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Ninja Sauce Release at City Tap Dupont 5:00 PM
Ninja Sauce Release at City Tap Dupont @ City Tap Dupont
May 2 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ninja Sauce Release at City Tap Dupont – Thursday, May 2 @ 5pm Those unable to make it out to Penn Quarter on Wednesday can join the Atlas team at sister restaurant City Tap Dupont (1250 Connecticut Ave NW) on Thursday for another chance to… Read More
Slate Wine Bar Annual Rosé Tasting 5:00 PM
Slate Wine Bar Annual Rosé Tasting @ Slate Wine Bar + Bistro
May 2 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Slate Wine Bar + Bistro invites guests to toast the return of spring and rosé season at their annual rosé wine tasting, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Rosé is made by juicing red grapes and allowing the juice to soak with the… Read More
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Official Tap Room Release at Atlas Brew Works 4:00 PM
Official Tap Room Release at Atlas Brew Works @ Atlas Brew Works
May 3 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Official Tap Room Release at Atlas Brew Works – Friday, May 3 Celebrate the official Tap Room release at Atlas Brew Works (2052 West Virginia Ave NE) on Friday, May 3. Beginning at 4pm, the flavorful beer will be available for purchase on draft and… Read More
SPECIAL PROGRAM: Beyond the Julep: Mint and Historic Cocktails 6:30 PM
SPECIAL PROGRAM: Beyond the Julep: Mint and Historic Cocktails @ U.S. Botanic Garden
May 3 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dwight Grimm, Owner and Head Mixologist of the Projectionists Club at the Greenville Drive-In, Greenville, NY Lamiaceae, commonly known as the mint family, contains over 7,000 species found around the globe. Many of the species contain distinctive medicinal and flavor properties that humans have been… Read More
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Melrose Georgetown Hotel’s Annual Derby Day Viewing Party 3:00 PM
Melrose Georgetown Hotel’s Annual Derby Day Viewing Party @ Jardenea
May 4 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 Melrose Georgetown Hotel’s Annual Derby Day Viewing Party. Guests are invited to experience the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” in Jardenea Lounge on Saturday, May 4, from 3-7 p.m., offering partygoers and racing enthusiasts an authentic Derby Day program including classic Derby cocktails and dining options.… Read More
Eighties Dream Night 8:00 PM
Eighties Dream Night @ The Airedale
May 4 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Party with a cause and come support one of the District’s newest non-profits, the DMP,  and their mission to provide affordable music education to adults! Come as you are or dressed to the nines, but be ready for a night of all things ’80s! Themed… Read More
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Capital Cantata at St. Peter’s on Capital Hill 12:10 PM
Capital Cantata at St. Peter’s on Capital Hill @ St. Peter's on Capitol Hill
May 6 @ 12:10 PM – 1:10 PM
The Washington Bach Consort kicks off spring with the return of their Capitol Cantata Series at St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill (313 2nd St., SE) beginning on Monday, March 4th. The series will run the first Monday of each month until May 6. The series continues the Bach Consort’s mission… Read More
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Downtown Cantata Series at Church of Epiphany 12:10 PM
Downtown Cantata Series at Church of Epiphany @ Church of the Epiphany
May 7 @ 12:10 PM – 1:10 PM
The Washington Bach Consort kicks off spring with the return of their Capitol Cantata Series at St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill (313 2nd St., SE) beginning on Monday, March 4th. The series will run the first Monday of each month until May 6. The series continues the Bach Consort’s mission… Read More
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René Lalique and the Art of Perfume 5:30 PM
René Lalique and the Art of Perfume @ Hillwood Museum & Gardens
May 15 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Nicholas Dawes, the United States’ leading expert on the work of René Lalique, will examine the evolution of the design and manufacture of glassware under Lalique’s influence in the golden age of perfumery. Please note: This is the fourth and final program in the Perfume & Seduction lecture… Read More
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“Ciguardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” 5:00 PM
“Ciguardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” @ Jack Rose rooftop terrace
May 16 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Jack Rose is kicking off “Savor Week” by assembling the the Ciguardians, a group of five legendary breweries who stand for all that is true independent craft, for an evening of beer, whiskey and cigar pairings. Five breweries – Cigar City,Country Boy, Maui Brewing Co., Three Weavers, and The Lost… Read More
ZooFari: Bite Night 6:30 PM
ZooFari: Bite Night @ Smithsonian National Zoo
May 16 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Boasting the city’s best restaurants, one-of-a-kind animal demonstrations and inspiring conservation stories, ZooFari: Bite Night, a benefit for wildlife sponsored by GEICO, returns to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on May 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, this year’s… Read More
