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MERIDIAN BALL Guests attend pre-ball dinners at ambassadorial residences or Meridian’s White-Meyer House before congregating for dessert and dancing at Meridian House. The evening raises funds to promote Meridian International Center’s global leadership programs Dessert and dancing 9:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500-$650; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Olivia Dorieux, 202-9395892, odorieux@meridian.org.
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NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION GALA This year’s celebration of Italian heritage, chaired by Frank Giordano, will honor film directors Joe and Anthony Russo along with Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris. Mar-
riott Wardman Park; 5:30 p.m.; black-tie; $400$1,000; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact Elissa Ruffino, elissa@niaf.org.
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BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK Join founder Anthony Shriver for the annual 5k walk-and-run through downtown Washington that raises funds to support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. National Mall; 8:30 a.m.; athletic attire; free – donations encouraged; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Bethany Becker, bethanybecker@bestbuddies.org.
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USO GALA Members of Congress and the military community celebrate USO’s 75 years of commitment to the armed forces with Ryan Seacrest as the master of ceremonies and the Zac Brown Band as musical guests. DAR Constitution Hall;
5:30 p.m.; black-tie or military equivalent; $1,000; contact gala@uso.org for sponsorship information.
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BLUE HOPE BASH Supporters of the Colon Cancer Alliance will gather at its sixth annual dinner to support cancer research, prevention and patient services. Fairmont Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail; $350; sponsorships start at $3,500; contact Nicole Sheahan nsheahan@ccalliance.org.
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FAIR CHANCE BUTTERFLY BASH Chairwomen Mandy Mills and Elizabeth Spratt Cooper invite guests to join their efforts to improve the lives of children from the District’s underserved communities. National Museum of Women in the Arts; 7 p.m.; cocktail; $175; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Benjamin Bradburn bbradburn@fairchancedc.org.
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CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN GALA Georgetown residents, clad in their best “rock ’n’ roll” black-tie garbs, gather for the “Georgetown Rocks”-themed event featuring a candy and cigar bar, cocktails, buffet and silent auction. Four Seasons, Georgetown; 7 p.m.; black-tie; $325; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact cagmail@cagtown.org, 202-337-7313.
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MARK TWAIN PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR Funnyman Bill Murray is scheduled to receive the high honor at the event, which has been recognizing famous humorists for the past 19 years. The performance, featuring many of the comedy world’s biggest names, will be publicly broadcast. Kennedy Center; 8 p.m.; business/cocktail; $75-$250; sponsorships start at $500; contact mtp@kennedy-center.org.
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CHEFS FOR EQUALITY This delicious Human Rights Campaign event will feature sips and bites from Washington’s top chefs and mixologists. Ritz-Carlton, West End; 7 p.m.; cocktail; $200; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Jason Bricker Jason.bricker@hrc.org. Gina Healy and Susanne Larsen at the 2015 Meridian Ball (Photo by Tony Powell)
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WHITE HAT GALA Washington’s cyber security community will gather for the annual gala that combines networking with fundraising to benefit Children’s National Hospital. The “Casino Royale”-themed event features card and other casino games. Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Cristy Heffernan 301-565-8424.
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MARY’S CENTER NOCHE TROPICAL UN CARNAVAL The festive masquerade-themed event boasts a cigar station, rum bar and musical entertainment by Orquesta Sin Miedo. Proceeds will benefit the Federally Qualified Health Center that provides medical services to participants regardless of ability to pay. Washington Hilton; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail; $325; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Emily Dreckshage edreckshage@ maryscenter.org.
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LOMBARDI GALA The Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center’s event, now in its 30th year, will honor those who have made significant contributions in the battle against cancer. Silent auction participants will have a chance to drive away in a 2016 Lexus NX 200t F sport. Washington Hilton; 6 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $3,000; contact lombardigala@georgetown.edu.
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WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW PRESIDENT’S CUP PARTY In addition to cocktails and dinner, equine enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Washington competition.The winner will receive the President’s Cup trophy. Acela Club at the Verizon Center; 7 p.m.; cocktail/ equestrian chic; $150; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact Mary Helen Shaughnessy, maryhelen@wihs.org.
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SPANISH CATHOLIC CENTER GALA As one of the leading service providers to the region’s immigrant population, proceeds from the Catholic Charities’ Spanish Center gala are an inte-
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Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover at the 2015 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (Photo by Tony Powell)
gral part of its community outreach. This year’s event will be highlighted by live entertainment by Esteban Nieto and a popular young professionals after party. Ronald Reagan Building and International trade Center; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $2,000; contact Carmen Joya, Carmen.joya@ catholiccharitiesdc.org.
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HOPE AND PROGRESS GALA The 16th annual gala will benefit Sibley Memorial Hospital’s latest initiatives, including expanded oncology programs. Four Seasons, Washington; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Grace Weisser, gweisse3@jhmi.edu.
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