Events/Things To Do

You’re invited. Experience access to the most exclusive views of the National Fireworks.

Join us at POV overlooking the National Mall for Boom with a View.

After the fireworks, mix it up over signature cocktails and vibrant beats.

Saturday, July 4th

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Fireworks start at 9:15 PM

Tables are limited, reserve yours today at POVEvents@Whotels.com 

Table reservations start at a $1,000 minimum food & beverage spend and the $100 per person entry price counts towards this minimum. Individual tickets are not available for purchase at this time.

POV

At W Washington DC

515 15th Street NW

Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC Invites You
Summer Cocktails & Conversation

As Summer finally kicks into high gear, come and mix & mingle as we celebrate the season and network with one another!

Thursday July 9, 2015+
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Penthouse Pool Club
(new exclusive membership based resort)
1612 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009

RSVP*
fgidcsummer15.eventbrite.com
FGIDC Members – FREE
Non-Members – $10
*we will NOT accept payments at door. RSVP in advance

• Unlimited beer sampling of America’s finest beers
• Unlimited full pour stations
• All day live entertainment
• Large game zone
• All American food trucks
• Interactive photo booth
• Souvenir tasting glass
• Thousands of your closest drinking buddies

L’Enfant Café is proud to announce the 11h annual Bastille Day party, a cultural celebration of all things French, on Saturday, July 11 from 3pm to 10pm. After celebrating the 10^th anniversary on Vernon St last year, the folks at L’Enfant have decided to re-locate the fête to sister venue, Wunder Garten (150 M St NE), the all new beer garden space in NoMa.

Entry to this year’s event and D.C.’s biggest masquerade ball is $7. Advance ticket purchase is required and capacity is limited. Purchase online through www.lenfantcafe.com or www.wundergartendc.com. Guests will storm the Bastille via M St NE, just steps from the NoMa metro stop (Red Line).

The memorable performances have also moved to the new location, including can-can dancers, a New Orleans style brass marching band, burlesque dancers and the royal guests of honor, King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.

The signature folly of the event, the world-famous ‘French Maid Relay Race,’ will take place at approximately 6pm in which racers, men and women, must each wear the risqué black and white maid costume while running back and forth across the street in order to fill a Champagne glass with soup spoons of water. Très chic! Contenders must pre-purchase a costume, with ticket purchase, before the limited supply is sold out.

Enjoy this full line up of entertainment or entertain yourself on the dance floor while listening to a host of live DJs and musical guests. Throughout the event, revelers have the option to sip on the official beer of Bastille Day, Stella Artois, or enjoy Leffe, Stella Cidre, red and white wine, and Champagne. DC Slices and Crepes Parfait food trucks will be on hand to dish out delicious snacks.

Like any good revolution, the celebration doesn’t end there. For the real Bastille Day, the team invites you back to where it all began: L’Enfant Café. On Tuesday, July 14, the French restaurant will offer happy hour from open to close, featuring $5 Stella Artois, red, white and sparkling wine, and highballs. A DJ will provide entertainment while French maids offer fantastique service (read: more entertainment)

L’Enfant Café is a European-style restaurant located at 18th and U Street NW, between Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. It is known for its casual French-influenced menu, offers a full bar, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. L’Enfant is home to La Boum, a popular Saturday afternoon brunch party. With its cozy interior and an expanded sidewalk patio with flower boxes, L’Enfant Caféis DC’s shortcut to Paris.

On the evening of July 15, 2015, two high-rise construction cranes will come to life in a synchronized motion. Dance of the Cranes will consist of a choreographed dance performed by real crane operators in two two high-rise construction cranes towering over the streets of NW Washington, D.C.

At dusk, the cranes will slowly begin to pivot, rotate and sway in harmonized movement, each crane performing the same delicate motion hundreds of feet above the viewers on the sidewalks and in Milian Park below. As the performance progresses, the accompanying ambient music will echo through the surrounding streets, creating the sensation that the entire city is the stage for this complex performance and immersing the audience within the surrounding environment.  Repurposing these utilitarian machines as the star performers in a delicate dance creates the opportunity to engage the audience and connect them to the city.

New Belgium Brewing has teamed up with Washington, D.C.-based nonprofits, Gearin’ Up Bicycles and Phoenix Bikes, to bring ‘The Sunshine Rides’ to the nation’s capitol, a way to enjoy the city by bike. This July and August, grease up the bike chain, join the ride and have a ball at post-cycle soirees, all while raising support for Earn-A-Bike youth programs.

