Weekend Happenings in the DMV – May 10-12

With beautiful weather and Mother’s Day this promises to be a great weekend! Here are our favorite weekend events, including our guide to all of the brunch locations Mom could ever choose from!

Weekend Happenings Spring

Washington, DC Events

DC Home brewers/ Sam Adams Third Annual Home brew Competition Meridian Pint 3400 11th Street NW Time: Saturday 1 pm Price: $15 Meridian Pint’s latest home brew contest is basically a tournament of champions: Judges selected 15 local home brewers to submit bottles of their favorite original beers, and the winner gets the opportunity to make their beer at Sam Adams’s pilot brewery. You are invited to sample all 15 of these delicious home brewed beers at what is sure to be a fun afternoon event!

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Georgetown Garden Tour Tour starts at Christ Church, 31st and O Streets NW Time: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Price: $35 Come tour 8 of Georgetown’s most beautiful private gardens and afterward sip on a delectable afternoon tea at Keith Hall.

National Train Day Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Time: Saturday 11 am to 4 pm Price: $5 for adults; children 12 and under free Celebrate National Train day in style at Union Station, where the history of how trains transformed America comes to life with family friendly festivities including interactive exhibits, model trains, and more!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Virginia Events

Friday Night Live! Town Green in Downtown Herndon 777 Lynn Street Herndon, VA Time: Friday at 6:30 pm Price: Free Join in for all the fun with one of the most popular outdoor concert series’ in the DC area! Featuring local and regional acts from up and down the east coast. This Friday featuring Blue Label + South Bay bringing a fresh, new take to the dance floor.

Mother’s Day Celebration! Ticonderoga Farms 26469 Ticonderoga Rd Chantilly, VA Times: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Price: Moms are free. $8.95 regular admission Celebrate Mother’s Day in a different way at Ticonderoga Farms. There will be crafts, entertainment, and lots of great vendors!

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Maryland Events

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Located in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn, and Del Ray Avenues Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Free See the works of 140 contemporary artists in this two day event and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and downtown Bethesda restaurants.

Annapolis Wine Expo Navy- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD Time: Saturday Session 1 12 pm to 2:30 pm Saturday Session 2 3:30 pm to 6 pm Price: Session 1: $50 Session 2: $60 Over 100 national and international wines will be served where guests can also sample their favorite foods from local restaurants.

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45th Annual Market Day Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave Baltimore, MD 21209 Time: Saturday 8 am to 12 pm Price: Free  full of family-friendly activities, gardening seminars, and more. Focused on the urban gardener, visitors can purchase plants and gardening supplies from more than 15 vendors. Parking is $10.

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Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5, Friday at 7:30 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Friday at 7:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Saturday at 4:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Nats Park

Area Concerts at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Taylor Swift: The Red Tour, Saturday at 7 pm; Sunday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Sweetlife Festival, Saturday at 12 pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Movies Opening this Weekend

The Great Gatsby Drama Romance 143 Minutes A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.

Peeples Comedy 95 Minutes Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s hand in marriage. Starring Craig Robertson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, and S. Epatha Merkerson.

Take Mom Somewhere Special This Mother’s Day!

One day is hardly enough to show moms how much they mean to us. This Mother’s Day, treat mom to brunch out with complimentary mimosas or a special wine dinner with filet mignon. Specials are happening all over the area, check our listing to see what the special Mom in your life would love in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Also check out our pinterest Mother’s Day board for more ideas and inspiration!

Maryland

Red Red Wine Bar
Annapolis, MD
We love moms so much every mother gets a free mimosa from 9am-2pm during our Sunday New Orleans Brunch! No reservations needed. Enjoy live Dixieland jazz band Sac au Lait as they fill the room with that Big Easy spirit. Our full menu is also available as always.

Capital Grille
Baltimore, MD
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our special mimosas and our special brunch featuring our Executive Chef’s take on classic lobster egg benedicts & more. $46 Adults, $18 Children.

Iron Bridge Wine Company
Columbia, MD
We will be hosting a fantastic Mother’s Day event. Serving full dinner menu from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, with additional brunch and lunch specials just for Mom!

Brightons – InterContinental Harbor Court
Baltimore, MD
Join us for a memorable Mother’s Day! Omelets, Raw Bar, Salads, Carving Station, Assorted desserts and so much more! Seating times-11am, 1:30pm and 3pm.

Morton’s the Steakhouse
Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mothers deserve an exceptional Mother’s Day celebration and the Best Steak! Enjoy our 3-course menu for $59 with choice of Filet Mignon, Salmon or Chicken Bianco.

Fogo De Chao
Baltimore, MD
Lunch:  11:30-3:00 for $38.50
Children 5 and under are complimentary, children 6 to 10 are half price.

1542 GastroPub
Baltimore, MD
Come join us at 1542 Gastropub to pamper Mom and enjoy our delicious Brunch Menu. Mom’s you will receive a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa to show you how much 1542 cares!

