Saturday, May 14, 2016
The award-winning Youth Dance Ensemble (YDE) presents their annual full-length concert at the Greenberg Theater. This pre-collegiate program, with core classes in ballet, jazz, and modern, provides an experience that inspires excellence in dance, education, and life. Dancers and YDE core faculty members have received three Dance MetroDC Awards for Outstanding Youth Performance. Come and inspire the entire family with this one-of-a-kind performance!
When: Sat May 14 2016 (Showings at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Greenberg Theatre, 4200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $20-25
Contact: Rachel Pearl, (202) 813-9505 ext 701
For more information: click here
Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class presents the Tony-winning musical Titanic, May 12-14 and 19-21. The show explores the fates of the captain, crew and passengers aboard the famously doomed ship – a story that has resonated for more than a century.
When: Sat May 14 2016 (7:30 PM – 10:15 PM)
Where: The Theatre Lab, 733 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Volunteer Info: Volunteers needed May 14 to assist with house management. Volunteers would serve as ushers, sell concessions at intermission and assist the house manager with other duties. Includes free admission to the performance.
Contact: The Theatre Lab, (202) 824-0449
For more information: click here
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Join Girls on the Run – DC for the 10th Anniversary Spring 2016 Community 5K! Celebrate the girls’ accomplishments, the community coming together, and empowering young girls to be their best. It’s a fun run at Anacostia Park – open to all!
When: Sun May 15 2016 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Where: Anacostia Park, 882 Howard Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020
Fee? yes $35 to run; free for volunteers
Volunteer Info: Volunteers will help make the day special for the girls in the program – from the welcome team to greeter and packet pick-up, there is a role for everyone.
Contact: Alyssa Cogen, (202) 466-3260
For more information: click here
Come share a special night with some of JOMDC’s Youth Companies! Featuring: Ballet Nouveau, Dancefusion Jazz Project, Jazz Corps, Jazz Factor, and Raqs Jameel.
When: Sun May 15 2016 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Where: Greenberg Theatre, 4200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $20-25
Contact: Rachel Pearl, (202) 813-9505 ext 701
For more information: click here
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Come mix and mingle with Family & Youth Initiative’s mentors, volunteers and board members while learning about their program. Guests who donate to FYI will receive extended happy hour prices.
When: Wed May 18 2016 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Vinoteca, 1940 11 Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? no
Contact: Susan Punnett, (202) 863-0975
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Join Calvary Women’s Services for the 15th Annual Hope Awards Dinner on May 18, 2016, and celebrate the successes of women who are homeless. The event includes a silent and live auction, cocktail reception, dinner and inspirational stories shared by women who are changing their lives. This year we are delighted to present Erica May-Scherzer with the Hope Award. Erica is an activist, feminist and social justice and human rights advocate. She has spearheaded projects with the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, Polaris Project and many other nonprofits across the U.S.
When: Wed May 18 2016 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Fee? yes $250 per person
Contact: Catherine Wallwork, (202) 678-2341 ext 221
For more information: click here
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Join MobileMed for great comedy and food! The Comedians: Bengt Washburn has appeared on Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central. Robert Mac has appeared on Comedy Central and Last Comic Standing . . . the very serious Robert Mac. 6:30pm: Registration and hors d’oeuvres; 7pm – 9pm: Show; desserts to follow. Tickets available online at www.mobilemedicalcare.org. For ticket or sponsorship information, including info about the young professionals discount, please contact Linda Madden at info@mobilemedicalcare.org or 301-841-0825. MobileMed is a nonprofit community health center that provides high-quality, multicultural primary and preventive care to more than 4,000 low-income, uninsured and underinsured Montgomery County residents.
When: Thu May 19 2016 (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Hyatt Regency Bethesda Ballroom, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Fee? yes $60 ticket includes 2 drinks, hors d’oeuvers, and desserts. $35 for young professionals (35 years or younger)
Contact: Linda Madden, (301) 841-0825
For more information: click here
Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class presents the Tony-winning musical Titanic, May 12-14 and 19-21. The show explores the fates of the captain, crew and passengers aboard the famously doomed ship – a story that has resonated for more than a century.
When: Thu May 19 2016 (7:30 PM – 10:15 PM)
Where: The Theatre Lab, 733 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? yes $15
Contact: The Theatre Lab, (202) 824-0449
For more information: click here
Friday, May 20, 2016
Bike to Work Week Pit Stop with Phoenix Bikes
The Week of May 16th, 2016 is Bike to Work Week culminating in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20th! To mark this occasion, Phoenix Bikes is hosting a morning pit stop in Shirlington Village, with jobs to include setup/tear down, staffing repair stations, handing out shirts and prizes, etc. These events should be a very fun time and great way to promote and celebrate cycling. To join in the fun, please sign up below. Thanks in advance for your support!
When: Fri May 20 2016 (06:00 AM – 09:30 AM)
Where: Outside Shirlington Library, Shirlington 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: This job includes performing set up/tear down functions, handing out t-shirts and prizes, and other support tasks.
Contact: Raymond Duran, (703) 575-7762
For more information: click here
Theatre Lab’s Creating a Musical Role class presents the Tony-winning musical Titanic, May 12-14 and 19-21. The show explores the fates of the captain, crew and passengers aboard the famously doomed ship – a story that has resonated for more than a century.
When: Fri May 20 2016 (7:30 PM – 10:15 PM)
Where: The Theatre Lab, 733 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? yes $15
Contact: The Theatre Lab, (202) 824-0449
For more information: click here
The Catalogue is excited to learn that 4 charities in our network are the recipients of grants from Many Hands!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today we’re getting a glimpse into the important work of Arlington Free Clinic, and its Behavioral Health program. Arlington Free Clinic provides free high-quality medical care to low-income, uninsured Arlington County adults. In the following piece, AFC’s Behavioral Health Program Manager, Jyl Pomeroy RN, discusses some of the health struggles that immigrants face as a result of their experiences before, during, and after arriving in the United States, and how AFC’s Behavioral Health Program offers its support.
