Between March Madness, the first day of spring (with some snow on the side), and the official kickoff of the National Cherry Blossom, Catalogue nonprofits have got you covered nonstop fun this weekend and through next week. We hope to see you there!
Friday, March 20, 2015
2015 Youth Art Contest Opening Reception
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
The National Cherry Blossom Festival and the DC Collaborative is pleased to invite you to the Youth Art Contest Opening Reception. Peruse pieces submitted from nearly 30 schools the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival Youth Art Contest during special gallery hours exclusively for all DC public and public charter schools on Friday, March 20 for an Opening Reception from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
When: Fri Mar 20 2015 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Where: Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20068
Fee? no
Contact: DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, (202) 587-1627
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Sip Into Spring Happy Hour
Kid Power
Join Kid Power for a Happy Hour benefiting the award-winning VeggieTime Project! Kick out the winter blues by celebrating the first day of spring and the beginning of the gardening season with food and drinks specials and a March Madness raffle featuring prizes from top DC area restaurants and businesses! $10 admission at the door for access to great specials and 2 raffle tickets!
When: Fri Mar 20 2015 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Where: City Tap House DC, 901 I St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? yes $10
Contact: Kid Power, (202) 383-4543
March Madness 2015: “Giving Families a Home Court Advantage.” 
Stepping Stones Shelter
Join Stepping Stones Shelter at our Annual Spring Fundraiser March Madness 2015: “Giving Families a Home Court Advantage.” at St. Raphael Catholic Church Tip off is at 6:30pm! Enjoy live streaming of the NCAA tournament games, live music, great food and drinks, games, and of course our popular silent auction. Early Bird Tickets until March 6th: $60 (includes 2 drink tickets) or Grab your friends/co-workers and get the “Team Package.” Team of 5 people + 5 drink tickets for $250 We also have Sponsorship Level opportunitites that you can check out on our website www.steppingstonesshelter.org
When: Fri Mar 20 2015 (6:30 PM)
Where: St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854
Fee? yes Early Bird Tickets until March 6th: $60 (includes 2 drink tickets)
Volunteer Info: We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, check in, working the event, and clean up. Volunteers must be 21+. If you are interested in volunteering contact Community Engagement Manager, Devan Wilber Sale at Devan@steppingstonesshelter.org
Contact: contact us for more information, (301) 251-0567
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Saturday, March 21, 2015
Computer C.O.R.E. Financial Bootcamp
Computer CORE
This financial bootcamp to help people in the community get control of their financial lives. This timely program is open to all members of the community. Top-notch trainers from Capital Area Asset Builders will give you hands-on training on the art of budgeting, taking charge of credit, and the basics of saving and investing paying yourself first. The program is designed so that you’ll walk away with concrete ideas about how to turn your ambitions into reality.
When: Sat Mar 21 2015 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Where: 1141 Elden St, #200, Herndon, VA 20170
Fee? no
Contact: Computer CORE staff, (703) 931-7346
6th Annual Move Me Festival
Bowen McCauley Dance Company
Move Me is a FREE family-friendly celebration of arts and culture featuring performances and activities by Arts Partners from the D.C. Metro area. The festival culminates with performances by the BMD professional company and BMD’s Kenmore Junior Company.
When: Sat Mar 21 2015 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Where: Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Ushers, festival greeters, backstage hands, activity monitors, festival guides
Contact: Bowen McCauley Dance, (703) 910-5175
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19th Annual Patricia Sullivan Benefit Dinner
Potomac Community Resources
PCR’s 19th annual benefit dinner to raise funds for PCR’s programs and services at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner, Awards, & Dancing 7:30pm Dancing to Music by Bittersweet
When: Sat Mar 21 2015 (6:30 PM)
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Fee? yes $200, Scholarship Opportunities are available
Contact: Stephen Riley, (301) 356-0561
ENCORE! 20 More! Joe’s 20th Anniversary Gala
Joe’s Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus
Join Joe’s Movement Emporium, the largest independent performing arts center in Prince Georges County, as we celebrate the diverse and rich history of arts that Joe’s is known for. On March 21st, 2015 Joe’s will officially celebrate its 20th year of community impact with the annual Gala event, complete with inspiring performances, live music, dancing, and delicious food and drink.
When: Sat Mar 21 2015 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Fee? yes Cost per person: $120.00 prices vary for sponsors. Tickets can be purchased at the following link https://joesmovement.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a03F000000HjcXpIAJ
Contact: Melissa Rosenberg, (301) 699-1819
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Mozart’s Don Giovanni
GALA Hispanic Theatre
The newly commissioned English adaptation by DC writer Bari Biern and stage director Tom Mallan explores the famous opera’s themes of seduction, honor, obsession, crime and punishment, in a 1920s American religious revival setting. The Biern-Mallan team created last season’s blockbuster hit, a Wild West version of Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio. Mozart & DaPonte’s dramma giocoso , Don Giovanni is universally recognized as one of the most perfect operas in the entire repertory. Performances: Sat MAR 21 at 8pm Sun MAR 22 at 2pm Mon MAR 23 at 7:30pm
When: Sat Mar 21 2015 (8:00 PM)
Where: GALA HIspanic Theatre, 3333 14th St, NW, Washington, DC 20010
Fee? yes $22-45
Contact: Box Office, (202) 204-7763
For more information: click here
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Stewards of Children Training
Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
Participate in Stewards of Children and gain information necessary to protect children and ensure they grow up healthy and safe in DC. Stewards of Children teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for individuals concerned about the safety of children, including community members and professionals that work with youth. The training includes a discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field. This session is for parents and caregivers.
When: Wed Mar 25 2015 (10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON)
Where: Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, 429 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? no
Contact: Erin McGuinness, (202) 645-3522
GloRunSafari
Playworks
Playworks Washington, DC is the charity partner of this 5K fun run/walk, one of the season’s most colorful events. A great family event, too, for older children or teens. Runners have the option of donating to Playworks when they register to run online.
When: Wed Mar 25 2015 (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Where: RFK Stadium, Stadium/Armory metro station, Washington, DC 20003
Fee? yes 30% discount for runners with promo code PLAYWORKS30
Volunteer Info: Volunteers will help with registration and packet hand-out at the event.
Contact: Laura Miller, (202) 822-0097
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
Penn Quarter on the Block
Thrive DC
Eight years ago, as the Dinner Program for Homeless Women, we partnered with Weschler’s Auction House to throw a cocktail fundraiser so good, they’ve continued doing it every year since with different nonprofits. Now, eight years and a name change later, Weschler’s has come back to Thrive DC!We hope you can join us on March 26th for cocktails and appetizers. There will be an open bar and silent/live auction with 100% of the money raised benefiting our programs for women and children. Tickets are $30 per attendee and available at http://bit.ly/weschlerparty. Please invite your family, friends, and coworkers to this special event! Visit www.thrivedc.org for updates.
When: Thu Mar 26 2015 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Where: Weschler’s Auction House, 909 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Fee? yes $30
Contact: Jennifer Paul, ( 202) 503-1523
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