Jun
1
Fri
Crystal City Friday at the Fountain @ Crystal City Water Park
Jun 1 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Crystal City’s summertime happy hour is back, opening a month early and announcing a new partnership with The Stand  bringing food and beverage from local restaurants and an exciting live music lineup. Starting on May 4, each Friday from 5-9 pm, attendees can listen to live music from a variety of bands while enjoying local bites and drink.

This new partnership brings the focus on local flavor, highlighting some of the best new food trends the area has to offer. This free event is open to people of all ages, providing a place for residents, workers and visitors to listen, relax, and wind down from their busy week.

What: Fridays at the Fountain

When: Every Friday May – October from 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Crystal City Water Park – 1751 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

Live Music Schedule:

May 4       Revelator Hill
May 11     Whiskey Pull
May 18     Zach Cutler & Friends
May 25     Gordon Sterling 3
June 1      Big Bad Juju
June 8      Mary El Band
June 15    Revelator Hill
June 22    Jonathan Sloane Trio
June 29    Holly Montgomery
July 6       The Jogo Project
July 13     The Jon Miller Band
July 20     Gordon Sterling and the People
July 27     Big Bad Juju

**Later dates to be announced**

Admission: 100% Free to enter, listen, and relax; food and drink for purchase (credit cards accepted) – $5 for beer/wine. $20 to join the Mug Club and receive a branded, reusable mug.

Suspicious Package 10th Anniversary Show @ Tropicalia
Jun 1 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday June 1, 2018

**Suspicious Package 10th Anniversary Party**

 

Tropicalia

2001 14th St NW

Washington DC

Metro: U Street

 

7pm bar

8pm show

No cover

 

The contents of Suspicious Package 2008-2018 are:

Tim Burger * Bryan Greene* Josh Meyer * Christina Sevilla *Tom Toles

Jun
2
Sat
The Cooking Light & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K @ Old Town Square
Jun 2 @ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Who: The Cooking Light & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K
What: The Cooking Light & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K is a family and dog friendly event that features local restaurants bites along the course, a beer and wine garden, and an impressive lineup of chefs plus cooking and fitness demonstrations. The most delicious run celebrates the balance of delicious, healthy food and a fun, active lifestyle as runners eat their way to the finish line with bites at every mile, then celebrate at the post-run Food and Fitness Festival. This year, the Fit Foodie Run is raising funds for No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit working towards ending child hunger in America.

 

When: Saturday, June 2 – 5K Run at Old Town Square
  • 8:00 a.m. Race Start
  • 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Post Run Village
Where:
Old Town Square
North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Jamie Vespa Cooking Light Editor, nutrition and culinary expert demonstrates fresh, healthy recipes on the culinary stage.
  • Runners participate in a heart-pumping dance warm up with Mark Jones.
  • Post Run Food & Fitness Festival filled with chef demonstrations, beer garden tastings, and giveaways!
Headlining Chefs and Personalities:
Additional:
  • Tickets are priced at $45 (Prices increase June 1), and can be purchased at www.fitfoodierun.com.
  • Pets are welcome.
  • All events are rain or shine.
One Journey Festival @ Washington National Cathedral
Jun 2 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
One Journey Festival, a FREE festival, is open to all  It connects attendees through the universal languages of art, food, fashion, music and dance.
Key highlights:
  • WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 2, 2018 11AM-6PM @ Washington National Cathedral
  • WHO: Refugee artists & celebrities (Chef Jose Andres and model/UNHCR ambassador Ger Duany); Backed by dozens of NGOs & corporations, e.g. Amnesty International, UNHCR, Accenture, HSBC and more…
  • WHAT: Day-long, free festival with a full lineup of performances, live shows, celebrity chats, food trucks and an international marketplace
  • FEATURING: Immersive technology – Shared Studios’ immersive video experience connecting attendees with refugees in camps in Iraq, Mexico and Rwanda
  • AUDIENCE: We’re expecting 3,000+ attendees – family & kid friendly!
Jun
3
Sun
Northern Virginia Wine Run @ Bull Run Regional Park
Jun 3 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM

 Vintage Virginia®, a great summer tradition, is a must see for everyone from newbies to foodies.  There will be over 250 different wines from 25 + Virginia wineries.  The festival will return to Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, June 2nd from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday, June 3rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For those athletic attendees we have added The Northern Virginia Wine Run on Sunday June 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee is $49 in advance and includes: Entry into the race, souvenir t-shirt, souvenir glass, unlimited wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and live music. VIP tickets are $59 in advance.

Vintage Virginia Tickets are available online at www.vintagevirginia.com .  Options include a VIP Admission One Day Pass for Saturday or Sunday $49 advance/$55 onsite and a General Admission One Day Pass for $39 in advance/$45 onsite. Designated driver tickets are also available on site.

