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Monday March 15 from 4:30-5:30 PM, come to the Dupont Circle Renaissance Hotel (1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW) for an exclusive listening party hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Janelle Monae, who will reveal her genre-bending debut album The Arch Android, which features a star-studded cast, including co-producer Outkast’s Big Boi. Janelle will play her album/multimedia montage and wax psychedelic about her musical inspirations. Then head to The Black Cat (1811 14th St NW) for her concert at 8:00, and back to the Dupont Renaissance for an after party with Janelle. Both events at the Dupont Renaissance are free.
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Tuesday, March 16, from 5-9pm, join DC Connections for a night of Speed Networking and business development. A great way to swap leads, info, and rapidly grow your business. Already 350 signed up! Hyatt Regency Bethesda. Info
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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. http://GeorgetownMeansBusiness.com/MBALunch
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Sunday, March 21 from11:00am – 3:30pm, join the area’s premier wedding resources at an event for the modern bride, A Chic Affair. Longview Gallery, 1234 Ninth St NW. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, celebrity expert panel, gentlemen's lounge, cake & champagne and a one-of-a-kind couture runway show. Tickets $35 at www.achicaffairdc.com or 202-719-8086.
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Monday, March 15 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM, join Vital Voices Award winner, Rebecca Lolosoli for a trunk show and reception at the National Museum for Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW. Crafts and jewelry handcrafted by women around the world will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going toward Umoja Uaso, a safe haven for women and girls fleeing abuse. For more information call: 202.783.7993.
Monday, March 15 (various times), the last day of the Sixth Annual New African Films Festival, co-presented by AFI, TransAfrica Forum, and afrikafe. Location: 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Ticket pricing/show information: www.AFI.com/Silver.
Tuesday, March 16 from 1:00 – 2:20 PM, celebrate the arrival of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to DC with the annual Pachyderm Parade! The Ringling elephants, ringmaster, clowns, and the Washington Nationals favorite Presidents: Teddy, George, Abe and Thomas will parade up 3rd Street NW/SW stopping on the National Mall. Route is as follows: start on Virginia Avenue SE, northwest on Washington Avenue SW, west on Independence Ave, north on 3rd Street, west on G Street NW, then ending north on 6th Street to the Verizon Center. Price: free, www.verizoncenter.com.
Tuesday, March 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, in association with DCists “Exposed” Photography Show visit Pink Panel: Emerge Exposed, photography for the emerging collector at Long View Gallery, 1234 Ninth Street NW. Learn the tricks to collecting the best photography from panelists: gallerist George Hemphill, AU’s Leena Jayaswal, and photographer Max Hirshfeld. Price: $10/door or $8 advanced, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101334.
Tuesday, March 16 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, join Red Sprinkle and Sisarina for a Soles4Souls Haiti charity fashion show and happy hour at Relic, 4936 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda. Price: free, however any contribution is welcome, www.50000shoes.com. RSVP: http://dctwixer3.eventbrite.com/.
Tuesday, March 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, join the 1869 Society Steering Committee and ARTINI Host Committee for an ARTINI feature night at the W Hotel, 515 15th Street NW. Twenty percent of the bar sales will support the Corcoran’s ArtReach program. No RSVP, for more information about ArtReach: http://www.corcoran.org/artreach/index.php.
Tuesday, March 16 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, join Morton’s The Steakhouse of Reston for A Celebration of Women in Business honoring Kristina Bouweiri of Reston Limousine, 11956 Market St, Reston. Networking, lunch and guest speaker Kristina Bouweiri. Tickets $45. kate_tourville@morton.com or call 703-796-0611.
Tuesday, March 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM join Haitian Ambassador H.E. Raymond A. Joseph and his wife Mrs. Lola Poisson-Joseph for a reception and discussion to learn more about the current situation in Haiti at the Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Arranged by Innocents at Risk. Price: $65/person, valet parking is available. RSVP: 202.625.4338 or dsigmund@innocentsatrisk.org. To donate make checks payable to Innocents at Risk, 1101 30th Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007. RESCHEDULED from March 9.
Tuesday, March 16, from 5:30- 9pm: District Sample Sale, the season's most fashionable charitable event. 24 designer boutiques (Urban Chic, Ginger, Luna and many more) liquidating their end of season wares from designers including DVF, Tory Burch, Theory, BCBG, Nanette, J Brand, Se7en and more, plus cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a fashion-focused silent auction and more, all to benefit CityDance Early Arts. 3336 M Street, NW, Georgetown. Tickets start at $40 and are on sale now at www.districtsamplesale.com.
