Guys, it’s been a long year. Luckily holiday party season is here. If you want to go out with a bang, here’s how: don’t just attend your office Christmas party, attend as many holiday parties as humanly possible.
You’ll make new connections and set yourself up for a better new year. Here’s your list of notable DC holiday parties, receptions, and happy hours:
Monday, December 4
Scotch & Cigars with the AAPC Mid-Atlantic Chapter
The American Association of Political Consultants, an organization comprised of public affairs professionals will host a cocktail holiday party with complimentary food and drinks.
RSVP | 1331 F St. NW | 6 PM
Tuesday, December 5
Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundations is a research and educational institute that works to promote conservative public policies. The organization will host a “Christmas in the City” celebration this holiday season.
RSVP | 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE | 6 PM
American Gas Association Holiday Reception
The American Gas Association, a group dedicated to providing clean natural gas in the United States, is hosting a holiday party to commemorate this year’s festivities.
RSVP | Barrel | 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE | 6 PM
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The non-profit organization contributes to remembering law enforcement officers and honor the sacrifices made by men and women working in the industry.
RSVP | Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-354 | 45 Independence Ave. SW | 6 PM
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation protects and educates people about the environmental marine system by fundraising, researching, and engaging the public.
RSVP | U.S. Capitol, S-211 | East Capitol St. NE & First St. SE | 6 PM
Crowdskout
The data-collecting marketing and analytics company is hosting a “tis the season” celebration for the holidays.
RSVP | Provision 14 | 2100 14th St. NW | 6 PM
Toshiba
Car manufacturer and technology conglomerate, Toshiba, is hosting a holiday party complimentary to their forward thinking, green fuel initiative.
RSVP | Marriott Marquis Hotel | 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW | 6 PM
Microsoft
Join the international software, computer, and technology powerhouse for their holiday festivities.
RSVP | 901 K St. NW | 6 PM
Wednesday, December 7
Brewers Association Holiday Tasting Reception
Say cheers at this holiday event and join the Brewers Associations to try craft beers.
RSVP | Longworth Cafeteria | 9 Independence Ave. SE | 5 PM
Consumer Technology Association
The Consumer Technology Association, the organization that sets industry standards, will be holding an event that wraps up this year with holiday party.
RSVP | 21 D St. SE | 6 PM
Electronic Transactions Association
The payment processing industry, responsible for measuring the financial transactions, will be acquiring an event of their own for the holiday.
RSVP | Sonoma Restaurant | 223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE | 6 PM
Q Street Holiday Reception
Q Street, the professional association for LGBT lobbyists, is holding a holiday reception.
RSVP | 1526 14th St NW | 6 PM
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The medical organization is hosting a party this holiday season to celebrate the hardworking professionals in the medical field.
RSVP | 317 Massachusetts Ave. NE | 5 PM
Thursday, December 8
EFF Speakeasy Happy Hour
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, the organization promoting individual rights in the digital world, is hosting a happy hour as a way to join together this holiday season.
RSVP | Rebellion | 1836 18th St. NW | 5:30 PM
Data Coalition
The group that advocates for industry standards is celebrating the season at this cheerful event.
RSVP | 1003 K St. NW, Suite 200 | 5 PM
House Techie Happy Hour
Grab a drink with technology policy professionals at the House Techie Happy Hour.
RSVP | 1310 Longworth HOB | 5 PM
Leidos Digital Solutions Year End Reception
Cocktails and food samples will bring together the cyber security professionals with their friends and family for this year-end reception.
RSVP | Rayburn House Office Building | 45 Independence Ave. SW Gold Room | 6 PM
Monday, December 12
Foreign Policy Magazine
Foreign Policy, the public affairs and international policy magazine, is hosting a holiday party at the Four Seasons.
RSVP | Four Seasons | 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW | 6 PM
Tuesday, December 13
Taste of the States
The American Farm Bureau, the nonprofit farming organization, is hosting a holiday party at the Holiday Inn filled with tastings designed for the season.
RSVP | Holiday Inn | 550 C St. SW | 6 PM
Wednesday, December 14
TechNet
Resources and technology tools are found at TechNet that help with all IT issues. The holiday celebration will be held at Hank’s Oyster Bar and is an opportunity to join technology professionals to celebrate the season.
RSVP | Hank’s Oyster Bar on Capitol Hill | 633 Pennsylvania Ave SE | 5 PM
Arnold & Porter’s 12 Days of Congress
The international law firm of Arnold & Porter’s is celebrating the holiday with a cocktail reception.
RSVP | 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW | 6 PM
