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
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.
Women chefs, authors, culinarians, innovators and entrepreneurs will have a Shark Tank opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of professional experts as Les Dames d/Escoffier’s DC Chapter presents Pitch Fest, Saturday, March 9.
Local food entrepreneurs in retail, marketing and public relations will form the panel and will judge the pitches. The entrepreneurial winner will receive three hours of consulting services from the panelists plus a gift certificate to Michelin-starred restaurant Bresca.
Aviva Goldfarb, marketing executive and founder of “The Six o’ Clock Scramble” will moderate the panel that will include Stacey Adams, president and founder of Annapolis’ Tastings Gourmet Market; Susan Callaghan, chef and lecturer at University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Jill Collins, founder of hospitality PR firm Jill Collins Public Relations Group.
The brunch and presentation experience will be held at Mission Navy Yard from noon until 3 pm. Tickets, at $35 including brunch, may be obtained at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-pitch-fest-march-9-2019-noon-3-pm-tickets-55413950618
Food innovators wishing to make their pitch may sign up at https://tambrastevenson.typeform.com/to/N9TqWL
Les Dames d ’Escoffier Pitch Fest
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Noon – 3 pm
Mission Navy Yard – 1221 Van Street SE (corner Van & N Streets, across from Nats Stadium)
$35 includes brunch and presentations
The Photographer in the Garden
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
Photography historian Sarah Anne McNear will consider how photographers from all eras have depicted the cultivated landscape and share floral displays and botanical studies.
Please note: This is the fourth and final program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
This March, Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel will celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by hosting Women Doing Work, an event supporting and highlighting women in partnership with Vital Voices. The event planned for Wednesday, March 13 will benefit Vital Voices, an international non-profit organization that identifies, provides training for and invests in daring women leaders so that they can create change in their communities and around the world. All are welcome to attend to learn from and network with some of Washington’s top businesswomen.
WHAT: Women Doing Work, a panel conversation about how D.C. women in business get it done
WHO: Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel in partnership with Vital Voices
DETAILS: Washingtonians can learn how to navigate the business world through powerful women leaders’ perspectives with this panel discussion and networking event held by Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel and Vital Voices to celebrate International Women’s Day. Guests can learn from Washington-based female leaders with different perspectives from successful business owners, mentors, and leaders to their respective organizations. These powerful ladies will speak to the community about how D.C. women in business get it done, followed by networking and mentor matching, professional headshots while shopping local female makers from Shop Made in DC and enjoying snacks and drinks provided by the hotel’s culinary cocktail bar, Radiator. All are welcome to attend. Ticket sales benefit Vital Voices.
Panelists include:
- LaJuanna Russell – Founder, President & CEO, Business Management Associates, Inc.
- Loren Bushkar – Managing Director of Global Membership Development, Institute of International Finance
- Stacey Price – Co-Founder and Creative Director, Shop Made in DC
- Telesa Via – Vice President of Sales, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
WHY: Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel has partnered with Vital Voices to further their mission to identify, provide training for and invest in creative and fearless women so that they can lead change in their communities and around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, this event will give the public the opportunity speak with smart, empowered women in the local community, receive tools for success, and make connections for the future.
WHEN: Wednesday March 13, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel
1430 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
TICKETS: Tickets are $15 with all ticket sales to benefit Vital Voices. Guests can purchase tickets to the event at: https://dcwomendoingwork.eventbrite.com/?aff=kimptonpromo
To learn more about Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel, visit www.masonandrook.com.
For more information about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org.