Jun
6
Wed
Dine-N-Dash Culinary Tour @ Various
Jun 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
José Andrés is bringing back D.C.’s favorite culinary tour, Dine-N-Dash.
Dine-N-Dash is hosted by World Central Kitchen, an NGO of chefs creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty across the globe, which was founded by Andres in 2010. José will be joined once again by celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, and others to be announced, for this year’s event, taking place on June 6th.
This year’s ​event will include over 30 restaurants in the dine- worthy Penn Quarter and 14th Street neighborhoods. Guests will spend the evening “dashing” from restaurant to restaurant, sampling chefs’ favorite dishes and drinks.

Both GA and VIP tickets will be available for sale beginning March 1st. VIP tickets include the same benefits of GA tickets plus a VIP only pre-party from 5:30pm – 7pm, hosted by Andrés, exclusive VIP-only restaurants, and access to a VIP post party!
Get your tickets early! Purchases made during the month of March will receive $25 off GA tickets, and $50 off VIP tickets! These will sell out!
When: Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: Pre-Sale GA: $125, GA: $150, Pre-Sale VIP: $350.00, VIP: $400 Tickets: Available today at https://dinendash.info/
Aura Spa Summer Mixer @ Aura Spa
Jun 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step out of the summer heat and relax at Aura Spa. The popular day spa is hosting a Summer Mixer at its Logan Circle location, promising a night of pampering on Wednesday, June 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 1517 15th Street NW. Complimentary champagne and desserts will be served throughout the evening.

Sample various spa products and enjoy a refreshing night with free chair massages and skin analyses by expert Aura Spa estheticians. Aura Spa swag bags will be provided, while attendees can preview brand new summer skin treatments. Guests will also be entered into a raffle to win an assortment of Aura spa services and products. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here, and for more information on Aura Spa, visit www.auraspa.net.

WHO:        Aura Spa – Logan Circle

 

WHAT:      Summer Mixer

                  Complimentary Summer Cocktails & Desserts

                  Complimentary Skin Analyses & Chair Massages

 

WHEN:       Wednesday, June 6th

                  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:    Aura Spa – Logan Circle

                  1517 15th Street NW

                  Washington, DC 20005

 

RSVP:        Guests may RSVP here.

 

Jun
7
Thu
Lip Sync for Justice @ Arnold & Porter LLP
Jun 7 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council 
for a night of lip sync, karaoke, networking and fun.
Unleash your inner pop star or just sit back and enjoy the show!
Proceeds from this event go towards the DC Bar Foundation’s efforts to help provide access to justice for District residents in need of legal representation.
   
Thursday, June 7, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arnold & Porter LLP
Visit the website for more information on how you can support this event. Our sponsorship form, registration page, and prior year’s pictures are available here.
Jun
8
Fri
Crystal City Friday at the Fountain @ Crystal City Water Park
Jun 8 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Crystal City’s summertime happy hour is back, opening a month early and announcing a new partnership with The Stand  bringing food and beverage from local restaurants and an exciting live music lineup. Starting on May 4, each Friday from 5-9 pm, attendees can listen to live music from a variety of bands while enjoying local bites and drink.

This new partnership brings the focus on local flavor, highlighting some of the best new food trends the area has to offer. This free event is open to people of all ages, providing a place for residents, workers and visitors to listen, relax, and wind down from their busy week.

What: Fridays at the Fountain

When: Every Friday May – October from 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Crystal City Water Park – 1751 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

Live Music Schedule:

May 4       Revelator Hill
May 11     Whiskey Pull
May 18     Zach Cutler & Friends
May 25     Gordon Sterling 3
June 1      Big Bad Juju
June 8      Mary El Band
June 15    Revelator Hill
June 22    Jonathan Sloane Trio
June 29    Holly Montgomery
July 6       The Jogo Project
July 13     The Jon Miller Band
July 20     Gordon Sterling and the People
July 27     Big Bad Juju

**Later dates to be announced**

Admission: 100% Free to enter, listen, and relax; food and drink for purchase (credit cards accepted) – $5 for beer/wine. $20 to join the Mug Club and receive a branded, reusable mug.

Jun
9
Sat
URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH @ Urbana
Jun 9 @ 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH

Perfectly situated at the start of the Capital Pride Parade route, Urbana is hosting its annual “Pride + Shine” party on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The restaurant will be transformed into a lively Pride celebration complete with food, libations, and a fierce dance party with DJ Trayze. Special guest Mike Hot-Pence will be at the all-day brunch for the second year in a row. Sporting his signature hot pants, the “Vice President” will be chatting with guests, taking photos, and collecting donations to benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. 

 

“Pride + Shine” Bar Package

Urbana is opening the bar from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a special drink package for its “Pride + Shine” brunch party. For $50, guests have the option to choose select beer, wine, or their favorite mixed cocktail. Guests may purchase this bar package in advance at PrideAndShine2018.Eventbrite.com or at the door.

 

There is no entry fee to attend Urbana’s “Pride + Shine” brunch party. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 202-956-6650 or visiting www.urbanadc.com. Patio seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests may inquire about patio reservations to guarantee front-row seating and a direct view of the Capital Pride Parade. The parade starts at Urbana, giving all “Pride + Shine” party-goers the opportunity to see everything first!