May
19
Sat
Pinched, a Dumpling Class @ Q by Peter Chang
May 19 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

On Saturday, May 19th, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM, devout dumpling lovers and fans of Q by Peter Chang (4500 East West Highway #100, Bethesda, MD 20814; www.QbyPeterChang.com; (240) 800-3722; IG @q_by_peter_chang_) will have the opportunity to learn how to make some of the celebrated Chinese restaurant’s signature dumplings at ‘Pinched’ – a hands-on dumpling making and cooking class led by legendary husband and wife chef duo Peter Chang and Lisa Chang. This class will serve as the first in-house cooking class to take place at Q by Peter Chang, but the team has plans to continue creating and offering additional interactive culinary classes and events in the coming months with the hopes of further educating fans on the beauty, history, and diversity behind authentic Chinese cuisine.

Priced at $40 per person, this hands-on dumpling experience is open to all ages and will begin with a 10-15 minute demonstration by Chefs Peter and Lisa Chang focusing on the techniques behind dough making and wrapping. The class will proceed providing participants with 20-30 minutes for the hands-on portion inviting attendees to make their own dumplings followed by the cooking of their dumplings handled on-site by restaurant staff, and a 30-40 minute seated lunch experience. An assortment of both meat and vegetarian dumpling fillings will be available for all class participants to choose from.

“This is an exciting and engaging way for myself, my wife Chef Lisa Chang, and the team at Q by Peter Chang to interact more with our wonderful customers and community and to help educate them as much as possible on the beauty of authentic Chinese cuisine”, said celebrated Chef and restaurateur Peter Chang. “Following ‘Pinched’, we have plans to offer many more unique and interactive classes and events in the coming months to our devoted friends and fans, especially those that have yet to experience Q by Peter Chang. As our flagship restaurant, we hope to use this space as a way to truly unite Chinese food lovers and educate them on the diversity of our versatile cuisine.:

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (240) 800-3722 or emailing info@qbypeterchang.com.

SerbFest DC Spring 2018 Festival @ Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church
May 19 @ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SerbFest DC’s upcoming Spring 2018 Festival kicks off Friday, May 18th through Sunday, May 20th, bringing authentic Serbian food, culture, crafts and entertainment to the greater Washington, DC area.
 

Presented by  Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church of Potomac, MD—the epicenter for Serbian culture in and around Washington, DC—the three-day festival has something for everyone, including traditional Serbian dishes, beverages, dance and music performances, gifts and boutique items and family-friendly activities.  In addition, admission and parking are free, an indoor setup has been arranged in case of inclement weather and all a la carte food item proceeds benefit Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church.

Dates:
Friday, May 18th (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 19th (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 20th (12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.)
Parking: Located in rear of St. Luke property and next door at St. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, May 18thKalca Band & Maestro Petar Marić from 6-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th‘Sviraj’ Tamburitza Orchestra (Steelton, PA) from 2-5:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19thMaestro Petar Marić from 5-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th: St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church’s
Serbian Folklore Ensemble–Adult and Children’s Group (Washington, DC) at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th‘Sviraj’ Tamburitza Orchestra (Steelton, PA) from 1-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th: Serbian Folklore Ensemble ‘Ravna Gora’ (Hamilton, Ontario – Canada) at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20thAcademy of Serbian Folk Dancing Association (Toronto, Ontario – Canada) at 3:00 p.m.
Menu: 
Traditional Serbian dishes: 
Pita sa mesom (baked ground beef layered in phyllo dough)
Zeljanica (baked spinach & cheese in phyllo dough)
Gibanica (baked cheese in phyllo dough)
Kupus salata (cabbage salad)
Šopska salata (tomato, cucumber & onion salad with feta cheese)
From the Grill: 
Ćevapčići (grilled skinless ground meat sausages)
Jagnjetina (spit-roasted lamb)
Svinjetina (spit-roasted pig)

 

Desserts: 
Krofna (deep-fried donut)
Palačinka (crepe)
Serbian nut rolls
Poppy seed rolls
Kolači (cookies) 

 

Serbian beersJelen, LAV, Nikšićko and BiP beers from Serbia & the former Yugoslavia 
Serbian liquorRakija, which is Serbian brandy made from fruit—the most famous is Slivovitz, which is made from plums
May
20
Sun
SerbFest DC Spring 2018 Festival @ Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church
May 20 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SerbFest DC’s upcoming Spring 2018 Festival kicks off Friday, May 18th through Sunday, May 20th, bringing authentic Serbian food, culture, crafts and entertainment to the greater Washington, DC area.
 

