Happenings
July 25th – August 1st, 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!!
Toli Moli x Duende District Present: COOK + BOOK “Chicken Adobo & Sauces!”
Who: Toli Moli x Duende District
What: Toli Moli x Duende District present: COOK + BOOK, a friendly gathering on the last Wednesday of each month to learn more about cooking with Asian ingredients at home.
On July 25th, our summer partnership continues with Foodhini, founded on the idea that food can be used to create new opportunities for our immigrant and refugee communities by preparing and delivering authentic multicultural meals. The seventh monthly edition of COOK + BOOK returns to Union Market with a Chicken Adobo & Sauces Galore cooking class.
What is Chicken Adobo? For those who don’t know this delightful culinary staple, it’s one of the most well known Filipino dishes and one of Chef Wing’s specialties. His recipe introduces the uninitiated to super creamy and tender cuts of chicken breast with a hint of sweetness. Marinated in brown sugar, coconut vinegar, and soy sauce, this is bound to be a favorite in your household if it isn’t already. Enjoy fresh cut chunks of potatoes slow cooked and marinaded with a sweet and savory sauce. Special treat: Chef Wing is preparing three additional homemade Filipino marinades/sauces for you to try – check your bodega bag after class!
Who is Chef Wing? Born and raised in the Philippines, Chef Wing has been in the U.S. for a little over four years. He started his culinary journey as a young boy when he and his mother would cook meals out of their home kitchen to sell to other families in their village. From breakfast to dinner, Wing would whip up homemade Palawan food the entire community would line up for. As a teenager, Wing worked 15-hour days as a sous-chef at a local restaurant to help support his six other siblings. Eventually, Wing moved to the city and started his own boat tour company where he cooked local favorites for his guests, one of whom would later become his wife.
When Wing and his wife moved to the States, his dream was to follow in his mother’s footsteps to open a restaurant. Wing’s humble beginnings in the restaurant industry were as a dishwasher at the Natural History Museum. There, he worked his way up to positions as a line cook at restaurants throughout DC. As three immigrant-owned businesses, we are honored to be part of Chef Wing’s journey in achieving his dream of opening his own Filipino toro toro style restaurant someday, all while being able to bring you the flavors and tastes of his home Palawan food.
After class, chat with Chef Wing and Team Toli Moli about what ingredients at Toli Moli’s Burmese Bodega you can use for home cooking. Following the demonstration, thanks to a partnership with Harvey’s Market, Almaala Farms and Toli Moli, you’ll also get a “bodega bag” filled with ingredients to make your own Filipino meal at home!
This month’s featured book available for purchase is Asian American: Proudly Inauthentic Recipes from the Philippines to Brooklyn by Dale Talde, Top Chef favorite and owner of the acclaimed Brooklyn restaurant Talde. Today, his dual identity is etched on the menu at Talde, where he reimagines iconic Asian dishes, imbuing them with Americana while doubling down on the culinary fireworks that made them so popular in the first place. His food isn’t Asian fusion; it’s Asian-American.
Each month at COOK + BOOK, you’ll have the opportunity to:
purchase a book written or recommended by the chef
enjoy dynamic conversations with local food entrepreneurs
take home a “bodega bag” with key ingredients from class
meet new friends interested in Asian food and cultures
learn a new recipe using Asian ingredients from Toli Moli’s Burmese Bodega and other Union Market businesses
In collaboration with Union Market.
Where: Union Market – 1309 5th Street Northeast – Washington, DC 20002
When: Wed, July 25th, 2018 6pm – 8pm
Speaker Highlight: Beyoncé’s Director of Philanthropy
Who: Ivy McGregor
What: Join us for 3 power-packed days of learning from some of the nation’s most dynamic business leaders including: Beyoncé’s Director of Philanthropy, Ivy McGregor. Ivy McGregor is a visionary with over 20 years of experience in social enterprise development and strategic consulting, from faith-based initiatives to corporate programs. She currently serves as Director of Philanthropy and Corporate Relations for a large entertainment management firm where she manages global charitable partnerships and programs for Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD charity initiative. Don’t Miss the Opportunity to hear from Ivy McGregor!
