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Treasures of the Sea | Curator Lecture
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hillwood’s founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), lived near water in many of her homes, loved sailing aboard her yacht, and collected beautiful works of art made of precious materials found in the ocean or inspired by the beauty and mystery of the sea.
This lecture will explore the stories behind magnificent pieces from Hillwood’s collection from a monumental painting after Hans Makart to a series of seascapes by Ivan Aivazovsky, and other treasures.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lecture in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.

Capital Food Fight
2024-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 | The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
The 20th anniversary of DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight, presented by Instacart and Lineage Foundation for Good, is set to take place at The Anthem on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
“Just as DC Central Kitchen has always sought to fight hunger differently over the past 35 years, Capital Food Fight has always been a fundamentally different type of event,” says Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen. “Over the past two decades, we have come together to celebrate our local restaurant community and the relentless, innovative work of DC Central Kitchen on the front lines of hunger and poverty. We are so grateful to the thousands of attendees, restaurants, and sponsors who have helped us raise more than $12 million through the years in support of our work.”
Four new local chefs will join a storied list of notable chefs who have faced off in the head-to-head culinary challenge featuring a spotlighted secret ingredient. Michelin-star Chef & Co-Owner of Rooster & Owl and Ellie Bird Yuan Tang, Chef Sarah Ravitz of Shilling Canning Company (a former chef at two Micheline-starred Minibar),
Executive Chef Katarina Petonito of Eastern Point Collective restaurants (The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, Méli, and The Wells), and The Colada Shop’s Executive Chef Jova Urriola will step up to the stoves on the main event stage throughout the evening.
Their dishes will be judged by a panel of culinary icons, including Emmy & 4x James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Andrew Zimmern, acclaimed Chef & Restaurateur Kwame Onwuachi, Top Chef All-Star & Restaurateur Sara Bradley, Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman, and DC’s own Chef Ris Lacoste – the winner of the very first Capital Food Fight! Celebrity Chef and DC-based Restaurateur, Spike Mendelsohn, Chef Andrés, and local media personality Tommy McFly return as the evening’s hosts and emcee, respectively. DJ Tezrah will keep things rocking on the decks all night long as attendees enjoy libations and delicious bites from more than 80 of the DMV’s best restaurants and bars across two floors of The Anthem.
Tickets will be available for purchase at www.capitalfoodfight.org General admission tickets are $350, with VIP access
going for $625. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to a stage-front lounge area featuring small bites and special sips from some of the city’s elite producers.
All proceeds from Capital Food Fight, including donations, the raffle and silent auction, go to support DC Central Kitchen’s award-winning solutions to hunger and poverty in Washington, DC, from providing culinary job training to serving scratch-cooked school meals to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables at deep discounts to small corner stores across city.

Side Yards: Fall Celebration
2024-11-08 17:30 - 20:30 | The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
The Yards welcomes back Side Yards, the community’s favorite fall celebration of everything extraordinary, for its ninth year on Friday, November 8!
This year’s event promises a fresh twist with thrilling Lucha Libre performances, fan-favorite sideshow acts, including daring sword swallowers, magicians and mind-bending contortionists, as well as face painting and interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. With glow-in-the-dark giveaways, glitter tattoos, a live DJ, and more, there is something eye-popping for every guest at Side Yards!
The event is free to attend, but registration is required on Eventbrite. For more information, please visit theyardsdc.com.
WHEN: November 8, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

WHERE: The Yards Park, Washington, DC | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
HOW: The event is free to attend, but registration is required on Eventbrite. For more information, please visit theyardsdc.com.

'Valley of the Dolls...and Beyond' with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW,, Washington,, DC, 20036
Picnic Theatre Company returns with ‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’, an original parody performance of the 1970s camp cult classic film!
November 12, 13 and 14 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) at the exciting urban art space Dupont Underground.
6pm Cocktails, 7pm Performance
Plus an encore on Friday, November 15 at the beautiful Embassy of France – La Maison Française theater
6:30 Cocktails, 7:30 Performance
Four ambitious women reach the highest echelons of ultra wealthy New York society, pill-popping their way to fame and fortune in the eternal quest for love, money, career and happiness. Be transported with live action, video, and music to the private worlds of the psychedelic 70s in this hilarious satire of the rich and the pitfalls of excess!
TICKETS $20 all shows at: linktr.ee/picnictheatre

