Join us for Latin Night!

Saturday, April 20, 2024

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Catholic University of America

Caldwell Auditorium - Caldwell Hall

620 Michigan Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20064

DC Social Collective & Inspira Dance have teamed up to invite you to our Latin Night this coming January!

No partner or dance experience is needed to come out and enjoy yourself! The first portion of the evening will include a beginner-friendly lesson followed by social dancing.

Attire: Comfortable & Classy!

What's Included:

1 hour beginner Salsa & Bachata lesson

3 hours of social dancing

Cash Bar (Unfortunately, due to last minute logistical issues, we are unable to provide a cash bar)

Pre-Sale Tickets

$15 per individual
$25 per couple

Door Tickets

$20 per individual
$30 per couple

CUA Student Discount!

All Catholic U grads and undergrads can receive 50% off!

Email us a picture of your student ID to info@dcsocialcollective.com for an online promo code or show us proof at the door to receive the discount.

Sponsored by

The Graduate Student Association at The Catholic University of America

Join us for our 3rd Annual St. Joseph's Ball!

Saturday, March 23rd

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Address:

Father O'Connell Hall

The Catholic University of America

597-599 Michigan Ave NE Washington, DC 20064

St. Joseph's Ball is an annual formal event in celebration for St. Joseph's Feast Day to promote chastity, purity, and true romance as modeled in the betrothal of St. Joseph and Mary. The event is in collaboration with our friends and partners at Inspira Dance.

All young adults ages 18-35 are welcome.

Attire: Formal - Black tie optional

What's Included:

1 hour beginner Swing lesson with professional instructors

3 hours of social dancing

Live performance by Starting Early Band

Cash Bar

Light hors d'oeuvres

Early Bird Tickets

**END March 2, 2024 @11:59 PM**

$45 per individual
$70 per couple

Regular Tickets

**ON SALE March 3, 2024**

$65 per individual
$110 per couple

Door Tickets

$80 per individual
$140 per couple

CLICK TO PURCHASE

CUA Students - 50% Off All Tickets

A 50% discount is available for all graduate and undergraduate CUA students. To claim your 50% coupon code, please email a screenshot of your CUA student ID to info@dcsocialcollective.com.

LIVE MUSIC

Starting Early

Starting Early is a rock trio made up of brothers Rory and Declan O'Donnell on guitars, along with Paul Mosimann on percussion.

When not working on their own music, they can be seen playing blends of modern and classic rock sets at top venues in the D.C. area.

Follow them on social media to catch our upcoming performances!

The St. Joseph’s Ball is Sponsored by

We cordially invite you to join DSC for

a romantic and classy French Valentine's mixer

Saturday, February 17th

Our upcoming event promises to be an unforgettable evening in the heart of Old Town Alexandria filled with cultural themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, and dancing!

Address

Union Square

204 South Royal Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Event Details

8 pm

Cocktail Reception

9 pm - Late

Dance & Social

The evening includes:

- Cocktail reception

- Cash bar

- French dessert bar

- Hor d'oeurves

- Dancing

**Each ticket purchased includes 2 free cocktails**

Purchase Tickets

$65 per individual

$97.50 per couple

**This event will sell out with limited capacity**

Join us for Swing Night!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Catholic University of America

Caldwell Auditorium - Caldwell Hall

620 Michigan Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20064

DC Social Collective & Inspira Dance have teamed up to invite you to our Swing Night this coming January!

No partner or dance experience is needed to come out and enjoy yourself! The first portion of the evening will include a beginner-friendly lesson followed by social dancing.

Attire: semi-formal to formal

What's Included:

1 hour beginner East Coast Swing lesson

3 hours of social dancing

Cash Bar

Pre-Sale Tickets

$15 per individual
$25 per couple

Door Tickets

$20 per individual
$30 per couple

CUA Student Discount!

All Catholic U grads and undergrads can receive 50% off!

Email us a picture of your student ID to info@dcsocialcollective.com for an online promo code or show us proof at the door to receive the discount.

Sponsored by

The Graduate Student Association at The Catholic University of America

DC Social Collective is hosting its 3rd Annual Country Summer Nights party featuring country music and line dancing, food, drinks, and live music by Leesburg's finest Cowpoke Band! Let’s celebrate the American way and get back to our roots: bring your friends, beer, and cowboy boots!

Details

Saturday, August 12

6 PM - Midnight

Live Music: 7:30-9:30 PM

Address

Whiffletree Farm

8717 Springs Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186

*BYOB

*Bring a side dish to share!

