NYE 2017 | Washington, DC's New Year's Eve Event Guide

The Ultimate Guide to New Years Eve in Washington, DC 2017

The Best New Year's Eve Events in Washington, DC
Time to bring in the new year the right way: by partying of course! Welcome to the 2017 New Year's Eve Party Guide DC. We have summaries and ticket links to some of the wildest New Year's Eve parties in DC. If you need even more details on the event that best suits your party needs, follow the links or email us. Have a great night of dancing, smooching, and let the champagne flow. Stay safe, and Happy New Year 2017!!!!

BELVEDERE BALL at Station 4 | NEW YEARS EVE 2017 | Southwest Waterfront DC

Ladies & Gentlemen, Behold The Belvedere Ball at Station 4 Ultra Lounge. Anchoring the Southwest Waterfront Station, Station 4’s a swanky bistro serving up “global cuisine” from a chef late of Barcelona’s molecular gastronomy standout El Bulli, and boasts a 40ft gold-painted bar, columns and walls shimmering with black river stones, pushpin leather couches, and teardrop-crystal chandeliers. We welcome you to attend the one and only New Year’s Eve gathering that Southwest Waterfront area has to offer.

Where: Station 4 DC  – 1101 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
How much: Tickets are only $25 for the those who purchase tickets early, the price will go up as the event date gets closer. The hot setup: find a friend and buy a couples ticket, you get a pretty good discount by doing it that way.

Click Here for Tickets - Early Bird Tickets ! 

New Year's Eve at Maté Lounge DC 2016-2017 | Georgetown NYE DC

New Years New Year's Eve 2017 at Maté will be like no other party. Come and enjoy Complimentary Two hours of sushi and Latin fusion cuisine followed by a midnight champagne toast. Mix all that with amazing beats by DJ Pandu, some new crafted cocktails, and your favorite friends - you will have set the tone for a fabulous year!

Where: Mate Lounge DC – 3101 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
How much: Tickets are only $35 for advance tickets, we have heard that tickets are selling fast so get yours now. 

Click Here for Tickets - Early Bird Tickets are selling fast! 

Midnight In Paris: New Years Eve at Malmaison Georgetown D.C. | NYE 2017

You are cordially invited to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2016-2017 in true Parisian style at the Gorgeous Malmaison Ballroom. Spend the night with us and immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere of the past – all the while toasting to your bright future. Behind the decks on the night will be the charismatic DJ Benny C., who will provide your favorite Top 40 tracks of past and present. Revel in a night of elegance and splendor at the Midnight in Paris New Years Eve soiree.

Where: Malmaison DC  – 3401 Water Street Northwest
How much: Tickets are only $35 for the early birds, but the price goes up the closer to the event you try to buy tickets. The hot setup: find a friend and buy a couples ticket, you get a pretty good discount by doing it that way.

Click Here for Tickets - Early Bird Tickets ! 


Manor DC New Years Eve 3rd Annual Burlesque Ball

Manor is another swanky spot to enjoy your New Year’s Eve. It’s the best if you want to watch the streets erupt in celebration – the floor-to-ceiling windows in this lofted lounge have a great view of Connecticut Ave.
Where: The Manor DC – 1327 Connecticut Ave NW
How much: Tickets are only $35 for the early birds, but those seem to be sold out, so try to buy the plan and save tickets. 


Click Here for Tickets - Early Bird Tickets have already sold out! 

ZooFari DC 2016, sponsored by GEICO with Friends from National Zoo

Join us for ZooFari, the premier culinary event featuring more than 100 of the top DC restaurants and vintners–all in the wild setting of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. In addition to a delicious evening of food and fine wines, ZooFari offers a night of unforgettable entertainment with live music, exotic animal encounters, a silent auction, and much more. Best of all, ZooFari proceeds support the Zoo's mission to save species!

Event Highlights

Throughout the evening, make sure you experience the:

• Complimentary food tastings from the more than 100 participating restaurants.
• Cocktail tastings with seasonal and gourmet ingredients crafted by celebrity bartenders and popular mixologists.
• The Small Mammal House, the Great Ape House, and the Reptile Discovery Center that will be open for guests to learn more about some of the Zoo's most popular residents.
• Animal encounters along Olmsted Walk.
• Three mega-bars located throughout the event offering complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.
• Giveaways, courtesy of lead sponsor GEICO, and Rosenthal Jaguar/Land Rover. 

VIP Experiences

In addition to our general event attractions, there will also be exclusive experiences for VIP ticket holders:

• Pre-party Reception– This private exclusive reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Elephant Community Center and will offer elephant viewing, as well as specialty cocktails and catering by Equinox Restaurant, Ten Penh, Doi Moi, Compass Rose, and Purple Patch
• LivingSocial Lion Lounge – This private area, held at the Zoo's Great Cats Exhibit, is during the main event and offers a unique opportunity to view the cats at night with demonstrations and keeper talks. Specialty food and drinks as well as live entertainment and musical performances will be offered.
• Premier Pavilion – Located on the Zoo's Great Meadow during the main event, this area offers seating, festive decorations, a private bar, exclusive animal encounters, interactive and musical entertainment, as well as select food offerings.