2025 Spring Style Event w/ FGI DC
2024-11-14 06:30 - 20:30 | Blu Dot, 3333 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Fashion & Trend Designs to Watch
Be among the first to discover Spring 2025’s hottest trends in fashion and interior design at this exclusive gathering inside a chic furniture gallery. We are also hosting an exclusive panel discussion—panelists will be revealed soon—you won’t want to be the last to know. Stay tuned and secure your spot before it’s too late!
Get your tickets now for Thu, Nov 14, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Blu Dot, 3333 M Street NW, Washington DC 20007. This is an in-person event, so come prepared to socialize and have a great time!
Tickets:
FGI Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’ with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW,, Washington,, DC, 20036

The Cartiers and Pearls
2024-11-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join Francesca Cartier Brickell for a journey through Cartier’s natural pearl history, from extravagance to near extinction. Hear tales of her ancestors’ exploits, from adventurous voyages in search of the best pearls on the planet and the infamous exchange of a pearl necklace for a Fifth Avenue mansion, to surviving the natural pearl crash that almost bankrupted Cartier. Francesca, who has recently followed her great-grandfather’s century-old pearl diaries through the Middle East, will also share her own unexpected experiences.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
This necklace is on view in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean.
Firm of Cartier (French, 1847 – Present)
New York, 1900s
Pearls, diamonds, platinum
HYBRID PROGRAM
This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.
IN-PERSON TIMELINE
5:30–7:00 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building
Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop

7:00–8:00 p.m. | Lecture in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.
8:00 p.m. | Book signing. Francesca’s book The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family behind the Jewelry Empire will be available for purchase in the museum store.

‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’ with Picnic Theatre Co
2024-11-15 18:30 - 21:30 | La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20007
Picnic Theatre Company returns with ‘Valley of the Dolls…and Beyond’, an original parody performance of the 1970s camp cult classic film!
An encore will be held on Friday, November 15 at the beautiful Embassy of France – La Maison Française theater
6:30 Cocktails, 7:30 Performance
Four ambitious women reach the highest echelons of ultra wealthy New York society, pill-popping their way to fame and fortune in the eternal quest for love, money, career and happiness. Be transported with live action, video, and music to the private worlds of the psychedelic 70s in this hilarious satire of the rich and the pitfalls of excess!
TICKETS $20 all shows at: linktr.ee/picnictheatre

National Landing BID Community Cleanup
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | National Landing
National Landing BID will be hosting a Community Cleanup from 10 AM-12 PM.
Volunteers will gather at the Crystal City Metro (1750 S Clark Street), receive supplies, and are invited to enjoy a post-cleanup social hour at McNamara’s Pub along 23rd Street. The cleanup is one of the many ways the BID is investing in sustainable, long-term improvements to create a more welcoming and well-maintained community.
Guests should bring water, closed-toed shoes and comfy clothes.
More details and the link to register is here.

Machel Montano’s 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair
2024-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20566
The Kennedy Center announces additional Contemporary Music programming to take place in the Concert Hall on November 25, 2024, with Machel Montano’s 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair. Following his appearance in last fall’s Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice, award−winning musician Machel Montano returns to the Kennedy Center for an historic headlining concert. Presented as a special black-tie affair, guests are invited to attend “in style” for an unforgettable evening of music in celebration of the “King of Soca’s” 50th birthday. This special occasion will be a joy-filled event befitting Montano’s storied career and lifelong mission of bringing soca to the world.
About Machel Montano
Through his ever-evolving musical offerings, multi-award−winning artist Machel Montano works on his mission of propelling soca into the domain of mainstream music. From a career beginning at age seven, Montano has achieved countless accomplishments—highlights include performing at Madison Square Garden at age nine, performing on Star Search at age eleven, becoming the first soca artist to attain a headlining slot at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, touring with Pitbull, making history as a two-time recipient of The Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year at Martins International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), winning a Soul Train Award in 2014, 10 Road Marches and 7 Power Soca Monarch titles in Trinidad & Tobago, and performing at Coachella with Major Lazer. In 2018, Montano received an honorary doctorate in the arts from The University of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, Montano was inducted in to the Young, Gifted & Black Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Hall of Fame and received an award from Harvard University’s Caribbean Club for Entertainer of the Year in 2021 and received the lifetime achievement award from the Caribbean Music Awards in 2023. He will also receive the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York on August 25, 2024. Poised and focused on spreading soca music throughout the globe, Montano has toured extensively in fulfillment of his mission and has continued to revolutionize the genre.