Presented by  Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church of Potomac, MD—the epicenter for Serbian culture in and around Washington, DC—the three-day festival has something for everyone, including traditional Serbian dishes, beverages, dance and music performances, gifts and boutique items and family-friendly activities.  In addition, admission and parking are free, an indoor setup has been arranged in case of inclement weather and all a la carte food item proceeds benefit Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church.

Dates:
Friday, May 18th (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 19th (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 20th (12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.)
Parking: Located in rear of St. Luke property and next door at St. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, May 18thKalca Band & Maestro Petar Marić from 6-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th‘Sviraj’ Tamburitza Orchestra (Steelton, PA) from 2-5:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19thMaestro Petar Marić from 5-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th: St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church’s
Serbian Folklore Ensemble–Adult and Children’s Group (Washington, DC) at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th‘Sviraj’ Tamburitza Orchestra (Steelton, PA) from 1-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th: Serbian Folklore Ensemble ‘Ravna Gora’ (Hamilton, Ontario – Canada) at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20thAcademy of Serbian Folk Dancing Association (Toronto, Ontario – Canada) at 3:00 p.m.
Menu: 
Traditional Serbian dishes: 
Pita sa mesom (baked ground beef layered in phyllo dough)
Zeljanica (baked spinach & cheese in phyllo dough)
Gibanica (baked cheese in phyllo dough)
Kupus salata (cabbage salad)
Šopska salata (tomato, cucumber & onion salad with feta cheese)
From the Grill: 
Ćevapčići (grilled skinless ground meat sausages)
Jagnjetina (spit-roasted lamb)
Svinjetina (spit-roasted pig)

 

Desserts: 
Krofna (deep-fried donut)
Palačinka (crepe)
Serbian nut rolls
Poppy seed rolls
Kolači (cookies) 

 

Serbian beersJelen, LAV, Nikšićko and BiP beers from Serbia & the former Yugoslavia 
Serbian liquorRakija, which is Serbian brandy made from fruit—the most famous is Slivovitz, which is made from plums
Jun
1
Fri
Smithsonian at 8: Invoke Your Pride @ National Museum of African Art
Jun 1 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

SMITHSONIAN at 8 presents Invoke Your Pride: A Night at the African Art Museum

WHEN: Friday, June 1, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)

WHERE: National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC

Kick-off the annual Capital Pride Festival at this exclusive after-hours event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. Get special access to spectacular exhibitions, including Jim Chuchu’s stunning Invocations, and enjoy curators’ talks, music, dancing, cocktails, and more.

In his deeply personal and visually mesmerizing videos Invocation: The Severance of Ties and Invocation: Release, versatile Nairobi-based artist Jim Chuchu draws on the language of rituals and the divine imagery of world religions to commemorate his journey to self-definition as an adult and as a gay man, while envisioning a more inclusive African future.

Chuchu’s torso creates powerful graphic patterns as it spins, splits, multiplies, and morphs to the track of house beats composed by the artist. A singer, songwriter, and music producer, Chuchu has created a special playlist for the event.

General admission $30

VIP admission $50

At the door (if available):

General Admission $35

VIP Admission $60

For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.org

Jun
23
Sat
America Now: Solstice Edition @ Three Museums
Jun 23 @ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Museum visitors can revel in the extra hours of daylight and reflect on American unity with “America Now: Solstice Edition” on Saturday, June 23. This special evening of festivities is a three-museum collaboration between the National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Now in its fourth year, the tri-institutional partnership of “America Now” will coincide for the first time with a full Smithsonian-wide Solstice celebration.

 

“America Now: Solstice Edition” is free to the public and open to general audiences; drinks and food will be available for purchase at each location. More information at AmericaNow.si.edu.

 

Details about the event at the National Portrait Gallery are below and attached.

 

Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery

Special programs: 7:30–11:30 p.m.

Galleries open until midnight

Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard

Eighth and F streets N.W.

 

Continuing the festivities, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery will host an array of activities across art and performance. Guests will be welcomed by an outdoor Community Block Party composed of food trucks, lawn games and craft-making activities with local artists organized in collaboration with Made in DC. They can connect with representatives from the Downtown BID, Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, Shakespeare Theater Company and Fresh Farm Farmer’s Market. Visitors can then cool off at a boutique-designed Beer Garden inside the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, have their portraits done by a Washington-based caricature artist and explore the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery’s exhibitions throughout the first floor. “America Now” will conclude with dancing to the sounds of DJ Ayes Cold and a major live concert by Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics, and Washington’s own Oddisee.

 

“America Now” is a three-museum collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American History and Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is made possible by the support of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation. The Washington Post is the media sponsor of America Now. This year’s celebration is part of a Smithsonian’s “Solstice Saturday” program done in association with the “By the People Festival,” led by Halcyon. The Smithsonian’s Washington D.C. museums will be open until midnight on June 23 (except for the National Postal Museum). Details are outlined at www.si.edu/SolsticeSaturday.

