SAKS Fifth Avenue Launches New Contemporary Space

It’s a full residents night with Biiba Scuba (Logistic NYC/LA), Mr.C (Shamen/The End), and Xo-Chic (Dollz At Play/Wagon Repair). See just how long you can handle the groove with this LATE night party. RSVP to superfreqla@gmail.com

This weekend long event consists of lifeguard races, beach runs, sand soccer and volleyball tourneys. Saturday features surf championships, the 5th Annual Sand Soccer Challenge, Lifeguard Championships, and more.

As part of the International Surf Festival the 6 Man volleyball tournament will be this weekend. Parking might be rough so get there early and watch a gnarly volley ball tourney.

Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Music Center host their official National Dance Day celebration by closing down the street for Biggest Dance Ever 2010. Start the morning with a warm-up led by the talented Melinda Sullivan, Music Center Spotlight Awards alum and recent "So You Think You Can Dance" contestant. Then get moving with legendary choreographers and lyrical Hip Hop pioneers Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo for a Flash Mob Dance. Stick around for a big dance party, jam to DJ music provided by KCRW's Garth Trinidad, and visit some of LA's favorite food trucks. No dance experience necessary. Don't forget sunscreen and water!

This week, The Standard - Downtown L.A.'s rooftop pool party celebrates the X-Games with DJ Quick, Jeremy Dawson (of Shiny Toy Guns), Hi-Deaf, Doc-P, MANBOY, Rob Roy, Christian TV, & Dude Royal.

Part music festival - part block party, Make It Funky celebrates some of the best and brightest emerging local talent with an eclectic collection of live music, DJs, vendors and artists coming together to create LA's funkiest summertime getdown! Performing live: Connie Price and the Keystones featuring Wildchild from the LootPack, MC Daakir/Soup of Jurassic 5 and Percee P. Additional performances by The Rebirth, Jeremy Sole's Musaics, BabyStone, Simple Citizens and E Reece and Core Elements. 50+ DJs from some of LA's top underground clubs will be serving up a diverse array of sounds throughout 6 music areas. Visit the curated vendor village where you’ll find unique apparel, accessories, artwork, one-of-a-kind goods + more, presented by up and coming designers and the most creative individuals in Southern California. Presented by Flock Shop. After party until 2am & 21+

The Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter will host its first-ever GRAMMY Block Party! All proceeds will benefit the MusicCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund, which was established by The Academy and MusiCares in response to the devastating and life-altering effects of the recent floods that unexpectedly hit Nashville, Tenn., and its surrounding areas this spring. The party will feature performances by singer/songwriter akaCassidy, YouTube sensation Charice, Latin/folk group La Santa Cecilia, and Nashville recording artist Chuck Wicks, among others. There will be burgers, beer, beverages, & more, & feel free to bring your beach chairs & blankets.

Drink:Eat:Play's Block Party will bring together food drunks, beer, and music to their version of an old school block party, set to Paramount Studio's New York Streets back lot. Thankfully, this block party won't have obnoxious neighbors or bad pot luck food; instead, $40 (3 hour session) or $50 (4 hour session) will buy you unlimited beer from a selection of 100 vendors, and food is sold separately.

Introducing new food trucks every week, the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest is the ultimate picnic - no basket required! Watch movies on the LARGEST outdoor movie screen on the west coast, standing three stories tall and 52 feet wide. This week: Moulin Rouge (2001 dir. Luhrmann) Get ready to can-can!

Lynette Tyner, a New York native now settled in LA, will be premiering her Spring collection of contemporary women�s apparel created under her newly established business, Lynette Tyner Collection. The event will take place on July 31st, 2010 in the Fashion District located in downtown Los Angeles, sponsored by Vitaminwater and MonaVie, with a special musical performance by Whitney Wood.

Watch your favorite TV stars walk the red carpet at the 62nd Los Angeles Emmy Awards.

Two local Top Chef contestants Betty Fraser (season 2) and Alex Reznik (current season) throw down at a friendly cooking competition. Free, but RSVP required.

Fashion show, live music, celebrities, green awareness, and gifting event to benefit Toys For Tots.

