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Taste of the Nation 6:00 PM
Taste of the Nation @ National Building Museum
Apr 9 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
This year’s event will be hosted by Chef Chair Mike Friedman, Dessert Chair Tiffany MacIsaac, Mixology Chair Gina Chersevani, and Sommelier Chair Nadine Brown. Taste of the Nation guests can look forward to: Bite-size fare from some of the District’s hottest eateries including The Red Hen,… Read More
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Dining Out for Life 5:30 PM
Dining Out for Life @ Various
Apr 12 @ 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
On Thursday, April 12th, diners across the Washington metro region will stand up against HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses by dining out at restaurants participating in this year’s Dining Out For Life® fundraiser (www.foodandfriends.org/diningout<http://www.foodandfriends.org/diningout>), benefitting Food & Friends. Now in its 30th year serving the… Read More
Toast of the Tour 6:00 PM
Toast of the Tour @ Mess Hall
Apr 12 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
“Chef Jess” Jessica Swift and Karen Hoefener of Nomad Dumplings will be among the women entrepreneurs giving talks and tastings at the Junior League of Washington’s (JLW) Toast of the Tour cocktail reception at Mess Hall, a business incubator and event space in Northeast Washington,… Read More
Washington City Paper’s 10th Annual Best of DC 6:00 PM
Washington City Paper’s 10th Annual Best of DC @ Organization of American States
Apr 12 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Washington City Paper invites you to join in to salute the best of the best in DC at its 10th annual Best of D.C. Celebration at the Organization of the American States Headquarters and Art Museum of the Americas beginning at 6pm. More than… Read More
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Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine Seasonal Culinary & Beverage Experience 1:00 PM
Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine Seasonal Culinary & Beverage Experience @ Park Hyatt Tea Cellar
Apr 14 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. will host a spring 2018 Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Saturday, April 14, focused on Japanese treasures.  Spring is cherry blossom season, merging two cultures, as these magnificent trees were a gift from Japan to… Read More
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America’s Promise Gala 6:30 PM
America’s Promise Gala @ Newseum
Apr 18 @ 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, will honor six exceptional leaders with its Promise of America and Promise Hero Awards on April 18.  The awards will be presented by General Colin Powell and Alma Powell, the… Read More
A Taste of Shaw Gala 7:00 PM
A Taste of Shaw Gala @ Howard Theatre
Apr 18 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shaw Main Streets will host its annual A Taste of Shaw Gala on Thursday April 18, 2018, from 7pm to 9pm. The annual event celebrates the neighborhood’s status as a nationally-recognized dining and drinking destination and is a fundraiser for initiatives that enhance and promote… Read More
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LUNGevity Foundation’s 7th Annual Musical Celebration of Hope Gala 6:00 PM
LUNGevity Foundation’s 7th Annual Musical Celebration of Hope Gala @ Mellon Auditorium
Apr 20 @ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington D.C. philanthropists, lung cancer survivors, scientists and friends will gather and boogie to the hits of disco at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Friday, April 20, for LUNGevity Foundation’s 7th Annual Musical Celebration of Hope Gala, Follow the Call of the Disco Ball. The disco-themed gala… Read More
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour 6:00 PM
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour @ Ronald Reagan Building
Apr 20 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Washington D.C. is an unforgettable wine tasting experience that features more than 200 of the world’s finest wineries pouring their best bottles. Sample exceptional wines and discover new favorites—all while in the nation’s capital.   Who: Meet and mingle with top winemakers and estate… Read More
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@ Barley Mac
Apr 21 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Get an early start to patio season with Barley Mac’s second annual Oysterfest on April 21. Owner Mike Cordero is serving up classic summertime favorites – oysters, chilled white wine, cocktails, beer and whiskey. Guests are invited to taste samples of the restaurant’s locally caught… Read More
Washington Tennis Ball 6:00 PM
Washington Tennis Ball @ Ritz Carlton
Apr 21 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)is hosting its annual Tennis Ball on Saturday, April 21 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. to support underserved DC youth becoming champions on and off the court. This premiere event will kick off with a VIP Round Robin Tennis Tournament… Read More
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March of Dimes March for Babies 9:00 AM
March of Dimes March for Babies @ Nationals Stadium
Apr 22 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Washington, DC families, businesses, and volunteers dedicated to the fight for the health of all moms and babies take part in this year’s March for Babies, March of Dimes biggest annual fundraising event.  Dave Velazquez, CEO Pepco Holdings is serving as the March for… Read More
Inaugural VIDA Fitness/DPR Citywide 2.5 Mile Earth Day Plogging Event 10:00 AM
Inaugural VIDA Fitness/DPR Citywide 2.5 Mile Earth Day Plogging Event @ Various
Apr 22 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get going on your spring cleaning, DC! This Earth Day, VIDA Fitness and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are inviting Washingtonians to experiment with the new Swedish-inspired, environmentally conscious fitness trend: Plogging – a fitness combination of jogging while picking up litter that offers a variation of body movements… Read More
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Global Good Fund Gala 7:00 PM
Global Good Fund Gala @ Inova Center for Personalized Health
Apr 26 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Global Good Fund, a social enterprise accelerating the leadership development of high-potential social entrepreneurs, will host its sixth annual Gala and Summit to present its 2018 class of fellows. Who:   Daniel Lubetzky, CEO and Founder of KIND, Gala Keynote Speaker (by video) Former Governor… Read More
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National Harbor Wine & Food Festival 12:00 PM
National Harbor Wine & Food Festival @ National Harbor
Apr 28 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
National Harbor Wine & Food Festival will return to the National Harbor Waterfront on the Potomac on Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th from 12:00PM to 6:00PM each day. The event is in a tranquil outdoor setting on the banks of the Potomac River and surrounded by the… Read More
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