Events/Things To Do

ArtJamz Artz Bazaar Thursday, August 1, 2013 930PM – 1230AM Come one, come all to a carnival fete featuring fascinating local art, Hannah the Human canvas, the bearded lady DJ CA$$IDY, magnificent live painters, discounted canvas and mysterious street art dolls. $15 online | $20… Read More

“Fashionably LOUD” Fashion Show is the creation of Anwaa Kong (Elite DC) & Harley (ROE The Agency). It will fuse together fashion & music and bring a splash of “haute” in the Nation’s Capital for “one night only”. There will be over 50 models gracing the runway… Read More

Heavy metal influenced Mexican guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, finish their country-wide summer tour at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. Selling over 1.2 million albums worldwide, this duo creates their unique sound with an instrumental blend of metal, jazz and… Read More

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers Special Guest: Railroad Earth Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 8 pm GRAMMY-winning pianist Bruce Hornsby and his touring band the Noisemakers showcase their mastery of multiple genres and improvisational skills at Wolf Trap. The Virginia native performs pop, jazz, rock,… Read More

OneRepublic Mayer Hawthorne Monday, August 5, 2013 at 7 pm $30-$45 OneRepublic brings unforgettable pop hooks, funky soulful interludes, and piano-driven rock to their Filene Center debut. They first gained popularity with their 2006 single “Apologize,” which at one point was the most popular digital download… Read More

Sat, August 10th  –  Sat Night Rooftop Fusion – 7pm-12am To Register: http://satnightfusion-aug10.eventbrite.com A night of spontaneous live entertainment and artistic fusion creations featuring LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES  & VIDEO ART BY DJ FOTIFO, LIVE PAINTING BY BRENDAN MARTINEZ & NANCY FLORES

The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, now in its seventh year, helps keep beaches, rivers and lakes across America “barefoot friendly.” In 2013, Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation, along with community volunteers, are embarking on a tour of 15 cleanups nationwide, stopping in Washington, D.C. Following the cleanup,… Read More

Admission includes: Founding Membership and   1-year subscription to the Friends of the Heurich House Commemorative glass Drinks & Hors d’ouerves Meet & drink with: The owners of DC Brau The creators of the Heurich’s Lager recipe Christian Heurich’s granddaughter Just as most DC residents… Read More

Event: “A Blending of Worlds” Location: Tryst – 2459 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost: $40 online, $35 at Tryst Register: http://tinyurl.com/l2eeemp Details: Described as a match made in liquid heaven, this event combines coffee and beer, two favorites of… Read More

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals with Very Special Guest: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm Direct from Vermont comes pop-rock band Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Their all-encompassing musical style—which feeds off of folk, country, blues, hard and alternative… Read More

Event: Rolle Bolle Belgian Beer Party Location: Penn Social – 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Date: August 16, 2013 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Cost: Tickets to enter tournament are $5, available at http://newbelgiumbikedc.eventbrite.com/ Details: New Belgium is teaming up with Penn Social to throw a party celebrating all-things… Read More

Ladies DC Summer Brunch When: August 17 @ 11:30 a.m. Where: Le Mirch 1736 Connecticut Ave. NW (Nearest metro: Dupont Circle) For more info you can also visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/173674709481264/ Join in for a lovely buffet brunch, bottomless mimosas, wonderful company and a fantastic… Read More

TRILLseekers,Trillectro Music Festival is back! Join in at the Half Street Fairgrounds for another historic event in our nation’s capital. This year’s lineup includes (in alphabetical order): Alex Young • A$AP Ferg • Carnage DJ Sliink • Gent & Jawns Ghost Beach • Gold Room King… Read More

Sat, August 17th –  Sat Night Rooftop Fusion – 7pm-12am To Register: http://satnightfusion-aug17.eventbrite.com A night of spontaneous live entertainment and artistic fusion creations featuring LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES  & VIDEO ART BY Party on Marz – Jagla Productions/SND+VSN, Live Painting by BRENDAN MARTINEZ & NANCY FLORES

The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art will transform into a cultural hot spot for the final “Asia After Dark” after-hours event of the summer Saturday, Aug. 17, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a night of exploration and discovery into Chinese martial arts and 3-D printing… Read More

Hillwood’s exhibition Living Artfully highlights the coordination involved in connecting Marjorie Merriweather Post’s seasonal residences. On this Serene Sunday, learn more about Post’s fleet of thirty-four vehicles and the Merriweather turboprop jet that seamlessly connected the estates, and take in the beauty of classic American cars of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s provided… Read More

“The Big Easy at Washington Harbor” August 19, 6-9 Tony & Joe’s 3000 K Street cocktail attire wacagala.com

An Evening with Chicago Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8 pm $30-$48 Known for hits such as “Look Away” and “25 or 6 to 4,” Chicago brings its distinctive horn-filled sound to the Filene Center. With songs that combine rock, classical, jazz, R&B, and pop genres all… Read More

The Storybook Tour August 24th 2013 Wineries: Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, Casanel Winery, North Gate Vineyard Everyone loves a good story, and this tour is full of them. The wines are delicious on their own, but the stories behind these family-owned wineries will make the wine and your experience… Read More

BYT invites you to our upcoming event: Cookies & Cream! Spend a Saturday afternoon gorging on all you can eat free treats from DCs top cookie chefs and ice cream makers! Advance discount tickets and more details at: http://cookiesandcream.eventbrite.com Featuring: Captain Cookie / Dolci Gelati / Farmers Fishers Bakers… Read More

GlamourHolics will celebrate the launch of DC’s first mobile boutique, Curbside Fashion Truck, Saturday, August 24th at Panache Restaurant. The event will bring together the who’s who of the Districts most fashionable crowd, and will bring exposure to this new mobile retail concept, where customers will… Read More

Sat, August 24th –  Sat Night Rooftop Fusion – 7pm-12am To Register: http://satnightfusion-aug24.eventbrite.com A night of spontaneous live entertainment and artistic fusion creations featuring LIVE MUSICAL

Raw Artist Showcase: EN MASSE A Natural Born Artist Event.. Sunday August 25th, make it out to Penn Social for the best RAW artist showcase yet! 7:00pm til 1:00am, Sun Aug 25 @ Penn Social, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004 RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts… Read More

LIVE MUSIC and PERFORMING ARTS Lise au Piano September 26. 8pm at Malmaison. $10-$15 In life as at the piano, Lise is a dainty package that packs a punch, nimbly performing delicate compositions and covering artists such as 50 Cent and rock band Noir Désir.… Read More

Carly Rae Jepsen Hot Chelle Rae Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 7 pm $30-$42 After skyrocketing to stardom and the top of the charts with the smash hit “Call Me Maybe,” Grammy nominee Carly Rae Jepsen will make her Wolf Trap debut. While growing up in Canada,… Read More

Carly Rae Jepsen Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 7 pm Billboard’s 2012 Rising Star Carly Rae Jepsen makes her Wolf Trap debut this summer, bringing her upbeat dance-pop tunes and catchy melodies to our beloved Northern Virginia stage. A native of Canada, the “Call Me… Read More

An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 8 pm $25-$42 The winner of four Grammys, alt-country musician Lyle Lovett brings his genre-bending music to the Filene Center. Lovett’s music features a mix of country, blues, gospel, and swing with a… Read More