The perfect summer night - ocean breeze, a glass of wine, and a Dream born of the swirling sights, sounds, and characters of our beautiful community: a Dream where Faery Queens do Yoga on the beach, and coffeehouse baristas and caf cashiers rehearse plays late into the night. Shakespeare as it could only be done in Santa Monica. The best part- it’s absolutely free! Bring your whole family and come be a part of this new annual tradition.

Two legendary rock voices, Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, team up for their “LOVE ON THE RUN” cross-country summer tour with a stop at The Greek Theatre.

For a $30 minimum suggested donation, guests can enjoy gourmet hot dogs provided by the FIG Hot Dog Cart, premium cocktails, and scotches from Highland Park and The Macallan. All proceeds will benefit Landmark College, one of the only accredited colleges in the country designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), or other specific learning disabilities. The event will take place in the lovely Catalina Bunglalow, which opens up to the Miramar’s lush garden patio.

This is not your average art opening. Come get your groove on as In Pursuit Networking invites you to benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network in an art opening to help support them in their mission to end homelessness. You�ll have the first chance to view and purchase the impressive art created by LAYN's teen residents: formerly homeless youth enrolled in LAYN's shelter and educational programs. You'll sip, nibble, and mingle to help fight homelessness while enjoying unlimited premium cocktails, wine and appetizers at Paint:Lab Santa Monica. Proceeds from the event will benefit the residents in the LAYN program. Advance tickets are only $20, all-inclusive.

Summer on 7th is the place to be for hip downtowners! Come drink, eat, and dance for a good cause-- Inner City Arts provides elementary, middle and high school students, many living in Los Angeles' poorest neighborhoods, with the tools and skills they need to succeed academically and personally. Each ticket includes open bar from 7 to 9 pm and two food tickets to grab a bite from Umami Burger, Let’s Be Frank, or Reservoir. Quench your thirst with beverages provided by Library Alehouse, Singha Beer, Hansen’s Soda, or Belvedere Vodka's newest addition, Pink Grapefruit. Rockin’ DJs will be playing your song, so be sure to wear your dancing shoes. Cruise through the Artist Alley featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramic pieces, prints and so much more. 21+

Summer on 7th is the place to be for hip downtowners! Come drink, eat, and dance for a good cause. Tickets are just $40 each, or 6 for $200. Each ticket includes open bar from 7 to 9 pm and two food tickets. Use those tickets to grab a bite from Umami Burger, Let’s Be Frank, or the delicious Silverlake restaurant, Reservoir. Then quench your thirst with beverages provided by Library Alehouse, Singha Beer, Hansen’s Soda, or Belvedere Vodka's newest addition, Pink Grapefruit. Rockin’ DJs will be playing your song, so be sure to wear your dancing shoes. And when you need a breather, cruise through our Artist Alley featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramic pieces, prints and so much more! And if you’re feeling lucky, try your hand at our mystery gift table, or buy raffle tickets to win one or some exquisite prizes. Valet parking is provided. This is a 21 and over event only. Tickets are $40 each and includes open bar from 7 pm to 9 pm. 2010 Sponsorship Packages are available. For more info, please call (213) 627-9621 For tickets $40 each

DJs spin before & after the screening! Bring a picnic & drinks (alcohol permitted, bbqs aren't), pillows & blankets (no tall chairs), & $10 for a ticket. Airplane! (1980 88mins) dir. Jim Abrahams & the Zucker Brothers

Serious V-neck is a long-form improv group that takes three audience suggestions and then serves up an evening of laughter and tears (mostly from David) with a side-dish of learning (for an additional $3.99). Members can be seen on TV Shows, Commercials, Public Service Announcements and in local LA dive bars. They've also been known to perform at The Groundlings, UCB, IO west and Comedy Sportz. Each show rivals the comic genius of SNL, Monty Python and Mr. Show combined!!!** The show will have you on the edge of your seat as our daredevil performers come up with on the spot satire and hilarity. arking is available off of 4th street directly next to the alley that the theatre is in. Free Beer will be provided! Cost:$10 Reserve your tickets through the link on our website at: www.seriousvneck.com or call 310.451.0850 ** According to 3 out of 7 of our mothers (4 refused to come).

