What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
Vintage Virginia®, a great summer tradition, will be bigger and better than ever when The Trigger Agency takes over management of the Virginia Wineries Association’s festival. The festival will return to Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, June 4th Sunday, June 5th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. (Special limited tickets sales start Tuesday, January 12, 2016.)
“We are very excited to be able to bring back Virginia’s favorite wine festival VINTAGE VIRGINIA® to Bull Run in early June,” said Laurie Aldrich, Executive Director of the Virginia Wineries Association. “This year we have partnered with the largest producer of wine and beer festivals, The Trigger Agency from Baltimore, Maryland to take the event to the next level and keep it going for years to come.”
More than just a wine tasting, the Festival will again bring together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, fantastic music, as well as wine from the top Virginia wine producers. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event-only low prices.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. with special pricing for 10 days including: 2 for 1 discounting for each day, in addition to tickets being 25%-off until January 22, 2016. Tickets include a VIP Admission One Day Pass for Saturday $69 or Sunday for $59 and a General Admission One Day Pass for $30 in advance/$40 onsite. Designated driver tickets are also available in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.vintagevirginia.com or call (800)-830-3976. Vintage Virginia will be at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, 20121. For directions, visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull-run.
On Tuesday, June 7, D.C. whiskey fans will have the opportunity to join spirits expert and Columbia Room founder Derek Brown for a special tasting event called Drain this Bottle: The 1909 Old Overholt Rye Whiskey Edition.
Brown will be joined at Columbia Room by Sother Teague of NYC’s Amor y Amargo and the two will crack open a bottle of the century-old Old Overholt rye whiskey for two separate tasting experiences at 7 and 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy side-by-side tastings of the legendary bottle from 1909 and the current bottle release, as well as getting to sip a specialty cocktail from both Brown and Teague made with the rare Old Overholt rye whiskey and paired with special snacks.
For $150 per person, a total of 20 whiskey enthusiasts can enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste history — and then drain it dry. Tickets are available at: https://columbiaroom.
On Friday, June 10, 2016, from 8 to 11pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center (1816 12th
St NW, Washington, DC 20009), Pointless Theatre will host their first ever Pointless Prom. The event will
benefit Pointless Theare, with funds supporting the DC-based company’s mission to bring adventurous art to the
Pointless has established themselves as “one of the best young companies in the region” according to Peter
Marks, and Pointless Prom will be a celebration of the 2015-2016 season. Pointless Theatre, founded in 2010, is
dedicated to creating bold, visceral, and affordable spectacles that gleefully smash the traditional boundaries
between puppetry, theatre, dance, music, and the visual arts. Pointless has received many accolades for their
work, including the Best Emerging Theatre Company award from Washington City Paper’s Best of DC
Reader’s Poll in 2013 and 2014, and the Helen Hayes John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre
Pointless Prom will feature rock-n-roll, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar. Guests will have a chance to take
photographs in the prom photobooth, watch performances by Shayna Blass and Aaron Bliden, and enter a raffle
for a chance to be crowned Prom King and Queen.
Tickets to Pointless Prom start at $75. Producer-level tickets, which include recognition at the event and an
invitation to a special pre-reception with jazz by Nick Wilby and a Q&A with Pointless Theatre’s Co-Artistic
Directors about the upcoming season, are $100. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information
and to purchase tickets, visit www.pointlesstheatre.com/parties.
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8 presents “A Night at the World’s Fair: A Celebration at the Arts and Industries Building”
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)
WHERE: Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, 900 Jefferson Drive, S.W. (Enter on Jefferson Drive- Mall side)
Step inside the spectacular Arts and Industries Building for a grand party with a taste of world’s fair history. The Smithsonian’s most beautiful (and secret) space comes to life with music, roving performers, dancing, drinks and midway-inspired food, games and more.
Because of extended renovations, the public hasn’t entered this 1881 architectural treasure for 12 years. But SMITHSONIAN at 8 takes you inside!
The evening includes:
- Music by DJ Trayze
- Carnival games, trivia, and a photo booth
- World’s fair fare inspired by foods that debuted at World’s Fairs, and a cash bar by Tortoise and Hare
- A rare close-up look (and Instagram opportunity) at the stunning Arts and Industries Building*
Take your fashion cues from your favorite world’s fair era and you might take home a prize. Find your style inspiration in Victorian London, site of the celebrated Crystal Palace, or Belle Epoque Paris, where the Eiffel Tower astonished visitors to the Exposition Universelle of 1889. Or choose an all-American look that reflects the period of the dazzling World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 or the World of Tomorrow imagined at the New York fair of 1939.
