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PawCasso Gala and Art Auction: Benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Reagan National Airport's Historic Terminal A Arlington, DC, United States

PawCasso is an elegant evening gala featuring a live art auction, a spectacular silent auction, yummy bites and cocktails, and a live band..The best part? You can bring your pups! Please join us on Saturday, November 4, at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Reagan National Airport's Historic Terminal A. Proceeds benefit Homeward Trails Animal […]

$75.00 – $100.00

LUNGevity Breathe Deep DC– 5K Walk & Fun Run

Smithsonian Metro Stop on the National Mall 12th and Jefferson, Washington D.C., DC, United States

Breathe Deep DC was created in 2009 by the late Jerry Sorkin, a Bethesda resident husband, father of two, and nine-year lung cancer survivor. Jerry dedicated his life to working on behalf of people diagnosed with lung cancer, serving as the Vice Chairman of LUNGevity’s Board of Directors, an advocate, and most importantly, a friend […]

$10 – $25

Mandarin Oriental 5K & Silent Auction

Mandarin Oriental Hotel DC, United States

Mandarin Oriental Hotel is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk & Silent Auction on Sunday, November 5 at 9am. This event will benefit DCPS Jefferson Middle School. The run/walk around the National Mall starts and ends at the hotel (1330 Maryland Avenue SW). $45 per person fee includes T-shirt, stretching session, and post-run breakfast. Silent auction of […]

$45

Warrior Expeditions Veterans Day Hike

4940 Canal Rd, NW 4940 Canal Rd, NW, Washington, United States

Warrior Expedition invites you to join their First Annual Warrior Expeditions Veterans Day Hike. The 6.5-mile self-guided hike begins at Fletcher’s Cove in Georgetown, through the National Mall, and concludes downtown with a BBQ reception and performance by recording artist Brendan James at Arnold & Porter. Registration includes a Nalgene water bottle and admission to […]

$40

Profs and Pints: “What Every Gardener Should Do in the Fall”

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "What Every Gardener Should Do in the Fall," with Che Axum, director of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of the District of Columbia. When you say "tomato," Che Axum says "big, juicy tomato." As director of the University of the District of Columbia's Center for Urban Agriculture, he […]

$10.00

Family Portrait Day

Lord & Taylor 5255 Western Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for complimentary family portraits! Make Holiday Memories That Will Last A Lifetime Grab your family or BFF’s and join us for a complimentary, professional portrait. Wear your best festive attire, silly holiday sweaters or matching PJs or buy them in store to wear that day. We’ll even have a beauty touch-ups on site […]

Free

Temple Sinai Holiday Mart

temple sinai 5100 Military Rd., Washington, DC, United States

Temple Sinai’s annual Holiday Mart is Sunday, November 19 from 9 am to 3 pm. There is something for everyone: lovely gifts, delicious food, wine tasting, a bake sale, and activities for children. Admission is free.

free

“Light Up The Season” Holiday Event to Benefit Children’s National

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1:00 p.m., Light Up The Season hosts its first annual community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National Health System at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Designer-decorated holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah will be on display and available for purchase. Activities for all ages include holiday […]

How to Maximize Cross-Sell and UpSell Opportunities in 2018 and Beyond

Inova Center for Personalized Health 3225 Gallows Road, Fairfax, VA, United States

The Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) will partner with Dario Priolo and Tim Sullivan to discuss how to maximize cross-sell and up-sell opportunities in the new year at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in Fairfax, VA on December 8. This workshop will reveal how some companies become experts at cross-selling and upselling - […]

$89

Hamilton Hotel Hot Chocolate Happy Hour

Hamilton Hotel 1001 14th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Hamilton Hotel hosts happy hour for all ages this holiday season. Savor two special kinds of hot chocolate for free in the evening during the 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Sip on the classically decadent Creamy Hot Chocolate or indulge in a cup of Caribbean Hot Chocolate, inspired by Alexander Hamilton’s hometown of Charlestown. Offered […]

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “Dining with Decorum”

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Watergate Hotel hosts "Dining with Decorum" Business Dining Etiquette on December 13th, part of a new series of etiquette courses, taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour course covers all aspects of American and European dining etiquette and table manners. This is a great introductory and refresher course for anyone looking to […]

$150.00

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “Dining with Decorum”

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Watergate Hotel hosts "Dining with Decorum" Business Dining Etiquette on December 13th, part of a new series of etiquette courses, taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour course covers all aspects of American and European dining etiquette and table manners. This is a great introductory and refresher course for anyone looking to […]

$150.00

Nuit Du Champagne Holidays Celebration at the French Embassy

The Embassy of France in the United States Cordially invites you to celebrate Champagne & French Excellence -VIP Champagne Tasting with Hors D'Oeuvres -Unique Selection of 40+ Champagne Cuvées -More than 10 Epicurean Tasting Stations -French Gourmet "Ateliers" & Champagne Pairing -Champagne Sabering Ceremony and Demonstrations -French Music & Entertainment VIP Tickets available - Include […]

