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Deets: DMV we got a surprise event for you! We are bringing you a little taste of what the Philippines fest is all about. See you this weekend mga Kababayan!

We are thrilled to announce that Philippines fest is partnering with Asia in a Bite Fest to bring the most authentic and wide variety of filipino food to Inner Harbor, Baltimore.

Join us this Saturday April 27 from 11AM to 8PM bring the whole Family, Friends and Neighbors.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Learn more.

What’s Trending: @philippinesfest @asiainabitefest

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Deets: Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for our popular evening program series: NMWA Nights. This month, celebrate Earth Day with our community partner, SwapDC. Learn about SwapDC’s creative recycling events and how to upcycle your own clothing. Musical artist Neffy, NPR’s 2021 Tiny Desk Contest winner, will perform a set including her winning track “Wait Up,” a love song to Mother Nature.  

Admission includes two drink tickets (mocktails available) and access to the museum’s collection and special exhibitions, including the newly opened New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024, in which visionary artists, many inspired by environmental issues, reimagine the past, present alternate realities, and inspire audiences to create different futures; Hung Liu: Making History, a spotlight exhibition of the late Chinese artist’s signature “Weeping” paintings and prints; and Holding Ground: Artists’ Books for the National Museum of Women in the Arts, featuring nine new works by celebrated book artists commemorating NMWA and its recent major renovation.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Registration required. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. on April 3. $25 general; $22 students, seniors and D.C. residents; $20 members. Includes two drink tickets; additional beverages and food for purchase.

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Deets: Celebrate the season with a spectacular evening under the blossoms at Water Park, accompanied by the vibrant tunes of local talents. Enjoy the vibes of D.C.'s own rock n' soul ensemble, Oh He Dead, sway to the world-inspired rhythms of Gordan Daniels, get swept away by the musical fusion of The Experience Band & Show, jam with the Wrizzards a Filipino multi-genre musical collective, or get down to the Broke Royals, a D.C. based rock & roll band. Likewise, indulge in specials offered by Water Park’s locally acclaimed food kiosks, and quench your thirst with refreshing beverages available at Water Bar.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public, and guests can register via Eventbrite for updates. 

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Deets: Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a Firsthand Experience Workshop in the new studio/classroom. These programs bring contemporary artists together with learners ages 13 and up for hands-on programs that combine making, gallery conversations and discovery. 

Experiment with color and texture to make abstract monotypes and sew a luminous, long-stitch journal with artist Jamila Zahra Felton, who explores memory, identity, love, self-care and Black futures. Jamila’s artist books and zines are in NMWA’s collection: her artist book The Deep End: Or, Some of Us Learned How to Swim (2016) was included in the exhibition DMV Color (2019–20). Jamila is a member of Pyramid Atlantic and was its inaugural Gregory Vita Paper Arts Resident. Jamila also blossoms as a librarian and educator and lives with her family in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Art supplies provided. No experience required.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Registration is required: $25; $22 students, seniors and D.C. residents; $20 NMWA members.

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Deets: Celebrate and observe the solar eclipse that will be visible all across North America on Monday, April 8! The National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with other Smithsonian museums, NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory presents an outdoor festival with activities for all ages. 

The event will run from 12 to 4 pm along the National Mall between 4th and 12th Streets. Browse the many activity stations to view the Sun in a variety of safe telescopes, and explore the different educational offerings from Smithsonian museums and partners. A list of partners and detailed map of activities will be released prior to the festival.

The eclipse will be visible in the Washington, DC area between 2:04 pm and 4:32 pm. Maximum eclipse will be at 3:20 pm, with the Sun 89% covered by the Moon.

About Eclipse Glasses

Event attendees are encouraged to bring their own solar eclipse viewers to the Festival. A limited number of solar eclipse glasses will be handed out during the event. 

Beginning in late March, the museum will hand out limited supplies of solar eclipse glasses at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Glasses will also be handed out on the National Mall during the eclipse April 8. Solar eclipse glasses are provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA. The museum will share full details on how to pick up a pair solar eclipse glasses on its website March 15.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This is an outdoor event. In the case of extreme weather, check this page for updates.