City Center Tree Lighting
2024-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | City Center, 825 10th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Now in its 11th year, CityCenterDC’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting brings thousands to downtown DC to watch the lighting of its stunning 75-foot tree and kick off the holiday season.
CityCenterDC and Events DC are thrilled to announce that Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks will grace the stage alongside the American Pops Orchestra at the downtown destination’s Annual Tree Lighting, which takes place every year on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
“The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at CityCenterDC has truly become a centerpiece of the DC holiday calendar, with locals and visitors alike returning every year to participate in this beloved community tradition,” said Timothy Lowery, Vice President – Mixed-Use at Hines and General Manager of CityCenterDC. “Each year, we strive to make the next tree lighting better than the last – and we are absolutely elated to bring Jordin Sparks and the American Pop Orchestra to the CityCenterDC stage for this year’s tree lighting. With her dazzling vocals and holiday energy, this promises to be CityCenterDC’s best tree lighting yet.”
The popular event also includes family friendly entertainment such as complimentary face painting, balloon animals, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, and mini donuts, along with delightful surprises.
The holiday festivities will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The tree lighting celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. in The Park at CityCenter, on the corner of New York Avenue NW and 11th Street NW.

Experiential Orchestra at Library of Congress
2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Library of Congress, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8pm, the GRAMMY Award-winning, New York-based Experiential Orchestra (EXO) led by Music Director James Blachly brings one of its signature, immersive performances to the Library of Congress’s Coolidge Auditorium (Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE) to mark a trilogy of milestones – the Library’s 100th Anniversary, and two significant birth anniversaries for transformative composers Arnold Schoenberg (his 150th) and Julia Perry (her 100th). A pre-concert conversation with the artists will be held at 6:30pm in Whittall Pavilion. Tickets are free but an RSVP is required.
EXO’s performances have been described as “strikingly persuasive” by the San Francisco Chronicle and “immaculate” by Musical America, and bring listeners close to the music through imaginative and interactive experiences. At the Library of Congress, EXO gives the D.C. premiere of African-American composer Julia Perry’s Concerto for Violin with four-time GRAMMY nominee Curtis Stewart, who made the first commercial recording of this landmark 1965 work with EXO as part of their recently released album, American Counterpoints (Bright Shiny Things). In March, EXO, Blachly, and Stewart performed Perry’s Concerto for Violin at Lincoln Center as part of the 2024 Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival, co-presented by EXO and Videmus. For this concert, Stewart will play legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler’s Guarneri instrument from 1730, part of the Library of Congress’s collection.
In celebration of the Library’s 100th anniversary, other works from the Library’s collections will be highlighted, including Irving Fine’s lush Serious Song: A Lament for String Orchestra and Alan Hovhaness’ touching tribute, In Memory of an Artist.
This concert is presented through the generosity of the Verna and Irving Fine Endowment in the Library of Congress, with thanks to the EXO Creative Team and Pauline Kim Harris, Henry Wang, Ling Ling Huang, and Lady Jess for concept development.

The Lodge at National Landing
2024-12-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Metropolitan Park, 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202
The Lodge at National Landing returns for its second year, bringing a day of outdoor festive fun with a dash of Nordic hygge to Metropolitan Park. Presented by National Landing BID in partnership with Amazon, the holiday celebration invites families and friends of all ages – and four-legged friends – to enjoy a lineup of Après ski-inspired activities, live music, food and drink. Shop for unique gifts from local makers at the holiday market, hop aboard the winter train for a ride around the park, or cozy up under the big Lodge tent and enjoy festive performances.
Back by popular demand is National Landing’s Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition, this year featuring several neighborhood favorites:Colada Shop, Mah-Ze-Dahr, Surreal, Commonwealth Joe, Good Company Doughnuts, and Brij. Guests can taste test and cast their vote; the winner will be announced on-site.
Highlights ofThe Lodge include:

The Holiday Market: Shop unique gifts and seasonal gifts from local vendors including Block Print Bike, Cella Chocolates, Hello Wellness, KB Design Studio, Pick n Pack, White Lily Shoppe, and more. Find the perfect tree at The Lodge Christmas Tree Lot.

Selfies with Santa: Snap a memorable holiday photo with Santa himself.