$95 – $175

Nationals WinterFest

Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for Nats Winterfest, returning December 16 and 17 to the Washington Convention Center. Winterfest will again feature two days of fun! Activities include: • Clinics with Nationals players and coaches • Watch a Home Run Derby featuring the Nationals mascots • Make a snow fort, participate in the steal home challenge and take […]

$25.00 – $35.00

Mayor Bowser’s #Fit DC Fresh Start 5K

Anacostia Park 1900 Anacostia Drive, Washington, DC, United States

New Years Day, join Mayor Muriel Bowser and hundreds of DC residents for the FitDC Fresh Start 5K in Historic Anacostia Park! As part of our One Billion Steps Challenge, we are inviting people of all ages to join us for this fun fitness activity. Whether you want to run, walk or just cheer folks […]

Free

The Watergate Hotel Hosts: “Manners and Mimosas” Social and Upscale Dining Etiquette Course

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join The Watergate Hotel on Sunday, January 14th for a “Manners and Mimosas” Social and Upscale Dining Etiquette Course, part of a new series of etiquette courses taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This 2-hour private dining course, which includes a pre-fixe plated brunch with champagne and mimosas, covers all aspects of American and […]

$90

Tickets on Sale for Old Town Alexandria Historic Garden Week Tour

WHAT: Old Town Alexandria will kick off the Garden Club of Virginia’s 85th Historic Garden Week public tour of stunning historic homes and gardens which is expected to draw an estimated 1,500 garden enthusiasts and tourists. The tour is part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s statewide tour of Virginia’s finest historic homes and gardens […]

$45 – $55

The Migration Project

Sidney Harman Hall 610 N Street NW, Washington, United States

The Migration Project explores human flight through stories of relocation. Hear from fifteen community members as they tell fragments of family history dating back from multiple generations, or a story of a recent relocation. Whether it is a story about a ‘first car,’ about a job during Prohibition, or a tale told by a Green […]

Free

The Watergate Hotel Presents “Wedding Etiquette for the Modern Bride”

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the Watergate Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 11, for a “Wedding Etiquette for the Modern Bride” class, part of a new series of etiquette courses taught by Modern Etiquette Coach, Maggie Oldham. This wedding etiquette course is perfect for engaged couples, family members of the bride- and groom-to-be, and wedding planners! Learn about the importance […]

$50

Profs & Pints: The Love Lecture

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "The Love Lecture," with Laura Papish, assistant professor of philosophy at George Washington University and teacher of a seminar on the philosophy of love, sex, and friendship. Who wrote the book of love? Why does love have to be so sad? Is it a thin line between love and hate? On […]

$10 – $12

7th Annual A WINNter Affair

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

The 7th Annual A WINNter Affair is an evening for young professionals to socialize, dance and enjoy specialty cocktails created for this event by some of the area’s best mixologists. The event raises funds for The Children's Inn at NIH, which provides free lodging and supportive services to children with rare and critical illnesses from […]

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “Own the Room” Modern Social Etiquette by Maggie Oldham

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

This social etiquette course teaches participants how to walk into any social or networking situation with confidence. Learn secrets on how to become the life of the party every time, while maximizing the opportunity to create social and business relationships. At this event, sip champagne and learn: • How to walk into a social or […]

$50

Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]

Free

Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event

The Melrose Hotel 2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037 2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States

Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]

Free

Complete Dogness

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Complete Dogness is a new family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy with bad habits. She can eat a delicious wool sweater or steal a whole block of cheese in no time. But there is hope as Barky learns new tricks and as the whole family adjusts. The performance incorporates spoken word, movement, music.

$10 – $15

Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event

The Melrose Hotel 2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037 2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States

Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]

Free

Need to Know Dinner with Laurie Cameron

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Most people could use a dose of joy and calmness in their day. Learn how to find focus and live and cook mindfully from Laurie Cameron, author of The Mindful Day, as you enjoy a 4-course, rustic Tuscan meal. $85 (exclusive tax and tip), includes a copy of her book.

$85

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by DC artist Holly Bass, a collaborative "sidewalk" project that asks participants to draw and write together, and engaging pop-up experiences with local educators and artists. […]

Free

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by DC artist Holly Bass, a collaborative "sidewalk" project that asks participants to draw and write together, and engaging pop-up experiences with local educators and artists. […]

Free

Hop On Over to Salamander Resort & Spa

Salamander Resort & Spa 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States

Kick off Easter celebrations with activities for the whole family! Kids will go egg-static for three on-site Easter egg hunts - featuring a technological GPS hunt and a glow-in-the-dark option. Get creative at the Easter Sweets & Treats cooking class lead by Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves or hop over to the ballroom to indulge […]

James Hollis, Divided Soul/Divided Nation: An Examination of the Shadow in the Body Politic

Whittemore House, Woman's National Democratic Club 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a look at the current divides in our country through the lens of depth psychology and examine what is going on in the unconscious of individuals and groups. The problem of the unconscious is that it is “unconscious” and therefore very difficult to identify and explore; however, there are ways in which […]

