Apr
17
Wed
Kendra Scott Summer Collection @ Kedra Scott
Apr 17 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Accessorize your look with the New Collection from Kendra Scott.
Time to get Campy!

Celebrate the launch of Kendra Scott’s Summer Collection.

 

May
4
Sat
Collector’s Night – Washington Project for the Arts
May 4 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Proceeds from Collector’s Night Art Sales are split 50/50 between the artists and WPA, whose share goes to supporting its artist driven programs through artist honoraria, travel, artwork production, and other direct program costs.

May
6
Mon
THE MET GALA Viewing Party @ Saint Yves
May 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join FGIDC for fashion’s most anticipated night of the year
THE MET GALA

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a buffet, a custom photo booth experience and a panel discussion with local celebrity stylists.

Local fashion artist, Cris Clapp Logan, will be in attendance, live sketching all of the best Met Gala red carpet looks of the evening.

Let’s not forget a prize for best dressed! Come walk our red carpet in your best “Camp: Notes on Fashion” themed outfit.

POST VIEWING PANEL

MODERATOR:

Anchyi Wei – Influencer

SPEAKERS:

Lindsey Evans, Stylist and Creative Director, Lindsey Evans Studio

Joy Kingsley-Ibeh – Founder, Kingsley Model + Talent

Kelley Kirchberg – Personal Stylist, Divine Style
Monday, May 6, 2019

6-10 PM

Saint Yves
1220 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Tickets:
FGIDC Members – $25
Non-members $35

Jun
5
Wed
FGIDC: The Business of Beauty @ Ivy Wild
Jun 5 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join FGIDC for a deep dive into the Beauty Industry. 

Guests will enjoy Glow shots, light refreshments and a panel discussion with local and national beauty entrepreneurs!

Gift Cards by South Block and beauty samples provided.

HOSTED BY IVY WILD

PANELIST

Natasha Estep, Manager at Blue Mercury

Mary Schulman, CEO/Co-Founder PYT Beauty®️

Tracey Garcia, Celebrity Makeup Artist

Funlayo Alabi, CEO and Co-founder of Shea Radiance

Jun
19
Wed
VIDA Fitness Fashion Show to benefit N Street Village @ VIDA Fitness
Jun 19 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

VIDA Fitness will host its second annual VIDA Fitness Fashion Show on June 19 to benefit N Street Village, the largest service provider for homeless and at risk women in Washington D.C.  The event will be hosted by Drag Queen Ba’Naka Deveraux, actress, performer and five time winner of D.C.’s Best Drag Queen Award. Bonobos and Modcloth clothing will provide a spectacular selection of evening and swim wear worn by VIDA Fitness models.

The event’s goal is to raise a minimum of $10k for N Street Village, who welcomes approximately 200,000 homeless and low income women each year. VIDA Fitness employees have volunteered to model and Bang Salon will transform them from personal trainers to high-fashion runway models with their talented hair and makeup stylist. Bonobos will dress the men in stylish evening attire and trendy swimsuits, while Modcloth outfits the ladies in stunning evening wear and sexy bathing suits. Ba’Naka Deveraux will host and emcee the evening of glamor showcasing each outfit and model while engaging the audience with her cutting wit and charm.

The Fashion Show, a ticketed event, will also offer a variety of exciting raffle items. All funds raised will be donated directly to N Street Village.

After the models have tripped the light fantastic on the catwalk Ba’Naka will entertain guests with an exclusive performance that is sure to dazzle and shine.

More details below:

Date & Time:     June 19, 2019 from 6-9 p.m.

Location:             VIDA Fitness, 1612 U St. NW at the Penthouse Pool & Lounge

Ticket Pricing:   $30 per person and includes drink coupon and light fare from Eat Well

$10 raffle tickets available onsite day of event

$300 cabana rental up to six people and includes three bottles of sparkling wine

Tickets are available online at http://www.nstreetvillage.org/vida

Clothing By:       Bonobos and Modcloth, models will showcase evening wear and swim suits.

Bonobos, men’s clothing:  https://bonobos.com/

Modcloth, women’s clothing:  https://www.modcloth.com/

In 2018 Bonobos and Modcloth donated $100k worth of clothing to Career Gear and N Street Village to support homeless and low income men and women.

Jun
20
Thu
Capital Arts Collective @ Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 
Jun 20 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Downtown DC’s newest pop up arts market launches as Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) hosts Capital Arts Collective. The series kicks off on June 20 and continues through September every third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area’s most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom designed items, home goods, and more.

Capital Arts Collective aims to celebrate and support the local art scene. The RRB/ITC is excited to welcome homegrown artisans to Wilson Plaza; with plenty of seating and eateries it’s the perfect place for art enthusiasts of all ages, to grab lunch, browse and shop from the best creators in the DMV area. Capital Arts Collective is a program of RRB/ITC and is sponsored by TCMA (A Drew Company).

 

View this summer’s artists: https://itcdc.com/capital-arts-collective/

What: Capital Arts Collective (#CapitalArtsCollective)

When: June 20, July 18, August 15, & September 19, from 10 am- 2 pm.

Where: Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle Station

Who: Free and open to the public

Jul
10
Wed
Dinnertime Documentaries: Bill Cunningham: New York @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 10 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM


Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood, complete with dinner at Merriweather Café and a documentary film that dives into the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

Jul
18
Thu
Capital Arts Collective @ Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 
Jul 18 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Downtown DC’s newest pop up arts market launches as Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) hosts Capital Arts Collective. The series kicks off on June 20 and continues through September every third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the area’s most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom designed items, home goods, and more.

Capital Arts Collective aims to celebrate and support the local art scene. The RRB/ITC is excited to welcome homegrown artisans to Wilson Plaza; with plenty of seating and eateries it’s the perfect place for art enthusiasts of all ages, to grab lunch, browse and shop from the best creators in the DMV area. Capital Arts Collective is a program of RRB/ITC and is sponsored by TCMA (A Drew Company).

 

View this summer’s artists: https://itcdc.com/capital-arts-collective/

What: Capital Arts Collective (#CapitalArtsCollective)

When: June 20, July 18, August 15, & September 19, from 10 am- 2 pm.

Where: Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle Station

Who: Free and open to the public

Capital Book Fest @ Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Jul 18 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Visit this downtown DC pop-up book sale on Wilson Plaza! Browse over 12,000 gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, all on sale for under 6$. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a used, donation-based bookstore benefiting the DC nonprofit Turning the Page.

There’s something for everyone at this sale: children’s books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers in amazing condition, classic vintage hardbacks, and more!

Jul
31
Wed
Dinnertime Documentaries: Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
Jul 31 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood, complete with dinner at Merriweather Café and a documentary film that dives into the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org