The Lodge tent: Set in the heart of the Central Green in Met Park, enjoy cozy seating, ski-themed décor, delicious food and drink, and a cheerful lineup of live performances from Vaughn Ambrose Sextet, Dime a Dozen a cappella and more.

Holiday Train Rides: All aboard for winter train rides around Met Park (children must be accompanied by an adult).

For Furry Friends: Enter your pup in the Dog Sweater Contest for a chance to win fun prizes. Treat yourself to a pet caricature from a local artist or stop by the dog treat bar. Help local animals in need by adding to the Yappy Holidays Donation Tree.

Festive Crafts: Led by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, write letters to Santa, enjoy custom coloring pages, design holiday cards, and more.

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos: A splash of holiday sparkle for all.

Winter Outdoor Games: Play fun outdoor games throughout Met Park including floor curling, snowball throw, hockey foos ball, and more.

Food and Drink: Grab a bite at Quebec-inspired food truck, Urban Poutine, as well as an array of food offerings from National Landing restaurants. Stop by the Summit Bar for winter beers, ciders, spiked hot chocolate, and cocktails. Cast your vote in the Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition.

“We are happy to welcome the whole family to beautiful Metropolitan Park for a second year of holiday festivities at The Lodge at National Landing,” said Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, President and CEO of the National Landing BID. “In partnership with Amazon, we’re proud to celebrate the local talent of artists, makers and restaurateurs who are a cornerstone of our community.”

WHEN: Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 1330 S Fair St, Arlington, VA 22202
HOW: This event is FREE and open to the public. Admission is free; reservations are recommended.
In the heart of Virginia’s largest walkable downtown, The Lodge is easily accessible by Metro, walking or biking. Parking is also available along Crystal Drive. Garage parking is free for the first three hours on Saturdays, and then regular rates apply.

2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala
2024-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Salamander Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
The 2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala will be held Saturday, December 7th at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The theme of this year’s star-studded Gala – The 2024 Annual Tennis Creates Gala – represents the role USTA Mid-Atlantic plays in creating Community, Character and Well Being in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This year’s proceeds will benefit Girls Rule the Court, Community Facilities Restoration, and Junior Scholarships.
The Gala, presented by Onelife Fitness, will feature a VIP cocktail reception, a three-course dinner and wine pairing, the Tennis Creates Awards, live music and dancing, a silent auction, live auction, and paddle raise, all in support of the USTA MAF’s mission to champion tennis for healthier lives and communities, making the sport accessible to all in the Mid-Atlantic.
Husband and wife duo, both actors, models and philanthropists, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe will be the Gala’s hosts, bringing their celebrity and passion for philanthropy to the DC area. They will be joined by professional tennis players, tennis Hall of Famers, leading philanthropists, sports professionals and broadcasters, as well as many area business leaders, VIPs, and government officials.
The 2024 Tennis Creates Gala co-chairs are Maria and Kirk Galiani and Lee and Henry Fonvielle.
About the Gala Hosts:
Seven-time NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker is best known for her outstanding performance as “Teri Joseph’ on Showtime’s award-winning original series “Soul Food.” Most currently, Parker stars as Lisa Todd Wexley in the HBO Max comedy-drama series “And Just Like That,” the sequel to HBO’s hit series, “Sex and the City.” German native Boris Kodjoe is best known for his role in the television series “Soul Food,” which earned him three NAACP Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor. In 2019, Kodjoe joined as a regular on the Shonda Rhimes ABC series “Station 19.”
For more information about USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation’s efforts and how to get involved, please visit www.ustamidatlanticfoundation.org.