If you have any questions regarding VIP ticket packages, you may email LaShawn Harris or call her at 202-633-3034.

General Admission Tickets

FONZ Members $160
Non-members $200

VIP Tickets

• Wildlife Patron Package: $1,500 ($1,650 after April 6)
• Conservationist Package: $5,000 ($5,500 after April 6)
• Benefactor Package: $7,000 ($7,500 after April 6)
• Giant Panda Package: $10,000

If you have any questions regarding VIP ticket packages, you may email LaShawn Harris or call her at 202-633-3034.

Important Details for the Event: 

• ZooFari is primarily an adult event. Tickets are required for children ages 2 or older.
• To be served alcohol, guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid photo ID.
• Due to space limitations, strollers will not be permitted.
• Smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.
• ZooFari will be held rain or shine.
• Shuttle service is provided from the Woodley Park/Zoo Metro Station, courtesy of Big Bus Tours. The shuttle will run from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the night.

Participating Restaurants

• 1789 Restaurant
• Agora Restaurant
• Anthem Restaurant
• Ardeo + Bardeo
• Armand's Pizza and Catering
• Art and Soul
• Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
• b DC
• Baked by Yael
• Bar Civita
• Bastille
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
• Beuchert's Saloon
• Big Bowl
• Bistro 525
• Bistrot Royal
• Blackfinn Ameripub
• BLT Steak
• BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier
• Brasserie Beck
• Cafe Deluxe
• Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits
• The Capital Grille
• Carmine's
• Cava Grill
• Cava Mezze
• Cedar Restaurant
• Chef Geoff's
• CIRCA
• Compass Rose
• Congressional Seafood Co.
• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
• Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
• DC Sweet Potato Cake
• DECLARATION
• Delia's Restaurants
• Doi Moi
• Dolcezza Gelato
• Duke's Counter
• El Centro
• ENTYSE Wine Bar and Lounge
• Equinox Restaurant
• Estadio
• The Federal City Bar
• Firefly
• The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club
• Georgetown Cupcake
• Georgia Brown's
• The Hamilton
• Hank's Oyster Bar
• Hard Times Cafe
• Hill Country Barbecue
• I-Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar
• Indique
• Iron Gate
• Jack Rose Dining Saloon
• Jackson 20
• Jardenea at Melrose Georgetown Hotel
• Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
• Juniper Restaurant at the Fairmont
• KoDee Cakes
• Lebanese Taverna
• Lia's
• LINCOLN
• Maggiano's Chevy Chase
• Marcel's
• matchbox
• Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
• McCormick and Schmick's
• Meridian Pint
• Mio's Blue Ash
• Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
• Mon Ami Gabi
• Morton's The Steakhouse
• Muze at the Mandarin Oriental
• Oceanaire Seafood Room
• Old Ebbitt Grill
• Open Road
• Ovvio Osteria
• The Palm Restaurant
• Paolo's Ristorante
• Perry's
• Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
• Pinstripes
• Pizzeria Vetri
• Policy
• Pretty & Delicious Presents Chef Huda
• Proof
• Provision No. 14
• Purple Patch
• Redwood Restaurant
• The Riggsby
• Ripple
• RIS
• River Bend Bistro
• Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
• Roofers Union
• The Royal
• Rural Society Argentine Grill
• Rustico
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Santa Lucia Estate Coffee
• Smoke & Barrel
• Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar
• Stars & Stripes Cafe
• Stella Barra Pizzeria
• Sugar & Ice–And Everything Nice!
• Sugo Osteria
• Summer House Santa Monica
• SweetPots Mason Jar'd Desserts
• Ted's Bulletin
• TEDDY & the Bully Bar
• TenPenh
• Texas de Brazil
• TICO
• Tonic at Quigley's
• Toro Toro
• TRIO Grill
• Twisted Horn
• Urbana Dining & Drinks
• Vinoteca
• Wildfire
• Wildwood Kitchen
• Zengo
• Zentan
• Vintners

General Event Area

• Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
• Barton & Guestier
• Constellation Brands
• Foley Family Wines
• Freixenet
• Leo Hillinger
• Oyster Bay Wines
• Prestige Wine & Spirits
• The Seeker
• The Urban Winery
• Virginia Dare Winery
• Wagner Family of Wine
• Premier Pavilion
• Barrel Oak Winery

 Pre-party Reception

• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
• LivingSocial Lion Lounge
• Barton & Guestier
• Elouan
• Licor 43
• Philadelphia Distilling
• Prestige Wine & Spirits
• Western Spirits Beverage Company
• Zonin USA

Outdoor Summer Movie for 2 at Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery

Potomac Point invites you to forget everything you thought you knew about dinner-and-a-movie date nights with this romantic deal, which gets you two tickets to an upcoming outdoor summer movie at Potomac Point Winery in Stafford.

