Happenings: Dec 12th – Dec 19th

Happenings
Dec  12th – Dec 19th, 2018
Hello friends!! Join us every Wednesday for the events not to miss in the coming weeks.  While our google calendar is great, sometimes events can get lost in the sauce.  So here are some events we are excited for in the coming week!!!

 

1776 Demo Day
Who: 1776
What: We’re excited to invite you to the culminating event of our 1776 Accelerator Fall 2018 program! Over the past weeks, entrepreneurs from different industries, backgrounds, and experiences worked together to further build and grow their companies to become investor-ready. On December 12th, we will be hosting our Demo Day to give you a first hand look at some of the more promising startups in the DC ecosystem, mingle with investors and funders, corporate sponsors, and members of the press. Join us afterwards for some cocktails to celebrate all the amazing individuals that took part in the accelerator program! RSVP now as you won’t want to miss this special evening!
Run of show: 5:30pm Doors Open, 5:30pm-6:30pm Happy Hour & Lite Fare, 6:30pm Opening Remarks, 6:35pm-8:00pm Company Pitch Presentations, 8:00pm Closing Remarks, 8:05pm-9:00pm Networking
Where: 1776 DC – 1133 15th St NW – Floor 12
When: Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 5:30pm – 9pm

 

Jingle While You Mingle
Who: Arthritis Foundation, DC
What: Join us as we celebrate our successes in 2018 and get ready for an amazing 2019 at this year’s Jingle While You Mingle! A festive evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with a silent auction boasting items that range from a week at a lake house in Michigan, to signed sports memorabilia, to selections of wine imported from South Africa, this event will be one you don’t want to miss as we join together to support the Arthritis Foundation, the Champion of Yes!
Where: Siren by RW, 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
When: Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 7pm – 9pm

 

Pop-Up Networking Holiday Party & Toy Drive
Who: Natasha & Nicole
What: Tis the Season of Giving! This time around we are collecting toys for Toys for Tots at the Pop-Up Networking Holiday Party. Its going to be a great time to celebrate, networking and most importantly support young children who are in need this holiday season. Please bring new and packaged toys. We also ask that you bring an adult beverage or a dessert to share. Remember the purpose of Pop-Up Networking is to bring professionals and entrepreneurs together in unconventional, fun and relaxed dialogue, for an exchange of ideas so that we can collectively broaden our networks and professional reach. We want this exchange to be intimate and real so expect a comfortable environment to meet others who are trying to make their way in the professional world. We can’t wait to see you!!! ~ Natasha & Nicole
Where: 10014 Colesville Rd, Suite B, Silver Spring, MD 20901-2306, United States
When: Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 6pm – 9pm

 

You, Me, Them, Everybody presents: Holiday-ish 5 You, Me, Them, Everybody
Who: Brandon Wetherbee
What: You, Me, Them, Everybody presents: Holiday-ish 5
12/12/2018 at 6:00 PM
You, Me, Them, Everybody is a talk show/podcast that records live in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Our Holiday-ish specials explore the best parts of the holidays. All of the holidays. Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee, music from Cinema Hearts’ Caroline Weinroth, guests include Washington Post religion reporter Julie Zauzmer, Sweat DC’s Gerard “Coach G” Burley, Shivonne Odom, LCPC
Where: Kennedy Center – Millennium Stage 700 F Street NE, Washington, DC
When: Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

Pineapple DC presents: hot off the press
Who: Pineapple DC
What: Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
In DC, a city known for its premiere journalism and world-class culinary scene, there’s no breaking news story more powerful than the one that influences what you eat. Food journalists determine our next weeknight recipe, make the case to wait in line for a table at the city’s best new eatery, and help us better understand the complexities of where our food comes from.
In collaboration with Squarespace, our conversation partner and the all-in-one website-building platform, join pineapple DC as we go on the record with some of the leading ladies of food media. In a chat moderated by DC-based media strategist and content creator Raisa Aziz, we’ll feature Bon Appetit Deputy Editor Julia Kramer, Eater DC Associate Editor Tierney Plumb, Edible DC Creative Director Jennifer Chase, and Washington Post Audience Editor and Meal Plan of Action Newsletter author Tanya Sichynsky, we’ll discover how these culinary correspondents are shaping food culture and our food system in our city and beyond, one article and food photo at a time.
Plus, since a picture is worth a thousand words, food photographer & stylist Jennifer Chase will lead an interactive food photography demo so that you can ace your next #foodstagram. Want to put your new skills to use ASAP? Help yourself to some ‘grammable womxn-powered bites from Espita Mezcaleria courtesy of Caviar and refreshing sips from Mountain Valley Spring & Sparkling Water.
Where: MakeOffices at Logan Exchange – 1509 16th Street Northwest – Washington, DC 20036
When: Thurs, Dec 13th, 2018 7pm – 9pm

 

The Friend Zone Live! Washington, DC
Who: The Friend Zone
What: The Friend Zone Live! Washington, DC
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Show Begins: 8:00pm
Meet & Greet will happen immediately after
the show.
Where: Gallaudet University – 800 Florida Avenue Northeast – Elstad Auditorium – Washington, DC 20002
When: Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 8pm – 10pm

 

Makeup, Mingle, and Jingle
Who: Ivy Wild
What: Put some fa la la and in your final shopping errands with Ivy Wild. Our one-stop holiday shop is a little something for you, and a little something for the clean beauty lover in your life.
Event Details: Curated holiday looks and makeup touchups by clean beauty MUAs Ky Washington and Michanna Murphy, Wrapping station by Salon Betty, Treats by Gluten Free Cake Club, Bubbles while you browse, The More You Shop… The season’s best clean beauty gift kits for $75. Free gifts with purchase for $50, $100, and $100. 15% discount on purchases over $50
Where: Ivy Wild – 1328 Florida Ave NW – Lobby #2 – Washington, DC 20009
When: Sat, Dec 15th 2018 11am – 2pm

