Events/Things To Do

Washington DC-based philanthropic partners DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table are thrilled to announce the official dates for the 8^th annual Sips & Suppers event for 2016, with Sips taking place at the Newseum (555 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC) on Saturday, January 23^rd, 2016 at 7:30pm, and Suppers taking place on Sunday, January 24^th at 6:00pm in the homes of more than 35 generous hosts throughout the DC area. Sips & Suppers has quickly become one of DC’s biggest culinary weekends, bringing more than 60 of the country’s top chefs together to help combat hunger and poverty in the community.

SIPS

Saturday, January 23, 2016

7:30pm

Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania NW

Washington, DC

Tickets: $95

After January 11: $125

VIP: $200

SUPPERS

Sunday, January 24, 2016

6:00pm

Tickets: $600

In 2009, culinary greats José Andrés, Joan Nathan, and Alice Waters launched Sips & Suppers as notable industry veterans looking to raise awareness of hunger and poverty in the local DC community. Now in its 8th year, the enduring concept of Sips & Suppers remains a gathering of the country’s culinary leaders and impassioned residents working together to address the challenges of these urgent issues in the nation’s capital. Sips & Suppers has truly set itself apart from other fundraising events in Washington, by coming together in an intimate setting in a home, around a table, to share ideas and to hear from the distinguished chefs who create each meal.

Sips & Suppers benefits DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table. Together, these organizations assist and empower our neighbors in need with the services and support necessary to build a better future, including providing healthy, balanced meals, culinary job training, and emergency assistance, as well as quality education and out-of-school time support.

Since its inception, Sips & Suppers has raised over $2 million for the two local nonprofits. The funding allows Martha’s Table to continue serving over 800,000 healthy meals to those in need every year and providing early childhood education to nearly 200 children at their facility every day. The celebrated weekend of Sips & Suppers also supports DC Central Kitchen’s efforts to prepare and deliver more than 2,500,000 healthy meals to 90 DC homeless shelters, schools, and partner charities annually, all while training 100 at-risk, unemployed adults each year for culinary careers with a 90% job placement rate.

Additional information regarding ticket sales will be announced in the coming weeks including VIP ticket details and other promotional offers leading up to the event in January.

A full list of our participating chefs, including several new faces from around the country and many committed and generous veterans, can be found atsipsandsuppers.org. Information on ticket sales and volunteering for this year’s event can also be found on the website.

For the latest updates on Sips & Suppers, follow @SipsSuppers on Twitter or like Sips & Suppers on Facebook.

Washington DC-based philanthropic partners DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table are thrilled to announce the official dates for the 8^th annual Sips & Suppers event for 2016, with Sips taking place at the Newseum (555 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC) on Saturday, January 23^rd, 2016 at 7:30pm, and Suppers taking place on Sunday, January 24^th at 6:00pm in the homes of more than 35 generous hosts throughout the DC area. Sips & Suppers has quickly become one of DC’s biggest culinary weekends, bringing more than 60 of the country’s top chefs together to help combat hunger and poverty in the community.

SIPS

Saturday, January 23, 2016

7:30pm

Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania NW

Washington, DC

Tickets: $95

After January 11: $125

VIP: $200

SUPPERS

Sunday, January 24, 2016

6:00pm

Tickets: $600

In 2009, culinary greats José Andrés, Joan Nathan, and Alice Waters launched Sips & Suppers as notable industry veterans looking to raise awareness of hunger and poverty in the local DC community. Now in its 8th year, the enduring concept of Sips & Suppers remains a gathering of the country’s culinary leaders and impassioned residents working together to address the challenges of these urgent issues in the nation’s capital. Sips & Suppers has truly set itself apart from other fundraising events in Washington, by coming together in an intimate setting in a home, around a table, to share ideas and to hear from the distinguished chefs who create each meal.

Sips & Suppers benefits DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table. Together, these organizations assist and empower our neighbors in need with the services and support necessary to build a better future, including providing healthy, balanced meals, culinary job training, and emergency assistance, as well as quality education and out-of-school time support.

Since its inception, Sips & Suppers has raised over $2 million for the two local nonprofits. The funding allows Martha’s Table to continue serving over 800,000 healthy meals to those in need every year and providing early childhood education to nearly 200 children at their facility every day. The celebrated weekend of Sips & Suppers also supports DC Central Kitchen’s efforts to prepare and deliver more than 2,500,000 healthy meals to 90 DC homeless shelters, schools, and partner charities annually, all while training 100 at-risk, unemployed adults each year for culinary careers with a 90% job placement rate.

Additional information regarding ticket sales will be announced in the coming weeks including VIP ticket details and other promotional offers leading up to the event in January.

A full list of our participating chefs, including several new faces from around the country and many committed and generous veterans, can be found atsipsandsuppers.org. Information on ticket sales and volunteering for this year’s event can also be found on the website.

