Happenings: October 17th – October 24th

Happenings

October 17th – October  24th, 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!!

 

Cake + Cocktails with Kimpton
Who: Shop Made in DC
What: It’s party time! Our friends + partners at Shop Made in DC are celebrating their first birthday, and what better way to toast their success than with cake and cocktails? We can’t think of any.
Join us Thursday, October 18th as we kick-off their weekend of festivities with complimentary birthday cake bombes and celebratory cocktails from Killa Cakes and True Syrups & Garnishes, respectively, while supplies last.
We’ll also be spreading the #KimptonLove with an exclusive buy one, get one promo when you shop during the event: score a free commemorative art print by District Creative’s Michael Crossett when you spend $20. And make it quick—this BOGO is only available for the first 100 guests.
Let’s review: Free commemorative 11×14 art print by Michael Crossett with $20 purchase for first 100 guests, Complimentary birthday cake bombes from Bria Taylor of Killa Cakes, Complimentary cocktails from Tory Pratt of True Syrups & Garnishes, The party starts at 4pm. Be there, or be square.
Open the public.
No RSVP required.
While supplies last.
kimptonhotels.com | @kimpton
shopmadeindc.com | @shopmadeindc
killacakes.com | @killacakes
truesyrups.com | @truesyrups
districtcreative.com | @michael_crossett
Where: Shop Made In DC – 1330 19th Street Northwest – South Dupont Circle – Washington, DC 20036
When: Thurs, Oct 18th, 2018 4pm – 7pm

 

Rosslyn Cider Fest
Who: Rosslyn Cider Fest
What: UPDATE: Due to inclement weather conditions, Rosslyn Cider Fest has been rescheduled from October 11 to October 18. We’re sure you’ve done your share of wine and beer tastings, but do you know how to taste cider and distinguish between varieties? Well, now’s your chance to learn more about this delicious alcoholic beverage that’s favored by many who don’t like beer. At Rosslyn’s first-ever Cider Fest, we’ll invite several cideries to set up shop in Central Place Plaza so you can sample their products for $10 (8 samples). You can also visit the outdoor bar to purchase beer, wine and full-sized cider bottles. Food trucks onsite will include Mama’s Donut Bites, Bonn Boni and others. Live entertainment will be provided by Two Ton Twig, an Alexandria-based band that incorporates traditional influences from Appalachia, Red Dirt, Eastern European folk, bluegrass and other forms of American Roots music to create their own sound.
Participating cideries include*: Bold Rock, Winchester Ciderworks, Cobbler Mountain Cellars, Potter’s, AustinEast, Original Sin, Crispin, Strongbow
Where: Central Place Plaza – 1800 North Lynn Street – Arlington, VA 22209
When: Thurs, Oct 18th, 2018 5pm – 8pm

 

Night Market at Tiger Fork
Who: Tiger Fork
What: Join Tiger Fork for our next Night Market. Inspired by the lively street markets of Hong Kong, we will feature a variety of food and drink stands throughout the restaurant, along with a DJ and Tai Yim Kung Fu lion dancers.
Special guest chefs, Cathal Armstrong, Paolo Dungca and Aniceto Rena of Kaliwa as well as Andrew Chiou & Masako Morishita of Momo Yakitori, will join us as well as our own Chef de Cuisine, Jong Son, as he will showcase selections from the restaurant’s late night menu at his food stand. Joseph Magnus Distilling will be on hand serving specialty cocktails, while our beverage director, Ian Fletcher, will feature his Traditional Chinese Medicinal cocktails.
Traditional Chinese market items will be sold, like specialty candies, fruits, trinkets, jewelry, herbs and gifts. No ticket or reservation for the…
Where: Tiger Fork, 922 N St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
When: Thurs, Oct 18th – Oct 19th, 2018 7pm – 2am

 