July Sunshine Ride and Post-Cycle Soiree

Join New Belgium and Gearin’ Up Bicycles to cruise through up-and-coming neighborhoods in the North of Massachusetts Ave. (NoMa) and Brookland areas. Discover beautiful public art spaces and culinary pop-ups in Northeast D.C. while exploring the “stories behind the structures” and working up an appetite for the Post-Cycle Soiree at Union Market.

The Sunshine Ride concludes with a Post-Cycle Soiree and plenty of celebratory festivities, including:

• 1 FREE New Belgium beer, included with ticket purchase;
• Laughs and live performances from Church Night;
• A chance to star in your own video at the Bicycle Pledge Booth;
• One-of-a-kind New Belgium schwag;
• Discounts on eats and beer pairings from various vendors inside Union Market (plus an all-powerful wristband);
• And shade in Suburbia. Park your bike, kick off the shoes and enjoy the tasty beer cocktails Suburbia has to offer right from their Airstream trailer.

When:
Sunday, July 19

Time:
Ride Launch: 2 p.m.
Post-Cycle Soiree: 4 p.m.

Where:
Ride Launch: Gearin’ Up Bicycles – 314 Randolph Place NE, Washington, D.C.
Post-Cycle Soiree: Union Market – 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C.

Tickets:
http://bit.ly/ZagDC
Ticket proceeds directly support Gearin’ Up Bicycles and its Earn-A-Bike program for young adults in underserved communities.

Don’t want to purchase a ticket for the ride? You can still join the fun at the Post-Cycle Soiree!

August Sunshine Ride and Post-Cycle Soiree

In August, New Belgium and Phoenix Bikes take the cycling adventures across the river to discover more hidden artwork gems and local bike trails in Arlington County. The ride will be held on Sunday, August 16, but final details are still be worked out. Ticket proceeds from the August ride will directly support Phoenix Bikes and its mission to educate youth and serve the Arlington community by providing affordable, refurbished bikes and repair services.

Pre-register for the August Sunshine Ride at http://bit.ly/ZagNOVA to stay up-to-date on event information and ticket sales.

For more information on New Belgium Brewing, visit NewBelgium.com. To learn more about Gearin’ Up Bicycles, visit GearinUpBicycles.org/, and visit PhoenixBikes.org/ to learn more about Phoenix Bikes.

Stretch and sip with Capitol City’s asana and ale! On Monday July 20 at 7 p.m. Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will host another beer and yoga event with special local yoga instructor Beth Wolfe. Capitol City Brewing Co. encourages early registrations for Asana and Ale before spots fill up by calling general manager Al Chadsey at: (703) 578-3888. The $15 registration fee covers the 60-minute Vinyasa flow session and a pint at Capitol City following the class.

Participants need to bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel. Vinyasa instructor, Beth Wolfe suggests that participants wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. The Vinyasa class will be suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. This particular yoga session features an extended standing series of poses, balancing twists and basic sun salutes. All levels of experience are encouraged to come and wind down their Monday with relaxing Vinyasa and Capitol City home crafted beer.

Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will be open until 12:00 midnight on Monday July 20 especially for Asana and Ale participants to enjoy post-stretch sips on the Capitol City patio or at the bar and meet other beer-loving yogis in the area.

To learn more about Beth A Wolfe and her blended yoga instructor and wine connoisseur career, visithttp://www.bethawolfe.com/, or https://www.facebook.com/yogawinereiki. To learn more about Capitol City Brewing Company, visit http://www.capcitybrew.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/CapCityBrewShirlington?fref=ts .

WHAT:     Second Asana & Ale Event

Local and renowned Beth Wolfe Vinyasa Yoga Session                           Followed by a Pint of Original Capitol City Beer

WHO:         Capitol City Brewing Company

                   Beth A Wolfe

                   Yogis & Beer Lovers

WHEN:      Monday July 20

          7:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight

          RSVP: Call (703)-578-3888 ask for manager

WHERE:    The Village at Shirlington

4001 Campbell Avenue                     

Outdoor Streetscape

                    Arlington, VA 22206

                    (703) 578-3888

COST:        $15 includes: 60-minute Vinyasa and a pint from Capitol City

You’re invited to a cardio party on a bike hosted by SoulCycle and Havenly. Please join us for a complimentary SoulCycle class courtesy of Havenly, your online interior designer.

Havenly provides your room, professional designed, all online, all for one, low flat fee. We’re celebrating a summer of fitness and style by teaming up with our friends at SoulCycle to bring you a complimentary ride.

Please join us:

Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.

SoulCycle Bethesda

4931 Elm Street, Bethesda, Md.

All riders will receive a goodie bag with a complimentary Havenly room design (valued at $185) and jewelry from Kendra Scott.

Please RSVP by clicking here, and be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes before the class begins.

One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and a New York Times bestselling author, ROB BELL’s Everything Is Spiritual Tour is a transformative one-man show. With new discoveries right and left, more and more people are asking bigger and bigger questions about just what kind of world we’re living in and what that means for our hearts, our souls, and our spirits. On theEverything Is Spiritual Tour, ROB BELL does what he does best, making surprising connections between the universe you’re living in and the life you’re living, showing us how science and spirituality are long lost dance partners. Wherever you’re coming from and whatever you’re wrestling with, let the Everything Is Spiritual Tour experience inspire, provoke, challenge, and give you hope as we together explore and enjoy this beautiful, mysterious, and endlessly fascinating world we call home.

WHERE: The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

WHEN: 
8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.)

TICKETS: On sale now at fillmoresilverspring.com| ticketmaster.com | robbell.com 
General Admission: $25 – $35
VIP / Pre-show Seminar featuring a conversation with Rob: $100
*Pre-show seminar begins at 6 p.m. Includes priority seating + signed copy of The ZIMZUM Of Love. * LIMITED SPACE *

MORE INFORMATION & TOUR VIDEO: Visit http://robbell.com/portfolio/tour/

ABOUT ROB BELL:

Rob Bell is a bestselling author, international teacher, and highly sought after public speaker. His books include The New York Times bestseller Love Wins, along with What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, Velvet Elvis, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, Drops Like Stars. At age 28 he founded Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan, and under his leadership it was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. In 2011 he was profiled in TIME Magazine as one of their 100 Most Influential People. Rob was featured on Oprah’s 2014 Life You Want Tour and will be speaking at venues around the world in 2015 on the Everything is Spiritual Tour. He and his wife Kristen have three children and live in Los Angeles.

Tickets are on sale now for the National Zoo’s 11th annual Brew at the Zoo, held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), will feature more than 70 craft beers on tap for the beer tasting extravaganza, all in support of wildlife conservation. Local favorites such as Port City Brewing Company and Atlas Brew Works will be joined by popular microbreweries including DC Brau Brewing Company, Flying Dog Brewery, and BadWolf Brewing Company.

In addition to sampling great hops, guests will be able to purchase food from local favorites including Ledo’s Pizza, and popular food trucks. Guests will be able to mingle with new and old friends while playing lawn games and enjoying live music by Bachelor Boys Band.

“Where else can you drink beer and support wildlife?”, said Robert Lamb, Executive Director of Friends of the National Zoo, “Being able to taste over 70 brews from some amazing craft and microbreweries, all while hearing the lions roar at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, really sets this event apart.”

General admission tickets are $50 for FONZ members and $65 for nonmembers. VIP tickets are $85 for FONZ members and $100 for nonmembers. VIP ticket holders will have access to the exclusive VIP area where they will receive generous pours of beer and complimentary food tastings by local restaurants. VIP guests will also enjoy special animal demonstrations and will be granted early admission to the event before the general public. Sober driver tickets are also available for $30. Sober drivers will not receive a commemorative mug and will not be served beer. Early admission is available for purchase for $20 as an add-on to general admission. All but $25 of your ticket price is tax-deductible.

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite for FONZ members and June 25 for non-members. (Please note space is limited and the event typically sells out, so purchase tickets early.) For details about the event, please visit the Brew at the Zoo event site: www.fonz.org/brew. Proceeds from Brew at the Zoo event benefit animal care and conservation at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and around the world. Now that’s something worth toasting.

Brew at the Zoo is sponsored by Macy’s, Landivar & Associates, Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation, TDI, and Big Bus.

This is event is for adults 21 years of age and older. Brew at the Zoo will be held rain or shine.