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Friday, May 8, from 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM, join the Trust for the National Mall’s L’Enfant Society for its First Annual Ball on the Mall to raise funds for restoration of our National Mall. Cocktails, hors d’ourves, live music. Tickets: $150 at More info
Friday, May 8, 8:00 – 10:00 PM, America’s Polo Cup “Rockin the Runway,” fashion show, a live performance by American Idol star Michael Johns, a wine tasting, parachute jump, and a major fireworks display at the Capitol Polo Club, 14660 Hughes Road, Poolesville. The first time ever in Montgomery County, it is a world class, family-friendly celebration of polo, culture, and fashion. General admission tickets $25-$50 both days. General admission tickets $25-$50 www.americaspolocup.com
Saturday, May 9 from 7:00 PM to midnight, The Washington Ballet Spring Forward Gala at the Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. Honoring the 10th anniversary of Artistic Director Septime Webre and celebrating the launch of the next 10 years! Gala chairs: Darryl Carter and Mary Haft. Tickets: $500. Contact: Sara Lange at slange@washingtonballet.org or (202) 362-3606 x123.
Saturday, May 9, 4:00 – 11:00 PM, Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction: 4:00- 6:30, Seated Bordeaux Tasting led by The Wine Advocate’s Robert Parker, Food and Wine Classes 4:30-6:15, Chef Stations, Wine Stations and Silent Auction: 6:30-8:30, Live Auction, Cheese & Dessert: 8:30-11:00. Tickets $250 for reception only, $500 for entire day. Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. More info.
Saturday, May 9, 1:30 PM and through the evening - see a performance by recording superstar Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and R&B recording artist Mya! join 5,000+ spectators at the Capitol Polo Club, 14660 Hughes Road, Poolesville, for the 2009 Land Rover America’s Polo Cup World Championship match featuring the US Polo Team vs. the Australian Polo Team. There will also be a Battle of the Coral Sea air show, a military fly over, and a grand fireworks show. General admission tickets $25-$50. info www.americaspolocup.com
Saturday, May 9, 8:00 PM, Washington Improv Theater throws a fundraiser unlike any you’ve seen. Auction includes having the 35-member theater company perform an elaborate prank on your friend. The Totalitarian-themed event includes “So You Think You Can Dictate?” All proceeds go towards WIT's artistic and educational programming, reaching over 11,000 DC-area residents. Info and tix.
Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, join the Capitol Hill Restoration Society's 52nd Annual House and Garden Tour. More than a dozen gardens and homes are in this year's tour, which raises funds for historic preservation on Capitol Hill. Tickets are $30 at www.chrs.org. Tour hours are 4-8pm Saturday, and 11am - 5pm, Sunday. Ticket price allows entrance into all tour homes, gardens, and businesses, and includes Mother's Day tea, and discounts at Barrack's Row restaurants.
Monday, May 11, 6pm-CLOSE, Guest Bartender Night (Hap Peden and John Griffin) for their Man of the Year campaign for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at The Black Squirrel in Adams Morgan, 2427 18th St. A suggested $10 donation at the door will get you a wristband, your first drink free (Black Squirrel Shooter Special) and then drink and appetizer specials.
Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, join the Calvary Women’s services for its 8th Annual Hope Awards Dinner at the City Club at Columbia Square 555 13 Street to raise funds for the centers shelters and programs for women Awards will be presented to Sheila C. Johnson ( Entrepreneur and Philanthropist), Michel Martin (NPR Host) at the dinner. Tickets: $250 at information@calvaryservices.org.
Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Yoga fashion show and luncheon at lululemon athletica in Georgetown to benefit Choral Arts. Models include Miss DC 2008, NBC 4’s Bob Ryan and Pam Sorensen of Pamela’s Punch. Tickets $40 here include a healthy lunch, fitness experts and speakers, live fashion show, and goodie bags.
Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at the Mellon Auditorium for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) 2009 Rays of Hope Awards Gala, a dinner awards benefit celebrating cancer survivorship and honoring leaders in the cancer survivorship movement. With emcee Face the Nation’s Bob Schieffer, and honoring Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay, Tickets are $250 by calling NCCS at 301-650-9127. Info (but not ticket sales) here.
Wednesday, May 13 from 8:30 - 11 PM, come to Hudson Restaurant at 21st & M for a Suite PurSuit After Party for Suited for Change, which provides professional clothing and career and life skills to low-income women to increase their employment potential and to contribute to their economic independence. $25 (fully tax-deductible) includes 2 drink tickets courtesy of Emperor Vodka. buy tickets online by May 11: www.suitedforchange.org
Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM, join Cystic Fibrosis for the annual Great Strides Walk in Bethesda starting at the corner of Bethesda Ave. and Woodmont on the Capital Crescent Trail, to raise funds for life-saving research. Happy Hour to follow the walk. www.cff.org.
