May
7
Sat
Kentucky Derby Pig Roast @ Queen Vic
May 7 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar partners with friend and Neighbor Chef Ryan Gordon of British Pub Queen Vic for the third year in a row to present the popular, always sold out, Kentucky Derby Pig Roast on Saturday May 7th at 3 pm.  Chef Ryan’s 2016 menu boasts an array of bourbon infused selections featuring this year’s partner Bulleit Bourbon, Beer Braised Sausage featuring Brewery Partner Anderson Valley and mouth-watering sides such as Pimento Mac and Cheese.

To sip; Bulleit Rye Mighty Mint Juleps with house-made, mint simple syrup and mint infused Bulleit Rye, as well as select brews from Anderson Valley; Summer Solstice Seasonal Ale (slightly sweet and malty), Briney Melon Gose (tart with subtle watermelon flavors and aromas), Boont Amber Ale (herbal, spicy, bitter) and Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout (toffee, espresso, chocolate, barley), all on tap.

 

The $48 ticket prices includes all you can eat and all you can tap from the Anderson Valley kegs.  Mint Juleps, Little Miss Whiskey’s 130 plus craft beers, 60 plus whiskeys and full bar will be available for purchase. The Derby will be aired live at 6:34 pm and women are encouraged to wear hats. Tickets can be purchased here: https://lmw.ticketspice.com/kentucky-derby-pig-roast-saturday-may-7th-2016

 

Chef Gordon continues to out do himself and this year’s roast is no different. The 2016 Kentucky Derby Pig Roast Menu:

 

Apple & Bulleit Bourbon Injected Whole Roasted Pigs

 

Bulleit Bourbon & Caramel Dipped Pork Belly Lollipop

 

House-Made Sausage Braised in Beer & Sauerkraut

Peach & Bulleit Bourbon Glazed Slow-Cooked Ribs

 

served w/ sides of
Pimento Mac & Cheese

Jalapeno Cheesy Grits

Pork Belly Potato Salad

Bacon & Bulleit Bourbon Baked Beans

Bonnets and Bowties @ Willard Intercontinental
May 7 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BONNETS & BOWTIES

 

Saturday, May 7, 2016

4pm to 7pm

 

The Willard InterContinental

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20004

 

Enjoy the “fastest two minutes in American sports,” at the Willard InterContinental’s Annual Bonnets & Bowties Party.

 

Celebrate the 142nd Kentucky Derby in the Willard Room with an afternoon of Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps (2 per person), an open beer and wine bar, a Sothern Style Buffet, a live jazz ensemble by Chris Grasso Jazz Trio, casino-style games including Black Jack, Roulette and Craps, as well as a contest for the “Best Derby Bonnet.”

 

$99 per person

 

Reservations: 202-942-7000

Jun
2
Thu
Pierre Garcon’s 4th Annual White Party @ Millenium Building
Jun 2 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garçon will celebrate his fourth annual White Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) next Thursday, June 2. The rooftop soiree, for which guests are asked to wear white clothing from head to toe, will be held at the Millennium Building (1909 K St. NW) where local athletes, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington VIPs will rub elbows for a good cause.

Since becoming part of the Washington community, Garçon has committed himself to supporting at-risk youth in the D.C. area through his partnership with BGCGW. Last year, Garçon helped raise $106,000 for BGCGW, money that is earmarked to help foster a generation of innovative, talented future leaders nationwide.

“Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington helped pave the path for my success,” Garçon says. “This event allows me to give back and say thank you to those dedicated to bettering the young adults who are the future leaders of our communities.”

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington President & CEO Pandit Wright looks forward to the White Party every year. “On behalf of the Clubs, this is one of our favorite events of the year! Pierre Garcon has been a generous and engaging role model for our kids and teens, said Wright. “Not only is it a great social occasion; the White Party allows us to showcase the winner of our Youth of the Year competition. This year’s winner is Miss Faith Moore from our Heiser Branch in Dumfries, VA.”

Guests at the White Party will enjoy a live auction, a performance by a surprise performer and plenty of complimentary Tito’s Handmade Vodka and D’ussé cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, provided by Burger 7Pita Pouch and Paisano’s Pizza.

