Shoreham Hotel,2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

Race Day – West Potomac Park, West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

Expo and Packet Pickup

o   Friday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm

o   Saturday, September 10 10:00am- 5:00pm

·         Race Day– Sunday, September 11

o   7:00 am – Olympic Race Starts

o   8:30 am – Sprint Race Starts

o   11:30 am – Awards Ceremony

Race Weekend Details:

·         Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features Sprint and Olympic distance events. The triathlon features a swim, bike, and run through the monument corridor, before finishing at West Potomac Park. Participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, post-race breakfast and complimentary massages.

·         Races-Within-a-Race: The Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features several Races-Within-a-Race including a First Responders’ Challenge, Tri Club Challenge, Herbalife Congressional Challenge, and Military and Uniformed Services Challenge. There is also a Collegiate Challenge as part of the sprint race.

·         The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society returns as the official and exclusive charity of the event; Nation’s Triathlon is the only triathlon in the country to benefit research toward a cure for blood cancers. Through the Team In Training program, participants have raised more than $14 million for blood cancer research and patient service programs.

·         Meter Marked Buoy System: The race features a comprehensive swim buoy system, which marks every 100 meter of the swim course for both the Sprint and Olympic distances. The buoy system provides clear swim course sighting for participants and enhances general water safety measures.

·         Sport & Fitness Expo: Focal point of all pre-race activities where all participants pick up race packets, attend safety briefings and mingle through the exhibitors and sponsors at the Expo. The Sport & Fitness Expo is openFriday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday September 10 10:00am – 5:00pm.

·         Finish Line Festival: Located in West Potomac Park, the Finish Line Festival will feature entertainment and live music for the whole family. The Awards Ceremony will conclude the festival at 11:30 am.

 

Oct
8
Sat
Bloomingdale’s x PINK Yoga Event @ Various Bloomingdales
Oct 8 @ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Shoppers are invited to their nearest Bloomingdale’s location on Saturday, October 8th to kick off Bloomingdale’s October Pink campaign with a morning yoga class by Corepower Yoga. A reservation fee of $10 will benefit The Marisa Acocella Marchetto Foundation and The Carey Foundation which support survivors and their families with cancer-related costs such as transportation, child care, and treatment. Attendees will receive a branded pink yoga mat and goodie bag of beauty samples and healthy treats. To reserve a mat, visit bloomingdalesyoga.eventbrite.com.

This is the 12 th year that Bloomingdale’s continues its commitment to breast cancer awareness and treatment during the month of October. This year the retailer will continue to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, the Marisa Acocella Marchetto Foundation, and The Carey Foundation by inviting its loyal shoppers to join in the fight with exclusive merchandise and exciting events that help to raise awareness and funds for a cure, in stores nationwide and on bloomingdales.com.

When: Saturday October 8th

Check-in: 8:30 AM

Class: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Where: Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase

5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner

8100 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

Oct
15
Sat
Insane Inflatable 5k @ Prince William County Fair
Oct 15 @ 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Insane Inflatable 5K, a dynamic fun run series made up of inflatable obstacles and taking place in over 115 cities across the United States, is coming to Washington D.C. on October 15th, it was announced today by Stuart Kaul, Director of Events,Insane Inflatable 5K.

The Insane Inflatable 5K is designed to be accessible to everybody – from competitive runners looking for a different type of challenge, to weekend warriors looking for the next great obstacle run, and even those armchair athletes looking to try something fun and new. The course is approximately 3.1 miles long and incorporates 11+ extreme inflatable obstacles throughout the unique terrain of the Prince William County Fair.

The 11+ obstacles combine imagination, creativity, and most importantly a large dose of fun, coupled with a touch of insanity. The signature inflatables (including six new obstacles added for 2016!) range in size and complexity, including “Mad House,” where runners climb, weave, and maneuver their way through this intricate and challenging new inflatable, “Jump Around,” a fan favorite and the largest inflatable of its kind with more than 70 feet of bounce pad, and “Finish Line,” the most awe-inspiring inflatable of the event where participants dodge wrecking balls, make their way past the tipsy towers, climb the rope ladder, and slide their way to victory.

Beyond the obstacles and the race, the Insane Inflatable 5k will also have a “Midway” where participants can enjoy games, food, beverages, merchandise, and swag from local vendors and sponsors.

Runners 21 and older can enjoy refreshing, cold craft beer from the Traveler Beer Company at the official Insane Inflatable 5k Beer Garden and kick back on inflatable couches with friends, family, and fellow bouncers. There will be plenty of varieties to sample, like Traveler Grapefruit Shandy, as well as seasonal offerings like Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy or Jack-O Traveler Pumpkin Shandy.

Additionally, the event will give back to the community, designating a portion of the proceeds from the race to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement. The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with over 6,000 events worldwide. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, providing free information and critical services for people with cancer, and supporting education and prevention programs.  

The Washington D.C. event, taking place at the Prince William County Fair on Saturday, October 15th, will kick off at approximately 8:30 a.m. with the first wave, and additional waves will run concurrently until noon or 1:00 p.m.

