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March 11, 2016 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow

Join Bisnow March 17, St Patrick’s Day, from 8:00 PM-11:00 PM at the Sunset Room by Wolfgang Puck at National Harbor for premium open bar, delicious Wolfgang Puck food, and topnotch networking for the ultimate retail extravaganza, the premier evening party during ICSC Mid-Atlantic as Bisnow joins with the Peterson Companies for the ultimate VIP party. 137 National Plaza #200, few tickets remain at $184, info.

Friday, March 11

6:00 – 11:000 PM, KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups at Dock5 Union Market, 1309 5th St NE. Enjoy food, good company, awkward dancing, and spiked punch – includes premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres and dessert lounge. $120, info.

7:00 PM, Prevent Cancer Foundation's Annual Spring Gala, at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW. Join more than 900 guests from the business, diplomatic, government, medical, sports, media and social communities. Black tie, ticket and sponsorship prices vary, contact for more info.

Saturday, March 12

6:30 PM – 1:00 AM, 2016 Leukemia Ball presented by PhRMA at The Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl NW. Dance the night away to Barenaked Ladies and enjoy a comedic performance by Kathleen Madigan. The largest non-political black tie events in DC, expected to raise $3.2 million dollars to support LLS's mission. $150, info.

12:00 PM, 15th annual Leprechaun Lap Bar Crawl presented by Lindy Promotions beginning at James Hoban's Irish Restaurant, 1 Dupont Circle NW. $20, info.

1:00 – 3:00 PM, Yoga, History, & Tea at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St NW. $35, After yoga, enjoy tea (including light snacks) and a tour of historic Dumbarton House, info.

Saturday, March 12, 9:00-3:00, register your high school students for a day of exploration and inspiration. Young professionals from DC’s leading companies will tell them about careers in many industries: how they got started, the secrets to getting great jobs, how to choose a major that will get the job that's best for them, make the most of college, network, get referred, get hired. It’s time for your high school student to take control of their future. It's filling up. Early bird $149. Sign your student up now.

Thursday, May 12, Bisnow Media is thrilled that co-founder Elliott Bisnow will be honored by the Junior Tennis Champions Center, where he trained, along with tennis great Jim Courier. JTCC's annual fundraising gala is at the Swedish Ambassador's residence, with cocktails, great Swedish BBQ, and a fun, casual setting. All proceeds support free tennis and academic instruction for underserved DC kids. Tickets are $400 here, which all goes to the Center. For sponsorship packages, which include tennis rackets and courtside box seats at the US Open, contact Ray Benton who will customize a package for you at rbenton@jtcc.org or 301-779-8000 x 102. See you there!

Saturday, March 12

6:30 – 10:00 PM, The Bash in Bloom, Chamber Dance Project's annual benefit held at the historic Residence of the Ambassador of Colombia, 1520 20th St NW. Guests will enjoy specialty cocktails and savories designed by local Top Chef alumnus, Spike Mendelsohn, and desserts by Baked and Wired; live music and silent auction Complimentary valet. $350, info.

Sunday, March 13

6:00 – 9:00 PM, 13th annual Blue Jeans Ball at Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW. Tastings, drinks, live music, live and silent auctions. Benefits The Capital Area Food Bank. $200, info.

2:30 – 4:30 PM, Foraging History: From Native Americans to Haute Cuisine at Bethesda/Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Ln. Join Dr. Ava Chin to speak on the history of foraging in the US of early humans. Free, info.

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