Events/Things To Do

Nicholas Dawes, the United States’ leading expert on the work of René Lalique, will examine the evolution of the design and manufacture of glassware under Lalique’s influence in the golden age of perfumery.

Please note: This is the fourth and final program in the Perfume & Seduction lecture series.

• Cigar City
• After Sesh
• Port Barrel-Aged Barleywine
• Going Going Back Back to Tampa Tampa
• Guayabera
• Country Boy
• Nates Coffee Stout
• Cliff Jumper IPA
• Paw Paw’s Red
• Living Proof: Apricot Tart Saison
• Maui
• Mosaic Mo’ Betta
• Da High Life
• Imperial Coconut Porter Coco Bean
• Big Swell IPA
• Port Brewing
• Citra Swell
• The Lost Abbey
• Oude Testament
• Red Poppy
• Barrel-Aged Serpent’s Stout
• Three Weavers
• Day Job Pale Ale
• Seafarer Kolsch
• Southbounder Coffee Stout
• Sun Tap Session Sour

Boasting the city’s best restaurants, one-of-a-kind animal demonstrations and inspiring conservation stories, ZooFari: Bite Night, a benefit for wildlife sponsored by GEICO, returns to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on May 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, this year’s event promises to be a glamorous night of dining, drinking, bidding and dancing—all to support the Zoo’s important mission to save species.

“We love hosting ZooFari every year,” said Lynn Mento, executive director of FONZ. “What makes it so special and popular is not just that the food and drink are amazing, but that you’re enjoying the restaurant tastings in this beautiful setting where you have the chance to see animals, and meet some of the world’s leading conservation scientists. It’s a unique combination of great food, great drink and helping to save the planet … that’s a pretty good night!”

Most animal houses will be open, and the VIP Lounge, hosted by Charles Schwab & Co., will be at Great Cats Circle, where there also will be exclusive animal demonstrations. The only DJ to spin beats and cook at the same time, DJ Chef, will entertain all attendees, as will electric violinist Ben Hoyt, Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar and a food sculptor.

In addition to providing a unique dining and entertainment experience, the event will celebrate conservation work around the globe. Smithsonian scientists will be on hand to share stories with guests about how they’re saving endangered animals. Special stations will showcase five wildlife projects supported by Conservation Nation, an initiative of Friends of the National Zoo.

A silent auction is open to the public before and during the event. The auction features conservation-themed prizes, including animal paintings, behind-the-scenes tours at the Zoo and even the opportunity to name a wild tapir.

General admission tickets include access to the general event area, as well as complimentary food tastings, beer, wine, soft drinks and water, plus live entertainment and animal experiences. Four extravagant VIP packages include access to an exclusive VIP Lounge with the finest food and cocktails, as well as special parking opportunities, express check-in and more.

• Allagash
• Barrel & Bean
• White
• Atlas Brew Works
• 1500
• Dance Of Days
• Boulevard
• Space Camper
• Tequila Barrel-Lime Gose
• Dogfish Head
• Dragons And Yum Yums
• Liquid Truth Serum
• New Belgium
• My Nirvana
• Southern Vine
• Ommegang
• Pale Sour
• Witte
• Perennial
• Pilsner
• Prodigal Imperial Stout
• Port City
• Franconian Kellerbier
• Rivershed Ale (*Official DC Debut)
• Right Proper
• Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne
• Scenic Cruiser
• Two Roads
• No Limits Hefeweizen
• Sauvignon Blanc Gose

• Bell’s
• Hopsolution DIPA
• Oberon
• Official Hazy IPA
• Pooltime Tart Cherry Wheat
• Lickinghole Creek
• Blueberry Obsession
• Carrot Cake
• Juicy 10
• Nine Miles
• Maine
• Another One
• Lunch
• Mo
• Woods And Waters
• Union
• Balt The More IPA
• Sour Deezus
• Mountain Girl Hefeweizen
• Skipjack Pilsner
• Upland
• Champagne Velvet
• Boysenberry
• Raspberry
• Paw Paw

The inaugural Old Town Festival of Speed & Style will debut on King Street near Alexandria’s waterfront on Sunday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The single-day free event will be span across three blocks on lower King Street and will feature approximately 60 rare and unusual supercars from around the world such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston-Martin and Cobra for up close viewing enjoyment.

On display will be a collection of high performance and racing cars from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, paired with a fashion exhibition presented by the Old Town Boutique District. The fashion exhibition will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will feature Spring looks from Old Town Boutique District stores that pair with the themed cars on display. The event will also feature live music, street vendors, and provide festival goers an opportunity to explore Old Town shops and restaurants.

The festival is the brainchild of Rick Myllenbeck who is also the owner of Sonoma Cellar wine tasting room and restaurant in Old Town and is co-produced by a group of Alexandria vintage car collectors and enthusiast who travel across the world participating in classic and exotic car events. “This is all about the community and sharing,” said Myllenbeck. “We want to share beautiful cars and local fashion with residents and visitors, while bringing attention to Alexandria’s charming and unique Old Town area and benefiting Act for Alexandria – a terrific community-based charitable organization.”

EVENT DETAILS

What:  Old Town Festival of Speed & Style

When: Sunday, May 19, 2019

Where: King Street near Old Town Waterfront

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Fashion exhibition by the Old Town Boutique District from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m)

Website: https://www.festivalspeedstylealex.com/
Cost: Free

Weather Plan: Rain or shine

Whether as “Saved By The Bell’s” resident high school jock or waltzing into our hearts on “Dancing With the Stars, Mario Lopez is an iconic pop cultural superstar spanning Decades of excitement. He’ll be visiting Decades Nightclub, beloved retro-to-modern paradise on Friday night, May 24th from 10pm-3am. Decades is located at 1219 Connecticut Avenue, NW and you must be 21+ to enter. VIP Guest List https://decadesdc.com/events/

Washington Monthly will host a screening of “All the President’s Men” and the legendary reporter featured in the film, Bob Woodward. The movie will be followed by a conversation with Woodward about his Watergate coverage, parallels to the Trump administration and other insights.

The event, in partnership with American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre, is set for Wednesday, May 29, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Oscar-winning movie stars Robert Redford as Woodward and Dustin Hoffman as Bernstein; it dramatizes the Washington Post’s investigation into the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation, and that earned Woodward and Bernstein a Pulitzer Prize.

Woodward’s latest book, “Fear: Trump in the White House,” was an international best-seller. He’ll discuss his half-century experience covering Washington and multiple presidents with Washington Monthly Editor-in-Chief Paul Glastris. He will also take questions from the audience.

The Monthly’s Fourth Estate Film Series is a program of classic and contemporary movies about journalists and journalism, featuring in-person discussions with leading reporters, media experts, and film industry luminaries. All events take place at the AFI Silver Theatre at 8633 Colesville Road in Silver Spring, Md.

Other films in the series include “Broadcast News” and “The Front Page.” Further details are available at http://bit.ly/WMAFI2019.

Amanda Seales Presents: An Evening with Amanda Seales

Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and more, Amanda Seales doesn’t just make you laugh, she makes change in this evening of stand–up!

Tickets: $29–45