Watch an illustrious sunset transform the horizon into a tapestry of twinkling stars before making your way into the vineyard to enjoy the featured film of the evening. Want to enhance your viewing pleasure? Bring along a picnic blanket and/or lawn chairs. The outdoor movie series takes place throughout the summer on a 16-foot screen with LCD high-definition projection. Wine, cheese boards, and ice cream will be available for purchase, if desired.

Movie Schedule

• Dirty Dancing on Saturday, May 7

• Wedding Crashers on Friday, June 17

• A Walk in the Clouds on Saturday, July 2

• Casablanca on Saturday, July 23

• The Blind Side on Saturday, August 13

Holiday Shopping Event at City Center DC | 12.2.15

Holiday Shopping Event at City Center DC

12/2/15

RSVP: rsvpdc@modernluxury.com

Walk This Way 2015 DC | 7th Annual Charity Fashion Show Event | Becky's Fund

Walk This Way 2015 DC | 7th Annual Charity Fashion Show Event

Becky's Fund cordially invites you to our 7th Annual charity fashion show event, 2015 Walk This Way, to benefit Men of Code on Thursday, November 19, 2015.

Come join us as we watch professional athletes walk the runway in Canali menswear and take a stand against intimate partner violence.

~ Many thanks to our Host Committee for their amazing support for 2015 Walk This Way ~
Michelle Schoenfeld, William Rothwell, Vinoda Basnayake, Pamela Sorenson, Mujesira Dudic, Sean Leonce, Michael Hines, Kevin Rohalmin, Michael Sponseller, Kimberly Warfield Wilde, Charles Johnson, Lindsey Mask, Jackie Gorman, Lena Ghannam, Crystal Walent, Damien Gross, Chadleon Booker, Will Rydell, Chelsea Bridge, Wendy McAllister, Jessica Tavares, Anchyi Wei, Flavius Galiber, Jad Bouchebel, Glenda Fu, Ingrid Nelson, Alex Naini, Petya Balevska, Semra Tanrikulu, Heather Mahoney, Jeanette Lee, Rachel Kohlhaas

** Without the support of our sponsors, this event would not be possible **
The Verizon Foundation, O'Brien Family Fund, Canali , Renu Med Spa, Solidcore, Glenfiddich, Embassy of Italy, Trend Micro, Smile Swag, Salon One80, Orange Theory, Yelp, Equinox, Kitchencray, Odessa, KIND, Barre3, Alice and Olivia, Trustify, Terlato Wines, Maki Shop, Provision, The Prospect, Casteneda Cigars, Pelonkey, Ronald D. Paul Companies, Kendra Scott, Soul Cycle, Alberto Parada, Qatar Airways, Daikon Logistics, Michael Anderson Hines

For more information about available sponsorships and the event, please visit www.wtwevent.com or email info@beckysfund.org.

Pre-Walk This Way Caviar Reception - One80 Salon

Pre-Walk This Way Reception - One80 Salon

Come join us and check out the latest hair and makeup trends for fall, a preview of "Voices," and get your tickets at early bird pricing! Space is limited so please RSVP now to victoria@vmpublicrelations.com.

Grand Opening of Cities Lounge DC Relaunch | 1909 K St NW DC

Grand Opening of Cities Lounge DC Relaunch | 1909 K St NW DC

After a massive turn out for their friends and family soft launch of Cities DC re launch. The venue is finally is having their grand opening as Cities 2.0 since moving from their 919 19th St address.

Since originally opening in 2011, Cities Restaurant and Lounge DC has created a reputation as the newest standard in Washington DC nightlife which is a rarity. While upscale lounges and nightclubs in the District often come and go, only Cities DC has developed the heightened sense of showmanship and customer experience that was previously lacking in the nation’s capitol. With such esteemed notability in such a short period of time, this premiere party hall also quickly became the hottest new event space for private parties. In addition to a sophisticated atmosphere and state-of-the-art amenities, corporate functions and charity fundraisers look to Cities Restaurant and Lounge DC as their go to event space.

Cities Restaurant and Lounge DC
1909 K Street NW DC
Doors Open at 10pm

Dream Big College Charity Event at The Gryphon DC

Join Reach for College on Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gryphon, one of DC’s most popular restaurant and nightlife venues, for the Dream Big party benefiting Reach for College, a DC-based charity focused on providing higher education access to traditionally under-served children.

Come join a number of other DC-area professionals and socialites for a night of fun, great prizes and drink specials, great beats by DC’s DJ Vicious, and a truly great cause.  Sip Fortaleza Tequila Specialty Cocktails, bid on great items like Wizards court-side tickets, a Rent the Runway experience, VIP nightlife experiences, Nationals’ tickets, and restaurant gift certificates.

