Apr
23
Wed
Style Cable Pop-Up Party @ 1776
Apr 23 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 24 @ 2:00 AM

 Shop and celebrate in style:

 

  • Shop a modern and edgy selection of jewelry, handbags and apparel from emerging designers with an exclusive promotional discount just for the Pop Up Shop;
  • Indulge in an open bar with beer, wine and the special STYLECABLE Pop cocktail and try tasty treats from local DC vendors; 
  • Glam it up with a lip bar and lash bar from Nival, a luxury salon and spa;
  • Enjoy great music from a live DJ;
  • Show off your style with friends in the fun photobooth; 
  • An exclusive VIP Gift Bag featuring products from luxury lifestyle brands.  

ABOUT STYLECABLE: 

STYLECABLE is a curated online shopping experience that offers a unique mix of modern and edgy pieces by emerging fashion designers. It is a platform where designers can share their stories and inspirations and connect with
customers. Reminiscent of shopping in a trendy London market or a luxury boutique in Hong Kong, STYLECABLE offers intelligent aesthetics, clean silhouettes, and customized selections. STYLECABLE is proud to be based in Washington, DC and is a member of1776, DC’s startup hub. www.STYLECABLE.com

 

 
Apr
27
Sun
Carpenter’s Shelter Annual Cookoff @ Birchmere Music Hall
Apr 27 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The staff at Carpenter’s Shelter is excited to announce the date for the 12th annual Carpenter’s Cook-Off. Every year, Carpenter’s Shelter brings together 30 of the area’s best restaurants and chefs for a culinary event in order to raise money to support the shelter operations.

Please join us April 27th at The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave) from12-3pm for this year’s Carpenter’s Cook-Off. Tickets are now on sale! Visitwww.carpenterscookoff.com today to purchase tickets for the whole family. Last year, the event sold out early. Don’t miss your chance to attend this year. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Limited quantities of VIP tickets are available for $65 until sold out. All VIP ticket holders will receive a special ‘Swag Bag’ gift.

 

Apr
29
Tue
Spring Beauty Night Out @ Longview Gallery
Apr 29 @ 9:00 PM – Apr 30 @ 1:30 AM

Join us for Spring Beauty Night Out!

Enjoy an evening of shopping, complimentary cocktails, makeup & skincare consultations, mini-manicures, massages and mini-spa treatments in a fun, artsy setting!

Hosted by stylist James Cornwell.

Price: $35 ($45 at the door)

ADVANCE BUYERS are guaranteed the Beauty Bag.

Note: You must be 21 years old or older to attend this event. Proper ID will be required at the door.

Long View Gallery
1234 9th NW
Washington, DC 20001

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)

https://bnodc2014.eventbrite.com

May
10
Sat
Imagination Stage Children’s Ball @ Imagination Stage
May 10 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Just Imagine…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Clock Strikes Fun, chaired by M. Celeste Bruce and Anne Mead, is Imagination Stage’s Gala exclusively for children! This fun-filled afternoon will include a performance of Cinderella: the Remix, rooms full of unique activities, family-oriented raffle baskets and auction items, and a celebratory buffet reception.
 
Just Imagine…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Clock Strikes Fun takes place at Imagination Stage on Saturday, May 10, at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $80 for individuals,and family packages start at $275. They may be purchased online atwww.imaginationstage.org/support-us/gala, at the Imagination Stage box office, or via phone at 301-280-1626.
 
Providing the theme for the event is Imagination Stage’s world premiere production of Cinderella: the Remix – a hip-hop version of the beloved fairytale set in the land of Hip-Hop-Hollywood, where girls are not allowed to DJ, only thing Cinderella wants to do. She disguises herself as a boy, and gets the gig to spin at J Prince’s super-cool Jam. Will she be found out when the clock strikes twelve?
 
After the performance, children and families are invited to participate in activities such as hip-hop dance lessons, chalk graffiti, and DJ-ing a happening dance party (with the magic of green screen). There will also be dancing, craft opportunities, and other exciting surprises.
 
Additionally, the Children’s Ball will include raffle baskets and silent auction items geared towards families and children, including behind-the-scenes opportunities at Imagination Stage, tickets for family-friendly activities and events, and other unique family experiences.
 
