Events/Things To Do

Date: Oct 31^st, 2017

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Washington DC 20004

Description:

Get ready to fall into fun this Halloween with the DowntownDC Business Improvement District and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the DowntownDC Fall Festival.

Bring your coworkers, friends, family and kids to Woodrow Wilson Plaza (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue) on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 12pm-2pm for some free fun, including a special Halloween DJ set, pumpkin decorating with BLICK art, a mysterious Children’s Story Hour with DC Public Library, lively face painting, candy giveaways, and the return of the ghoulish DowntownDC stilt walkers.

Wear your Halloween costumes! Photo ops will be available!

Price: Free

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtowndc-fall-festival-tickets-38979134641

Food & Friends will be hosting a community Pie Day in support of its annual Slice of Life Pie Selling Campaign, which funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill in our community. During the event, we will be distributing information aboutSlice of Life and giving away FREE samples of our delicious pies that are for sale to raise funds to support Food & Friends’ mission.

WHEN:            Thursday, November 9^th from 11:30am-2:00pm

WHERE:          Farragut Square, K St. and 17th St. NW, Washington, DC                                                                        

DETAILS:        The 11^th Annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ large-scale effort to deliver 1 million healthy meals this year to those in the community living with life-challenging illnesses. The goal this year is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide ONE FULL DAY of meals, from our kitchen to delivery, for a Food & Friends client.

During the event, community members will have the chance to sample our Pumpkin and Apple pies and cast their vote for their favorite flavor! The winner of our “In Pie We Crust” election will go on a flash sale for the remainder of the afternoon. Everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing to win a full Thanksgiving dinner for 4, plus 2 pies.

Pies may be purchased directly from Food & Friends or through one of our corporate or individual pie sellers. Visitwww.foodandfriends.org/pie to find a directory of pie sellers, to sign up to help sell pies or to purchase online. Pie sales close on Thursday, November 16th. Pre-purchased pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 21^st at Food & Friends or 30+ convenient locations throughout the region.

More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.

“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”

Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:

• 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
• American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
• BeNice.Shop (WDC)
• Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
• ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
• Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
• Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
• Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
• Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
• Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
• Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
• Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
• Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
• Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
• RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
• Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
• The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
• TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
• Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)

The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/.

This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.

Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.

More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.

“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”

Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:

• 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
• American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
• BeNice.Shop (WDC)
• Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
• ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
• Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
• Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
• Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
• Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
• Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
• Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
• Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
• Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
• Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
• RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
• Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
• The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
• TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
• Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)

The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/.

This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.

Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.

On Saturday, November 18, VIDA Fitness is hosting its third annual VIDA-Thrive 5K run/walk at East Potomac Park (Hains Point). VIDA Fitness is donating 100 percent proceeds from the event to Thrive DC — a local nonprofit dedicated and committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the D.C. area. 94.7 Fresh FM’s hosts of The Tommy Show, Tommy McFly, Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, will emcee the race. To learn more about the 5K fun run/walk, please visit www.vidathrive5k.com.

Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 14th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden the perfect venue for a holiday celebration.

Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards,   members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance.  All families are welcome to take a photo with Santo in his Winter Wonderland Suite.

Kelly Collis and Tommy McFly, hosts of 94.7 Fresh FM’s Tommy Show, will serve as the masters of ceremonies.

The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters.  Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org.

The newly renovated Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, at 2401 M Street, NW, is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining.  Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport.  At 413 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.

Celebrate the holiday season and the end of another successful year with us on Dec. 6. Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, fabulous company and holiday cheer at Capitale DC. Desserts by Basket Treats by Alexis Streets. Music by DJ Fanci. Photography by A Little Bit of Whimsy Photography Wed, December 6, 2017 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST Capitale DC 1301 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005 FGIDC Members: FREE * Membership will be validated Non-Members: $35 #FGIDC FGIDCHoliday.eventbrite.com

Union Market will get a little taste of Brazil when internationally inspired lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA pops up at the thriving retail and culinary district.

Offering art and photography, bain couture, books, women’s clothing, handbags, home decór, jewelry and scarves, the NOVA BOSSA pop-up will feature a wide selection of globally sourced items from international designers, including Adriana Degreas, Artiz, Catarina Mina, Cecilia Prado, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Paula Mendoza Jewelry, Scarf Me, Wymann Rio and more.

From intricately handmade bags to 24-carat gold-plated statement jewelry to colorful baskets from the Amazon, NOVA BOSSA’s assortment of luxury-leaning goods orbit around founder and CEO Carolina Furukrona’s passions for travel, design and entertaining.

She launched NOVA BOSSA last year following 100 international adventures and a business certification from Harvard, in an effort to both pay homage to her São Paulo roots and enable top lifestyle brands — especially by women designers and artisans — from her native Brazil and other emerging markets to go global.

“NOVA BOSSA is delighted to celebrate our one-year anniversary by partnering with Union Market DC for this pop-up,” Furukrona says. “We believe that Union Market’s focus on culture and commerce, on showcasing the very best new businesses in the region, and on serving a dynamic and diverse clientele makes this a unique opportunity for our brand. We are excited to showcase rising international women designers − most of which have never before been available in the United States or the D.C. region – and to prove that the creativity, craftsmanship and design emanating from places like Brazil can be just as good, if not better, than what’s coming out of Europe. After spending so much time abroad I feel D.C. is lacking some bossa, so it’s an honor to present new products that can give a daring and fresh update to the wardrobes and homes of our great city.”

As home base for 40+ award-winning restaurant and retail concepts, northeast D.C.’s thriving Union Market District continues to grow its reputation as a brand incubator, giving small businesses the solid footing they need to get to the next level.

The NOVA BOSSA pop-up launches February 22, and will operate as follows: