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January 23, 2017 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow

Saturday, January 28, 6:30 PM, Sips & Suppers – Sips VIP Room at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Enjoy exclusive cuisine by Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants and DC Distillery's Joseph Magnus; cookbook signings by Alice Waters, Lior Lev Sercarz, and Michael Solomonov; plus so much more. Benefits DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table. $250, info.

Saturday, January 28, 8:00 AM, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Wreaths Across America Clean-up at Arlington National Cemetery. It’s the time to remove all of the wreaths that were placed during the holiday on the 240,000 headstones. No sign-up or registration required to participate, plus free parking, info.

Friday, January 27

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Luce Unplugged Free Monthly Concert Series at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 8th and F St NW. Performance by Feedel Band and Insect Factory. Free tastings and cash bar, info.

7:00 – 9:30 PM, Current Boutique x FFDC Best of DC Launch Party at Current Boutique, 1809 14th St NW. Free entry, free champagne and treats and 20% off any purchase, plus live, impromptu styling competition and fashion show (21-plus event, ladies only). Free, info.

Saturday, January 28

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Polar Bear Plunge at National Harbor, 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD. Join CCAN for its 12th annual plunge priority fundraising event, powering victories to move our region off of fossil fuels and to clean energy solutions. Donations, info.

2:00 – 4:00 PM, Open House at SweatBox, 1612 U St NW. Demos, talks, raffles, refreshments. Meet the team and watch live demonstrations and speak with program developers. Free, info.

Sunday, January 29, 6:00 PM, Sips & Suppers – Intimate Supper at the residence of the Italian Ambassador with Chefs Alice Waters, Travis Lett, Niki Ford, and The New York Times’ David Tanis. $5,000. Benefits DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table. Contact Robin Jackson, 202-808-8015, for tickets; more info.

Saturday, February 4, 7:00 PM, Dancing After Dark at Dock5 Union Market, 1309 5th St NE. Join 500 young professionals and emerging community leaders to reach the goal of raising more than $175k for children’s health, benefiting Children’s National Medical Center. $100-$155, info.

8:00 PM, Lunar New Year Party at Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave SW. $75, info.

9:00 PM, 7th annual Blue Supports Pink January Birthday Celebration at L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady's Alley NW. Hosted by Men Against Breast Cancer. Free, info.

8:00 AM, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Wreaths Across America Clean-up at at Arlington National Cemetery. It’s the time to remove all of the wreaths that were placed during the holiday on the 240,000 headstones. No sign-up or registration required to participate + free parking, info.

Sunday, January 29

2:00- 4:00 PM, Foundry Gallery Birthday Party at Foundry Gallery, 2118 8th St NW. Featuring new work by current and former members, including electric violinist David Schulman from Quiet Life Motel. Light refreshments, birthday cake, wine and cocktails served. $45/donation, rsvp.

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