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The Cartiers and Pearls
2024-11-15 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | 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
2024-11-14 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
2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW,, Washington,, DC, 20036

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.

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.

Treasures of the Sea | Curator Lecture
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Asia After Dark at National Museum of Asian Art
2024-11-01 17:00 - 21:30 | National Museum of Asian Art, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20004
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced a special Asia After Dark program commemorating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 1, 5–9:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Dance and music performances, food, discussions, crafts and more are on the schedule, including a dance party with DJ Rekha to end the night. The full list of activities is available online. The museum also offers many resources to learn about Diwali on its website, such as virtual tours of related collections, educator resources and webinars.
Diwali spans five days and marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. Traditionally celebrated after the year’s last harvest, celebrants honor the goddess of abundance Lakshmi, inviting her to enter and bless their homes, temples and other public spaces. Lights are important to Diwali because Hindu belief holds that Lakshmi cannot enter a dark space.
More than 8,000 people attended the National Museum of Asian Art’s Diwali celebration in November 2023.

Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson PlazaThis free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun. Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall. Enjoy these fall activities: hay bale maze DJ and dancing strolling characters STEAM Storytime with the National Children’s Museum (10:30 am to 11:00 am): Experience an engaging reading of Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll plus a "ramps and rollers" activity where kids can explore motion through play. face painting balloon twisting pop-up book sale with Turning the Page mini pumpkin giveaway hands-on activities with Bambini and Bright Horizons-Triangle Tots Whether you’re wearing your best Halloween costume or just coming as you are, this festival is sure to bring out the festive spirit! To complement the autumn vibes, enjoy a cup of complimentary hot cider, and check out the local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) vendors. The event is free, open to the public, and weather permitting. Activities are available while supplies last. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-on-woodrow-wilson-plaza-tickets-1034023029717
2024-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20004
This free, midweek event invites DC visitors, local families, and downtown professionals to step away from the hustle and enjoy a day of seasonal fun.
Woodrow Wilson Plaza will come alive with the colors, sounds and all the feels of fall.
Enjoy these fall activities:
hay bale maze
DJ and dancing
strolling characters
STEAM Storytime with the National Children’s Museum (10:30 am to 11:00 am): Experience an engaging reading of Ricky, the Rock That Couldn’t Roll plus a “ramps and rollers” activity where kids can explore motion through play.
face painting
balloon twisting
pop-up book sale with Turning the Page
mini pumpkin giveaway
hands-on activities with Bambini and Bright Horizons-Triangle Tots
Whether you’re wearing your best Halloween costume or just coming as you are, this festival is sure to bring out the festive spirit!
To complement the autumn vibes, enjoy a cup of complimentary hot cider, and check out the local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) vendors.
The event is free, open to the public, and weather permitting. Activities are available while supplies last.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-on-woodrow-wilson-plaza-tickets-1034023029717

Fairmont Hotel HOWL-o-Ween
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 13th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 29 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm and 7:30pm.
Prizes, awarded at 7:00pm, are for best-costumed doggies with their people, including overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable, funniest and honorable mentions.
All dogs are treated to pawsome peanut butter doggie biscuits created by Fairmont’s pastry team; canine coolers are placed throughout the courtyard too. Humans can purchase spooky Halloween-themed cocktails and Puptails for four-legged guests.
Enter through the M Street Alleyway straight into the courtyard. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s 13th Annual Howl-O-Ween. No reservations are necessary.
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests and visitors and holding special events.

Music Salon at The Hay-Adams: Popular Brazilian Songs in Bossa Nova, Samba & Choro
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Hay Adams Hotel, 800 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
Music Salon at The Hay-Adams: Popular Brazilian Songs in Bossa Nova, Samba & Choro
As Washington, DC celebrates the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil, join PostClassical Ensemble and Music Director Angel Gil-Ordóñez for a performance celebrating the sounds of Brazil with popular Brazilian songs from the national styles of bossa nova, samba, and choro.

When:
Monday, October 28, 2024 | Doors open at 5:30 pm | Performance from 6:00 – 7:00 pm | The Hay-Adams Room
Valet parking is available for $32.00

Purchase tickets here.

Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Exhibition Lecture
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hillwood has partnered with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft and their Distinguished Artists Series to present artist Courtney Mattison, as part of a public program at Hillwood. A contemporary ceramic artist featured in the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean exhibition, Courtney will give a presentation detailing her artistic process and vision. After the lecture, participants can enjoy this special Hillwood exhibition with the artist and Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood’s chief curator and deputy director.
Four times a year, the James Renwick Alliance brings notable American craft artists from around the country to Washington, D.C. for the Distinguished Artist Series.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
Image credit: ©Courtney Mattison
Please note that when tickets are available, registration and ticketing for this event will be done through the James Renwick Alliance for Craft website. Hillwood members should select the “member” option when purchasing tickets.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
10:00-11:00 a.m. | Lecture by Courtney Mattison in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.
11:00-12:00 p.m. | Visit the exhibition with Wilfried Zeisler and Courtney Mattison.
12:00 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

Washington International Horse Show Military Night
2024-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.,, Upper Marlboro,, MD, 20772
The 66th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) returns to the Washington DC area this October at The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This prestigious fast-paced and fun event has been an equestrian tradition since 1958, with more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders coming together to compete in seven days of thrilling competition, entertaining exhibitions and special events for the whole family.

There are many opportunities for coverage throughout the week, including:

MILITARY NIGHT – Friday, October 25 (6:30pm)

A special night recognizing the service and sacrifice of the U.S Armed Forces. The centerpiece of the evening is a competition with a special American Flag jump, if cleared raised funds to support the mission of Tragedy Assistance program for Survivors (TAPS), a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.

Washington International Horse Show Barn Night
2024-10-24 18:30 - 22:00 | Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.,, Upper Marlboro,, MD, 20772
The 66th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) returns to the Washington DC area this October at The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This prestigious fast-paced and fun event has been an equestrian tradition since 1958, with more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders coming together to compete in seven days of thrilling competition, entertaining exhibitions and special events for the whole family.

There are many opportunities for coverage throughout the week, including:

BARN NIGHT: KIND WINS – Thursday, October 24 (6:30pm)

WIHS is excited to introduce the “Kind Wins” initiative that brings an inspiring anti-bullying movement from Sweden to the U.S., supported by Friends, a Swedish anti-bullying organization. With guidance from the WIHS Junior Committee, “Kind Wins” will be promoting positivity, good mental health and preventing bullying.

Barn Night celebrates the camaraderie of barns and horse-loving groups with contests and prizes. Full of fun with contests and prizes, WIHS Barn Night brings groups from local barns and organizations together for an evening of great competition, exciting exhibitions, and fun.

An Evening with Nat Geo Explorer Tara Roberts
2024-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts for this evening as part of the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean series!
Tara Roberts shares her experiences telling the stories of Black scuba divers searching and documenting slave shipwrecks, and explores the connections between these stories and themes in the Fragile Beauty exhibition.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
Images are courtesy of Tara Roberts and National Geographic.
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.

Hillwood's Spooky Pooch Halloween
2024-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens, enjoy Yappy Hour at Merriweather To Go, and participate in the annual costume competition.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4-6 p.m.

Lifelong Learners: Shakespeare 101: A Reintroduction
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
Lifelong Learners: Shakespeare 101: A Reintroduction
Oct. 16, 6:30–8 pm and Oct. 23, 6:30–8 pm
$150 | Learning Lab

Join the Folger for a two-day program centered on Shakespeare, his works, and new exhibition halls. This program is for anyone who wants to learn more about Shakespeare or find a new perspective on Shakespeare’s works, no matter your previous experiences. This program is the first offering in our “Lifelong Learners” series, an adult educational series offered throughout the year on topics relating to the Folger’s collection. www.folger.edu/whats-on/lifelong-learners-shx-101/

Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Exhibition Lecture
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Join artist Morel Doucet and gallerist Myrtis Bedolla in an engaging and insightful conversation moderated by Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator and deputy director of Hillwood.
This conversation will explore Doucet’s artistic practices and inspiration behind his work, including his pieces The Christening of Land and Water and Olokun, both on display in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, as well as Bedolla’s career as a curator, art consultant, and founder and owner of Galerie Myrtis, and her specialization in works created by 20th and 21st century African American artists.
There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the program.
Image courtesy of Morel Doucet and Galerie Myrtis.
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. | Conversation in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.

