Events/Things To Do

SMITHSONIAN at 8, in cooperation with Smithsonian Gardens, presents “A Party for the Season: A Garden of Colors” WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)  WHERE: Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Independence Ave.,… Read More

On October 2nd, Washington DC area native and The Bachelor/Bachelor in Paradise cast member, Ashley Iaconetti is bringing her fellow Bachelor in Paradise cast members to the DC area for “One Night in Paradise: A Bachelor Benefit” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area chapter and the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Services.… Read More

Atlas Brew Works 2nd Anniversary This Saturday, October 3, 2015 This Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 5 pm, help Atlas Brew Works celebrate their second anniversary!  Forget the rain, we’ll be partying inside and it will be pouring awesome beer and music at this party! We’ll have… Read More

On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., Facing Addiction will host an all-star comedy benefit, “A Tribute to Lost Laughs,” at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C.  The event will feature Bill Burr, Tom Papa, Nick DiPaolo and Mark Lundholm and will be hosted… Read More

FALL COMEDY CRUISE Cruisers are invited to climb aboard the Spirit of Mount Vernon on Saturday, October 3rd to experience an unforgettable night of comedy hosted by DC’s own funny man, Mike Brooks. Comedian Mike Brooks is one of today’s hottest rising stars and has… Read More

Les Dames d’Escoffier Washington, D.C. Chapter invites you to the 3rd ANNUAL CRAFT SPIRIT OF POE a fundraiser for grants/scholarships in food, beverage & hospitality Tuesday, Oct 6, 2015 6:30 – 9:30 pm Trend with DC’s best bartenders at The Loft at 600F as they… Read More

On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC, Inc will present a workshop at General Assembly with Brand strategist & speaker Dawne Hanks. The workshop will be on Understanding your local customer, The Do’s and… Read More

Bethesda Green Gala Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 Thursday, October 8, 2015, 6:30 – 9 pm The 6th Annual Gala will honor local green champions and feature a seasonal menu with fare from local purveyors, open bar with… Read More

WHO: Taste of DC will take over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2015. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest culinary festival, established in 1989, will bring to America’s Main Street two days of the region’s very best food, drink and entertainment.   WHAT: Attendees… Read More

Halcyon House will be transformed into 3 Kingdoms: Meeren, King’s Landing and The North Special Guest: DJ Kristian Narin (Hodor from Game of Thrones)

WHO: Taste of DC will take over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2015. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest culinary festival, established in 1989, will bring to America’s Main Street two days of the region’s very best food, drink and entertainment.   WHAT: Attendees… Read More

The glamorous DC’s Dancing Stars Gala will return for its sophomore year on Saturday, October 24 at the Hyatt Regency in Tyson’s Corner for this black tie event. The 2nd annual charity ballroom dancing competition launched by Fred Astaire Dance Studio-Fairfax’s owners and gala co-chairs,… Read More

Tickets are on sale now for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s frighteningly fun adults-only Halloween event, Night of the Living Zoo. The event, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ), will be held Friday, October 30, from 5:30 to 10 pm. With live music, craft… Read More

WHAT: NMWA Late Nights: Mod Women (and Men) Join us for a memorable “Mod-ster” Mash! Experience a retro glam, late-night reception for the opening of the special exhibition Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft, and Design, Midcentury and Today. Enjoy retro refreshments, vintage cocktails, open bar, dancing and… Read More