Jun
6
Wed
Dine-N-Dash Culinary Tour @ Various
Jun 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
José Andrés is bringing back D.C.’s favorite culinary tour, Dine-N-Dash.
Dine-N-Dash is hosted by World Central Kitchen, an NGO of chefs creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty across the globe, which was founded by Andres in 2010. José will be joined once again by celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, and others to be announced, for this year’s event, taking place on June 6th.
This year’s ​event will include over 30 restaurants in the dine- worthy Penn Quarter and 14th Street neighborhoods. Guests will spend the evening “dashing” from restaurant to restaurant, sampling chefs’ favorite dishes and drinks.

Both GA and VIP tickets will be available for sale beginning March 1st. VIP tickets include the same benefits of GA tickets plus a VIP only pre-party from 5:30pm – 7pm, hosted by Andrés, exclusive VIP-only restaurants, and access to a VIP post party!
Get your tickets early! Purchases made during the month of March will receive $25 off GA tickets, and $50 off VIP tickets! These will sell out!
When: Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: Pre-Sale GA: $125, GA: $150, Pre-Sale VIP: $350.00, VIP: $400 Tickets: Available today at https://dinendash.info/
Aura Spa Summer Mixer @ Aura Spa
Jun 6 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Step out of the summer heat and relax at Aura Spa. The popular day spa is hosting a Summer Mixer at its Logan Circle location, promising a night of pampering on Wednesday, June 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 1517 15th Street NW. Complimentary champagne and desserts will be served throughout the evening.

Sample various spa products and enjoy a refreshing night with free chair massages and skin analyses by expert Aura Spa estheticians. Aura Spa swag bags will be provided, while attendees can preview brand new summer skin treatments. Guests will also be entered into a raffle to win an assortment of Aura spa services and products. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here, and for more information on Aura Spa, visit www.auraspa.net.

WHO:        Aura Spa – Logan Circle

 

WHAT:      Summer Mixer

                  Complimentary Summer Cocktails & Desserts

                  Complimentary Skin Analyses & Chair Massages

 

WHEN:       Wednesday, June 6th

                  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:    Aura Spa – Logan Circle

                  1517 15th Street NW

                  Washington, DC 20005

 

RSVP:        Guests may RSVP here.

 

Jun
7
Thu
Ocean’s 8 Preview Party at Smithsonian @ National Museum of American History
Jun 7 @ 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Grab your crew and your shades because the con is about to begin. Ocean’s 8 is opening at the Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC on June 7th.
 
Having This Much Fun Should Be a Crime
We’re kicking off opening night with a themed party featuring live music from the film’s soundtrack, delicious appetizers & refreshments, and a fun photo-worthy themed backdrop with props.
Attire: Black-tie optional OR come dressed as a thief!
 
The Ocean’s 8 party ticket includes:
  • Ocean’s 8 movie ticket
  • Food and drinks included
  • Fun photo ops with an Ocean’s 8 themed backdrop and props. 
  • Live performance from Perfekt Blends playing songs from the Ocean’s 8 soundtrack.
$100 total ($85 for the party, $15 for the movie ticket)
Choose from two different film & party ideas:
Film 7pm-9pm & Party 9pm-11pm. OR Party from 7:30pm-9:30pm & Film 9:30pm-11:30pm
 
About the film:
Criminal mastermind Debbie Ocean and seven other female thieves try to pull off the heist of the century at New York’s annual Met Gala. Their target — a necklace that’s worth more than $150 million.
 
Jun
8
Fri
Art on the Vine @ Torpedo Factory Art Center
Jun 8 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party
June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm
Tickets: $55 (must be 21+)

Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a seven day online auction of artwork by The Art League’s esteemed faculty of artists. The kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid,” on Friday, June 8, 7:30–10:30 pm in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, features 10 wines from small artisan vineyards around the world.

 
The wine selection, ranging from light and fresh to full-bodied, has been curated by Well Crafted Beverage. Three reds, three whites, three sparklers, and one sweet wine are available to taste.

Each ticket includes: event admission, the opportunity to see all of the artwork in person, access to the Silent Auction, a souvenir wine glass, eight redeemable wine tasting tags + one full pour, and a complementary light buffet provided by Chadwicks. Live music will be in full swing with the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers.

 
The auction, ticket sales, and a portion of the wine and food sales, all raise money to benefit The Art League and its programs.

Auction items continue to be added. Watch this page for updates: https://www.32auctions.com/ArtOnTheVine2018

 
Jun
9
Sat
URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH @ Urbana
Jun 9 @ 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

URBANA’S “PRIDE + SHINE” BRUNCH

Perfectly situated at the start of the Capital Pride Parade route, Urbana is hosting its annual “Pride + Shine” party on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The restaurant will be transformed into a lively Pride celebration complete with food, libations, and a fierce dance party with DJ Trayze. Special guest Mike Hot-Pence will be at the all-day brunch for the second year in a row. Sporting his signature hot pants, the “Vice President” will be chatting with guests, taking photos, and collecting donations to benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. 

 

“Pride + Shine” Bar Package

Urbana is opening the bar from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a special drink package for its “Pride + Shine” brunch party. For $50, guests have the option to choose select beer, wine, or their favorite mixed cocktail. Guests may purchase this bar package in advance at PrideAndShine2018.Eventbrite.com or at the door.

 

There is no entry fee to attend Urbana’s “Pride + Shine” brunch party. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 202-956-6650 or visiting www.urbanadc.com. Patio seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests may inquire about patio reservations to guarantee front-row seating and a direct view of the Capital Pride Parade. The parade starts at Urbana, giving all “Pride + Shine” party-goers the opportunity to see everything first!

Jun
10
Sun
DNV ROOFTOP’S “PRIDE HANGOVER POOL PARTY” @ DNV Rooftop
Jun 10 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

DNV ROOFTOP’S “PRIDE HANGOVER POOL PARTY”

DNV Rooftop opened for the 2018 season earlier this month, with an entirely new cocktail menu and refreshed brunch menu. On Sunday, June 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., DNV Rooftop will take the rooftop dining experience a step further by opening its pool for all guests – locals, visitors, and everyone in between – for its “Pride Hangover Pool Party.” After a long day of walking in the Capital Pride Parade or bouncing around the city to multiple Pride celebrations, guests are invited to go up 14 stories to the top of the Kimpton Donovan Hotel for an afternoon of relaxation by the pool. DJ Hamsey will be providing popular tunes from such fabulous divas as Britney Spears, Madonna, and Lady Gaga while guests sip cocktails, cool off by the pool, and enjoy brunch overlooking Thomas Circle.

In addition to the new 2018 summer cocktail menu, Lead Bartender Justin Golash will be offering DNVLGBTQ Pride Pops (rainbow boozy popsicles) specially made for the day. One dollar from each Pride Pop will be donated to The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.

Secret Door Prize

Guests must be 21+ to attend DNV Rooftop’s Pride Hangover Pool Party.” No reservations are required. A $10 entry fee will be charged at the door. The cover charge will be waived for any guest wearing a wristband from Urbana’s June 9th “Pride + Shine” brunch party.

Jun
16
Sat
Walters Art Museum Block Party @ Walters Art Museum
Jun 16 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join the Walters Art Museum for the opening celebration of 1 West Mount Vernon Place (known as Hackerman House). On Saturday, June 16, the Walters is hosting a free block party in the heart of Mount Vernon. Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the transformed space, which features art by Baltimore legend and community artist Herb Massie, in collaboration with Jubilee Arts, as well as works by contemporary ceramicist Roberto Lugo. Enjoy live music from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory, the All Mighty Senators, art activities and demos, food trucks, art vendors, and more.

 

WHERE:

Walters Art Museum

600 North Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

 

WHEN:

Saturday, June 16, 2018

11 a.m.–4 p.m.