Lulu's CRUSH Holiday Wine Party
2024-12-08 12:00 - 15:30 | Lulu’s Winegarden, 1940 11th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year… Lulu’s Winegarden is hosting its last CRUSH wine tasting of 2024, on Sunday, December 8!
Themed “Holiday Wine Party,” the walkaround-style tasting will feature unlimited pours of more than 25 different celebratory wines (think: bubbles, winter whites and dinner party-friendly reds), plus a bottomless Breakfast Taco Bar, and holiday gifting opportunities with deep discounts on take-home bottles.
The two-time RAMMY finalist for “Wine Program of the Year” is hosting the tasting in its festively-transformed, heated desert wonderland patio dubbed “Lulu’s Wine(ter)garden” for the cold season – bringing boundless holiday cheer in the form of hanging ornaments and metal stars, glowing lanterns, fiery chimineas, illuminated luminarias, cactus Christmas trees, lush pine garlands, sparkling string lights, wreaths, tinsel & more.
The Sunday afternoon tasting fest offers unlimited tastes of more than 25 different wines, this month focusing on celebratory sparklings, full-bodied winter whites, holiday dinner-paired reds and more seasonal vinos.
To complement the wines, attendees can chow down on all-you-can-eat breakfast tacos from chef/partner Cable Smith (featuring soft scrambled egg, melty cheddar cheese and fresh pico de gallo, plus crispy bacon/hatch green chile; smoked brisket/avocado; or black bean/crispy potato hash) alongside an assortment of homemade salsas.
And if you’re looking for some holiday hostess gifts, a present for the wine-lover, or just need some wines for holiday dinners this season, Lulu’s will offer special super-discounted retail pricing on all take-home purchases (available by the bottle or case).
Designed to be unpretentious, fun and interactive, the tasting offers guests the chance to mingle with other wine-lovers and talk all-things-wine with vineyard representatives, learning about what they like (and what they don’t), and asking all the burning wine questions they’ve always wanted to ask!
The Southwest-inspired wine garden will host two sessions on Sunday, December 8: noon-1:30pm and 2-3:30pm. Tickets are just $55/person (plus tax/gratuity), which include unlimited wine tastings from approximately 25 different labels, breakfast tacos, and discounted retail pricing on take-home bottles and cases.
Tickets to Lulu’s “CRUSH: Holiday Wine Party” tasting can be booked on Resy.

Calico Winter Festival
2024-12-08 13:00 - 21:00 | Calico, 50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Calico is welcoming the holiday season with a its 4th annual Winter Festival on Sunday, December 8, complete with ornament painting, an ugly sweater contest and seasonal food and drink. The party is free to attend and open to the public.
From 1 to 9 pm, the heated urban backyard in Blagden Alley will be decked out as a charming winter wonderland for the holidays.
Guests can get crafty by painting decorative ornaments (starting at $5/each) with complimentary communal painting and decorating supplies.
Other wintry food and drink offerings (sold a la carte) will include boozy cookie shots and hot cocktails from bar director Ian Fletcher, and comforting mugs of soup and topped tots.
There will also be special surprises with photo opportunities for pets and people.
And attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the Blagden Alley bar, with prizes for the winners.
Calico’s 4th annual Winter Festival is free to attend and open to the public, with ornaments, food and drink sold a la carte.
WHO: Calico
WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 2024
1 pm – 9 pm

WHERE: Calico
50 Blagden Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001

Q&A with Renée Fleming
2024-12-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Tues. Dec. 10 is the last Q&A of 2024: what Carol Joynt claims is “sure to be a riveting conversation” with international opera star Renée Fleming. In addition to her remarkable life and career, they will discuss her work with NIH in studying the ways music can improve brain health. “I have the privilege of being in a flow state almost every time I perform,” she says. “I feel so happy and calm when I get off stage.”
Make your reservation today with the Georgetown Club.
Phone 202-333-9330 or email reservationist@georgetownclub.org.

The fee is $35, all inclusive of lunch plus desert from Georgetown Cupcake.
Seating begins at 11:45, the show begins at noon
The Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Folger’s Annual Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute
2024-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
The O.B. Hardison Poetry series hosts its annual celebration of Emily Dickinson with a reading by the Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award winner Kimiko Hahn.
Hahn is the author of ten collections of poetry, including The Ghost Forest: New & Selected Poems. From the political to the personal, and from science to the journals of Matsuo Bashō, the celebrated Haiku poet of Japan, Hahn brings a lyrical gaze to all these subjects and more.
Poet and civil rights lawyer Sunu Chandy moderates the post-reading conversation with a book selling and signing to follow the reading.
Emily Dickinson’s famous black cake, specially prepared by SugaChef, will be shared for the occasion.

