Feb
14
Thu
Mortified DC’s Annual Doomed Valentine’s Show @ Town Danceboutique
Feb 14 @ 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Come celebrate Valentine’s Eve with true tales of psycho high school girlfriends, celebrity crushes, and bad teen fan fiction!

Mortified is a comic excavation of adolescent writing, art, and media.  Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, Mortified is a live show that allows us to relive the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids.  Witness adults sharing their own adolescent journals, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, stories, and more.  Open to anyone from actors to accountants.  Must be 21+.

Tickets have been selling quickly for the show! If you don’t want to miss our tales of childhood obsessions, teenage angst, and young adult adventures, get your tickets in advance!

Buy yours at http://mortified-dc.eventbrite.com/

Feb
15
Fri
Speakeasy DC’s Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special @ Dance Place
Feb 15 @ 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

True tales about the pleasures and perils of romance at SpeakeayDC’s  Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special at Dance Place Feb 14, 15 & 16, 2013

 

Whether you’re with your sweetie or single, SpeakeasyDC’s 6th annual Sucker for Love storytelling show is a unique and unforgettable way to spend Valentine’s Day — listening to heartfelt and hilarious true stories about loves found, lost, and imagined.  As always, SpeakeasyDC promises storytelling at its best with a cast of new and veteran storytellers, including Dan Coyle telling about what it’s like to date after thirty years of marriage; Mikael Johnson shedding light on what to do when your new girlfriend has a teenage daughter; and Cindy and Mike Kane sharing two vastly different perspectives on the same courtship. The show also featuring, Elizabeth McCain, Elissa Laura, Mike Baireuther, and Callie Wright, with host and director Stephanie Garibaldi.

Dates:                  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 14, 15 & 16
Time:                     All shows will take place at 8pm
Location:               Dance Place at 3225 8th Street NE, Washington DC 20017
Price:                     $25 (includes $3 fee)
Ticket Link:          https://danceplace.secure.force.com/ticket?#details_a0SG0000003PoudMAC
Box Office:          202-269-1600
Info Link:             http://www.speakeasydc.com/2013/02/special-show-sucker-for-love-v-day-special/
Age:                       Mature material. Recommended for 18+.

Other info:          The February 16th show include Dance Place’s annual dance party with DJ Glowstik)
Dangerously Delicious Pies food truck will be parked out front every night from 7-8pm.

Art Soiree’s Love Power @ Powerhouse
Feb 15 @ 2:00 AM – 4:45 AM

Join us Thursday, February 14th at 9pm for a night of love power.

No other emotion has inspired the humanity more than LOVE. The pursuit of it has resulted in great poetry, great music, and great stories. After all, there is a reason as to why it is one of the most common themes in arts!

To remind you that Love is not just an emotion or a sentiment, but is the most powerful force in the world we are turning on Love Power and projecting it throughART

at the historic POWERHOUSE, which once again opens its doors to the public! Constructed in 1917 by the D.C. Paper Manufacturing Company, this three-bay brick-and-steel structure was built to serve as the power house in Georgetown!

SINGLE? Come and may be you’ll meet that special one

IN LOVE? Well, bring your date and share in this incredible night

HAVE A CRUSH? Let us know and we’ll be your best CUPID

Let’s turn on the LOVE POWER!

Tickets: Please get your tickets in advance

SPECIAL THANKS TO

 POWERHOUSE

& RISEEVENTS

Feb
16
Sat
Speakeasy DC’s Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special @ Dance Place
Feb 16 @ 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

True tales about the pleasures and perils of romance at SpeakeayDC’s  Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special at Dance Place Feb 14, 15 & 16, 2013

 

Whether you’re with your sweetie or single, SpeakeasyDC’s 6th annual Sucker for Love storytelling show is a unique and unforgettable way to spend Valentine’s Day — listening to heartfelt and hilarious true stories about loves found, lost, and imagined.  As always, SpeakeasyDC promises storytelling at its best with a cast of new and veteran storytellers, including Dan Coyle telling about what it’s like to date after thirty years of marriage; Mikael Johnson shedding light on what to do when your new girlfriend has a teenage daughter; and Cindy and Mike Kane sharing two vastly different perspectives on the same courtship. The show also featuring, Elizabeth McCain, Elissa Laura, Mike Baireuther, and Callie Wright, with host and director Stephanie Garibaldi.

