WHERE TO BE SCENE:
Monday, April 21
7:00 PM, Helen Hayes Awards at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. $150, appearances by stars of Washington stage, buffet and open bars, info.
6:00 - 9:00 PM, Architecture Week Opening Night Party at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1331 Maryland Ave. SW. $10, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, info.
Tuesday, April 22
12:30 - 1:30 PM, Lunch Hour Yoga at Georgetown Public Library, 3260 R St. NW. Free, info.
5:30 - 8:30 PM, Yappy Hour with Runin Out at Station 4, 1101 4th St. SW. Complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Free, info.
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Be the Next Tony Stark: DC Tech's Best Hidden Opps at 1776, 1133 15th St. NW. 12th FL, info.
Wednesday, April 23
6:00 - 9:00 PM, MTV's Benjamin Brothers Show Reception: World Autism Awareness Month at The Graham Hotel, 1075 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. $20, info.
6:30 - 10:00 PM, STYLECABLE Pop Up Party at 1776, 1133 15th Street NW. $20, open bar beer, and tasty treats, info.
6:30 - 8:30 PM, Behind the Headlines: NSA Surveillance and Ongoing Revelations at The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW. Free, rsvp.
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Folger Gala at the Folger Shakespeare Library 201 E Capitol St SE. Celebrate Shakespeare's 450th Birthday. Black tie, dinner, entertainment, info.
Thursday, April 24
7:00 – 9:00 PM, Autism Speaks Illuminate Event at LOOK Supper Club, 1909 K St. NW. A jazz-blues night out to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Two hour open bar, buffet and silent auction. $60, info.
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Dine Out For Life at more than 100 participating DC bars & restaurants. Benefits Food & Friends, supporting those with HIV/AIDS and Cancer, info.
