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

Holiday Shopping Event at City Center DC | 12.2.15

Holiday Shopping Event at City Center DC

12/2/15

RSVP: rsvpdc@modernluxury.com

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

18th Annual Native Vision Gala - NFLPA + Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health - Embassy of Italy - [11/22/13]

Native Vision is a nonprofit youth initiative which mobilizes professional athletes to serve as mentors to thousands of American Indian youth in health and education programs designed by Johns Hopkins public health experts. Since its inception, more than 10,000 youth and 40,000 Native community members have been served through the Native Vision initiative.

For the 18th consecutive year, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health have partnered to host the event, which raises awareness for American Indian youth and their families. Proceeds from the event will benefit Native Vision’s Sports and Life Skills program, a national initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles and education for Native American Youth and families.

WHAT: Former NFL great Brian Mitchell will once again host the “Evening with the Stars” Gala to benefit Native Vision.

WHO: Emcee: Brian Mitchell, Former Washington Redskins Standout Running Back.
Special Guests: Billy Mills, 10,000 Meter Gold Medalist (1964 Olympics), DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association; Solé, rapper/hip-hop artist, and more.
Player attendees: Arrelious Benn (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver), and other active players will be announced closer to the date of the event. Former players include Jason Belser, Andre Collins, Clark Gaines, Nick Lowery and others.

Auction items: Autographed sports memorabilia, an all-expense paid trip to Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and a Pro Bowl package to Hawaii.

WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2013; 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Reception, Dinner and Program)

WHERE: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington DC 20008

DRESS: Business attire

PARKING: Valet parking provided

TICKETS: Ticket and sponsorship inquiries should contact Erin Rynn: (202) 756-9122, Erin.Rynn@nflplayers.com

MEDIA: RSVP for a spot on the red carpet. Media is invited to begin setting up at 6 pm. Carpet opens at 6:30 pm. Contact Jilane Rodgers for more information: (202) 756-9171, Jilane.Rodgers@nflplayers.com

$78M deal for Donovan McNabb By Redskins!

The Washington Redskins and quarterback Donovan McNabb have agreed to a five-year, $78 million extension that could be worth up to $88 million with incentives, a source with knowledge of the agreement told ESPN NFL Insider Michael Smith.

The source said $40 million of the deal will be guaranteed.

McNabb, who will turn 34 later this month, agreed to an extension just two weeks after he was benched at the end of a loss to the Lions because coach Mike Shanahan said the quarterback didn't have a grasp of the teams' 2 minute offense.

Shanahan later cited McNabb's ailing hamstrings as one of the reasons he pulled McNabb in the final minutes of the loss.

We'll be back with some analysis of this move shortly.

Usher OMG Tour w/ Trey Songz

Usher OMG Tour

December 17, 2010

Featuring special guest Trey Songz and Miguel Tickets are on sale now. There is an eight ticket limit. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.

HOT OFF THE ROAST TOUR

Live Nation and Outback Presents
HOT OFF THE ROAST TOUR
LISA LAMPANELLI, WHITNEY CUMMINGS & JEFFREY ROS

Saturday, November 27 at 7:00 PM

MY FIRST TIME THE PLAY !!!

Rated by: CNN, NEW YORK TIMES,PLAYBOY, TMZ,FORBES, VARIETY,NASDAQ, CBS, BROADWAY WORLD, NY DAILY NEWS & many more.....

If you did it, you probably remember it. And now you can hear about everyone else's!

My First Time features four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first sexual experiences written by real people. In 1998, a decade before blogging began, a website was created that allowed people to anonymously share their own true stories about their First Times. The website became an instant phenomenon as over 40,000 stories poured in from around the globe that were silly, sweet, absurd, funny, heterosexual, homosexual, shy, sexy and everything in between. And now, these true stories and all of the unique characters in them are brought to life by four actors in this acclaimed 90 minute play.

My First Time will have you laughing and reminiscing about your own first time... and thinking about your next one. I'll tell you mine, if you tell me yours.

SHOW TIMES:6:00 & 9:00 PM Saturday November 11, 2010// Burke Theater WDC

BOBBY FLAY, RACHAEL RAY, PAULA DEAN

NOVEMBER 13 & 14 , 2010
BOBBY FLAY, RACHAEL RAY, PAULA DEAN
WASHINGTON METRO COOKING EVENT
Washington Convention Center, WDC

http://dc2010.metrocooking.com/

Paul Oakenfold Live

Paul Oakenfold
Tuesday, November 23, 2010

7:00 PM Doors

Tickets Price: $25
930 Club Washington DC

FROM VEGAS WITH LOVE ► DJ CROOKED

Saturday, Nov 06, 2010
PARK AT 14TH, WDC
RSVP: litonevents@gmail.com /// 703.850.4619

BONOBO Live

Bonobo

w/ Tokimonsta
Wednesday, Nov 10,2010

Early Show! 6:00 PM Doors

Ticket Price: $20
930 Club Washington DC

BARCODE Restaurant & Lounge ///

Come next week, things will be different around here. Times are changing and the very fabric of this city will never be the same.