Morel Doucet and Myrtis Bedolla in Conversation with Wilfried Zeisler
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Dive deeper into the world of the oceans and the magnificent treasures featured in the special exhibition Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean in a five-part lecture series.

From Kahn to Godwin: STC History in Conversation
2024-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Shakespeare Theatre Co – Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC
Shakespeare Theatre Company celebrates the publication of Shakespeare in the Theatre: Shakespeare Theatre Company, co-authored by STC’s Artistic Producer Drew Lichtenberg and Deborah C. Payne, Professor of Literature at American University and former Research Consultant for STC. The event, From Kahn to Godwin: STC History in Conversation, takes place on Tuesday, October 15, and brings the authors together with STC former and current Artistic Directors Michael Kahn and Simon Godwin for a discussion about the company’s storied history, moderated by the New York Times’s Maureen Dowd.

Shakespeare in the Theatre: Shakespeare Theatre Company chronicles the history of STC from its time as a small repertory troupe at the Folger Theatre to an internationally renowned theatre with two theatre buildings in Washington’s Penn Quarter. From the three-decade tenure of founding Artistic Director Michael Kahn to his British successor Simon Godwin, the book chronicles the company’s artistic vision and growth alongside social and economic factors in the nation’s capital.

On October 15, Kahn and Godwin will come together for the first official event since the beginning of Godwin’s tenure to discuss with Lichtenburg and Payne the history of STC, its unique blend of telling classical stories and contemporary stories of epic scope, all while situated in the Nation’s capital.

Tickets for the event are free for STC subscribers and donors, and $25 for the general public. Subscribers and donors can reserve their tickets beginning today, and remaining tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 13. A signing of the book with the authors will follow the discussion.

Annual DC-Metro Modern Home Tour
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Various
WHAT: annual DC-Metro Modern Home Tour
WHEN: Saturday, October 5th – 10am to 4pm
WHERE: Homes are in NW DC, Arlington and Mclean VA, and Bethesda MD
WHO: Modern Architecture + Design Society are the organizers. listModern are the tour sponsors/afterparty co-hosts; LXRY Studio is the co-host of the afterparty;
PARTICIPATING ARCHITECTS: Alair Homes Arlington, Michiels Partners, ZEE Design, Travis Price Architects (showing his own home!), Gorman Architecture + Design, Paola One Design, and Core Build+ presented by HEIDER Company.
SUMMARY: The annual DC-Metro Modern Home Tour is in its 7th year running. This once-a-year celebration of modern architecture and design highlights some of the finest work by local architects and designers in the Greater Washington area. Tourgoers are invited to explore the homes, meet the designers, and find some inspiration on the annual Modern Home Tour!
URL: https://mads.media/2024-dc-metro-modern-home-tour/

National Landing’s Annual Oktoberfest
2024-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | National Landing
WHAT: Break out your lederhosen and raise your steins for National Landing’s annual Oktoberfest! Welcome the fall season and celebrate with a day full of dancing, cheers and revelry hosted by the National Landing Business Improvement District and District Fray.
Guests will enjoy traditional German music including Polka, Marches and Waltzes from The Alte Kumpel Band. Locally-owned Port City Brewing Company will serve up crisp lagers and ales – including their award-winning Märzen-style lager, Oktoberfest, as this year’s official beer sponsor. Cider and pub bites will be available from nearby restaurants including Crystal City Sports Pub, The Portofino Restaurant and Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique.
Adults can participate in a classic Stein hold and a costume competition to celebrate the best dressed and a braid bar by Drybar National Landing will be available!
WHEN: Saturday, September 28 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
WHERE: 2200 S Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202
HOW: Festival tickets are available for purchase at nationallanding.org/oktoberfest. Tickets are required and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Art All Night
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28 | Various
Experience the magic of Art All Night on September 27 and 28, as this free arts festival lights up all eight wards of DC. Inspired by Paris’ Nuit Blanche, the event features diverse visual and performing arts, from gallery exhibits to live music, dance, and interactive installations.

