Oct
3
Thu
Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers @ Hillwood
Oct 3 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
Alissa Schapiro, museum curator and art historian, will explore LIFE Magazine’s female photographers and their documentation of the fluctuating status of women in the United States while solidifying their own place within LIFE’s male-dominated photography staff.

Note: This is the first program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
10
Thu
@ Hillwood
Oct 10 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Mid-Century Muses: Looking at Fashion in the Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt

Thursday, October 10, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

Megan Martinelli, Hillwood’s assistant curator of apparel, jewelry, and accessories, will provide an in-depth look at Alfred Eisenstaedt’s role among twentieth-century fashion media, expanding upon the special exhibition Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt.

Note: This is the second program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
19
Sat
DC Mac and Cheese Festival @ The Lots at Audi Field in Buzzard Point
Oct 19 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Let’s Get Cheesy….

Food Trucks, Restaurants, Food Vendors, and Chefs from MD/VA/DC will be serving up the best Mac and Cheese creations!

There are also over 60 craft beers, wines, ciders, bourbons, whiskeys and spirits to sample.

Over 25 Kinds of Mac and Cheese

Live Music from DC’s Hottest Bands

Crazy Creations in the Chef’s Corner

and so much more…

TICKET OPTIONS

For A Limited Time. All tickets include a FREE Mac + Cheese T-Shirt.

2 FOR 1 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 10AM

VIP

$70 $50

2 for 1 tickets available to the first 100 ticket purchasers at 10am. After that tickets will be on sale for $50 for a limited time.

Valid Noon – 5pm. The VIP SESSION offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys: All-You-Care-To-Taste drinks, VIP toilets, 1 extra hour of tastings, souvenir glass, 4 Mac + Cheese Tickets, the Cheesy Chef’s Corner, and all Live entertainment. These tickets are limited and will SELL OUT. 

GENERAL ADMISSION

$40 $25

2 for 1 tickets available to the first 100 ticket purchasers at 10am. After that tickets will be on sale for $25 for a limited time.

Valid 1pm – 5pm. Each guest enjoys: a souvenir glass, All-You-Care-To-Taste drinks, all Live Entertainment, and the Cheesy Chef’s Corner. All Mac + Cheese dishes are a la carte.

MAC + CHEESE ONLY ADMISSION

$25

Valid 1pm – 5pm. Each guest enjoys: all Live Entertainment, 4 Mac + Cheese Tickets (a $12 value) and the Cheesy Chef’s Corner.

Oct
25
Fri
Salvation Army 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction @ The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner
Oct 25 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC to Host 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction
Annual fundraiser supports previously homeless young mothers with children and survivors of human trafficking throughout DC communities

When: Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

Who: In partnership with Bloomingdale’sThe Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC will host its 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon and Auction at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons’s Corner on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. News 4 Reporter Molette Green and News4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer are the tentative hosts for this annual signature fundraising event which helps women and children living throughout the community. Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auction will conduct the live auction—which in addition to event ticket sales and sponsorships, will raise funds to provide direct support to local programs including:

Turning Point Center—Founded in 1999, Turning Point Center is a transitional housing program meeting the needs of young homeless mothers and their children in the heart of Northwest Washington, DC. The program is open to women between the ages of 18 and 24. In addition to a safe and secure living environment—including fully furnished living quarters during their stay—the mothers receive independent living and life skills, encouragement to complete their G.E.D and beyond, and secure meaningful employment during the course of the program. Turning Point Center provides expert case management and skilled staff members to empower young mothers to take control of their lives.

Camp Happyland—For more than 50 years, this sprawling 220-acre residential camping facility in Central Virginia has offered activities for kids including outdoor swimming, fishing, paddle boating, arts and crafts, hiking, zip-lining, archery and more. Every summer, The Salvation Army gives 400 local children, mostly from low-income families, the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Happyland, providing them the opportunity to learn while having fun and fellowship away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC.

Anti-Human Trafficking Program—Founded in 2017, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command’s new Anti-Human Trafficking Program provides a 24-hour emergency response, with a residential component that includes comprehensive services designed to bring restoration to women and men who have been exploited. The program offers a 24-hour hotline and intake process, emergency transportation to the shelter, emergency beds for adult victims, a comfortable living environment in a secure and undisclosed location and specially-trained staff to work with victims and survivors.

