FRIDAY HAPS | Mar. 19th
Bel Biv DeVoe: Throwback R&B trio, Bell Biv DeVoe, host a 20th Anniversary Reception as a prequel to their Anniversary Concert at Ibiza Nightclub. DJ Dirty Hands spins. 5pm at Policy (1904 14th St NW). Cover: FREE w/ RSVP: info@altavidalifestylegroup.com. Note: This event is primarily reserved for media and industry professionals.
Amor Mona: Beauty Bus & Bar: A beauty party bus featuring a Mini-Mineral Makeover: Eyes, Bronzer & Lips; FREE drinks all night, dancing and the opportunity to meet other local stylistas and fashionistas. Bus Departure: 10pm from Forestville Mall (3393 Donnell Dr, District Heights, MD). Tickets: $45.
Digital Love: Party it up at the District’s BEST underground dive, where DJ’s Chris Nitti and Ratt Moze will spin Electro, House, Baltimore and Disco with special guest Recio! 10pm at Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club (1103 Bladensburg Rd NE). Cover: FREE!
Elizabeth Fillmore & Angel Sanchez Bridal Trunk Show: Try on exclusive trunk show wedding gowns from these designers, whose dresses are not normally available in Carine’s Bridal Atelier. Receive 10% off during the trunk show and special incentives from the designer. Thru Mar. 20th at Carine’s Bridal Atelier (1726 Wisconsin Ave, 2nd Floor). By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 202-965-4696 or email info@carinesbridal.com.
Cupcakes & Cocktails: FLY Lounge now features NEW signature cocktails and complimentary artisan cupcakes every Friday! 10pm-12am at Fly Lounge (1802 Jefferson Pl NW). Cover: FREE!
Trippos.com Website Launch Party: Celebrate the official launch of Trippos.com, the newest social travel community, all while helping raise awareness for Women’s Bridge Foundation, a new non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of DC’s homeless women through job assistance. Mix and mingle with Trippos.com founders Gustavo Lopez and Sarah Bahl and enjoy drink speciaks: $2 rail drinks (8-10pm). 8-10pm at McFadden’s (2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW).
Francophonie Festival Discotheque: Featuring the DJ duo from Paris, Make The Girl Dance (mixmasters Pierre Mathieu and Greg Kozo). The DJ’s will transform this unique space into an international nightclub with electro-house beats. The event will feature and open bar (sponsored by Heineken) and complimentary hors d’oeuvres (provided by Dutch Valley and Calypso Organic Solutions). 9pm-1am at National Postal Museum (2 Massachusetts Ave NE). Tickets: $25 /Members | $30 /General Admission.
Art = Free Therapy: Featuring the The diary of..
alternative soul pianist and singer Terrence Cunningham. FREE appetizer portion of Hummus & Pita will be available. 8pm at La Carbonara (1926 9th St NW). Tickets: $10.
Black Lips Fuzzy: A LIVE garage rock performance from Black Lips Fuzzy, Box Elders and the Vermillions. 9pm at Black Cat (1811 14th St NW). Tickets: $15 /At Door | $13 /Advance.
Danzon: Luna Negra Dance Theater: New work based on the national dance of Cuba by the Turtle Island Quartet and Paquito D’Rivera. Also featuring a FREE post-concert disussion with members of Turtle Island Quartet and Luna Negra Dance Theater, lead by Strathmore President & CEO Eliot Pfanstiehl. 8pm at The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda). Tickets: $27-$67.
Fresh Fest: Featuring legendary rep mistresses Salt-n-Pepa! Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Slick Rick, Whodini and Big Daddy Kane will also perform! 8pm at DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D St NW). Tickets: $53.50-$70.
Ron Trent & Chris Burns: Body Music: A deep dance experience. 10pm at The Warehouse Loft (411 New York Ave NE). Tickets: $5 (before 11:30pm) | $10 (after 11:30pm).
Close 2 The Edge: DC’s only party dedicated to Hip Hop music & culture every Third Friday. Pull out your dopest throwback Hip-Hop gear and come out and celebrate the golden era of Hip-Hop with special guest DJ Scotty Rock (World Famous Butta Team). Resident DJ Dredd spins. 9pm-2am at Black Cat (1811 14th St NW). Cover: $7.
Tantra Fridays: UMCP March Madness! Featuring $5 top shelf Martinis and $5 House Mixed cocktails (9pm-11pm). Hosted by Aladdin w/ music by DJ Money. 10pm at Penang (1837 M St NW). Cover: Ladies FREE (until 12am), Fellas FREE (until 11pm). Text HEDC to 313131 for FREE passes.
ALBUS CAVUS Art Workshop: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. Silkscreening – Rat and Cesar Maxit (for all ages). 6-8pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Donation: $30.
Curtain Call: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. A LIVE performance from the group, Curtain Call (comprised of guitarist Mike Recachinas and singer Benedict Wagstaff). 7-8pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Cover: FREE!
Man & Dog: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. The Baltimore natives play LIVe folk using a guitar and bass, with an occasional drum kit and harmonica. 8-9pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Cover: FREE!
Power Pirate: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. The 3-piece electronic band performs LIVE. 9-10pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA Cover: FREE!
Ivy Rose: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. Ivy Rose is made up of Martina San Diego on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Sarah De Leon on lead guitar, Isabelle De Leon on drums, and Kristine De Leon on bass…the all-girl band performs LIVE. 10-11pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Cover: FREE!
March Madness HH + A Midnight Spring Awakening Party: Featuring a $5 Premium Bar (5-8pm) and complimentary passed Hors d’oeuvres (6-8pm with RSVP). 5pm-3am at The Park at Fourteenth (920 14th St NW).
Russell Simmons: The Hip-Hop mogul and entrepreneur will be speaking to students as part of AT&T’s 28 Days, a month-long Black History Month empowerment campaign. 5-7:30pm at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium (2455 Sixth St NW).
Prop Sale at Warehouse Theater: The theater is selling all kinds of cool theater and stage props from chandeliers to pianos to bakery display cases. Cocktails will be served!. 5pm at Warehouse Theater (1021 Seventh St NW - enter through The Passenger).
