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Enjoy spring flowers, a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres at a reception in the morot court at Hillwood Estate. RSVP via email to [email protected].
Come see the world through the embassies of our global neighbors. Participants experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 50 embassies participated in 2018. The embassies that will host open houses during Around the World Tour 2019 include: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, […]
Calvert Woodley will host 10 breweries from DC, Maryland and Virginia -- including Union Craft Brewing, 3 Stars Brewing and many more -- who will be showcasing their flagship offerings as well as some seasonal specials. This walk-around tasting will also feature a buffet of gourmet cheeses, breads, and charcuterie from LaCheeserie. Learn more and […]
The EU Embassy Run is an annual fun run held in conjunction with the EU Embassies' Open House event on May 11th, 2019. The run starts at Gold's Gym in Van Ness, DC with a visit to Austria, Slovakia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For more details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-to-next-race-and-runinout-2019-eu-embassy-run-tickets-55363094506
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here's the list of participating embassies. Five are in the Forest Hills/Van Ness area: Austria: 3524 International Court Czech Republic: 3900 Spring of Freedom Street - just off Tilden by Pierce Mill Hungary: 3910 Shoemaker Street - just off Tilden across from Pierce Mill Netherlands: 4200 […]
Local restaurants will offer award-winning Peruvian cuisine. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.tasteofperudc.com
A black tie gala in support of Hillwood's mission to share the cultural treasure that Marjorie Post left for the public's enjoyment. Begin the evening with cocktails and an exclusive preview of the special exhibition Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt at 6:30 p.m. followed by a starlit dinner on the Lunar Lawn at […]
Join Curator Judith Korey and Jazz Archives Specialist Reuben Jackson for a tour and presentation of the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives at UDC. The tour will then be followed by a 3-course meal accompanied by a live, local jazz trio at Acacia Food & Wine. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/udc-jazz-archives-tour-live-jazz-dinner-at-acacia-food-wine-tickets-62181081288
Enjoy summer evenings at Hillwood, complete with dinner at the new Merriweather Café and documentary films that dig deep in the world of America’s most fascinating photojournalists. June 18: Harry Benson: Shoot First July 10: Bill Cunningham: New York July 31: Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/dinnertime-documentaries
A variety of tastings, giveaways, and other activities to celebrate Calvert Woodley's La Cheeserie. Learn more at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i0348775dc
After the doors close for the day, Calvert Woodley will host an exclusive "after hours" tasting featuring premium wine and spirits from the Moët Hennessy portfolio. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i1383111qe
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries, and occasionally, at Laliguras. RSVP to [email protected]. Beginners are welcome. If the organizers know you're coming, they'll bring supplies so people new to the craft can try it out. More information at maryknit.com and read more about the Upper Northwest Knitters here.
Van Ness Main Street's 2nd annual Pups on the Patio Happy Hour takes place the first three Tuesdays in August, from 6-8pm. Bring your pups, enjoy food and drink specials, […]
Calvert Woodley will host Château Donjon de Bruignac owners Louise-Aimée Dufour and Denis Collart for an in-store tasting of their 2015 and 2016 Premium Bordeaux Supérieur Saturday, Sept. 7 from […]
The annual Art All Night festival celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of the city’s creative community. Public and private spaces along Wisconsin Avenue transform into pop-up galleries and performance stages for an evening of art in all its forms. And the best part? It’s all FREE! Information and schedule: https://tenleytownmainstreet.org/event/art-all-night/