Where: Gaylord Resorts, 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor, Oxon Hill Maryland 20745
When: Thurs, July 26th, 2018 9am – 5pm
Building the Basics
Who: DM202Live
What: For this session of DM202Live, we will be taking it back to the beginning and talking about building the basics. As creatives and businesses in general, there are three tools that you need to get started when building. We are going to talk about building a website, building a contract and building a media kit. With these three things you can tell your story, protect yourself and sell your brand or product. By the end of this session you will know how to get start either building these tools on your own or what you need to know to ensure that you are getting exactly what you are looking for. Learn what to ask and what professionals should be asking you to ensure that you have the outcome that you desire. For this session we will be hearing from Ashlee Hightower of Contracts for Creatives, an attorney who specializes in creating contracts for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners; Tabetha Zimmerman of AuCu Strategies & SteamDC on building a website; and Diego Gonzalez-Zuniga of Diego Downtown, on building a compelling media kit. Whether you are a long time creative looking to get a refresh or expand your toolkit or a new creative looking for where to start, we will give you the tools you need to continue to succeed. Our Presenters: Ashlee Hightower: After graduating from Ole Miss and then Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and passing the bar exam, Ashlee practiced law for over three years at a large, national law firm in Birmingham, Alabama. She then transitioned into a more corporate legal job in Washington, DC at a global publishing company where she worked as a legal editor writing and editing legal articles. While working as a legal editor, to scratch her own creative itch, she launched a style and travel blog, Cobalt Chronicles. As she dove deeper into the blogging world and began to meet creatives in different fields (photographers, graphic designers, event planners etc.), she realized there was a whole in a lot of her peers’ businesses – they weren’t utilizing contracts to protect themselves and their businesses. With her background in the blogging world and her legal expertise, she launched her Contracts for Creatives business, where she helps creative entrepreneurs and small business owners with all of their contract needs! Tabetha Zimmerman: Tabetha left Jacksonville, Florida in order to pursue a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems Technology Management and Hospitality Management from George Washington University. While in her accelerated masters program, Tabetha managed teams and focused on UX design, tech automation, and cyber security in order to build secure and efficient business practices. After years in management for boutique hotel chains, Tabetha created her first company that fused her love for nutrition, social justice, and tech automation. Tabethat is a serial entrepreneur focused on creatives of all mediums being fairly paid to increase sciences + art in all communities she touchs with a holistic approach to management, nutrition, marketing, and activism. Her companies include: Golden Pineapple with a core mission is to make the cannabis movement intersectional and accessible to all peoples. Private events, education, consulting, activism; STEAMdc an incubator focused on the monetary evaluation of Sciences, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Medicine inspired by the rise and emphasis on training in these disciplines; and AuCu Strategies a boutique business development firm. Currently, Tabetha manages her first food focused start up and co-founded an incubator that focuses on the business strategies for local innovations in science, technology, engineering, art, and medicine. Diego Gonzalez-Zuniga: You can find Diego Gonzalez-Zuniga at the intersection of fashion and community – an accomplished retail professional turned neighborhood advocate and marketer, he spends what free time he has left documenting his (very stylish) love affair with the place he has called home for the past 5 years – Washington D.C. His blog, Diego Downtown, launched earlier this year to fill what Diego thought was a void in the market – a place for men to find fashion and lifestyle inspiration that felt like the eclectic, curated and homegrown creative community that he lived in. Dedicated to spotlighting local boutiques and makers alongside national brands, Diego’s point of view is always about a sense of discovery and how people truly like to shop – high and low, at the mall and on Main Street. His hope is that one day D.C. will be known not only as a city with government and political influence but also as one of notable style as well. Named as one of the “Best Instagram Accounts to Follow” by Washingtonian magazine in 2016, Diego has also recently been featured by Complex Magazine, DC Refined, Made In The District and Fashionista Street Style. He is also regular contributor on several local television networks as a local style expert and is an active member of the DC chapter of The Fashion Group International, where he works to advocate for local brands, makers, and emerging designers. Look forward to meeting and learning with you on the 26th.
Where: 300 Tingey St SE #140, Washington, DC 20003, USA
When: Thurs, July 26th, 2018 6pm – 9pm
Words Beats & Life Presents…Chinatown Summer Block Party
Who: Words Beats & Life
What: Every Friday evening this summer it’s time to unwind after a long week and enjoy the many arts that our city has to offer. Time to relax and take in the vibrant downtown community! Words Beats and Life brings you hip-hop arts and more for your enjoyment and participation. You can:
Scratch Records with a husband and wife duo, DJ Ra
Get Messy with Graffiti – create a tag or a piece of art!
Rule the Mega Chess Board, Giant Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole
Jump and Dance into Double Dutch
Get Colorful with Silk Screening (bring your own T-shirt/fabric if you like!)
Play the DC Lottery – Lots of People Play! Meet the DC Lottory team at the Lucky Lottery Mobile
Lounge and bounce to music by special guests Words Beats & Life’s own Beat Junkies
This event is free and open to the public. Join us this Friday!
Where: Sixth & I St NW (Chinatown Park) – 400 I St NW – Washington, DC 20001
When: Fri, July 27th, 2018 5pm – 8pm
730Day 2018
Who: 730Day
What: Every 7/30 (28th is close enough), we like to throw a party for our handsome readers. Come experience some of our favorite parts of DC: food, drink, music, art, activity, and some of the coolest dang people you’ll meet.
Where: Tastemakers, 2800 10th St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
When: Sat, July 28th, 2018 1pm – 6pm
DC Field Day
Who: DC Field Day
What: 2018 DC Field Day
THROWBACK GAMES. MUSIC. DAY DRINKING.
Get ready for another unforgettable experience at the second annual DC Field Day. Join hundreds of young professionals on Saturday, July 28, 2018 to relive your favorite day of elementary school… at a whole new level.
