Archive for Category: "Things to Do"

Punch Pick : July 2nd Live Acoustic Performance by Mikie Lee Prasad

Punch Pick : July 2nd Live Acoustic Performance by Mikie Lee Prasad

We invite you attend this free event in the Tyson’s Corner/Vienna, VA area sponsored by Courtland Homes  on Tuesday July 2 from 6-8. The function will be held at the firm’s Wedderburn Estates model (8499 Wedderburn Station Drive) off of Cedar Lane.     Guest will be treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live acoustic music by [...]

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Did You Know that the #BDOYL Will Be Friday, June 21st?

Did You Know that the #BDOYL Will Be Friday, June 21st?

#BDOYL = The Best Day of Your Life, in case you didn’t know. Thrillist, the masculine multi-major market where/what/who/why/drink/eat/see/taste/feel/hear/write/smoke/sing/talk/mingle/meet/date/not date media platform had its editors in 17 cities carefully curate for us the first day of summer. From the moment we open our eyes to the moment we close them that evening (or even next [...]

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Getting Set for 2nd Annual Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival

Getting Set for 2nd Annual Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival

And, as we like to say in the business, the countdown to the fun has begun. Get set for more food, wine, beer, food, drinks, entertainment, arts, food, and just plain good wholesome family carousing than you have ever imagined at the 2nd annual Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival this coming Saturday, June 22nd from [...]

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Becky Shaw Complicates Things at Round House Theatre

Becky Shaw Complicates Things at Round House Theatre

By Punch Preview Correspondent Lindsey Clark  Becky Shaw is not really the type of girl you’d want to be set up on a blind date with.  She’s insecure, clingy, arguably neurotic, and she takes the stage at Round House Theatre in Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw – a darkly funny exploration of what we “owe” the people [...]

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Masters of Food & Wine Returns on June 22nd

Masters of Food & Wine Returns on June 22nd

On Saturday, June 22nd from noon to 2pm, our Punch Partner Park Hyatt Washington will host its ever popular Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary and beverage experience saluting the ingredients, flavors, and talents of local chefs, regional artisans and producers, and this time, American brewmasters. This particular event will feature a special tour [...]

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Macy’s “American Icons” Campaign Raises More Than $3.4 Million for Got Your 6

Macy’s “American Icons” Campaign Raises More Than $3.4 Million for Got Your 6

War, freedom, sacrifice and heroism have been at the forefront of many a mind and a heart, and not just during holidays when we honor those who gave their lives in the military as well as past veterans. Lately, especially because of the power of social media, we are constantly being reminded of what many [...]

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Fit for Charity at Equinox Tysons Corner – Give Strength

Fit for Charity at Equinox Tysons Corner – Give Strength

And get strength. And give charity. Yes, you can do all of the above when you sign up for only $30 for a special ZUMBA (butt-kicking dance) class on Saturday, June 29th at the Tysons Corner Equinox. Equinox by the way has been touted by many an exercise connoisseur as the best of the best (most [...]

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Attention Please: Dolci Gelati Gelato Contest is UNDERWAY … Scoops Up!

Attention Please: Dolci Gelati Gelato Contest is UNDERWAY … Scoops Up!

You might not be thinking about something icy sliding down your throat and cooling your insides right this second thanks to tropical storm Andrea. In fact it might be more like, towel me off and give me a nap, however, this soon shall pass. With the blink of an eye and the flip flop of [...]

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6th Annual Affairs of State Gala this Friday at City Tavern Club

6th Annual Affairs of State Gala this Friday at City Tavern Club

By Punch Correspondent Karen Garnick  Need plans this Friday? Here is the perfect way to kick off your social calendar this weekend! This Friday, June 7th, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is holding its 6th Annual Affairs of State fundraiser at Georgetown’s City Tavern Club. This Gala is YPFP’s largest fundraising event and will [...]

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A CAPITOL FOURTH Welcomes Back Superstar Barry Manilow

A CAPITOL FOURTH Welcomes Back Superstar Barry Manilow

Get set to hear, see and experience another patriotic concert in our nation’s capital featuring show business stars belting out how great this country is. Hosted this year by two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) will return to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, starring [...]

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Well, Hello… Mamas! Elizabeth Street to Launch in DC

Well, Hello… Mamas! Elizabeth Street to Launch in DC

I never thought I’d be a tad bit green (emerald of course) with envy of those in the category of MOMs, and yet, for some reason, after reading this recent pitch sent to us, I found myself thinking … hmmm. If only I were a mother. Ok, admittedly, this is in no way shape nor [...]

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Stupid F###ing Bird Takes Flight at Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Stupid F###ing Bird Takes Flight at Woolly Mammoth Theatre

By Punch Preview Correspondent Lindsey Clark  “Why do I want to change the world? Because it NEEDS CHANGING!” – Conrad in Stupid F###ing Bird Playwright Aaron Posner took on a serious challenge when he sat down to re-craft Anton Chekhov’s renowned play The Seagull. Considered one of the Russian dramatist’s most important works, the story [...]

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