Wunder Garten (1st & L St NE) is excited to announce the 4th Annual Oktoberfest which will begin Friday, September 28 and continue through Sunday, September 30th. This year’s celebrations include a big celebration on Saturday night and a Dogtoberfest on Sunday alongside a weekend of traditional German food, games, beer and pet-friendly events.
Each day will feature live Oktoberfest music and a special lineup of events and entertainments (see below) to bring the real Oktoberfest atmosphere to Washington. Draft beers in Märzen-style hail from Bavaria’s oldest breweries like Spaten, Weihenstephaner, and Hofbräuhaus, accompanied by a select lineup of seasonal, locally brewed beers. Throughout the weekend, Café Berlin will provide authentic German fare, including grilled bratwurst, bauernwurst, bretzels und obatzter, original potato salad, gurkensalat, and sauerkraut.
Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
2pm to 6pm: Dogtoberfest! Oktoberfest continues for humans and fur-babies, including a costume contest for best-dressed pets and a toy drive to support shelter dogs. Guests are encouraged to bring a *new* toy, blanket or food item to donate.
No prior ticket purchase required.
For more information, visit www.wundergartendc.com.
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About Wunder Garten:
Inspired by the Bavarian beer gardens made famous in Germany, Wunder Garten began in 2015 as a pop-up beer garden, taking advantage of the unused lots throughout NoMa, giving the underserved residents of the neighborhood a fun place to gather with family and friends for ice cold beers and sunshine. In 2016 Wunder Garten moved to a more permanent location after signing a multi-year lease in the same neighborhood where they have been ever since. Wunder Garten has become known for their dog-friendly policies and annual celebrations of traditional Bavarian events like Oktoberfest, Fruhlingsfest and Winterfest.
On Friday, October 12, domestic violence prevention nonprofit Becky’s Fund will host its 10th annual “Walk This Way” charity fashion show at the historic Uline Arena (1140 3rd Street NE), featuring athletes-turned-models like Washington Redskins stars Josh Norman, Vernon Davisand Dustin Hopkins, D.C. United’s Bill Hamid and Steven Birnbaum, Washington Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Spirit’s Joanna Lohman and Estelle Johnson, Washington Mystics’ Tierra Ruffin-Pratt and Redskins alums Fred Smoot and Santana Moss.
The highly anticipated annual fashion event will feature clothing from menswear brand STITCHED, womenswear boutique d/eleven and jewelry by Mindy Lam, all worn by prominent Washington influencers in addition to the all-star sports lineup as they strut down the runway to beats by DJ two4our.
Walk This Way seeks to raise more than $400,000 for “Men of Code,” a program that engages and educates coaches and young male athletes to become leaders and allies in the movement to end violence against women and girls. With the proceeds from this year’s event, Becky’s Fund will be able to bring the program to three additional schools in 2019.
The 10th anniversary fashion show will bring together the event’s top sponsors including Verizon, JSON Art, PMSI, Douglas Development, Whitestar Investmentsand more. Additionally, Audi, Walk This Way’s 2018 car sponsor, will showcase its new 2019 model year vehicles representing the very best in technology, design and future premium luxury: the Audi A6 sport sedan, Audi A7 Sportback and Audi Q8 SUV, providing guests with a firsthand look during the event.
Attendees will sip specialty drinks provided by Breakthru Beverage, Terlato Wines and Peroni and nosh on gourmet food sponsored by Profish and Ivy City Smokehouse, in additiont to exquisite desserts prepared on-site by some of D.C.’s most reputable chefs, such as Scott Drewno from RAMMY Restaurant of the Year CHIKO, Danny Lee of Anju and Jake Addeo of Occidental Grill, among others.
Past Walk This way models include Kirk Cousins, Bradley Beal, Otto Porter Jr., Karl Alzner, John Carlson, Kelly Oubre Jr., Pierre Garcon, Chris Baker, Gary Clark, John Booty, Ali Krieger, Crystal Dunn, Gio Gonzalez and more.
For more information about Becky’s Fund and the Men of Code program, please visit: www.beckysfund.org.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Friday, October 12
6-10pm
WHERE: Uline Arena
1140 3rd Street NE
TICKETS: www.wtwevent.com
Fall fashions are heading to U Street with a bang! On Friday, October 12, Bang Salon is hosting Runway to Recovery – a rooftop fashion affair at U Street’s Penthouse Pool Club from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefitting local nonprofit N Street Village.
N Street Village empowers homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. to claim their highest quality of life by offering a broad spectrum of services, housing and advocacy in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Personal trainers of the VIDA Fitness community, as well as VIDA regular Allison Farris Miss District of Columbia 2018, will model upcoming fall trends from Dupont Circle’s Lou Lou Boutique on the catwalk.