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Deets: Step into the bloom of creativity at Pink in the Park's Art of Pink event! Art of Pink is a vivid celebration of local talent from the DMV area, including artists, makers and small businesses. The event will feature the Sari Sari Pop-Up Market by SAMASAMA, showcasing a vibrant selection of over 20 creatives, art activities from The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, and live artists creating murals inspired by cherry blossoms and, of course, all things pink.

In addition to Art of Pink, guests can stop by from 9-1 p.m. to enjoy a Farmers Market produced by EatLoco, featuring local farmers and businesses offering fresh organic fruits and veggies, hot food prepared onsite and local crafters. 

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public, and guests can register via Eventbrite for updates. 

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WHAT: Bring your kids and join us for a splash of fun and culture at Pink in the Pool! Enjoy complimentary entry to the aquatics center, now playfully decked with pink pool toys. Discover the elegance of Japanese customs with our origami workshops and tea-tasting sessions offered by the Study Japanese in Arlington Initiative. Treat yourself to freshly spun cotton candy and cherry blossom-inspired sweets, and gather around for storytime sessions surrounded by delightful cherry blossom-themed decor. 

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public, and guests can register via Eventbrite for updates. 

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Deets: Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of Washington, DC, is offering a preview of its celebrated Passport DC event, showcasing performances from eight cultures and countries.  

In its 17th year, Passport DC runs from May 1 through 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums, and special receptions throughout the District.

The Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4 allows participants to travel the world, experiencing food, art, dance and more by visiting non-European Union embassies all day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• 12 p.m. - Eurasia with violinist Rafael Javadov

• 12:50 p.m. - Belize with Poetry

• 1 p.m. - Indonesia with Angklung Performance

• 1:40 p.m. - Trinidad and Tobago with Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra

• 2 p.m. - Ibero American Culture DC with Mexico, Panama and Bolivia

• 3 p.m. - Azerbaijan with dancer Maryam Najafzada

• 3:15 p.m. - China with a Chinese Kungfu Demonstration

• 4 p.m. - Fiesta Asia sneak peek

Hint for the Average Socialite: The preview is free and open to the public. For a complete list of participating embassies, go to the EventsDC website below.

What’s Trending: #PassportDC

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Deets: Are you ready for some egg-cellent fun? Look no further than the White House Easter Egg Roll! This annual event is a time-honored tradition that takes place on the South Lawn of the White House.

Thirty thousand people participated in 2023's Easter “EGGucation” Roll on Easter Monday including thousands of military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. Additional lucky guests from across the country received tickets through a free online lottery.

Hint for the Average Socialite: White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free and are available via an online lottery beginning at noon on February 26th and ending at noon on March 4th. Enter the lottery NOW!

Entrants also must specify the number of adults/children on the ticket request screen along with their time preference. Choose multiple time slots if you are flexible.

There must be at least one child (age 12 and under) and one adult to apply with a maximum of two adults per application. Each household will be limited to one lottery application for a maximum of six tickets.

Email notifications from Recreation.gov will be sent to the lottery winners with instructions for obtaining tickets on Monday, March 11th.

What’s Trending: @whitehouse

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Deets: The Wharf invites you to celebrate the arrival of spring during Bloomaroo at The Wharf. The free festival includes live music on multiple stages, matcha tea sampling, a haiku creation station, cherry blossom décor, kid’s crafts and so much more—all capped off with a blossom-themed fireworks finale. Guests can also enjoy cherry blossom-inspired cocktails at participating Wharf restaurants or at the festival’s bars.

Activities & Fireworks

• 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Listen to live music on multiple stages.

• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Activities throughout The Wharf include koi kite decorating, a haiku creation station, karaoke stage, balloon artist, flower trucks, tea garden with matcha tea sampling, and more!

• ~8:30 PM: A stunning blossoms fireworks finale.

Live Music

• Dance along to some of DC’s favorite bands all day long on District and Transit Piers. Please note the lineup is subject to change.

  •  District Pier Stage
    2pm-3:15pm — Under the Covers
    3:45pm-5pm — Starlight Anthem
    5:30pm-6:45pm — Chuck Brown Band
    7:15pm-8:30pm — Yani the Band

  • Transit Pier Stage
    2pm-3:15pm — Perfekt Blend
    3:45pm-5pm — Too Much Talent Band
    5:30pm-6:45pm — Jimi Smooth & HitTime
    7:15pm-8:30pm — The Experience Band & Show

  • The Grove
    2pm-4pm — Les Talusan DJ
    4:30pm-5pm — Nen Daiko
    5:30pm-6pm — Kikuyuki Dancers
    6:30-8pm — Umani House Band

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

What’s Trending: For more information about The Wharf, including transportation and dining options please visit www.wharfdc.com and follow @TheWharfDC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Deets: Pure Sweat + Float Studio will officially open on Monday March 25, 2024 offering both full-spectrum infrared saunas by Sunlighten, and float therapy by Superior Float Tanks. Pure Sweat’s services meet each client where they are at in their health journey, creating a space to let go of daily stressors and relax with an abundance of health benefits. With 5 full-spectrum Infrared Saunas + a Deluxe Float room, it will be a ‘corner store’ for wellness.

Opening day festivities will feature an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Georgetown Mainstreet, music by local handpan artist Jon Forney, celebratory remarks by Pure Sweat's Owner, Liz Baker, wellness giveaways, raffles, and more.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Appointments available starting Sunday March 24, 2024 via Mindbody online or through the Pure Sweat + Float Studio app.

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Deets: Mark your calendar to kick-off spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party on the evening of March 15, 2024,  presented by Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine. We invite you to experience the sites and bites of global locations as we kick-off spring at the historic Union Station Washington D.C.

• Walk the runway in your finest pink attire through the world’s most iconic springtime and fashion destinations

• Enjoy international culinary delights and cocktails from the best DC area restaurants and renowned caterer Design Cuisine

• Bid on items from our exclusive silent auction to prepare for your next getaway

• And more!

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are now available at $250.

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Deets: The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of Embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. With more than 10 embassies already confirmed to participate, the 2024 Challenge offers an immersive, global foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.

Attendees will travel the world with their taste buds, sampling bites and beverages from the participating countries while chefs compete to win the coveted People’s Choice Award, chosen by guests’ votes and announced alongside the Judges’ Choice, selected by a panel of influential members of the diplomatic, cultural and culinary communities.

Countries already confirmed include:

• Barbados

• China

• Cuba

• Dominican Republic

• Hungary

• Malawi

• Morocco

• Saudi Arabia

• Serbia

• Sri Lanka 

• Thailand

• Ukraine

• Uzbekistan

Hint for the Average Socialite: General Admission tickets are available now for $150. Tickets include all the global sips and bites and live entertainment.

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Deets: Mark your calendars for the International Women’s Day Agora on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at The Ven at Embassy Row Hotel Washington DC .

The event is made up of:

⭐International female vendors including: Turkish Coffee Lady // Aegean Essence // YUL d'UZ // artesana_love // Khismet Wearable Art // Louisa Farms Local Expedition // Eya Konstantin Beauty Brand //angiesaxessories

⭐Live painting by a local female DC artist

⭐Empowering talks by Inspirational Females from the following: Chinese American Museum, Alliance Française de Washington, Margaret McNamara Education Grant + more!

⭐Raffle Prize Drawing with Gifts from our Supporters including tickets from Angel Studios to see the movie «Cabrini», a gift card from DC’s Salt & Sundry and others!

⭐Mediterranean Sips and Bites for purchase from Fred & Stila 🥙

A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit The Margaret McNamara Education Grant (MMEG). MMEG is a nonprofit, public charity whose mission is to improve the lives of women and children by supporting the higher education of exceptional women from developing countries who will catalyze change.

This event could not be possible without the support of The Ven at Embassy Row, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Other supporters include the Alliance Française of Washington, D.C., as well as the Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) and the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW).

We hope you can join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2024 in the nation’s capital!

Hint for the Average Socialite: The International Women’s Day Agora is FREE and open to all!

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Deets: Wear your brightest retro Aprés Chic attire, and chill out for the coolest party in DC. Enjoy a taste of the Yards Restaurants with pop-up bars and to-go menu offerings while enjoying games and activities including, Snowboard Simulator, Ax Throwing, Penguin Bowling, and Iceless Curling. Gather with friends around pop-up fire pits with live music from Lush DC while taking in the wintery scene.

Guess what’s back and longer than ever? DC’s Longest Ice Yards Shot-ski will return to reach new limits for the brightest and iciest day this winter!

Event Highlights Include:

• DC’s longest shot-ski at 3:00 PM

• Hot Cocoa Hut

• Fon-Due South Fondu Experience (first come first serve)

• Snow experience

• Snowboard Simulator

• Ax Throwing

• Penguin Bowling

• Iceless Curling

• Instagrammable Moments and Photobooths

• Conversation Firepits

• Outfit contest

• Giveaways

Participating restaurants with pop-up bars and to-go food offerings: Additional information to come.

• Agua 301

• Due South Dockside

• Trouble Bird

• Distrcit Winery

• Osteria Morini

Hint for the Average Socialite: Your $15 ticket includes:

• $5 donation to Special Olympics DC

• 1 Complimentary Drink Voucher to Use at Your Choice of Participating onsite Pop-Up Bars (drink options below)

PLUS! The Yards and The Polar Bear Plunge are joining forces again to benefit the Special Olympics District of Columbia. An above-ground swimming pool will be erected at The Yards Park, and participants will "take the plunge" to the crowd's cheers! The Polar Plunge supports over 2,500 DC-based athletes with year-round sports training and the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics DC Games.

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Deets: The Wharf is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the District with Mardi Gras at The Wharf! The free party features a mile-long parade down Wharf Street complete with stilt walkers, floats, the King and Queen of Mardi Gras and more. Following the parade, guests can enjoy live music by the Too Much Talent Band and Naptown Brass Band. Kids can join in on the festivities with Mardi Gras-themed craft stations and there will be Thrasher’s Rum Hurricanes on District Pier for adults. The fun concludes with a dazzling fireworks display over the water!

FULL SCHEDULE*

• 3:00 PM – Activity stations open

• 3:30 PM – Parade begins on Wharf Street

• 4:30 - 7:00 PM – Live music on District and Transit Piers

• ~6:30 PM – Fireworks Finale

• * This event is rain or shine. Actual event times may vary, pending parade progress.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public. Activities take place throughout The Wharf neighborhood along Wharf Street, District Pier (101 District Square SW) and Transit Pier (970 Wharf Street SW).

What’s Trending: For more information, please visit www.wharfdc.com/mardigras and follow @TheWharfDC on Facebook, Instagram,  LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Deets: Ring in the holidays with an après-ski pop-up bringing the Alps to Mount Vernon Triangle! To celebrate the grand opening of the neighborhood’s newest luxury residence, Cantata, Quadrangle Development Corporation and The Wilkes Company invite you to an immersive ski chalet experience with a chance to win prizes from favorite neighborhood retailers. Guests will enjoy hearty, indulgent bites fit for après-ski, like raclette poutine alongside a boozy hot chocolate bar with cookies from A Baked Joint.

Get in the holiday spirit as you craft your own wreath at the holiday wreath workshop hosted by local florist She Loves Me. As keepsakes for the night, guests will be gifted their very own hot chocolate mug and a caricature artist will capture your likeness in an unforgettable way. Throughout the evening, snap photos with snowy backdrops at the ski-themed photo installation while a DJ spins holiday beats.

Don’t leave your four-legged friend at home! To celebrate D.C.’s most dog-friendly building, dogs are invited to join the alpine adventure at the second-floor dog park. Pups can enjoy treats at the holiday bone bar and sit for a holiday portrait – perfect for last-minute holiday cards or gifts! Make sure your pooch is dressed in their holiday best for a chance to win the pet costume contest, with the winner scoring a gift card to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen.

Residents and guests are also invited to participate in Cantata’s cookie swap, where the first 50 participants who bake and bring a guest automatically receive a $50 gift card to Joe & The Juice.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free; registration is required as space is limited. RSVP through Eventbrite.

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Deets: The Boro, Tysons’ premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, invites the whole family to get into the holiday spirit at its annual holiday celebration, Santa's Workshop Holiday Extravaganza at The Boro!

Santa is coming to town all the way from the North Pole, so come enjoy a magical day with plenty of holly jolly fun! Create signature holiday kids' crafts, jingle-jive at a DJ dance party, and of course, visit Santa’s Workshop to capture precious moments with the man himself.

Sip cocoa from a delectable hot chocolate bar garnished with toppings from Bluestone Lane, slide down a gingerbread slide and craft custom ornaments for your loved ones with the help of a professional calligrapher. You don’t have to go all the way to the North Pole to bring a little magic to your holidays, just stop by The Boro on December 9th!

Hint for the Average Socialite: The event is free and fun for all ages but registration is encouraged. Santa will be in his workshop from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

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Deets: Get ready for the Winter Solstice with the Phillips! Enjoy a seasonal tasting of Denizens Brewing Co.’s Red Ale and Stout, groove to live music from DC’s Queen of Blues Carly Harvey, and make holiday gift bows, paper lanterns, and origami wreaths in the art workshop. Enter a free raffle to win a membership to The Phillips Collection. Seasonal libations (eggnog with dark rum and bourbon-spiked sipping chocolate!) and savory bites available for purchase.

 Hint for the Average Socialite: Registration is open for $20 per person. Members are always admitted free, no reservation needed. Food and drinks for sale. ID check for alcohol purchases.

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Deets: The Ballston BID, in partnership with Piedmont Office Realty Trust, will host its second annual holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature a tech-enabled Singing Tree alongside a performance by the Arlington Children's Chorus. The Singing Tree, which will be on display in Welburn Square throughout the month, is a voice activated Christmas tree that lights up when it hears music. 

What’s Trending: Instagram @BallstonBID, Facebook @BallstonVA, #SingingTree

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Deets: The Kennedy Center Honors are annual honors given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. They have been presented annually since 1978, culminating each December in a gala celebrating five honorees in the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. Past honorees have included Carole King, George Lucas, Billy Joel, Oprah Winfrey, Sir Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and more.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Learn more.

• Bid now to enjoy 2 coveted tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors on December 3rd, 2023 (anticipated date) in Washington D.C. (Ends June 14).

What’s Trending: @kencen

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Deets: Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Get in the spirit with activities like ornament decorating, ice skating, holiday karaoke, photos with Santa and more. Warm up with winter drinks from the Corona Cheer Garden on District Pier or roast s'mores at the Camp Wharf fire pit and take in the sight of our towering 45-foot Christmas Tree. In addition to the parade, the District’s Holiday Boat Parade will offer activities for all ages including: 

• Decorate holiday ornaments and write a letter to Santa on Recreation Pier

• Roast s’mores at Camp WAFF’s wood-burning fire pit 

• Visit the 45-foot nautical-inspired tree on District Pier

• Enjoy live music from the Royals on the District Pier Stage, the Too Much Talent Band on the Transit Pier Floating stage or carolers throughout the neighborhood

• Snap a picture with Santa at The Grove or holiday costume characters along Wharf Street

• Sing holiday karaoke with your friends at the 7th Street Stage

• “Salute” oversized toy soldiers in The Green

• Sip on winter drinks at the Corona Cheer Garden

• Glide over the ice on Transit Pier at The Wharf’s Ice Rink, DC’s only over-water ice skating rink

• Visit the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree and Bar and donate to Operation Ride Home while enjoying festive sips on Market Pier

• Enjoy a dazzling fireworks finale over the Washington Channel

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 6:00–9:00pm — Activities throughout The Wharf (Corona Cheer Garden, s’mores, ornament decorating, holiday karaoke, live music by the Royals and Too Much Talent Band and visits with Santa)

• 7:00pm — Boats arrive in the Washington Channel, Tommy McFly emcees the parade

• 8:00pm — Fireworks Salute

• 8:15pm–9:00pm — Live music by the Royals continues on the District Pier Stage. The bar will still be open!

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public; no registration is required to view the parade or enjoy the live music and activities. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. This event will take place rain or shine. Actual start times may vary pending parade progress.