Fashion Fights Poverty Dress Responsibly Gala at Artisphere, Saturday
The nonprofit Fashion Fights Poverty has done the remarkable by taking poverty and environmental issues and making them, well, fashionable.
For seven years, FFP has tackled these topics head-on, promoting issues such as fair trade and sustainability. On Saturday the organization holds its annual Dress Responsibly Gala.
“It’s thinking differently about how to alleviate poverty,” said Yvette Castro, vice president of research and programs at Fashion Fights Poverty.
Partygoers will enjoy a cocktail reception, runway show, dance performances, a silent auction and a live exhibition.
Proceeds from the gala will go to FFP programs such as the Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing & Textile Program, a summer fashion camp and a vocational internship and mentoring program.
Local and international designers will be present, emphasizing the values of both supporting area artists while also making responsible choices on the national and international level. These designers include “Project Runway” Season 7 winner Seth Aaron Henderson, as well as locals Laura Williams and Ginger Root.
Castro said FFP tries to offer a balance.
“We have some amazing designers,” she said. “Every year we have some amazing designers.”
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Info: $75; fashionfightspoverty.org
Tom Rhodes at Riot Act Comedy Theater, Friday and Saturday
The hometown comedian returns to the area for his first appearance at Riot Act. Enjoy the humor of comic, writer, actor and podcaster Tom Rhodes, and give him a D.C. welcome.
When: 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Info: $20 (two item minimum); riotactcomedy.com
‘Best Worst Movie’ and ‘Troll 2’ Double Feature at AFI, Saturday
Now this is like pairing chocolate and peanut butter. So good. IMDB users named 1990’s “Troll 2” the worst movie ever made. Though, to be fair, it’s probably the best film about goblins that turn humans into vegetables before eating them. Michael Paul Stephenson, who starred in the movie as a child, filmed a documentary titled “Best Worst Movie” exploring the cult phenomenon of “Troll 2.” Catch both films at AFI, with actor George Hardy live via Skype.
When: 7:45 p.m.
Info: $11.50; afi.com/silver
Giada De Laurentiis at Sixth & I, Saturday
A Food Network star with frequent appearances on glossy magazines, Giada De Laurentiis makes an appearance at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue this weekend. She has a new cookbook titled “Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner,” and will discuss her new work. Plus she’ll stick around for a book signing.
When: Doors at 7 p.m., starts at 8 p.m.
Info: $35 for one ticket and one book, $45 for two tickets and one book; sixthandi.org
Locals Rock Series featuring Niki Barr Band at the Fillmore, Saturday
Good to see area groups getting stage time at this newer, popular venue. Check out Niki Barr Band, the Danville’s, Black Dog Prowl, Rome in a Day and We Were Kings. Remember: Buy local.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Info: $10; fillmoresilverspring.com
