Events/Things To Do

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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 7, Pita 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 Williams, Robert Griffin III, Kai 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.

On Saturday, June 4, Nationals 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.

The Cathedral Choral Society will host a community sing-along, “Schubert is Great,” on Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral. Music Director J. Reilly Lewis will conduct, accompanied by Todd Fickley on the Great Organ. Two works by Schubert will be read:Great is Jehovah, the Lord and Mass No. 2 in G. Tickets are $10, including score rental. Singers of all abilities are welcome.

The chorus will be joined by three guest soloists: Suzanne Karpov, soprano; Jonas Hacker, tenor; and Timothy Bruno, bass.

“Our community sing-alongs are a fantastic opportunity to experience the joy of choral singing in Washington National Cathedral. No matter your singing background, all voices are welcome to join in this fun event,” said Executive Director Genevieve Twomey.

Cathedral Sings is a twice annual program of the Cathedral Choral Society intended to promote lifelong singing. This is the final sing-along of the 2015/16 Season. The Cathedral Choral Society begins the 2016/17 Season – the organization’s 75^th – in October. More information on the season’s concerts can be found online.

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About the Cathedral Choral Society: The Cathedral Choral Society is the resident symphonic chorus of Washington National Cathedral. Now in its 74^thseason, the 145-voice chorus presents an inspiring concert season at the Cathedral and shares the joy of choral singing throughout the Greater Washington, DC Area through its community engagement programs.

For Tickets: All tickets are $10, and include the cost of score rental. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, please call (202) 537-2228 | (877) 537-2228 or visit the website, www.cathedralchoralsociety.org. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door the day of the performance.

At a Glance:

• Cathedral Sings: Schubert is Great, Sunday, June 12, 7:30 p.m., Washington

National Cathedral

• Tickets (includes score rental): $10
• Singers of all abilities welcome
• Music to be read: Schubert’s Great is Jehovah, the Lord and Mass No. 2 in G
• J. Reilly Lewis, conductor
• Guest soloists: Suzanne Karpov, soprano; Jonas Hacker, tenor; and Timothy Bruno, bass

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