What You Get: Besides helping America’s youth … happy hour prices from 6-7 p.m., then $4 domestic beers and $5 house wine 7-9 p.m.  & complimentary specialty Fortaleza Tequila cocktails throughout the night.

Tickets: $30 admission, which will provide access to drink specials, passed hors d’ouerves, and the opportunity to bid on and win prizes, and will also sponsor a student to help them prepare for and attend college.  100-percent of contributions along with a portion of bar sales will go to Reach for College.  To purchase tickets in advance, please visit http://reachforcollege.org/tickets/dream-big-party.

Jazz in the Garden Summer Concert Series at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden [Free Event]

The Jazz in the Garden Series free concert series features jazz artists performing a wide variety of styles—salsa, blues fusion, xylophone, Afrofunk, every Friday evening from 5pm to 8:30pm in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.

A special menu of appetizers, entrees, and salads is available inside the Pavilion Café, while an outdoor grill provides barbecue pork sandwiches, beef and chicken kabobs, and chicken sausages. A gelato cart is also conveniently located near the fountain. A variety of beverages—beer, wine, sangria, mixed drinks, and soda—is sold on-site. Guests may purchase food and beverages from the Pavilion Café and its carts located around the Garden or bring their own picnics.

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
700 Constitution Avenue NW
20565 Washington , DC
United States
Located on the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, is bounded by Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive and by 7th and 9th Streets NW.

Performance Schedule for this Summer 2015 Series:
Tom Lagana (jazz guitarist)
May 22 from 5:00 to 8:30

Juanita Williams (jazz vocals)
MAY 29 from 5:00 to 8:30

Robert Jospe featuring Butch Taylor (jazz drummer and keyboardist)
June 5 from 5:00 to 8:30

DC Jazz Festival presents George V. Johnson Jr. (jazz vocalist)
June 12 from 5:00 to 8:30

Deanna Bogart ("bluesion," blues fusion)
June 19 from 5:00 to 8:30

Marty Nau (jazz saxophonist)
June 26 from 5:00 to 8:30

Speakers of the House (old-school funk, boogaloo, and rock)
July 3 from 5:00 to 8:30

Hendrik Meurkens (jazz xylophone and harmonica)
July 10 from 5:00 to 8:30

Lao Tizer (jazz keyboardist)
July 17 from 5:00 to 8:30

Sin Miedo (salsa)
July 24 from 5:00 to 8:30

Incendio (acoustic Latin guitar world fusion jazz)
July 31 from 5:00 to 8:30

Miles Stiebel (jazz violin)
August 7 from 5:00 to 8:30

Origem (Brazilian jazz)
August 14 from 5:00 to 8:30

Seth Kibel (jazz clarinet)
August 21 from 5:00 to 8:30

Afro Bop Alliance (Afro-Cuban jazz)
August 28 from 5:00 to 8:30

Gryphon Fridays at The Gryphon Lounge DC

Join us this Friday night & dance your night way with all your favorite late 90's to latest jams from this generation !

Sounds by Celebrity DJ Dirty Hands ◄ ◄ ◄

Bottle Service: 703.930.0338 | RSVP:litonevents@gmail.com

THE GRYPHON  DC | 1337 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

RSVP FOR FREE ALL NIGHT ADMISSION BY CLICKING HERE

Fashion For Paws DC 2014 | Washington, DC

2014 Fashion for Paws® Runway Show  | Omni Shoreham Hotel | Washington, D.C.

The Fashion for Paws® Runway Show is a nationally acclaimed one-of-a-kind luxury brand event to benefit the Washington Humane Society! The heart and soul of the event are the fundraising models who agree to raise a minimum of $5,000 in just ten weeks leading up to the event by participating in a friendly fundraising competition. The top fundraiser, winning "Model Washingtonian of the Year," and the first and second runner up will be recognized on the runway.

Fashion for Paws® (F4P) benefiting the Washington Humane Society (WHS) began in 2007 with the first spring Runway Show. In just its first 7 years, the Fashion for Paws® Runway Show has been a great success, selling upwards of 1,700 tickets each year, raising nearly $3 million for WHS and generating a significant amount of national and regional media coverage.

Notables involved include: Marie Osmond, Val Kilmer, E! News' Ashlan Gorse, former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, Redskin Fred Davis, Entertainment Tonight's Lawrence Zarian, Animal Planet’s Victoria Stilwell, Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta, MSNBC’s, Luke Russert, CNN International's Philippe Cousteau, Fox News Channel’s Courtney Friel, CW/VHI’s Paul Wharton, DeepDish’s Arash Shirazi, ABC7’s Steve Chenevey, ABC’s Scott Thuman, NBC's Angie Goff, ESPN’s Lindsay Czarniak, and Event Chairman, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor.

