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Monday, March 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM pamper yourself with a ‘Free Spa Happy Hour’ by indulging in a complimentary Red Door Spa massage or facial treatment at Ceiba, 701 14th Street NW. Bring business cards for the opportunity to win door prizes from Ceiba & Red Door. Price: free, no RSVP required www.ceibarestaurant.com.
Monday, March 1 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM meet the cast of Shakespeare, Will a new play by Joe Calarco at the Arlington Public Library (Shirlington), 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington. Shakespeare, Will features a cast of 9 ladies and 1 gentleman a ratio that would never be seen on the Elizabethan stage. Price: free, no reservations or tickets are required.
Monday, March 1 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM join artists Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow at the conclude of their exhibition, Till Death Do Us Part, a follow-up to the opening and a celebration of their public nuptials at Long View Gallery, 1234 9th Street NW. Price: free, call 202.232.4788 for more information or visit http://sesow.com/wed/Wedding/Ellyn___Sesow_Wedding.html.
Monday, March 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM visit First Kiss, a coming of age drama/comedy set in the ‘80s-era about a group of friends trying to discover their individual path at the Goethe-Institut, 814 7th Street NW. Price: $6/$4. For tickets or more information call 202.289.1200 or visit http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/kue/flm/en5492354v.htm
Tuesday, March 2 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM join director, Bong-Joon Ho for a special cocktail reception and screening of his movie “Mother” at POV Rooftop Bar (W Hotel), 515 15th Street NW. Ho is one of Korea’s most famed directors and while he is in DC guests are invited to this special event and Q&A. Price: free with RSVP, MotherTheFilmDC@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 2, 5:30-8:30PM Bowen McCauley Dance Presents: TASTE at 2300. Join us for a fun and festive happy hour fete' that includes up-close, special performance by the area’s premier contemporary dance company, delicious artisan fare from noteworthy restaurants, wine & beer tastings, and signature raffle drawings. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. www.bmdc.org.
Wednesday, March 3 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM join the California State Society for “Ahhhscar” Night (a celebration of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards) at Eastern Market, 225 Seventh Street SE. Tickets are limited: $50/non-members or $30/members. RSVP required, www.californiastatesociety.org.
Wednesday, March 3 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM enjoy a free film screening of “Food Inc.” at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Note: The National Archives will also host free screenings of the 82nd Academy Award nominees. No RSVP required, for more information visit: www.archives.gov.
Wednesday, March 3 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM join DC Food Bloggers for a happy hour at Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro, 1940 11th Street NW. Price: free, RSVP required: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=500718875392&index=1.
Wednesday, March 3 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM visit the Third Annual Charity Date Auction to benefit Pediatric AIDS /HIV Care Inc. at Station 9, 1438 U Street NW. Winners will enjoy a phenomenal pre-planned date event package. Preview the 10 auctionees at www.charitydateauction.com/Lives_Auctionees__10.jpg. Price: $25, which includes a complementary beverage courtesy of SKYY Vodka/Campari, and can be purchased at http://charitydateauction2010.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, March 4 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM enjoy Joe Calarco on Shakespeare at the Mead Lobby Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington. Calarco has garnered four Helen Hayes Awards for Best Director and has been named one of the best playwrights by The Independent among many! No reservations required but recommended, call 703.820.9771. Note: free backstage tour begins at 2PM.
Thursday, March 4 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM enjoy a ‘Five Bucks Comedy Night’ a launch to a weekly stand-up comedy show at the Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 Eye Street SW. Produced by local star, Greg Brown, a comedian, celebrity-chef and New York Times best-selling author as he welcomes both stars and up-and-comers in the hotel’s District Lounge. Price: $5. For tickets or more information visit: www.capitolskyline.com.
Thursday, March 4 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM join DreamWorks’ Dreams for Kids Art Fundraiser at Paolo’s Ristorante (Georgetown), 1303 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Event will include some of the area’s best artists, hors d’oeuvres, and live music for FREE! All artists have donated a piece of their work to benefit Dreams for Kids’ summer programs. Auction begins at 7:30 PM, no RSVP required www.dreamsforkids.org.
Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM join the Washington Humane Society for Mirror, Mirror Upon the Wall at Hela Spa & Ted Gibson Salon, 5418 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase. Through Andrea Rodgers’ fundraising campaign for Fashion for Paws all proceeds will go directly to the WHS. Event includes: complimentary pink champagne, hors d’ouevres, dessert, and extraordinary discounts! RSVP required: RSVP@helaspa.com. Price: suggested $15 donation at the door, www.fashionforpaws.org.
Thursday, March 4, 8pm Washington Improv Theater’s Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament (FIST). 44 teams join the battle, but only one team will be crowned champion. 8pm. $10. Source 1835 14th Street, NW. March 4 – April 10. Info/Tix
Friday, March 5, from 6:30-9:30pm Cocktail Party — Live * Breathe * Dance presents....Bustin' Loose! at the Waterview Conference Center, Rosslyn, VA A benefit shopping boutique to raise health awareness; Proceeds to Georgetown Lombardi BREAST CANCER Research. $60 at Door; $45 RSVP; MC Paul Wharton & Pamela Sorensen; Entertainment by Trustfall; A fantastic Silent Auction with memorabilia, including from Taylor Swift, Twilight, Alex Ovechkin, President Obama, VIP Tour for Two of Yankee Stadium led by a Yankees World Series player; NYC Fashion Week Experience; opportunity to Dance with the Rockettes; high-end wines and liquors;http://livebreathedancepresents.com/
Saturday, March 6 from 8:00pm – 2am, Sofia HD presents the launch party of the brand Samanzar now available in Metro DC by Pakistani designers Shaiyanne and Asfa - at Café Asia, Rosslyn. The night includes a fashion show where models will be showing everything from trendy fusion wear to sari’s and evening gowns with exquisite handmade embroidery; an exhibition; and afterwards, stay on to celebrate as we dance to International and Top 40 tunes! Come and see a “haute” side of Pakistan! $5 “fashion cocktail” from 8pm-9pm. Doors open: 8pm | Tickets: $20 at thedoor. Contact: Sofia HD alizais@comcast.net
Saturday, March 6, from 8:00 – 10:00 AM - Bring your friends and family to the 13th annual Kaps for Kids AIRBUS 5K Walk at Tysons Corner Center, McLean, Virginia. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington D.C.’sfamilies during one of the darkest times in their lives. Change a Child’s life and have fun! Cost to Walk and get a Kap - $25. Hula with the Hogettes. Prizes and 30th Anniversary surprises! Go towww.rmhc.greaterdc.org under Special Events for registration information or call 703.698.7080. You can also sign up now.
Monday, March 8, 2010 from 7pm - 11 pm join the DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) for its second annual ‘A Night of DC-CAPital Stars’ Performance and Gala at The Kennedy Center.Performance, cocktails, dinner, live music. $500 gala tickets at the Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or dccap@sorellegroup.com. $35 performance only tickets to see DC’s most talented high school students are available at www.kennedy-center.org. All proceeds benefit the DC College Access Program.
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