Nov
16
Mon
Diplomacy X Design @ Online
Nov 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

On November 19th,  Meridian International Center, in collaboration with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, is pleased to present Diplomacy X Design, a virtual panel to discuss the role of Fashion in Diplomacy moderated by New York Times chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, with four innovative leaders in fashion: Wes Gordon, creative director, Carolina Herrera; Mara Hoffman, founder and creative director, Mara Hoffman; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and co-creative director of Studio One Eighty; and Aurora James, founder and creative director, Brother Vellies.

The creative economy in which we are engaged, provides for us a way to engage and express our individual style and emotions. Today, fashion and the business of fashion even more so, has provided platforms for activism on the topics of sustainability, inclusivity, cultural appropriation, and racial and social equity. What we choose to put ON our body is a decision as much as what we choose to put IN our body. What we wear reflects who we are, our politics, and social change.

 

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
2
Wed
Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC Premiere @ Online
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join the Bertelsmann Foundation and DC Shorts for the World Premiere screening of the new documentary film Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM. This virtual screening is FREE and will be followed by a live panel discussion moderated by Pam Nash, DC Shorts Board Member and filmmaker. Please RSVP here.
In the Spring of 2020, protests against racial inequality filled the streets of the nation’s capital for weeks. While injustice in policing sparked the rallies, the issues behind the inequality stem far deeper. For decades, Washington DC has stood as a beacon for Black culture and community, yet a breakneck wave of gentrification threatens to erase this history.
Go-Go City dives into this rich tapestry, exploring the culture and sound of the Washington, DC, as well as the forces of economic and cultural gentrification that stand to mute them. The film interweaves scenes of protest as displaced communities rally around the city’s beloved Go-Go music to retake the streets.
To receive the Zoom link for the virtual screening (50 min) and panel discussion (60 min), please RSVP HERE.
Panelists:
Ricky “Rocksteady” Brown
Go-Go Musician
Samuel George
Go-Go City Filmmaker
The Bertelsmann Foundation
Peter Morgan
DC Shorts International Film Festival
Terrence Odom
Protestor
Sabiyha Prince
Anthropologist & Artist
Alona Wartofsky
Freelance Journalist
Robert White Jr.
D.C. Councilmember At Large
Mar
13
Sat
Flow + Feast @ Online
Mar 13 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Past Tense Yoga and Tabla, DC’s second Georgian restaurant, have partnered together for a yoga and cooking event, Flow + Feast. On Saturday, March 13, starting at 5:00 p.m., the virtual workshop kicks off with a 45-minute flow class led by instructor Meagan Estep.

Following the class, registrants will learn all about Georgian food and wine with a three-course dinner and a khachapuri-making demo from Tabla. Students must pre-register for class, and dinner kits will be available for pickup from the new Past Tense studio (located at 3221 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW *alley entrance) on Saturday, March 13 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The class includes a three-course dinner for two, with a “make at home” ajaruli khachapuri kit (includes ball of dough and cheese filling) and prepared pkhali: a vegetable paté of roasted carrots, walnuts and spices as well as khinkali: Georgian soup dumplings made with either pork and beef, sweet potato and ‘imeruli’ cheese or lamb (reheating instructions will be provided). *Following the yoga class, the Tabla team will lead a demonstration on how to form and shape the khachapuri dough.

Flow + Feast tickets are $50 inclusive of dinner and can be purchased here. Early bird tickets are available through Monday, March 8 for $45 with the promo code TABLA. An optional add-on of still or sparkling Georgian wine from the Tabla wine list is available for $25. If interested in purchasing wine, please email Kelly DiNardo directly at kelly@pasttensestudio.com.

Apr
17
Sat
Brunch on the Go Fun Run at The Yards @ Yards DC
Apr 17 all-day

The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.

Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!

WHERE/WHEN:

  • Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

  • April 17 – Osteria Morini

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette

      • 2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes

  • April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit

      • Signature Deviled Eggs for 2

      • Pastries for 2

  • May 1 – Chloe

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream

      • Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette

      • Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread

      • Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano

      • Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw

Apr
22
Thu
VineYards Dinner & Wine Tasting @ Yards Park
Apr 22 all-day

The Yards continues its series of springtime celebrations with VineYards April 22 & 23.

