The Tea: Navasha Daya
In this online series, women musicians perform original work via livestream on the first Friday of the month. Each session includes a short interview, conducted over a cup of tea that explores the artist’s creative process. The Tea proudly welcomes Navasha Daya in September. The event streams live on NMWA’s Facebook page and at nmwa.org/livestream.
Navasha Daya is a gifted recording and performing artist, songwriter/singer, composer, producer, arranger, choreographer, curator and cultural arts activist who is known as a breathtaking performer. She has inspired women around the world, charting at #2 on Japan’s jazz and dance iTunes charts numerous times. Daya’s most recent album was listed as one of the 50 best soul albums of 2016 by Soultracks. Her impact on the world also reaches far beyond the stage and walls of the recording studio. Daya is an artist with a purpose; she is the cofounder and director of the Healing & Performing Arts of the Youth Resiliency Institute.
WHERE:
Online, streaming on Facebook and nmwa.org
WHEN:
Friday, September 3, 12–1 p.m.
PRICE:
Free. No reservations required. Add to your calendar here.
Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House!
Join on September 8th, 9th, or 10th (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) when Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House for a ten-year anniversary live outdoor theater performance of the award-winning 1950 classic All About Eve! Enjoy a picnic in the gardens of one of Georgetown’s most beautiful historic houses, and be transported to the golden age of Broadway for a timeless tale of ruthless ambition in show business.
One night, Broadway diva Margo Channing meets her biggest fan, the young and conniving Eve Harrington, who will do anything to achieve the spotlight. The world of actors, playwrights, producers, directors, critics and striving performers offstage playing commercials for Lux Radio and waiting for their big break come to life. Will Eve attain her dream of stardom, and at what cost?
TICKETS: $18 — benefit Dumbarton House museum and educational programs.
https://dumbartonhouse.org/
2715 Q St NW, Georgetown DC
5pm Picnic
6pm Performance
Bring a blanket for outdoor seating. Rain or shine. If rain, the performance will take place in Bellevue Ballroom.
Directed by Steve Rochlin
Cast: Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Fran Lanzone * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Chris Orr * Christina Sevilla * David White
Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House!
Join on September 8th, 9th, or 10th (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) when Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House for a ten-year anniversary live outdoor theater performance of the award-winning 1950 classic All About Eve! Enjoy a picnic in the gardens of one of Georgetown’s most beautiful historic houses, and be transported to the golden age of Broadway for a timeless tale of ruthless ambition in show business.
One night, Broadway diva Margo Channing meets her biggest fan, the young and conniving Eve Harrington, who will do anything to achieve the spotlight. The world of actors, playwrights, producers, directors, critics and striving performers offstage playing commercials for Lux Radio and waiting for their big break come to life. Will Eve attain her dream of stardom, and at what cost?
TICKETS: $18 — benefit Dumbarton House museum and educational programs.
https://dumbartonhouse.org/
2715 Q St NW, Georgetown DC
5pm Picnic
6pm Performance
Bring a blanket for outdoor seating. Rain or shine. If rain, the performance will take place in Bellevue Ballroom.
Directed by Steve Rochlin
Cast: Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Fran Lanzone * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Chris Orr * Christina Sevilla * David White
Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House!
Join on September 8th, 9th, or 10th (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) when Picnic Theatre Company returns to Dumbarton House for a ten-year anniversary live outdoor theater performance of the award-winning 1950 classic All About Eve! Enjoy a picnic in the gardens of one of Georgetown’s most beautiful historic houses, and be transported to the golden age of Broadway for a timeless tale of ruthless ambition in show business.
One night, Broadway diva Margo Channing meets her biggest fan, the young and conniving Eve Harrington, who will do anything to achieve the spotlight. The world of actors, playwrights, producers, directors, critics and striving performers offstage playing commercials for Lux Radio and waiting for their big break come to life. Will Eve attain her dream of stardom, and at what cost?
TICKETS: $18 — benefit Dumbarton House museum and educational programs.
https://dumbartonhouse.org/
2715 Q St NW, Georgetown DC
5pm Picnic
6pm Performance
Bring a blanket for outdoor seating. Rain or shine. If rain, the performance will take place in Bellevue Ballroom.
Directed by Steve Rochlin
Cast: Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Ali Dukakis * Fran Lanzone * Chaitan Jain * Emily Lenzner * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Chris Orr * Christina Sevilla * David White
10th Anniversary of The Van Metre Cornhole Challenge at Lost Rhino Brewing company, with proceeds being donated to local nonprofits. The fundraiser is open to the public, teams can register to play and raise funds at: mightycause.com/event/
WHO: Van Metre Companies Foundation, will host the event at Lost Rhino Brewing Company, a craft beer destination in Ashburn, VA to raise money for The Children’s Science Center, HomeAid Northern Virginia and Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation.
WHERE: 21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite #142, Ashburn, VA 20147
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 12 pm – 4 pm
WHY: The Cornhole Challenge has raised more than $500,000 for local non-profits doing great work in our community. That commitment to the communities where they live and work is an essential part of what makes Van Metre who they are. That’s why this year’s Cornhole Challenge focuses on non-profit initiatives helping to educate young minds, shelter the homeless, and care for the needs of children in our community.