Dates:                  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 14, 15 & 16
Time:                     All shows will take place at 8pm
Location:               Dance Place at 3225 8th Street NE, Washington DC 20017
Price:                     $25 (includes $3 fee)
Ticket Link:          https://danceplace.secure.force.com/ticket?#details_a0SG0000003PoudMAC
Box Office:          202-269-1600
Info Link:             http://www.speakeasydc.com/2013/02/special-show-sucker-for-love-v-day-special/
Age:                       Mature material. Recommended for 18+.

Other info:          The February 16th show include Dance Place’s annual dance party with DJ Glowstik)
Dangerously Delicious Pies food truck will be parked out front every night from 7-8pm.

TOAST Beauty and the Brunch Pop Up Beauty Bar @ St. Gregory's M Street Bar & Grille
Feb 16 @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TOAST Beauty and the Brunch features a pop up TOAST Beauty Bar intimate brunch,  and unlimited mimosas.  DC beauties are encouraged to attend and experience the TOAST Beauty Bar with glamour stations, like Sassy Nail Spa offering complimentary manicures & eyebrow waxing.  
 
TOAST Beauty and the Brunch is the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself and prep for the upcoming DC Fashion Week.   Join a young, professional crowd at the M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel on Saturday February 16th from 11am to 3pm. 
 
We invite VIP’s, Sponsors and Media to enjoy the private beauty experience from 10:30AM – 12:00PM.  There will be VIP Gift Bags for the first 25 VIP’s to purchase tickets.  Raffle tickets are available, prizes include beauty services and special gifts from TOAST.    
 
Music provided by DJ Freeze.
 
Join Akil Waite Events on Wednesday Feb 6th at Lost Society for a special TOAST Mixer and raffle to win VIP TOAST Beauty & The Brunch VIP tickets, DC Auto Show tickets and the opportunity to purchase VIP TOAST tickets.
 
WHAT: “TOAST Beauty and the Brunch” Brunch and Day Party featuring the TOAST Beauty Bar 
 
 
WHEN: Saturday February 16th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
VIP Beauty Experience 11AM -12:00PM
 
WHERE: M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel 2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
 
 
WHY: To beautify and glamorize yourself while prepping for the upcoming DC Fashion Week
 
 
#TOASTBeautyBrunch
 
TICKETS & RESERVATIONS
Feb
17
Sun
Speakeasy DC’s Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special @ Dance Place
Feb 17 @ 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

True tales about the pleasures and perils of romance at SpeakeayDC’s  Sucker for Love Valentine’s Day Special at Dance Place Feb 14, 15 & 16, 2013

 

Whether you’re with your sweetie or single, SpeakeasyDC’s 6th annual Sucker for Love storytelling show is a unique and unforgettable way to spend Valentine’s Day — listening to heartfelt and hilarious true stories about loves found, lost, and imagined.  As always, SpeakeasyDC promises storytelling at its best with a cast of new and veteran storytellers, including Dan Coyle telling about what it’s like to date after thirty years of marriage; Mikael Johnson shedding light on what to do when your new girlfriend has a teenage daughter; and Cindy and Mike Kane sharing two vastly different perspectives on the same courtship. The show also featuring, Elizabeth McCain, Elissa Laura, Mike Baireuther, and Callie Wright, with host and director Stephanie Garibaldi.

Dates:                  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 14, 15 & 16
Time:                     All shows will take place at 8pm
Location:               Dance Place at 3225 8th Street NE, Washington DC 20017
Price:                     $25 (includes $3 fee)
Ticket Link:          https://danceplace.secure.force.com/ticket?#details_a0SG0000003PoudMAC
Box Office:          202-269-1600
Info Link:             http://www.speakeasydc.com/2013/02/special-show-sucker-for-love-v-day-special/
Age:                       Mature material. Recommended for 18+.

Other info:          The February 16th show include Dance Place’s annual dance party with DJ Glowstik)
Dangerously Delicious Pies food truck will be parked out front every night from 7-8pm.

Feb
19
Tue
FREE Screening of The Pier @ Renaissance Dupont Circle Hitel
Feb 19 @ 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM

The Pier is a simple story of the personal, and very human, battle between an Irish father and his emigrant son. Called home from New York by his long-estranged father, who reportedly is on his deathbed, Larry McCarthy finds the old man has worked yet another con on him. An amusing battle of wills follows.