“The Insane Inflatable 5k is the fastest-growing and largest obstacle run in the country, and 2016 is going to be Insane Inflatable 5K’s biggest, best, and bounciest year yet,” said Mr. Kaul. “We’ve listened to the feedback from our fans and updated our inflatable obstacles with crazy new designs. We’re taking the obstacle world to a whole new level with this insanity! Not only will there be new obstacles, but the Insane Inflatable 5K is excited to offer over 40 new locations and over 120 locations throughout the country in 2016.”

Registration fees, which include an event T-shirt and medal upon completion, range from $49 for advance registration to $75 for day of event registration. Children are welcome to participate, with a minimum height requirement of 42”.

For more information about the Insane Inflatable 5K and to register, visit www.insaneinflatable5k.com.

 

 

Nov
6
Sun
7th Annual National Race to End Women’s Cancer 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk @ Freedom Plaza
Nov 6 @ 8:15 AM – 12:15 AM

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) will mark its 25th Anniversary with the 7th Annual National Race to End Women’s Cancer, featuring a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Walk, on Sunday, Nov. 6, in downtown Washington, DC, on Freedom Plaza. The National Race to End Women’s Cancer is the Foundation’s major annual awareness and fundraising event, supporting the full slate of the organization’s efforts. Registration is open at endwomenscancer.org, with a $45 entry fee.

 

Every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with a reproductive cancer – cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal or vulvar – impacting more than 98,000 women each year. That’s another mother, daughter, sister, friend or colleague every five minutes. Too many are diagnosed in the late stages, and nearly a third will die. Far too few women – or men – know how to recognize the symptoms of these cancers, and the importance of getting treatment from a gynecologic oncologist for the best outcomes. Risks rise with age, weight and other factors. The FWC supports survivors and works to raise awareness and research funding to defeat gynecologic cancers.

 

The pre-race program will begin at 8:15 a.m. at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. The event is led by National Race Chair Camille Grammer, an endometrial cancer survivor and star on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” who will walk the route with her team, “Camille’s Crusaders.” All participants (survivors, family, friends, loved ones, surgeons, caregivers, colleagues, and sponsors) are encouraged to “Join the Movement” whether as a runner, walker or supporter. Even if you can’t join us in Washington, your registration fee and donation are greatly appreciated.

 

“It’s such an honor and privilege to once again play a part in such a worthy cause as the National Race to End Women’s Cancer. I’m very much looking forward to returning to Washington and reuniting with our team – Camille’s Crusaders – as we spread awareness and help raise funds for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer,” says Grammer, who is participating in her third walk. “And this year will be extra special for me as my mother [Maureen, an ovarian cancer survivor] and my daughter [Mason] will be ‘Joining the Movement’ too by walking alongside me down Pennsylvania Avenue!”

 

Since FWC was founded by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 25 years ago, it was discovered that cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable. The Foundation was one of the organizations leading the charge to create public awareness linking the human papillomavirus (HPV) to cervical cancer. More recently, HPV has been linked to both vaginal and vulvar cancers. FWC alerted women to the fact that a cluster of symptoms is associated with ovarian cancer, the most deadly gynecologic cancer, and has worked with other advocacy organizations to make women more knowledgeable about an individual’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. Taken together, this information can and has led to earlier detection of this cancer, when a cure is more likely.

 

For more information on risks, prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers, please see How to Maintain Your Gynecologic Health on the FWC website.

 

Those interested in participating in the race, as an individual, with a team, or as a volunteer, can visit endwomenscancer.org for additional information and registration.

Jun
3
Sat
The Fit Foodie Experience 5k @ French Quarter Brasserie
Jun 3 @ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Fit Foodie Experience 
What: The Fit Foodie Festival & 5K celebrates the balance of delicious, healthy food and a fun, active lifestyle as runners eat their way to the finish line with bites at every mile, then celebrate at the post-race John Hancock Vitality Village Food and Fitness Festival. 
When: Saturday June 3, 2017 
Where:  French Quarter Brasserie – 3950 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
Who: Meet-and-greets with John Hancock elite athletes – Olympic marathoners Ryan Hall and Desiree Linden, and more! 
 

 

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/

 

Oct
3
Tue
Flywheel Sports’ Pedal Against Hunger
Oct 3 all-day
Flywheel Sports’ upcoming Pedal Against Hunger event in partnership with Hungry Harvest should be on your radar! On Tuesday, October 3, FLY fans will have the chance to ride or pulse alongside celebrity chefs Marjorie Meeks-BradleyKatherine Miller and more to help provide healthy produce for food insecure neighborhoods in D.C. For every mile ridden and every barre class taken at the Flywheel Dupont and CityCenterDC studios throughout the day, Hungry Harvest will donate one pound of produce to Produce in a Snap, benefitting Wards 7 and 8 this Fall. First-time Flywheel members can register for free using promo code FLYHHDC15 and all members can register here.