Celebrate National Dance Day at 9am. Learn the dance from choreographers from "So You Think You Can Dance" and then show off your two step with others in this inagural flash mob event.

An exclusive midnight swim party will celebrate the winners of the Cobra Snake's picture contest.

Pop/indie band Teaneck performs with California Condors & Ryen Slegr. 21+

DJ Ever, from radio station Power 106, performs.

Sat July 31 from 9am-4pm Rain or Shine 64th Annual Clothesline Art Sale Free parking and Shuttle at corner of James & Maidstone to both the Ladies Village Improvement Society (LVIS) Fair of East Hampton and the Guild Hall Clothesline Sales (Artists are invited to call 631. 324. 0806 for registration materials and entry fee) Free Admission / GuildHall.org

The Elegant Setting (31 Main Street, Southampton, NY [631] 283-4747 www.theelegantsetting.com) hosts a trunk show featuring Kristin Mika from Hampton Paper Design (www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com) on Saturday, July 31st. Hampton Paper Designs offers stylish products and images that correlate with all interests and lifestyle. Thet offer invitations, thank you cards, place cards, stickers, stationery, matching notepads, and a selection of baby gifts. The Elegant Setting is now open seven days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information please call The Elegant Setting at (631) 283-4747.

July 31 & August 1 - in the fields at Peconic Bay Winery Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna, Mountain, Richie Havens, West-Bruce Jr. - Laing, Pat Dinizio of The Smithereens, Devon Allman and more. Blue Point Brewery - Great Wine - Lotsa Food and an authentic North Fork Farmers' Market. Purchase Tickets online.

July 31 & August 1 - in the fields at Peconic Bay Winery Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna, Mountain, Richie Havens, West-Bruce Jr. - Laing, Pat Dinizio of The Smithereens, Devon Allman and more. Blue Point Brewery - Great Wine - Lotsa Food and an authentic North Fork Farmers' Market. Purchase Tickets online.

Meet Dan at the rest stop alongside Georgica Restaurant at the headwaters of Georgica Pond in Wainscott for a reading of �President Bill Clinton.� Come find out if the Secret Service really did drain the exclusive Georgica Pond down to its mud bottom just to provide the President with some privacy during his visit there.

Enjoy BBQ, music and a silent auction to celebrate the 113th Annual Fair

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund�s (OCRF) 13th Annual Super Saturday will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 1PM-6PM at Nova�s Ark Project in Water Mill, New York. The event will be co-hosted by Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Ariel Foxman of InStyle. This daylong fundraiser will include its famous one-of-a-kind designer garage sale, a kids� carnival, gourmet dining and exciting activities galore. Ticket prices for Super Saturday 13 are $450 (regular) or $650 (preview) for adults and $150 for children ages 5-16. Kids under 5 will be admitted free of charge. Preview tickets include access to an exclusive pre-shopping hour from 12:00PM - 1:00PM as well as a goodie bag. Tables and sponsor packages are also available beginning at $2,500. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call London Misher Public Relations at 212.759.2800 ext.22 or visit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund�s website at www.ocrf.org.

$150 for children to $2,500 for a table.

Throw on your edgiest pair of boat shoes & incorporate several more sets of pushups into your workout, then hit Thrillist Hamptons' One Year Anniversary Party at ultra-upscale, ultra-posh East Hampton Point.RSVP Here: http://www.thrillist.com/hamptonsoneyear

Kanon Organic Vodka Presents SATURDAYS SURF NYC One Year Anniversary Party, music by Chances With Wolves and food curated by Carlo Mirarchi of Robertas.

Refreshments & samba to celebrate the opening of Jogo by Pooneh lifestyle boutique this Saturday, July 31 from 5-8pm.

