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July 11, 2014 Bisnow
Saturday, July 12, 3:00-7:00 PM,at Gonzaga College High School, 19 I St, NW. Come to the inaugural G Fest, for the Geordan Harris Memorial Fund to raise funds for a scholarship for a senior and honor the memory of an ’03 Gonzaga grad and JBG employee. Live music from Midnight Spin, BBQ, drinks, auction, raffle; after party hosted by Mason Inn. Tickets at http://www.thegfest.org/.

Friday, July 11

5:00 - 8:30 PM, Jazz in the Garden DC Summer Series at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 700 Constitution Ave. NW. Concert; food for purchase. Free, info.

7:30 - 11:59 PM, Bastille Day Celebration at La Maison Française / Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW Mix of live jazz and swing music, open bar and silent auctions. Benefits French-American Cultural Foundation. $110, info.

Saturday, July 12

7:00 PM, 6th annual KONBIT DC at Shakespeare Theatre, 610 F St. NW. Special guests: DC United’s Ben Olsen, NBC4’s Wendy Rieger, DC Council’s David Grosso and Miss Haiti 2014. $50, $175/VIP, benefits Roots of Development, info.

6:00 – 9:00 PM, opening reception of Academy 2014, exhibition preview at Conner Smith, 1358 Florida Ave. NE. Free, info.

6:00 – 9:00 PM, opening reception of REPRISE: 40 to the Fore at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. 40th anniversary wine and meet-and-greet with artists. Free, info.

12:00 - 7:00 PM, Catnado 2 at the Washington Humane Society, 1201 New York Ave. NE. Waived adoption fees for all cats and kittens (regularly $85), info.

Saturday, July 12, 6:00 PM, VIDA Splash “Just Add Water and Shake” Zumba Swim Class at VIDA, U St. and soon SW Waterfront. Invigorating low-impact aquatic exercise. $125/five classes or $30/single, info.
Wednesday, July 16, 5:00 PM, BISNOW presents SCHMOOZATENNIS at Kastles Stadium - GWU's Smith Center, 600 22nd St. NW. 2 hours of Schmooze, booze, food, and a tennis match between Venus Williams and Martina Hingis. $59, info.

Sunday, July 13

1:00 - 3:00 PM, Women & Bicycles Workshop: Biking and Women's Health at Georgetown Public Library, 3260 R St. NW. Free, info.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3rd annual Spin-A-Thon at Balance Gym, 111 14th St. NW. Benefits Bike to the Beach, for the fight against autism. $20, info.

2:00 PM, Art Soiree’s World Cup Final Match Watching Party at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, 3100 South St. NW. Live telecast, food/drink, music/dancing. Free, info.

7:00 PM, Art Soiree’s Annual Bastille Day Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Garden,3100 South St. NW. Complimentary champagne tasting and dessert. $20, info.

Monday, July 14

11:00 AM, 4th annual Baguette Relay Race / Bastille Day at PAUL, 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Join in a quick lap around the US Navy Memorial – winners get a $25 gift card. Free, info.

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