Past high-profile White Party attendees include Washington Wizards star John Wall, Former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, hip-hop legend Biz Markie and dozens of Garcon’s teammates, including Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan, Colt McCoy and Niles Paul as well as former Redskins Doug WilliamsRobert Griffin IIIKai Forbath and Brian Orakpo.

With the help of top sponsors The Tower Companies, Paisano’s Pizza, Burger 7 and Pita Pouch, Garçon intends to raise even more funds for the BGCGW and their causes.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, June 2 
  • Time: 7 to 10 pm
  • Location: The Millennium Building, 1909 K St. NW, Washington, D.C.

 

Jun
4
Sat
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party @ Nationals Park
Jun 4 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

On Saturday, June 4Nationals Park and Budweiser will host a Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party at 3 p.m. The first 1,000 fans to enter the park will catch the game on the NatsHD big screen from the outfield grass. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the entire viewing party — including $5 Budweiser and Bud Light happy hour specials.

Event details below:

Date: June 4

Time: 3 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Parking: Garage B & C (free)

Entrance: All fans will enter through the Center Field Gate at Half and N Streets SE

Permissible items: Water and blankets are permissible on the field.

Other seating: Seating will be available in Sections 105 – 117 for those who enter the ballpark after the first 1,000 fans or those who wish to sit in the lower bowl rather than on the field.

Restricted items: While chairs, alcohol and soft drinks will not be allowed on the field, alcohol and soft drinks purchased at the event may be consumed along the warning track on the field level.

Aug
6
Sat
Summer Olympics pARTy @ Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Aug 6 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The golden shores of Brazil are closer than they seem at Art Soiree’s Summer Olympics Art Fusion event atop Liaison Capitol Hill. To celebrate the 2016 Olympics this August, Art Soiree is going all Brazilian with Sounds of Bossa Nova, Samba dancing, Olympics Themed Art, CopaCabana Beach (Poolside) Bar and Carnival inspired live performances! To keep up with the themes of Olympics, guests are invited to don their countries’ shirt or dress in the corresponding colors as they join in for a night that is nothing short of Lindo maravilhoso (a Brazilian saying that literally translates to Beautiful, marvelous!)
WHO: Live Band Performance by Rose Moraes (Brazilian Jazz)
           Music by DJ Playin’fields & Live Trumpet Joe Brotherton,
           Fantasy Costumes by Nat Fox & Nuit Cirque Collective
           Fire & LED Hula Hoop Performances by Anna Pienapple
           Bodyart by local artists
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, 2016
             8 p.m.-  12 a.m.
WHERE: Liaison Capitol Hill,  415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
INFO:  Event is 21+; Tickets: $10 advance; $20 at the door. http://artsoiree.com/events/olympics-party/ Benefiting artists & Art Soiree’s free year round programming
Sep
11
Sun
Nation’s Triathlon @ West Potomac Park
Sep 11 @ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Annual Events DC Nation’s Triathlon returns to Washington DC onSeptember 11, 2016. The prestigious event will again host sprint and Olympics distances and is renowned for a scenic course that winds through the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The triathlon includes a swim in the Potomac River and bike course through the streets of Washington and along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The race finishes with a run along the water and a spectacular finish south of the FDR Memorial.

3,300 triathletes

·         59% men and  41% women participating

·         41 states and 10 countries represented

Expo and Packet Pickup- Omni Shoreham Hotel,2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

Race Day – West Potomac Park, West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

Expo and Packet Pickup

o   Friday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm

o   Saturday, September 10 10:00am- 5:00pm

·         Race Day– Sunday, September 11

o   7:00 am – Olympic Race Starts

o   8:30 am – Sprint Race Starts

o   11:30 am – Awards Ceremony

Race Weekend Details:

·         Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features Sprint and Olympic distance events. The triathlon features a swim, bike, and run through the monument corridor, before finishing at West Potomac Park. Participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, post-race breakfast and complimentary massages.

·         Races-Within-a-Race: The Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features several Races-Within-a-Race including a First Responders’ Challenge, Tri Club Challenge, Herbalife Congressional Challenge, and Military and Uniformed Services Challenge. There is also a Collegiate Challenge as part of the sprint race.

