The Importance of Being Earnest:
A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
June 13, 14, 15 at Dumbarton House
On Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 13, 14, and 15, join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining 1895 comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”!
This classic social satire features two carefree bachelors, each with a carefully hidden double life that quickly unravels. Silliness ensues with jealous fiancées, whimsical ingénues, scheming society matrons, and the most famous handbag in theatre history.
Bring a blanket for garden seating. Wine and refreshments available on-site. Rain or shine (if rain we’ll be in the Bellevue ballroom). Proceeds benefit Dumbarton Houseprograms and Courage for Kids, which provides backpacks with school supplies to at-risk D.C. kids.
6:00pm cocktails, 7:00pm one-hour performance.
2715 Q Street NW (see map).
Tickets $12 in advance. $15 at the door.
TICKETS: dumbartonhouse.
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
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 Pugh, Maryland 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:
- 1 West Mount Vernon Place
- Hula hooping and face painting with Baltimore Hoop Love
- En plein air painting in the park
- The Enoch Pratt Free Library and Book Buggy
- Drop-in Art Cart on the Sculpture Court
In celebration of the official start of summer, Dupont Circle restaurant Firefly and local brewery DC Brau are bringing together the finest flavors of the season with their first-ever ‘Summer Solstice Beer Dinner.’ This festive occasion will pair a quartet of unlimited beers with four courses showcasing ingredients from local growers and farmers and Firefly’s very own rooftop garden!
On Thursday, June 21, DC Brau will be taking over Firefly’s beer taps with a selection of locally made beers ranging from light to sour to heavy. While enjoying healthy four-once pours, guests will learn the ins and outs of beer production and experience the tasting notes first-hand. As an added bonus, Firely has secured exclusive samples of Turbo Boost Multiball, a new premium double IPA from DC Brau. The full line-up of brews includes:
- First: El Hefe German Wheat
- Second: Public Belgian Ale
- Third: Rosé du Gose
- Fourth: Penn Quarter Porter
- Bonus: Turbo Boost MultiBall
Firefly’s Executive Chef Rich Falbo has crafted a summer harvest menu highlighting Mid-Atlantic ingredients to complement each DC Brau beer. Chef Rich will share anecdotes about Firefly’s rooftop garden, commitment to sustainability, and support of local purveyors. Guests will discover the inspiration behind every dish while savoring enhanced flavor profiles provided by the food and beer pairings. The amuse bouche and four courses planned for the special dinner include:
- Amuse: Yellow tomato gazpacho with marcona almonds and parsley gremolata
- First: Duck confit with fresh cherries, bitter greens, chevre, and garden basil
- Second: Fluke a la plancha with garden-fresh tomatoes, watermelon, fennel, and green chiles
- Third: Braised rabbit with lupin beans, garden herbs, and sweet anise
- Fourth: Lemon crème fraiche semifreddo, espresso syrup, and cocoa nibs
The ‘Summer Solstice Beer Dinner’ will be held on Thursday, June 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Firefly’s main dining room. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $49 on Eventbrite, and $55 at the door plus tax. Gratuity is included in the ticket price.
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.
The National Portrait Gallery presents a live concert by Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics, Washington D.C.’s own Oddisee and DJ Ayes Cold in “America Now: Solstice Edition” this 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. Details are outlined below and at AmericaNow.si.edu.
Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery
Special programs: 7:30–11:30 p.m.
First floor galleries open until 11:30 p.m.
Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
Eighth and F streets N.W.
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. Several Smithsonian museums will stay open until midnight on June 23. Details are outlined at www.si.edu/SolsticeSaturday.
This Fourth of July, Washingtonians and out-of-towners are invited to the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel rooftop bar for a patriotic holiday BBQ hosted by Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden and the Radiator team! The neighborhood rooftop provides a festive gathering place with 360-degree views of the nation’s capital spanning from the buzzing 14th Street corridor to the tip of the Washington Monument.
In celebration of Uncle Sam’s birthday, Chef Jonathan will be grilling up with some of America’s favorite backyard bites. The selection of hot dogs and hamburgers highlight regional flavors from across the country and include:
- Coney Dog with chili, cheddar, and onions
- Half Smoked with mambo sauce and onions
- Chi-Dog with hot peppers, sweet onion, and relish
- Classic corn dog with Chef Jonathan’s house-made masa batter
- OG burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
Sunscreen will be available for guests to get a sun-kissed glow while enjoying a rooftop Independence Day sunset. The Radiator bar team will further help guests feel refreshed with these special July 4th cocktails and summer slushies:
- Ch-Ch-Cherry Cola with Cointreau Cherry, Jim Beam Rye, and Coca-Cola
- Daisy Dukes with Peach Deep Eddy Vodka, Orchard Peach Tea, and Giffard Crème de Pêche
- Hold My Beer with Botanist Gin, Bruto Americano, and soda water
- La Sandrita with Sauza Reposado, watermelon juice, mint simple syrup, lime, and mint sprig
- Orange Crush with St. George Citrus, Cointreau, Sprite, and freshly squeezed orange juice
The Radiator team opens the rooftop bar at the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel at 5:00 p.m. every evening, weather permitting. No reservations or cover charges are required for the July 4th BBQ. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
Before heading off to or returning from the National Mall, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is offering a pre and post fireworks all American BBQ on Wednesday, July 4th in the hotel’s lovely landscaped courtyard garden.
From 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. and from 9:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., patriots of all ages will enjoy an all-you-can-eat grill station. Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo is firing up American burgers, half-smoked beer brats, grilled jumbo shrimp, corn-on-the-cob and creamy, house-made coleslaw.
For dessert, an interactive ice cream station will include a selection of flavors and sparkling toppings.
The Red, White and BBQ is $30 per person, $15 for children 12 and under exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 202-457-5020.
Saturday, July 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Indulge your inner Francophile at this celebration of Bastille Day and Marjorie Merriweather Post’s 18th-century French decorative arts collection.
DC’s new Opaline Bar and Brasserie, is bringing Paris to downtown DC by celebrating with a Bastille Day Picnic.
On Saturday, July 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., guests will enjoy fantastic French picnic fare, specially priced champagne & rosé, photos with famous French cutouts, a caricaturist, tri-color snow cones and French musical entertainment.
Prizes will be given for best French attire and parasols such as; overnight hotel stays, dinners and cocktails.
Sofitel’s Bastille Day Picnic is free and open to the public. Space is limited and tickets must be reserved on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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Opaline Bar and Brasserie serves classic French food – food that people love and remember because it is consistent and simply prepared every time. The all-day menu features favorites including oysters on the half shell, croquet monsieur , steak frites, tuna niçoise, herb roasted chicken and Opaline’s signature burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions Opaline Bar and Brasserie is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Tanabata: The Japanese Star Festival
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, through storytelling, live music, crafts, and more.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