For the latest updates on Sips & Suppers, follow @SipsSuppers on Twitter or like Sips & Suppers on Facebook.

Gypsy Sally’s presents an evening with Benton Blount Band and special guest Trotter Michaels on Thursday, January 28th. Benton is a southern rock-country singer/songwriter and was a finalist on the 10th season of America’s Got Talent.

Benton Blount

“I know people look at me, with my tattoos and appearance, and they don’t think I look like a country singer,” he says. “When I sing, I have a gruffness to my voice that’s different than most country singers too. But when I start to talk, you can hear that I’m as country as cornbread. And the songs, with their real-life stories and positive outlook on life, have more in common with country music than anything else. Country music is where I belong.”Indeed, when this hulking man with the imposing look starts to sing, people often are surprised at his tender love songs and his upbeat view of what people can achieve in their lives. “I like surprising people,” he says. “My life and my career have been full of surprises too. But it’s always a good surprise. I like showing people that this is what I should be doing, and this is where I belong!

Ticket Link

Trotter Michaels (formally called The War and Treaty)

Baltimore-based Americana/folk/country/soul duo Tanya Blount Trotter & Michael Trotter Jr. have been creating music since June 2013. Michael plays the keyboard, Tanya plays the tambourine. Occasional accompaniment by a cello player, a mandolin or a guitar player results in a blend of classical, soul, folk, Americana, and love-filled revival convicting lyrics.

SHOW DETAILS

Date:               Thursday, January 28, 2016

Venue:            Gypsy Sally’s
Address:         3401 K Street NW

Washington, DC
Phone:            202-333-7700

Showtime:      8:00pm, Doors 7:00pm

Ticket price:   ADV $12/ DOS $14

Website:         www.gypsysallys.com

$10 specialty cocktails

 WHERE:  Nage Bistro DC is located at 1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036.   It is six blocks from the Farragut North Metro and the Dupont Circle Metro stops, accessible on the Red Line, as well as the Farragut West Metro and McPherson Square Metro accessible on the Blue and Orange lines.  For additional information please call (202) 448-8005 or visit http://www.nagedc.com.

5th Anniversary Party

Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Friday, February 5, 2016, 4–10 p.m.  

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 2–9 p.m.

Join us at the brewery to celebrate our 5th Anniversary. No tickets required; beer and food available for purchase.

Live music on Friday 6–8 p.m. and Saturday 3–6 p.m.

Food trucks Ada’s Kitchen on Wheels, Borinquen Lunch Box, DC Slices and Rocklands BBQ will be on site.

Growlers and pints are available on Friday 2–4 p.m. and Saturday noon–2 p.m.

EVENT DETAILS
What: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques

Why wait for the fall to get Crafty? Washington City Paper is expanding its popular Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair with a second installment this winter. The inaugural Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City (1401 New York Ave. NE) in Washington, D.C.

The one-day indoor winter fair will feature handmade products and wares by 100+ select artists and crafters from around the country, including several first-time Crafty Bastards like:

–       Hell Razor for Men of Washington, DC (www.etsy.com/shop/hellrazorformen)

–       Harper Macaw from Washington, DC (https://harpermacaw.com)

–       Raisa Antonia from Hancock, NH (http://www.raisaantonia.com)

–       North End Bag Company from Virginia Beach, VA (http://www.northendbagco.com)

–       Lewis and Pine from Brooklyn, NY (www.lewisandpine.com)

–       West Oak Design from Wyndmoor, PA (www.westoakdesign.com)

In order to make your Cabin Fever shopping experience enjoyable, entry times will be staggered based on ticket type. Tickets can be purchased in advance online via the Washington City Paper website. 

VIP Tickets – $25: Gain exclusive access to Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever for an extra hour of shopping and no lines before the Crafty-loving masses arrive. VIP ticket also includes one bagel, a mimosa, and a Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever tote bag. VIP Entry begins at 10 a.m.

Savvy Shopper Tickets – $15: Enjoy shorter lines and a complimentary Crafty Bastards tote bag with entry starting at 11 a.m.

Early General Admission – $10: Gain access to all vendors beginning at 1 p.m.

Late General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 3 p.m.

Last Call General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 5 p.m.

Kids 12 and under are free. Visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards for advanced tickets, a complete gallery of all Crafty Bastard Cabin Fever vendors, and more, including details about complimentary shuttle service from the NoMA metro stop provided by the Hecht Warehouse.

About Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

Over the past 12 years, hundreds of Crafty Bastards have sold countless pieces of handmade “craftiness” at the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair has been selected as one of Washington’s Top 100 Events by BizBash and was voted by Washington City Paper readers as the Best Arts Festival in its annual Best of D.C. poll. For more information about the annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair, please visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/.

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