FESTIVALS
Columbia Heights Day
DC celebrates community, diversity, and service at the 5th Annual Columbia Heights Day this coming weekend. Expect two stages of live music performances, the return of the DC State Fair, morning yoga and a dog parade, kid’s zone and petting zoo, access to your favor DC food trucks, the 2nd Annual King & Queen of Columbia Heights Pageant, contests and raffle prices — all that and an after party!
Library of Congress 2011 National Book Festival
The 11th Annual Book Festival will take place on the National Mall September 24 -25th, 2011. Organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, the honorary chairs are no less than President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. This public event will feature more than 100 authors including David McCullough, Russell Banks, Dave Eggers, Terry McMillan, Pulitzer Prize-winners Siddhartha Mukherjee and Jennifer Egan, Garrison Keillor, Amy Chua & Toni Morrison. Books will be available for sale at the Barnes & Noble Book Sales Pavilion, so be sure to pick up any copies you’d like signed ahead of time.
Feel Magnifique with the French on Bastille Day in DC
I’m sure it’s as entertaining for the French on Bastille Day as it is for the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…well maybe not as much, but it’s still fun!
With the loss of Les Halles you might have thought the Bastille Bartender Race was a story of the past, but never fear — PAUL Bakery & Cafe plans to spice things up with a Bastille Day Baguette Relay Race! And with promises of participants in French Maid outfits, well how could one resist? Read on for menu specials from Central, Sofitel and BLT Steak!
VIP Ticket Giveaway: National FreedomFest
The two-day music extravaganza, National FreedomFest, returns Independence weekend at DC’s brand spanking new Yards Park. Over forty bands and DJs will play on five stages with beer, wine and eclectic food vendors to keep your fists pumpin’! The good news: We have two pairs of VIP tickets (one-day pass) to give away to our readers.
Georgetown Waterfront Summer Celebration
Need another excuse to head to Georgetown waterfront? The Georgetown BID (Business Improvement District) and Washington Harbour present Georgetown Waterfront Summer Celebration. Local restaurants will serve BBQ faves like gourmet burgers, crab cake sandwiches, and fresh seafood while a steel drum band sets the perfect summer scene. Expect face painting, a balloon artist, and The Great Georgetown Water Balloon Toss at 2:00 PM!
Summer Block Party by Live Green at Local 16
To celebrate their third birthday Live Green is throwing a street bash you don’t wanna miss. Local band House of Soul will provide live entertainment with a fusion of dance, jazz, R&B, and underground DJ vibes while Java Green and Cafe Green dish up appetizers. There’ll be drink specials and raffle/silent auction items such as Zipcar membership, dinner at Local 16, gift cards, massages, and more. If you’re sore from all that dancing Well Being Massage will be onsite offering complimentary massages – now that’s a party covering all of one’s needs! And don’t forget to grab your takeaway green tea gift bag before you leave.