·         The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society returns as the official and exclusive charity of the event; Nation’s Triathlon is the only triathlon in the country to benefit research toward a cure for blood cancers. Through the Team In Training program, participants have raised more than $14 million for blood cancer research and patient service programs.

·         Meter Marked Buoy System: The race features a comprehensive swim buoy system, which marks every 100 meter of the swim course for both the Sprint and Olympic distances. The buoy system provides clear swim course sighting for participants and enhances general water safety measures.

·         Sport & Fitness Expo: Focal point of all pre-race activities where all participants pick up race packets, attend safety briefings and mingle through the exhibitors and sponsors at the Expo. The Sport & Fitness Expo is openFriday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday September 10 10:00am – 5:00pm.

·         Finish Line Festival: Located in West Potomac Park, the Finish Line Festival will feature entertainment and live music for the whole family. The Awards Ceremony will conclude the festival at 11:30 am.

 

Oct
3
Tue
Flywheel Sports’ Pedal Against Hunger
Oct 3 all-day
Flywheel Sports’ upcoming Pedal Against Hunger event in partnership with Hungry Harvest should be on your radar! On Tuesday, October 3, FLY fans will have the chance to ride or pulse alongside celebrity chefs Marjorie Meeks-BradleyKatherine Miller and more to help provide healthy produce for food insecure neighborhoods in D.C. For every mile ridden and every barre class taken at the Flywheel Dupont and CityCenterDC studios throughout the day, Hungry Harvest will donate one pound of produce to Produce in a Snap, benefitting Wards 7 and 8 this Fall. First-time Flywheel members can register for free using promo code FLYHHDC15 and all members can register here.

 

Oct
26
Thu
Barn Night at Washington International Horse Show @ Capital One Arena
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

SHOW JUMPING’S SUPERSTARS IN COSTUMES 

  • Thursday, October 26 (7:00-10:30pm): Barn Night reigns as groups of horse-crazy enthusiasts come to Capital One Arena to cheer on their favorite riders. Riders can go all out for their costumes: painting their horse, wearing masks, and donning laugh-out-loud attire.  Horse lovers will have a chance to enter contests, win great prizes, and enjoy a fun, horse-filled evening of exciting jumping competition.
Apr
21
Sat
Washington Tennis Ball @ Ritz Carlton
Apr 21 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)is hosting its annual Tennis Ball on Saturday, April 21 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. to support underserved DC youth becoming champions on and off the court.

This premiere event will kick off with a VIP Round Robin Tennis Tournament at WTEF’s East Capitol Campus, 200 Stoddert Place, SE and will culminate with an elegant evening of silent and live auctions, dinner and an awards program. This gala supports WTEF’s academic and athletic enrichment programs for youth in need in the District.

Willis Thomas Jr., a founding father of WTEF and the first African-American tennis talent from the DC area, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his life’s work of coaching and mentoring WTEF scholars and building tennis programs in the community. Donald Dell, co-founder of the Washington Tournament now known as the Citi Open, will also receive the Champion of Tennis Award. As the Washington Tournament celebrates its 50thedition this year, the WTEF honors Dell for his contributions to tennis, and his foresight of giving the tournament’s charter to the Foundation to help DC-area children learn to love tennis while excelling in school.

This year’s gala is generously presented by Citi.

 

WHAT:          2018 Tennis Ball

 

WHEN:          April 21, 20186 -10 p.m.

 

WHERE:       Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. – 1150 22ndSt. NW

 

WHO:           Willis Thomas, Jr.

Donald Dell

May
5
Sat
Melrose Georgetown Hotel’s Annual Derby Day Viewing Party @ Jardenea Lounge
May 5 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Guests are invited to experience the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” tradition in Jardenea Lounge on Saturday, May 5, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., offering partygoers and racing enthusiasts an authentic Derby Day program including:

  • A live screening of the Kentucky Derby race
  • Chance to place their bets on this year’s top thoroughbreds at no cover charge
  • Classic derby cocktails including:
    • Mint Juleps
    • Bacon Old Fashioned’s with in-house bacon infused whiskey