Events/Things To Do

Fragrant Herb Workshop
Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Tour Hillwood’s herb garden before creating your own fragrant container of herbs.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Events DC announces tickets on sale now for 12^th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020. This year, the event will be held in a new location at the extraordinary Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is an annual gathering of embassy chefs representing countries across the globe. The event offers guests an immersive culinary experience that is unique to Washington, DC. The 12^th annual event has historically featured more than 40 participating embassies, who have proudly come together to showcase their home countries’ rich culture, unique flavors and traditions, culminating in a friendly food competition. The event’s new location within the Ballroom of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will allow for even more culinary delights and exciting entertainment, as well as educational programming, new for 2020. The culminating awards program will highlight outstanding beverages, regional cuisines and overall presentation.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 28, 2020
5:30 p.m. – VIP Early Admission
6:30 p.m. – General Admission

WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

            Ballroom

801 Mount Vernon Place NW

Washington, DC 20001

PRICE:   General Admission – starting at $65.00

All-inclusive ticket includes globally inspired sips, bites and live performances.  Admission also includes complimentary beer, wine and spirits.

VIP – starting at $135.00

 VIP ticket includes one-hour early access to event as well as a dedicated bar and seating area in addition to enjoying global sips and bites from participating embassies.

Cabana, ooh na-na.

Experience the luxe cabanas at THRōW Social™ DC (1401 Okie Street NE) first-hand on Friday, March 20. From 6 to 8pm that night, experience the Miami pool party vibe in Ivy City while lounging in the venue’s swanky rentable cabanas. Nosh on passed bites and sip on something summery during the cabana preview event, which takes place on the Palm Beach-esque top floor of the joint venue THRōW Social™ DC and Kick Axe Throwing®. Sample the space’s social games (iceless curling and FootBowl (football + bowling)) as DJ Mixxed spins or grab your squad and head to the photobooth. Tickets for the event, priced at $40 a piece, can be purchased here. 

Reopening Heurich House Museum’s Castle Garden bar, 1921.

WHAT: 1921 is opening back up for a Heurich Revivals Happy Hour! Senate Beer
and Heurich’s Liberty Apple Cider – the museum’s newest revivals – will be
available in cans for guests to enjoy a taste of history at a safe distance in the
Castle Garden!

WHERE: 1921 Sunderland Pl. NW, Washington, DC 20036

WHEN: Thursday, July 30th, 2020, 5-8pm

DETAILS:
● Beer and cider in cans will be sold for onsite consumption: Senate Beer is
$6/can and Heurich’s Liberty Apple Cider is $7/can. Water bottles will be
available for $1.
● The Castle Garden has limited capacity, which will be filled on a first come,
first served basis; fixed seating is limited, but guests may sit on the grass.
● Masks required in common areas; Masks optional within your group’s area.
● Guests must stay 6 ft apart from others whenever possible.
● If you are not feeling well, do not enter.
● 21+ only; valid IDs Required for Entry
● Outside food is permitted
MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/events/998062670636601/

Join Danny Lledó, the most-awarded paella chef in the United States, to learn the chef’s secrets for making the notoriously tricky – and notoriously delicious – Spanish national dish. For just $35, you can get a one-hour, personal tutorial in the fine art of paella from the world-renowned chef, who hails from Valencia, the cradle of the famous dish. Reservations can be made via Tock. Also worth noting: Xiquet DL is participating in the RAMW Summer 2020 Restaurant week for all to-go orders. Customers can check out the menu on the Xiquet website.