Event Details & Ticket/Table Information
Saturday, April 12, 2014 | 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. VIP Reception for Sponsors and Table Buyers
8:00 p.m. Doors open - all guests arrive

Omni Shoreham Hotel | 2500 Calvert St NW | Washington, DC 20008

Attire: Cocktail | Limited Valet Parking | Woodley Park metro stop
Attendee Check List:

There are no physical tickets to F4P. All guest names MUST be on the guest list in order to enter the event. All guests will check-in upon arrival to receive an entry wristband. Please be sure you have submitted ALL names for your tickets by 5:00 p.m. April 4th to RSVP@washhumane.org. Due to security guidelines, guests whose names are not on the check-in list will not be permitted into the event. Valid ID required/must be 21+

All ticket sales CLOSE on April 11th at noon
Donations and tickets are non-transferable
All tickets/donations are non-refundable
Donations cannot be later credited toward ticket purchases

NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED to attend this event

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 p.m. for all General Admission ticket holders. Guests must be 21+ years of age to attend. Valid I.D. to enter.
Sponsors/Table Guests/VIP Tickets: All sponsor guests, table guests, and VIP ticket holders are invited to attend the VIP Reception starting at 7:00 p.m.

Dinner will be served to all tables at 8:00 p.m. Please be sure all table guests are seated by 8:00 p.m. to enjoy their dinner.
RUNWAY SHOW will begin at 9:15 p.m. The event ends at 12:00 a.m.

There will be (limited) complimentary VALET PARKING. We recommend using the metro or taxi service. This event is all open bar so please if you plan to drink, call for a taxi or use the metro (Woodley Park Metro is located diagonly across from the Omni Shoreham Hotel).

COAT CHECK: There will be a coat check at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

ONLINE AUCTION: NEW! Online auction will be live from March 24 - April 4 with exclusive packages/items you can't find anywhere else!

GOLDEN TICKETS: Remember to buy your GOLDEN TICKETS! Only 300 will be sold for $50 each and there is no limit to the quantity you may purchase.
Golden Tickets will only be sold onsite at the event. Winner will be announced at 11:00 p.m. (must be present to win)!


Hotel Room Block Information

We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on April 12, 2014 for a discounted rate of $149/night (plus tax) for single occupancy, $169/night (plus tax for double occupancy. If you're interested in reserving a room at this rate please contact the hotel using this information.

Call 1-800-THE-OMNI
Request "Fashion for Paws" room block
Or you can make your reservation online here: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/WashingtonDCShoreham/MeetingFacilities/FashionforPaws4.aspx
This reduced rate has been extended through April 12, 2014.

Check-in: April 12, 2014 (3:00 PM)

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Transportation Information: Uber

This year we’re teaming up with Uber, the app that connects you with a driver at the touch of a button, to make sure you and your guest arrive to Fashion for Paws in style!

New to Uber? Uber lets you request a black car, SUV, or low-cost uberX sedan ride at any time using the Uber iPhone and Android App. You can track the arrival of your driver on your smartphone, and payment is cashless (no need to tip)!

Sign up with the promo code FASHION4PAWS for $30 off your first ride today (new users only; not valid on uberTAXI). Visit www.uber.com/go/FASHION4PAWS to sign up today. It’s this easy:

Set up your FREE Uber account
Download the Uber app
Sign in with your Uber account information
Take a ride! Your $30 offer will automatically apply to your first ride!
Already have Uber? Enter the code F4P2014 for the chance to win $100 in Uber credit!

To purchase tickets click here:

Love Nightclub DC Up for Sale at May 1 Auction

Love Nightclub DC Up for Sale at May 1 Auction

Love Nightclub DC (1350 Okie Street NE) is now up for auction again. The historic LOVE Nightclub DC formerly called Dream. After many years with struggling parties the massive Northeast venue is up for sale due to bankruptcy. The 35,000 square foot nightclub which was owned by Dean Smothers after Marc Barnes sold it for a loss during his hard times. The venue is still plush like the days during its prime.

The auction for the venue will begin:  5/01/14 @ 11:00 AM ET

Auction Location
1350 Okie St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Inspection Dates
Thurs, April 17th at 11am
Thurs, April 24th at 1pm

If you are interested in purchasing the property contact Jeff Stein below:

Contact
Tranzon Fox
Jeff Stein
Tel: 888-621-2110
Email: jstein@tranzon.com

Ibiza Nightclub DC Shut Down by DCRA | Washington, DC

Ibiza Nightclub DC Shut Down by DCRA

Ibiza Nightclub DC which operated in the NoMa neighborhood of Northeast D.C. was shut down by D.C. officials Wednesday, April 9th for operating without a proper business license.

The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs issued a notice to discontinue business at the club because the establishment does not have a "valid business license," said Matt Orlins, spokesman for DCRA.

The club's basic business license expired in June 2013, according to a memo from DCRA. Ibiza Nightclub DC is required by D.C. law to have a public hall license due to its occupancy load of over 1,300 patrons. In order to reopen, Ibiza will have to apply for a new public hall license.

