Spring 2024 Gala Guide
By • February 14, 2024 One Comment 2321
Spring is here! Prepare for Washington’s blooming social season with this gala guide featuring parties and events from late February through mid-June. We’ll update the list in real time as event details are announced.
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 24
The Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic’s Annual Wish Ball
6 p.m.-midnight, Waldorf Astoria, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
The annual event raises awareness and funds for children battling critical illnesses.
MARCH
Wednesday, March 13
The Ireland Funds National Gala
The National Building Museum, 440 G St. NW
There will be a special tribute to Paul S. Quinn with remarks by Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI).
Friday, March 15
Together in Art and Community: The Washington Performing Arts Gala
Enjoy an evening of performances, dinner, dancing, an auction and more all to support arts education programs and outreach initiatives to connect our community.
Sunday, March 24
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW
This year’s awardee is Kevin Hart.
APRIL
7 p.m., The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW
The event will be hosted by Vince Wilfork and Lisa Marie Riggins with appearances by Mickey Guyton and Six String Soldiers.
Friday, April 12
The National Museum of Women in the Arts Spring Gala
6:30 p.m., The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW
Celebrate after a two-year hiatus in the newly renovated building. This year, actor Tracee Ellis Ross will be honored.
Saturday, April 13
The Wharf, District Pier and The Anthem, 901 Wharf St.
Children’s National Hospital’s annual black-tie gala brings together leaders to raise funds to support patients and families.
Monday, April 15
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Annual Gala
6:30 p.m., The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
STC’s irrepressible Artistic Director Simon Godwin and a cast of internationally acclaimed artists and celebrities bring you an evening of inspiration and entertainment alongside a glittering assembly of VIPs, politicians, and leaders from both sides of the Atlantic. Honorees include actors Indira Varma and John Lithgow. Performers to include Jordan Danica, and the event will be emceed by the BBC’s Katty Kay.
Wednesday, April 17
The Georgetown House Tour Patrons’ Party
6-8 p.m., Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW
The Patrons’ Party officially opens the Georgetown House Tour.
Friday, April 19
Junior League of Washington’s Art of Entertaining Event
7:30-10:30 p.m., The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW
The Art of Entertaining is the inaugural tablescapes event presented by the Junior League of Washington. Immerse yourself in a showcase of captivating tables & demonstrations, designed to inspire both aspiring hosts & seasoned entertainers.
Sunday, April 20
The Catholic Charities Gala 2024
6:30-11 p.m., The Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
The 39th annual gala will be co-chaired by Kate and Vince Burke, Regina and Dave DiLuigia and Egan and Billy Cannon.
Tuesday, April 23
The Latino Student Fund 30th Anniversary Gala
Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW
The Latino Student Fund (LSF) was founded in 1994 to address disparities in access to education for underrepresented youth in D.C. The fund has served over 11,000 youth over the last three decades.
Thursday, April 25
Calvary Women’s Services Hope Gala
The Schuyler at The Hamilton, 1001 14th St. NW
The gala serves as a celebration of the triumphs of women who have ended their homelessness for good through Calvary’s programs.
Friday, April 26
The Washington Ballet’s 2024 Gala
This year’s gala co-chairs are Maureen Hinman and Patty Wu.
Saturday, April 27
The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW
Since 1986, the Lombardi Gala has provided direct funding to Georgetown Lombardi as it seeks to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
An Evening for Hope to Benefit the Children’s Inn at NIH
5:30 p.m., The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent auction, gourmet dinner, live auction and an after party.
MAY
Wednesday, May 1
The Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Night Benefit
Check out what’s featured in this year’s craft show a little early.
Friday, May 3
10th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Vision Gala
7 p.m., Ritz Carlton Washington D.C., 1150 22nd St. NW
Support the Alzheimer’s Association’s event to raise funds for care, programs and research.
Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11
Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction
Four days of fun including a Congress Has Heart Celebration, intimate wine dinners and an exclusive Vintner’s Dinner.
Tuesday, May 7
The 14th Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., the Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd St. NW
Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation.
Friday, May 10
The Phillips Collection’s “Looking Forward, Forward Looking” Annual Gala
6:30 p.m.-midnight, The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW
This year’s gala honorees include Sylvia Snowden, Alan and Irene Wurtzel and Reginald Van Lee.
7:30 p.m., The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW
This year’s gala honors the women who made Imagination Stage.
Saturday, May 11
The Washington National Opera Gala
5:30 p.m., Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW
Experience the opening night of “Turandot” with exclusive Embassy dinners the night before.
Wednesday, May 15
National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW
More than 50 members of Congress will compete as chefs at the 42nd annual event.
Thursday, May 16
Georgetown Village Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser
The home of Alan and Nancy Taylor Bubes
This year’s honoree is Dr. Sachiko Kuno.
Thursday, May 18
Gala in the Park: Boogie in the Ballroom
6 p.m., Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD
Enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and an awards ceremony followed by a disco ball dance party.
Monday, May 20
38th Annual Helen Hayes Awards
The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW
The Helen Hayes Awards recognize outstanding achievement from professionals in D.C. theater.
Wednesday, May 22
Tudor Place’s 2024 Spring Garden Party
6-9 p.m., Tudor Place, 1633 31st St. NW
Proceeds support conservation of thousands of objects in the Tudor Place Collection & Archive, preservation of the 5.5 acre estate and dynamic educational programming for all ages.
Saturday, June 1
Friends of Volta Park’s Annual Cocktail Party & Fundraiser
4:30-6:30 p.m., The Georgetown Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Catch up with neighbors, enjoy live music and get a chance to win raffle baskets, all while supporting Volta Park.
Tuesday, June 4
6:30 p.m., Lunar Lawn, Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW
The black-tie gala supports Hillwood’s mission to share the cultural treasures bequeathed by Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Friday, June 7
The Italian Cultural Society Gala Awards Dinner
6:30-10:30 p.m., Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW
Honoring Carlo Petrini of Slow Food and Roberta Ceretto of Ceretto Wineries.
Gala in the Park: Boogie in the Ballroom is stated to be on Thursday May 18; There is no such date as that this year; shouldn’t it read as to be on Saturday.