Prevent Cancer Foundation 30th Annual Gala
2024-09-25 18:00 - 22:00 | National Building Museum, 410 F Street NW, Washington, DC
On September 25, the Prevent Cancer Foundation will hold its 30th Annual Gala to support cancer prevention and early detection programs. Over the last three decades, funding from this Gala has led to breakthroughs in cancer research and innovative technologies, including the development of new screening methods and early detection tools that have significantly improved patient outcomes. The Gala has also funded public education campaigns that have educated millions about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection.
The 2024 Gala event will pay tribute to the United Kingdom, honoring The British Ambassador, Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce DCMG and Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB. With every Gala since 1994, the Foundation has honored a country that shares its commitment to ending cancer—past honorees include South Korea, Australia and, most recently, Jordan. This year’s event, themed, An Indispensable Friendship, will feature an evening of lively music and inspiring personal stories while highlighting some of the United Kingdom’s special splendor.
Continuing with tradition, the Foundation will present the annual Cancer Champion awards. The Prevent Cancer Foundation will recognize Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Anna Eshoo for their significant contributions to increasing access to prevention and early detection services.
Sen. Tillis, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021, has been open about his own cancer journey to raise awareness about the importance of prioritizing routine screenings. He successfully passed an amendment to expand veterans’ access to breast cancer screenings and is a supporter of multi-cancer early detection technology, evidenced by his co-sponsorship of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Alongside Sen. Tillis, Rep. Eshoo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. She has also provided instrumental leadership on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, Reconstructive Breast Surgery Benefits Act, Breast Cancer and Cervical Treatment Act and Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act. Rep. Eshoo is a member of the Congressional Caucus on the Deadliest Cancers, working on behalf of cancer patients and their families to raise awareness about the deadliest forms of cancer (defined as those with a five-year survival rate below 50%).
The Prevent Cancer Gala is recognized as one of Washington’s premier events and is ranked among top Washington charity events, attracting more than 1,000 guests, including members of Congress and the administration; the diplomatic community; and leaders in business, government, medical, sports, media, social and philanthropic communities.
What: Prevent Cancer Annual Gala
When: Wednesday, September 25
Where: National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Dress: Business or formal attire

Park Hyatt Valrhona Tasting Event
2024-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Park Hyatt Washington D.C. will host a Fall 2024 Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Saturday, September 21. This unique gathering salutes the ingredients, flavors, and talents of local chefs, regional artisans, and sommeliers.
On September 21, guests will join visiting Valrhona Corporate Executive Pastry Chef Luke Frost, with Park Hyatt Washington D.C.’s Pasty Chef Colleen Murphy, and Blue Duck Tavern’s Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cleverdon. Each participant will explore afternoon tea fare, pastries, and exceptional chocolate delights while also enjoying single-origin teas curated by Palais des Thés.
This unique experience is priced at $150 per person. It begins with a tea tasting, poured tableside of single-origin white, green, and black teas, guided by tea expert and Food Service Manager Emilie Mena of Palais des Thés, and culminates with a second tasting of Oolong and Pu’er. Guests will also be treated to a demonstration of the mille-feuille (also known as a Napoleon) conducted by Chef Frost. Sweets at the tea tasting include Pecan Praline Scones with apricot and almond jam; Milleᶾ of vanilla and raspberry, as well as a Francoli Tart of almond and lemon.
Following the first tea-tasting experience and demonstration, guests will mingle at a reception of passed teatime-inspired fare created by Blue Duck Tavern’s Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cleverdon, which includes Foie Gras with rooibos gelée and peach mostarda; Lapsang Souchong Cured Salmon with smoked roe, as well as a Crab Salad with a uni custard secret garden. A featured Valrhona cocktail will also be served as part of the tasting adventure. This intimate event is limited to 30 guests and reservations are required. A parting gift bag for each guest includes a Valrhona recipe, a tea selection by Palais des Thés and a Valley Brook Gateau de Voyage created by Chef Luke Frost.
WHERE: Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
Blue Duck Tavern Tea Cellara
1201 24th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The chocolate demonstration begins at 3 p.m. followed by a reception at 4 p.m.
HOW: Tickets are available for purchase for $150, plus tax and service, through the website at: https://www.exploretock.com/blueducktavern. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Amazon's FREE Community Day
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Amazon’s HQ2, 510 14th St. S,, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Join Amazon for a free Community Day, filled with outdoor fun, to celebrate HQ2’s one-year anniversary in National Landing. Community members of all ages are invited to take part in the fun, which includes exciting activities for children, a DJ, interactive art installations, food tastings from local eateries, a brunch garden, lawn games, a farmers market and much more.
Amazon’s Community Day commemorates the company’s ongoing dedication to being a good neighbor and community partner in Virginia and across the region. Since announcing plans to build its second headquarters in Arlington, Amazon has worked each day to fulfill its commitment to becoming one of the most trusted business and community partners in the region. Last year, Amazon donated more than $78 million to over 100 organizations in the area, making it the top corporate philanthropist in the region.
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
WHAT: The event has something for everyone, including:

