Social Scene: Blue Hope Bash Honors Craig Melvin, Lindsay Czarniak
• October 30, 2025

The historic halls of the National Building Museum came alive on Oct. 25 with hope, inspiration, and purpose at the annual Blue Hope Bash. This highly anticipated event was dedicated […]

Social Scene: Symphony in Style: NSO Gala Raises $3.5 Million
• October 1, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated a spectacular evening last night, welcoming 450 guests to its annual Gala benefiting the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This year’s […]

Social Scene: Paws and Pizzazz—The Bark Ball Celebrates 38 Years
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The 38th Annual Bark Ball took place September 27 at the Washington Hilton. The event celebrated 155 years of the Humane Rescue Alliance through the decades. Guests and their pets […]

Social Scene: Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball Raises Record $2.3 Million
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The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts celebrated the close of its 2025 summer season with the Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball, held on Friday, September 26. The evening spectacular […]

Social Scene: A Night of History, Hope & Heritage at the Capital Jewish Museum Gala
• September 18, 2025

The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum hosted its annual gala September 14 at the Maison Francaise at the French Embassy. The event, celebrating the theme “Preserving History and […]

Social Scene: Your Guide to the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend
• April 24, 2025

Washington’s biggest social weekend of the year is upon us. In honor of the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, here are all the parties and gatherings in town Thursday through Sunday. […]

Social Scene: Leukemia Ball Raises $2 Million 
• April 9, 2025

This year, roughly 1,300 guests attended the annual Leukemia Ball, one of Washington’s premier black-tie events, held March 29 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year’s gala, the 38th annual, […]

Project Blackbird Benefit Gala
• February 19, 2025

You are invited to the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD, held on May 2, 2025, at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., during Mental Health Awareness Month. Support […]

Spring 2025 Gala Guide
• January 15, 2025

We’re already thinking spring! Prepare for Washington’s blooming social season with this gala guide featuring parties and events. We’ll update the list in real time as event details are announced.   […]

Valentine’s Ball for Brain Cancer
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Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children and the 10th cause of death in adults. Yet, in 2023, only 3% of all cancer funds went to […]