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
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
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
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
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
17
Sun
Miss DC Pageant @ Arena Stage
Jun 17 @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets for the 2018 Miss DC Pageant go on sale at 8:00 am on May 17!
General Admission – $40
VIP Package – $150
Official 2018 Program Books – $15
After-Party Ticket – $40

The VIP Package includes two (2) VIP Seating Tickets and two (2) Official Program Books. VIP Ticket holders will have special seating at Arena Stage and will receive their program books upon arrival. VIP Ticket sales end on June 1!

Official 2018 Program Books are $15. If you pre-order a program book, you will receive it upon arrival to the pageant. Program Books will be $20 on-site, but they sell out quickly and we cannot guarantee you will receive a program book if you don’t pre-order one! Program Book pre-sales end on June 1.

The 2018 After Party will be immediately following the pageant at Arena Stage. Food will be provided, with beverages available for purchase at the bar. The After Party sells out quickly, so purchase your ticket now to ensure you are able to attend!