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Washington, D.C. The Scene
March 13, 2017 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow
Thursday, March 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, join Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area in celebrating 10 years of empowering and equipping girls at the Shining Like Diamonds Gala at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. Honoring women from Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, NASA and more. Includes: dinner, program and reception. $150, info.


Tuesday, March 14

7:30 PM, Intelligence playing at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. Story about the Valerie Plame affair – thriller with espionage, leaks and deception in the build-up to war. Part of 25 original productions focused on American stories of politics and power. Continues through April 2. $40 – $90; info.

4:00 PM, 25th annual Environmental Film Festival, kicking off at 50 area venues. Enjoy more than 180 screenings including: Kedi, Peter and the Farm and many more! Continues through March 26. Prices vary, info.  

Wednesday, March 15

5:00 – 9:00 PM, Yozakura Nights at The Royal, 501 Florida Ave. NW. Enjoy a Osaka-style street festival to celebrate food, culture, music, and the spring sumo wrestling tournament in Osaka. Includes sake tastings, sushi, sumo watching, art pieces, live music and chef interaction. $45, info.  

6:00 PM, Curator's Conversation with author Flora Fraser at Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW. Join curator Grant Quertermous with acclaimed historian/biographer Flora Fraser to discuss her book, The Washingtons: George and Martha, Partners in Friendship and Love. Free, info.  

10:00 AM, Out of Office Showroom Opening at MM LaFleur, 1424 K St. NW. Open by appointment for services. A showroom, highly-personalized way to shop. Free, must rsvp.  

6:00 – 7:30 PM, Chocolate & Whiskey Tasting Class at Co Co Sala, 929 F St. NW. Guests treated to class, chocolate and whiskey tastings. $45, info.  

Thursday, March 16

7:00 – 11:00 PM, join the Children’s Health Board for its 4th annual Hoops Madness at Longview Gallery, 1234 9th St. NW. NCAA first round screenings, networking, live/silent auctions – hosted by Washington Wizards announcers Phil Chenier and Steve Buckhantz. $185,  info.

8:00 – 10:00 AM, Bracket Challenge: Breakfast with the Business Journal at Farmers & Distillers, 600 Massachusetts Ave NW. Network, fill out a bracket for prizes, and meet the publisher, editor, reporters, the whole WBJ team! $40, info.

7:00 – 11:00 PM, Pink Tie Party Fundraiser at the Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Join more than 800 attendees for food/drink, entertainment and auction that showcases the diversity of DC’s restaurant scene in celebration of DC Cherry Blossom Festival! $90 - $300, info.

Contact Heather Mahoney at heather@bisnow.com