Tag: Healthy Living Study Break Guide

The new year is here! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s February Study Break Guide.

GW Rotaract Club's Cereal Social
Date: February 2, 2022
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: District House 
2121 H Street, NW, Rm. B118

Join the Rotaract Club of George Washington University for our very first Cereal Social!
we will be offering free cereal to all who come to learn about all our club has to offer. The Rotaract Club of George Washington University is Rotary-sponsored international youth program that fosters leadership, professional work, and community service for young men and women between the ages of 18-30. Its goals are to teach young professionals to take action through community and international service and gain a global perspective that fosters world peace and cultural understanding as partners in service. In order to do the work we do, we want to grow our community on campus and that begins with you! All are welcome to come and learn more.

Smithsonian's FUTURES Exhibit
Date: November 20, 2021 – July 6, 2022
Location: Arts and Industries Building
                900 Jefferson Drive, SW

Part exhibition, part festival, FUTURES presents nearly 32,000 square feet of new immersive site-specific art installations, interactives, working experiments, inventions, speculative designs, and “artifacts of the future,” as well as historic objects and discoveries from 23 of the Smithsonian’s museums, major initiatives, and research centers. Of the nearly 150 objects on view, several are making their public debut: an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rover from Alphabet’s X that could transform agriculture; a Planetary Society space sail for deep space travel; a Loon internet balloon; the first full-scale Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome built in North America; the world’s first controlled thermonuclear fusion device; and more.

The Time Machine Roast with Benjy Himmelfarb (No known relations to the Library)
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
Show Times: 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
Location: Kennedy Center Studio K
Cost: Tickets $25 

A spicy Kennedy Center favorite returns! Coming in hot with line-crossing comedy roast bravado, The Time Machine Roast hurls its hilarious flaming arrows at history. Nationally touring comedians get into character & costume for the meanest, funniest, most outrageous, historically accurate jokes you've ever heard!

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special - Broadway’s Greatest Love Songs
Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location: National City Christian Church. 5 Thomas Cir NW
Cost: Tickets $30 

This Valentine’s, come with your significant other or make a date with this special love-filled edition of Candlelight.
With some of the biggest romantic hits in history, come let yourself look deep into the eyes of someone else while the mellow sounds of the piano and vocals express love for you. All of it coming together at the beautiful National City Christian Church, to make it all more romantic.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb February Calendar.

The new year is here! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s January Study Break Guide.

Ice Skating at The Washington Harbour Ice Rink
Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Friday - Saturday: 11:30 PM - 11 PM. Holiday hours vary.
The Washington Harbour Ice Rink officially opens for public skating season after the transformation from its interchangeable use as a picturesque fountain. The Washington Harbour Ice Rink will be open with updated hours through March 13, 2022, for recreational skating every day, including holidays.

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Returns!
Hours: Monday, January 17 - Sunday, January 23, 2022 
Support your local restaurants. More than 250 restaurants will participate in Winter Restaurant Week throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Try a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite. Affordable menus will be offered at$22 lunch/brunch and $35/$55 dinner options. Dine-in or carryout service will be available. 

The Washington DC Auto Show
Date: Friday, January 21- Sunday, January 30, 2022
Tickets: Weekdays - Adult $12. Weekends - Adult $15.
The Auto Show is Back! This year’s show will feature hundreds of vehicles from top manufacturers, cutting-edge exhibits, the latest model cars, and displays of historic vehicles. Fun and exciting highlights will include a EV pavilion, Camp Jeep, Pepco EVsmart Ride ‘N Drive, and more! You don’t want to miss it. 

The REACH Winter Lanterns
Date: Wednesday, January 26 - Sunday, February 6, 2022
Location: The REACH Outdoor Spaces - Kennedy Center
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the REACH glows again with the return of the stunning Winter Lanterns! Visitors can stroll through approximately 100 lanterns made up of 10,000 colored-LED lights, all crafted by Chinese artisans.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb January Calendar.

The holiday season is upon us! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s December Study Break Guide.

Light Yards 2021
Date: Wednesday, December 1st - Saturday, January 1, 2022, every night from 6pm - 10pm.
Location: 1300 First Street, SE
Cost: FREE
The larger-than-life light installation will feature illuminated 22 feet tall trees trimmed top to bottom in holiday decor and festooned lights that will cast The Yards’ Sun Deck with beautiful, colored patterns. This light-filled wonderland is the perfect place for the whole family to get in the holiday spirit and snap some Instagram-worthy pics, or wander before or after drinks and dinner at one of The Yards’ 20+ eateries.

