St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the day of love with those closest to your heart at a special St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea. Guests can enjoy fresh homemade scones, traditional tea sandwiches, and an array of sweet treats with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé. Attendees will be presented with a wide selection of teas from Palais De Thés, specially featuring “Romantic Garden,” an herbal tea. The Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea will be offered Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for $80 per person or $125 per person with a full bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé and complimentary champagne flutes. Elevate your Afternoon Tea experience at Table fyve by the fireplace, with Veuve Clicquot for $125 per person; $150 table fee and receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé with two complimentary Veuve Clicquot Champagne flutes.
St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the day of love with those closest to your heart at a special St. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea. Guests can enjoy fresh homemade scones, traditional tea sandwiches, and an array of sweet treats with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé. Attendees will be presented with a wide selection of teas from Palais De Thés, specially featuring “Romantic Garden,” an herbal tea. The Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea will be offered Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, from 2:30pm – 4:30pm for $80 per person or $125 per person with a full bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé and complimentary champagne flutes. Elevate your Afternoon Tea experience at Table fyve by the fireplace, with Veuve Clicquot for $125 per person; $150 table fee and receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé with two complimentary Veuve Clicquot Champagne flutes.
What: An hour-long guided tour of the historic house of DC Brewmaster Christian Heurich and
local craft beer tasting. Guests receive one beer flight, featuring 4 oz pours of this month’s
brews (3 Stars Brewing Co’s Never Say Never, Atlas Brew Works’ Ponzi, and DC Brau’s Penn
Quarter Porter).
Tickets: $30
Additional Details: Full pour beers and snacks available for purchase after tour
More information: http://bit.ly/Feb19BrewmasterTour
Tap Dogs
Dein Perry’s global dance sensation Tap Dogs hits the road on an international tour of jaw-dropping new surprises. Experience the thrill of a revitalized genre of dance, with 75 action-packed minutes of part theater, part choreography, part rock concert, and part construction site. An adrenaline-pumped cast turns traditional tap dancing upside-down and into the ultimate night out.
Tickets: $29–79
What: An hour-long guided tour of the historic house of DC Brewmaster Christian Heurich and
local craft beer tasting. Guests receive one beer flight, featuring 4 oz pours of this month’s
brews (3 Stars Brewing Co’s Never Say Never, Atlas Brew Works’ Ponzi, and DC Brau’s Penn
Quarter Porter).
Tickets: $30
Additional Details: Full pour beers and snacks available for purchase after tour
More information: http://bit.ly/Feb19BrewmasterTour
Get Snowed Inn with The Children’s Inn at NIH on Feb. 23, 2019. Join the perfect DC après-ski party and dance the night away with a live DJ or finish unwinding from the holiday rush by relaxing in a ski lodge setting, with friends old and new. What else? Enjoy unlimited drinks created by the area’s best mixologists, plus a wide range of appetizers and bites, bid on unique experiences offered through a silent auction, play games or create a small gift to lift the spirits of a child staying at The Children’s Inn. It’s great to get Snowed Inn!
Website: www.childrensinn.org/
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill will roll out the red carpet to host an exclusive viewing of the 91st annual Academy Awards. This star-studded evening will be co-hosted by Carla Sanchez of Spicy Candy DC and Zarah Burstein of Modern Luxury magazine. Tickets are priced at $50 per person, which includes an assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres highlighting the restaurant’s regional American cuisine, which centers around its modern raw bar, along with hand-rolled sushi and sparkling wine. Guests will also enjoy a live screening of the Oscars broadcast on two 86-inch flat screen TVs which will be scattered throughout the restaurant. Additional food & cocktails will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2019, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill is nestled along the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown at 1054 31 Street, NW, 22207. The restaurant showcases regional American cuisine, which centers around its modern raw bar. For additional information or reservations please call (202) 470-6606 or visithttps://dyllansrawbargrill.com
Mardi Gras Extravaganza DC will be coming to The Showroom [March 5, 2019] on Fat Tuesday from 6PM-10PM. Join the co-chairs – N’awlins native chef David Guas and chef Spike Mendelsohn, along with Gina Chersevani, one of the most beloved mixologists in the DC area, and Bruce Pike of Pike Productions known for elaborate event productions. The all-you-can-
Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
Garden historian Linda Jane Holden will reveal the story of family—a family of gardeners—and the noblesse oblige and talents of Rachel Lambert Mellon, now known to many as “Bunny”.
Please note: This is the third program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Chance for Life was created in 2005 in honor of Kennedy Snyder, who was diagnosed with an aggressive spinal cord tumor at age two. What began as a small get-together has become an established 501(c)3 non-profit that holds one of metropolitan Washington’s top charity events. The annual fundraiser features a Texas Hold ’Em style poker tournament, top chef taste experience, and a glamorous Vegas-style after party. Its 14th annual celebration is presented by The Boeing Company, hosted by MGM National Harbor, and powered by RedPeg, providing 100% of net proceeds to help fund vital pediatric cancer research at Children’s National Health System and through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
The Charity Poker Tournament is a Texas Hold ’Em style tournament with over 700 participating amateur players. Prizes are awarded for the top 30 winners with a grand prize of a $10,000 seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. The event features a top-shelf open bar, sprawling buffet, silent auction, celebrities, and more throughout the day. Poker players also have complimentary access to the Taste Experience.
The Taste Experience features uniquely curated food from renowned chefs who cook throughout metropolitan Washington. Dance the night away with an incredible line up of live performances, capped off with a surprise celebrity headliner. The night continues with a vibrant after party featuring VIP lounges, a top DJ and even more entertainment.
WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Charity Poker Tournament | 11:30am
Poker registration opens – 10am
Poker doors open – 11am
Taste Experience & Party | 6:30pm
WHERE: MGM National Harbor
MGM Grand Ballroom
101 MGM National Avenue
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
TICKETS: Individual tickets and sponsorships for both events now available at https://e.givesmart.com/events/buX/.
About Chance for Life
Less than 4% of the federal government’s total funding for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancers each year. Chance for Life takes direct aim to fill this gap, providing 100% of net proceeds to help fund vital pediatric cancer research at Children’s National Health System and through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The non-profit’s major charity poker tournament and taste experience has historically raised over $4.2 million to directly support those on the forefront of local cancer research and care. For more information, please visit chanceforlife.net or follow the 501(c)(3) on Facebook and Twitter.
