Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge Announces Judges and 30+ Embassies

From our friends at Events DC...

Judges Announced for Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge Featuring More Than 30 Embassies So Far

Events DC’s Embassy Chef Challenge is thrilled to announce that more than 30 embassies have confirmed their participation in the friendly culinary competition to take place July 10 starting at 6 p.m. at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. This year, the annual event will be hosted by Washington, DC-based restaurateur and former Top Chef contestant, Spike Mendelsohn. The embassies hail from all over the world, with exciting additions such as Cuba, Ukraine and Bolivia.

Tickets on Sale: The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge Returns!

2024 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

From our friends at Events DC...

Tickets on Sale Now: 2025 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

Annual International Culinary Competition to be Held July 10 at the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of Embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. The 2025 Challenge is expecting participation from over 30 embassies, offering an immersive, global foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.

Tickets on Sale Now: Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

From our friends at Events DC...

Tickets on Sale Now: Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

Annual International Culinary Competition to be Held March 7th at Union Station

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of Embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. With more than 10 embassies already confirmed to participate, the 2024 Challenge offers an immersive, global foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.

Bethesda Theater Hosts Lisa Ann Walter This Sunday

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My girlfriend Talia steers our TV binge watching, and recently recommended Abbot Elementary (on ABC.) It didn't take long to win us over. My two favorite players on the show are Janelle James and Lisa Ann Walter. The latter happens to be local (as in Silver Spring, MD and Catholic University (Go Cardinals!)) She also just happens to be headlining this Sunday (Sept. 17) night at our favorite Bethesda Theater.

Simply the Best: The Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute Stops in Bethesda This Sunday

Vivian Ross is the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Tina Turner passed away just three months ago, but she's surely not forgotten. True greats live on in a number of ways... even live, as in this coming Sunday (August 27th) at the Bethesda Theater (formerly known as Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club.) Vivian Ross stars in Simply the Best: The Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute, with doors opening at 5:30 PM (click here to see the dinner & drinks menu.) The show starts at 7:30 PM, and yours truly will be there with his Bey, ready to rock hard to "Private Dancer," "Proud Mary" and a myriad of other amazing hit songs. Tickets are still available (click here) and can literally be had for for a mere "song" (only $30 per.)

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Tysons II, September 6th

There's no shortage of things to do in the nation's capital, but if I had only one show to see (and one show only) it would be Cirque du Soleil. Lucky for me (and you) it returns next week after a year-long absence. Cirque du Soleil ECHO opens Wednesday night, September 6th under the Big Tent at Tysons II, and runs through October 22nd.

Washington, DC Travel & Adventure Show Returns to Convention Center, Feb. 4-5

Samantha Brown (Photo: Travel & Adventure Show)

From our friends at Unicomm, LLC and the Travel & Adventure Show Series...

The Washington, DC Travel & Adventure Show Returns to the Washington Convention Center February 4-5, 2023

The Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Washington Convention Center, February 4-5 with thousands of travel options for those who are looking to plan their vacations and destination events. Celebrities like Samantha Brown of PBS “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”, CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg and travel authors Patricia Schultz and Andrew McCarthy will be among the notables on stage and meeting with fans.

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge Returns October 13th

From our friends at the Embassy Chef Challenge...

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. With 30+ embassies participating from across the globe, the 2022 challenge offers an international and immersive foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.

Cirque du Soleil to Celebrate Its Return to the Washington, DC Area with KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

From our friends at Cirque du Soleil...

Cirque du Soleil to Celebrate Its Return to the Washington, DC Area with KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

Escape reality with a larger-than-life steampunk spectacle, beginning July 29, 2022 under the Big Top in Tysons

Tickets available exclusively to Club Cirque members today (free subscription)

General on sale starts March 7, 2022

Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return to the Washington, DC area this summer with its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities. Premiering July 29, 2022, audiences are invited to escape reality and step into a world of extraordinary imagination under the iconic Big Top at Lerner Town Square at Tysons II for a limited series of performances.

Arcimoto and Pepco's EVsmart Add to the Line-Up of Interactive Experiences at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show

Arcimoto's all-new, three-wheel Fun Utility Vehicle

From our friends at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show...

Arcimoto and Pepco's EVsmart Add to the Line-Up of Interactive Experiences at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show

Whether a car aficionado or not, the Washington, D.C. Auto Show is an experience for all and gives patrons of all ages a reason to attend. From interactive experiences to real-time art demonstrations on some of the industry's latest models, the convention center will have something for everyone to enjoy.

Auto Show Follows District of Columbia COVID Protocols for 2022 Show

From our friends at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show...

Auto Show Follows District of Columbia COVID Protocols for 2022 Show

In accordance with guidelines announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia, the Washington, D.C. Auto Show will require all show guests to wear a mask while inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and show proof of vaccination upon entering the building (including proof of the first dose for children 12 and older). This announcement comes on the heels of the new COVID variant, Omicron gaining momentum and threatening the health of our communities. As the auto show team is in the midst of planning for its January 21 through 30 return to the nation's capital, they are paying close attention to the city and federal requirements in order to take the necessary proactive steps in response to this ongoing public health crisis.

Tickets Now Available for the Washington, D.C. Auto Show As It Sets to Return in January

From our friends at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show...

Tickets Now Available for the Washington, D.C. Auto Show As It Sets to Return in January

Announced earlier this year, the Washington, D.C. Auto Show will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Friday, January 21 through Sunday, January 30. As the region's largest indoor event and one of the top auto shows in the United States, the 2022 Washington Auto Show will continue in its timely tradition of featuring hundreds of new vehicles from the world's top manufacturers.

