The Commentary Social House will host an Artisan Pizza + Craft Cocktail Class on Wednesday, August 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Executive Chef Francecil Ponte will host this interactive class with the help of her Sicilian kitchen supervisor Rita Massa from Napoli, affectionately known by the restaurant team as the “Pizza Queen”. Chef Fran and Rita will share tips and tricks to master the methods of creating authentically Italian crowd-pleasing pies. Appetizers and wine pairings will be served as guests choose from gourmet topping options and customize their personal pizzas.
As each attendee’s pies cook to perfection, The Commentary’s master mixologist will lead the class as they learn to craft in a cocktail lesson.
Guests will choose one of the three time slots offered but are welcome to arrive early and sip on happy hour libations before their class starts.
Tickets will be $50 and can be found here.
AdMo Vibe is a series of free, outdoor concerts featuring local musicians in Kalorama Park on Columbia Road, NW in Adams Morgan. Concerts will be held on Wednesdays in August.
AdMo Vibe is the ultimate setting for a family night out, date night, relaxing evening in the park, or solo adventure. The bands will be playing various genres of music including folk, pop, country, classical, rock, jazz, and more. Participants can picnic with takeout from a local restaurant, enjoy good vibes with neighbors and friends, and visit an array of shops and boutiques just steps away before or after the performances.
CONCERT SCHEDULE:
– Wednesday, August 2 from 6-7:30pm: Darcy Dawn (Country)
– Wednesday, August 9 from 6-7:30pm: Emma G (Pop & Soul)
– Wednesday, August 16 from 6-7:30pm: Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Bluegrass, Rock, Reggae and Hip-Hop)
– Wednesday, August 23 from 6-7:30pm: Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (Video Game Music!)
NOTE: On Wednesday, August 23, Because Science will be hosting a free science + music themed activity during the event in Kalorama Park. Details: At Because Science, we celebrate the intersection of science and art, which includes music! Stop by and make your own instrument to take home. We’ll also have fun sound demos to help you “see” sound. All activities are free and hosted by your neighborhood science nerds at Because Science at 1759 Columbia Road, NW. Adults and children are welcome to participate. The activity is best suited for kids over 5. More details can be found here.
For a limited time, Adams Morgan restaurants will be offering specials before, during, and after the concerts. These to-go style meals are perfect for a picnic in the park. Visit admodc.org/admovibe for a complete list of restaurant specials!
Did someone say live music, delicious food, and drinks? The inaugural season of Jazz @ Met, produced by the National Landing BID, DC Jazz Festival and Amazon, has a weekly lineup of jazz artists.
Starting June 15 through August 17, doors will open to guests every Thursday at 4 PM and music starts at 5 PM. The year’s lineup includes:
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June 22: Heidi Martin
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June 29: Langston Hughes II Quartet
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July 13: Julian Berkowitz Quartet
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WHEN: Every Thursday from June 15 to August 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
WHERE: Met Park (South Fern Street, Arlington, VA 22202)
Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!
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June
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Todd Brooks and Pour Decisions on Friday, June 9
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The Tribe Band on Friday, June 16
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The JoGo Project on Friday, June 23
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Justin Traqick and The Common Good on Friday, June 30
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July
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Rock Creek Revival on Friday, July 7
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The 19th Street Band on Friday, July 14
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Starlight Anthem on Friday, July 21
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The Breakaways on Friday, July 28
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August
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Flashback on Friday, August 4
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Practically Einstein on Friday, August 11
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Lonny Taylor on Friday, August 18
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DTC on Friday, August 25
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Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.
WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25
WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.
HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.
ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.
Food & Friends, a DC-based nonprofit dedicated to providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people facing life-challenging illnesses, is kicking off the fall gala season with the 30th anniversary of its signature event, Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction.
More than 35 of the Washington, DC, region’s most talented chefs and mixologists will provide gourmet tastings and signature cocktails in this highly anticipated annual event. It will be held Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, with a President’s Reception starting at 5:30 p.m. and the Chef Tasting Reception starting at 6:30 p.m.
More information and tickets are available at https://foodandfriends.org/
The event’s Chef Chair is three-time James Beard finalist chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Maketto. Participating chefs include Amy Brandwein of Centrolina, Shane Mayson of Crazy Aunt Helen’s, Terri Cutrino of Hank’s Oyster Bar, Roberto Santibañez of Mi Vida, Patrice Cleary of Purple Patch, and more, including Food & Friends’ very own executive chef, Rasheed Aburrahman. News4 anchor Eun Yang will emcee the event.
“This event celebrates the amazing work of Food & Friends and honors our connection to the restaurant community, who were among our first supporters,” said Carrie Stoltzfus, Food & Friends executive director. “We want this event to spotlight the restaurant industry’s generosity and resilient spirit. At Food & Friends, we know it takes many hands to do this work. Over the years, participating restaurants and chefs have helped us raise more than $18 million through Chef’s Best.”
