The Big Cake Exchange
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20005
On July 20, 2025, from 4pm to 6pm the National Museum of Women in the Arts invites you to an afternoon full of cake, art, and community building in collaboration with The Big Cake Exchange.
Participants are invited to contribute a whole cake and, in return, sample slices from a wide array of fellow attendees. The event will be hosted in the museum’s iconic Great Hall, with views of the assembled cakes from the mezzanine. To-go boxes will be provided to encourage sharing and minimizing waste. Whether amateur bakers or seasoned pastry chefs, guests are encouraged to befriend fellow cake enthusiasts while sampling sweet delights surrounded by beautiful art.
Standard event ticket includes museum entrance, a box to fill with cake slices, and complimentary yuzu green tea provided by YUZUCO. VIP ticket-holders can attend and sample cakes, without bringing a cake of their own; limited quantity.
Tickets and Reservations
Registration required.
General admission: $25
VIP: $75
When
Sunday, July 20, 2025
4 pm to 6 pm ET
Where
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Additional Information

Each attendee must bring at least one, whole, uncut cake (6” minimum diameter; 7-8” recommended). Guests are welcome to bring more than one cake.
Purchased cakes are permitted; homemade baking is not required.
No cupcakes, bars, or pre-sliced cakes will be accepted.
All attendees must bring a cake to enter; sharing tickets is not allowed.
Cakes containing nuts will be displayed separately; we encourage all attendees to label their cakes with ingredients and potential allergens.
Water and complimentary yuzu green tea, provided by YUZUCO, will be available onsite.
Each ticket includes museum admission and a cake-to-go box.
Further information on NMWA website.

Go-Go Legends Rare Essence Summer Kickoff
2025-07-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie Street NE, Washigton, DC
Go-Go Legends Rare Essence Bring Summer Kickoff to Ivy City’s Rooftop Tavern
Rare Essence, Washington’s premier Go-Go band for more than four decades, is a DC institution that has built a devoted fan base that spans multiple generations, drawn to the indigenous funk sired in the mid -70s by the late Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. Come to the Smokehouse early to dine in and enjoy our award-winning food. The event space will have standing room only, with limited Bottle Service tables available.
Date: Sunday July 20th
Time: 6 PM–11 PM
Where: The Tavern Rooftop at Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St. NE, DC
