May
19
Fri
Urban Stems Pop Up Flower Bar @ The Darcy
May 19 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Pop Up Flower Bar …

Sep
16
Sat
Passport to Fashion @ Springfield Town Center
Sep 16 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Springfield Town Center will host PASSPORT TO FASHION – celebrating fall’s fashion arrivals – Saturday
September 16, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm.
The event will consist of a Main Stage program (see schedule attached) of styling sessions and a panel
featuring premier fashion voices. Guests can explore pop-up vignettes showcasing the hottest trends, test
drive the season’s hottest makeup and beauty looks and shop the looks of the ‘Fall Fashion Closet’
carefully curated by local style experts. Along the way, attendees grab some swag, learn pro techniques
at beauty master classes AND have a chance to win a $500 shopping gift card! Hot deals on deck from
TOPSHOP / TOPMAN, Sephora, White House Black Market, Aveda Salon, Express, and more!
Emcees for the event are Sarah Fraser and Paul Wharton – co-hosts of the popular podcast, Hey Frase, a weekly
show on Spotify and iTunes covering pop-culture, news, and their lives.
Sarah is also a long-time contributor on Fox 5 in Washington, DC. She was the co-host of the number one
rated Kane Show on Hot 99.5 for six years, and host of Sarah, Ty, and Mel on DC's 107.3.
Wharton is a Television Personality and Lifestyle Enthusiast that can be seen weekday mornings on Fox
5's Good Day DC. He is an author, entrepreneur with a medical skin care line, fashion and beauty
consultant, lifestyle aficionado, expert in front of and behind the camera and so much more. His upcoming
book “Pulling It All Together” shares essential style advice on being confident, beautiful and most of all
happy!
With its original opening in 1973, Springfield Mall was heralded as one of the top shopping centers in the area,
earning visits from both Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Since its 2015 acquisition of the property, PREIT has
revived the retail center with the same energy and life that first made it the leading place to eat, shop, and play.
After a $250 million gut renovation, the mall reopened its doors newly branded as Springfield Town Center,
unveiling top-billed retailer tenants such as Macys, a two-level H&M, and Britain-based clothier Topshop – its first
location in the DC-Metro area. But the 1.35 million-square- foot center offers more than just fashion. With a luxury
reclined seating theater, 41,000 square-foot LA Fitness gym, and endless dining options, Springfield Town Center
is a truly whole-istic community cornerstone.
The event will take place in the Grand Court on level one of Springfield Town Center and is free to attend.
There is plenty of free parking onsite and the property is a short walk from the Franconia/Springfield Metro Stop on
the Blue Line.

Oct
4
Wed
Junior League Fall into Fashion @ Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase
Oct 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

On Wednesday, October 4, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will host its annual fall fashion fundraiser, Fall into Fashion, at the Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase. Guests at the event will have the opportunity to view the latest fall fashion trends, sample passed hors d’oeuvres and champagne, and enjoy 10 percent off most purchases, with a percentage of each purchase going back to the Junior League.

All proceeds from this event support JLW’s programs, including our efforts to train and develop exceptionally qualified civic leaders, improve the community through volunteer service and partnership with local nonprofits, and provide grants that support literacy efforts in the DC area. To learn more about this event, please visit https://www.jlw.org/fall-into-fashion/.

When:  Wednesday, October 4, 2017
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Where:  Bloomingdale’s
Wisconsin Place, Chevy Chase
5300 Western Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Oct
27
Fri
GILT Sample Sale @ Dock 5 at Union market
Oct 27 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The famed Gilt Sample Sale presented by Gilt City is returning to D.C.!

When: Friday, October 27 from 7 – 11PM

            Saturday, October 28 from 9AM – 5PM

 What: Shoppers won’t want to miss exploring the treasure trove of designer finds at up to 80% off retail. The sale will feature men’s and women’s fashions and accessories from brands like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Sandro, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Paul Smith and John Varvatos, as well as kids, home and decor items.

Guests can visit Gilt.com to learn more and purchase tickets to the sale. In addition to racks and rows of designer duds, they can expect to enjoy –

  • Sounds by DJ Sean Peoples and DJ KC Higgins

  • Complimentary cocktails

  • A lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City

  • Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water to help you keep your strength up as you shop

  • Cold-pressed juices and Glow shots from South Block Juice

  • Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS

  • Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack

  • Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar

Oct
28
Sat
GILT Sample Sale @ Dock 5 at Union market
Oct 28 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The famed Gilt Sample Sale presented by Gilt City is returning to D.C.!

When: Friday, October 27 from 7 – 11PM

            Saturday, October 28 from 9AM – 5PM

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th St NE)

What: Shoppers won’t want to miss exploring the treasure trove of designer finds at up to 80% off retail. The sale will feature men’s and women’s fashions and accessories from brands like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Sandro, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Paul Smith and John Varvatos, as well as kids, home and decor items.

Guests can visit Gilt.com to learn more and purchase tickets to the sale. In addition to racks and rows of designer duds, they can expect to enjoy –

  • Sounds by DJ Sean Peoples and DJ KC Higgins

  • Complimentary cocktails

  • A lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City

  • Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water to help you keep your strength up as you shop

  • Cold-pressed juices and Glow shots from South Block Juice

  • Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS

  • Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack

  • Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar

Nov
11
Sat
Crafty Bastards @ Nationals Park
Nov 11 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.

“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”

Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:

  • 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
  • American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
  • BeNice.Shop (WDC)
  • Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
  • ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
  • Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
  • Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
  • Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
  • Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
  • Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
  • Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
  • Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
  • Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
  • Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
  • RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
  • Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
  • The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
  • TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
  • Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)

The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/.

This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.

Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.

Nov
12
Sun
Crafty Bastards @ Nationals Park
Nov 12 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.

“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”

Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:

  • 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
  • American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
  • BeNice.Shop (WDC)
  • Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
  • ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
  • Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
  • Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
  • Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
  • Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
  • Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
  • Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
  • Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
  • Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
  • Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
  • RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
  • Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
  • The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
  • TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
  • Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)

The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/.

This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.

Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.

Nov
15
Wed
Eloquii and Glamsquad Shopping Soiree @ ELOQUII - The Fashion Centre @ Pentagon City
Nov 15 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kick off your holiday shopping season in style at ELOQUII’s new D.C.-area store for the ultimate in-store glam experience. The fashion-forward retailer for sizes 14-28 has joined forces with on-demand beauty services brand GLAMSQUAD for a special shopping event that includes complimentary holiday-themed hair and makeup refreshers. Drop by on WednesdayNovember 15 from 6 to 8pm to sip champagne while you check out the new holiday collections, Noir and Black Tie, and enjoy an express GLAMSQUAD service! RSVP for this special holiday event at RSVP@mokimedia.com.
Who: ELOQUII and GLAMSQUAD
 
What: Holiday Glam Shopping + Beauty Event
When: Wednesday, November 156 to 8pm
Where: ELOQUII  The Fashion Centre @ Pentagon City (Atrium Level 2), 1100 S Hayes Street, Arlington VA
How to RSVP: RSVP@mokimedia.com
Nov
18
Sat
59th Annual Holiday Shops @ Dock 5 at Union market
Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.

Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.

When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.

Nov
19
Sun
59th Annual JLW Holiday Shops @ Dock 5 at Union market
Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.

Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.

When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.