That's right: you'll have a new spot downtown for happy hour.

Introducing a sexy new spot for pizza, cocktails and late-night discussions of Fed policy (okay, maybe not that last one): Barcode, soft opening next week.

This is not the kind of place you're going to come for a quiet after-work scotch. Or a quiet anything. No, this is the kind of place, dotted with huge communal tables and even huge-er booths, where you'll break bread (and possibly other things) with a whole brood.

Your first experience here may be treating some colleagues to a lunch of brick-oven pizza and “oh, why not” cans of Moo Thunder Stout. (Tip: make your way to the end of the white marble bar, with two stools on the bartender's side of things).

But you'll be back at night with a madcap group in tow. (Let's call them the Ways and Means Committee.) Your conversation pieces: 10 flat-screens, a projection screen and colored LED lights blinking behind glass walls. Your small plates: meatball sliders and grilled calamari. Your cocktails: the Green Tea Mojito or maybe a Rose Kennedy (tequila, melon syrup and lime).

That girl loved to party.

Source: Urbandaddy

B.O.B Live at Grey Goose Mansion

B.o.B LIVE at The Mansion Presented by Grey Goose
Saturday, October 30, 2010

1808 Adams Mill Road, NW
Washington, DC, DC 20008

Foto Week DC 2010

FotoWeek DC and the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design invite you to the 2010 festival launch party that’s certain to be the talk of the town.

fri nov 5, 2010, 8pm–11pm
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Driving/Parking Directions

• Be the first to congratulate our International Awards Competition winners
• Revel in powerful images, as the winning entries are unveiled at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
• Be dazzled by stunning monumental exterior and interior projections
• Lite bites, nighttime cocktails, and hot tunes by ESL Music will keep the octane level high, high, high.
• Look sharp! This is a Photography Party: the paparazzi
  will be out in force...

Admission is $45 and benefits FotoWeek DC,

a 501(c) (3) nonprofit.

Marine Corps Marathon ( 10.31.10 )

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is a 26.2-mile marathon held in Arlington, VA and the nation's capital. The 35th Marine Corps Marathon is Sunday, October 31, 2010.

The MCM was established in 1976, and as of 2009 the MCM became the fourth largest marathon in the United States and the eighth largest in the world with runners from more than 50 participating countries.

Metromix Halloween Hotel Party 2010

It's baaaaack! Last year, way before they ever stepped foot in the White House, the Salahi's crashed Metromix's Halloween Hotel Party! Who knows what will happen this year...

What can you expect? Here's a few hints: drink specials, great music, costume contests, big prizes, special surprise guests and more. And it's all hosted by the lovely ladies from Glittarazzi, Kelly Ann Collins and Ali Lewis!

Tickets are only $10 with RSVP and $15 at the door.

Transportation: Free parking garage under the hotel; Navy Yard Metro (Green line).

21+ only.

www.capitolskyline.com

10 I Street SW

Washington, DC 20024

United States

Die Antwoord live at 930 club

Wednesday October 27 2010
Die Antwoord
7:00 PM Doors // Tickets $20 // 930 CLUB WDC
http://www.ticketfly.com/tickets/event-details/?tfly_event_id=16579

March to Keep Fear Alive ( 10.30.10 )

America, the Greatest Country God ever gave Man, was built on three bedrock principles: Freedom. Liberty. And Fear — that someone might take our Freedom and Liberty. But now, there are dark, optimistic forces trying to take away our Fear — forces with salt and pepper hair and way more Emmys than they need. They want to replace our Fear with reason. But never forget — “Reason” is just one letter away from “Treason.” Coincidence? Reasonable people would say it is, but America can’t afford to take that chance.

So join The Rev. Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A. on October 30th for the “March to Keep Fear Alive“™ in Washington DC. Pack an overnight bag with five extra sets of underwear — you’re going to need them. Because, to Restore Truthiness we must always… Shh!!! What’s that sound?! I think there’s someone behind you! Run!

Watch Stephen give the marching orders on The Colbert Report. Keep checking back for updates and march information.

UNDERWORLD LIVE

Post Options

MONDAY OCTOBER 25 2010

Underworld

7:00 PM Doors // Tickets $45 // 930 CLUB WDC

http://www.ticketfly.com/tickets/event-details/?tfly_event_id=16577