Rock the Holidays Concert
2024-12-11 18:30 - 23:00 | Culture House, 700 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC
Join Suspicious Package and friends for a Rock the Holidays concert and party at Culture House DC on Wednesday December 11!
Enjoy a toast to the holidays, rock and pop favorite tunes, and good times at this stunning urban art space and architectural historical landmark in the SW Waterfront area, 700 Delaware Ave SW
6:30 Drinks 7:30 Concert 9:00 More Drinks

Rock the Holidays!
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE @ Culture House DC
700 Delaware Ave SW
Wednesday December 11 2024
6:30 Drinks
7:30 Concert
9:00 More Drinks

Donations are encouraged to support the preservation of Culture House DC
ABOUT SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
Suspicious Package may be DC’s only band containing two Pulitzer Prizes and an Oscar, and has been dubbed “the house band of Official Washington” by the Washington Post. They have played the Embassies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Union, Washington Nationals Ballpark, Andrews Air Force Base, the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier in New York City, an 11th century castle arena on national television in Italy, and have performed Rolling Stones songs with the Rolling Stones’ Chuck Leavell and performed ABBA for Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Hillwood Lecture: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800
2024-12-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Please note: This is the twelfth annual lecture honoring the legacy of Hillwood’s former executive director, Frederick J. Fisher.
Andaleeb Badiee Banta, senior curator and department head of prints, drawings & photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art, will discuss the exhibition Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800, exploring the breadth of women’s contributions to the creative culture of early modern Europe.

Ugly Sweater Party
2024-12-13 20:00 - 2024-12-14 02:00 | Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA, 22206
Ugly Sweater Party at Astro Beer Hall
Celebrate the holiday season in style at Astro Beer Hall and their basement retro bar, 1969’s Ugly Sweater Party. On Friday December 13th from 8PM to 2AM, guests are invited to fashion their favorite holiday sweater for a chance to win a gift card to Astro Beer Hall. The winner of the ugliest sweater overall will win a $100 gift card, and winners of the most vintage and most festive sweaters will each win a $50 gift card. From 8PM to 9PM, guests are encouraged to donate a canned good to get a 25 cent can of beer in exchange. Festive holiday libations are available to sip on throughout the event, including a Gingerbread Espresso Martini ($15), Peppermint Espresso Martini ($15), and Cranberry Margarita ($13). At 1969, guests can enjoy a Mini Cake Doughnut Bar, with three holiday themed mini cake doughnuts available for $1 from 9PM to 11PM. Follow along for more details on Astro’s Instagram and Facebook.

Astro Beer Hall is located in the Village at Shirlington at 4001 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206.

National Chamber Ensemble Holiday Cheer Concert
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204
The National Chamber Ensemble is delighted to invite you to experience our annual Holiday Cheer Concert, a highlight of the season that brings joy and musical excellence to our community. Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Unitarian Church of Arlington, as we celebrate the festive spirit with an enchanting blend of classical, holiday favorites, and sing-along carols.

NCE’s Holiday Concert will enchant and inspire the whole family. Star soprano Sharon Christman and the winners of NCE’s Outstanding Young Artist Award string competition will captivate the audience with their performances. The concert concludes with a Carols-Sing-Along inviting everyone to join the spirit of music and song.

This year’s program promises a heartwarming evening filled with performances that showcase the artistry and vibrant energy of NCE’s talented internationally acclaimed artists and outstanding young guest musicians.
Event: National Chamber Ensemble’s Holiday Cheer Concert
Date/Time: December 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM

Mendoza Hoff Revels with Nik Francis + Mark Cisneros @ Black Cat
2024-12-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
The trailblazing, critically acclaimed Mendoza Hoff Revels will touch down in D.C. for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 21, for a special show at the Black Cat presented by CapitalBop. (CB can’t wait to bring Revels to D.C. for their first-ever show in the nation’s capital.)
Tickets start at $25. More info can be found at capitalbop.com/cbshows.
On Echolocation and in the live shows they’ve been playing over the past year-plus, Mendoza Hoff Revels embody a quintessential fusion of punk-rock spirit and avant-garde exploration. With guitarist Ava Mendoza and bassist Devra Hoff at the helm, this New York-based quartet’s electrifying sound locates it at the cutting edge of progressive rock, and has made Revels the latest darlings of the improvised-music world. NPR Music’s Nate Chinen named it one of his top albums of the year, writing: “The album isn’t a throwback, nor an attack on someone else’s orthodoxy; Mendoza and Hoff . . . are merely chasing their vision, with absolute unyielding conviction.”