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Guests enjoy an open bar all night, as well as exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., featuring a bar that includes specialty cocktails and small bites. All VIP ticket-holders will also receive a complimentary Smithsonian Associates membership at the Resident Associate level to enjoy a discount to more exciting programs throughout the year!
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS include two complimentary drinks and carnival snacks.
General admission $50 (Includes two complimentary drinks and carnival snacks)
VIP admission $100 (Open bar all night, as well as exclusive early access to the event from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a bar that includes specialty cocktails and small bites.)
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy TWO General admission tickets for $75 — 25% Savings* ($37.50 per ticket when purchased as a combo)
If tickets are available at the door, prices will increase to $60 for General Admission and $125 for VIP Admission.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com
*The Arts and Industries Building is still a work in progress—SMITHSONIAN at 8 offers special access into the building, but not all areas are open during the event.
On Tuesday, June 14, DNV Rooftop will host the summer installment of “Chefs Behind Bars,” the popular cocktail competition featuring six of Washington, DC’s most acclaimed chefs. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Share our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, which works to end childhood hunger in America.
Guests are invited atop one of DC’s hottest rooftop bars for an unlikely chef showdown for best cocktail. Each chef will be paired with a liquor sponsor to create one signature drink, which they will serve to the crowd and a panel of notable industry experts throughout the evening. A “people’s choice” award will be presented based on cash tips from the general public, while a “judges’ choice” award will be based on ratings from the judging panel.
In addition to cocktail sips, DNV Rooftop will provide tastes from their Japanese street food-inspired menu.
The confirmed line-up includes Chef Yo Matsuzaki (Zentan, DNV Rooftop), Chef Jonathan Dearden (Radiator), Chef Matt Adler (Osteria Morini), Chef Ryan Hackney (Macon Bistro and Larder), and Chef Seng Luangrath (Thip Khao).
“This event brings together six great restaurants in the District, their talented chefs, and host DNV Rooftop for a fantastic evening in support of No Kid Hungry. Chefs Behind Bars will raise critical funds and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring kids get the healthy food they need every day,” said Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength.
“I’m thrilled to host ‘Chefs Behind Bars’ on our rooftop this summer,” said Chef Yo Matsuzaki. “The friendly competition among local DC chefs is a fun way to fundraise and bring awareness to No Kid Hungry’s great work in the community.”
In the event of rain, “Chefs Behind Bars” will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday, June 21.
WHO:
General Public
Foodies
Share our Strength/No Kid Hungry Supporters
Cocktail Aficionados
WHERE:
DNV Rooftop
155 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
COST:
Tickets are available online for $45. Purchase yours today at http://bit.ly/1WjGmhk.
For more information about “Chefs Behind Bars,” visit: http://ce.strength.org/events/chefs-behind-bars.
Tigerlily Foundation is pleased to present the 4th Annual Pajama Glam 2016, for women and girls of all ages to dress in their favorite pajamas and celebrate their “fabulousness”, while learning about health, wellness and prevention. The 4th Annual Pajama Glam 2016 event will take place Saturday, June 18th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Hotel Monaco, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA. Guests will enjoy a glamorous line up of activities including a fashion show, yoga, zumba, dancing, pamper stations, glam stations, sweet treat stations, wellness activities, celebrity appearances and much more. The event was originated by Noelle Karmo when she was 6 years old, and she envisioned an event to attract and educate young girls about their breast and body health, while raising awareness for younger women. This year, the event is hosted by Ashley Boalch Darby (from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac) and Tati, Radio Host on WPGC 95.5! Also enjoy a special performance by 2KS (Yame & Journey)!
Tickets for the event can be purchased online. $25 for individuals under 18 years old and $45 for adult tickets. Opportunities to sponsor and donate to available on the website. Guests will also enjoy raffle prizes, beverages, food, and pictures on the pink carpet. Dress in your favorite red, pink or purple pajamas and come out for the time of your life—all for a great cause. Bling and sparkle are highly encouraged. The event is produced by Maggy Francois.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: 4th Annual Pajama Glam 2016
Presented by: The Tigerlily Foundation
When: June 18, 2016
Where: Hotel Monaco, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Time: 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Attire: Red, Pink or Purple Pajamas. Bling and Sparkle Highly Encouraged.
Website/Ticket/Sponsorship Purchasing: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?
The National Museum of American History & BrightestYoungThings.com
Present
WE THE PARTY PEOPLE
A Smithsonian After Hours!
Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1899.
