Happenings: March 21st – March 28th

Happenings

March 21st – March 28th 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!!

Angels or the Shark Tank? The Perfect (Business) Pitch: UWIB Service Event
Who: UWIB
What: See powerful female entrepreneurs in action as they pitch their new business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists. Come join UWIB at our next philanthropy event, where we’ll help The Vinetta Project set up, usher, and facilitate a real business pitch showcase, complete with a food and wine reception. Volunteers will have the opportunity to see female founders present live to a panel of all-female funders. After the event, volunteers are invited to an exclusive post-event happy hour to network with The Vinetta Project‘s incredibly successful community – of both aspiring business owners and seasoned venture capitalists.  What You’ll Get: First-hand viewing of a real, live business pitch competition – where female founders meet female funders, Resume-boosting experience facilitating an event in the DC venture capital community, Exclusive networking opportunity with rising star female entrepreneurs and leading investors.
Partner Spotlight: The Vinetta Project is a leading ecosystem and deal-flow pipeline supporting high potential founders across North America. We source high potential female founders with proven business models and offer them unprecedented access to proprietary events, resources, exclusive networks and capital from vetted investors. The goal of Vinetta’s DC Chapter, and all of its chapters, is to grow our pipeline of quality female-founded deals and to cultivate a strong community of investors and corporate acquirers interested in the benefits of diversity in tech. The Showcase is a two-hour Pitch and Panel event that is the cornerstone of our community and pipeline development. Every event provides the opportunity for seed stage founders to pitch their ideas to leading investors and seasoned entrepreneurs along with a curated room of attendees. Join us and see where Pitches, Panels, Founders, and Funders meet Philanthropy!
Where: Social Tables – 1325 G St NW – Washington, DC 20005
When: Wed, March 21st,2018 4:30pm – 9:00pm

 

Chef Ryan Hackney and The Bird kick off spring with Bird & Blossom
Who: Chef Ryan Hackney and The Bird
What: Chef Ryan Hackney, a native Washingtonian, has long been inspired by Asian flavors and has incorporated them in this exclusive five-course menu that is of course, fowl-focused. Guests can look forward to a Shitake Salad with succulent chicken thigh, kombu, and mustard greens or Porcini Dashi made with orchids and radish for the first course. Additional offerings include Foie Gras served with black garlic, miso, and sunflower seeds and Jingisaka Crudo topped with yuzu, tamari, and egg yolk. Oyakodon including bok choy, sunny guinea egg, and borage flowers is also on the menu. Two ramen dishes will be served: the first, made of pheasant, 7 spice, and broccoli and the other option, made with salmon, uni, and caviar. The meal ends with a decadent chocolate dessert featuring cherries, saki, and orange but the icing on the cake is mixologist Jim Coleman’s specialty drink pairings for an additional $20.
Where: The Bird, 4219, 1337 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Wed, March 21 – April 15th,2018

 

2018 Minority Business Leader Awards
Who: Washington Business Journal
What: Join the Washington Business Journal as we recognize the Greater Washington region’s top minority business owners and leaders. The Minority Business Leader Awards will honor the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of the honorees.
Where: MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Ave, National Harbor, MD 20745
When: Thurs, March 22,2018 6pm – 9pm

 

Women Uncorked
Who: Women Uncorked
What: Do you like to talk about sex, but are worried about your friends sayings its TMI? Are you interested in discussing the good parts, bad parts, and everything in between? Do you just think sex is a fun and fascinating subject? Then pour yourself a drink, pull up a chair, and join the circle. Our group welcomes all persons of all ages, orientations, experiences, and relationship styles who identify as female.
This discussion group is inspired by a similar one that meets monthly at the Rhizome in Takoma.
I’m bringing box wine and a snack for the group. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage or snack to share. And if you’re just getting off from work, bring your dinner too.
Where: The Lemon Collective – 3015 Georgia Avenue Northwest – Washington, DC 20001
When: Thurs, March 22nd,2018 7pm – 8:30pm

 

 

 

Womxn Fuck Shit Up DC
Who: Women Fuck Shit Up
What: Inspired by our west coast sisters at Women Fuck Shit Up Fest, we’ve created a collective of kick ass womxn on the east coast to organize a festival celebrating the incomparable badass-ness of womxn in music and art.
Where: Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe
When: Sat, March 24th,2018 5pm – Sun, March 25th 12am

 

 

 

Opening Ceremony – National Cherry Blossom Festival
Who: National Cherry Blossom
What: Kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival and watch world-renowned performers as we welcome springtime to Washington, DC and celebrate the 105th anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States.
The Festival heralds a natural treasure that unites our city, region, nation, and the world. The trees – both in Japan and the U.S. – have always symbolized rebirth and renewal. Enjoy spirited traditional and contemporary performances in the historic Warner Theatre as we celebrate the season through a showcase of fantastic American and Japanese talent.
The Opening Ceremony is free and open to the public, however tickets are required with a $5 processing fee. Tickets will be available to claim beginning at 12 PM on Thursday, January 25.
Walk-ins will be accepted at 4:45 PM on the day of the event if space is available due to no-shows – though there are no guarantees.
Where: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
When: Sat, March 24th,2018 5pm – 6:30pm