The expired license was discovered during a site inspection by the District of Columbia Noise Task Force March 28.

As a result of the DCRA action, the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration also issued a cease-and-desist order to Ibiza to stop the sale of alcohol at the site. ABRA licensees "shall not engage in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages unless its BBL is in good standing," according to the order.

Ibiza's liquor license will have to be reinstated by the board in order for the club to resume operations.
The club has had its share of negative headlines in recent months. The club's operators were also subject to scrutiny by the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration last summer for sale to a minor, according to a local ANC Commissioner.  Ibiza Nightclub DC operated by Superclub Ibiza LLC on First Street in NE DC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of July 3rd.

The owners of the nightclub decided to put it on the market for $4.5 million dollars.  Whoever takes over this venue will get the “nude dancing license” that comes along with it.

This is the third large-scale nightclub to close in D.C. in the past year. Love Nightclub DC formerly Dream created by Marc Barnes which sat off of New York Avenue NE ceased operations in November 2013. The property at 1350 Okie St. NE is currently up for auction by Tranzon Fox.  Fur Nightclub DC headed by Michael Romeo at 33 Patterson St. NE closed operations in D.C last August and is making way for new building in the NOMA area.

Miley Cyrus at Verizon Center | Washington D.C.

Miley Cyrus Live at Verizon Center | Washington DC

Stretch those twerk muscles and get ready as Miley Cyrus brings her Bangerz Tour to the Verizon Center this Thursday. Love her or hate her, the controversial pop star came in like a “wrecking ball” back in September with her infamous performance at the VMA’s and has not stopped shocking the world ever since. And with each outrageous act she executes, Ms. Cyrus’ star only rises; Bangerz debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and the Digital Album chart, and the world is closely watching every move she makes.Joined by dynamic diva duo, Icona Pop, and femme fatale Sky Ferreira, Miley Cyrus' BANGERZ TOUR is one you just have to catch.

When: Thursday, April 10th, 7:00pm
Where: Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW,  Washington,  DC

Grand Opening of Richard Sandoval's Newest DC Venue | Toro Toro DC

Come Experience Richard Sandoval's Newest D.C. Addition!


When: Tuesday, April 15th, 2014
Where: 1300 Eye Street NW

For tickets: www.washingtoncitypaper.com/events

Nowruz 2014 : A Persian New Year Celebration | Washington DC

International Day of Nowruz | March 8th | Freer, Sackler, and Ripley Center

Nowruz begins precisely at the vernal equinox, on the 1st day of Farvardin of the Islamic solar calendar, usually on March 20th or 21st. It is a time of great joy and family celebrations that are shared by people of all faiths in many countries that trace their history back through the centuries to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization and the Persian Empire.

Haji Firuz, sing in the streets to announce the festivities and house cleaning is a part of the preparations. On the Wednesday before Nowruz bonfires are lit to jump over and children gather coins and treats as they visit neighbors.

Nowruz is the beginning of the year for the people of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Tajikistan and a few of the Asian republics of the former Soviet Union. It is also celebrated as the new year by people descended from Persian and Iranian ancestors. The Kurds in Georgia, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey celebrate Nowruz as the new year festival. Many communities where people from these countries have settled also join in the celebrations.

Dance, play, and feast your way into the Persian New Year at the Freer and Sackler Galleries. The museums' sixth annual Nowruz celebration features free attractions for all ages, including:

Haft Sin table displays
"Fire" jumping
Storytelling by Xanthe Gresham
Face painting
Coloring, collage, and calligraphy
Iranian music concert
Cartoons from Iran
Persepolis photo studio
Backgammon and chess
Nomad Dancers performance
Traditional Persian food
Docent-led spotlight tours
Made possible by a generous grant from Jahangir and Eleanor Amuzegar.

For the full schedule of events click the link below:
https://www.asia.si.edu/events/nowruz/downloads/schedule-2014.pdf

José Andrés and Forest Whitaker to Receive Refugees International's Highest Honor | Washington, DC

Refugees International (RI) announced today that José Andrés, renowned chef and advocate for sustainable solutions to combat hunger worldwide, and Forest Whitaker, Academy Award winning actor and distinguished social activist, are this year’s recipients of the McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action.

Founder of beloved restaurants such as Jaleo, Zaytinya, and Minibar, Mr. Andrés is a Washington, DC legend. His philanthropic work is equally impressive, as he has devoted the past two decades advocating for innovative and creative solutions to hunger and poverty both in the U.S. and abroad. In 2010, he started the World Central Kitchen, which is now focusing its efforts on Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and will soon expand to Central America and Africa. He was named by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be the Culinary Ambassador of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves whose mission is to “save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions.”

