Weekend Roundup March 8, 2012

ArtJamz Opens First Retail Location

March 9th, 2012 at 10:00 AM | $65 | Event Website

Come enjoy beer, wine, vitaminwater zero, Fuel Pizza, a canvas to paint and keep, unlimited acrylic paints, brushes, art materials and tips from ArtJamz Creative Enablers

Address

1742 Connecticut Ave NW 20009

Book Signing With Kristi Yamaguchi

March 10th, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Olympic gold medalist, Dancing with the Stars champion and New York Times best selling author of her debut children’s book, Dream Big, Little Pig! will be signing her 2nd book, It’s A Big World, Little Pig!

Address

4:30 pm- Washington DC Public Library
901 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro: Are We There Yet?

March 11th, 2012 at 11:00 AM | Tel: (202) 639- 1700 | Event Website

A debut exhibition by Australian duo Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro

Address

Corcoran Gallery of Art

500 17th Street

Washington, D.C. 2000

United States Marine Band

March 12th, 2012 at 07:30 PM | FREE | Event Website

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band presents a Gala Concert with Guest Conductor, Gerard Schwarz

The Music Center at Strathmore

5301 Tuckerman Lane

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Pink Tie Party

March 20th, 2012 at 07:00 PM | $200 | Event Website

The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Pink Tie Party fundraiser kicks off the blossom season at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. The party features delicious spring- and cherry-inspired cuisine and cocktails from chef hosts José Andrés and Roy Yamaguchi as well as more than 35 of Washington’s top chefs. A silent auction contributes to the fundraising, with everything from weekend getaways to dining, sporting, theater and concert experiences. 7 to 11 p.m.; $200 per person.

Address

The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel

1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036