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September 21, 2017 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow
Saturday, Sept. 23, Inaugural Real Estate Mushball Classic at Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, 3675 Ely Place SE. A charity softball tournament for real estate firms in the DMV. All proceeds benefit the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, dedicated to fostering positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in Washington, DC. $500+, info.
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Oct. 7, Smithsonian Craft2Wear Festival at The National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Enjoy a curated show and sale of limited-edition wearable art from more than 60 acclaimed designers from all over the country. $13+, info.  
Friday, Oct. 6, join over 700 Washington area business and community leaders at Noche Tropical Gala at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW. Enjoy an inspirational evening of dinner, dancing, casino games, auctions and more to benefit Mary’s Center. $325, info.

Thursday, Sept. 21

6:00 – 8:00 PM, ELOQUII’s Evening of Empowerment panel discussion at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 South Hayes St., Arlington. Free, RSVP.

6:00 – 7:30 PM, Italian Film Screening at the Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. Enjoy a film screening. Free, must RSVP.

7:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday Night Throwdown: Latte Art Competition at La Colombe Manhattan Laundry, 1346 Florida Ave. NW. $5 buy-in, winner takes all. Free to watch, info.

6:00 – 8:00 PM, History Happy Hour: An Off the Wall Cocktail Event at The Willard InterContinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Inspired by the hotel’s storied history, the cocktail menu features drinks crafted around the famous figures of the hotel’s past. $40, includes three cocktails and light appetizers, info.  

Friday, Sept. 22

4:00 – 10:00 PM, MarketSW on the Southwest Waterfront. Enjoy a great mix of exhibitors, local music performers and fantastic food trucks. Free, info.

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Public Art Mural by artist Yoko Ono and the Inaugural Project for New Initiative Hirshhorn in the City at Union Market, 1309 Fifth St. NE. Free, info.

9:00 PM, Echostage Fifth Anniversary Celebration at Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE featuring music by internationally acclaimed DJ duo Cosmic Gate alongside Jason Ross, and enjoy a complimentary open bar from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Free, info.

Sunday, Oc. 8, REZFEST returns benefiting the David Reznick Foundation at Harp & Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda. Enjoy dinner/spirits, entertainment, silent auction and music by the Maryann Redmond band. $150+, info.
Friday, Oct. 13, join the American Heart Association and PULSE committee for the 8th annual Paint the Town Red Gala at Wonder Bread Factory, 641 S St. NW. Enjoy cocktails, light bites, music, dancing and a spectacular silent auction benefiting the American Heart Association. $85, info.

Saturday, Sept. 23

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Dardanella Gatsby Party on the Lawn at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Step back into a simpler time of the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. Period orchestras, performances, lawn games, two large wood dance floors, photo booths, food and beverage available for purchase. $45, info.

7:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Art All Night at various participating D.C.-area venues. Enjoy art, performances, live music and more. Hosted by The Department of Small and Local Business Development and D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Free, info.

6:30 – 10:30 PM, A Mount Vernon Masquerade at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Highway. Enjoy a moonlit masquerade with heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live music from The Morrison Brothers Band, fireworks and private tours of the mansion. $159/general; $90/member, info.

5:00 – 9:00 PM, New Paintings by Josh Wingerter on display at Studio A, 4116 Ellicott St. NW. Free, info.

Sunday, Sept. 24

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Taste of Georgetown 2017 on K Street NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street. Benefits Georgetown Ministry Center's Homeless Assistance programs. Purchase tasting tickets for food and drink tastings or attend for free, info.

Monday, Sept. 25

6:00 – 10:00 PM, Fight For Children Week at CAVA Dupont Circle. Help bring heightened awareness to the importance of early childhood education with Fight For Children and area restaurants around the D.C. region. 10% of every sale to FFC. Donations, info.

Contact Heather Mahoney at heather@bisnow.com