May
18
Fri
Crystal City Friday at the Fountain @ Crystal City Water Park
May 18 @ 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.

May
22
Tue
Women Making History Awards @ Carnegie Institution for Science
May 22 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018The National Women’s History Museum will host its Women Making History Awards in Washington, D.C. The annual event commemorates the achievements of women and the importance of preserving women’s history and highlights the need for a national women’s history museum on the National Mall.

This year’s event honors award-winning journalist and author Cokie Roberts, and #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke. CNN’s chief political correspondent, Dana Bash, PBS Contributing Correspondent, Alison Stewart, will also participate in the program.

WHO: National Women’s History Museum Women

WHAT: Women Making History Awards

WHEN: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

6:00pmET Reception

7:00pmET Program

WHERE: Carnegie Institution for Science

1530 P Street, NW

Washington, DC

Tickets are available at https://www.womenshistory.org/2018-women-making-history-awards.

May
25
Fri
Crystal City Friday at the Fountain @ Crystal City Water Park
May 25 @ 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.

May
29
Tue
Raising Hearts, Raising Funds @ National Press Club
May 29 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Heart of America celebrates 20 years in Washington, DC

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.

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.
5th Annual White Party @ Decades
Jun 2 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Washington Redskins teammates — cornerback Josh Norman and tight end Vernon Davis — announce that they will co-host the fifth annual White Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) and Norman’s Starz24 Foundation.

The highly anticipated summer soiree, originated by former Redskins player Pierre Garçon and with a head-to-toe all-white dress code, is taking place on Saturday, June 2 at Decades (1219 Connecticut Avenue NW). The sleekly-decorated rooftop boasts palm trees, tropical plants and greenery-covered privacy walls across the 2,500-square foot space, making for the perfect backdrop for the evening.

Local pro athletes, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington VIPs will rub elbows for a good cause, helping to raise money for BGCGW and Starz24 that will foster a new generation of innovative and talented future leaders nationwide.

“As a native Washingtonian, I have always wanted the best for my city, so giving back in this way is personally important for me,” says Davis. “It feels amazing knowing that our event will help make dreams come true for some of Washington’s best and brightest kids.”

“My Starz24 Foundation is all about developing future skills in our young people and the White Party will help us widen that reach,” adds Norman. “When Vernon and I talked about teaming up to make this event a reality, I knew we could have a real impact by working together.”

The White Party will feature a premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres donated by Barcode and a live auction.

“As a longtime Washingtonian and diehard Redskins fan, I was excited about the opportunity to partner with my team for a good cause and serve as the title sponsor for this year’s event,” says Antonis Karagounis, owner of Decades and Barcode. “We’re always here to help our community, and the work these two foundations do in this region is remarkable. We can’t wait to host Vernon, Josh and their teammates in the name of philanthropy.”
Past high-profile White Party attendees include Washington Wizards star John Wall, Former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, hip-hop legends Biz Markie and DJ Kool and dozens of fellow Redskins players, including Ryan Kerrigan, Trent Williams, Morgan Moses and Colt McCoy as well as former Redskins Joe Theismann, Kirk Cousins, Doug Williams, Robert Griffin III, Niles Paul, Chris Baker, Kai Forbath and Brian Orakpo among others.

With the help of top sponsors, Norman and Davis look forward to a night of fun and fundraising for BGCGW and Starz24 Foundation and the important work they do. Tickets are available for $100-$150 and can be purchased at https://www.eventnation.co/event/VernonDavisJoshNormanWhiteParty.

Event Details:

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
14
Thu
Politics & Art @ John A. Wilson Building
Jun 14 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Now in its fourth year, Politics & Art is an annual event presented by Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative and Councilmember David Grosso. The event’s theme this year is District Vox, a celebration of the human voice. Politics & Art: District Vox spotlights D.C.-based artists who use the power of their voices to inspire, entertain, and empower in showcase performances on three stages. The evening provides a snapshot of the vibrant artistry that exists throughout the entire District.


The presenters of this event are Washington Performing Arts and Councilmember David Grosso. 

What:    Politics & Art: District Vox

When:  Thursday, June 14, 2018, 5:30pm-8pm

Where: The John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Tickets: Free and open to the public, reservations required: https://politicsandart.eventbrite.com

Politics & Art is made possible in part by the generous support of Washington Gas. Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative is generously supported by Jacqueline Badger Mars and Mars, Incorporated.


This year’s lineup features performances by more than 25 acts, including a wide range of singers, songwriters, spoken word artists, actors, vocal ensembles, and bands. The artists come from all eight wards of the District, reflecting the important role of the performing arts throughout the community. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from go-go and R&B to opera and folk. Visual art works by students from DC Public Schools, including third graders from the Takoma Educational Campus and students from Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School, will be on display in the performance spaces.

“In a city where voices rise in song and speech it was exciting to establish a platform—through the Mars Urban Arts Initiative—for creative artists from all 8 wards who will perform, in words and music, at the seat of our local government: The Wilson Building,” said Jenny Bilfield, President & CEO of Washington Performing Arts. “Washington Performing Arts is grateful to Councilmember Grosso and community partner Washington Gas for celebrating the contributions of our local artists and arts organizations through Politics and Art: District Vox.”

“The symbiotic relationship between art and politics is inescapable, especially in the District of Columbia. I’m proud to host Politics and Art at the Wilson Building again to showcase the vibrant arts community that makes D.C. a world-class city and provides local artists and elected officials the opportunity to meet and discuss the bright future of arts in Washington,” remarked Councilmember Grosso. “This year is especially momentous as we celebrate dedicated funding for the arts, humanities, and creative economy which will provide strong, stable investments to grow our thriving artistic and creative sectors.”

Lineup of performers:

ACHORD (Members of the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir)

Adejoké

Anne Thomas

Ayanna Lee & Philippe the Haitian of Devine Nature

The BlakGold Ensemble

The Capital Hearings

Cody Valentine of Allthebestkids

Copper Rose & Bone

The Darrell Johnson Group

ENTATY Trio

Flo Anito & Seth Kibel

Fly By Light Performance Troupe

Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways

Heather Frank and Jeff Hamlin

iMusical: The Improvised Musical

Melanie Edwards

Natalie E. Illum

The Philosopher

Phoenix Amor

Purify Love

SongRise

Songs for a City

Split This Rock

Stories by Carlos Rosario School Students

Students from KIPP DC

Victoria I. Williams