Entertainment & Sports Arena: November 2021 Newsletter

'Tis the Season to Give

On November 23, the 22nd annual Feast of Sharing took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Serve DC teamed up with Safeway and Events DC to package 5,000 meals & gift bags that will be provided to to 19 nonprofits in all wards across the district.

This year, due to the COVID19 pandemic, Feast of Sharing did not include the traditional live event with a crowd. 

The meal boxes included a turkey sandwich with condiments, a side potato salad, a granola bar, an apple, a juice box, a bottle of water, and utensils. The gift bags contain winter clothing accessories and personal protective items, including a winter hat and scarf, a pair of gloves and socks, a face mask, and a toilet kit.

“For over two decades, we have proudly joined with Safeway and other dedicated area partners to host this beloved citywide event in support of our community,” Gregory A. O’Dell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Events DC said. “Safeway Feast of Sharing, Reimagined unites communities across the District by providing nutritious meals and personal items to neighbors in all eight Wards through the support of vital community service organizations. We are thankful to continue our practice of service and gratitude especially during times like these and in the years to come.”

The Ultimate Foodie Outing Returns to DC

The 15th annual MetroCooking DC Show returns to the Washington Convention Center December 4-5, 2021.

Enjoy cooking demos and book signings with top Celebrity Chefs including DMV's own Carla Hall. Sample from over 50 local restaurants in the Grand Tasting Pavilion and learn new home cooking techniques and tips in the Taste Talks.

Shop with hundreds of specialty food vendors in the exhibitor marketplace to find the perfect Christmas gift or new hot sauce. 

Holiday Hoops Fest Returns to Entertainment & Sports Arena

The 3rd annual Events DC Holiday Hoops Fest features the College of Charleston vs. University of Rhode Island men’s basketball teams at Entertainment & Sports Arena on Sunday, December 19, 2021. 

Doors open at 1:00 pm, Tip Off approximately 2:00 pm.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or via the venue box office, which is open Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

UConn and Georgetown University Face Off at Entertainment & Sports Arena

The Georgetown University women’s basketball team announced it will play host to the UConn Huskies at Entertainment & Sports Arena, home of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. In conjunction with Events DC, the Hoyas will host the Huskies in a BIG EAST showdown on Wednesday, January 5 at 7 p.m.

This will be the 55th meeting between the squads and just the third since the Huskies rejoined the BIG EAST in 2020. Georgetown is coached by Head Coach James Howard in his fifth season on the Hilltop. UConn is the reigning BIG EAST Champion as well as an 11-time NCAA Champion. Last season, the Huskies advanced to the NCAA Final Four and featured consensus NCAA Player of the Year Paige Bueckers as well as Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma.

Tickets for the must-see matchup are be available on Ticketmaster.com. 

All Elite Wrestling Returns to DC

Enjoy 2 NIGHTS of LIVE televised wresting action on January 19th for AEWDynamite & January 21 for AEWRampage.  

This event marks All Elite Wrestling’s return to Washington D.C. for the first time since the debut episode of Dynamite took place at the Capitol One Arena on October 2, 2019.

Tickets on sale December 3 at 10AM ET.

Community Grant Awardee Spotlight: ARCH Development Organization

Nestled on Martin Luther King Avenue, in Ward 8, ARCH is a neighborhood-based organization with its entire focus on the economic regeneration of Washington DC’s Historic Community of Anacostia, using arts, culture, and the creative economy.

ARCH has remained committed to Anacostia since 1986 by fueling partnerships with the residents and stakeholders to retain Anacostia’s historic charm through programs that promote art for and by underrepresented populations East of the River. They were awarded during FY2020, Cycle 2 for their commitment to promoting artists East of the River.

To learn more about what ARCH is doing East of the River, click here.