The Pier

Filmed in New York and West Cork, Ireland, The Pier stars Karl Johnson, Gerard Hurley and Lili Taylor. Hurley wrote, directed and acts in this film.

“… never comes close to striking a bum note.”
– The Irish Times critic Donald Clarke

Monday, February 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Run time: 86 minutesLobby

FREE admission and FREE popcorn!

(seating is on a first-come, first-served basis)

 

Feb
20
Wed
An Evening with Danny Glover @ Eatonville
Feb 20 @ 11:00 PM – Feb 21 @ 2:00 AM

“An Evening with Danny Glover,” is an event to celebrate the American debut of African Passion Wines, which will raise funds for the TransAfrica Forum. The nonprofit has partnered with African Passion Wine to supports human rights and social justice in Africa. The party and meet-and-greet will include heavy hors’ doeuvres, a band, and the opportunity to meet and take photos with the celebrated star of films such as Lethal Weapon andAngels in the Outfield.

In addition to the funds raised at the February 20 event, 10 percent of each bottle of African Passion sold will benefit TransAfrica Forum. We look forward to seeing you for an enjoyable evening which supports not only the newest South African wine in the American market, but also the oldest and largest African American human rights and social justice advocacy organization in the U.S. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.TransAfrica.org.

Feb
22
Fri
Lights, Camera, Fashion
Feb 22 @ 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Feb
23
Sat
Heart Ball @ National Building Museum
Feb 23 @ 11:30 PM – Feb 24 @ 6:00 AM

The Greater Washington Heart Ball has moved to the District this year, and for the first time ever will take place at the iconic National Building Museum and will be adding a young professional’s event, Heart After Dark that will take place in conjunction with the Heart Ball. American Heart Month activities are rounded out with this black-tie affair. Proceeds from the Heart Ball and Heart After Dark benefit lifesaving research and education and advocacy campaigns by the American Heart Association. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of people in the United States today.

WHAT:  The Heart Ball is a premier society even and a celebration of the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. The event brings together more than 500 of the region’s most prominent physician, corporate, health care, and community leaders. The night will be hosted by actor, director, producer, writer, composer and heart survivor, Robby Benson. Benson is best known for starring in films such as “Ice Castles”, “Ode to Billy Joe”, “The Chosen”, “Running Brave”, in his own screenplay for the Warner Bros. basketball classic, “One on One” and to a new generation as the voice of Beast in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The night will also feature a live performance piece of Christopher Janney’s “HeartBeat” sung by music sensations, The Persuasions. The evening includes, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and special presentations to honor the United States Military and support organizations through the Heart Heroes program.  Also new this year, there will be an after party for young professionals.

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 6:30pm-1:00am

  • ·         6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
  • ·         7:30 p.m. – Opening remarks, Dinner, Live Auction
  • ·         9:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark hosts a private reception upstairs
  • ·         10:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark joins the Heart Ball for dancing and live entertainment
  • ·         1:00 a.m. – Evening concludes

WHERE: The National Building Museum, 401 F St NW   

WHO: 

  • ·         Actor and survivor Robby Benson – event host
  • ·         Matt Voorhees, Chief Executive Office/Co-Founder of Anybill and 2013 Heart Ball Chair
  • ·         Heart Hero Honorees and survivor honorees
  • ·         Prominent business leaders, cardiologists, dignitaries and AHA Leadership

WHY:  Events such as the Heart Ball bring the community together to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke and raise money for research. The fact is that heart disease kills more people annually than the next five causes of death combined – and this is a shocking statistic to many. The key is to raise awareness on issues like the fact that while 1 in 31 women will die of breast cancer, almost one in three will die from a cardiovascular disease.

The funds raised by the Heart Ball go toward local community outreach efforts to educate the public about heart disease, stroke and the effects of childhood obesity. Funds also go toward critical cardiovascular research. Research funded by the American Heart Association has led to important scientific breakthroughs that include: Artificial Valves, CPR, Clot-Busting Drugs, Pacemakers, Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery, Medicines to Control High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol. It has also led to important discoveries like the link between smoking and heart disease and to food labeling guidelines.