2018 LOCAL FIRST AWARDS – OCT 18
Who: Think Local First DC
What: CELEBRATE AT THE 2018 LOCAL FIRST AWARDS!
Think Local First DC (TLFDC) has named 35 finalists to honor at the second annual Local First Awards, Thursday, October 18, 2018, hosted by Sam Ford, ABC7 WJLA. Chosen for their positive impact, local independent businesses, entrepreneurs, makers and artists alike were carefully selected by independent community leaders. Seven winners will be presented with the coveted Local First Award in the following categories: Maker, Ripple Effect, High Road, Green Thumb, Builder, Pioneer, and Community Champion. Find out who the finalist are at http://thinklocalfirstdc.org/local-first-awards/
The only way to find out who wins is to attend! After the awards ceremony concludes attendees will enjoy an all-out DC Dance party featuring artist installations, a Made In DC Marketplace, and craft beverages from Atlas Brew Works, DC Brau, 3 Stars Brewing Company, and Right Proper Brewing Company amongst others.
A general admissions ticket gets you into the post-awards celebration – an all out DC dance party including an open bar; a sampling of DC’s best local eats and craft brews; an art installation; live entertainment and so much more!
Get your VIP ticket for exclusive access to the opening reception plus the awards ceremony and all of the fun happening during the post-awards party! It’s going to be a night to remember! Get your ticket today!
Local First Awards thanks Folger Pratt, We Act Radio, WPFW 89.3 FM, Brightest Young Things, DCTV, Capital Community News, 730, and DC Fray, along with all its partners and sponsors.
#LocalFirstAwards #MadeInDC #ThinkLocalDC #ACreativeDC
Interested in sponsorship opportunities or to join us as a volunteer? Email michele@thinklocalfirstdc.com
THINK LOCAL FIRST DC
Think Local First DC is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting local independent businesses and the city’s next generation of entrepreneurs who create dynamic neighborhoods and make a positive impact in their communities.
Where: The Showroom DC – 1099 14th St NW ste 101L – Washington, DC 20005
When:  Thurs, Oct 18th,2018  6:30pm – 10pm

 

Dish & Sip: Journeys in Food and Art
Who: Dish & Sip
What: Dine Diaspora X Tabi Bonney present “Dish and Sip: Journeys in Food and Art”
Earlier on this year, the Dine Diaspora team traveled to Accra, Ghana to explore some of the youngest and brightest minds disrupting the food and beverage scene in Accra, Ghana. We’ll be showcasing our documentary film “Foodieventure: Accra” alongside Tabi Bonney’s “Le Bon Voyage: Beneath the Clouds” portrait collection. Following the screening, there will be a live discussion with Tabi Bonney and Dine Diaspora about the connections between food, travel and art.
“Foodieventure: Accra” Film – This short documentary film showcases some of the brightest minds disrupting the food and beverage scene in Accra, Ghana. The Dine Diaspora team – Maame Boakye, Nana Ama Afari-Dwamena, and Nina Oduro – traveled from Washington, DC to Accra to meet these culinary pioneers in this bustling city. From creative drinks by Havana Grand Prix 3rd Place Winner, Johnson “Ace Bartender” Wisdom, to a unique nomadic Fulani dining experience by Chef Binta and delicious twist on a traditional snack by entrepreneur, Jamie Saleeby’s Sankofa Snack Foods, this film is for the culinary inquisitive and the travel aficionado.
“Le Bon Voyage: Beneath the Clouds” Portrait Collection: This exhibit highlights the Surma people of the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. They are known for their elaborate body paint and impressive lip discs, a sign of beauty and status, particularly for the women. The Surma are semi-nomadic cattle herders who live on the west side of the Omo River – a remote area still underdeveloped. The building of dams and the establishment of national parks offer promise, but also have the potential to further jeopardize the livelihood of the Surma. For these reasons, the Surma people are considered a “disappearing tribe.” Their culture and way of life may not survive another 10 years.
Tabi Bonney: Born in Togo, West Africa and raised in Washington, DC,Tabi Bonney follows in the footsteps of his activist-musician father, Togo born Itadi Bonney, who spent his life focused on one mission: to bring the “music” of “home” to the US. As an artist in music, Tabi earns domestic and global radio and TV exposure, and has performed on stages wordwide. An entrepreneur, Tabi produced and distributed his own fashion line, bonneyrunway, which would lead to collaborations featuring product designs with African fabrics and prints. Like his father, Tabi finds himself expressing about “home.” Through his portraits on display, Tabi is expressing one of the most magical and stunning “homes” he’s ever visited.
***Light snacks and beverages will be available ***
Follow the conversation: #DishandSip – Dish and Sip is a speaker series that features global influencers in diverse sectors. It provides a platform for discussion and insight into the lives, experiences, and impact of global leaders while enriching connections through food, culture, and heritage.
Have questions about Dish & Sip: Journeys in Food and Art ? Contact Dine Diaspora
Where: Constellation on H – 1402 H Street Northeast – Washington, DC 20002
When: Thurs, Oct 18th, 2018 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm

 

Words Beats & Life Presents…Chinatown Summer Block Party
Who: Words Beats
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, Oct 19th, 2018  5:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Luce Unplugged Community Showcase: Boat Burning & Aaron Leitko
Who: Luce Unplugged Community
What: *** A WASHINGTON CITYPAPER SHOWCASE EVENT ***
Explore some of the three thousand artworks in SAAM’s Luce Center while listening to local bands selected by Washington City Paper’s arts editor, Matt Cohen.
October’s Showcase will feature the ambient, synthesized tunes of Aaron Leitko and the “maximal minimalism” of BOAT BURNING’s experimental rock.
Free beer tastings (ages 21+) provided by 3 Stars Brewing Company. Additional beverages and small snacks available for purchase. Presented with Washington City Paper.
6:00 pm Aaron Leitko – https://atlanticrhythms.bandcamp.com/album/wasatch-mecha
7:00 pm Boat Burning – https://boatburning.bandcamp.com/
Free | All Ages | Bar with snack and drinks
Photo by Mike Maguire
Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum, F St NW & 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
When: Fri, Oct 19th, 2018 6pm – 8pm

 

2018 Fair Chance Butterfly Bash
Who: Fair Chance Butterfly
What: 2018 Fair Chance Butterfly Bash
Friday, October 19 | Washington National Cathedral
Honoring: Carlos M. Gutierrez
Emcee: Eun Yang
Co-Chairs: Elisabeth Cohen, Donnell Kearney & Scott Provinse
Fair Chance strengthens the sustainability and performance of community-based nonprofits to achieve life-changing results for children and youth living in poverty. Since 2002, we’ve engaged more than 100 nonprofits — tackling issues from job readiness to health, literacy to homelessness — and reached 80,000 kids.
Where: Washington National Cathedral – 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW – Washington, DC 20016
When: Fri, Oct 19th,2018 7pm – 11pm

 

 

Black Coffee with Sprudge
Who: Michelle Johnson & Adam JacksonBey
What: Join Sprudge and hosts Michelle Johnson (The Chocolate Barista) and Adam JacksonBey (The Potter’s House/Barista Guild of America) for a live podcast taping of Black Coffee, a dialogue on race and coffee culture at the LINE DC. Panelists include Aisha Pew (Dovecote Cafe), Candy Schibli (Southeastern Roastery), Reggie Elliott (Foreign National, which includes Brothers And Sisters at the LINE DC), Victoria Smith (The Cup We All Race 4 at the LINE DC), and Donte Gardner (Vigilante Coffee Company). Sales benefit Collective Action for Safe Spaces. For more info on the Black Coffee series, head to Sprudge.
Where: The LINE Hotel DC
When: Fri, Oct 19th, 2018 7pm – 10pm

 

 

PAKKE Featured: Blindfolded Dinner
Who: PAKKE
What: PAKKE Featured: Blindfolded Dinner
Are you ready for a unique sensory experience? Turn off your visual brain for a hot minute and join us for a blindfolded dinner party with a few wonderful strangers. We will feature four courses to delight and intrigue your senses, prepared by our dear friends and badass local changemakers, Lead Chef Nic Bash, founder of HoneyFlower Foods and Sous Chef Dan Schnitzer, PhD, and CEO of SparkMeter. Miriam Berg, Sensory Guide Extraordinaire, will lead your tasting journey.
Why a Blindfolded Dinner?
Smell and taste are closely connected to pleasure sensors in the brain, however since we are predominantly visual, we rarely stop to savor these senses. Also, meeting a group of cool people without seeing them is fun and refreshing way to connect. So, we invite you to close your eyes and focus on experiencing taste with a group of 10 strangers, two chefs and a sensory experience guide.
“There’s a certain anxiety about the savage nature of eating and flavor. Philosophers and scientists have traditionally regarded taste as a base sense, whereas vision or hearing were construed to be a higher sense, a refined sense.” – John McQuaid, author of Taste: The Art and Science of What we Eat
Run of Show
7 pm – Arrive & cocktail
7:30 pm Courses 1-4 are served
8:30 pm Blindfolds off, see everyone and hang out for after-dinner drinks on the roof
Please bring something to share – a delicious beverage and (if possible) a book or unique artifact you absolutely love.
About the Venue
Three-story home with a private roofdeck.
Where: Three-story home with a private roofdeck
When: Fri, Oct 19th,2018 7pm – 9pm

 