Tuesday, March 16 starting at 8:00 PM rain or shine visit the Clarendon Court House St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Wilson Blvd. & N. Barton Street, in place of the traditional Fat Tuesday celebration that was canceled because of Snowpocalypse. Arlington officials, businesses and community groups parade up Wilson Blvd. in decorated floats from N. Barton to N. Irving Street from 8-9pm. Beads will be available all along the parade route! Price: FREE! After the family friendly parade, adults can take the party inside at 9 to enjoy specials at Whitlow’s on Wilson www.whitlows.com, The Liberty Tavern www.thelibertytavern.com, and other local restaurants.
Wednesday, March 17 from 5:30-8:00 PM, get your green on at Work It, Girls! (& Guys) March Shamrock Schmooze at M&S Grill – Reston Town Center, 11901 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA. Work It, Girl! Networking is NoVa’s newest young professionals business networking organization. Price: $20 for 2 drink tickets and to “laugh a bit, learn a lot, and grow your business family!” For more info: www.workitgirlnetworking.com
Wednesday, March 17 from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of the most authentic Irish establishments in town, The Irish Inn at Glenn Echo, 6119 Tulane Avenue, Glen Echo MD. The Inn will be hosting an entire week of St. Patrick's events beginning on Sunday March 14 all the way through the big celebration on Wednesday. Enjoy traditional Irish meals as well as live Irish music daily. Price: free, food/drink specials daily through Wednesday www.irishinnglenecho.com.
Wednesday, March 17 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM, join Metromix, the Power Players Club and Glittarazzi for Shenanigans, the biggest St. Paddy's Day event in DC at Public Bar, 1214 18th Street NW. The all day celebration will feature lunch, happy hour, leprechaun costume contest by Hot 99.5; and a dance party by XM Radio's DJ Chris Styles. Price: drink and food specials all day, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=341887858069.
Wednesday, March 17 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM, visit BlackFinn DC, 1620 I Street NW, for kegs & eggs, live bagpipers, and a chance to win a trip to Ireland! Food and drink specials all day, http://www.blackfinndc.com.
Wednesday, March 17 from 4:30 – 11:59 PM, visit Taste of Ireland, a special St. Patty’s Day inspired three-course menu by executive chef Clayton Miller and pastry chef Chris Ford at Trummers On Main, 7134 Main Street, Clifton, VA. Meal includes: classic potato soup, corned beef short-rib sandwich with pickled cabbage, and a delectable 'Irish Car Bomb' dessert including Jameson whiskey, Guinness sherbet, and warm Bailey's. Price: $27/person, www.trummersonmain.com.
Wednesday, March 17 beginning at 7:00 PM, take a Boomerang Party Bus Irish Pub Tour, the only way to experience the most festive Irish bars and pubs throughout DC. Drink, dance, and mingle all day without having to worry about driving! Lots of Irish goodies including: hats, green beads, shamrock buttons and more. Price: $30, no cover at any bar www.zerve.com/Boomerang/IrishPub.
Wednesday, March 17 from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, visit Nanny O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 3319 Connecticut Avenue NW, for live Irish music early from Conor Malone in addition to classic Irish beer and grub. Nanny O’Brien’s prefers great drinks and music over paper shamrocks and cheesy promotions. Price: $10/person. For more information: 202-686-9189.
Thursday, March 18 from 6:30 until 10 pm, Cultural Tourism DC and the Embassy of Sweden present the Embassy Chef Challenge 2010, showcasing one of Washington's best-kept secrets – the world-class talents of embassy chefs. With 350 guests and a panel of celebrity judges in attendance, chefs from Washington's embassies will compete in this second annual friendly cooking competition, with entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets: $225 at www.culturaltourismdc.org (or 202.661.7581).
Thursday, March 18 from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, visit the Capital Club’s Shamrock Soiree at the Russia House, 1800 Connecticut Avenue NW. Attire is Bolshevik Leprechaun! Price: $10/ladies - $20/gents, http://capital-club.com/shamrock-soiree-2010.
Thursday, March 18 from 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Sham-ROCK the House for a good cause at George, 3251 Prospect Street NW for Once Upon a Prom organization, which provides not only prom dresses but scholarships to underprivileged young women. Irish beer, car bombs, and lucky charm shots will be served. Price: suggested $10 donation, www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=338194744302.
Thursday, March 18 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, join Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) at a cooking demonstration by Rocky Fino, bestselling author of Will Cook For Sex: A Guy’s Guide to Cooking, at the private home of Marla and Steve Garchik, 9001 Congressional Court, Potomac, , 20854, to benefit individuals with autism. Cooking, wine and dessert. Tickets: $30 minimum donation at 240-912-2269.
Thursday, March 25, from 6-10pm Tigerlily Kick Off for Breast Cancer at Josephine (1008 Vermont Ave NW). Mingle with DC’s elite and NFL athletes. Jason Campbell, Kedric Golston, Lorenzo Alexander, and MC Angie Goff. Tickets are $45 regular admission and $95 VIP admission. For tickets and more info http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/bckickoff.html |