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SAVOR Friday Favorites 5:00 PM
SAVOR Friday Favorites @ Jack Rose rooftop terrace
May 17 @ 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
On the night of SAVOR, Jack Rose will host a special happy hour honoring some of craft brewing’s favorites, featuring 10 local and national independent breweries who have helped paved the way for much of the craft beer movement: Allagash, Atlas Brew Works, Boulevard, Dogfish Head, New Belgium, Ommegang, Perennial, Port… Read More
Suzy Bogguss at The City Winery 8:00 PM
Suzy Bogguss at The City Winery @ City Winery
May 17 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Platinum-selling country songstress Suzy Bogguss is set to return to The City Winery in downtown DC Friday, May 17 at 8:00pm. Audiences can expect an intimate night of music backed by her new trio Craig Smith (guitar) and Elio Giordano (upright bass), two of Nashville’s finest players.… Read More
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“Saturday SAVOR Sendoff” 2:00 PM
“Saturday SAVOR Sendoff” @ Jack Rose rooftop terrance/dining saloon
May 18 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th – 2pm-6pm on the Rooftop Terrace; 5pm to close in the Saloon To cap off “Savor Week,” Jack Rose is opening its rooftop terrace early at 2pm to welcome five final breweries along with their owners, brewers and exciting beers for a special Saturday… Read More
Washington National Opera Gala 4:30 PM
Washington National Opera Gala @ Kennedy Center
May 18 @ 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Tony Award®-Winning Actress Christine Ebersole to Host Washington National Opera Gala Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Opera House   Washington National Opera (WNO) announces the addition of Tony Award®-winning actress Christine Ebersole as host and special guest artist for… Read More
WNO Opera Gala and Concert 6:00 PM
WNO Opera Gala and Concert @ Kennedy Center
May 18 @ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The 2019 WNO Gala pays tribute to John J. Pohanka for his legacy and leadership with Washington National Opera. Serving nearly 30 years as a member of the Board of Trustees, including a term as Chairman from 2003–2005, Pohanka has been influential in building the… Read More
American Pops: A Tribute to the Legendary Jerry Herman and His Music 8:00 PM
American Pops: A Tribute to the Legendary Jerry Herman and His Music @ Arena Stage
May 18 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
What happens when you combine a “Trading Spaces” star with a madcap musical about trying to trade one’s identity? Or a “Drag Race” contestant with songs about the larger than life “Mame”? It promises to be an incredible evening of entertainment as The American Pops… Read More
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Old Town Festival of Speed & Style  10:00 AM
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style  @ King Street near Old Town Waterfront
May 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The inaugural Old Town Festival of Speed & Style will debut on King Street near Alexandria’s waterfront on Sunday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The single-day free event will be span across three blocks on lower King Street and will feature approximately 60 rare and unusual… Read More
The Choral Arts Society of Washington presents Gabriel Fauré: Requiem 5:00 PM
The Choral Arts Society of Washington presents Gabriel Fauré: Requiem @ Kennedy Center Concert Hall
May 19 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present Gabriel Fauré: Requiem on Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 pm at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Concert Hall. The program is a stunning example of how, in a span of 25 years, musical… Read More
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MICHAEL BOLTON: The Symphony Sessions: powered by OmegaXL TOUR 8:00 PM
MICHAEL BOLTON: The Symphony Sessions: powered by OmegaXL TOUR @ Kennedy Center Concert Hall
May 21 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Grammy Award® winner Michael Bolton joins the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for a one-night-only performance this spring, led by NSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke. The concert takes place on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 8 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. From “When… Read More
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Flashback Friday with Mario Lopez 10:00 PM
Flashback Friday with Mario Lopez @ Decades
May 24 @ 10:00 PM – May 25 @ 3:00 AM
Whether as “Saved By The Bell’s” resident high school jock or waltzing into our hearts on “Dancing With the Stars, Mario Lopez is an iconic pop cultural superstar spanning Decades of excitement. He’ll be visiting Decades Nightclub, beloved retro-to-modern paradise on Friday night, May 24th… Read More
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‘All The President’s Men’ Screening 7:00 PM
‘All The President’s Men’ Screening @ AFI Silver Theatre
May 29 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Washington Monthly will host a screening of “All the President’s Men” and the legendary reporter featured in the film, Bob Woodward. The movie will be followed by a conversation with Woodward about his Watergate coverage, parallels to the Trump administration and other insights. The event, in… Read More
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