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	1		A Chocolate Feast in Spain: 12 exquisite Chocolates and Truffles masterfully paired with Cava, Red, and White Wines from Spain [2/22]
	2		SOLD OUT! Embassy of Kyrgyzstan Reception: Delightful Evening of Kyrgyz Cuisine, Live Music Performance, Art, and Culture [2/23]
	3		8th Annual Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: A Night in Vienna [2/25]
	4		Salsa Vs. Merengue - Dance Soiree and Dance Lessons at Fiesta Lounge in DC [3/2]
	5		Discover the World’s Most Captivating Modern Art: Hirshhorn Museum Guided Tour with Lunch at the Smithsonian Castle [3/4]
	6		Sushi Class and Dinner: Traditions, Techniques, and Ingredients for preparing your own Sushi [3/7]
	7		March Happy Hour and International Soiree at Heritage with Complimentary Margaritas and Hors d'oeuvres [3/8]
	8		Friday Dance Soiree in Paris: French Embassy wine and dance soiree with Viennese waltz, swing, and salsa lessons followed by an evening of dancing [3/9]
	9		Rock Creek Park Hike: Join us for a relaxing outdoor hike! [3/11]
	10		Classical Concert Featuring the Delightful Works of Lori Laitman at the National Museum of Women in the Arts [3/14]
	11		An Evening in Buenos Aires: Two to Tango - Argentine Tango Lessons and Latin Dance Party [3/15]
	12		1:00 PM Cruise - Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac: Depart from Georgetown for spectacular springtime views of Washington [3/25]
	13		2:00 PM Cruise - Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac: Depart from Georgetown for spectacular springtime views of Washington [3/25]
	14		French Embassy Classical Concert and French Wine Reception: La Rêveuse Ensemble [3/28]
	15		An Evening in Kyiv: Embassy of Ukraine Reception, Dinner Feast, and Concert [3/29]
	16		FREE EVENT - International Cherry Blossom Picnic: Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms with your ICDC friends [4/1]
	17		Cherry Blossom Fireworks Cruise with Desserts on the Potomac: Depart from the Southwest Waterfront for magnificent views of cherry blossom festival fireworks [4/7]
	18		Classical Concert Featuring a Delightful violin performance by Caroline Goulding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts [4/11]
	19		French Embassy Classical Concert and French Wine Reception: Diotima String Quartet [4/12]
	20		Francophonie Festival Discotheque and Portraits After 5 at the National Portrait Gallery - Visio-DISCO: A Remix of Music and Art [4/13]
	21		Waterfall Hiking trip to discover Springtime at Great Falls Park, Maryland [4/22]
	22		Georgetown Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River with light food from Lebanese Taverna [4/27]
	23		All you can eat Georgetown Crab Feast and Potomac River Cruise [5/6]
	24		Embassy Row Hilton Rooftop International Happy Hour with Spectacular Views of Embassy Row and monuments [5/24]
	25		Independence Day July 4th Fireworks 8:05 PM Cruise on the Potomac boarding At Georgetown [7/4]
	26		After Hours at the Kreeger Museum: An Exclusive and Delightful Art and Jazz Soiree with Monet, Picasso, Renoir, Cézanne, and your ICDC friends! [10/12]

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012. A Chocolate Feast in Spain: 12 exquisite Chocolates and Truffles masterfully paired with Cava, Red, and White Wines from Spain. You are invited to feast on 12 exquisite chocolate and truffles masterfully pared with cava, red, and white wine for a match made in heaven! Join passionate host Robert Kedaka, owner of Co Co Va Fine Chocolate, along with DC’s premier Spanish wine importer, Tradewinds Specialty Imports, for a fun filled evening showcasing the gems that these two groups of local residents travel abroad to bring to the nation’s capital. Start your evening with a refreshing glass of Cava Rosé, and then enjoy a flight of cava, white and red wines, while learning about how to choose your next bottle of fine wine. The “DC Wine Guys” at Tradewinds promise to show off how easy it is to understand and appreciate Spanish wine. The evening would not be complete without the usual pairing of Co Co Va's masterful selection of 9 premium fine chocolates for tasting, as well as 3 world class filled chocolates made by local artisan chocolatiers. Our chocolate tastings frequently sell out well in advance as space is limited. Please reserve your tickets soon. Thursday, February 23, 2012. Embassy of Kyrgyzstan Reception: Delightful Evening of Kyrgyz Cuisine, Live Music Performance, Art, and Culture. The Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic or Kyrgyzstan, His Excellency Muktar Djumaliev, and the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan cordially request the pleasure of your