Back then, affiliation with a political party included actual parties. The National Museum of American History & BYT are joining forces to try to bring back these vibes with an exclusive tourist-free all-access party-time takeover of the greatest museum in the world.
~~FEATURING~~
DJ Biz Markie!
& more TBA!
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Cash bars everywhere serving
Heineken – the fist import beer in America since prohibition!
+ cocktails
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Tons of special objects out of storage
like real US currency with a (GASP) actual woman on it! #MarthaWashington
+ Smithsonian history nerds around every corner to get yer infotainment on!
+PLUS+
TED-Style lightning talks from:
Jon Grinspan, curator and author of The Virgin Vote (check it out here)
Steven Olikara, president of Millennial Action Project
Jessica Dahl, director of Impact Partnerships @ Brigade
+ Ailsa von Dobeneck cooking demo:
The Plate of the Union: Curious Favorites of Presidents Past
& more TBA!
Food Vendors TBA Soon!
++BONUS++
The epic outdoor #UnitedOutside terrace brought to you by REI
OM Digital photobooth and Instagram printer!
Face painter / Caricature artist / Roaming performers
Scavenger Hunt with prizes!
Gift shops open!
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Y’ALL!
+ endless Instagram opportunities with Prince’s guitar!
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Croosh Deets
June 18th, 7:00pm-11:00pm
The National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave NW
Federal Triangle / Smithsonian / Archives
#WeThePartyPeople
Limited qty early bird $20 tickets on sale now!
Price goes up to $25 soon!
Price goes up to $30 day of – but we’ll probably sell out before then!
This is a 21+ event
As always, there is no dress code, but we recommend:
red / white / blue
elephants / donkeys / hillary / bernie / trump / etc
yankee / doodle / dandee
Prince and the American Revolution / The Brian Jamestown Massacre
Chris Columbus (the director) / Lois & Clark / Kristen Whig Party
War On Christmas / War On Drugs / War On 1812
TEAM CAP
The annual Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival is set to return this summer on Saturday, June 25th. Formally known as the Alexandria Food & Wine Festival, the festival will take place from 12:00PM -6:00PM on Old Town’s waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park and will expand to include both restaurants within Alexandria and other eateries throughout the region.
The festival is a community-based event featuring tastes of local foods and wine, as well as artisans, a Children’s Corner, and live entertainment by Justin Trawick & The Common Goods and Allan Scott Band. The event will transform Oronoco Bay Park into a lively festival easily accessible by car, Metrorail or Dash Bus.
Attendees will be able to sample food and wine from a variety of local restaurants and Virginia’s wineries. Local restaurants will compete for the best appetizer, the best main course and the best dessert – judged by notable DC foodie judges (to be announced soon).
This year’s participating restaurants and wineries include (as of May 9th, more to be announced on website):
| Wineries: |
| Arterra Wines |
| Cobbler Mountain Cider |
| Democracy Vineyards |
| Horton Vineyards |
| James River Cellars |
| Lake Anna Winery |
| Mattaponi Winery |
| Narmada Winery |
| Potomac Point Winery |
| Rebec Vineyards |
| Rogers Ford Farm Winery |
| The Williamsburg Winery Ltd. |
| The Winery at La Grange |
| Wine Connoisseur Magazine |
| Restaurants/Food Vendors: |
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| Alexandria Cupcake | |
| Boso Kitchen | |
| Carluccio’s | |
| Crowne Plaza Old Town by IHG | |
| Fiona’s Irish Pub | |
| Jazz Chic & Waffle | |
| Kerrygold Butters & Cheeses
S & P Living |
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| Mum Mum Thai | |
| Passanante’s Home Food Services | |
| Popcorn Queens | |
| Talk of Di Town | |
| UNO’s Pizzeria and Grill | |
This is a free event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages.
Tickets are $15 (per area, wine area + food area) and can be purchased online at the festival website. After June 18th, the price is $20 (each area) on site.
This year’s festival partners includes: City of Alexandria, Visit Alexandria, Post Properties, The Parker at Huntington, The Bozzuto Group, ORNUA The Home of Irish Dairy, Washington Parent Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, ABC7/WJLA-TV, News Channel 8 and 94.7 Fresh FM.
For a complete schedule of activities visit www.vineonthewaterfront.com.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Vine on the Waterfront Food & Wine Festival
When: Saturday, June 25th, 2016 Where: Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street), Alexandria, VA 22314
Time: 12p.m. – 6p.m.
Website: www.vineonthewaterfront.com
Cost: This is a FREE event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages. Tickets are $15 (each area) until June 18 to be purchased online. After June 18th, the price is $20 (each area) on site.
