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Washington, D.C. The Scene
Washington, D.C. The Scene
May 8, 2017 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow
Saturday, May 13, 9:30 PM, Providence Gala After-Party at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW. Drink, dance and celebrate the dedicated caregivers of Providence! Party follows the conclusion of the gala awards ceremony where attendees will enjoy live band entertainment, dancing, open bar beverage selections and a small bites/dessert buffet. Black tie requested, info

Friday, May 12

4:00 – 10:00 PM, Market SW on the Southwest Waterfront. Enjoy a great mix of exhibitors, local music performers and fantastic food trucks. Across from Waterfront Metro Station. Free, info.  

5:00 – 8:00 PM, Dangerous Flower Meet the Artist Reception at Zenith Gallery, 1429 Iris St. NW. Free, info.  

9:00 PM, Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque 2017 Tour at Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. A geek fantasy spectacular with a number of sexy striptease numbers filled with pop-culture references. $25-$60, info.  

7:00 PM, Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Garrow for a discussion and signing of Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Highlighting Obama’s career before he decided to run for president, and more than a thousand interviews. Free, info.  

Saturday, May 13

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, A Shortcut to Europe: EU Embassies Open House at various locations around DC, 100+ embassies open to the public! Experience the cultural heritage and national traditions of the 28 EU member states. Free, info. 

1:00 – 6:00 PM, Shaw DC: Mother's Day Pop-up Market at WeWork (Wonder Bread Factory), 641 S St. NW. A curated, Mother's Day pop-up from the team that brought you Women in the Arts Pop-up Gallery! Enjoy beats, drinks, food and shopping for mom with 35 hand-selected brands. Free, info.  

10:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Fathom presents Experiment #3, an interactive art exhibit. Challenges include “finding the 11th dimension” at L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady’s Alley NW. $25-$35, info.

7:30 PM, join The National Chamber Ensemble with Music Of Our Time at the Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 North Kent St., Arlington. The Ensemble will be joined by Bowen McCauley Dance, with a program celebrating musical compositions inspired by theater and film. $33, info.  

Sunday, May 14

3:00 PM, The WNBA’s Washington Mystics kick off their four-month season against the San Antonio Stars at the Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. $25-$65, info. 

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, celebrate Mother’s Day at New District Brewing Company with an interesting pairing: beer and cupcake and Mommy and Me Yoga. $20, info.  

Contact Heather Mahoney at heather@bisnow.com