GW Self-Care and Stress Management
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4pm - 5pm
Location: Online via WebEx
Cost: FREE
The Well-being Skills Series is an easily accessible space to connect with other students and discuss mental wellness, which are all the more important now following this unprecedented time. Whether you struggle with your own well-being or are a concerned GW community member, you are welcome to drop into this free virtual group discussion via WebEx - no registration required! Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. For further information or should you need accommodations, please contact us at counsel@gwu.edu. 

MetroCooking DC Show!
Date: December 4th - 5th, 2021
Location: Washington Convention Center
Cost: $25
Join us for the 15th Annual MetroCooking Show at the Washington Convention Center. Enjoy cooking demos, book signings, and meeting Celebrity Chefs, not to mention all of the tasty food samples. Brush up on your cooking skills, shop the specialty food vendors, and maybe discover some wonderful restaurants in the process.

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Saturday, December 4th, 6pm - 9pm
Location: DC Wharf
Cost: FREE
Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Get into the spirit as you decorate ornaments. Warm-up by our fire pit and visit our lighted Christmas Tree. Go ice skating and sample winter drinks at our Waterfront Beer and Wine Garden. And bring the whole family to meet Santa and make memories during this annual DC tradition.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb December Calendar.

The Fall season is upon us so let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s November Study Break Guide.

The Redeye Night Market
Date: November, 6, 4:00pm - 12:00am
Location: Pennsylvania Ave., NW between 3rd and 7th Streets
Cost: FREE, Register to attend.

THE REDEYE Night Market is a family-friendly, open-air night market paying homage to the foods + cultures of the Asian diaspora. Featuring DC’s hottest chefs, artists, and more, THE REDEYE’s unifying goal is to support small businesses, create a cultural tentpole event for our city, and give people a night of celebration, community, and discovery

National Parks Offer Free Admission on Veterans Day!

Enjoy the great outdoors! National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. This fee-free day provides a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response: Masks are required for everyone, regardless of location or vaccination status, in all NPS buildings, crowded outdoor spaces, and all forms of enclosed public transportation. Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Before visiting, please check the park website to determine its operating status. Please recreate responsibly.

Budget Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
From Better Homes & Gardens

Planning a Thanksgiving menu on a budget can be stressful, but BH&G is here to help. And you don’t have to sacrifice taste, either. These affordable Thanksgiving dinner recipes are packed with all the flavors of fall without putting a strain on your wallet.

Annual Downtown Holiday Market

Date: November 9th - December 23: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Daily
Location: 8th and F Streets, NW (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Monday, December 6th)

Get a head start on your holiday shopping this year. Washington DC’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 19. The beloved outdoor market continues to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure, and enhanced shopping experience in the heart of the District.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb November Calendar.

The Fall season is upon us so let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s October Study Break Guide.

Georgetown French Market
Date: Friday-Saturday, October 1-2, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, October 3, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Wisconsin Avenue from O Street to Reservoir Road, NW

The Georgetown BID is hosting their 18th annual Georgetown French Market October 1-3, 2021. This popular Parisian-inspired open-air market will feature sidewalk sales and specials from more than 25 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd. All attendees are encouraged to wear masks throughout the French Market. To ensure a more comfortable pedestrian experience and allow for increased social distancing, the sidewalks along Book Hill will be temporarily widened  - an extension of our Georgetown Decks pilot program - to ensure everyone has enough room to comfortably enjoy the French Market. 

Takoma Park Street Festival
Date: Sunday, October 3, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Rain or Shine
Location: From Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC

We are thrilled to announce that the 40th annual Takoma Park Street Festival will be back live and in full swing on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine! The festival will follow the most up-to-date State and County protocols relating to Covid-19 and large outdoor events, so check back frequently for updates.

Mindful Monday: Meditation Session
Date: Monday, October 11, 7:00 pm
Location: District House Room B114
Cost: FREE

Meditation is like a reset for your mind and body. With regular practice, you can cultivate a sense of inner peace and balance. In this session, you will learn a handful of modern and ancient practices that can settle the nervous system and train the brain to be more focused, engaged, and less reactive. This meditation session will be led by Nina Paul of the GW Exercise & Nutrition Sciences department.

GW: Boo Bash
GW’s Annual Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, October 30, 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: University Student Center
Cost: FREE

GW Late Night is back with Boo Bash, our annual Halloween party! Join us for food, games, prizes, and all things Halloween. GW Late Night is a series that provides space for students to have fun and socialize, and take a break from academics, without the temptation or risks involved with drinking alcohol. This event will be held in-person. Students must register to attend. Event details will be provided on the day of the event to those who register via Engage. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be moved indoors and event protocols will align with DC COVID-19 guidelines.

Kick-off of the summer season in good spirits with these inspired activities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s September Study Break Guide.