 

HENNY & WAFFLES WASHINGTON DC | MARCH 25 | HOWARD THEATRE
Who: Henny & Waffles
What: Join us for the latest installment of Henny & Waffles WASHINGTON DC Edition!
Come for brunch….then turn up! ***ENJOY $10 HENNESSY DRINKS ALL DAY!!!*** ALL GUESTS MUST RSVP SEPARATELY FOR FREE ENTRY TO THE DAY PARTY & DRINK SPECIALS*** YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH OTHER DETAILS THE DAY OF THE EVENT AT 11AM – Brunch: 1pm – 4pm {Buffet Style – $35 Per Person Prepaid} – **ALL prepaid brunch reservations are guaranteed access to the brunch & day party. ALL parties of 6 or more MUST purchase tickets in advance for reserved seating. After purchase, send an email to Info@hennyandwaffles.com with a complete list of all attendee names and time of arrival.***$15 Unlimited Mimosas During Brunch*** Brunch Menu: •Hennessy Whole Wings •Waffle Station •Home Fries •Omelette Station •Crab Balls •Cherrywood Hickory Bacon •Turkey Sausage •Cornmeal Fried Fish •Six Cheese Mac & Cheese •Garden Salad •Dessert Station •Fresh Fruit •And More! Day Party: 4pm – 9pm {Free Entry Before 5pm w/RSVP} *Must RSVP by 12pm 3/25/18* Music by SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S & THE BEARDED DRUMMER – Bottle Specials (Tax & Gratuity NOT Included)/$350 Minimum Required): •$150 Moet Rose •$200 Hennessy
Where: Howard Theatre – 620 T St NW – Washington, DC 20001
When: Sun, March 25th,2018 1pm – 9pm

 

GAS
Who: Wolfgang Voigt
What: Wolfgang Voigt is an artist, music producer, label owner, and one of the co-founders of the Cologne-based electronica and techno label Kompakt. Voight, who came of age in Germany during the pop sub-culture of the 1970s and 1980s, has developed his own art and sound that crosses genres, mixing music styles such as glam rock, pop, jazz, classic, punk, and new wave with art movements like pop art and the Neue Wilde (the ‘New Wild Ones’). His project GAS, an intoxicatingly sinister work of sound art based on highly condensed classical sound sources, thrills global audiences far beyond the traditional electronica and techno music scenes. By combining abstract nature sounds, strings, and brass with cover designs of photographs he took in the forest, Voigt shows his strong affinity for Romanticism and portrays the forest as a mysterious and melancholic place. Two fundamental approaches characterize Voigt’s music and artwork. The first: the loop principle—the static or varying repetition of minimalist, repetitive structures which generate specific patterns. The second: the abstract deforming and condensing of sounds or images reduced to their original basic structure. While Voigt often cannot resist the attraction of extreme abstraction, he nevertheless respects the clear rules of a 4/4 beat, the three-minute pop song, and the serial patterns found on industrially produced wallpaper.
Where: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Sun, March 25th,2018 8pm – 11pm

 

TIBETAN NOMAD CUISINE WITH CHEF DORJEE
Who: Chef Dorjee
What: On March 28th, the third edition of COOK + BOOK will take place at Union Market with a cooking class focused on making Tibetan nomad style dumpling soup with former Buddhist monk and refugee, Chef Dorjee Tsering of Dorjee Momo. Learn the techniques behind the unique flavors and heartfelt preparation of this special Himalayan dish. After class, chat with Chef Dorjee about what ingredients at Toli Moli’s Burmese Bodega you can use for home cooking. Following Chef Dorjee’s demonstration, thanks to a partnership with Harvey’s Market, Almaala Farms and Toli Moli, you’ll also get a “bodega bag” filled with everything you need to make your own Chicken ChuMok at home! Chicken and chicken-based products like eggs and chicken stock are not traditionally part of Tibetan cuisine inside Tibet, where yak and sheep meat are the main proteins. However, as Tibetans have migrated around the world, chicken has become a popular substitute in the diaspora (especially in India and Nepal). Chu means “water” and mok is derived from mok-thuy meaning “hearty soup”. The entire family makes the dumplings or noodles together and prepares the broth base. Perfect for unwinding from the day and including everyone in the process. This month’s featured book available for purchase is Return to the Rivers: Recipes and Memories of the Himalayan River Valley by Vikas Khanna with Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn. Nominated for both a James Beard Award and the IACP Cookbook Award, Return to Rivers explores the sacred foodways of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, Northern India, Burma, Western China, Pakistan, and the other regions the great Himalayas directly touch upon, including Burmese soup, Tibetan pancakes, and momos.

 

 

Upcoming Events Not To Miss:

BrunchCon – Sun, April 22, 2018 – BrunchCon is making its way to Washington, D.C.! The acclaimed food + drink festival all about brunch, now in its third year, is coming to our nation’s capital in 2018.

Broccoli City Festival – April 28th

The Girlboss Rally LA – April 28th, 2018