Bollywood Bistro will be launching a Curry Cooking Class on Thursday, January 26th from 7-9 pm to celebrate Basant Panchami, the birthday of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, and the festival that marks the beginning of spring.
Guests are encouraged to join the celebratory cooking class dressed in gold and yellow attire, as it symbolizes Maa Saraswati’s favorite color, and will be greeted with yellow flowers to accessorize their outfits while honoring the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
Executive Chef Sunil Bastola will host this class sharing his tips for preparing golden vegetarian dishes like Shai Paneer, Yellow Dal, and Malai Kofta. Guests will enjoy libations and light bites as Chef Sunil teaches them how to prepare the dinner’s featured dishes.
Tickets will be $75 per person and can be found via this link.
Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Tysons Corner Center Announces Lunar New Year Celebration
Asian American Chamber of Commerce to Hosts Line-Up of Activities at Center
Saturday, January 28, 2023
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA
www.TysonsCornerCenter.com
Tysons Corner Center in partnership with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce brings in another year of hosting the Lunar New Year. Located in the Fashion Court on the Lower-Level Nordstrom Wing at the center, this free event will include an array of artists and performances to celebrate the year of the rabbit including:
- Vietnamese Song by CDVNDMV
- Chinese Musical Instrument – Guzheng, Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble
- Chinese Dance by Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe
- Magic Show by Sun Magic
- Korean Dance by Korean Culture and Art of MD
- Indonesia Dance by Santi Budaya Performing Arts, LLC
- Mongolia Fashion Show, MONDO TRIP TODAY
- Dragon Dance, by Chinese Culture Institute
As part of the tradition, Tysons Corner Center will provide fortune cookies and offer giveaways and prizes during the event. This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by
Sunrise McLean Village Retirement Home.
Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Citizens Association of Georgetown presents the story of the African American history along the C&O Canal, the development of Trinity Catholic Church, and other congregations in the area. Plus, the program includes a musical performance by Ronald Walton.
Wednesday, February 1st
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
36th Between N & O Street NW
5:30 PM – CAG Member Reception
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Program
Program will also be livestreamed via:
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.
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.
Crêpe Day: Celebrate La Chandeleur!
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Enjoy crêpes, storytelling, art projects, and more amidst Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
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.
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.
Native Cinema Showcase Screening: Encanto
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
(USA, 2021, 120 mins.) Directors: Byron Howard, Jared Bush, and Charise Castro Smith
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. The magic of this wondrous, charmed Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child that is except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Special support for Native Cinema Showcase provided by the Walt Disney Company.
Patrons’ Show, the Art League’s biggest fundraiser, is back on Sunday, February 19, from 6–9 pm. Ticket holders may choose to attend the event in person at the Torpedo Factory or from the comfort of home via the streaming platform Vimeo. This much-anticipated event, now in its 55th year, allows ticket holders to acquire high-quality, original fine art—valued from $235 to upwards of thousands of dollars—while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists.
The Patrons’ Show Exhibit features over 600 original fine artworks donated by Art League and Torpedo Factory artists. It opens for viewing in The Art League Gallery and online Friday, February 3, two weeks before the drawing. Ticket holders fill the Gallery during these two weeks studying the artwork and noting their favorite pieces, so they’ll be prepared to select from the available artwork when their turn arrives.
At the Patrons’ Show event, the emcee announces the name of every ticket holder in a random drawing. Each person called chooses their favorite work of art from the Show to take home! In addition to the artwork, ticket holders may win other valuable prizes donated by local businesses.
Tickets for the Patrons’ Show fundraiser are $235 and can be purchased here.
Anyone can see the bevy of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, printworks, and more on the League’s Patrons’ Show 2023 album on Flickr; and download the handy Art Thief app to pick and organize their favorites on an iPhone, iPad, or iTouch (but grab a ticket if you want to claim artwork!).
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.