We’ll have classic games with an adult twist! Expect sack races, tug-of-war, an obstacle course, and get ready for a few surprises! In case that’s not enough to look forward to, we will have food trucks, a bar, and a Field Day market with samples & swag for you and your team. Will your team have what it takes to become Field Day Champions? Grab your friends, start a team, join as a group, or sign up solo and get ready for the ultimate day of fun, friends, and games this summer!
Where: 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
When: Sat, July 28th, 2018 10am – 6pm
National Dance Day 2018 (FREE)
Who: National Dance Day
What: Watch, learn, and dance at this community celebration of National Dance Day! Launched in 2010 by the Dizzy Feet Foundation (co-founded by So You Think You Can Dance’s Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Dance Day encourages Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health.
Music, dance, and activities for all ages and experience levels!
Free and open to the public – no tickets required!
Outside on the North Plaza
In case of inclement weather, the activities will continue indoors! Please check the Kennedy Center’s social media accounts for event updates.
Where: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, USA
When: Sat, July 28th, 2018 2pm – 10:30pm
The Lantern Fest
Who: The Lantern Fest
What: At Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers empowered with lanterns join together for one unforgettable nighttime spectacle. Before sundown, friends and families can enjoy food, live music, a stage show, princesses, face painting, s’mores, balloon artists and more. Then, when the time is just right… We will light the sky with our highest hopes and fondest dreams. EVENT DAY INFO: Lanterns will fly when the sun goes down. Be sure to arrive early enough to park, check-in and find a place to enjoy the event.
Parking and venue food policy information will be emailed to you in the weeks leading up to the event – keep an eye out! For information regarding ADA parking, please email us at help@thelanternfest.com.
THINGS TO BRING: Blankets + chairs, Layers (sweaters, jackets) for the evening, Cash + cards for snacks + drinks, Your dancing shoes!
TICKET INCLUDES: Lantern Kit: (1) lantern per ticket, a marker, and s’mores ingredients. 1 box of matches per party. Kid’s Pass includes: Access to face painters, balloon twisters, bounce house, and a meet & greet with princesses. (kid’s zone closes at sundown, bounce pending on weather & location) ADDITIONALLY: Capture your lantern launch and festivities: use #lanternfest to be featured in our festival recaps! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for festival inspiration: @lanternfest.
Where: 334 Carlisle Ave, York, PA 17404-3204, United States
When: Sat, July 28th, 2018 4pm – 10pm
Beyoncé & Jay-Z | Washington
Who: Beyonce & JAY-Z
What: Beyonce & JAY-Z Are Going On Tour Together!
Beyonce and JAY-Z have finally announced another world tour, and if you missed out on their On The Run Tour in 2014, now’s your chance to see music’s biggest power couple share a stage!
The stadium tour kicks off in the UK on June 6, with the North American leg starting on July 25.
Where: Washington, DC
When: Sat, July 28th, 2018 6pm – 9pm
Chop Bar | A Global Food Experience
Who: Chop Bar
What: Dine Diaspora presents CHOP BAR, a pop-up food event inspired by the ambience of west Africa’s makeshift restaurants, where people gather over food and music. This year, a 5-course tasting menu curated by featured chef, Hiyaw Gebreyohannes, co-owner and chef at GORSHA, will bring some east African flavor to the scene. Food | Music | Fashion | Marketplace. Chef Hiyaw: As a diasporan of Ethiopia, Hiyaw’s mission has always been to use food as a vehicle to help demystify misconceptions of Ethiopia. Prior to launching Gorsha, Hiyaw successfully created a niche for modern Ethiopian fare serving high-profile catering clients, including Tyler Perry, Oprah, President Clinton, Google, Goldman Sachs, and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Foundation. Hiyaw’s vision now continues in the same path; introduce a new Ethiopian palate disguised with creative and contemporary recipes, using his Ethiopian eatery GORSHA as a platform to encourage people to rethink how they define African food. What to expect at Chop Bar: Access to multiple course tasting menu + Snack Bar + Curated drink menu w/ 1 Complimentary Drink, Chop Shop (Our one stop marketplace featuring cool merchandise), DJ spinning your favorite tunes, Photobooth Area (Check out #chopstyle for some outfit inspirations – Come picture ready), Giveaways.
Where: Big Chief – 2002 Fenwick Street Northeast – Washington, DC 20002
When: Sun, July 29th, 2018 2pm – 6pm
Citi Taste of Tennis DC
Who: Citi Taste of Tennis DC
What: This year will mark the first Citi Taste of Tennis in Washington, D.C. kicking off the Citi Open as the official player party! The evening will feature signature cuisine from the city’s leading chefs and appearances by your favorite tennis stars. You’ve never had food served like this at this exclusive food and tennis celebration! Full list of participating restaurants and tennis players can be found on tasteoftennis.com/dc. Event is 21+
Where: The Hamilton Live – 600 14th Street, N.W. – Washington, DC 20005
When: Mon, July 30th, 2018 7pm – 10pm
Upcoming Events Not To Miss:
Speaker Highlight: Beyoncé’s Director of Philanthropy
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