ABOUT THE GAME:
It is recommended that each competing team raises at least $300. The format of the tournament—King’s Court—encourages the highest levels of fundraising. The more money a team raises, the closer their starting place to the King’s Court and the higher their chances of winning the tournament.
Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer Crafty Hour Pop-Up event, benefiting local non-profit The Tigerlily Foundation
Presented by AR Workshop Alexandria + Barrel & Bushel
Tuesday, October 26
6PM
Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Join AR Workshop Alexandria on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center for our final Summerfest Crafty Hour event hosted by Barrel & Bushel. On Tuesday, October 26th at 6PM AR Workshop Alexandria will be on-site to teach a Special ‘Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer’ Crafty Hour benefitting the Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer foundation providing education, awareness, advocacy and hands-on support to young women (15-45) – before, during and after breast cancer. You’ll receive all materials, instruction, and access to our video tutorial so you can complete your project at home. The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! You will get 5 skeins of chunky yarn in your color of choice and your blanket will measure roughly 40×50. This special event and project is complimentary (valued at $85/per person). Due to limited seating, this will be a ticketed event to participate. The cost of this event is $10/per person and 100% of your ticket price will be donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. Click here to register.
Join Synetic Theater for a killer night starting with a performance of our spooktacular show, The Madness of Poe followed by an indoor/outdoor dance party with all the food, drinks, tricks, and treats that a ghoul could ask for.
Featuring Food and Drinks from National Landing’s newest hit restaurant
Gather all your Basic Witches and Vampire RIPs for a party to wake the dead!*
Friday, October 29th
Doors Open at 7:30pm
The Madness of Poe at 8:00pm
Party til Midnight!
Ages 21 & Up
“DC’s hottest Halloween Party has EVERYTHING: aerialists, Edgar Allan Poe themed cocktails, dancing, physical theater, Georgian house music, and fun-sized candy bars.” – Stefan on The Vampire Ball
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*COVID Safety: Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test will be required for entry. Masks will be required during the performance of “The Madness of Poe” but will be optional for the indoor/outdoor party.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is delighted to announce Serve Your City / Ward 6 Mutual Aid as the beneficiary of the hotel’s Tenth Annual FANtastic 5K and Silent Auction. On Saturday, October 30, 2021, hotel guests, colleagues, visitors, and locals are invited to lace up their running shoes in support of advancing southwest, D.C. youth. Since its inception, the FANtastic 5K has raised over $302,000 for education and development efforts in Southwest Washington, D.C.
The FANtastic 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30a.m. in front of the hotel. Participants will follow a safe and picturesque course leading through the National Mall and concluding with a post-race breakfast and silent auction.
Andi Sullivan, captain of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit women’s professional soccer club and member of the U.S. Women’s National Team will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the day’s activities as brand ambassador for Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Sullivan will lead participants through a Washington Spirit pre-game stretch, cheer on runners and walkers, and meet with fans.
“As the brand ambassador for Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., I am excited to team up and assist in raising funds for a commendable organization like Serve Your City. Providing underprivileged youth in D.C. with life-changing experiences, many of which are offering access to sports and costly equipment, is dear to my heart,” stated Andi Sullivan, captain of the Washington Spirit.
For more than a decade, Serve Your City, a non-profit organization, has provided life-changing experiences and opportunities for at-risk D.C. students. Serve Your City seeks to offer black and brown youth in Ward 6 with inspiring experiences, tutoring, after-school enrichment, and lifesaving support.
The fee to participate is USD 35 and includes snacks, a pre-run stretching session, FANtastic 5K commemorative t-shirt, post-run buffet breakfast, admission to Silent Auction, and awards. Children 12 and under race for free. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to join, including dogs on a leash. Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. also welcomes the donations of those who don’t wish to participate in the 5K. For more information, please visit the event’s donation website at https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/10thAnnualFANtastic5K
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is coming to Washington D.C. on Halloween!
Do the Time Warp again with Events DC and fellow fans! The special limited-engagement tour is hosted by the original ‘Brad Majors’ Barry Bostwick (“Oh Brad!”) on Halloween night this year. The screening of the original unedited movie will include a live shadow cast and, of course, full audience participation. Attendees will have the chance to take photos with Barry Bostwick and have personal items autographed. Costumes are encouraged for the extra special costume contest during the event.
WHEN: Sunday, October 31 at 8:00 PM
Purchase your tickets on Ticketmaster HERE
WHERE: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, DC
1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032
HOW: General admission tickets range from $25.00 – $45.00 and are available through Ticketmaster or via the venue box office, which is open Wednesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Special pre-event VIP meet and greet packages are also available as additional options online.
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 18th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden – the perfect venue for holiday celebrations.
Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics under the direction of Director of Performing Arts, Neptune Pringle, III. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and all families will be entered to win prizes. Santa will make a special appearance with Georgie the hotel’s Canine Ambassador. This year, all families are welcome to take a photo with Santa after the ceremony in his very own Santa Suite.
Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit Horton’s Kids*. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s Tree Lighting. All families and guests are encouraged to bring a popular toy such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18.
To secure reservations for Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, please visit Eventbrite: https://fairmontwashingtontreelighting.eventbrite.com
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will also be accepting toy donations for Horton’s before and after the tree lighting ceremony from November 18th until December 14th.
* Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life. https://www.hortonskids.org/+