Just Imagine…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Clock Strikes Fun
Schedule:
·       4:00 p.m. – Doors Open
·       4:30 p.m. – Performance of Cinderella: the Remix
·       5:30-7:00 p.m. – Activities, Buffet Reception, and Silent Auction
Tickets: $80 for individuals or $275 and up for family packages. Sponsorships begin at $1,000.
Recommended for families with children ages 4 – 12.
 
Imagination Stage
·       4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
·       Parking:  Metered parking in the adjacent public parking garage; parking is FREE on weekends
·       Metro:  Red Line / Bethesda Station
 
About Imagination Stage
Founded in 1979, Imagination Stage is a 501(c)(3) organization that’s mission is to inspire creativity through theatre and arts education programs that nurture, challenge, and empower young people of all abilities. It offers year-round professional theatre for young audiences and classes in creative drama/acting, musical theatre, dance, and filmmaking for ages 1-18.
May
11
Sun
Mother’s Day Centennial Luncheon @ Willard Intercontinental
May 11 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Mother’s Day with a Centennial Luncheon at the Willard InterContinental Hotel,
two blocks from the White House, for the benefit of
The President Woodrow Wilson House.
 
The Mother’s Day Centennial Luncheon– The President Woodrow Wilson House with support of the Willard InterContinental, offers a luncheon with dessert buffet for $100 per person, $40 for children 11 and under (children under 3 free) to benefit the President’s historic residence in Washington, D.C. Celebrate the mothers in your life, as well as the centennial of this national holiday, amidst the lavish décor of the Crystal Room. Live music, vintage fashions and an indoor-floral stand will create a one of a kind experience to enjoy with friends and family.
 
 

 

May
12
Mon
Free Portgual. The Man Concert at National Zoo @ Smithsonian National Zoo
May 12 @ 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

WHAT:          Portgual. The Man will perform a free stripped down concert at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo as part of the #EndangeredSong campaign.

WHEN:          Monday, May 12
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
(Please note: The band goes on promptly at 6:30 p.m. Media may arrive at 5:30 p.m.)

WHERE:       Band Shell at Lion/Tiger Hill
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

WHO:             Portgual. The Man
Great Cats Team, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and National Zoo and indie band Portgual. The Man launched the #EndangeredSong Project April 22, Earth Day 2014. The analog meets digital outreach campaign has been raising awareness about the critically endangered Sumatran tiger and the need for conservation efforts. The Zoo and the band distributed a previously unreleased song titled “Sumatran Tiger” to 400 social media influencers on 400 custom polycarbonate records, which will degrade after a certain amount of plays. With no other copies in existence, the 400 participants were tasked with digitizing and “breeding” the song through their social channels with #EndangeredSong.

Portugal. The Man will begin their performance promptly at 6:30 p.m. There is no opening act. The Great Cats team at the Zoo will be available to answer questions about Sumatran tigers—including the three living there—and conservation. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the concert. The Zoo’s Speedwell Conservation Carousel will play music by Portugal. The Man that evening to celebrate the Endangered Song Project.

 

Jun
15
Sun
World premiere screening of documentary film, Resilient Hearts @ AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center
Jun 15 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
World premiere screening of documentary film, Resilient Hearts @ AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center | Silver Spring | Maryland | United States

Claudine Oriol, Haitian-American actress, director and producer, today announced the world premier screening of her documentary film, Resilient Hearts. The film, an official AFI selection of the 2014 DC Caribbean Film Festival, reveals Haiti’s unique culture, rich history and conveys the resiliency of the Haitian spirit. The screening takes places at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, located at 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Questions and answers with the director will take place immediately following the screening.

“It’s been an incredible and moving journey to work on Resilient Hearts during the past few years,” stated Claudine Oriol, director. “I’m humbled by the support and praise the film has received from friends, associates, world leaders and dignitaries. I can’t imagine a more fitting backdrop for its world premier than in our nation’s capital.”

The trailer for Resilient Hearts can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGhV-rhekM&feature=youtu.be

In her directorial debut, Claudine, who left Port-au-Prince one hour before the earthquake, tells her story to the world through the eyes and lives of the Haitian people – giving the voiceless a voice. This project is not only an ode to her fellow Haitians, but to everyone across the globe who was impacted by this natural disaster people, or who have experienced loss and triumphed in the face of defeat.

