Sep
10
Thu
Shop The Capital Womenswear Pop-Up @ Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel
Sep 10 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sep
18
Fri
NFL Wives’ Foundation Runway Show @ Bloomingdale's
Sep 18 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Following the first official game of the season, the player’s wives walk in a fashion show in support of the DC NFL team’s Charitable Foundation.

Sep
26
Sat
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair @ Union Market
Sep 26 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Washington City Paper is pleased to announce that the 12th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.

The two-day outdoor exhibition will feature handmade products and wares by more than 150 artists and crafters from around the country. The fair will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Union Market, located at 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, D.C.

One-day admission is $5, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets will be available this summer online at washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards. Additional information on vendors and entertainment will be released closer to the event via the Crafty Bastards mailing list and social media.

Sep
27
Sun
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair @ Union Market
Sep 27 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Washington City Paper is pleased to announce that the 12th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.

The two-day outdoor exhibition will feature handmade products and wares by more than 150 artists and crafters from around the country. The fair will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Union Market, located at 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, D.C.

One-day admission is $5, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets will be available this summer online at washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards. Additional information on vendors and entertainment will be released closer to the event via the Crafty Bastards mailing list and social media.

Oct
8
Thu
Tahari Fall Fashion Preview Event @ Tysons Corner Galleria Store
Oct 8 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tahari Fall Fashion Preview Event 
Hosted by Tahari + Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
Thursday, October 8
5-8PM
Tysons Corner Galleria Store
Elie Tahari and Chris4Life invite you to an exclusive shopping event including promotional discounts, cocktails and hors d’ouvres as Tahari showcase their Fall 2015 Collection. RSVP at ettysons@elietahari.com
Nov
21
Sat
Dewdrop’s DecorSwap #HouseCrush @ Keller Willaims Arlington location
Nov 21 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Dewdrop, known as an organizer of clothing swaps in the Washington, DC area, is excited to announce their first-ever home décor swap. Please join Dewdrop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. at the Keller Williams Arlington location by Courthouse Metro.

Dewdrop asks attendees to bring your pre-loved, stylish home décor items to swap with fellow design lovers. All items have to fit in a blue Ikea bag. All items remaining from the swap will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington.

There will be a complimentary cocktail hour which includes Dewdrop’s signature drink with appetizers, vendors such as Rodan + Fields, Stella & Dot, Jamberry, and more, and “mini-presentations” on home decorating and home buying on a budget.

For tickets and more information, kindly visit http://housecrush.eventbrite.com

Dec
20
Sun
Passport to Style @ Embassy Row Hotel
Dec 20 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What: DC’s first pop-up storefront shopping experience for the local fashion & beauty brands with a cause. Come shop the Urban Sweetheart brand and check out our latest fashions beyond the online space.

What to expect at Passport to Style:

  • 18+ vendors confirmed
  • Pet pictures with Santa benefiting the Washington Humane Society
  • Social Photo Booth
  • Event photographers
  • DJ
  • Cocktail and brunch available at the Station Kitchen (Restaurant)
  • Attendees can donate new and used clothes to the “holiday clothing drive”
When: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
  
Where: Embassy Row Hotel: 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  
RSVP: (REQUIRED FOR ENTRY): https://dcpopupstorefront.eventbrite.com
Feb
6
Sat
Old Town Boutique Warehouse Sale @ Westin Alexandria
Feb 6 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS
What: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques

Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever @ Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City
Feb 6 @ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Why wait for the fall to get Crafty? Washington City Paper is expanding its popular Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair with a second installment this winter. The inaugural Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City (1401 New York Ave. NE) in Washington, D.C.

The one-day indoor winter fair will feature handmade products and wares by 100+ select artists and crafters from around the country, including several first-time Crafty Bastards like:

–       Hell Razor for Men of Washington, DC (www.etsy.com/shop/hellrazorformen)

–       Harper Macaw from Washington, DC (https://harpermacaw.com)

–       Raisa Antonia from Hancock, NH (http://www.raisaantonia.com)

–       North End Bag Company from Virginia Beach, VA (http://www.northendbagco.com)

–       Lewis and Pine from Brooklyn, NY (www.lewisandpine.com)

–       West Oak Design from Wyndmoor, PA (www.westoakdesign.com)

In order to make your Cabin Fever shopping experience enjoyable, entry times will be staggered based on ticket type. Tickets can be purchased in advance online via the Washington City Paper website. 

VIP Tickets – $25: Gain exclusive access to Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever for an extra hour of shopping and no lines before the Crafty-loving masses arrive. VIP ticket also includes one bagel, a mimosa, and a Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever tote bag. VIP Entry begins at 10 a.m.

Savvy Shopper Tickets – $15: Enjoy shorter lines and a complimentary Crafty Bastards tote bag with entry starting at 11 a.m.

Early General Admission – $10: Gain access to all vendors beginning at 1 p.m.

Late General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 3 p.m.

Last Call General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 5 p.m.

Kids 12 and under are free. Visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards for advanced tickets, a complete gallery of all Crafty Bastard Cabin Fever vendors, and more, including details about complimentary shuttle service from the NoMA metro stop provided by the Hecht Warehouse.

About Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

Over the past 12 years, hundreds of Crafty Bastards have sold countless pieces of handmade “craftiness” at the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair has been selected as one of Washington’s Top 100 Events by BizBash and was voted by Washington City Paper readers as the Best Arts Festival in its annual Best of D.C. poll. For more information about the annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair, please visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/.

 

#CraftyBastardsCabinFever

Feb
19
Fri
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Dock 5 at Union Market
Feb 19 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

    Dates: Friday, February 19, Saturday, February 20th

    Location: Dock5 at Union Market; 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Tickets on sale now at: https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb16

    • The most indulgent party of the season returns, complete with cocktails and hundreds of the hottest brands for women, men, kids and the home—all at up to 80% off retail.
    • Women can look forward to on-trend must-haves from ISSA, Temperley London, Maje, Sandro, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Lanvin, Prada and Valentino.
    • For men, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos and GANT.
    • This sale will spotlight spring dresses for every occasion. Check out racks of little back dresses and Oscar-worthy gowns. You can also score dresses under $100 from your favorite designers.
    • As you explore the racks, sip on cocktails and prosecco. You can also enjoy several flavor combinations of popchips and Luna Bars.
    • Leave your bag and jacket at home, skip the coat-check line and head straight through the FastPass entrance to navigate the constantly replenished racks.
    • Guests can purchase tickets to shop at https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb1