International Embassy and Cultural Events in Washington DC (April 3rd - April 9th )

↞ Rewinding the Week (March 27th - April 2nd) ↞

Happy April Fools Day! Just kidding, that was technically on April 1st. You know the drill: another week, another list of awesome events to attend! I hope that this week brings about more sun, less rain, and loads of fun for all of my awesome readers.

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Event Highlight: The Embassy of Austria and Viennese Waltz (March 30th)

Technically, this event at the Embassy of Austria was a precursor in terms of practice to the gala event that transpired the night after on Friday, March 31st in terms of practicing the Viennese Waltz. Sadly, I could not attend the gala due to prior plans I had already committed to. However, I still enjoyed seeing the Embassy of Austria for the first time along with chatting up several other people. Once one entered the threshold, there was a massive dance floor set up in the middle of the hall surrounded on all sides by exquisite paintings and photographs of the Austrian landscape. In the back, an adjacent room lay with an assortment of cheeses and hams along with a bar to obtain refreshments.

The stars of the night were a pair of professional dancers who are masters of the Viennese Waltz and responsible for instructing the students on the decorum of such a dance. Truly, out of all the dance forms I have had the privilege of studying, the Viennese Waltz is one of the most elegant with a focus on movement, twirling, and keeping in rhythm with your partner. It was amusing to switch from follower to follower while trying to act as a good leader myself with the waltz. Some individuals did not know at all what they were doing to true experts of the dancing craft.

As always, thank you to the International Club of DC and the Embassy of Austria for a stellar night!

International Events (March 27th - April 2nd)

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from March 27th to April 2nd below! As a reminder, here is the color scheme for this week’s issue:

• International Club of DC = Orange Highlight

• Things To Do DC = Green Highlight

• Eventbrite = Red Highlight

• Cherry Blossom Festival = Pink Highlight

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

1. How the US-China Tech War Shapes State-Business Alignment (FREE!)

   • Time: 12:15PM - 1:45PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-the-us-china-tech-war-shapes-state-business-alignment-tickets-588332146287?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. Wines of Portugal Tasting ($25)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wines-of-portugal-tasting-washington-dc-tickets-559046361717?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

1. Vietnam Tribunal Judgement Lecture (FREE!)

   • Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vietnam-tribunal-judgment-tickets-595870955067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2. French Embassy Concert and Wine Reception: Tribute to Sergei Rachmaninov ($60) (SOLD OUT!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=F1FC97A4-DC7F-4F46-B4C6-A5DB193392D2

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

1. The Business of Armaments: Armstrongs, Vickers & the Arms Trade (FREE!)

   • Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-business-of-armaments-armstrongs-vickers-the-arms-trade-registration-547727988157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. Massimo Listri: Italian Wonder (Exhibition Reservations) (FREE!) 

   • Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/massimo-listri-italian-wonder-exhibition-reservations-tickets-598427170777?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3.  Flamenco Classes with Mariana & Tia Pepa ($35)

   • Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flamenco-classes-with-mariana-tia-pepa-tickets-602589079157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. Essential Tremors Presents: Caroline (Rough Trade Records) w/The Caribbean ($25)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essential-tremors-presents-caroline-rough-trade-records-wthe-caribbean-tickets-529873865997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

5. US Launch Ceremony: On The Road to PARIS 2024 ($5 - $10)

   • Time: 6:45PM - 10:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-launch-ceremony-on-the-road-to-paris-2024-tickets-588130292537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

1. Spring Sake Festival 2023 ($85 - $115)

   • Time: 5:30PM - 9:30PM

   • Link:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/spring-sake-festival-2023/ 

2. Harpsichord Concert : Heidi Tsai performs "A TransGenre Tale" ($15 - $25)

   • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harpsichord-concert-heidi-tsai-performs-a-transgenre-tale-tickets-523108992077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Friday, April 7th, 2023

1. Massimo Listri: Italian Wonder (Exhibition Reservations) (FREE!) 

   • Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/massimo-listri-italian-wonder-exhibition-reservations-tickets-598427170777?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

2. 'The Tent Generations: Palestinian Poems' - Book talk with Mohammed Sawaie (FREE!)

   • Time: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tent-generations-palestinian-poems-book-talk-with-mohammed-sawaie-tickets-598542756497?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. How the World Bank is Adapting to a Changing World (FREE!)

   • Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-the-world-bank-is-adapting-to-a-changing-world-tickets-594060479887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. Paws and Petals Yappy Hour at Metrobar (Cherry Blossom Festival) (FREE!)

   • Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/paws-petals-yappy-hour-metrobar/ 

5. Film Screening x Tasting: Zen Diary (FREE!) (SOLD OUT!)

   • Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://ncbf2023.eventive.org/films/63ceb48c6df455006adba4bc 

Saturday, April 8th, 2023

1. National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza (FREE!)

   • Time: 1:00PM - 9:00PM

   • Link:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/petalpalooza/?mc_cid=381a3dcc81&mc_eid=c7b3ceecc4&goal=0_395b68c5a2-bafd3eda2b-61171206&mc_cid=bafd3eda2b&mc_eid=c7b3ceecc4 

2. Golden Hour | Mahmut Orhan [A fundraiser for Türkiye] ($40)

   • Time: 9:00AM - 3:00AM (April 9th)

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golden-hour-mahmut-orhan-a-fundraiser-for-turkiye-tickets-597014264737?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

3. Soirée at the Wharf: Cherry Blossom Edition with Chris Pyrate & friends ($45 - $250)

   • Time: 10:00PM - 3:00AM (April 9th)

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soiree-at-the-wharf-cherry-blossom-edition-with-chris-pyrate-friends-tickets-601039263617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

4. Business Mixer: Tourism and Business in the DR Congo & Africa ($0-$13)

   • Time: 2:30PM - 5:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-mixer-tourism-and-business-in-the-dr-congo-africa-tickets-547721017307?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

5. Jazz & Blossom Cherry Blossom Festival Event (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 8:30PM

   • Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-blossoms-tickets-580617290947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Sunday, April 9th, 2023

1. Film Screening x Tasting: Ramen Heads (FREE!) (SOLD OUT!)

   • Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM

   • Link: https://asia.si.edu/events-overview/films/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164491459 

2. Official Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony (FREE!)

   • Time: 2:30PM - 4:30PM

   • Link:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/official-japanese-stone-lantern-lighting-ceremony-2/ 

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