Pianofest featuring Melissa and Michael Errico. Guests will enjoy a special concert performed by Broadway star and guest vocalist Melissa Errico with her father, pianist Michael Errico. Their program includes classic theater songs by Irving Berlin, Kurt Weill, as well as songs from “My Fair Lady,” in which Melissa starred on Broadway. Melissa is a dazzling, Tony-nominated soprano who starred this year on Broadway in the Rosemary Clooney role in “White Christmas.” She went on to rave-reviewed performances as the star of the off-Broadway play “Candida,” for which she was nominated Best Actress Drama Desk Award. Tickets cost $100 per person. Reservations are suggested but tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. More information is available from Pianofest Operations Manager Stephen Dickman at 631-329-9115 or pianofest@verizon.net. 5-7:30 p.m.

To benefit the NYC Coalition Against Hunger Sponsored by Belvedere Vodka 5pm-12am Gin Beach, Montauk Drinks by The Randolph at Broome BBQ by The Shop Brooklyn Music by Stephen Rojas and Francesco Civetta Big Thanks to RumbaTime

Jack Lenor Larsen’s LongHouse by Molly Chappellet Worldwide Release & Book Signing by the Author Musical Festival of the Hamptons Serenade in the Wind Festival String Trio Exhibition Preview Magdalene Odundo: Ceramic Forms On Saturday, July 31st the LongHouse Reserve will host three exciting events in its 16-acre East Hampton sculpture garden. The first event is the worldwide release of Jack Lenor Larsen’s LongHouse by Molly Chappellet and book signing by the author. The second event of the evening is the preview of this year’s second art exhibition, Magdalene Odundo: Ceramic Forms. The same night, join LongHouse for the second outdoor concert by the Music Festival of the Hampton’s this season with music by The Festival String Trio. PROGRAM for July 31, 2010 5: 30 pm: Exhibition Preview and Gardens open 6:00 pm: Concert Begins & Book Signing TICKETS: $20, members $10 Tickets can be purchased via the LongHouse website at www.longhouse.org or by calling Joanne Sohn at (631)329-3568.

At the home of Michael and Andrea Gordon, founder of Bumble and bumble. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an East End art show and sale featuring local artists.Proceeds from this benefit will help support PPHP medical services, education, and advocacy programs on the East End.

"Art + Fashion"- an exclusive preview of the debut collection by ASTROPHEL + STELLA along with a private viewing of new work from NOT A GALLERY. ASTROPHEL + STELLA will have a pop-up store at NOTAGALLERY from July 29th until August 3rd, daily hours 12noon-6pm. Come by for exclusive ready-to-wear pieces or to be measured for a custom piece.

Up-and-coming artist Matthew Burrows will premiere his first solo show Saturday at the Kathryn Markel Fine Arts gallery in Bridgehampton. Burrows weaves what he sees as our "normal situation" - forces of war, racism, law, love, hate, happiness, sadness, indifference, work, poverty, college, stress, pressure and desire into vibrant, intricate pieces that have already received much acclaim in the art world.Enjoy food, drinks and music at the opening, where his new pieces will be available for viewing and purchasing.

THE FIREPLACE PROJECT, a contemporary art gallery/project in East Hampton, is pleased to present the next exhibition, Self Portraits, by The Bruce High Quality Foundation. Exhibition dates: July 30, through August 16, 2010. Opening reception: Saturday, July 31, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The Bruce High Quality Foundation, the official arbiter of the estate of the late social sculptor Bruce High Quality, is pleased to present Self Portraits, the single largest exhibition of the artist�s signature series to date. Best known for a seemingly boundless inventiveness upending all previous distinctions between aesthetic and social life, Bruce High Quality simultaneously maintained a quieter, more inward looking practice. Over the course of hundreds of self-portraits, Quality interrogated the foundations of his own identity. Insinuating his image-cum-icon into the history of popular culture, art history, and private imagery, the artist used the problematic of his own existence to metonymically reveal the tenuous footholds of truth, history, and humanity. Now, with the inclusion of recent works by The Bruce High Quality Foundation inspired by Quality�s perennial self-investigation, Self Portraits promises to be the definitive exhibition for those seeking to experience this singularly important body of the artist�s work. The Bruce High Quality Foundation, the official arbiter of the estate of Bruce High Quality, is dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of the late social sculptor, Bruce High Quality. In the spirit of the life and work of Bruce High Quality, we aspire to invest the experience of public space with wonder, to resurrect art history from the bowels of despair, and to impregnate the institutions of art with the joy of man�s desiring. Professional Challenges. Amateur Solutions. THE FIREPLACE PROJECT is located in the former Talmage garage at 851 Springs Fireplace Road, in the Springs historic district, across from the Pollock-Krasner House.

