| 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 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 thelaunch 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 the door. Contact: Sofia HD alizais@comcast.net
Tuesday, March 16 from Noon – 1:30 PM, join Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business at Renaissance Washington Dupont Circle Hotel for an afternoon information session. Its Evening and Executive Education departments are having a lunchtime dine and learn for anyone interested in pursuing an MBA or Global MBA.
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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 DancePresents: 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.
Tuesday, March 2 7-10pm, come to Kababji Grill for authentic Lebanese cuisine, great cocktails, and chill lounge and house music provided by one of DC’s top DJs. Complimentary food and drinks for the first attendees. No cover, no list, just cool people enjoying a gorgeous and relaxing venue. Kababji Grill is located on Connecticut Avenue south of Dupont Circle, next to Café Citron.
Tuesday, March 2 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM join The Center for International Environmental Law at its 20th Anniversary Gala at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory,100 Maryland Avenue, SW. This gala commemorates their efforts to protect the environment and human health around the globe, and to honor CIEL's family of friends, supporters, staff, interns, founders, trustees and advisors. Price: suggested donation of $50/person. Online donations can be made at www.ciel.org. Please note: contributions to CIEL cannot be accepted at the door. For more information email 20@ciel.org, or contact Karin Cicelski at (202) 742-5802.
Wednesday, March 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM join Ladies Dinner Club's first ever Spring Fling event to highlight women owned business in the DC area at L2 Lounge, 3307 M St. NW. Make sure to bring your business cards to be entered into door prize drawings. Also, bring cash/checks to purchase from vendors. Donations will be collected to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti. Price: free, rsvp: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=317172003562&index=1.
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 6:00 - 9:00 PM join Arena Stage at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie for an evening of music, fashion and art including performances by cast members of Arena Stage's Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, as well as choreographer and star Maurice Hines. Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served in addition to a first look Manolo Blahnik Spring Trunk Show. Price: free, rsvp required (202) 554-9066 ext.309 or rsvp@arenastage.org.
Thursday, March 4, 8pm & 9:30pm, Washington Improv Theater’s Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament (FIST). 44 teams join the battle, but only one team will be crowned champion. $10. Source 1835 14th Street, NW. March 4 – April 10. Info/Tix
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.
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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