 

COST: 

FREE

 

Timeline of Events:

11:30 a.m.–noon
Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting with “The Band” Marching Unit. Guests include Mayor Catherine PughMaryland First Lady Yumi Hogan, and Baltimore City Councilman Bernard C. “Jack” Young.

Noon–1 p.m.
Roberto Lugo throws clay on a wheel as DJ James Nasty spins records.

Noon­­–1 p.m.
Herb Massie and crew participate in a Raku ceramics firing.

1:30–3:30 p.m.
Clay Games: Cheer on local artists as they compete in quick, quirky, and playful clay challenges.

1–1:45 p.m.
Live music from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory

2:30–3:30 p.m.
Live music from The All Mighty Senators

All day, guests can experience:

Jun
17
Sun
Miss DC Pageant @ Arena Stage
Jun 17 @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets for the 2018 Miss DC Pageant go on sale at 8:00 am on May 17!
General Admission – $40
VIP Package – $150
Official 2018 Program Books – $15
After-Party Ticket – $40

The VIP Package includes two (2) VIP Seating Tickets and two (2) Official Program Books. VIP Ticket holders will have special seating at Arena Stage and will receive their program books upon arrival. VIP Ticket sales end on June 1!

Official 2018 Program Books are $15. If you pre-order a program book, you will receive it upon arrival to the pageant. Program Books will be $20 on-site, but they sell out quickly and we cannot guarantee you will receive a program book if you don’t pre-order one! Program Book pre-sales end on June 1.

The 2018 After Party will be immediately following the pageant at Arena Stage. Food will be provided, with beverages available for purchase at the bar. The After Party sells out quickly, so purchase your ticket now to ensure you are able to attend!

Jun
23
Sat
America Now: Solstice Edition @ Three Museums
Jun 23 @ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Museum visitors can revel in the extra hours of daylight and reflect on American unity with “America Now: Solstice Edition” on Saturday, June 23. This special evening of festivities is a three-museum collaboration between the National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Now in its fourth year, the tri-institutional partnership of “America Now” will coincide for the first time with a full Smithsonian-wide Solstice celebration.

 

“America Now: Solstice Edition” is free to the public and open to general audiences; drinks and food will be available for purchase at each location. More information at AmericaNow.si.edu.

 

Details about the event at the National Portrait Gallery are below and attached.

 

Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery

Special programs: 7:30–11:30 p.m.

Galleries open until midnight

Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard

Eighth and F streets N.W.

 

Continuing the festivities, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery will host an array of activities across art and performance. Guests will be welcomed by an outdoor Community Block Party composed of food trucks, lawn games and craft-making activities with local artists organized in collaboration with Made in DC. They can connect with representatives from the Downtown BID, Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, Shakespeare Theater Company and Fresh Farm Farmer’s Market. Visitors can then cool off at a boutique-designed Beer Garden inside the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, have their portraits done by a Washington-based caricature artist and explore the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery’s exhibitions throughout the first floor. “America Now” will conclude with dancing to the sounds of DJ Ayes Cold and a major live concert by Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics, and Washington’s own Oddisee.

 

“America Now” is a three-museum collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American History and Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is made possible by the support of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation. The Washington Post is the media sponsor of America Now. This year’s celebration is part of a Smithsonian’s “Solstice Saturday” program done in association with the “By the People Festival,” led by Halcyon. The Smithsonian’s Washington D.C. museums will be open until midnight on June 23 (except for the National Postal Museum). Details are outlined at www.si.edu/SolsticeSaturday.

Jun
30
Sat
Quinn’s Rosé all Day @ Quinn's
Jun 30 @ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Quinn’s last Rosé All Day Party was so much fun, they decided to do it again!

On Saturday, June 30th from 4 pm to 10 pm, Hannah Ferrier from Bravo TV’s Below Deck, will host Quinn’s second Rosé All Day Party of the summer! The lively venue will be playing old-school hip-hop, and the event will feature the most instagramable drink of the season, Forty Ounce Rosé. Hannah will be there to meet fans and cheers to a great time!