Oct
25
Sun
Pizza and Dance Party @ Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley
Oct 25 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley will host a safe and socially distanced “Pizza and Dance Party” this coming Sunday in the vacant parking lot across the street from the restaurant, located at 48th Street and Windom Place, NW.

The morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructors, Owoade Kadara. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can take a short walk across the street to Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley (located at 4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) for a fresh out-of-the-oven pizza pie or lunch sized salad, which can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s patio or for takeout.

Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25., tickets which can be purchased here, are $24 and include:

  • The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
  • Choice of one pizza or a lunch sized salad*
    • Pizza options include: Margherita OR Macellaio OR Bosco OR Quattro Formaggi OR Genovese OR Atomica OR Siciliana OR Paesana
    • Salad options include Insalata Paradiso OR Insalata Romana
    • *Menu descriptions are included in the ticket link or can also be found here on the Pizzeria Paradiso website.
  • Space is limited as we’ll be dancing 15 feet apart. Masks are required upon arrival and may be removed during class.
Oct
31
Sat
Riverdale Park’s Fun Family Halloween @ Riverdale Park Maryland
Oct 31 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Station at Riverdale Park’s FREE, family-friendly Halloween event is this Saturday, 10/31 from 1-4pm.
 
Guests can enjoy socially-distanced outdoor activities including:
  • Mini golf
  • A self-guided photo scavenger hunt
  • A mystery prize raffle
 
Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy food and drinks from:
  • The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more
  • A food truck on-site
  • And, of course, candy

Click here for more details on the event and the safety measures being taken in regard to COVID-19. 

Nov
6
Fri
Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure at Hillwood @ Online
Nov 6 @ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure

Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:30-6 p.m.

Join Hillwood for a dynamic and engaging evening of family fun from the comfort of your own home! Explore the rainbow of colors at Hillwood through playful activities, fun games, and creative art making.
Presented in partnership with Rainbow Families.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Nov
10
Tue
BMA x NMWA: Healing @ Online
Nov 10 @ 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

BMA x NMWA: Healing
Join us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this virtual program, educators from both museums discuss concepts of healing in art. Special guests include NMWA’s Director of Public Programs Melani N. Douglass and Public Programs Manager Amanda Vercruysse to discuss the participatory online exhibition RECLAMATION: Recipes, Remedies, and Rituals.

WHERE
Online on both BMA and NMWA Facebook pages

WHEN
Tuesday, November 10, 12–12:45 p.m.

PRICE
Free. No reservations required. Add to your calendar here. For more information, email education@nmwa.org.

Nov
18
Wed
Shilling Canning Co. ‘Taste of Chesapeake’ Dinner @ Shilling Canning Co.
Nov 18 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.

The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Spike to our kitchen. I’ve been such a fan of his and I’m fortunate that I had the chance to work at A Rake’s Progress when it first opened,” says Shilling. “We’re happy to have Spike back in the district this month.”

Tickets are $125 (price includes gratuity) and reservations for November 18 or 19 can be made on Resy. Menus will be released the week of the event on shillingcanning.com and a beverage / wine pairing will be available as well.  The restaurant will follow all CDC guidelines with socially distant table settings.

Nov
19
Thu
Shilling Canning Co. ‘Taste of Chesapeake’ Dinner @ Shilling Canning Co.
Nov 19 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.

The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Spike to our kitchen. I’ve been such a fan of his and I’m fortunate that I had the chance to work at A Rake’s Progress when it first opened,” says Shilling. “We’re happy to have Spike back in the district this month.”

Tickets are $125 (price includes gratuity) and reservations for November 18 or 19 can be made on Resy. Menus will be released the week of the event on shillingcanning.com and a beverage / wine pairing will be available as well.  The restaurant will follow all CDC guidelines with socially distant table settings.

Dec
4
Fri
Tysons Corner Center Holiday Drive-In Movie @ Tysons Corner Center
Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Holiday Drive-In Movie

Friday, December 4 – Elf

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tysons Corner Center is bringing back it’s Drive-In Movie Nights. The fun will kick-off at 5:00 PM (movie starts at 7:30 PM) and will last until the movie has concluded with food available from participating eateries as well as some live entertainment, trivia, and music prior to the show. Tickets for Elf will be released the week of November 23rd.

Reservation required, with a donation of $10 or more to FOOD FOR OTHERS, a local nonprofit providing food to neighbors in need. Reservation link.

Dec
12
Sat
Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance @ Online
Dec 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance

Saturday, December 12

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Those Funny Little People is a one-of-a-kind entertainment company with life-sized puppets who dance, sing, and make people laugh. Making their television debut in 2011, Those Funny Little People appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent as four elves, an agent, and a showgirl. The group resonated with audiences everywhere and placed within the top 36 acts. Enjoy their holiday entertainment from the comfort of your home. Link to watch the live performance will be posted on the mall website.

Dec
19
Sat
Letter to Santa Watercolor Workshop @ Online (after pick-up)
Dec 19 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Santa is pulling into The Station! Join Santa’s crafting workshop and unleash your inner elf with a Letter to Santa watercolor workshop. Pick up your complimentary crafting kit at The Station PLUS a $10 gift card from participating restaurants at The Station.

Pick up your free watercolor kit at The Station on Saturday, December 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM and then tune in for a workshop at 4 PM with local artist and maker. Can’t make the workshop live? We’ll send a recording to all registrants.

Santa will be here before you know it! Drop off your letter to Santa at participating restaurants at The Station and share on Instagram (tag @thestationrp) to be included in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Burtons Grill at The Station.

Free kits are limited to the first 50 registrants. Don’t miss your chance to join the workshop live on Zoom!

Dec
21
Mon
Holiday Blood Drive @ Tysons Corner Center
Dec 21 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Holiday Blood Drive

Monday, December 21

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tysons Corner Center will be partnering with INOVA Blood Donor Services for a holiday blood drive in support of community blood needs throughout the holiday season. Donors who participate will be treated to season treats. Sign up link.