WHERE TO BE SCENE:
Friday, May 6
8:00 AM, National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic at The Golf Club at Lansdowne, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy Leesburg, VA. Host - Former Super Bowl Champion Rick “Doc” Walker; with Rep Tom Davis; NFL Players & Alums Otis Wonsley; Media & Special Guests; & Purple Heart Recipients, info.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Flower Mart 2016 at The Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW. Visit the embassy-sponsored International Floral Exhibit, purchase plants, shop an outdoor marketplace, take in food and entertainment, participate in the famous Cathedral Tower Climb, or enjoy tea in a lovely setting. Free, info.
12:00 – 5:00 PM, Green Festival at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl NW. $12, single-day access to exhibit floor, workshops, speakers and films. Free entry for moms, info.
6:000 – 10:00 PM, First Friday Series: Empower Art Show Benefit at Cities Restaurant & Lounge, 1909 K St NW. $21, info.
6:00 – 9:000 PM, Nordic Fashion, Architecture, and Painting Collide at Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Ct NW. Part of Dupont Circle’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Free, info.
8:00 - 11:00 PM, support Imagination Stage at Casino Royale hosted by Real Housewives of Potomac’s Katie Rost and Charrisse Jackson-Jordan at The University Club, 1135 16th St NW. donate nearly new wear-to-work items and shop the new O to benefit Dress for Success. casino games, dancing, silent auction. $200/person or $300/couple, info.
Saturday, May 7
8:00 – 10:00 AM, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on The National Mall, 700 Independence Avenue SW. $40/walkers; $45/runners. Includes tee-shirt and activities + special performance by Traci Branxton, info.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Around the World Embassy Tour at 45 embassies that open their doors so visitors learn indigenous dances, sample food, view art and more! Free, govt issued ID required, info.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Fruhlingsfest at The Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW. Afternoon of family-friendly spring festivities! Play garden games like croquet, badminton, and cornhole. Dance around the maypole. Test your knowledge of the museum with scavenger hunts. $5, info.
5:30 – 10:00 PM, An Evening for Hope Gala to benefit The Children's Inn at NIH at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Join toastmaster American television news correspondent and author James Rosen as well as other notable keynote speakers including medical pioneers. Includes: silent auction, reception, seated dinner and program. Prices vary, info.
1:00 – 4:00 PM, Running of the Chihuahuas: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at The Wharf/Marina, 600 Water St SW. Chihuahua races, food trucks, beer stands, live music, dog contests, a family friendly event! Over 80 dogs have already signed up to race. Free, info.
3:00 – 6:00 PM, Multicultural Open House: One Global Village at Hostelling International, 1009 11th St NW. Explore diverse cultures through fun activities, dance, food, and music. Don't miss a breathtaking Cuban music concert by Orchestra Sabor Latino, info.
4:00 – 7:00 PM, Bonnets & Bowties at The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. An afternoon of mint juleps (two per person), an open beer and wine bar, a southern-style buffet, live jazz ensemble, and casino-style games. $99, info.