Dec
1
Thu
World AIDS Day Special Community Program & Candlelight Vigil @ The Corner at Whitman Walker
Dec 1 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Special Community Program & Candlelight Vigil

The Corner at Whitman Walker

1701 14th Street, Washington, DC

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

DC community is invited to honor and pay tribute to those lost during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The program will include remarks and reflections from community members, Whitman-Walker leadership, Japer Bowles, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs Office, and other notable guests and activations. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Corner followed by a candlelight vigil outside the building.

Dec
3
Sat
Native Art Market @ Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Dec 3 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Native Art Market

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3–4, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Make your holiday shopping special! Meet more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists offering handcrafted traditional and contemporary artworks. The museum’s annual Native Art Market features works by Indigenous artists from the Western Hemisphere. The weekend event offers visitors a unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks—including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. In its 15th year, the Native Art Market invites art lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity.

Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3hbte2g1nkubslb/Art%20Market%20Photo%20-%20Photo%20Credit%20NMAI%20Staff.jpg?dl=0

Dec
4
Sun
Native Art Market @ Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Dec 4 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Native Art Market

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3–4, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Make your holiday shopping special! Meet more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists offering handcrafted traditional and contemporary artworks. The museum’s annual Native Art Market features works by Indigenous artists from the Western Hemisphere. The weekend event offers visitors a unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks—including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. In its 15th year, the Native Art Market invites art lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity.

Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3hbte2g1nkubslb/Art%20Market%20Photo%20-%20Photo%20Credit%20NMAI%20Staff.jpg?dl=0

World AIDS Day: A Time to Pause, Honor, and Resolve @ Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Dec 4 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 4
World AIDS Day: A Time to Pause, Honor, and Resolve

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Whitman-Walker Health CEO, Naseema Shafi

Each December the world pauses to observe World AIDS Day, honor those affected by HIV, and resolve to end the epidemic. Despite all the pharmaceutical tools available to stop new infections and halt the progression of HIV to AIDS, a situation still exists where the benefits are not being equally shared across racial, ethnic, and regional groups of people. Ending the HIV epidemic requires a commitment to reaching those at greatest risk of contracting the virus and removing the stigma, social, and economic barriers that culminate in continued transmission and lack of access to health care. This World AIDS Day we take stock of the U.S. HIV AIDS epidemic, celebrate those working to end the epidemic and assess the work yet to be done.

Whitman-Walker has been part of the fabric of Washington, DC, and nationally for almost 50 years as a first responder and care-provider for those living with HIV; a leader in LGBTQ care and advocacy; a research center working to discover breakthroughs in HIV treatment; and one of DC’s most trusted partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all people are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing.

Dec
10
Sat
FitDistrict Studios Grand Opening @ FitDistrict Studios
Dec 10 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FitDistrict Studios & Energy Cafe will be hosting their Wellness Day & Grand Opening Event. FitDistrict is a premier fitness studio in the heart of Arlington, VA tha has an indoor cycling studio, a hot yoga room, an interval studio and an attached Energy Cafe serving up healthy food and drinks! Additionally, Local artist, Rajan Sedelia will be creating a live original piece of art during the event and there will be live music in the Energy Cafe by local group Sidewalk Soul.The event will be on Saturday, December 10th from 8am-5pm at 2300 Wilson Blvd. Arlington VA 22201 Arlington, Virginia 22201 and will feature complimentary samples from the cafe, complimentary fitness classes happening throughout the day, spots can be reserved by emailing aelman@fitdistrict.com, local vendors, health and wellness focused professionals, and a raffle!

Dec
14
Wed
Fashion Group International DC Holiday Party @ Barkada Wine Bar
Dec 14 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

What better way to celebrate a successful and fashionable year than to cheers with FGIDC!

Wednesday, December 14 | 5 – 8PM

Barkada Wine Bar
1939 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Free for members and non-members

Cash bar

Feb
4
Sat
19th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale @ Old Town Alexandria
Feb 4 all-day

19th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale, presented by Old Town Business
Saturday & Sunday – February 4 & 5, 2023

Alexandria’s Popular Winter Weekend Continues in Walkable Format

www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com

The 19th Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale returns in a walkable format for avid shoppers to score the best deals of the season – happening only once a year. The popular longest-running winter affair will take place over two days the weekend of February 4-5, 2023, throughout Old Town. The sale, which will be comprised of over 40 independent boutiques will take place in stores,
pop-up tents, and open retail spaces along King Street and select side streets. Kristen Jones Real Estate. Shoppers are sure to find the best deals from Alexandria and the region’s finest
retailers, indie brands, clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, and more. Attendees will get to shop from a wide variety of local brands at up to 80 percent off retail prices. The hours will
vary by store. Participating businesses will also have QR code stations and tents where shoppers can download the sale map and plot out their shopping plans or favorite spots to visit.

Get a jumpstart on the fun by participating in the giveaways being held leading up to the weekend event. Make sure to follow @alxwarehousesale and keep an eye on their Instagram for chances to win gift cards to a local restaurant or a chance to win early access to one of your favorite stores. This year’s event is presented by Old Town Business and sponsored by Kristen Jones Real Estate.

Feb
5
Sun
19th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale @ Old Town Alexandria
Feb 5 all-day

19th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale, presented by Old Town Business
Saturday & Sunday – February 4 & 5, 2023

Alexandria’s Popular Winter Weekend Continues in Walkable Format

www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com

The 19th Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale returns in a walkable format for avid shoppers to score the best deals of the season – happening only once a year. The popular longest-running winter affair will take place over two days the weekend of February 4-5, 2023, throughout Old Town. The sale, which will be comprised of over 40 independent boutiques will take place in stores,
pop-up tents, and open retail spaces along King Street and select side streets. Kristen Jones Real Estate. Shoppers are sure to find the best deals from Alexandria and the region’s finest
retailers, indie brands, clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, and more. Attendees will get to shop from a wide variety of local brands at up to 80 percent off retail prices. The hours will
vary by store. Participating businesses will also have QR code stations and tents where shoppers can download the sale map and plot out their shopping plans or favorite spots to visit.

Get a jumpstart on the fun by participating in the giveaways being held leading up to the weekend event. Make sure to follow @alxwarehousesale and keep an eye on their Instagram for chances to win gift cards to a local restaurant or a chance to win early access to one of your favorite stores. This year’s event is presented by Old Town Business and sponsored by Kristen Jones Real Estate.

Mar
1
Wed
Wellness Event with Womanica and The MVMNT Society @ Hotel Zena
Mar 1 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kick off Women’s History Month with a bang! Join at Hotel Zena for a 45 minute high fitness class led by Natalie Strahorn of The MVMNT Society while jamming to sounds by powerful women. The two have also partnered with Womanica Podcast – a daily podcast on Wonder Media Network that highlight important women throughout history.
Guests who attend will receive a complimentary swag bag from Womanica champagne to “cheers” us women and light bites by Figleaf at Hotel Zena.
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Hotel Zena
Price: $15 per ticket
Mar
25
Sat
Hello Kitty Arrives at Tysons Corner Center @ Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Mar 25 @ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hello Kitty Arrives to Tysons Corner Center

Saturday, March 25 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., The Plaza
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck tour is coming back to Tysons Corner Center with its all-pink cafe on wheels, carrying exclusive treats and collectibles celebrating all things Hello Kitty.