Events DC announces tickets on sale now for 12th 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 12th 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.
Engaging fans across the internet, author Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak, Shout) and artists Leila del Duca will appear in a virtual conversation with Politics and Prose based in Washington D.C., to celebrate the release of their first DC project, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed. The creative team will discuss continuing Wonder Woman’s empowering legacy and how they re-imagined the iconic DC Super Hero for a new, teenage audience.
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed explores Wonder Woman’s teen years and is a timely story about the refugee experience, activism, and finding the love and strength to create change. Anderson and del Duca examine powerful social issues like trafficking, gentrification, poverty, and American Idealism, while showing how important it is to be brave and fight back in the face of adversity. The themes of the graphic novel have earned it praise from Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, Ms. Magazine, Today.com, in addition to Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and School Library Journal.
On July 15, fans are encouraged to purchase Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed through Politics and Prose online ordering site or curbside pickup before or after viewing Live virtual discussion. Fans can register for the free event via Eventbrite. All purchased books will include a free bookplate signed by Anderson and del Duca.
WHO: Laurie Halse Anderson – New York Times Bestselling Author of WONDER WOMAN TEMPEST TOSSED, SPEAK and SHOUT; Leila del Duca – Artist of WONDER WOMAN: TEMPEST TOSSED
WHEN:
July 15
7:00 PM EST
In conversation with Leila del Duca
Washington, D.C.
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
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.
Here are short bios of these well-known comedians:
Kasha Patel: Named one of the “Best Undiscovered Comedians” in the U.S. by Thrillist magazine, Kasha Patel has a unique voice that couples life as an Indian-American and her love for science. Founder of “DC Science Comedy,” she produces science-themed comedy shows in the nation’s capital featuring funny jokes, stories, and songs. She recently gave a TEDx talk called “Sneaking Science into Stand-Up” where she shares a series of surprising revelations pulled from her analysis of more than 500 of her stand-up jokes. She has been featured in The Washington Post, BBC World News, the Travel Channel, the Science Channel, and hosted a mini series on NASA TV.
Maher K. Matta: Born in Lebanon and raised in the Deep South. His comedy focuses on observational humor and storytelling.
Rahmein Mostafavi: born in the Middle East, addresses social and political topics with a combination of satirical and observational comedy. Has worked for comedy in a long time and produces events in MD, DC, and VA.
Erick Acuña
Erick Acuña: improv performer at the Washington Improv Threater and Dojo Comedy. He is Peruvian, and has performed at comedy festivals in 20 cities around the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. His most popular show, “Acuña Acuna,” is a one-person comedy show based on his real life as a Peruvian Latino living in America. It has been voted by NPR, DCist and Broadway World as a “must-see show.”
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
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Blessed Sunday BBQ Tour & Take-Out Reserve: omuseum.org/bbq Tickets: $50/person O Museum partnered with The District Pit BBQ for this special summer BBQ Tour. This great new experience includes: a secret door tour through The O Museum In The Mansion and delicious BBQ take-out from The District Pit. |
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Traverse through the labyrinth Mansion, while you explore legendary themed rooms and exhibits and search for secret doors. After you tour, take home some delicious District Pit BBQ to enjoy. Select from: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, comes with 2 sides (chef’s choice). Hours: Tour appointments (based on availability) Sundays through September 6, 2020 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. (minimum time needed 45 minutes). Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (1 adult to every 4 kids). FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS • masks available and required Proceeds from museum tours, events and exhibits go to support museum programs. Bring your own shopping bags. 30,000 square foot gift shop! |