Centered around the neighborhood’s chef-driven restaurants, The Yards invites guests to enjoy a curated dinner and wine tasting experience that comes with everything you need for a fun night in: a stylish insulated wine bag, tablecloth, cloth napkins, napkin rings, and Yards branded wine glasses! This opportunity is available as a pick-up experience, featuring virtual tutorials and short educational clips from winemakers so you can learn how to pair wines with your favorite meals from home.

Participants can also enter a social media contest by posting a photo of their favorite part of the dining experience for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Steadfast Supply to complete their wine tasting night! Tickets are available here, and orders will be available for pick up at their respective restaurants on April 22nd and 23rd.

For $75 or $150, guests will receive the following items in addition to their meal for two and bottle of wine

  • 1 insulated wine bag

  • 1 tablecloth

  • 2 cloth napkins

  • 2 napkin rings

  • 2 branded wine glasses

MENU:

  • Shilling Canning Co. | 360 Water St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

    • Option 1: $75

      • Shilling House Ground Burger & Fries for 2

      • Edward’s bacon, cheddar, onion, ketchup, mustard, B & B pickles, & thick-cut fries

      • Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company

    • Option 2: $125

      • Steak Frites for 2

      • 7 Hills bavette, thick-cut fries, & ramp butter

      • Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company

 

  • Maxwell Park | 1346 4th St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

    • Option 1: $75

      • 1 Tahini Brownie

      • All the meats and cheeses

      • Nuts and olives

      • Half Bottle Gourgonnier Rose

    • Option 2: $125

      • 2 Tahini Brownies

      • All the meats and cheeses

      • 2 Truffle Pimento Grilled Cheese

      • Bottle Gourgonnier Rose

Apr
23
Fri
VineYards Dinner & Wine Tasting @ Yards Park
Apr 23 all-day

The Yards continues its series of springtime celebrations with VineYards April 22 & 23.

Centered around the neighborhood’s chef-driven restaurants, The Yards invites guests to enjoy a curated dinner and wine tasting experience that comes with everything you need for a fun night in: a stylish insulated wine bag, tablecloth, cloth napkins, napkin rings, and Yards branded wine glasses! This opportunity is available as a pick-up experience, featuring virtual tutorials and short educational clips from winemakers so you can learn how to pair wines with your favorite meals from home.

Participants can also enter a social media contest by posting a photo of their favorite part of the dining experience for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Steadfast Supply to complete their wine tasting night! Tickets are available here, and orders will be available for pick up at their respective restaurants on April 22nd and 23rd.

For $75 or $150, guests will receive the following items in addition to their meal for two and bottle of wine

  • 1 insulated wine bag

  • 1 tablecloth

  • 2 cloth napkins

  • 2 napkin rings

  • 2 branded wine glasses

MENU:

  • Shilling Canning Co. | 360 Water St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

    • Option 1: $75

      • Shilling House Ground Burger & Fries for 2

      • Edward’s bacon, cheddar, onion, ketchup, mustard, B & B pickles, & thick-cut fries

      • Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company

    • Option 2: $125

      • Steak Frites for 2

      • 7 Hills bavette, thick-cut fries, & ramp butter

      • Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company

 

  • Maxwell Park | 1346 4th St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

    • Option 1: $75

      • 1 Tahini Brownie

      • All the meats and cheeses

      • Nuts and olives

      • Half Bottle Gourgonnier Rose

    • Option 2: $125

      • 2 Tahini Brownies

      • All the meats and cheeses

      • 2 Truffle Pimento Grilled Cheese

      • Bottle Gourgonnier Rose

Apr
24
Sat
Brunch on the Go Fun Run at The Yards @ Yards DC
Apr 24 all-day

The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.

Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!

WHERE/WHEN:

  • Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

  • April 17 – Osteria Morini

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette

      • 2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes

  • April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit

      • Signature Deviled Eggs for 2

      • Pastries for 2

  • May 1 – Chloe

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream

      • Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette

      • Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread

      • Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano

      • Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw

May
1
Sat
Brunch on the Go Fun Run at The Yards @ Yards DC
May 1 all-day

The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.

Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!

WHERE/WHEN:

  • Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003

  • April 17 – Osteria Morini

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette

      • 2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes

  • April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • 2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit

      • Signature Deviled Eggs for 2

      • Pastries for 2

  • May 1 – Chloe

    • Includes:

      • 1 bottle of bubbles

      • Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream

      • Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette

      • Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread

      • Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano

      • Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw