May
12
Sat
Grand Opening Reception of the Fred Schnider Art Gallery  @ Fred Schnider Art Gallery
May 12 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What: Fred Schnider Investment Group, a real estate investment and development firm specializing in urban and suburban mixed-use and residential properties, announced the launch of the Fred Schnider Art Gallery at 888 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia. Located at the Residences at Liberty Center, the art gallery will showcase works from acclaimed artists in the Washington, DC area and around the country with a focus on local talent.

When: Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: Fred Schnider Art Gallery – 888 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia

Website: http://fredschnider.com/

Contact: 703-841-9404 or email gallery@fredschnider.com

This event is open to the public.

Arlington real estate investor launches gallery at Residences at Liberty Center to enhance and engage with the vibrant local art community; inaugural event features Marymount University professor and artist David Carlson.

The gallery will display up to seven major exhibits a year for about six weeks each, as well as host community events and showcase Fred Schnider Investment Group projects and public art works associated with its investments. Marty Schnider, president of Fred Schnider Investment Group and founder of the Fred Schnider Art Gallery along with Mary Schnider, director of the Fred Schnider Gallery, are collaborating with local universities to integrate educational efforts into the space and will host events with the Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) and Arlington Commission for the Arts.

“We’re extremely proud of the projects and communities we’ve been involved with,” says Marty Schnider. “We know that collaborating with the art community makes the places where we live, work and play more vibrant and interesting,”

The 850-square-foot gallery, designed by ASD | SKY, features tall ceilings, high-level finishes on the walls, polished concrete and metal floors, and lighting designed for gallery spaces, creating an ideal backdrop for the art on display. It is also an acoustically-enhanced space for music.

The opening exhibit in May will feature renowned and award-winning artist David Carlson, a decades-long art professor at Marymount University, who will display his “Out of My Mind” paintings and drawings from his Fields and Transformation series. Curator Meaghan Kent, Director of the Cody Gallery at Marymount University, says Carlson’s “abstractions read as visual energy, which are about the process and the contemplative state that is developed from the artist and the viewer.”

5th Annual “Celebration Of Life” Black Tie Gala @ National Press Club
May 12 @ 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

We Will Survive Cancer Non-Profit Organization Requests The Pleasure of Your Company for The 5th Annual “Celebration Of Life” Black Tie Gala Honoring Steven Gaffney, Saturday The 12th of May Two Thousand And Eighteen At Half Past Six In The Evening At The Prestigious National Press Club Ballroom in Washington DC.

Details

6:30-7:30 Cocktail Hour (Live Classical Music) (Meet Steven Gaffney)

7:45:-9:00 3 Course Dinner (Location: Ballroom) With Live Entertainment (Jazz and Contemporary Music with Stephen Czarkowski and Neil Brown)

9:00- 11:00 Desserts and Awards Program

Steven Gaffney is We Will Survive Cancer’s 2018 Celebration of Life” honoree and will be presented the Don’t Waste My Canceraward at the National Press Club. Steven is a leading expert on honest, interpersonal communication, with a focus on performance and change success. A prolific writer on an array of professional and self-improvement topics. Steven’s books include: Just Be Honest, Honesty Sells, Honesty Works and Be A Change Champion. Steven had a bout with cancer in 2009 and he is subsequently cancer free since. His response to his shocking diagnosis and the ensuing treatment regimen was to “keep the right perspective and appreciate life.” His outlook clearly reflects the spirit of hope that is the essence of We Will Survive Cancer. In honoring Steven Gaffney, we celebrate his life and work and offer an inspirational message from which we all will benefit.

May
13
Sun
Radiator Mother’s Day Tea Party @ Radiator
May 13 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

On Sunday, May 13, the Radiator team will celebrate mothers with a playful twist on a traditional high tea on the rooftop of the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel. While overlooking picturesque views of Washington, D.C., family members may enjoy boozy tea and Chef Jonathan’s take on classic finger sandwiches. As a special toast to the beloved matriarch, a “mom-osa” bar will be available throughout the afternoon.

The Mother’s Day Tea Party will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. No reservations or cover charge required.

May
16
Wed
“Women Who Mean Business” @ Trunk Club
May 16 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Career Contessa, the only career site built specifically for women, and Trunk Club, a personal styling service, are teaming up for the second time on an epic event series, “Women Who Mean Business,” with this year’s focus on female leadership.

The events will take place Trunk Club Washington D.C. (May 16), and and will feature empowered women celebrating their careers through a night of panel discussions, networking, and other career focused advice.

Last year’s inspiring panel speakers included female leaders from some of the country’s most
buzzworthy and influential brands, including Instagram, Cupcakes and Cashmere and Dollar
Shave Club. This year, the panel will feature powerful women from Google, Beauty Bioscience,
Joss & Main and, of course, Career Contessa, who will explore topics such as how to build
resilience as a leader, serve as a mentor to other women, and cultivate effective teams through
insight from real women’s experiences.

Beyond the panel discussion, the night will be an ideal opportunity for attendees to connect with
likeminded women through curated networking sessions and mutual inspiration. Guests can expect professional photographers on hand to take LinkedIn headshots, as well plenty of foodie-
friendly treats, delicious drinks, and a surprise gift for the first 50 attendees.

“Last year, we met countless, inspiring women with powerful stories to tell so we’re beyond
thrilled to bring back this in-person experience focused on female leadership with our partner,
Trunk Club” said Lauren McGoodwin, CEO & founder of Career Contessa.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Career Contessa, working toward our common
goal of inspiring and empowering female leaders” said Jill Lynn of Trunk Club. “Last year brought
about a wave of positive conversation, and we look forward to continuing the dialogue again this
year with the Women Who Mean Business series.”

“Women Who Mean Business: A Night for Women Leaders—And
Leaders to Be,” will take place at Trunk Club’s Washington D.C. Clubhouse (525 9th St NW
#700, Washington, DC 20004) on May 16, 2018.

May
17
Thu
Rebloom on the Roof Cocktail Fundraiser @ Fathom Gallery
May 17 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

What: Join Co-Hosts Barry Dixon and Will Thomas for the Fourth Annual Rebloom on the Roof cocktail fundraiser at Fathom Gallery. Help us celebrate the power of design to change lives for survivors of domestic violence. Cocktails from DC magazine and light fare from Casa Luca by renowned DC Chef Fabio Trabocchi.

When: Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Fathom Gallery – 1333 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Tickets: Tickets are $100.00 via Eventbrite  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebloom-on-the-roof-cocktail-fundraiser-tickets-44805969862

Website: http://www.roomtorebloom.org/

About Room to Rebloom: About Room to Rebloom: Room to Rebloom is a 501c(3) organization centered on the restorative impact of interior design.  Our mission is to design and create healing environments for survivors of domestic violence in the National Capital Area.  Confidence and hope are crucial to women who are starting over, and a home that promotes healing and growth should be available to everyone.

ZooFari: Dine for Wildlife @ Smithsonian National Zoo
May 17 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Nearly 100 of Washington, D.C.’s best restaurants will descend upon the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for ZooFari: Dine for Wildlife, the area’s biggest and longest-running food and drink tasting event hosted by Friends of the National Zoo. At ZooFari you’ll be able to sample delicious food, wine, and beer, participate in a silent auction (featuring exclusive animal-made artwork) meet a naked mole-rat, and much more—all while supporting conservation work around the globe. Save the date for May 17, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate and save species.

In addition to extraordinary food and fine wines, ZooFari also offers a night of unforgettable entertainment. The chef that rocks, DJ Chef—champion of the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen—will be preparing eats while spinning beats!

Guests will also dance under the stars with live music by renowned dance band DC Fusion and classically trained violinist Ben Hoyt. There will also be exotic animal encounters, food sculptors, a cake decorating contest by the Art Institute of Washington, and a silent auction featuring exclusive paintings made by D.C.’s famous panda family Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Bei Bei.

“ZooFari is our premier dining and fundraising event, and the longest-running food and drink event in the nation’s capital. Many of the restaurants have been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel and Cooking Channel,” said Lynn Mento, Executive Director of FONZ. “Best of all, the proceeds from this fabulous evening support the Zoo’s mission to save species.”

Tickets are available now at fonz.org/zoofari. Ticket prices are $160 for FONZ members and $200 for nonmembers. Exclusive VIP packages are also available. Some of these packages offer all-access tickets, valet parking, and a private VIP pre-party, as well as behind-the-scenes animal tours.

The ZooFari online auction offers a lively way to support the Zoo’s programs. Bidding begins Thursday, May 10 at 501auctions.com/fonz. Vacation getaways, private Zoo tours, exclusive parties with top area chefs, and animal art are just a few of the hundreds of coveted items available in the auction.

May
18
Fri
SerbFest DC Spring 2018 Festival @ Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church
May 18 @ 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
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
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