Program of Bach, Vivaldi and Dowland performed by stellar musicians Marya Martin, Karen Gomyo, Ani Kavafian, Jessica Lee, Jesse Mills, Choong-Jin Chang,Christian Poltéra, Jeffrey Beecher, Paolo Bordignon and Randall Scarlata.

presented by Calvin Klein Collection & Vanity Fair - hosted by Andre Balazs, Ross Bleckner, Nan Bush, Bob Colacello, Sandra Brant, Francisco Costa, Steven Klein, Andrew Saffir, Elizabeth Saltzman, Ingrid Sischy, Darren Star, Bruce Weber, Italo Zucchelli -DJ The MisShapes - tickets $300. $500. & $2,000. ti

We return to the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club for oceanfront dining, dancing and a beach bonfire. This is the best party of the summer and you don't want to miss it.

Benefitting ACRIA - The AIDS Community Research Initiative of America. Presented by Calvin Klein Collection and Vanity Fair at the home of Steven Klein. Hosted by: Andre Balazs, Ross Bleckner, Sandra Brant, Nan Bush, Bob Colacello, Francisco Costa, Steven Klein, Andrew Saffir, Elizabeth Saltzman, Ingrid Sischy, Darren Star, Bruce Weber, Italo Zucchelli.

Sat July 31 at 8:30pm Christine Ebersole in Concert: "Garage Band Fantasy"Prime Orchestra $70/$65 members; Rear Orchestra $60/$58 members; Balcony $45/$43 members

PARTY DETAILS Hott DJ's spinning on the expanded dance floor Additional bar capacity to quickly serve all your favorite cocktails No cover when you're on David's Guest List! Text 917-806-4171 to reserve your spot. Discretionary door policy in effect. Proper attire required. Aside from being one of the premier nightlife hotspots in the Hamptons, Madame Tong's Redeux also continues the space's tradition of serving Asian-style cuisine, now boasting a new chef and an expanded menu. The space opens for dinner at 5:30 PM from Wednesday to Saturday and for brunch at 1 PM on Sunday. (They are closed on Monday and Tuesday.) Call 631-287-1400 to make dining reservations. For preferred seating, mention that you're a friend of David Shapiro.