Jul
4
Wed
Radiator 4th of July @ Radiator
Jul 4 all-day

This Fourth of July, Washingtonians and out-of-towners are invited to the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel rooftop bar for a patriotic holiday BBQ hosted by Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden and the Radiator team! The neighborhood rooftop provides a festive gathering place with 360-degree views of the nation’s capital spanning from the buzzing 14th Street corridor to the tip of the Washington Monument.

In celebration of Uncle Sam’s birthday, Chef Jonathan will be grilling up with some of America’s favorite backyard bites. The selection of hot dogs and hamburgers highlight regional flavors from across the country and include:

  • Coney Dog with chili, cheddar, and onions
  • Half Smoked with mambo sauce and onions
  • Chi-Dog with hot peppers, sweet onion, and relish
  • Classic corn dog with Chef Jonathan’s house-made masa batter
  • OG burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion

Sunscreen will be available for guests to get a sun-kissed glow while enjoying a rooftop Independence Day sunset. The Radiator bar team will further help guests feel refreshed with these special July 4th cocktails and summer slushies:

  • Ch-Ch-Cherry Cola with Cointreau Cherry, Jim Beam Rye, and Coca-Cola
  • Daisy Dukes with Peach Deep Eddy Vodka, Orchard Peach Tea, and Giffard Crème de Pêche
  • Hold My Beer with Botanist Gin, Bruto Americano, and soda water
  • La Sandrita with Sauza Reposado, watermelon juice, mint simple syrup, lime, and mint sprig
  • Orange Crush with St. George Citrus, Cointreau, Sprite, and freshly squeezed orange juice

The Radiator team opens the rooftop bar at the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel at 5:00 p.m. every evening, weather permitting. No reservations or cover charges are required for the July 4th BBQ. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Jul
14
Sat
Hillwood French Festival @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 14 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

French Festival

Saturday, July 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Indulge your inner Francophile at this celebration of Bastille Day and Marjorie Merriweather Post’s 18th-century French decorative arts collection.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Bastille Day Picnic @ Opaline Bar & Restaurant
Jul 14 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

DC’s new Opaline Bar and Brasserie, is bringing Paris to downtown DC by celebrating with a Bastille Day Picnic.

On Saturday, July 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., guests will enjoy fantastic French picnic fare, specially priced champagne & rosé, photos with famous French cutouts, a caricaturist, tri-color snow cones and French musical entertainment.

            Prizes will be given for best French attire and parasols such as; overnight hotel stays, dinners and cocktails.

Sofitel’s Bastille Day Picnic is free and open to the public.  Space is limited and tickets must be reserved on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bastille-day-picnic-tickets-47437607160.

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Opaline Bar and Brasserie serves classic French food – food that people love and remember because it is consistent and simply prepared every time.  The all-day menu features favorites including oysters on the half shell, croquet monsieur , steak frites, tuna niçoise, herb roasted chicken and Opaline’s signature burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions  Opaline Bar and Brasserie is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.

Aug
18
Sat
Doukenie Winery Bluegrass Festival @ Doukenie Winery
Aug 18 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sep
22
Sat
Feast of San Gennaro @ Urbana
Sep 22 @ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fly me to the moon…or to Dupont Circle! In celebration of the Feast of San Gennaro, Urbana is giving Washingtonians an evening full of one-night-only specials on Saturday, September 22.

Feast of San Gennaro Celebration – Saturday, September 22

On Saturday, September 22, the Urbana team will host a festive dinner in honor of the Feast of San Gennaro, an Italian-American holiday observed on September 19 every year. Guests may enjoy a special menu of Executive Chef Ethan McKee’s take on Italian-American classics such as eggplant parmesan and tiramisu. Urbana’s dining room will be dressed in red and white, checkered tablecloths while a jazz quartet covers the music of Frank Sinatra and other Italian-inspired greats, adding cheerful ambiance throughout the evening.

 

Vino, Peroni, & All-Night Saluti

To ensure the holiday is well celebrated, Urbana is adding an exclusive, one-night-only wine special of 50% off all bottles priced $100 and up. Additionally, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., guests may partake in a celebratory drink package. For $50, the package will include unlimited pours of select wines including Italian blends, Californian reds, and Old World favorites; bottles of Peroni; and rail cocktails.

 

Urbana’s Feast of San Gennaro Celebration will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22. The last dinner seating will be at 10:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. To reserve a table, call 202.956.6650 or visit www.urbanadc.com. The drink package may be purchased prior to the event via Eventbrite or upon arrival at Urbana.