Weekend Roundup February 6, 2014

Georgetown Arts 2014 Opening Reception

February 6th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | Free | latiscornia@gmail.com | Tel: 202-337-7313 | Event Website

GEORGETOWN ARTS 2014, the 5th annual art show of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, will showcase artwork by local Georgetown residents and artists who have studios in Georgetown. Media will include oil and watercolor paintings, prints, sculpture and photography. All art will be suitable for viewing by adults and families with children.

Address

House of Sweden; 2900 K Street NW

Tosin CD Release Party at Strathmore

February 7th, 2014 at 08:30 PM | $20 | tosinbeatsbooking@gmail.com | Tel: (301) 581-5100 | Event Website

This Nigerian-born vocalist, drummer, and composer has been making music in the D.C. area for 12 years, lending his musical gift to many artists including Spyro Gyra, Chopteeth, Julie Dexter, Femi Kuti and others. Now on his 4th album as a bandleader, he calls his musical style Afrikan Rhapsody – a mixture of different cross-cultural genres with deep African roots, including afrobeat, Yoruba Rhythms, jazz, and neosoul. Join Tosin as he performs songs from his latest musical effort, Life Begins.

Address

5301 Tuckerman Ln; North Bethesda, MD 20852

Play-Doh Cupcake Party @ Sprinkles

February 8th, 2014 at 10:00 AM | $10 | editor@dctots.com | Event Website

Please join us for a special “Play-Doh Party” at Sprinkles Cupcakes 2nd Floor Party Room on Saturday, February 8. The event is sponsored by the new Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool in Georgetown and will feature Play-Doh Cupcake kits for each child to use and take home as well as delicious mini cupcakes courtesy of Sprinkles. There will be two 45-minute sessions, one at 10am and one at 11am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Address

3015 M Street, NW

Be My Valentine: Tour and Workshop for Children

February 8th, 2014 at 10:30 AM | $5-10 | info@tudorplace.org | Tel: 2029650400 | Event Website

Children tour the historic mansion in search of Valentine’s Day cards from years past. After the tour, children design their own Valentine cards to take home. Historic Valentine’s Day cards from the Tudor Place archive will serve as an inspiration for their creations.
Ages 5+

Address

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden; 1644 31st St NW

Rhino Bar to Host Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective

February 9th, 2014 at 11:00 AM | Free | Tel: 202-333-3150 | Event Website

Beginning 11 a.m., Sunday, Rhino Bar — at 33rd and M Streets, NW — will host a movie marathon showing films, featuring the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Address

Rhino Bar; 3295 M St NW

66th Annual “An Affair of the Heart” Luncheon and Fashion Show

February 10th, 2014 at 11:00 AM | $125.00 per person | Roxana.hoveyda@heart.org | Tel: 703-248-1745 | Event Website

The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region presents the 66th Annual “An Affair of the Heart” Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit heart research and education. DC society will step out to this high-end event hosting over 1000 attendees. Bloomingdale’s will present the Fashion Show which will feature top designer collections along with exclusive pieces from the Spring 2014 collection.

Address

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW

Tel’Veh Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting

February 10th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | 1 Tix for Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting at $35 / 2 Tix for Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting at $60 | info@telveh.com | Tel: (202) 758-2929 | Event Website

Hey, wine and beer lovers! This tasting class will introduce you to wine varietals and beer types you’re sure to enjoy. Gain a healthy exposure and better experience with various wines and beers. The class is great for beginners, connoisseurs, friends, date nights, colleagues and more — sign up at the link.

Address

401 Massachusetts Ave., NW