Proceeds from the 30th Anniversary Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction will help Food & Friends prepare and home-deliver 1.65 million free, medically tailored meals and groceries, and provide nutrition counseling this year to 4,700 neighbors with life-challenging illnesses.
Food & Friends will honor Eli Lilly and Company, for their bold and compassionate decision to reduce prices by 70% for their most prescribed insulins and capping patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less per month. Their corporate citizenship is removing systemic barriers to health and creating affordable access to life-saving insulin for people living with diabetes.
AdMo Vibe is a series of free, outdoor concerts featuring local musicians in Kalorama Park on Columbia Road, NW in Adams Morgan. Concerts will be held on Wednesdays in August.
AdMo Vibe is the ultimate setting for a family night out, date night, relaxing evening in the park, or solo adventure. The bands will be playing various genres of music including folk, pop, country, classical, rock, jazz, and more. Participants can picnic with takeout from a local restaurant, enjoy good vibes with neighbors and friends, and visit an array of shops and boutiques just steps away before or after the performances.
CONCERT SCHEDULE:
– Wednesday, August 2 from 6-7:30pm: Darcy Dawn (Country)
– Wednesday, August 9 from 6-7:30pm: Emma G (Pop & Soul)
– Wednesday, August 16 from 6-7:30pm: Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Bluegrass, Rock, Reggae and Hip-Hop)
– Wednesday, August 23 from 6-7:30pm: Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (Video Game Music!)
NOTE: On Wednesday, August 23, Because Science will be hosting a free science + music themed activity during the event in Kalorama Park. Details: At Because Science, we celebrate the intersection of science and art, which includes music! Stop by and make your own instrument to take home. We’ll also have fun sound demos to help you “see” sound. All activities are free and hosted by your neighborhood science nerds at Because Science at 1759 Columbia Road, NW. Adults and children are welcome to participate. The activity is best suited for kids over 5. More details can be found here.
For a limited time, Adams Morgan restaurants will be offering specials before, during, and after the concerts. These to-go style meals are perfect for a picnic in the park. Visit admodc.org/admovibe for a complete list of restaurant specials!
Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!
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June
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Todd Brooks and Pour Decisions on Friday, June 9
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The Tribe Band on Friday, June 16
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The JoGo Project on Friday, June 23
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Justin Traqick and The Common Good on Friday, June 30
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July
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Rock Creek Revival on Friday, July 7
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The 19th Street Band on Friday, July 14
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Starlight Anthem on Friday, July 21
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The Breakaways on Friday, July 28
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August
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Flashback on Friday, August 4
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Practically Einstein on Friday, August 11
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Lonny Taylor on Friday, August 18
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DTC on Friday, August 25
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Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.
WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25
WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.
HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.
ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.
Centrolina: Cannoli Making Class with Pastry Chef Yesenia Jarquin (SAT, 8/26)
Calling all Cannoli lovers! Join Executive Pastry Chef Yesenia Jarquin in her authentic Italian cannoli making class at Centrolina DC at 1PM on Saturday, August 26th. Learn how to make cannoli and various traditional and delicious fillings. You will be provided all the necessary tools and can also purchase the cannoli making kit ($20) so you can showcase your cannoli making skills at home ! Tickets available on Resy for $85/pp. PR Contact: Fiona@elevenelevenpr.co.
Bar Ivy, a “New Restaurant of the Year” RAMMY finalist, is debuting “Live in the Garden” – a twice-a-month live music series on its expansive 125-seat garden plaza — featuring local musicians and happy hour offerings beginning Saturday, July 15.
Bar Ivy’s idyllic (and pet-friendly) patio, shaded with a canopy of lush crepe myrtle trees, will host local musicians every other Saturday from 3:30-5:30pm. The upcoming lineup includes:
- July 29: Justin Trawick
- August 12: Mackenzie Ryan
- August 26: Brian Johnson
Music lovers can come early when Bar Ivy opens at noon, for “Happy All Day” happy hour specials until 5:30pm, such as discounted wine ($8 by the glass, $30 carafes, $10 off bottles), sangria ($8 glass, $35 pitcher), $5 “shorty” beer and sherry, $11 espresso martinis and more.
“Happy All Day” food specials from Chef/Owner Nathan Beauchamp include snacky bites like a crab-meets-Artichoke Dip with local crab, sherry and green onion; jerk-spiced Peel & Eat Shrimp with boozy rum butter; and golden Brandade Croquettes with black garlic remoulade; plus more substantial eats like homemade vegetarian Garganelli pasta with cherry tomato, anchovy, herbs and ricotta; and a Flat Iron Steak with asparagus and hotel butter.
Bar Ivy’s “Live in the Garden” concerts are free to attend, with beverage and food sold a la carte.
Jazz in the Gardens | A Tribute to Burt Bacharach
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy an outdoor evening concert on Hillwood’s Lunar Lawn featuring the iconic music of Burt Bacharach, performed by Marshall Keys and Soulful Path.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
