Weekend Round Up June 6, 2013


Alex’s Lemonade Stand

June 7th, 2013 at 11:00 AM

The Westin Georgetown will host its 3rd Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand as part of the National Lemonade Days weekend.

Lemonade Days is a three-day event held every June. Proceeds benefit childhood cancer research.

The stand will be at the corner of 24th and M St., NW, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address

2350 M St., NW

Friends of Volta Park Cocktail Party Fundraiser

June 7 at 7 p.m. | 125 | friends@voltapark.org | Tel: 202-258-4732 | Event Website

This annual event brings Georgetowners together to raise funds for the landscape and maintenance of Volta Park. FOVP is in partnership with DC Department of Parks and Recreation; together they maintain the beautful park. Friday, June 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Georgetown Visitation Prep. $125 individual ticket; $200 for two, walk-ins welcome

Address

Georgetown Visitation Prep, 1524 35th St., NW

Young Professionals in Foreign Policy 6th Annual Affairs of State Gala & Fundraiser

June 7 at 8 p.m. | $69-80 | shelly.zhao@ypfp.org | Event Website

Kick-off summer with YPFP! This year’s event will feature music from DJ Neekola, a silent auction, casino room, open bar, complimentary cigar rolling and much more! For more information please visit: https://ypfp.org/event/6th-annual-affairs-state-gala-and-fundraiser-6.

Address

City Tavern Club, 3206 M St., NW

Address

National Building Museum; 401 F St., NW

Casbah Belly Dance Theater by Saffron Dance

June 8 at 5 p.m. | $30 – $35 | info@saffrondance.com | Tel: 703-2762355 | Event Website

Join Saffron Dance for its spring dance theatre production: Casbah. More than 90 dancers will perform a full spectrum of classical, modern, fusion, folkloric and tribal belly dance set in the elegance of the Gonda Theatre. Casbah will feature spectacular choreographies by Saffron’s Resident Dance Companies and performance companies as well as Saffron faculty soloists.

Two shows available: 5 p.m and 8 p.m.

$30 by June 2. $35 after June 2.

Address

Gonda Theater, Georgetown University Davis Performing Arts Center, 37th & O Streets, NW

Old Fashioned Picnic for IEF

June 8 at 2 p.m. | $70 per person, $150 for family | cbaerveldt@iefusa.org | Tel: 1-240-290-0263 ext 118 | Event Website

Kick off Summer with IEF for an Old Fashioned Picnic. Coming up Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 5 pm, the picnic will be held at the beautiful farm of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Pilkerton outside of Potomac, Maryland. Listen to the foot tapping music of King Street Bluegrass while enjoying hearty picnic fare. There will be hay rides and games for the children. Bring the whole family. Support the sight saving programs of the IEF with your reservation or sponsorship.

Address

Dr. and Mrs. A. Raymond Pilkerton, 15111 River Road, Potomac, Md.

For the Birds

June 9 at 1:30 p.m. | $10-15 | [Event Website] (http://www.nbm.org/)

Learn about reusing unwanted materials and making a difference in your neighborhood. Bring recyclable containers or use what the museum has collected to create unique objects.

GBA Yoga in the Park

June 12 at 06 p.m. | Free | info@­gtownbu­siness.­com | [Event Website](http://www.gtownbusiness.com/)

Every Wednesday through the month of June, join the Georgetown Business Association for Yoga in the Park at the Georgetown Waterfront Park. Instruction provided by Down Dog Power Yoga teachers. Serendipity3 will be giving out complimentary Frrrozen Hot Chocolate drink cards to attendees.

Address

Georgetown Waterfront Park, 3100 K St., NW

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