Pairings Bistro
Bel Air, MD
We will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 10-4pm and dinner from 5:30pm-10pm

McCormick & Schmick’s
Maryland, D.C and Virginia
Mother’s Day Brunch items will be served until 2pm and a new dinner menu will be served all day.  All Moms will receive a complimentary truffle!

The Wine Market
Locust Point, MD
Celebrate Mom at The Wine Market. Whether it’s the perfect bottle of wine, a lovely 3 course brunch or a fantastic 3 course dinner The Wine Market is your place to reward Mom.

National Harbor, Maryland

 

Harrington’s Pub & Kitchen
This delicious Brunch includes a special chocolate fountain, Virginia ham carving station, build-your-own Belgium waffle bar, and a complimentary rose for Mom!  The price is $25 adults (includes choice of bottomless Bloody Mary or Mimosa) and $12 for children.  Prices do not include tax or gratuity.

McLoone’s Pier House
Take your Mom to their Mother’s Day Brunch between 10:30am to 4pm.  Prices are $32.95 for adults and $9.95 for children (does not include tax or gratuity).

Old Hickory Steakhouse in Gaylord National
Brunch will be served between Noon & 3pm.  Please CLICK HERE for their delicious menu.  The cost is $75 per person (special menu is available for children 12 and under) and doesn’t include tax or gratuity.  Moms will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly!

Public House
Brunch offered between 10am and 1pm off their special Brunch menu.  All Moms get a complimentary rose!

Sauciety in Westin National Harbor
Let Mom enjoy a spectacular view while enjoying a delicious Brunch!  Sauciety will be serving Brunch between 11:30am and 4pm on Mother’s Day. The price is $39.95 per adult and $19.95 for children 10 and under.  Price includes one non-alcoholic beverage, but does not include tax or gratuity.  CLICK HERE for their menu.

Washington, D.C.

901 Restaurant & Bar
901 Ninth Street NW, Washington, DC.
The four-course menu begins with a complimentary specialty Mother’s Day cocktail (for guests 21+). The menu includes choice of Shrimp Bisque or a 901 House salad, and follows with choice of a sharing appetizer, a sharing entrée, and a Chef’s dessert sampler for the table. $35 per person.

Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC.
Mother’s Day brunch buffet featuring a special menu and live piano music. Entrée highlights include Manglorean Shrimp Curry with tomato, garlic and coriander; Kumb Corn Palak with baby corn, chitake, spinach, onion and garlic; chicken Korma with yogurt, onion, cashew, mace and cardamom, as well as Jeera Pulao with basmati rice, cumin and whole spices. $35 per person or with unlimited Champagne for $45 per person.

Roof Terrace Restaurant
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW Washington DC.
Enjoy a brunch buffet featuring a raw bar, roasts, made-to-order omelets, salads, pastries and more. Mom will love the stunning skyline views and live jazz performance. $39.95 for adults; $20 for children 4-11.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck
575 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC
This Mother’s Day, enjoy a special family-style dim sum tasting menu. $65 per person, brunch includes a glass of Champagne or non-alcoholic cocktail. The menu includes Asparagus soup and Maine lobster, followed by an assortment of appetizers including Pork belly dumplings with black vinegar and chili oil and Shrimp and Maine lobster spring rolls. Entrees include Asian-influences specialties such as Shanghai street noodles with Kobe beef short ribs and Singapore chili prawns with roasted bao.

Northern Virginia


Bastille
Alexandria, VA
Mother’s Day Brunch three course prix-fixe, $49.00 Entrees are an array of classic breakfast and main dish items including Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon served with sauteed potatoes and organic lettuce; grilled portobello and Brie sandwich on brioche, topped with a fried farm-fresh egg and basil pesto, served with sauteed potatoes and organic lettuce; croustade of free-range chicken breast stuffed with local fresh crab and served with spring pea risotto; shrimp and Hoecakes with grilled wild White Louisiana shrimp, caramelized onion jam, and banyuls sabayon; and Grilled hanger steak, cabernet-shallot sauce, served with choice of pommes frites or side salad.

American Tap Room
Reston, VA
Come celebrate Mother’s Day from 10am-3pm at our Reston location. We will be offering $30 Specialty Brunch Buffet to treat Mom on her day.

Capital Grille – Tysons Corner
Tysons Corner-McLean, VA
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our special mimosas and our special brunch featuring our Executive Chef’s take on classic lobster egg benedicts & more. $46 Adults, $18 Children.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse – Washington
Vienna | Brazilian Steakhouse
We will be open for Lunch & Dinner to Celebrate Mother’s Day. Lunch: 12 -3; Dinner:4 -9. Surprise your Mom with a special day at Chima and Share a one-of-a Kind Experience!

Morton’s The Steakhouse – Arlington
Arlington and Reston, VA
Exceptional Mothers deserve an exceptional Mother’s Day celebration and the Best Steak! Enjoy our 3-course menu for $59 with choice of Filet Mignon, Salmon or Chicken Bianco.

Vintage 50
Leesburg, VA
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day. Brunch Buffet 39.99/adult with champagne 12.99/children under 10. Dinner: 3 course chef tasting starting at $45.