 

Fitbit Local Holiday Bootcamp, Bend and Brews
Who: Cynthia Lorena and Coach G
What: DC’s top fitness trainers and Fitbit Local Ambassador’s Cynthia Lorena & Coach G are kicking Sunday Funday off right—a little bootcamp and yoga flow sweat before treating the first 75 people to a free post-workout beer. Please remember to bring your ID and yoga mat!
Everyone and all levels are welcome, so bring a friend and a smile. Please bring a yoga mat!
Where: DC Brau Brewing Company 3178 Bladensburg Rd NE Ste B, Washington, District of Columbia
When: Sun, Dec 16th, 10am – 11am

 

Yelp Biz Hours: For the Greater Good
Who: Yelp Biz
What: Hope for the Holidays! This December, you’re invited to join Yelp for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community and the entrepreneurial spirit.
We’ll take you behind the scenes with the owners of Busboys & Poets, Shouk, Broccoli Bar, and Blue Ridge Bucha, four local businesses that are committed to making the world a better place, one bite at a time. Don’t miss out on this feel good night!
All guests will need to fill out Yelp’s Non-Disclosure Agreement to attend. Please bring a Photo ID. Light bites and refreshments will be served until we run out! Thanks to our event partners Zico, Blue Henry Spirits, Blue Ridge Bucha, Shouk, and Broccoli Bar.
MODERATOR: Tara Lewis is a a native to the Washington, DC area and is responsible for driving Yelp’s growth and engagement through community building. During her time at Yelp, she has launched and managed Yelp communities in over 30 cities across North America by connecting users with amazing local businesses. A graduate of Cornell University, Tara remains committed to and involved with a number of non-profit organizations in DC and is fiercely passionate about issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. When she’s not frolicking in all things awesome and local, she can be found eating sushi, walking her dog around the Tidal Basin and staging impromptu photoshoots for tourists.
PANELISTS: *Anas “Andy” Shallal is an artist and social entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Busboys and Poets, a group of restaurants in the Washington Metropolitan area where art, culture and politics intentionally collide over mindfully sourced food, drinks and programming that feeds the mind body and soul. With 6 locations in and around DC, Busboys and Poets has become home for progressives, artists and intellectuals including such notables as the late Howard Zinn, Cornel West, Alice Walker and Nikki Giovanni to name a few. *Ran Nussbacher, Shouk’s co-founder and CEO of Shouk, launched the company with a simple mission: to make plant-based eating mainstream. Convinced that eliminating animals from our plates is the only sustainable way forward, Ran has set out to change our eating habits, one pita at a time. Having been inspired by the markets and lively food of his native Israel, Ran and Shouk are getting us to eat our veggies, and love it. Prior to founding Shouk, Ran served as Vice President of Sales with Opower, a clean tech software company focused on eliminating energy waste and reducing CO2 emissions. *Darryl Perkins is a social enterprise developer focused on building sustainable, engaged and thriving communities. As co-founder of the Broccoli City Festival and Conference, Daryl has gathered over 120,000 people in the spirit of environmental sustainability, community health, and business development. He is also co-owner of Broccoli Bar, a partnership between &Pizza and Broccoli City which was built as a place to build community, gather, share and manifest ideas, inspire change, eat, and drink. *Kate Zuckerman co-founded kombucha company Blue Ridge Bucha with her husband Ethan in 2010. With a tagline of “big flavor, small footprint,” Blue Ridge Bucha focuses on making delicious kombucha in an environmentally sustainable way. In 2018, Blue Ridge Bucha received a national SCORE award in recognition of their innovation and leadership in sustainable small business. In addition to owning and operating her small business, Kate also teaches yoga and meditation classes and offers mindfulness-based consulting services for start up businesses. One of Kate’s favorite things about being an entrepreneur is the ability to integrate her values of personal and environmental health into the challenges of owning and operating a small business.
Where: Yelp – 576 7th Street Northwest – 5th Floor – Washington, DC 20004
When: Tues, Dec 18th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Who: MC Kurtis
What: This holiday mash-up for the whole family is back by popular demand! The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, an electric violinist,and special guest MC Kurtis Blow bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City.
Where: 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
When: Tues, Dec 18th, 2018 8pm – 10pm

 

Feast of the Seven Fishes Pop-Up
Who: Chef Mike Friedman
What: Join Chef Mike Friedman and team at All-Purpose Captiol Riverfront (79 Potomac Ave SE) for a Holiday pop-up celebrating the classic Italian Christmas Eve tradition, the Feast of the Seven Fishes!
Individual tickets are a $100 per person and include a welcome drink, four courses, dessert, tax, and tip. Additional beverage pairings will be available for purchase. Parties of 5 or more who wish to be seated together should email events@allpurposedc.com.
Where: All-Purpose Pizzeria Capitol Riverfront 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003
When: Tues, Dec 18th, 6:30pm – 10pm

 

Ugly Sweater Party
Who: Chicken + Whiskey
What: Get your ugliest sweater ready and join us for one of the most anticipated parties of the year. We’re partnering with Maker’s Mark to bring you the best drinks and specials that night, and we’ll pair it with the amazing tunes played by the one and only DJ #TyHandswell (Tynael Benham)!
#TisTheSeason to celebrate and be merry!
Where: Chicken + Whiskey, 1738 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
When: Wed, Dec 19th – Dec 20th 2018 9pm – 2am

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