“I am very humbled to receive this award,” said José Andrés. “As a chef, I believe in using the power of food to help find solutions to many of the issues we face around the world. This is what my organization World Central Kitchen is about; we believe in investing in solutions instead of throwing money at the problem. In the years to come I believe chefs will only be more and more involved in becoming part of the solution.”

Forest Whitaker is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors. He starred in last year’s critically acclaimed Lee Daniels’ The Butler and has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for his performance in The Last King of Scotland. Mr. Whitaker is also a dedicated humanitarian. He is the founder and CEO of The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative, co-founder and chair of the International Institute for Peace, and is the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation. The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative is currently working with UNESCO in South Sudan to bring together young people across the country that are motivated to be leaders in peace-building and act as agents of positive change within their communities.

“When civil unrest forces some 865,000 South Sudanese people on the roads, when so many lives are threatened and lessened, we are reminded of what Refugees International stands for: a cause that must unite us across distances and continents. Their work matters a lot to me since I have been involved in South Sudan with my Foundation for two years; we are in the process of building a network of young peace leaders. South Sudan is a country struggling for peace and normalcy – for hope. It is this hope that we must first restore among these hundreds of thousands of refugees. Anytime you hear of armed conflict, there will be refugees to shelter and to heal. Their plight is to have lost everything but their lives and to be often forgotten for having lost their homes. I am honored to receive the McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award. It is a recognition I will carry with conviction and determination.”

“It is an extraordinary privilege to be able to honor not one but two such leading humanitarians,” said Michel Gabaudan, President of Refugees International. “José’s passion and creativity have helped transform Washington, and he has carried that same spirit into his global humanitarian efforts. And Forest’s ongoing commitment to help build peace and strengthen communities in some of the world’s most fragile nations is truly inspiring.”

Mr. Andrés and Mr. Whitaker will be presented with the 2014 McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award at Refugees International’s 35th Anniversary Dinner. The dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.

Shipwreck Archaeology Beer Tasting- w/ Heavy Seas | 1.30.14

The Capitol Archaeological Institute at GWU Presents: Shipwreck Beer Tasting with Heavy Seas Ales

RSVP using this below link:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ancient-ales-and-archaeology-tickets-9443348309 

Tonight the Capitol Archaeological Institute at George Washington University is sponsoring its first fundraiser at The Powerhouse in Georgetown.

This event will be packed with tons of cool people! Join us for a drink- or 2... or 3...or 6... and meet a REAL life Indiana Jones as we hear stories from real life underwater archaeologists including National Geographic's explorer and researcher of the Titanic shipwreck, James Delgado!

EACH TICKET HOLDER will receive 6 drinks and a souvenir Heavy Seas Brewery beer tasting glass and of course a chance to meet and network with some of the most awesome minds of DC - bet you've never had a happy hour quite like this!

ALSO INCLUDED with your ticket price- besides 6 drinks- is a professional photo booth with shipwreck and archaeological props, the setting of the old mill The Powerhouse, the tunes of DJ Chest Rockwell, food bites, free coat check and mingling with some amazing archaeologists!!

Raffle tickets (cash or credit) will benefit our youth outreach archaeology camp, that teaches underprivileged students from the USA and Africa how to scuba dive and document shipwrecks!

For more info please visit their Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capitol-Archaeological-Institute

Details:
When:  Thursday, January 30th (5:30-8:30PM) | Washington, DC

Where:
THE POWERHOUSE
3255 Grace Street NW
Georgetown (on Canal)
Washington, DC

New Years Eve DC 2014 - Toyko Edition of Cities | Washington, DC

New Years Eve 2013 TOKYO EDITION AT CITIES / 12.31.13

To Purchase Tickets Click Here

Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, is the heart of Japan. At the epicenter of knowledge, technology and innovation lies a city yearning for excitement. 

Enter "TOKYO" where the metropolis meets DC nightlife. Let our geisha girls take care of you when you enter. Relax, unwind and enjoy the "Nyotaimori" or body sushi. 

Only the best for you before we hit 2014. Close out your 2013 with style, class and the best nightlife curators in the city.

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 31st, 2013

WHERE: CITIES, 919 19TH ST NW DC

TIME: 9:00pm - 4:00am

ATTIRE: Dress To Impress! 

AGE: 21+ w/ Valid ID

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL ADMISSION & VIP TABLES: General admission allows you to enjoy our many different Specialty Cocktails, while enjoying several of our Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres & Giveaways. VIP clients will have access to their own plush VIP seating while receiving service from DC's top Cocktail servers. Ultimately everyone will be dancing the night away into 2014!

TICKETS: Early Bird Specials $30, General Admission $40 (Open Bar: 9pm-10pm)

ADMISSION AT DOOR: (Price May vary, Advance purchase tickets on line Highly Suggested)

PARKING: Valet Parking is available and plenty of Street Parking

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Cities is one block away from the FARRAGUT WEST METRO STATION

Please email us at litonevents@gmail.com to reserve your table before we sell out. 