Mendoza and Hoff both have a history of teaming up with world-class innovators across genres. The guitarist has collaborated with the likes of avant-garde icon John Zorn, genre-bending guitarist Nels Cline and free-jazz luminary William Hooker. Before starting Revels, her best-known solo project had been her experimental rock band, Unnatural Ways. The equally dynamic Hoff has performed with artists across rock, pop and experimental music such as Sharon Van Etten, experimental pop composer Julia Holter and punk legend Yoko Ono, displaying their versatility on over 100 recordings and gracing stages worldwide.
At Black Cat, D.C.’s legendary punk venue, the quartet will be rounded out by saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and drummer Ches Smith.
CB Presents: Mendoza Hoff Revels with Nik Francis + Mark Cisneros
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024
at Black Cat
Info: www.capitalbop.com/cbshows
Tickets: www.blackcatdc.com/shows/capital-bop.html

Noon Yards New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 13:00 | The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
The Yards is bringing back Noon Yards Eve, the community’s favorite bedtime-friendly New Year’s celebration for young ones to ring in 2025!
Celebrate with family-friendly, free activities for all ages to enjoy, like trackless train rides, bounce houses, glitter tattoos, and carnival games. Guests are invited to groove to beats from a DJ, dive into arts and crafts, enjoy a specialty magic show, capture the last moments of 2024 in a photo booth and more!
The event will culminate with the highly-anticipated countdown and balloon drop celebration at noon, allowing kids of all ages to ring in the New Year!
HOW: Noon Yards is free to attend, but registration is required on Eventbrite.

WHEN/WHERE:

Tuesday, December 31 | 10am – 1pm

The Yards Sundeck | 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Medium Rare's New Year's PJ Brunch
2025-01-01 10:30 - 16:00 | Medium Rare, 3500 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Kick off 2025…in your pajamas! Medium Rare’s annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch is on Wednesday, January 1st!
Guests brunching at the popular prix-fixe restaurant are encouraged to wear their coziest, classiest and craziest PJs for a chance to win $100 gift cards in four fun categories:

Best Family Jammies

Most Creative Pajamas

Best Group Theme

Most Festive PJs

While brunchers enjoy Medium Rare signature dishes such as Steak & Eggs, Medium Rare’s Famous Benedict, overnight-soaked French Toast, and bottomless mimosas for $34.95, the Medium Rare staff will be judging your fit!
Brunch Hours: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Medium Rare (ALL DMV AREA LOCATIONS)

Cleveland Park (3500 Connecticut Ave NW) – OpenTable
Arlington (3601 Fairfax Dr) – OpenTable
Bethesda (4904 Fairmont Ave) – OpenTable

Westfield Montgomery Celebrates Year of the Snake w/ Love is Blind DC's Taylor & Garrett
2025-01-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD, 20817
This year, Westfield Montgomery celebrates the Year of the Snake with cultural activities and performances for all ages.
Attendees can look forward to spectacular lion and dragon dances, captivating musical acts, dynamic kung fu demonstrations, and hands-on arts and crafts, including calligraphy and lantern-making workshops. Plus, don’t miss a complimentary photo booth activation. Each day will feature a similar lineup of celebrations, but the first weekend will kick off with opening remarks from Taylor and Garrett from Love is Blind DC, esteemed guests and Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) leaders. The festivities will culminate on February 8 with an exciting Lantern Festival, complete with interactive riddles and prizes for participants.
As part of this celebration, Westfield Montgomery invites shoppers to participate in a cherished Lunar New Year tradition by donating their gently used clothing to benefit Interfaith Works. Those who donate will receive a special red envelope, known as “hongboa”, or “lucky money” to redeem at participating retailers within Westfield Montgomery. Only from 11AM – 3PM on January 25th, while supplies last.
A full line up of the events can be found here and guest are encouraged to RVSP (for free) here.
January 25th

10:40AM – 11AM – Dragon parade inside Westfield Montgomery
11AM – Meet the Dragon at Center Court on Level 1 for opening remarks from CCACC, Westfield Montgomery and local dignitaries
11AM – 3PM – Cultural Performances, Arts & Crafts

Various live performances include lion & dragon dances to symbolize luck, happiness, braveness, and power. Musicals, singing, folk dancing, opera, kung-fu & martial arts, Taichi, folk sports, Guzheng, harmonica and more!
Exhibits and hands-on crafts include traditional Chinese painting & calligraphy, flour doll making, paper cutting crafts, origami, henna tattoo, fashion and more!