 

WHO: Claudine Oriol and DC Caribbean Film Fest

WHAT: World premiere screening of documentary film, Resilient Hearts

Questions & Answers with the director

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15

All guests and attendees must be seated 15 minutes in advance and are encouraged to arrive no later than 7 p.m.

WHERE: AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD

 

Jun
21
Sat
Washingtonian’s Fit Fest @ American University Bender Arena
Jun 21 @ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Washingtonian’s Fit Fest: A Day of Wellness for Washingtonian Women is on June 21, 2014 at American University’s Bender Arena. The area’s best fitness instructors will be leading classes throughout the day such as, barre, pilates, bootcamp, crossfit, yoga, spinning, pole dancing, and running. Come out and shop the marketplace, learn a new workout, consult with doctors one-on-one, enjoy food demonstrations by local celebrity chef Will Artley and his wife Kim Artley, and get the latest information on diet, nutrition, and exercise from local experts! Celebrate the first day of summer at the hottest fitness event in town.

A big thank you to this years sponsors including: Qatar Airways, American University, Barre Tech, Dancing Mind, Divas & Dolls, Fuse Pilates, Lava Barre, Sculpt Studio, Spark Yoga, Zengo Cycling, City Sports, Core 72, Disrupt Fitness, Honest Tea, Lil Omm Yoga, Massage Envy, Protein Bar, Puree Juice Bar, Sweetgreen, Whole Foods Market Tenley, Zenful Bites, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

WHEN:
Saturday, June 21
9:00am-2:00pm

WHERE:
American University
Bender Arena
4440 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

TICKETS:
$25

MORE INFORMATION:
www.washingtonian.com/fitfest

Jul
19
Sat
Corcoran’s “Ultimate Urban Safari” @ Corcoran Gallery of Art
Jul 19 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT: With the heat, humidity, and influx of tourists and visiting interns, navigating D.C.’s concrete jungle during the summer months can be a daunting task. On Saturday, July 19, let the Corcoran serve as your tour guide and join us for the Ultimate Urban Safari! Perfect for families and kids of all ages, this wild summer day will be dedicated to the animal kingdom. Discover and be inspired by creatures big and small through workshop activities and book readings. Participants will also have the chance to get involved and make a lasting difference by volunteering in an animal welfare community service project that day. All ages welcome!

The Ultimate Urban Safari is inspired by the Corcoran’s summer exhibition, American Metal: The Art of Albert Paley. American Metal, on view June 28-September 28, is a retrospective survey of Albert Paley, one of the world’s most distinguished metalsmiths. Over his innovative 50-year career, Paley has often taken inspiration from animals and nature, perhaps most notably for his 2006 portal gates for the St. Louis Zoo, Animals Always.

July 19 is also opening day for Mark Tribe: Plein Air, an exhibition that explores the aesthetic of landscape photography through the virtual lens of computer simulation. The images alter our perceptions, presenting landscapes from a “drone’s eye view,” a machinic perspective that is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary culture. Don’t miss your opportunity to view the exhibition for FREE on opening day!

WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 Seventeenth Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20006

ADMISSION: This event is free as part of the Corcoran’s Free Summer Saturdays promotion. No registration is required. More information about The Ultimate Urban Safari is available at www.corcoran.org/pride. To see a list of activities taking place during Free Summer Saturdays, visit http://www.corcoran.org/freesummersaturdays.

Jul
22
Tue
Queen Bee Jewelry Pop-Up Shop on Capitol Hill @ Cornerstone Government Affairs
Jul 22 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Queen Bee is buzzing Capitol Hill for a special two day show – Tuesday July 22nd and Wednesday July 23rd:
It’s time for new baubles so come treat yourself to something special for Summer!  We are inviting you to come and shop our BIGGEST & BEST event of the season! All of our lovely Queen Bee friends are invited to see us on the Hill for an exclusive two day event – Tuesday, July 22nd and Wednesday, July 23rd. 11:00am-7:00pm
 
All jewelry & accessories will be offered at wholesale prices – up to 50% retail. Prices start at just $5 – there is something for everyone with beautiful jewelry at every price level. The event will also be catered with delicious food and drinks. This is the perfect event for you to come with your girl-friends, sneak away from the office during the lunch hour or just buzz by after work! We always welcome you to bring guests!