2013 Walk this Way Fashion Show DC

Becky's Fund cordially invites you to our 5th Annual" Walk This Way" Charity Fashion Show at the Italian Embassy on Friday, November 8!

Tables are sold out and less than 50 tickets are left! Buy your tickets now at www.walkthiswayevent.com. Due to a limited number of tickets being sold this year, we encourage you to buy early before they sell out!

Schedule:
6:30 pm - Doors Open
7:30 pm - Seating opens
8:30 pm - Show starts
9 - 10 pm - Cocktails and Networking

Come join MC Julie Donaldson with Comcast SportsNet to support two-time Team USA Olympic Rower Giuseppe Lanzone; Washington Redskins players Pierre Garcon, DeAngelo Hall, Kirk Cousins, Fred Davis, Kai Forbath, Josh Morgan, Darrel Young; Former Washington Redskins Gary Clark; DC United Dwayne de Rosario; Baltimore Ravens Jameel McClain; former Baltimore Ravens Visanthe Shiancoe, former New York Jets John Booty, 4-Time Olympian Sanya Richards Ross, Former Giants Aaron Ross, and many more athletes as they take a stand against domestic violence while pledging a commitment to promote and engage in healthy relationships. After the event at the Italian Embassy, please join us at Malmaison for the official after party at 10:30 pm!

Proceeds from “Walk this Way” will help support our organization’s program, “Men of Code” which is an initiative designed to transform young men involved with athletics through education on domestic and dating violence, into allies and leaders in the movement to end intimate partner violence.

This event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Brimble & Clark, TrendMicro, Navstar, Intelligent Decisions, Monument Realty, Whitestar Investments, Republic National Distributing Company, MetLife, Oysters XO, Taberna Del Alabardero, United Health Group, KeyPoint Government Solutions, Styling done by Maggy Francois, Flaminia Garioni of Fyubi Makeup & Brow Studio, Nosa Eweka, Charm Georgetown, Dolci Gelato, Alberto Parada Jewelry, Merrill Lynch, Glenfiddich Scotch Whiskey, Preferred System Solutions, W Salon, Exodo Tequila, Ruff Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Construction, JBC Events, Stubble & Stache, DJ Seyhan, Naiffer Photography, Melissa Lew, Georgetown Salon and Spa, Kojami, On Site Massage, Aesthetic Dental Spa, Thiero and Associates, Blow Dry Now, Malmaison, DonneBelle Agency

Special thanks to our Host Committee for their support:
D.C. Councilmembers Yvette Alexander, Anita Bonds, Muriel Bowser and Jack Evans; Joseph Arnold, Manhattan Construction; Petya Balevska, Ameriprise Financial Services; Megan Blair, Professional SportsCare & Rehab; Ashley Boalch, Sip with Socialites; Chadleon Booker, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Jad Bouchebel, JBC Events; Steve Boyd; Anita Brikman, WUSA 9’s News Anchor; Christine Brooks-Cropper, GWFCC; Maureen Bryant, Quality Veteran Inspections; LaRhonda Burley, Lagardere Unlimited Media & Events; Chartese Burnett; Doug Damron, Cresa; Tara de Nicholas, Georgetown Consulting Group; Nichole Devolites, Conversa Group; Julie Donaldson, Comcast SportsNet; Mujesira Dudic, Cbeyond Communications; Flavius Galiber, Northrop Grumman; Damien Gross, NextEra Energy; Jay Gutnick, Life Matters; Jennifer Harlow, Sotheby's International Realty; Claire Hazard; Michael Hines, Sotheby’s International Realty; Fran Holuba, White House; Jessica Hoy, Neuprofile; Charles Johnson, Diakon Logistics; Paul Juergensen, Merrill Lynch; Mitch Katz, New York Life Insurance; Susie Kay, Hewlett-Packard; Tom Kellermann, TrendMicro; Brendan Kownacki, Merge Creative Media; Jamaal Lampkin, Lori Lazzarini, Accenture; Mike Lee, UnitedHealth Group; Heather Mahoney, Haute Haus Agency; David Moretti, EDJ Associates; Marvin Morris, Bedrock Global; Dr. Alex Naini, Aesthetic Dental Spa; Don Patron, donpatronarts; Paul Pitcher, Merrill Corp.; Jim Rayborn, The Meyer Group; Tala Raassi; Elly Shariat, shariatPR; Alexandra Simms, Talal Munasifi, MD, FACS; Dario Sotomayor, President of DCin Promotions; Jessica Tavares, GanoCafe DC; Robert Tucker, Department of Justice, Gerdy Villarroel, Fannie Mae, Crystal Walent, Sweet Event Design; Kimberly Warfield, KSW Connect, LLC; Adra Williams, OtimWilliams; Walter White, Verizon

If interested in sponsorship or program book advertising, please email info@beckysfund.org for more information.