First Musical Reading of Damien Geter's "Delta King's Blues"
2025-01-26 16:00 - 19:00 | MLK Auditorium, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Over the past 3 years, IN Series has been collaborating with librettist and Cardwell Dawson Artist Fellow Jarrod Lee, and composer Damien Geter, to commission a new “blues” opera based on the life of blues legend Robert Johnson.
Johnson, according to legend, sold his soul to the devil to learn the blues, and in doing so invented the first truly American musical genre. The new Faustian opera, premiering in a fully staged production in the 25-26 season will receive its first musical reading with Curtis Bannister as Robert Johnson, Carl Dupont as the Devil, Melissa Wimbish as Virginia, Marvin Wayne Allen III as Willy, and Jonathan Pierce Rhodes as the son.
“The music of my chamber opera Delta King’s Blues is certainly a stylized version of Robert Johnson’s own blues making, but also incorporates a sound world that is akin to what we know as contemporary “classical” music said Damien Geter. “These palettes exist to place the listener in Johnson’s world, as well as the opposing, mysterious, and menacing place of the Crossroads where Johnson is said to have sold his soul.”
Delta King’s Blues
*new opera by Damien Geter, libretto by Jarrod Lee FIRST MUSICAL READING
DATE: Sunday, January 26 at 4 PM, reception at 5 PM
Location: MLK Library Auditorium: 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Tickets: show $35, $50 reception, $75 combination of show and reception
Purchase HERE
*proceeds from the reception will be used to complete the commission of this new opera

Further productions in IN Series’ 2024-25 season include Monteverdi’s Poppea, which runs March 14-29 at Dupont Underground, St. Mark’s Capitol Hill and Baltimore Theatre Project. The composer’s most famous and audacious final opera of love, power, sex, and betrayal will be brought to life by Artistic Director Timothy Nelson in collaboration with Indian-Canadian choreographer Hari Krishnan and the INnovātiō Orchestra, IN Series’ own period baroque band, blending music of South India in an evening of whirling passion, music, poetry, and Bharatanatyam dance. Concluding the season May 17 – June 1 is the long-awaited world premiere of Ethiopia, a “living newspaper” written by Arthur Arent in 1937 that fuses theater and music to tell the story of Italy’s colonialist attack on Haile Selassie’s Ethiopia while the world stayed silent. Banned by the Roosevelt administration and never performed, the work has been revived by playwright Sybil R. Williams with new music by Janelle Gill and will be showcased at Greenberg Theatre and Baltimore Theatre Project.

Alexandria Warehouse Sale
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-02 | Old Town Alexandria
21st Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale

When: Saturday & Sunday – February 1 & 2, 2025

Where: Throughout Old Town Alexandria, VA

Time: Varying between normal store hours

Event Details:
The 21st Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale, the longest-running winter affair, returns February 1-2, 2025, in a walkable format throughout Old Town Alexandria featuring unbeatable sales from 60 to 80% off.
With over 40 independent businesses participating from Alexandria and the surrounding region, shoppers can explore a variety of shopping experiences in stores, pop-up tents, open retail spaces, and select side streets along King Street. Shoppers can also discover incredible deals on indie brands, clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, and more.
Participating shoppers can download a sale map ahead of time to plan their shopping routes and highlight must-visit spots. QR code stations will also be available at participating businesses and pop-up tents to help locate shopping destinations easily. The sale map will be released the week of the event.
Get a jumpstart on the weekend fun by entering giveaways leading up to the sale. Follow @alxwarehousesale on Instagram for chances to win gift cards to local restaurants and participating shops.
The event is sponsored by Kristen Jones Real Estate.
Sample of participating businesses:

3 Sisters

529 Kids Consign

Alexandria Fine Rugs & Art

AR Workshop

Bishop Boutique

Bloomers

Boxwood

Comfort One

Era Edit

Eries Interiors

Gossypia

Look Again

Lucky Knot

Made In ALX

Mint Condition

Monday’s Child

Ms. Moxie

Mystique Jewelers

Nothing in Between

Old Town Books

Pacers

Penny Post

Pippin Toy

Principle Gallery

PS The Hive

Red Barn

Refresh

Sara Cambell

She’s Unique

Shop Made in VA

Ten Thousand Villages

The Genius Genus

The Pink Reef

The Shoe Hive & The Hive

Versailles Art & Rug

Vintage Mirage

For more information, visit AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com.
Website: www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com

Hillwood's La Chandeleur/ Crepe Day
2025-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring. In France, families celebrate by eating crêpes, which are round and golden like the spring sun.
Observe this holiday in festive French fashion and enjoy crêpes, storytelling, art projects, and more amidst Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures.

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Sunday, February 2, 2025
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
