Jun
16
Sat
SweatCon Rally @ Various
Jun 16 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SweatCon Rally flips the script on a bar crawl and instead of drinking 175 participants will sweat at boutique fitness studios around the city. Completing three thirty minute classes at three different studios back-to-back-to-back. From Dupont Circle to Shaw we’ve partnered with 15 of the hottest boutique studios including Corepower Yoga, Solidcore, Cut Seven, Orangetheory, and Cyclebar.

Prior to kicking off the work outs, we will throw a kick-ass check-in party featuring like-minded brands to create a unique experience for all attendees. This year the new 880P will host the check-in party with a GLAMSQUAD braid bar, sweetgreen salad bar, juice bar by JRINK, animated GIF booth courtesy ofMINDBODY, DJ and shopping courtesy of our title sponsor Reebok. Each participant will receive a complimentary event tank top as well as a swag filled with goodies from RX Bar, Progenex, High Brew Coffee, Vita Coco and more.

Over the last three years we have put on three SweatCon Rally events in Boston. The first hosting 30 people, then 200 and the most recent event with 450 participates (selling out in five days with a waitlist of 250 people). Building off the success of Boston we knew it was time to bring this event to more cities. This spring came to Boston (4/28), New York (5/12) and now Washington, D.C. (6/16).

Studio List:

 

CorePower Yoga Dupont Circle

Blast DC

SolidCore West End

Solidcore Shaw

Cut Seven

Flow Yoga 14th Street

The Bar Method

Orangetheory Fitness Mount Vernon Triangle / Shaw

CorePower Yoga City Center

YogaWorks 14th Street

Zengo Cycle Logan Circle

Elevate 14th Street

NUBOXX

CycleBar Noma

Barre3 Union Station

Jun
17
Sun
Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga @ East Side Yoga
Jun 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
REI is teaming  with local studio East Side Yoga to bring you our Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga Series. Join us once a month at 10am for a special 90’s-themed vinyasa flow practice led by Alia Khan, recovering attorney turned yoga studio owner. Each class has a different theme, so be sure to check them all out! As a bonus, all Sanity Sunday attendees will have exclusive access to shop the REI store before the yoga begins, beginning at 9:30am. And if you need a little pre- or post-yoga boost, La Colombe coffee is located right at the store entrance and opens at 8am. Tickets are just $10 and will go fast, so sign up today!
Tickets + Info available here:

eastsideyogadc.com/rei

June 17th – 90’s Rock: Pearl Jam may not be your first thought when it comes to yoga, but trust us – this playlist of 90’s alt hits is the perfect way to flow into your Father’s Day Sunday. And where better to buy Dad (and you) a gift or three than during the exclusive-access shopping event before the yoga starts? Join us Sunday, June 17th for the 90’s Rock rendition of our Sanity Sunday Yoga Series. Doors open for exclusive shopping access at 9:30am, yoga starts at 10.  Bring your mat, grab some La Colombe, and let’s wring out whatever’s left of your Saturday night.
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.

Jul
15
Sun
Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga @ 201 M Street NE, Washington, DC
Jul 15 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
REI is teaming with local studio East Side Yoga to bring you our Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga Series. Join us once a month at 10am for a special 90’s-themed vinyasa flow practice led by Alia Khan, recovering attorney turned yoga studio owner. Each class has a different theme, so be sure to check them all out! As a bonus, all Sanity Sunday attendees will have exclusive access to shop the REI store before the yoga begins, beginning at 9:30am. And if you need a little pre- or post-yoga boost, La Colombe coffee is located right at the store entrance and opens at 8am. Tickets are just $10 and will go fast, so sign up today!
 
Tickets + Info available here: 

eastsideyogadc.com/rei

 
July 15th – 90’s Hip Hop: TLC. Biggie. Janet Jackson. Warren G.  Destiny’s Child. Tupac. The Fugees. Need we say more?  Join us Sunday, July 15th for the 90’s Hip Hop rendition of our Sanity Sunday Yoga Series. Doors open for exclusive shopping access at 9:30am, yoga starts at 10.  Bring your mat, grab some La Colombe, and let’s wring out whatever’s left of your Saturday night.  
Jul
28
Sat
2nd Annual DC Field Day @ RFK Stadium Grounds, Washington, DC
Jul 28 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

DC recreational focus organization, DC Fray. today announced the 2nd Annual DC Field Day will take place on Saturday, July 28th at the RFK Stadium Grounds. Known for their mission to make fun possible for adults throughout the DMV through their sporting leagues and events, this signature event is a throwback to grade school, built with adults in mind.  The event brings out hundreds of professionals wanting to let their hair down and enjoy a nostalgic time over classic games with a twists such as sack races, tug-of-war, giant ping-pong, dizzy flip cup, giant bowling, two legged hula hoop relay, an obstacle course, and a few other surprises. In addition to the lawn fun, the event will include, food trucks, a bar, live music and a Field Day market with samples & swag for individuals and teams. Individuals are encouraged to grab their  friends, start a team, join as a group, or sign up solo and get ready for the ultimate day of fun, friends, and games to celebrate summer.

Standard team tickets cost $45/per person and includes a beer ticket voucher and a voucher to spend in the Field Day shop and all the field game fun. There is also options for corporate level team pricing in which a business can cover up to 25 players to participate from their firm.

Last year’s inaugural event had approximately 300 individuals come out for DC Field Day fun. For event details, game list and ticket information, visit www.dcfieldday.com. DC Field Day is presented by Events DC.

EVENT DETAILS
What:  2nd Annual DC Field Day
Hosted by: DC Fray  Presented by: Events DC
When: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Where:  RFK Stadium Grounds, Washington, DC

Time:  10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 per player. Corporate team packages also available.
Website/Event Registration: http://retrofieldday.com/

Aug
12
Sun
Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga @ 201 M Street NE, Washington, DC
Aug 12 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
REI is teaming with local studio East Side Yoga to bring you our Sanity Sundays Summer Yoga Series. Join us once a month at 10am for a special 90’s-themed vinyasa flow practice led by Alia Khan, recovering attorney turned yoga studio owner. Each class has a different theme, so be sure to check them all out! As a bonus, all Sanity Sunday attendees will have exclusive access to shop the REI store before the yoga begins, beginning at 9:30am. And if you need a little pre- or post-yoga boost, La Colombe coffee is located right at the store entrance and opens at 8am. Tickets are just $10 and will go fast, so sign up today!
Tickets + Info available here:

eastsideyogadc.com/rei

August​ ​12​ – ​Hip Hop: Now vs. The 90’s

Start your Sunday off right by flowing to a hip hop playlist featuring a mix of hits from the 90’s and today!  Alia’s playlists are always a blast, and this one is peppered with old favorites and fun surprises. Join us Sunday, August 12th for the Now vs. The 90’s Hip Hop rendition of our Sanity Sunday Yoga Series. Doors open for exclusive shopping access at 9:30am, yoga starts at 10.  Bring your mat, grab some La Colombe, and let’s wring out whatever’s left of your Saturday night.  Tickets are just $10 and will go fast, so sign up today!

Aug
18
Sat
Doukenie Winery Bluegrass Festival @ Doukenie Winery
Aug 18 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM