First Day of Spring! — SATURDAY HAPS | Mar. 20th
The Situation: M Street Madness Edition: Presented by The Usual Suspectz and The Collective. Featuring a 3-Course Meal Dinner starting at $15 (6-9pm), 2 Happy Hour Sessions (9:30-11pm & 1-2am), Drink Specials: $5 Martini Specials, Heineken Specials, and Cherry Vodka, Table Specials: Complimentary Bottle of NUVO with the purchase of a Grey Goose, Ciroc, Hennessy, Belvedere, or Remy bottle, and an AMAZING Late Night Affair, all rolled into one event! DJ Blaze spins, while King Kan hosts. 6pm at OZIO (1813 M St NW). Cover: Ladies FREE (until 12am) | Fellas FREE (until 11pm) with RSVP: rsvp@usualsuspectz.com (must send by 12-noon on Mar. 20th)!
Cooking Class & Wine Brunch With Chef Giusti: Join 1789’s monthly cooking class to work with Chef Giusti and learn to cook traditional Easter brunch favorites. Guests will learn to prepare fresh ham, leg of lamb and a selection of egg dishes. Pastry Chef Travis Olson will also be on hand to demonstrate techniques for making hot cross buns and homemade biscuits. The class is followed by a three-course brunch paired with wines. 10am-1pm at 1789 Restaurant (1226 36th St NW). Cost: $100.
“High Fashion Without The High Price” Sale: Purchase new, high-quality designer special occasion dresses, prom, and cocktail dresses at 80% off. Proceeds benefit the fashion design program and DC Fashion Foundation.11am-2pm at Springbank Building (6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria). Cover: FREE!
Pork Cooking Class: Chef de Cuisine Victor Albisu leads an interactive class featuring the different uses and techniques for preparing pork. Albisu combines his own knowledge of Cuban and Peruvian preparations with the classic French techniques of Executive Chef and BLT Restaurant Group Partner Laurent Tourondel to showcase a diverse range of pork dishes. In addition to receiving recipes and tip sheets reviewed in the class, guests will enjoy a four-course lunch with complimentary signature cocktail and BLT’s renowned popovers after the class/lesson. 12:30-3pm at BLT Steak (1625 I St NW). Cost: $100. For reservations, contact: Erica Frank at 202-689-8999 or Erica@bltrestaurants.com.
Opening Reception: “The Power of Artful Light”: Thru Apr. 2nd, with the artist reception held on Saturday March 20th from 2-4pm. This exhibition features 100 works of art showcasing the diversity of the 130 of the Senior Artists Alliance members working in various media; including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. 2-4pm at Pepco’s Edison Place Gallery (702 8th St NW). Admission: FREE!
Cupcakes, Champagne, and Shopping: Come out for cupcakes, champagne, shopping (70% off styles), and the chance to win a $200 wardrobe update and other cool (FREE) giveaways! 4-7pm at Marzee Boutique (1624 Wisconsin Ave NW). Admission: FREE w/ RSVP: events@marzee.net.
UNICEF Tap Project Launch Party: Kick off World Water Week with UNICEF! Featuring a raffle/prizes, drink specials, food and music (Local 16 resident DJ). 6-9pm at Local 16 (1602 U St NW). Cover: $25 /Advance | $35 /At Door.
Opening Reception: Maria Friberg and Dean Kessman: Opening exhibits for Maria Friberg: “Transmission” and Dean Kessmann: “Art as Paper as Potential”. Meet the artists. Curbside Cupcakes will be on hand. Exhibit thru May 8th. 6-8pm at Conner Contemporary Art (1358-60 Florida Ave NE).
Clockwise Launch Party : Spring 2010: Celebrate the official launch party for Washington DC’s own, Clockwise Clothing! Mystery bags and FREE brand clothing will be distributed! 8pm-2am at District Lounge (2473 18th St NW). Cover: FREE w/ RSVP: Info@clockwiseclothing.com for access.
3rd Annual “When Harlem Came to Paris”: The event is set in 1920s Harlem, featuring real-life portrayals of artists from the Harlem Renaissance era. Sip cocktails and watch LIVE performances. Suggested Attire: 1920’s-Style (NOT Mandatory). 8pm-12am at L’Alliance Française de Washington (2142 Wyoming St NW). Tickets: $55 /Alliance Members | $65 /Non-Members. Tickets: 202-234-7911.
V.I.C. & Likeblood: The southern rap stars host tonight’s party. Also featuring a LIVE Neo-Soul performance by Jammin Jeff & Alison Carney, on the main level. DJ Alizay and Freaky Ty spin. 9pm at Indulj Lounge (1208 U St NW). Cover: FREE (before 11pm).
Spring Forward: A party to celebrate, the fresh and warm season of SPRING! Featuring complimentary drinks courtesy of Absolut at Lounge 201 (201 Massachusetts Ave NE). Cover: FREE w/ RSVP!
Tuscana Saturdays: Spring Equinox: The patio is now officially open as Spring appraoches bringing much needed warm weather to the DMV. Tonight’s party is a classy & distinguished affair for young professionals to frolic and play. 10pm-3am at Tuscana Lounge (1350 I St NW).
ALBUS CAVUS Art Workshop: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. Magic Class w/ David London (for all ages). 6-8pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Donation: $30.
Jewelry Trunk Show: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. Add some spice to your ensembles with unique, hand made jewelry designs by local designers: Mary Cox, Nadine Naskoviak of simple Girl Designs, Vennessa Ortiz of VeeDah and Beth Pacentrilli of AspenSnows designs. Featuring entertainment by DJ Mikelpanda (Techno Bass). 12-4:30pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Cover: FREE!
Magic Show by David London: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. 8:30-9pm at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. Cover: FREE!
Ivy Rose: In conjunction with G-40: The Summit. Presented by One Love Entertainment & Fort Knox Recordings. Empresarios boast a wide array of influences and achievements and range in sound from deep funky House, hot Latin Beats, to Dub, Reggae, and Hip-Hop.
9pm-12am at 223 23rd St, Arlington, VA. 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.
Bourbon Seminar: Whiskey Guru, Scott Clime will walk you through rare and small-batch barrel-aged whiskeys, over a lunch of pulled pork, fried chicken and meat pies. 1-3pm at Acadiana, 901 New York Ave NW). Cost: $75. Call 202-408-8848 to reserve.