company for a delightful evening of Kyrgyz culture, music, cuisine, and art. Our intimate embassy reception offers you a wonderful opportunity to meet the Ambassador, learn about Kyrgyzstan, and enjoy a live Krgyz music performance and dinner reception prepeared especially for you by the embassy chef with open bar. Don't miss this unprecedented opportunity to discover Kyrgyzstan including Krgyz history, cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, as well as warm and friendly people. Your evening features a wonderful opportunity to tour the embassy’s rare collection of beautiful paintings and art pieces as you meet other ICDC members. Space is very limited so please reserve your tickets soon! Less than 10 tickets remain! Saturday, February 25, 2012. 8th Annual Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: A Night in Vienna. Experience a magical evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Join us at one of the most exquisite venues in Washington DC for an unforgettable Viennese celebration of music, food, wine and dancing featuring the music of the The Salon Orchestra of Washington. The museum's grand Renaissance Revival building and the elegant grand ballroom and Mezzanine provide the perfect setting to bring to life the timeless elegance of a Viennese Ball, as experienced in Vienna. White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine where you will feast on champagne, wine, dinner, and a lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition. As you enjoy your evening, watch the twirling silhouettes on the marble dance floor below move to the sounds of the world’s most beloved waltzes, and other dance music from around the world. Stroll down the sweeping marble stair cases of the museum and dance on the exquisite marble floor to the sounds of the Salon Orchestra of Washington, as they perform the world’s favorite Strauss waltzes, ballroom music from around the world and the famous Radetsky Grand March. Discounted tickets available for a limited time. Friday, March 02, 2012. Salsa Vs. Merengue - Dance Soiree and Dance Lessons at Fiesta Lounge in DC. Start your weekend with a Latin dance soiree where you will learn how to dance the salsa and the merengue! Both singles and couples are welcome to attend. You do not need a partner to attend, as partners will be rotated during the lesson. No prior dance experience is necessary, as we will have you dancing salsa and merengue in no time! After the lesson, join your ICDC friends for a night of salsa and Latin dancing. This is a great opportunity to meet ICDC members who love to dance in a fun setting and make new friends. Please reserve your tickets soon -- Discounted tickets start at only $8 for a limited time. See photos from a previous dance party. Sunday, March 04, 2012. Discover the World’s Most Captivating Modern Art: Hirshhorn Museum Guided Tour with Lunch at the Smithsonian Castle. Join us for a guided tour of the home of the world’s most intriguing, inspiring, engrossing and always thought-provoking modern art: the Hirshhorn Museum. Meet other ICDC members with a love of art on a journey through contemporary art in all media through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Before the tour, enjoy a meal at the Smithsonian Castle café and get to know some of your fellow travelers through the strange and fascinating journey through renowned modern art. Our art gallery and museum tours are one of our most popular events and always sell out well in advance. Please reserve your tickets early. Wednesday, March 07, 2012. Sushi Class and Dinner: Traditions, Techniques, and Ingredients for preparing your own Sushi. Join us for after work to learn about the art of sushi preparation from the sushi chef at Cafe Asia. Enjoy an evening of friendly company and Japanese cuisine, as we teach you how to prepare your own sushi. Our sushi chef will show you how to roll and cut sushi, as well as how to present the sushi. We will show you how to use the proper ingredients, how to source the best fish, and simple techniques for world-class sushi. We will cover all the basics including how to prepare the sushi rice. Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is limited. Thursday, March 08, 2012. March Happy Hour and International Soiree at Heritage with Complimentary Margaritas and Hors d'oeuvres. Come by yourself or with friends to our first Happy Hour of the year featuring $4 drink specials as well as free margaritas for the first 20 attendees and complimentary light food served at the beginning! Join us at our Happy Hour and International Soiree at Heritage at Du POnt Circle with Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres to meet, network, and socialize with other ICDC members. Heritage at Du Pont Circle is one of the city's premiere Indian restaurant combining traditional delecacies with modern flair. Admission only $5 with online RSVP. RSVP online for discounted admission. Friday, March 09, 2012. Friday Dance Soiree in Paris: French Embassy wine and dance soiree with Viennese waltz, swing, and salsa lessons followed by an evening of dancing. Start your weekend festivities by joining us Friday evening at the Embassy of France for our dance soiree to dance the night away in the embassy’s ballroom while meeting other ICDC members and making new friends. You are welcome to come on your own or with friends. A dance partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend! Let us show you how to dance the Viennese waltz, one of the most elegant and romantic ballroom dances followed by swing and salsa! The dance lessons will be followed by time to dance to a mix of Latin, swing, and ballroom music while you meet ICDC members and make new friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of dancing at the French Embassy ballroom for only $25! Tickets for the dance soiree are only $25! Click here for tickets and information. Sunday, March 11, 2012. Rock Creek Park Hike: Join us for a relaxing outdoor hike!. For Washingtonians who love outdoors, Rock Creek Park offers numerous trails that help escape the urban life. You are invited to take a break from your winter hibernation to discover one of Washington’s hidden treasures and an oasis of nature! We will hike a trail that offers a glimpse of different streams as well as hill top views of Rock Creek Park! Click here for tickets. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Classical Concert Featuring the Delightful Works of Lori Laitman at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The International Club of DC is pleased to present to you, a series of delightful concerts by world-class performers highlighting the works of renowned composers along with the opportunity to meet other ICDC members. Join us after work at the National Museum of Women in Arts to meet ICDC members at 6:30PM and a special viewing of the museum’s Permanent Collection on the Great Hall. Afterwards sit and back and enjoy a delightful concert in the museum’s ornate Performance Hall! Tickets are only $10 and include the concert as well as a complimentary pass to tour the National Museum of Women in the Arts on a future date, essentially making the concert free! Thursday, March 15, 2012. An Evening in Buenos Aires: Two to Tango - Argentine Tango Lessons and Latin Dance Party. Have you ever wondered how to dance the tango? Want to slide smoothly across the dance floor in time with the most passionate Latin beats? This is your chance to learn how to dance the Argentine Tango as it is danced in Buenos Aires! Come on your own or invite your friends. No dance partner is needed, partners will be rotated during the lesson. After the lesson and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and good company including a special tango demonstration high in color and elegance. Click here for tickets and information. See photos from our previous dance party. Sunday, March 25, 2012. 1:00 PM Cruise - Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac: Depart from Georgetown for spectacular springtime views of Washington. Join us for a relaxing cruise to experience the cherry blossoms, one of the most magnificent annual spectacles in Washington DC. Our cruise last year sold out within days of announcing so please reserve your tickets early. We will depart from the Georgetown Waterfront for our 1-hour cruise featuring spectacular panoramic views of the monuments and the cherry blossoms. Come by yourself or bring your friends! During the cruise you will have the opportunity to socialize with other ICDC members and make new friends. Tickets only $30 for a limited time. Sunday, March 25, 2012. 2:00 PM Cruise - Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac: Depart from Georgetown for spectacular springtime views of Washington. Join us for a relaxing cruise to experience the cherry blossoms, one of the most magnificent annual spectacles in Washington DC. Our cruise last year sold out within days of announcing so please reserve your tickets early. We will depart from the Georgetown Waterfront for our 1-hour cruise featuring spectacular panoramic views of the monuments and the cherry blossoms. Come by yourself or bring your friends! During the cruise you will have the opportunity to socialize with other ICDC members and make new friends. Tickets only $30 for a limited time. Wednesday, March 28, 2012. French Embassy Classical Concert and French Wine Reception: La Rêveuse Ensemble. We cordially request the pleasure of your company for the special opportunity to enjoy a delightful classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the La Rêveuse Ensemble. Tickets are only $25 for a limited time and includes a complimentary wine reception to meet the artists as well as ICDC members in attendance. This is a wonderful opportunity to sit back and relax to a delightful concert followed by the opportunity to make new friends whether you come by yourself or with friends. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity at the French Embassy auditorium is limited. Tickets for the concert at the French Embassy are only $25 for a limited time and include a complimentary French wine reception. Thursday, March 29, 2012. An Evening in Kyiv: Embassy of Ukraine Reception, Dinner Feast, and Concert. We cordially request the pleasure of your company for a very special and rare opportunity to experience an evening at the Embassy of Ukraine featuring a dinner buffet feast of traditional Ukrainian delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassy chef and a performance of Ukrainian music. After the concert you will be invited to feast on a dinner buffet of Ukrainian food and drinks. As you meet other ICDC members you will also enjoy the embassy's collection of Ukrainian art as well as a movie presentation about Ukraine. Space is limited, please reserve your tickets soon, as our previous event sold out! Sunday, April 01, 2012. FREE EVENT - International Cherry Blossom Picnic: Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms with your ICDC friends. Join us for our annual FREE International Cherry Blossom picnic to meet and socialize with other ICDC members. Last year's Cherry Blossom picnic was attended by OVER 300 ICDC members. Play games, sample international cuisine, and make new friends. Please RSVP online to attend. See photos from a previous International Cherry Blossom Picnic. Saturday, April 07, 2012. Cherry Blossom Fireworks Cruise with Desserts on the Potomac: Depart from the Southwest Waterfront for magnificent views of cherry blossom festival fireworks. We have the best seats in town to watch the fireworks display that is a part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Watching the fireworks from the Potomac River is a truly unforgettable and magical experience. Imagine the illuminated Washington monuments along with sweeping views of the Washington skyline at a distance as you enjoy wine from the cash bar and the company of your ICDC friends! The experience is only heightened by the presence of cherry blossoms in bloom throughout the waterfront along the Potomac River. We expect this cruise to be very popular. Our cherry blossom fireworks cruises have sold out each of the last 7 years. Please reserve your tickets soon. Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Classical Concert Featuring a Delightful violin performance by Caroline Goulding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The International Club of DC is pleased to present to you, a series of delightful concerts by world-class performers highlighting the works of renowned composers along with the opportunity to meet other ICDC members. We cordially request the pleasure of your company for a classical violin concert featuring Caroline Goulding. Join us after work at the National Museum of Women in Arts to meet ICDC members at 6:30PM and a viewing of the museum’s Permanent Collection on the Great Hall. Afterwards sit and back and enjoy a delightful concert in the museum’s ornate Performance Hall! Tickets are only $10 and include the concert as well as a complimentary pass to tour the National Museum of Women in the Arts on a future date, essentially making the concert free! Thursday, April 12, 2012. French Embassy Classical Concert and French Wine Reception: Diotima String Quartet. We cordially request the pleasure of your company for the special opportunity to enjoy a delightful contemporary classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the Diotima String Quartet. Tickets are only $25 for a limited time and includes a complimentary wine reception to meet the artists as well as ICDC members in attendance. This is a wonderful opportunity to sit back and relax to a delightful concert followed by the opportunity to make new friends whether you come by yourself or with friends. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity at the French Embassy auditorium is limited. Tickets for the concert at the French Embassy are only $25 for a limited time and include a complimentary French wine reception. Friday, April 13, 2012. Francophonie Festival Discotheque and Portraits After 5 at the National Portrait Gallery - Visio-DISCO: A Remix of Music and Art. One of the city’s most spectacular spaces gets a jolt of performance spectacle as the Kogod Courtyard is transformed into a high-energy nightspot where international music, art, culture, and dance mix. Arrive before 10 p.m. to visit the fascinating faces in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery and to set the stage for the evening. In the courtyard, a troupe of actors, musicians, and dancers conjure up a collage of city life on three continents in the installation performance Distorsions urbaines. Then hit the dance floor to the sounds of composer-performer Koudlam from France, whose mixes draw on everything from tribal beats to symphonic measures. Discounted tickets only $35 for a limited time! Sunday, April 22, 2012. Waterfall Hiking trip to discover Springtime at Great Falls Park, Maryland. We invite you to visit Great Falls Park at the dawn of spring to experience lush green leaves wake from their wintry slumber to greet the summer months ahead. Great falls is a hidden gem of a National Park located just minutes from Washington DC. However once we are there, and surrounded by nature, you'll feel hours away from DC. At Great Falls, the Potomac River plunges seventy-six feet through a deep gorge creating a series of scenic waterfalls. Click here for tickets. See photos from a previous Great Falls hike. Friday, April 27, 2012. Georgetown Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River with light food from Lebanese Taverna. Start your weekend with a relaxing cruise on the Potomac River with spectacular views of illuminated monuments at a distance. This is a great opportunity to meet other ICDC members and make new friends from around the world. Join us for margaritas, light food, and good company as we embark on a 2-hour cruise from the Georgetown waterfront. Discounted tickets only $35 for a limited time. Sunday, May 06, 2012. All you can eat Georgetown Crab Feast and Potomac River Cruise. Do you like seafood? Join us for a DC-area summer tradition and experience one of the simple pleasures of a warm summer day. We have organized an all you can eat Crab Feast and combined it with a memorable cruise on the Potomac River from the Georgetown waterfront that includes crabs, corn on the cob, hush puppies, potato salad, and French Fries. Enjoy a meal of world-famous Maryland Crab while taking in sweeping views of the Washington skyline and monuments! Please click here to reserve your tickets. Thursday, May 24, 2012. Embassy Row Hilton Rooftop International Happy Hour with Spectacular Views of Embassy Row and monuments. Join us for Washington's international Happy Hour with the best views in town while enjoying the company of over 200 internationally-minded professionals. Enjoy panoramic summertime views of downtown as well as surrounding monuments while you meet, socialize, and network with other ICDC members in a relaxed and friendly setting after work. New members are especially encouraged to attend as our monthly happy hours are one of our most popular events! Click here to RSVP for discounted admission. See photos from a previous rooftop Happy Hour. Wednesday, July 04, 2012. Independence Day July 4th Fireworks 8:05 PM Cruise on the Potomac boarding At Georgetown. Depart from the Georgetown waterfront to watch the 4th of July fireworks while enjoying the company of your ICDC friends. We invite you to join us for a relaxing cruise on the Potomac River and experience a spectacular fireworks display. Light food along with $3 margaritas will be served at the cash bar. Our July 4th cruises have sold out on each of the last 6 years. Please reserve your tickets early before we are sold out.  Please click here for tickets. Friday, October 12, 2012. After Hours at the Kreeger Museum: An Exclusive and Delightful Art and Jazz Soiree with Monet, Picasso, Renoir, Cézanne, and your ICDC friends!. The International Club of DC and the Kreeger Museum is pleased to present to you a wonderful evening of art and jazz! The Kreeger Museum, one of the world's finest museums of 19th and 20th century masterpieces of Monet, Picasso, Renoir, Cézanne, and others will be open just for ICDC members for an exclusive after-hours engagement featuring live jazz, appetizers, and cocktails. Tickets includes an open bar serving white wine and beer. Enjoy the exquisite surroundings of Philip Johnson’s architectural masterpiece while listening to jazz, sipping wine and viewing The Kreeger Museum’s special exhibition on display. Tickets start at only $35 for a limited time.