Ensuring head-to-toe glamour, Bang Salon stylists will cut, color and style all models and local makeup artist Amani Terrell Baker will provide makeup services. Tickets are $30, which allows guests two redeemable drink tickets, small bites by Logan Tavern and a raffle entry offering gift cards to local area businesses. Even after the final model exits the runway, the bar remain will open until close and the DJ Alex Mavro will spin until 10:00 p.m. To learn more about Bang Salon’s Runway to Recovery, please visit https://www.nstreetvillage.
WHO: Bang Salon and N Street Village
Penthouse Pool Club-U Street
DJ Alex Mavro
WHAT: Runway to Recovery Fashion Show
Fundraiser to Benefit N Street Village
Cocktails, Music, Raffle
Tickets here: https://www.nstreetvillage.
WHEN: Friday, October 12
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Penthouse Pool Club-U St
Rooftop Pool & Lounge
1612 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Join in for FGIDC’s Fall Trend Event: Meet our incoming Board Members of 2019.
Featuring a panel discussion followed by a presentation of international RTW runway trends curated by FGI.
Thursday, October 25
7:00 pm – 9:00 om
Eaton DC
1201 K Street NW
Washington DC 20005
Enjoy the newly Built Eaton DC Cinema with complimentary snacks and refreshments!
Members – $25 (*Membership Will Be Verified)
Non-Members – $35
El Día de los Muertos Celebration
Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m.
Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
Join us for an evening of music, dancing and crafts in celebration of Latin American heritage, including special performances by the DC-based band Los Gallos Negros and dancers from the Maru Montero Dance Company.
Rise to the Roof for ‘Day of the Dead’ – Friday, November 2
Starting at 5:00 p.m., the Radiator team will rise up to the rooftop of the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel to host an evening of Mexican-inspired traditions celebrating ‘Day of the Dead.’ A selection of taco specials from Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden will be available all night as an after-work snack or as a leisurely dinner where guests can graze on Chef Jonathan’s version of Al Pastor tacos, a Central Mexican favorite. To help guests toast to friends and family of the past, Lead Bartender Patrick Barrett has conjured up a menu of cocktails highlighting the nuances of tequila and mezcal, which include:
· Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: mezcal, jalapeño, lime, and bitters
· The Salty Skeleton: tequila, aperol, watermelon, lemon, and salt
· Dia de Los Muertos: tequila, cilantro, basil, lime, and a jalapeño-cinnamon tincture
From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., a sugar-skull artist will be on hand to face paint elaborate skeleton designs for anyone interested in partaking in the holiday ritual. All face paintings are compliments of the Radiator team.
‘Day of the Dead’ will take place on Friday, November 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on the rooftop at the Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel. No reservations or cover charge required. Rooftop seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of inclement weather, ‘Day of the Dead’ will be moved downstairs to Radiator. Guests must be 21+.
Dust off those vintage bikes and browse your favorite vintage and thrift shops — it’s time for fall’s best social ride!
Grab your ticket below for the 9th Annual DC Tweed Ride & Jazz Age Jam and meet up on Sunday, November 4th at a secret location that will be disclosed to those who register for the ride. Meet at the designated spot around 11:00 AM and we’ll depart at 12:00 noon.
We will cruise through the city at an easy pace, enjoying the sights while bringing warmth and brightness to everyone along our route. There will be breaks for scenic pictures and delicious treats from Acme Pies. After the ride ends, we’ll gather at Roofers Union in Adams Morgan for a night of music, dancing, and style.
The party will be going strong from 5:30 to 9:00 PM, featuring the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers band, the Fidgety Feet dancers, great food, cash bar, and the most stylish dandies and dames on this side of the Atlantic!
Wondering what to wear? Visit our Instagram page and check out the Flickr pages of our previous events. If it’s your first time, you’ve got a few weeks to assemble your look and join us!
Two types of tickets are available:
- Free Ride Registration ticket (enables us to e-mail you with start location details on 11/3)*
- Ticket to the Jazz Age Jam at Roofers Union ($20)
* You must register for the ride to receive the ride information and start location, even if you purchase party tickets. Each adult rider must register separately.
Snag your party tickets in advance: door tickets, if available, will be cash only!
Honor Song for Returning Native American Women Warriors
Thursday, Nov. 8; 1:30 p.m.
National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C.
In advance of Veterans Day, composer, singer and drummer Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa) will sing an honor song he composed for Native American women veterans. He will be joined by his son, Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San Juan Pueblo/Santee Dakota Indian). This song was sung publicly for the first time in Tuba City, Arizona, at the second anniversary memorial for Army Spc. Lori Piestewa (Hopi), the first American servicewoman killed in the Iraq War, who is believed to be the first Native American woman to die in combat while serving in the U.S. military.
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