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April 29, 2013 Bisnow
WHERE TO BE SCENE:

Wednesday, May 1-4, Hearts Delight Wine Tasting and Auction, a five-day celebration of DCs master winemakers and culinary greats for the Heart Association. Join distinguished guests to play and bid in the Nationals Capital,info.

Thursday, May 2, Refugees Internationals 34th Anniversary Dinner Gala at Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW. Celebrate more than three decades of RIs life-saving protection for displaced and stateless people worldwide. $400/general, $175/young professional,info

Monday, April 29, 9:00 PM, basketball star LeBron James hosts ShadowRoom, a special event at Eye Bar, 1716 I St. NW. Free admission until 9pm, info.

Monday, April 29, 7:00 10:00 PM, A Night Out with the Millennium Network at The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. President Clinton and Chelsea are back in DC to support the work of their foundation. Performance by Carly Rae Jepsen. $150, info.

Monday, April 29 May 5, DC Yoga Week! Studios across town offer free and $5 classes during the 8th annual celebration of bending, stretching and deep breathing. Free, info.

Tuesday, April 30, 6:00-8:30 PM, Good Growth Salon: Cocktails & Convo at The Powerhouse, 3255 Grace St. NW. A part of DO GOOD WEEK, seven days focused on social enterprise and smart growth in DC.$20, info.

Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 PM, In Conversation with Marc Adelman, author of Those We Love Most at Sixth and I Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. $12/person, $20/couple, $30/couple + book, info.

Wednesday, May 1,6:00 8:00 PM, Hearts Delight Wine Tasting TONIGHT: United States of Wine Tasting Reception on the Rooftop at 101 Constitution Ave. NW. $200/person,info

Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 PM, author Janice Rothschild Blumbergkicks off Jewish American Heritage Month at the Library of Congress, 10 First St. SE, talking aboutProphet in a Time of Priests. Free, rsvp.

Wednesday, May1, former Washington Post reporter John Burgessdiscusses his novel A Woman of Angkor at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free, info.

Thursday, May 2, 11:30 AM, The Trust for the National Mall hosts the 6th Annual Benefit Luncheon on the National Mall, Madison Dr. 1t 13th St. reception & lunch. $500/person, info.

Thursday, May 2, 7:00-9:00 PM, Glow Sessions in the Urban Garden at The Heurich House Museum,1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. $10, includes soft beverages - bring a well-stocked picnic, info.

Thursday, May 2, 10:00 PM, Refugees Internationals Young Humanitarian Circle After-Gala at Fujimar, 1401 K St. NW. Celebrating three decades of RIs lifesaving advocacy. $20, info.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30 9:30 PM, Alexandria Community Trust Gala at the US Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Alexandria. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner showcasing Alexandrias riverside local cuisine. $175, info.

Thursday, May 2, 6:00 9:00 PM, join the Latin American Youth Center for its 45th Anniversary Gala at The Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW. $300/person, silent/live auction, dinner, program and after-party, info.

Friday, May 3, (All Day)Washington State Societys 53rd Potlatch at Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW. Feast on Washington State delicacies. Dancing, music, raffle. $49, info.

Friday, May 3, 6:30-8:30 PM, Door to the heART: Fundraiser for the American Heart Association at The Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd St. NW. Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres with open bar, and art auction with 100% of proceeds benefiting. $150, info.

Friday, May 3, 8:00-11:59 PM, Future Fund 2013 Awards Gala: at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Rosslyn. NoVas next generation of philanthropists assist local nonprofits to end homelessness.$60/members, $80/non, info.

Friday, May 3, 9:00 PM 1:00 AM, The Phillips Collection Gala After Party: La Dolce Vita at The Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. $200, Italian savories and sweets, espresso bar, martinis, modern midnight bocce ball, info.

Friday, May 3,7:00 PM, Hearts Delight Wine Tasting TONIGHT: Vintners Dinner at Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW. Dinner by Chef Michel Rostang, Paris. $1,000/person -info.

Saturday, May 4, 4:30 6:15 PM, Hearts Delight Wine TastingTONIGHT: Grand Tasting & Auction at The Ritz-Carlton West End, 1150 22nd St. NW. $50-$500,info.

Saturday, May 4, 6:00-11:30 PM, Ball on the Mall on The National Mall, 700 Independence Ave. SW $175, dancing, reception, buffet and open bar. $350/VIP, info.

Saturday, May 4, 12:00-6:00 PM, Capital Club's 88th Annual Gold Cup at Great Meadow, The Plains, 5089 Old Tavern Rd., info.

Saturday, May 4, 3:00 5:00 PM, JTCC Tennis Festival atJunior Tennis Champions Center, 5200 Paint Branch Pkwy. College Park. Free tennis tips, game skills, agility drills ages 5 12, rsvp.

Saturday, May 4, 6:00 10:00 PM, Salute to Service Gala at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW. The American Red Crosshonors extraordinary service. $400+, info.

Sunday, May 5, 8:00 PM, Spring Gala, the Kennedy Center includesMy Fair Ladyon the Concert Hall stage, 2700 F St. NW . Prices vary, info.

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