2/7-2/8 – The Virginia Wine Showcase will have over 40 wineries participating featuring over 300 locally-grown award-winning wines. In addition, there will also be a number of fine art and fancy food exhibitors on hand to round out the event. For more information please visit http://www.vawineshowcase.org. admin
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RSS feed for this sectionThe Return of Dynamic Dudes
2/6 – Dynamic Dudes is a monthly party for both the straight and gay crowd that will be kicking off next month at Japone in Dupont Circle. Four DJ’s will be on hand playing house, electro, bmore, and indie music. For more information please visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=64734465970&ref=mf. admin
Syntax DC
1/31 – Syntax DC will be holding a fundraiser with proceeds going towards the creation of DC’s first writing center. Price is $25 with RSVP by Jan. 29 and $35 at the door. Tickets include 2 drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided by Mio. To RSVP email syntaxdc@gmail.com. admin
Mio to Host Winter Allagash Beer Dinner
1/27 – In the spirit of the winter season, downtown destination, Mio is proud to announce its very first Beer Dinner. On Tuesday, January 27th, the restaurant will partner with Portland, Maine, export Allagash Beers for an evening of festive dining and drinking. Mio invites beer mavens and foodies alike to share in this special […]
DC Restaurant Week 2009
2/16-2/22 – DC Restaurant Week is just around the corner so book early at one of the 170 participating restaurants and make sure you get the reservations you want. This year the prix-fixe for lunch is $20.09 and $35.09 for dinner. For more information or to make reservations please visit http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=9&ref=1350&pid=68&cmpid=em_01-21-09_rw. admin
10th Annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival
2/14-2/15 – The Washington Post presents the 10th Annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This year’s festival features the food and bounty of the Chesapeake with food and wine experts presenting “A Taste of the Chesapeake.” For more information please visit http://www.wine-expos.com/wine/dc. admin
We are One: The Obama Inagugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
1/18 – The Opening Celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural kicks off at the Lincoln Memorial with a free concert featuring a star studded lineup including Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Heather Headley, John Legend, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical […]
SpeakeasyDC’s Open Mic – 2nd Tuesdays
1/13 – SpeakeasyDC, Washington’s premier storytelling organization, will be hosting a series of open mic events taking place at Station 9 at 1438 U Street, NW on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show goes from 8-10pm. $10 cover at the door. Everyone is welcomed to tell a story on the […]
Washington film institute’s Pre-inaugural Ball
1/17 – The Washington Film Institute is going to be holding a pre-inaugural ball at the Warehouse Theater in DC on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 9PM to 2AM. The event will feature an open bar. Black tie is optional. For more information visit the Washington Film Institute’s Web site. admin
Tangysweet to Open Second Location in Penn Quarter
1/8 –Tangysweet is celebrating the grand opening of its second shop with a complimentary yogurt day. They have set up shop at the corner of 7th St. and E St., NW (675 E St., NW; entrance on 7th St.) one block from the Verizon Center. admin