This Week in DC

Sunday, September 7
2nd Annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Cup
Location: West Potomac Park Polo Field, Ohio Drive at 23rd Street and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC; Metro: Smithsonian Metro (Blue and Orange lines)

Time: 12pm - 6pm

This is your last chance to purchase tickets for the 2nd Annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Cup! Come watch celebrity host John Walsh and Argentinean professional polo player Nacho Figueras play with other local and national amateur and professional players in an afternoon of competitive polo on the National Mall.

All attendees will enjoy two exhibition matches and the Smithsonian Cup match, a catered buffet, and an open bar featuring wine, beer, and champagne. VIP ticket holders will also receive access to the VIP tent and admission to the VIP After-Party at the Mandarin Oriental. General Admission and VIP tickets can be purchased online at http://www.youngbenefactors.org/ or by calling 202-633-3030.



Friday, September 12 - 13
Arts on Foot
Location: Penn Quarter
Time: Fri. noon - 7pm (Art Market Preview); Sat. 11am - 5pm

Marking its 16th anniversary, Arts on Foot presented by Wines of Argentina is a one-day, multimedia Festival that kicks off the fall arts season in Downtown DC’s Penn Quarter. Incorporating visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, and creative cuisine, it’s an interactive celebration the whole family will enjoy. With a lively outdoor street festival as its centerpiece, Arts on Foot also invites you to explore the neighborhood’s museums, theaters, galleries, cultural organizations, restaurants, and shops. From traditional classics to cutting edge, Arts on Foot offers something for the arts and food lover in everyone! Click Here for more information.

Sunday, September 14

Adams Morgan Day Festival

Location: 18th St., NW, between Florida Ave. and Columbia Rd

Adams Morgan Day Festival, organized by the Adams Morgan Main Street Group, celebrates is 30th Anniversary. Click Here for more information.

• Arts on Belmont showcases original work of artists and artisans along a shady, tree-lined street. Artists bring glassware and metalwork, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, photography and more!
• Features the famous Columbia and Florida live music stages which bookend 18th Street NW.
• Dynamic Dance Plaza hosts a range of folkloric, drummers, salsa, national dances of different countries, interactive performances & workshops.
• Kids’ Fair on Marie Reed school grounds with fun and educational kid’s & family activities.
• Cultural Plaza hosts smaller scale diverse, international music, drummers, and actors.
• Jazz in the Park Jazz in Kalorama Park, an oasis area with family oriented vendors.
• Vendors Galore! Food vendors offering cuisines for all palettes, and international specialty items, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, and unique gifts.

Saturday, September 13 - 14
6th Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts
Location: Old Town’s King Street
Time: Sat. 10am - 7pm; 10am - 5pm

This event features art for every taste and budget, from $20 to $20,000. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artists and hear what inspired their creations. Artists are selected by their quality and originality and hail from across the U.S.