GWU Alumni Happy Hour Oct 28

GWU's ISTM program is hosting its first alumni happy hour on Wednesday, October 28. Rub shoulders if you are a GeeDub graduate from 5 to 8pm at Mister Days.

Click here to register for the free event.

One Brick DC at Hawk and Dove on Saturday

Local non-profit One Brick DC is having their annual fundraiser party this Saturday night at the Hawk and Dove.

One Brick is an 100% volunteer organization that brings volunteers together to support over 600 organizations.

The night features an open bar, DJs, prize raffle, and a chance to win a trip for two to San Francisco. View the Evite here for more details about this event.

David Sedaris @ GWU Lisner Auditorium

Stiletto reports:

David Sedaris was as awesome as expected at Lisner on Wednesday (Oct 7, 2009) night. He's been working on a book of fables, or... as he said it.... "a book of stories with animals, since fables usually have a lesson to be learned and his stories don't" and he shared a few of those yet-to-be-released ditty's with the crowd. He also suggested that the attendees invest in The Onion's book Our Dumb World, and after listening to a couple excerpts, the attendees agreed. He opened with political satire that was edgy to the point of hilarious, finished by candidly answering audience questions, and provided the most ROFL moment possible by reading from his diary. Hugh is a patient and lucky man.

Side Items: Traffic (should have metro'd) on 66 was as pleasant as ever. There was no street parking for miles around GW but parking garages were decently priced. There's only one set of restrooms at lisner but the lines move quickly. We were about 3/4 of the way back from the stage, and the view was fine. Overall great night/show.

The Sound Of Music @ EatBar

Tonight EatBar hosts its for its Sunday movies series, featuring The Sound of Music show and sing-a-long. Enjoy the classic with bratwurst and free beer steins.

This free event starts at 8pm. Next week EatBar will be showing The Princess Bride.

Old Town Wine Festival this weekend

Thirteen restaurants will be participating in the Old Town Wine Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Oct 10-11 11am to 6pm.

Twenty wineries will be contributing their products for tasting at two locations in Alexandria.

Tasting tickets are $35 and general admission is $15.

If you purchase online, use this promo code from the Washington Post to give you $10 off the admission: SG537

'Life Without Limits' Charity Happy Hour Tonight Oct 8

Come out tonight after work from 6:00pm - 8:30pm for a happy hour at The Rookery in DC to raise awareness about United Cerebral Palsy (UCP).

$5 at the Door (enters you in a raffle to win an I-Pod)
$4 Bud Lights
$6 Mixed Drinks and Champagne
$7 Firefly


"As one of the largest health charities in America, the mission of United Cerebral Palsy is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. UCP affiliates serve more than 176,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families every day."

Fundraiser and Date Auction at Mister Days Thursday

Come out to Mister Days tomorrow night from 6:00-9:00 PM to help support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Team in Training at the 'Charity, Cheers, and Beers' fundraiser!

It's a $10 cover that gets you:

• Food and drink specials
  
• Entry into the door prize raffle
  
• Silent auction of gift certificates
  
• Date auction at 8:30pm.

Ballston Arts and Crafts Market Saturday Oct 10

This Saturday Welburn square hosts the last Ballston Arts & Crafts Market this season. Located just next to the Metro station, it features one-of-a-kind handmade works by local artists.

This event runs every second Saturdays May-October 10am-4pm, with this Saturday being the final event of the year.

Scavenger Hunt in DC on Oct 17

Professional In The City is organizing another scavenger hunt around Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 17. The daytime hunt lasts from 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM and splits participants into competing teams who must reach certain landmarks by foot or public transportation first:

"Throughout the day, you'll visit many landmarks in D.C., restaurants, schools, theaters, and much much more! There are plenty of items to collect and mysteries to solve and what you see depends upon your team's resolve, speed and ability to have fun! All teams must use public transportation. Teams caught using personal cars will be disqualified."

Price is $25 per person if purchased by the Friday.

Army Ten Miler @ The Pentagon

The Army Ten Miler race concluded today under an incredibly blue sky and perfect running conditions. This was the 25th annual race that began and ended near the Pentagon.

I was near the Smithsonian Metro station that marked the 5.5 and 7.5 mile markers, due to racers turning around in front of the capital. This was a great place to watch the race as you had two chance to pick out your friends amongst the dense crowds.

Congrats to all the 21,256 runners!