A kid’s corner with a Lego wall, face painting, bubble art and glitter tattoos
Enjoy beverages and local craft beers at the Boozy Brunch Garden, or grab a bite from one of Met Park’s restaurants
Make your mark on HQ2 with interactive art walls and chalk art
Visit the community library to donate an old book and swap for a new one
Lawn games, interactive art installations, and live screen printing.
Stroll through Met Park’s Saturday Market, where over 50 local vendors sell produce, hot food and handcrafted art items
Snap a picture at the photo booth equipped with themed props
Enjoy family-friendly tunes with a live DJ to keep the energy up

WHERE: Amazon’s HQ2 at Metropolitan Park, 510 14th St. S, Arlington, VA 22202

FGI DC: Surviving to Thriving: Navigating Fashion Entrepreneurship
2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ron David Studio – Union Market, 1262 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join FGI DC on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the RON DAVID STUDIO – UNION MARKET for an exciting evening where you’ll learn from industry experts who have been in your shoes! They’ll share strategies to navigate the challenging and creative world of fashion entrepreneurship and you’ll leave with actionable recommendations take your any business to the next level.
Panelists include:

April Welchel | Founder, 4 The Love of Fashion and Sr. Acquisition Subject Matter Expert, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Lauren Gay | Assistant Director of Retail and Special Projects at Ron David Studio and Strategic Partnership Specialist at Garmmetry
Katie Ann Powell | Miss DC 2024 and Founder & Host of Full Confidence Ahead podcast
Moderated by FGIDC Board Members: Kendra Edwards and Metri Holliday.

While enjoying sips, courtsey of IBestWines, and light bites from District Boards to the beats of DJ Lightwork, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in guided networking and you’ll love shopping the latest trends at Ron David with 10% off all purchases, exclusive for FGIDC attendees. It doesn’t stop there! Join us after the event at the Treehouse Rooftop (inside Hotel Nell) for specials exclusively for event attendees!
Whether you’re a designer, retailer, or fashion enthusiast with a side hustle, this event is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge to succeed in the fashion industry.
Tickets:
FGI Members: $35
Non Members: $45
Note: 10% store discount offered to FGIDC event attendees only and must be used during the event.
Directions:
Metro: Closet metro stop is NoMa-Gallaudet U on Red Line
Parking: Several nearby parking garages offering 3 hours of free parking and limited street parking.

George Washington Patriot Run: 10 Mile/5K
2024-09-08 07:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, United States
Join in on September 8 for the 9th annual race on the George Washington Memorial Parkway! Choose from our 5k race or 10-mile course. You’ll cross the finish line in front of George Washington’s Mansion.
The race will include a 10-Miler and a 5K on Sunday, September 8.
10-Mile race starts at 7:15 am.
5K race starts at 7:30 am.
The racecourse includes both lanes of a 5-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway from the GW Parkway Circle to W. Boulevard Drive.
The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner.

MEDAL AND T-SHIRT
All participants will receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular finisher medal engraved with George Washington’s bust.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to 1st place overall, by age division, and for the Military/First Responder categories.

2024 DC Afro-Latino Fest
2024-08-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Franklin Park, 1332 I Street NW, Washington DC, DC, 20009-1613, United States
The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs invites you to the 2024 DC Afro-Latino Fest at Franklin Park. Come enjoy live music and cultural performances from Afro-Latino artists and family-friendly fun.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/afrolatinofest24
