Nov
16
Thu
Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier  @ Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Ann Lowe: American Couturier 

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, will share story of fashion designer Ann Lowe, known as the creative mind and skilled hand who created gowns that graced some of America’s most influential women.

This program is the eleventh annual lecture honoring the legacy of Hillwood’s former executive director, Frederick J. Fisher. 

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Nov
24
Fri
The Outrun Gravity Games @ Boro Park
Nov 24 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

The Outrun Gravity Games are coming to The Boro on Black Friday, the perfect chance to work off the Thanksgiving feast with friends and family, and much more fun than a Turkey Trot!

The OG Coaches will lead teams through a series of challenges testing your knowledge, teamwork, balance and coordination skills.

No need to worry about forming a team beforehand – Outrun Gravity will handle all of the logistics. The challenges are inclusive and welcoming for participants of all levels; just bring a water bottle and get ready for 90 minutes of fun, camaraderie and friendly competition!

WHEN: Friday, November 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boro Park (8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA 22102)

Feb
1
Thu
8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show @ Chicken + Whiskey's Navy Yard
Feb 1 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A stylish evening with runways and networking -benefitting a good cause
A night of Fashion and Fundraising with FGIDC – Hosted by Barnette Holston, The DCFashion Fool!

Join us on Thursday, February 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Chicken + Whiskey’s Navy Yard location for a viewing party to watch the 8th Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show. Founded by fashion designer, Frederick Anderson and marketer, Laura Miller, the event unites the worlds of fashion, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and media to openly discuss prostate cancer, with an emphasis on racial disparities and underserved communities. 2024 models include Cuba Gooding Jr., Daymond John, Phillip Bloch and more!

With your complimentary beverage in hand, get ready to network with your DMV fashion peers, watch the fashion show broadcasted live from NYC and bid on amazing silent auction items.

Come dressed in your most stylish blue outfit – bonus if it’s a blue jacket – and help us raise awareness and funds to support ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer.

Tickets:

FGI Members: $27
Non-Members: $32
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer organization.

Tickets include: Viewing party and one drink ticket. Cash bar for additional refreshments.

May
4
Sat
Run for the Roses @ Lulu's Wine Garden
May 4 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For the second year in a row, Lulu’s Winegarden is celebrating the 150th Kentucky Derby (also known as the “Run for the Roses”) with a pink wine-fueled viewing party – “Run for the Rosés.” On Saturday, May 4 from 3-7pm, the U Street wine bar will offer $40 rosé bottles, rosé magnums, frozen mint juleps, and will air “the most exciting two minutes in sports” on its five outdoor and indoor TVs with sound.

The U Street wine garden recently expanded its rosé program for the spring, and will offer all eight of its rosés by the bottle at just $40 for the afternoon. And groups can share large-format RUMOR Rosé magnums at special pricing. There’s a pink wine for every palate, ranging from several classic Provence rosés, a slightly effervescent Txakoli rosés, a unique Greek rosé made with the native Agiorgitiko grape, and even a fun Mexican rosé of Grenache.

For those who can’t watch the Derby without a little Kentucky bourbon, Lulu’s will offer bourbon specials and the bar’s frozen cocktail machines will dispense Mint Julep Slushies.

Lulu’s will air the big race with sound on its five outdoor and indoor TVs.

The party is free to attend with food and drinks sold a la carte.

WHO:              Lulu’s Winegarden

WHEN:            Saturday, May 4, 2024

3-7pm

WHERE:           Lulu’s Winegarden

1940 11th Street NW

Washington, DC 20001