*Grill On-Site

Purchase Tickets

$10 pre-sale

$15 at the door

Cowpoke Band

Cowpoke is a unique trio that performs an eclectic mix of originals and covers, spanning many genres like country, folk, pop, and rock. Blues and jazz elements also permeate throughout each set, as the band draws its sound from an encyclopedia of musical influences. Cowpoke’s music transforms familiar tunes into something distinct and current. Be ready to hear powerful vocals, blistering sax lines, and captivating drum beats as Cowpoke takes you on a journey full of non-stop fun.

Members

Kalman Weinstein (Kal) on Vocals and Guitar

Brian Cambrel (BC) on Saxophones

Ryan Clark (SeaLark) on Drums

Kal, founder and frontman of Cowpoke, has put together an elite group of musicians. Kal is known for his amazingly distinct voice. Kal has studied guitar privately, and has been live performing for nearly a decade.

Brian, on saxophones, is a music teacher, performer, and composer with over 15 years of experience. Brian is professionally trained with a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Shepherd University and a master’s degree in music composition from Columbia College Chicago.

Ryan, on drums, is a freelance musician and has performed in the DMV area for years on both drum set and orchestral percussion. Ryan is professionally trained with a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Shepherd University.

Un-wine-d with us this summer for a relaxing evening summer picnic on the waterfront of Old Town Alexandria!

Help us celebrate 2 years of building authentic community and bring your blankets, bottles and besties!

Details

Drinks (BYOB). Please consider bringing a side dish to share. Enjoy an evening filled with fellowship, music and dancing!

RSVP & Charitable Donation Options

Address

Founders Park

351 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Join DC Social Collective and Ben-David Warner Band this June 24 at Bar Bao located in the heart of downtown Arlington for a concert, happy hour, and fellowship with young adults!

Tickets

$10 adv (online)

$15 at the door

Address

Bar Bao

3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Purchase Tickets

Join our community for a festive afternoon social at the Winery at Bull Run, October 15, from 3:30-6:30PM!

Experience our private 3 hour social escape from the hustle and bustle of your daily life to a simpler time—where you can relax in the beautiful Virginia countryside with your friends, family, and partners and sip delicious, award-winning Virginia wine!

Ticket proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington organization to support the poor, especially the homeless, immigrant newcomers at-risk and persons with mental and developmental disabilities in the D.C. area.

Donation for attendance: $15

Purchase Tickets

*Open Invite!

*Wear your best fall flannel attire!

*Bring your own food :)

*Please no pets, coolers, or outside beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Marie Miller: Live on the Lawn

Come join us for a relaxing summer evening of food, drink, and live music with Marie Miller. The concert will be from 8-9 PM.

*100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the work of the Sisters of Life for mothers and babies. www.sistersoflife.org*

Marie Miller is a singer/songwriter and mandolin player from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Her favorite performance was for Pope Francis and 700,000 attendees in Philadelphia, PA. Miller’s music was featured on ABC's Dancing with Stars, SiriusXM, Billboard.com, and The Huffington Post. Her past performances include opening for Five for Fighting, The Backstreet Boys, Train, Sara Evans, The Wallflowers, Matt Maher, and American Idol Kris Allen. www.mariemillermusic.com.

Minimum Donation:

$15 pre-sale

$20 at the door

Feel free to bring a lawn chair. We'll open up the fire pit in the evening!

Purchase Tickets Here

OPEN INVITE

Ladies please bring sides.

Men please bring meat.

BYOB

6024 Crest Park Dr., Riverdale, MD 20737

Join us for a networking happy hour and panel discussion on empowering Catholic professionals at Bar Bao on Thursday, 28 April from 6-9pm!

About this event:

DC Social Collective (DCSC) and DC Catholic Professionals (DCCP) are partnering to host a professional networking happy hour on Thursday April, 28 from 6-9pm at Bar Bao, Arlington, VA. Come join us and make new connections! From 7-7:45pm, Pascal Hensel from DCCP will moderate a panel (speaers to be announced) to discuss empowering and living out Catholicism in today’s workplace. Otherwise, this event is for us to gather, catch up, make connections, rub elbows, and enjoy some happy-hour-priced food and drinks! Bring your business cards!

Tickets: $5 Cover via Eventbrite: Purchase Tickets Here

(Tickets give you special deals at the bar)

Bring your Valentine, Galentine, or Palentine and join the largest young adult community in D.C. & Arlington for a classy evening of hors d’ouvres, open bar, & live music!

Must be 21+. Attire: Semi-formal

Presale Tickets: $30 per person/$45 per couple

Purchase Tickets Here

See Who's Going!