where to go, what to do

march 4th 6pm-9pm countdown to the oscars red carpet event presented by fitness together, washington life magazine, cafe milano and other sponsors. cocktails and healthy apps. 3222 n street, nw with theater viewing. $25 suggested donation. 100% goes to american red cross haitian earthquake relief effort. hollywood goodie bags courtesy of the motion picture studios. limited space. rsvp to rsvp@washingtonlife.com

march 5th 6:30pm bustin’ loose preview cocktail party at the waterview conference center in rosslyn va. i join emcee paul wharton on stage. entertainment by trustfall. $60 donation at the door. proceeds benefit georgetown lombardi breast cancer research. learn more and register here: http://livebreathedancepresents.com/

march 7th 7pm 3rd annual oscar night (R) dc at the national museum of women in the arts. walk the red carpet and watch the award show in style all for the american red cross of the national capital area.  this is the only official-academy-sanctioned viewing party in the area. great silent auction and tons of food and drink. black tie. pamela brown of wjla emcees with arch campbell covering. http://www.redcrossnca.org/

march 10th 6pm-9pm shoog-athon at l2 in cady’s alley. cocktail benefit for shoogie, the tail of my wiener dog. the washington ballet‘s artistic director septime webre pays homage to his home state of texas with this collaboration of the ballet and corcoran college of art and design’s graduate program in interior design. this is part of the 7×7 series whose production will run april 21-25th. raffle prizes. $10 suggested door donation for washington ballet. please rsvp to leah@l2lounge.com. www.washingtonballet.org

march 11th 6:30pm eat, drink & be cherry pink tie party at the w hotel. join chefs charlie palmer and art smith for cherry inspired plates and cocktails from restaurants around the area. participate in the silent auction. live entertainment. all proceed benefit the national cherry blossom festival. be sure to wear your pink. learn more and register here: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=951

march 16th 7:30pm-9:30pm fashion for paws fundraiser for fundraising model lena aburdene. hudson restaurant & lounge. free glass of champagne for all. happy hour specials during event’s entirety, including 20% off bar menu. themed speciality cocktails for $7 apiece charlie’s angel, lucifer’s wicked potion, buddy’s bow wowzer.  $10 minimum donation suggested. can’t make the event and want to donate? please click on http://whsdc.convio.net/site/TR/RunwayShow/FashionforPaws?px=1001593&pg=personal&fr_id=1040. general admission tickets are still available for $85 for the april 10th show.