For ticket, sponsorship and additional event info, visit https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/2019-sawa-fashion-show-luncheon/. To learn more about The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC and the programs they support, visit http://salvationarmynca.org/.

Nov
13
Wed
FGIDC: Elevate Your Social Media Strategy @ La Cosecha
Nov 13 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elevate Your Social Media Strategy

Join FGIDC as a panel of local industry experts take you through key strategies that will elevate your social media strategy. Topics will include strategies to gain followers, partnerships and collabs, tracking and analyzing campaigns and useful tools. After the panel, gain access to mingle and shop at luxury lifestyle brand Nova Bossa.

Guests will receive an exclusive gift from Nova Bossa, plus lite bites and cocktails from Serenata.
Moderator

Baille Benemelis – Regional Director, FGIDC

Panel

Cris Clapp Logan – Fashion Sketch Artist, CrisLoganArt

Elizabeth Pendergrass – Blogger, District of Chic

Britt Wells – Influencer, Britt Noelle

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

La Cosecha

1280 4th St NE

Washington, DC 20002

Members: $0

Non-members: $15

Nov
16
Sat
Disney Themed Trivia Brunch @ City Tap Penn Quarter
Nov 16 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

On Saturday, November 16, City Tap Penn Quarter will host a Disney Themed Trivia Brunch with Port City Brewing Company from 11am to 3pm. Guests can sign up for trivia the day of and the winner will receive two tickets to the She & Him concert at The Anthem on December 5 at 8pm.

Nov
27
Wed
Friendsgiving Family Feast at The Alex Speakeasy @ Alex Speakeasy
Nov 27 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friendsgiving Family Feast at The Alex Speakeasy – Wednesday, November 27 @ 7pm to 9pm

Join The Alex Speakeasy team for a Friendsgiving Feast on Wednesday, November 27. From 7pm to 9pm, enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of Cajun fried turkey, honey baked ham, sweet potato pave, honey goat cheese Brussels sprouts, string beans, cranberry compote, chef’s seasonal stuffing, mini pumpkin cheesecake, and more. Pair these holiday delights with an array of new winter cocktails like the Lord of Light with Old Raj 110 Proof Gin, Fernet Branca, yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters, Fire in the Hills with Bols Genever, bonal, Becherovka, Alpino & oolong bitters, salt, and oak smoke, and Juicy Dee with Rittenhouse Rye, blood orange shrub, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. For more information or to purchase your all-inclusive ticket ($45), visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friendsgiving-family-feast-at-the-alex-with-cajun-fried-turkey-tickets-81851858111. Seating is limited.

Nov
29
Fri
Oyster Oyster Roast @ Estadio
Nov 29 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Set to be one of 2019’s most exciting restaurant openings, the sustainable, seasonal and plant-centric Oyster Oyster from restaurateur Max Kuller, Chef Rob Rubba and barman Adam Bernbach is previewing their forthcoming concept with a new pop-up later this month. On Black Friday, November 29 from noon to 3pm, the trio will host “Oyster Oyster Roast” – a family-style oyster pan roast party at its sister restaurant Estadio complete with roasted oysters, oyster mushrooms, Oyster Mary cocktails and natural wines.
After announcing Oyster Oyster one year ago this month, Rubba, Bernbach and Kuller are thrilled to invite the public to another preview pop-up of the restaurant, set to open soon, in early winter 2019. They are embracing winter weather by shining the spotlight on one of the season’s most comforting oyster-centric dishes – the oyster pan roast. Traditionally a decadently creamy oyster stew, Chef Rubba’s version is vegan save for the oysters themselves, subbing in a pumpkin pecan “cream” made with a house toasted pecan ‘milk’ giving the broth a velvety, rich texture while remaining dairy-free.
For just $30 (plus tax and gratuity), diners can enjoy a four-course family-style feast, featuring Oyster Pan Roast with pumpkin pecan “cream,” chili oil and herbs;  Slow-Roasted Oyster Mushrooms marinated in garlic and warm spices; a Kale and Sunflower Caesar salad, featuring a vegan dressing made with sunflower seeds; and homemade Sourdough Bread with seaweed butter.
Beverages will be available a la carte, featuring an Oyster Oyster Mary from Bernbach; and several natural wines by the glass and bottle, hand-picked by Kuller.
“Oyster Oyster Roast” reservations are limited and available on Resy at https://resy.com/cities/dc/estadio?date=2019-11-29.
Oyster Oyster will continue hosting subsequent pop-ups to share their journey with hungry Washingtonians. For more information, please follow them on Instagram at @oysteroysterdc.
WHO:              Restaurateur Max Kuller
                         Chef Rob Rubba
                        Barman Adam Bernbach
WHEN:            Friday, November 29
                         12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE:           Estadio
1520 14th St. NW
                        Washington, DC 20005
Dec
5
Thu
La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture @ Sofitel
Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts around the world are celebrating Christmas with Art de Noel,  reinforcing the Christmas spirit with a global event uniting all the hotels worldwide around one theme expressing ‘Live the French Way.‘

At Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture – a night of French fashion will take place in the presidential suite on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Whimsically decorated for the Christmas holiday, the presidential suite invites all guests and visitors to live the French way with a night of shopping for French couture and accessories presented by Ella-Rue* while sipping on sparkling glasses of Moët Chandon.

            Ella Rue’s Krista and Alexa are experts at curating and pairing past designer pieces with current fashion creating the perfect French wardrobe.

Alexa, Chanel, Dior and Tiki are some of the couture designs being presented along with classic and nouveau accessories

In further celebration of Art De Noel, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant, Opaline Bar & Brasserie, will be also be whimsically decorated for the season.

            There is no charge for Sofitel’s La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture Nuit, for reservations, please visit Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-nuit-de-noel-haute-couture-tickets-83842225353

Tiger Fork Night Market @ Tiger Fork
Dec 5 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Join Tiger Fork as it transforms into a lively Night Market on Thursday, December 5, transporting guests to the streets of Hong Kong with several food and drink stands throughout the restaurant, a mini market stall selling Chinese treats, and a DJ to keep the spirited energy going all night long. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Cantonese restaurant in Blagden Alley has invited guest chefs Seng Luangrath of the lauded Thip Khao and Hanumanh, and Tiger Fork’s opening chef Irvin Van Oordt to serve creative street snacks, while Amor y Amargo head bartender Max Green will serve unique shochu cocktails throughout the evening.
Chef Seng Luangrath of the lauded Thip KhaoHanumanhPadaek, and Sen Khao, will serve a comforting noodle soup and sweet-meets-savory dessert:
Lao Khao Soi: Wide Rice Noodle Soup
chicken broth, fermented soybean pork tomato sauce, scallions, cilantro
Banana-Coconut Cake
fish sauce caramel
Tiger Fork’s original opening chef Irvin Van Oordt returns to Blagden Alley for one night only from his new home in NYC as a consultant for Pure Grey, cooking two creative snacks:
Glazed Pork Skewer
confit yolk, soy sauce
Chicken Salad
ikura Tonnato sauce, iceberg lettuce
And Tiger Fork’s talented current Chef de Cuisine Jong Son will serve the following dishes throughout the evening:
Gan Poong Gi-style Duck Wings
Mushroom Turnip Cake
oyster sauce
Special guest cocktailian Max Green of Amor y Amargo fame, and partner at ornate NYC cocktail den Blue Quarter, has created several cocktails incorporating unique flavors of sesame, shiso, yuzu and Japanese sancho pepper:
Diamond District
rye, sweet vermouth, sancho pepper, lime bitters
Long Lived
iichiko saiten, pineau de charentes, shiso tea, yuzu
Tequila Take-out
sesame-washed tequila, cointreau, soy, lime
Iichiko Shochu will be on-site offering complimentary shochu tastings. And Tiger Fork’s beverage director Ian Fletcher will serve several Night Market-themed cocktails.
Guests can peruse traditional Chinese wares from a mini market stall, such as Chinese Zodiac-inspired prints and rubber stamps from local artist Sarah Muse, specialty candies, fruits, trinkets, jewelry, herbs, and gifts.
And DJ beYou will spin upbeat dance music from 10pm to midnight.
Tiger Fork’s Night Market is free to attend and open to the public. No ticket or reservation for the event is required and walk-ins are welcome as all offerings will be first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit www.tigerforkdc.com or call 202-733-1152.