So, before I even start, I’m gonna admit to sourcing most of this from the Sunday Source and P.Beltway(Hi Rachel!) but hey, there is no shame in the cross linking game, right?
(however, there IS shame in retarded rhyming so…I’m quitting while I’m ahead). Sadly, no super cool parties like Listopad’s vintage brunch last week but still plenty of ways to spend money you don’t have at:
Ongoing
The Downtown Shop Around: How it works: you purchase a discount card for $30 through the Junior League, and that card entitles you to receive a 20% discount at various retailers. 100% of the proceeds support the group’s literacy initiatives.
Shop for a cause by purchasing a $50 Eat, Shop, Give card to benefit Autism Speaks, which funds autism research. The card will get you 20 percent discounts at more than 100 shops, restaurants and salons in and around Montgomery County, including Vivi, Denim Bar and Emily Grace, plus a $25 gift card for use at Ceviche’s new wine bar. Monday through April 27. See http://www.eatshopgive.org for details or to buy a card. Cards are also available at some stores, including Ralph Lauren, Daisy Too and On Cloud 9.
For information, call 301-651-0303.
Today
Saks is hosting a trunk show of designer Monique Lhuillier’s fall evening-wear collection, which features elegantly embellished cocktail dresses and dreamy, free-flowing gowns.
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saks Fifth Avenue, 555 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase,
For Information call: 240-497-5292.
Celebrate Earth Day by bringing your empty Kiehl’s bottles to any free-standing Kiehl’s store. You’ll receive a reusable canvas tote in exchange. Available for the first 50 participants
Tuesday at the Georgetown location, 3110 M St. NW,
For Information call: 202-333-5101.
Wednesday
At this year’s Beauty Night Out, you can indulge in mini-manicures and massages while getting the scoop on beauty trends.
Wednesday, 5-10 p.m.
Carnegie Library, 801 K St. NW. $25 in advance, $35 at the door.
For more information and tickets, call 202-387-1845 or visit http://www.sinpr.com/BNO.
Thursday
Meet designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, whose eponymous label is known for its girly, wearable clothes (see one sunny example at left). Lonstein Gruss will appear with author Melanie Charlton Fascitelli, who will be signing her new book, “Shop Your Closet.” See pieces from the latest collection, snag a gift bag with any Shoshanna purchase and get 15 percent off storewide. Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Urban Chic, 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-338-5398.
Weekend
At the annual Book Hill French Market sidewalk sale, you can score discounts of up to 80 percent on wares from Sugar, Sassanova and Pink November, among other stores.
Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wisconsin Avenue NW between Reservoir Road and P Street.
See http://www.georgetowndc.com for details.