Join the Corcoran on Saturdays this summer for Gallery tours, workshops, demonstrations, and performances! Enjoy our summer exhibitions and programming free of admission Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Special programs—many of which feature staff, faculty, and students—have been planned to celebrate the Corcoran’s collection and the temporary exhibitions Helios: Eadweard Muybridge in a Time of Change and Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration. New activities will be added regularly, so please check back frequently for the most up-to-date calendar of events. Programs are free and no pre-registration is required unless otherwise noted. Every Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chalk Drawings Corcoran alumn, Randolph Williams, recreates highlights from the Corcoran’s collections with chalk on the corner of 17th Street and New York Avenue. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Highlights Tours Join one of the Corcoran’s trained docents on a tour through the collection and temporary exhibitions. June 23, 24, 25 and 26 7:00PM to 11:00PM $65 Public $55 Corcoran and 1869 Society Members Pre-registration is required. ArtJamz Artjamz in Gallery 31 Get in on the newest, hottest, and most creative way to spend an evening with old friends and potential new ones – ArtJamz! Be one of 25 lucky ArtJammers to take over Gallery 31 and paint your very own masterpiece in the halls of the famous Corcoran Gallery of Art. Each ArtJammer receives a canvas on an easel and enough paint and materials to create a wonderful work of art – which is yours to take home! Wine and soft drinks, hors devours, great music, and an artsy ArtJamz host and hostess will help keep the creative juices flowing in even the most uncreative of souls. Unleash your inner artist with ArtJamz, a Genki Media production. Get five ArtJammers to register and you ArtJam for free! Register now to secure your canvas at www.artjamzdc.com. Saturday, June 26 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sketching in the Atrium Join us for sketching from a life model. All materials are provided. Saturday, July 3 Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration opens Saturday, July 10 10:30 a.m. – Noon Pulp to Paper - SOLD OUT $8 per child, Corcoran Members at the Family level and above $12 per child, Public Paint and canvas are not the only tools artists use to create. See portraits made from wood blocks, strings, and even paper pulp in the special exhibition Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration. Following the tour, create your own hand-made paper from bits of paper pulp. 1 p.m. Play it Forward: The Domino Effect Tim Fort's kinetic gadgets go beyond ordinary domino tumbling to encompass other chain-reaction techniques like the Muybridgeoscope, an animated device resembling a flip book. For the show, Fort takes over the Corcoran’s North Atrium to create one of his unique kinetic gadgets that mixes several of Eadweard Muybridge's motion studies into the design. Click here to view the artist's videos. 2-3:30 p.m. Adult workshop Pulp to Paper $8 Corcoran Members $12 Public Paint and canvas are not the only tools artists use to create. See portraits made from wood blocks, strings, and even paper pulp in the special exhibition Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration. Following the tour, create your own hand-made paper from bits of paper pulp. Saturday, July 17 2 p.m. MONTAGE Music Society Performance Saturday, July 24 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community Art Project in the Atrium Pre-registration is required. Visitors work collaboratively on a Chuck Close inspired mystery portrait project in the Corcoran’s education workshop. Please join us to create a large-scale image of an artwork from the Corcoran collection that will then be displayed in the atrium. Saturday, July 31 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sketching in the Atrium Join us for sketching from a life model. All materials are provided. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Art and Architecture at the Corcoran Gallery of Art: A Photo Safari $15 Members; $20 Public Join E. David Luria of Washington Photo Safari in our galleries to learn how to successfully photograph art in museums without using a flash or tripod. The program focuses on 18th through 20th century American and European paintings, sculpture, and architecture at the Corcoran. Saturday, August 7 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community Art Project in the Atrium Pre-registration is required. Visitors work collaboratively on a Chuck Close inspired mystery portrait project in the Corcoran’s education workshop. Please join us to create a large-scale image of an artwork from the Corcoran collection that will then be displayed in the atrium. Saturday, August 14 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.- Sold Out 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.- New Session What a Relief! $8 per child, Corcoran Members at the Family level and above $12 per child, Public Come face to face with the many colors and shapes that make up a portrait in the special exhibition, Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration. Then in our printmaking studio, create an original relief print and remember to sign each edition for your friends and family! Saturday, August 21 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Community Art Project in the Atrium Visitors work collaboratively on a Chuck Close inspired mystery portrait project in the Corcoran’s education workshop. Please join us to create a large-scale image of an artwork from the Corcoran collection that will then be displayed in the atrium. Saturday, August 28 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Virginia Virtuosi Let the music of Virginia Virtuosi animate your gallery experience. Enjoy a thirty-minute, interactive musical tour based on works from the Corcoran’s permanent collection. Devoted to challenging musical boundaries and engaging new audiences, the Virginia Virtuosi performs innovative chamber music concerts throughout the greater Washington DC area. Saturday, September 4 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sketching in the Atrium Join us for sketching from a life model. All materials are provided. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Songs of Americana: Washington Revels Celebrate Historic American Art To complement the Corcoran’s Collection of Historic American Art, the Washington Revels present a program celebrating the songs and traditions of early American life. Washington Revels have been a Washington area institution for over 25 years, dedicated to reviving and celebrating cultural traditions–music, dance, storytelling, drama, and ritual–that have bound communities together over the ages and across the globe.

