Saturday and Sunday: Washington Wine Academy’s 1K Wine Walk
If the idea of a wine 1K walk makes you laugh, well, that’s what Jim Barker wanted.
“That’s exactly my intention,” said Barker, founder and president of the Washington Wine Academy and the mastermind behind combining a short-distance walk with wine tasting. “It spurs interest.”
This weekend, the Washington Wine Academy presents its first-ever 1K Wine Walk in Crystal City. The event will feature seven “hydration stations” inside the Crystal City Shops. More than 45 wines will be available each day, and participants receive 20 tasting tickets, a tasting glass and a racing bib. During the event, attendees can move from station to station, sampling an array of vino.
“It’s a fun thing to do on a weekend in February,” Barker said.
Barker credits the Crystal City Business Improvement District for making the Wine Walk a reality.
“This is an event I’ve wanted to do for years,” he said.
The Washington Wine Academy 1K Wine Walk takes place Saturday and Sunday. Saturday sold out its 1,000 tickets, but as of press time plenty of spots remained for Sunday. The walk starts at 2 p.m. each day with a different heat starting every half hour, finishing at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more details, visit washingtonwineacademy.org
Saturday: Michael Showalter
at Sixth & I
There are so many solid comedy shows this weekend, don’t fret if you’ve missed out on securing tickets to the sold out Kathy Griffin performances at the Kennedy Center. One of the highlights includes comedic writer and actor Michael Showalter at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue on Saturday. Folks of a certain age will remember Showalter from the genius sketch comedy show “The State” on MTV in the mid-90s. He’ll be signing copies of his new book “Mr. Funny Pants” after the show.
Info: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and $25 gets you two tickets and the book; sixthandi.org
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday
Through Sunday: National Harbor Restaurant Week
Seems like there’s always a restaurant week featuring great deals somewhere. If you missed out on D.C.’s Restaurant Week and Alexandria’s Restaurant Week, don’t be left out of National Harbor’s Restaurant Week. Eateries offering three-course deals include Bond 45, Ketchup and Rosa Mexicano.
Info: $20.11 for lunch, $35.11 for dinner; visit nationalharbor.com for more info and menus.
When: Through Sunday
Saturday: Salt-N-Pepa at DAR Constitution Hall
Yes kids, the group that brought us such hits as “Push It,” “Let’s Talk About Sex” and “Whatta Man” two decades ago is back touring again. Catch ’em at DAR this Saturday as they pass through town as part of their Legends of Hip Hop Tour. To quote their hit “Shoop” from 1993: “Chocolate chip, honey dip, can I get a scoop?/Baby, take a ride in my coupe.” With Kurtis Blow, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie and MC Lyte.
Info: $45-$70; visit dar.org for details.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday
Through Sunday: DC Fashion Week
In attempting to establish the Metro Area as having a first-class fashion scene, D.C. Fashion Week highlights local designers and boutiques with parties and shows all week.
Info: Visit dcfashionweek.org for a complete schedule
When: Though Sunday