$15 – $25

MANNA 5K Fun Run for Affordablee Housing

C&O Canal 3630 Water St NW, Washington, DC

DESCRIPTION You're invited to the 20th Annual MANNA 5K Race for Affordable Housing! On Saturday, April 28th at 9:30 AM, we will be celebrating our 20th Annual MANNA 5K Race for Affordable Housing at the C&O Towpath in Georgetown (address is 3630 Water St NW). Our goal is to raise money and awareness for affordable […]

$40

The Watergate Hotel Presents: “The Science of Small Talk” Business and Networking Etiquette

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

This business and networking etiquette course teaches participants how to walk into any social or networking situation and strike up a conversation with anyone! Learn secrets on how to effortlessly talk to anyone! This seminar is perfect for anyone who regularly attends conferences, networking events and parties. After this course, you'll have NO FEAR walking […]

$50

Washington Exec’s 2018 K-12 STEM SYMPOSIUM

Nysmith School for the Gifted 13625 EDS Dr, Herndon, VA, United States

The K-12 STEM Symposium is a free, exciting and all-day forum that equally engages children, parents, and teachers, coupled with corporate, government, academia and non-profit executives alike from the STEM fields. Linking science and mathematics taught in the classroom to impactful careers is an ongoing national challenge. This year’s Symposium will help children discover new […]

Free

Georgetown Walking Tour: Herring Hill

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Uncover the rich history of Georgetown’s African-American communities with Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides. Starting in Herring Hill, learn about the eighteenth-century community to both enslaved and freed blacks. Continue exploring Georgetown and see the churches and schools established by African-American Georgetowners during the nineteenth century.

$18 – $20

VAL’S Pals Kids Club: Nicolo the Jester

Village at Leesburg Shopping Center 1602 Village Market Boulevard SE, Leesburg, VA, United States

Join us for a morning of FREE fun on Wednesdays this summer! Enjoy live music, magicians, puppet shows, petting zoos and more. Locations vary. June 20: Super-sized Kick Off Petting Zoo and vehicles of the Loudoun Police Department. Hosted outside on Tupper Way. June 27: Everyone’s favorite — Rocknocerous — performs. Hosted in the Village […]

Free

Profs & Pints: Is Religion Obsolete?

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "Is Religion Obsolete?" with Michael J. Sigrist, lecturer in philosophy at George Washington University, co-editor of Time and the Philosophy of Action, and scholar of the early existentialists. Why do people turn to religion? What's its purpose? In today’s America, public debate about religion centers on questions like whether religious beliefs […]

$10 – $12

Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) – Take Action Against Breast Cancer

Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) partners with DC area institutions to bring a world class medical symposium “Take Action Against Breast Cancer.” The panel, consisting of leading experts in the field, will discuss new discoveries and technology that can play a significant role in improving risk assessment, prevention and early detection for breast cancer. The morning […]

$125

Dumbarton at Dusk: To the Moon and Back

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Wishing upon a star for the perfect evening out? Then join us to gaze up at the stars while enjoying live music, food and fun! Come experience Dumbarton House in a whole new light! Dumbarton at Dusk is a new evening program the third Thursday of every month. Tour the museum after hours and experience […]

$5

History Bites: Tea Tasting

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Learn about history in a whole new way! Enjoy sipping tea while viewing tea equipage from Dumbarton House’s collections and learning about the health benefits and historic importance of tea. Tickets include light refreshments and tasting of 6 different teas. This event is planned in partnership with the Spice and Tea Exchange of Alexandria!

$20 – $25

Blue Ridge Races 2018

Woodley Farm 590 Woodley Lane, Berryville, VA, United States

Steeplechasing all day, browse 'Saddler's Row- vendor village or participate in the children's stick pony races Gates open at 10:30 $25 general admission BlueRidgeRaces.org

$25.

Whittle School & Studios Parent Information Event

Whittle School & Studios welcomes you to learn more about the opportunities this global school will provide your children and the greater Washington area. This event will inform parents on the modern approach Whittle School & Studios takes to education including language immersion, cross-cultural education, and off-campus opportunities in the world’s most influential cities. The […]

Free

Ian McCabe Studio at Mama Mornings

Brief Assembly 1287 4th Street NE, Washington, DC, United States

Join top stylists from Ian McCabe Studio, for a fun weekend of self-care, wellness and special treats for moms! The Ian McCabe team will be providing free haircare samples and complimentary consultations at Mama Mornings at fashion pop-up, Brief Assembly in Union Market. Stop by for pampering, a little shopping, light bites and fun.

Free

Profs & Pints: Pets of the Presidents

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "Pets of the Presidents," with Edward Lengel, special advisor to the White House Historical Association, former professor at the University of Virginia, and author of books such as General George Washington: A Military Life. A delightful, and sometimes strange, menagerie has inhabited the White House since its construction in 1800. Thomas […]

$10 – $12