Ultrabar Hosts MatzoBall Holiday Party, December 24th

From our friends at MatzoBall...

The Nation’s #1 Holiday Party, the MatzoBall, Is Back and Better than Ever!

MatzoBall is the Jewish holiday party of the year

This year will mark the 33rd year that Jewish singles and their friends come together in one place for what is considered the nation’s #1 holiday party, the MatzoBall. The MatzoBall will be held in select cities around the country, making it the event of the year. This year, they have partnered with the organization Gift of Life Marrow Registry, providing attendees with the chance to save a life this Hanukkah. This is a fun annual bash that singles will not want to miss out on. Whether meeting up for a fun-filled night, or finding someone that turns out to be their soul mate, MatzoBall has a long reputation of bringing Jewish singles together. “This is one of the most important events each year in the Jewish community if you are single,” explains Andrew Rudnick, from Mazel Events, LLC and founder of the MatzoBall. “People know that they will not only have a great time, but there is a good chance it will be the place where a new relationship gets started. This event is literally the birthplace of many happy families, and we’re proud of that.”

Contest: Win a Pair of Passes to The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays

We're giving away a pair of tickets to see The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays at the National Theatre on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 PM. All you have to do (to win) is fill out the form below before Sunday, December 1st at 11:59 PM, and we'll select one lucky winner to attend the show. Said winner will be notified by e-mail, and can collect their tickets at Will Call. Good luck!

20th Anniversary Safeway Feast of Sharing - This Wednesday at Walter E. Washington Convention Center

From our friends at Safeway...

Safeway and Events DC Present the 20th Anniversary Safeway Feast of Sharing

Providing a holiday meal and hope for 5,000+ DC neighbors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Wednesday, November  27

Safeway and EventsDC will celebrate the season of giving at the 20th Anniversary Safeway Feast of Sharing on Wednesday, November  27, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase & BCC Rotary Club to Host the 37th Annual Turkey Chase Thursday, November 28

Kids lining up for Tot Trot at Turkey Chase

From our friends at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase...

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and BCC Rotary Club to Host the 37th Annual Turkey Chase on Thursday, November 28

Meet mascots Gobble, Giblet and Gravy and walk, run or trot for a great cause!

The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club have teamed up to host this year’s 37th Annual Turkey Chase. This year’s Grand Marshals are Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Mayor of the Town of Somerset, Jeffrey Slavin.

Whisky Extravaganza Returns to Nation's Capital, November 15th

It's back! DC Outlook's favorite annual drinking event, Whisky Extravaganza returns to Washington, DC on Friday, November 15th. This year's soiree moves from JW Marriott to the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, one of the most majestic venues in the DMV, and features a pair of masterclasses (starting at 6:30) light bites and dozens of superb whisky tastings. Tickets are still available ($95-195) and can be purchased online (click here.) Check back after the 15th, for our photo recap.

Theater J Annual Benefit Performance Announced

From our friends at Theater J...

Theater J Announces Annual Benefit Performance

Featuring a special musical performance by Broadway’s Alexandra Silber in newly renovated Theater J

Theater J’s 2019 Annual Benefit Performance is an unforgettable evening of musical theater at the newly renovated Edlavitch DCJCC on November 18 at 6:30 PM. The centerpiece of the event, which also includes food, drink, and socializing, is a special musical performance of After Anatevka: a Novel Based on “Fiddler on the Roof,” written and performed by Grammy-nominated artist and author Alexandra Silber. Silber, who has appeared in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway (directed by Bartlett Sher) and the West End, imagines what happens to Sholem Alecheim’s beloved characters of Fiddler on the Roof after they step off stage. The performance features new songs composed by some of the top rising talent in musical theater today and sung by the gifted Silber, who recently played Sally Bowles in Cabaret at Olney Theatre Center.

Día de los Muertos at La Cosecha

A traditional Día de los Muertos altar (Photo: La Cosecha) 

From our friends at La Cosecha...

La Cosecha​ (1280 4th Street, NE), the ​Union Market District​’s new contemporary Latin marketplace, will host its first annual Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) celebration, happening ​Thursday, October 31 ​through​ Saturday, November 2​. La Cosecha partners Serenata, Peruvian Brothers, Mosaico, FILOS Bakery, ArtTepuy, Arcay Chocolates​ and NOVA BOSSA​ will highlight the traditional Mexican holiday with food, drink and retail specials, tarot card readings and family-friendly activities like face painting, a screening of animated favorite ​Coco​ and much more.

TTT Mexican Diner to Host a Halloween Party Complete with Costume Contest, DJ & Drink Specials

The COCO at TTT Mexican Diner

From our friends at TTT Mexican Diner...

Guests can head to TTT Mexican Diner, located at 2900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22201, to get into the Halloween and the Day of the Dead spirit of Mexico with festive decorations, as well as a costume party this Saturday, October 26. The festivities will kick off at 9 PM, and guests can enjoy spooky decorations, a DJ, specialty cocktail, and a costume contest. DJ Ruben will spin top-40 hits mixed with Latin beats, from 9 PM to 1 AM. Admission is free. Three winners of the costume contest will be awarded a $300, $200 and $100 gift certificate, exclusive to TTT Mexican Diner. The costume contestants will be showcased live on the largest TV screen in the Clarendon area in TTT, so everyone can help judge the winner with the guest DJ. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant’s signature cocktail, the COCO, which is made from a combination of Smirnoff Orange, freshly squeezed blood orange juice, vanilla syrup and hibiscus espuma. The COCO is presented in a skull glass and priced at $10. It will be available during lunch and dinner service on October 26, as well as from October 31 through November 2.