Broadway Musical - “Come From Away” at the Lincoln Memorial
Date: Friday, September 10, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Steps of the Lincoln Memorial
Cost: FREE
The concert in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 marks Ford’s Theater’s return of live performances for the first time since March 2020.

GW Mindful Monday: Chair Massages
Date: Monday, September 13, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: District House Room B118
Cost: FREE
Sign up for a free chair massage provided by a licensed massage therapist from Eye Street Massage Therapy! These individuals are trained massage and bodywork professionals with a therapeutic focus. This event is for GW students. You must register for a time slot via Doodle poll to participate.

National Dance Day: Wherever You Are, I Wanna See You Dance!
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 5:30 pm, Friday, September 17th, 5:30 pm, and Saturday, September 18th, 10:00 am
Location: REACH Plaza, Kennedy Center
Cost: FREE
Registration will be available Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 am
National Dance Day celebrates the joy of dance and movement. For its 12th exciting year, there will be free performances, interactive dance routines and lessons, live music, and more from local D.C. organizations!

H Street Festival
Date: Saturday, September 18th
Time: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: H Street NE Between 3rd & 14th Street, NE, Washington
H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single-day festivals in Washington D.C. The festival is 11 blocks long and has 14 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target different audiences. The staging areas feature music of different genres, dance, youth-based performances, interactive children’s programs, fashion, heritage arts, poetry, and many more.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb September Calendar.

Kick-off of the summer season in good spirits with these inspired activities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s August Study Break Guide.

• Crafternoon With Shop Made In DC (SMIDC)
  Sunday, August 1, 8, 22, 29, 2021 TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm.
  Location: 1353 Wisconsin Ave NW
  PRICE: FREE
  Join us for crafternoons! Bring a project or come and make one at our classroom table! We will have various art supplies available for you to come and craft in our space!

• Free Summer Outdoor Movies Around DC
  • Adams Morgan Movie Nights
  • Library of Congress 4th Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn
  • Sunset Cinema at The Wharf
    Come and enjoy free movies around Washington DC from August to September.

• Metropolitan Washington Restuarant Week Summer 2021
  DINE OUT. TAKE OUT. EAT UP!
  August 9 - August 15, 2021
  Affordable menus are offered throughout the region with brunch/lunch at $22 and dinner at $35/$55.

• Dupont Circle Pop-Up - Love Summer!
  Date: August 28th
  Location: P Street & Connecticut Ave. NW
  PRICE: FREE
  Join Dupont Circle Main Streets in welcoming 50 pop-up artists and makers to the sidewalks of P Street and Connecticut Avenue, NW as we celebrate the dog days of summer on Saturday, August 28^th from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Vendors will be paired with retail shops, restaurants, and services to maximize shopping interest and create a dynamic pedestrian flow.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb August Calendar.

Kick-off of the summer season in good spirits with these inspired activities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s June Study Break Guide.

• Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2021
  Making Matters (Streaming Online) June 25 - 27, 2021
  Also, check out the festival marketplace and shop products from Armenia, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, and Peru.

• Go Kayaking, Canoeing, and, Stand Up Paddleboarding
  On the Capitol Riverfront for more information visit the Thompson Boat Center
  Located at 2900 Virginia Avenue, NW.
  
• The Movies to Watch on Father’s Day
  from Town and Country Magazine
  Bond with dad on his special day by watching films he’s sure to love.

• 101 Delicious Packable Recipes to Help You Plan the Perfect Picnic
  from Country Living
  You will be planning your next picnic immediately after viewing the photo gallery.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb June Calendar.

• Enjoy a fun evening of learning to paint portraits with: PAINT WITH ARTIST NADER HADJEBI (GW CCAS BFA ‘98)
  DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  ONLINE VIA ZOOM Join portraitist Nader Hadjebi for an interactive and informative session to learn the basics of creating a self-portrait. Nader is an accomplished artist who specializes in oil paint portraits that celebrate the complex realities of women of color.
  
  
• Rediscover all the things that Rosslyn has to offer with this fun outside activity: ROSSLYN REFRESH
  DATE: MAY & JUNE 2021
  Head over to Rosslyn just across the Key Bridge where there is an array of outdoor activities for you to enjoy!
  
  
• Enjoy good and good friends while dining al fresco throughout the DMV:
  AL FRESCO DINING IN DC AND SURROUNDING AREAS
  From: Open Table
  Celebrate Mother’s Day or any special occasion this spring with outdoor dining on a beautiful patio or terrace around DC. Check out Open Table’s Al Fresco dining restaurants. Unless noted, outdoor tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  

Find information on all of these activities on Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s May calendar!