Do you remember how much fun Karaoke Camp was last year? (SO.MUCH.FUN) So for the sake of your DIY music making pleasure we bring you the sequel: KARAOKE CAMP II: KARAOKE HARDER Andrew Herndon is coming back with the machines IPOD Jukebox DJs will be doing their thing from noon to 2:30 (so-BRING YOUR IPODS!) ...And Josh Vogelsong will be DJing his own particular brand of guilty pleasure rock from 5:30 onwards Plus, as always, games, prizes, inflatables out of the vazoo and more START PRACTICING!

National Dance Day Flash Mob1:00 – 5:00 PM

FFP 2010 Summer Fashion Swap Swap for "New to You" Fashions and/or Donate to Goodwill of Greater Washington Saturday, July 31, 2009 1:00pm - 4:00pm Beauty 360 1350 Connecticut Ave, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Fashion Fights Poverty has partnered with Beauty 360 to host our summer fashion swap on Saturday, July 31th from 1pm to 4pm at Beauty 360. Clothing items will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington How does it work? Swap: Attendees will leave their unwanted articles of clothing, shoes, and accessories on tables based on clothing size range or accessory type. The swap begins with a collective pile on the table. At a determined time after the event begins, attendees dive in and find their next "new to them" item(s) from the pile. Guests can interact and make trades with other guests. There is a time limit, once time limit is reached all other items will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington Donate: Guests can donate items to Goodwill of Greater Washington. At the end of the event, clothing not consigned or swapped will go to Goodwill of Greater Washington For entry into this event, all guests must bring an item (clothing, accessories or shoes) big or small. RSVP at rsvp@fashionfightspoverty.org.

Broken Gulf: A Benefit for the LA Bucket Brigade Featuring Mississippi Poet Angela Ball, New Orleans and DC poet Sonya Renee. Plus live music and raffle! The Louisiana Bucket Brigade (www.labucketbrigade.org) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 environmental health and justice organization tracking the impact of the BP Oil Spill and preventing the impact from being “swept under the rug.” Come, show your support, enjoy great poetry, music, and food. Check out a great raffle with donated items by ACKC, Fiddleheads, and more. Raise your voice and spread the word! Grassroots organizations like the Bucket Brigade need our help more than ever as they fight to preserve the cultural and environmental diversity of the fragile Gulf. Sponsored By: Split This Rock, Eatonville, and the Institute for Policy Studies

100% of Proceeds will benefit nonprofit and community organizations! Here is how it works: 1. Choose ONE nonprofit you support. 2. Select Amount of Tickets You Want to Purchase. 3. When you contribute $20 (50% benefits that particular nonprofit) 4. When you contribute $10 (Capital Cause will divide profits evently b/t ALL nonprofits) 5. Both a $10 and $20 ticket purchase same incentives (food/beverage, music, activities) BUT $20 ticket allows you to give more & give directly to the cause closest to your heart! 6. Enjoy a YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ONLY (21+) EVENT with food, drinks, live music and dj. Visit Capital Cause for more info about each nonprofit organization! Food: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sides & Dessert / Drinks: Soda, Juice, Wine and Beer Entertainment: Live Music, DJ, Interactive Activities, and More This will be a Big Kids Block Party with an Old School Twist THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPORT! Event Sponsors: Red Lobster, Harris Teeter, Cake Love, Giant Food, Super Fresh, Whole Foods, Starbucks, YES Organic!, & La Pluma Negra "The Black Feather" Artists: Yorrelle, Tarica June, DJ Ramz, and Brent & Company Premium Ticket: Food/Beverage, Shuttle To/From Metro, Wine Tasting Certificate, Raffle Ticket for Red Lobster Dinner, and Re-Entry Pass to Event

For Shirts & Giggles - the official launch event for Washington DC's shirtmaker, Hugh & Crye. Here's what a ticket gets you: * Meet other good people at a beautiful gallery space in Georgetown * Enjoy storytelling performances by the ridiculously funny SpeakeasyDC * Munch on delicious locally sourced organic food from Coppi's Restaurant * Drinks provided by Peroni * Wall murals by an amazing local artist * DJ Adrian Loving mixing great music * ...if that weren't enough, the event benefits our amazing non-profit partner, Martha's Table