OysterFest 11 at Hank’s Old Town!
Who: OysterFest
What: OysterFest is back for our 11th year at Hank’s Old Town! Join us Saturday, October 20th from 11AM to 3PM! All-You-Can-Eat oysters on the half shell, fried oysters, grilled oysters, oyster shooters, popcorn calamari, onion rings & Old Bay fries! To quench your thirst, All-You-Can-Drink premium craft beers on tap, red & white wines and free flowing punch! Tickets are $95 all inclusive. You must be 21+ to attend this event.
Where: Hank’s Oyster Bar – 1026 King Street – Alexandria, VA 22314
When: Sat, Oct 20th,2018 11am – 3pm

 

Oyster & Beer Festival – Washington, DC
Who: Oyster & Beer Festival
What: Join Us For a Shucking Good Time and this 2nd Annual Affair! Seafood and More Seafood and Lots of Libations. We are very excited to bring the best of the bivalves to you (along with some MEAT!) Enjoy the world’s best SHUCKERS – shucking just for you, smell the FIRE under the grilled oysters, taste the BRINY flavor of the steamed seafood, watch the action while the symphony of tastes plays on right before your eyes. You’ll have food truck options, lots of games and great music on the main stage.
Over 20 Live Shuckers shucking 1,000’s of All-You-Care-To-Taste Raw Oysters. Shucking stops at 3:30pm
Over 20 different types of raw oysters being shucked and served
Over 30 INTERNATIONAL and LOCAL Beers, Wines,…
Where: Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC 20003, USA
When: Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 12pm – 4pm

 

Harvest at the Hill Festival
Who: Manor Hill Farm
What: On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Manor Hill Farm will be hosting their annual Harvest at the Hill Festival.
Spend they day on this scenic 54-acre farm with Manor Hill beer, live local music, farm & brewery tours, and a farmers market. We are most excited about the delicious food from Manor Hill Tavern, Food Plenty, and Victoria Gastro Pub as part of a local restaurant showdown. Our menus are still being finalized, but you won’t want to miss out. General Admission (1-5pm) = $15, includes commemorative glass and first beer
VIP (early access begins at 12 pm) = $30, includes commemorative glass, first beer, and more (TBD). Also get first dibs on limited casks/draughts at the event.
Manor Hill Festivals always sell out, so buy your tickets NOW!
Rain or Shine
Join us at Manor Hill Farm to enjoy farm-brewed beers from Manor Hill Brewing (manorhillbrewing.com) being poured at multiple beer stations. Details will be announced over the coming months, but you can expect a great time on a scenic farm.
There will be delicious food from Manor Hill Tavern, Food Plenty, and Victoria Gastro Pub as part of a local restaurant showdown. There will be live music from local bands. You’ll also be able to tour the production brewery, tour the farm, and learn from the farm staff and brewing team about how we grow hops and brew beer. To go beer and apparel will also be available for sale. Be sure to bring your portable tailgating/camping chairs so you can be comfortable while you enjoy the farm. Plenty of parking available. Ticket prices include commemorative glass & your first Manor Hill beer
Where: Manor Hill Farm, 4411 Manor Lane Ellicott City,MD 21042
When: Sat, Oct 20th,2018 1pm – 5pm

 

DC Refined’s Fall Cocktail Class with Whiskey Charlie
Who: Dc Refined’s
What: Start your Saturday on a high note and join DC Refined for a private cocktail class at one of the Wharf’s stunning rooftop bars, Whiskey Charlie. We are continuing our popular summer classes into fall, and this time we will be learning the basics of tequila and Mezcal!
The Whiskey Charlie team will walk you through the differences between the two spirits, let you sample both and teach you how to make two of WC’s signature cocktails: Sundress Season and Mexican Negroni.
Ticket includes: Tastes of tequila and Mezcal; 1 Sundress Season cocktail; 1 Mexican Negroni cocktail; DC Refined swag bag and chance to win raffle prizes
Capacity is limited, so snag your tickets quickly!
This event is rain or shine.
Where: Whiskey Charlie, 975 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
When: Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 1pm – 2pm

 

Black Girls Wine Anniversary Tasting
Who: Black Girls Wine Anniversary Tasting
What: Join us on the rooftop to celebrate our 2 year anniversary and the relaunch of our quarterly lifestyle subscription box! We’re drinking wine, doing giveaways, connecting with other wine lovers, and having fun!
Where: Material World Boutique – 2121 Rhode Island Ave NE – Washington, DC 20018
When: Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 6pm – 9pm

 

R E W I L D Launch Party!
Who: REWILD
What: REWILD is finally coming together, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Come celebrate with us and check out our new digs!
Featuring:
Beats by This/Side
Plants
Flowers
Installations
Botanical Body Painting
Where: 9th and U Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
When: Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 7pm – 9pm

 

Corcoran Costume Ball
Who: Corcoran College & GW
What: Current students, faculty and alumni of the Corcoran College and GW are invited to our biggest event of the fall: a costume ball in the Atrium of the Flagg Building! The event will feature a DJ, live musical performances, theatrical intervention, readings and a dessert bar. The event is free. Admission by costume only. Costumes can be fancy dress or Halloween-style, you can pick!
Where: Corcoran School of the Arts & Design – 500 17th Street Northwest – Washington, DC 20006
When: Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 8pm – 11pm

 

BBSxDC: Cocktail Conversations
Who: BBSXDC
What: Please join Black Bourbon Society for it’s FIRST EVENT in Washington DC and it’s 4th Tastemaker Series installment of BBSxGlenfiddich: Cocktail Conversations!
This series tackles the challenges of “Dating in the Digital World”. Relationship Coach, Winter Harris moderates an open forum discussion along with CEO/Chief Bourbon Enthusiast, Samara Rivers and Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador, Tracie Franklin.
Please join us in what will be an amazing afternoon of mixing and mingling, candid and inspiring conversation, and delicious curated Glenfiddich cocktails!
Admission includes: passed hors d’oeuvres, Glenfiddich cocktails, an inspiring panel discussion and an exclusive tasting of Glenfiddich’s premium whiskies including the new Experimental Series release, Fire & Cane.
Must be 21+ to attend. Advance Ticket Purchase only. This is a private event.
Where: The BackRoom 715A Florida Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
When: Sun, Oct 21st, 2018 4pm – 7pm

 

Travel Massive Media reception hosted by Visit Phoenix
Who: Visit Phoenix
What: We are pleased to announce our next Travel Massive event: a meet-up and private media reception hosted by Visit Phoenix. www.VisitPhoenix.com
Please join Travel Phoenix at Mission Navy Yard, DC’s hottest new gathering place. Let Phoenix surprise you with its top attractions, its lively dining scene, and its unparalleled desert beauty. You’ll find trip ideas, story angles and learn about upcoming festivals for your future travel stories and blog posts. Be transported to the Southwest at a private reception with tacos, guacamole, quesadillas, chorizo sliders and other Mission Navy Yard specialties plus a full bar with signature cocktails, margaritas, and beers. There will, of course, be giveaways and opportunities for travel writer trips to visit and explore. You must register to attend.
Where: Mission – Navy Yard, 1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
When: Tues, Oct 23rd,2018 6pm – 8pm

 

Pumpkin Palooza 2018 Presented by NoMa BID
Who: NoMa BID
What: Get your orange on! Join friends and neighbors at NoMa’s 6th Annual Halloween pumpkin deocrating extravaganza. Invite a friend and come on over to the corner of Pierce and 1st Street to decorate one of our 800 pumpkins (carving and painting tools will be provided) and snap some photos with some of the cuddly farm animals in the petting zoo. We’ll provide some fun festive snacks for everyone and local food trucks will have some tasty food for purchase. If that isn’t enough, come get your face painted or watch Ryan Forrester Band bring the party with music for everyone!
Other important things to note:
Please reserve a spot by registering for the event so we can hold a pumpkin for you. Only one pumpkin is allowed per person. We’ll hang on to reserved pumpkins until 5:00 PM before we release them to other guests. We are only able to give away one pumpkin per person that is in attendance, so if you register for more pumpkins than there are guests in your party on the day of the event, we will hold the extra pumpkins until the rest of your group arrives. If we see duplicate registrations, we’ll delete all but one.
Parents, please ensure your children are supervised at all times.
Dogs are more than welcome, but they must be well-behaved and on a leash.
In case of inclement weather, we will cancel the event programming, but will still give away pumpkins.
We look forward to seeing you on October 24th!
Where: 1150 First St NE – 1150 First Street Northeast – Washington, DC 20002
When: Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 4pm – 7pm

Upcoming Events Not To Miss:

5th Annual Mindful Leadership Summit Nov 1st

DC Beer Fest Nov 3rd

The EmporiYUM Food Festival! Nov 11