Feb
10
Sun
NEA Jazz Master Archie Shepp’s All-Star Tribute to John Coltrane featuring Jason Moran @ Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Feb 10 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
8 p.m. Concert Hall

NEA Jazz Master Archie Shepp’s All-Star Tribute to John Coltrane featuring Jason Moran

In this momentous concert, Shepp celebrates the boundless impact and talent of his friend and mentor. He’s joined by pianist and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran and other contemporary greats, including Amir ElSaffar, Darryl Hall, and Nasheet Waits

Tickets: $20–59

Feb
12
Tue
Henri Samuel: Master of the French Interior @ Hillwood
Feb 12 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Henri Samuel: Master of the French Interior

Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.

Acclaimed design historian Emily Evans Eerdmans will discuss the groundbreaking and inspiring interiors of Henri Samuel, one of the most important French interior designers of the twentieth century, tracing his designs from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Please note: This is the first program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Feb
13
Wed
Exposed DC Photography Show Opening – 13th Annual Exhibition @ Touchstone Gallery
Feb 13 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Exposed DC Photography Show – 13th Annual Exhibition

Tickets on sale now!

– Featuring 43 images of the Washington metro area

– Opening reception: Wednesday, February 13 from 6 to 10 p.m.

– Exhibit hosted by Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Avenue NW

– Exhibition magazine available for purchase, featuring all the winners

– Best in Show awards chosen by a panel of distinguished local photographers

– Advance tickets: $20. Door tickets: $25

– Discount for government employees impacted by the shutdown

– #exposeddc

 

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Exposed DC is excited to announce its 13th annual Exposed DC Photography Show, February 13 through February 24, 2019. The exhibit will be hosted by Touchstone Gallery, with support from the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts.

These 43 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area as more than just a tourist destination and political arena. They showcase and celebrate the experience of the people who live, love, work, and play here. Five photographs will be awarded our Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. Each award will be chosen by a panel of distinguished metro-area photographers: John Christopher Anderson, Sam Hurd, Darren Smith, Lauren Stockbower, and Jennifer Sakai.

The opening reception will be held Wednesday, February 13 from 6-10 p.m. Complimentary wine, beer, and snacks will be provided. A full color 13th annual exhibition magazine with all 43 winning photos will be available for purchase. Custom framing for the show is provided by Apex Moulding and Framing.

Advance tickets for the opening are on sale now for $20; door tickets will be $25. Government employees: We know the record-long shutdown continues to affect you. Use the promo code “furlough” and show a valid federal government ID at the door for a 50% discount.

Exhibit hours:

Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.

Closing day: Sunday, February 24

All photographs displayed will be for sale.

Feb
14
Thu
PJ Morton at Kennedy Center @ Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theatre
Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
8 p.m. Eisenhower Theater

PJ Morton

Grammy Award®–winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist PJ Morton brings his brand of love and soul to the Kennedy Center for one night only. Known for his work with Maroon 5 and as music director for Solange’s A Seat at the Table, Morton and his band perform hits from his critically acclaimed album Gumbo and his soul-stirring discography.

Tickets: $49–69

Feb
15
Fri
She A Gem: Family Play @ Kennedy Center Family Theatre
Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7 p.m. Family Theater

She A Gem

In this play by Josh Wilder, Krystin, Jaleesa, and Amber form a double-dutch team to compete in the neighborhood pageant. If they win, they will receive a special prize: their futures told by the local psychic. Will they become a “gem,” a special leader who cares for the neighborhood?

Tickets: $20

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical @ Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theatre
Feb 15 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
8 p.m. Eisenhower Theater

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

In this adaptation of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, the Greek gods are real, and they are ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he cannot control, monsters on his trail, and is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the gods.

Tickets: $39–139

Feb
16
Sat
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City @ Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
Feb 16 @ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea

Celebrate the day of love with those closest to your heart at a special St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea. Guests can enjoy fresh homemade scones, traditional tea sandwiches, and an array of sweet treats with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé. Attendees will be presented with a wide selection of teas from Palais De Thés, specially featuring “Romantic Garden,” an herbal tea. The Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea will be offered Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for $80 per person or $125 per person with a full bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé and complimentary champagne flutes. Elevate your Afternoon Tea experience at Table fyve by the fireplace, with Veuve Clicquot for $125 per person; $150 table fee and receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé with two complimentary Veuve Clicquot Champagne flutes.

Feb
17
Sun
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City @ Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
Feb 17 @ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea

Celebrate the day of love with those closest to your heart at a special St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea. Guests can enjoy fresh homemade scones, traditional tea sandwiches, and an array of sweet treats with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé. Attendees will be presented with a wide selection of teas from Palais De Thés, specially featuring “Romantic Garden,” an herbal tea. The Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea will be offered Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for $80 per person or $125 per person with a full bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé and complimentary champagne flutes. Elevate your Afternoon Tea experience at Table fyve by the fireplace, with Veuve Clicquot for $125 per person; $150 table fee and receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé with two complimentary Veuve Clicquot Champagne flutes.

Feb
18
Mon
Brewmaster Tour @ Heurich House Museum
Feb 18 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

What: An hour-long guided tour of the historic house of DC Brewmaster Christian Heurich and
local craft beer tasting. Guests receive one beer flight, featuring 4 oz pours of this month’s
brews (3 Stars Brewing Co’s Never Say Never, Atlas Brew Works’ Ponzi, and DC Brau’s Penn
Quarter Porter).
Tickets: $30
Additional Details: Full pour beers and snacks available for purchase after tour
More information: http://bit.ly/Feb19BrewmasterTour

First Annual Not Wasted Dinner @ Equinox Restaurant
Feb 18 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

On February 18 at 7 pm, Chef Todd Gray will host the first annual Not Wasted Dinner, a tribute to the organizer’s collective mission to eradicate food waste in the hospitality industry. The dinner is a collaboration of diverse yet like-minded chefs who will create a four-course dinner made from “trash ingredients” like roots, stems and cuttings.

“As we celebrate our 20th year in business, we’re more committed than ever to taking dramatic steps to decrease the restaurant’s carbon footprint. The dinner will be both educational and delicious–showcasing how you can utilize otherwise wasted ingredients and have a sumptuous dining experience at the same time,” said Ellen Kassoff, co-owner of Equinox Restaurant.

The evening will also feature an interactive discussion with an enlightened group of esteemed panelists to discuss and guide us all in ways we can reduce, reuse, and recycle for a brighter, more promising environmental future.

Confirmed panelists include:

  • Amanda Stone, World Wildlife Fund
  • Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Together We Bake
  • Hilary Landa, Ad Council
  • Laura Monto, Sodexo

Panel moderator: Lesly Baesens, DC Food Recovery Working Group

Guest Chefs

  • Todd Gray, Equinox Restaurant
  • Michelle Brown, Teaism
  • Gregory Payne, Sodexo
  • Robert Wood, SuperFd Catering

Special “Trashed” cocktails — using forgotten bits of bar fruit in syrups, garnishes, and mixers — will be crafted by Peter Grimm, Equinox Restaurant’s Bar Manager and Mixologist.

Tickets are $65 and may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-wasted-dinner-at-equinox-restaurant-tickets-55034372289