Weekend Round Up March 12, 2015

CAG Concerts Kick-off Party?

March 12th, 2015 at 06:30 PM | $60 | Event Website

The kick-off party will be at The George Town Club on March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Concerts in the Parks is Georgetown’s favorite summer concerts series that is free and open to the public in beautiful Volt and Rose parks. Proceeds from this event help underwrite the cost of putting on the concerts. 2015 Concerts will take place Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on May 17th, June 14th and July 12th.

Address

The George Town Club; 1530 Wisconsin Ave NW

Opening Reception: Full Spectrum

March 13th, 2015 at 06:00 PM | FREE | gallery@callowayart.com | Tel: 202-965-4601 | Event Website

Full spectrum, will explore six DC local and rooted artists’approach to color and abstraction. Participating artists include: Matthew Langley, Shahin Shikhaliyev, John Sandy, Chris Baer, Shaun Rabah and David Bell.

Address

Susan Calloway Fine Arts; 1643 Wisconsin Ave NW

Rock and Roll For Children Annual Bash

March 14th, 2015 at 07:00 PM | $75.00-$400.00 | mary@lindarothpr.com | Tel: 301-938-4505 | Event Website

The Rock and Roll for Children Foundation is proud to support the Children’s Inn at NIH at their Annual Bash. The party will kick off at 7:00 pm, uniting music icons and fans at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club for a night of incomparable rock n’roll, dancing and amazing auction items from rock legends.Memorable performances will include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest inductee, Ricky Byrd, of Joan Jett, among many more.

Address

Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club; 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Cloverfest presented by Drink the District

March 14th, 2015 at 01:30 PM | $39-$50 | ilovebeer@drinkthedistrict.com | Tel: 202-618-3663 | Event Website

Channel your inner leprechaun and join us at Cloverfest presented by Drink the District! There will be 75+ beers to sample at the end of this rainbow so get your tickets fast before they disappear!

Address

The Yards Park; 1300 1st St SE

Free Chamber Concert

March 17th, 2015 at 12:00 PM | 0 | info@dumbartonhouse.org | Tel: 2023372288 | Event Website

Friday Morning Music Club performs a free chamber concert at Dumbarton House on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at noon.

Address

Dumbarton House; 2715 Q Street NW

Building in the 21st Century: Small and Sustainable

March 17th, 2015 at 12:30 PM | Free Member | $10 Non-member. | Tel: 202-272-2448 | Event Website

Brian Levy commissioned the first Minim House in 2013. Working closely with Foundry Architects on the design and Element Design+Build on the construction of the tiny house, Levy went on to found Minim Homes LLC to make the plans for and completed versions of micro homes with cutting-edge sustainable technologies widely available. Levy speaks about off-grid electric and water, cooling, heating, and air quality systems appropriate for small dwellings. 1.0 LU HSW (AIA). Pre-registration required

Address

National Building Museum; 401 F Street NW

Landmark Society Lecture: The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites

March 18th, 2015 at 06:30 PM | Member, $15 | Non-Member, $20 | mwachur@tudorplace.org | Tel: 202.580.7323 | Event Website

6:30, wine + light appetizers | 7 – 8:30 p.m., lecture

What is American about “American” food? Join author Libby H. O’Connell, chief historian for the History Channel, for a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture from before Columbus until today. Dr. O’Connell’s book, The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites, explores how cultures and individuals have shaped our national diet and continue to influence how and what we cook and eat.

Address

1670 31st St NW
Washington D.C. 20007