Banner for the "Wacky & Whimsical Washingtonian Tea" at THEARC, featuring colorful stars and a red-striped design, all with a touch of AfterDark@THEARC magic. Perfect for setting the mood before our Gala night unfolds.

16th Annual Wacky and Whimsical Washingtonian Tea

Sunday, March 9, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

THEARC 1901 Mississippi Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20020

Join us for the Wacky and Whimsical Washingtonian Tea for THEARC as we celebrate Building Bridges Across the River’s dedicated service to residents east of the Anacostia River. Held on THEARC’s campus, this family-friendly event offers an afternoon of fun, complete with exciting performances, games for all ages, door prizes, and more. Don’t miss this festive Sunday tea—perfect for the whole family!

Thank you to our 2025 Tea Co-Chairs:
Kate Azevedo
Gwendolyn Lohse
Emily Sower

If you would like to support, please click here.

Interested in sponsorship details? You can find the packet information here.

Questions? Contact Sarah Shindler at sshindler@thearcdc.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Washington Monument

The Alisann & Terry Collins Foundation

Smithsonian

Kennedy Center

Kate & Romeu Azevedo

Tidal Basin

The Ritz Family

Roberta Saxon

Cherry Blossom

Emily Sower Residential

Lisa Helem

Juve Beauty Lounge

Gwendolyn Lohse & James Assey

RBC Wealth Management

Lisa Smith

Host Committee

Hastie & Amir Afkhami

Veronica Bahar

Jennifer Chilton

Darah & Clarence Franklin

Julia & Bob Ghafouri

Kathryn Minor Jones & Geoff Jones

Suzanne & Colin Kimpel

Sara & Chris Lange

Melissa & Zach Leonsis

Shannon & Andrew McMahon

Courtney & Carl Metz

Sandy & Jay Morse

Erin & Matt Ritz

Allison & Zeke Roeser

Molly & Matt Saxon

Julie & Ryan Sciullo

Stacie & Chris Seline

Lauren Shaver

Peter & Lindsay Snell

Christopher Taylor

Kimball Wood & Eric Bruce

At the AfterDark@THEARC Gala, three people are smiling at a formal event. Two young girls in lavender dresses stand with an older woman in a floral dress, capturing the elegance of the evening.
Two musicians seated on chairs, one playing a saxophone and the other a clarinet, perform on stage with a podium and large screen displaying the words "Annual Wacky and Whimsical Washingtonian Tea" in the background.
Guests at the Gala, seated at tables in a vibrant event space adorned with pink, yellow, and blue curtains, attentively watch the large screen where a man speaks. The air buzzes with excitement as AfterDark@THEARC brings the evening to life.
The Annual Wacky and Whimsical Washingtonian Tea presents a set dining table adorned with tiered trays of pastries, plates, utensils, glasses, and small bowls of fruit. A dark blue tablecloth drapes elegantly over the setting, surrounded by silver chairs.