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 9:30 PM at the Building Museum for Miriam’s Kitchen. Join the 100 Bowls of Compassion Gala with gourmet food, live music, and open bar, while helping the homeless with meals, housing support, and other assistance Tickets $250, dress is business cocktail (but feel free to mix things up.) More info
Thursday, May 14, from 6:30-10:30 PM, the DC Building Industry Association will be honoring Mayor Adrian Fenty and officials from Economic Development at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Hilton Washington at 1919 Connecticut Ave. Cocktails, Dinner and Famous Dessert Networking. Tickets: $290
Friday, May 15, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, join The Phillips Collection for its Annual Gala to raise funds for its award-winning education programs. Tickets: $1,000 per person for dinner, dessert and dancing; or $125 per person for dessert and dancing. Please contact Kristy Kinney at (202) 387-2151 or kkinney@phillipscollection.org.
Friday, May 15, 6:30 - 11:30 PM School Night 2009: Celebrating Excellence in DC Schools at the Ronald Reagan Building. Join Honorary Co-Chairs Mayor Adrian & Michelle Fenty, and Anthony & Diane Williams in celebrating improving student achievement for low-income kids in DC schools. Enjoy cocktails and fabulous food with concerts by Wyclef Jean, Sheila E., & Naturally 7 followed by dancing. Tickets $350. Cocktail attire. Contact Simon Jackson at simon.jackson@fightforchildren.org or 202-772-0437.
Saturday, May 16, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, enjoy extraordinary wines and cuisine at the Barns at Wolf Trap, hosted by NSO conductor Emil De Cou, who will discuss the link between enjoying music and wine. Evo Bistro and Country Vintner are pairing wines rated 95 points and higher with a five course feast created by Chef Shannon of Design Cuisine. Proceeds support Wolf Trap’s education programs and artistic initiatives. Tickets: $300 and up. info available here.
Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 PM- 2:00 AM, The 4th Annual Paint the Town Pink Open Bar and Silent Auction to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Cocktails, light appetizers, music at The Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St. at Metro Center. Tickets $60 at: http://paintthetownpinkdc.eventbrite.com/ Contact seejanepartydc@gmail.com
Saturday, May 16, 8:00PM – 1:00 AM, join The Embassy of Sweden and BrightestYoungThings.com and the Living Green Masquerade Ball at the House of Sweden, 2900 K Street, N.W. , to have fun and raise awareness about sustainability issues. Cocktails, dancing, art. Tickets: $20 (includes one drink ticket) available at www.ticketweb.com : here (only presale, no ticket sales at the door)
Sunday, May 17, from 12:00-5:00 PM, the 22nd Annual Taste of Arlington will take place in front of Ballston Common Mall at 4238 Wilson Blvd. Enjoy delicious food samples and drinks served up by over 40 of Arlington's signature restaurants as well as the "Taste of Science" exhibit hosted by the National Science Foundation, kid-friendly activities, and live entertainment! Proceeds of the event benefit Community Residences, a local non-profit that assists people with disabilities to live independently. Free admission, but you need tickets to sample food and beverages. Each food sample, soda and water are 1 ticket; beer and wine are 2 tickets. Taste tickets are $20 in advance and at www.tasteofarlington.com through May 10 or on-site for $25.
Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 PM at Rock Creek Mazza Restaurant, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for Beauty On The Beach Bash girl's night out to get ready for summer to raise money for JDRF's efforts to find a cure. Food, wine, tips and makeovers from experts for swimsuits, hair, makeup, fitness. $35 Advance/$40 Door. Info Amy Delair, 202-465-4114 or adelair@jdrf.org
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 10:00 PM, the American News Women's Club will honor Katie Couricat the ANWC 15th Gala & Helen Thomas Award Dinner, at The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St, to raise money for its education programs and journalism scholarships for women. Cocktails, dinner, "roast & toast." Helen Thomas will present the award. Tickets: $250 at 202-312-1581 or www.anwc.org
Thursday, May 21 from dawn til dusk: Join Hap Peden in his Man of the Year campaign for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at a unique golf tournament, benefiting the LLS, at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring. To play, you must raise at least $300 for the LLS (and pay the extremely reduced greens fees of $70, which covers the cost of cart and golf for the entire day.) http://nca.llsevent.org/golfchallenge.
Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 - 8:00 join Lindsey Scott, 2009 candidate for Leukemia & Lymphoma Woman of the Year contest for an upscale happy hour at Mediterranean restaurant/ lounge Panache -Tysons, 1753 Pinnacle Dr, McLean. Minimum donation $10. Info: 561-213-0793 or www.habatatforhealing.com
Monday, June 1 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, join Everybody Wins DC for it's Chocolate for Literacy event at Co Co Sala, 925 F Street NW. Featuring chocolate themed appetizers, desserts and drinks. Live Art by Cargo Cult. Tickets $50 at www.everybodywinsdc.com Contributions support EWDC children's mentoring and literacy programs.
Thursday, June 4, from 6:30 -11:30 p.m., indulge your senses in Asia and get your weekend started in style at ASIAFTER DARK, the newest after hours series at the Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries. The Gallery invites young professionals to explore the arts of Asia, sip cocktails and mix and mingle to psychedelic grooves from emerging DJ artists. Guests will also enjoy food tastings from area restaurants, dance performances, hands-on activities, spotlight tours, and raffle prizes. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at door. http://store.freersacklershop.com/asiaafterdark.html
Vanessa Meccarielli, Kristina D’Ambrosio and Makeda Saggau-Sackey contributed to this issue. |
