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Christmas Formal 2023

  • Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, 20008 United States (map)

Season's greetings, Cambridge alumni of Washington, DC!

Cantab DC is delighted to announce this year's Christmas Formal:

Saturday, 16th of December, 2023
Commencing at Half Six
The Cosmos Club, Washington, DC


🎵 Oh, There’s No Place Like the Cosmos for the Holidays

This year, the Society welcomes alumni and friends to a sumptuous three-course Formal Dinner — with wine and carols to boot — at the historic Cosmos Club.

The Formal Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, commencing at 6:30pm.

The formal includes a prosecco welcome, a three-course Christmas feast (vegetarian option available), and plenty of wine in the proper formal tradition.


🎩 Attire

Dress code for the Formal Dinner is black tie. Gowns (and pennies) are optional but encouraged. Further Cosmos Club dress guidelines can be viewed here.


🥂 Menu

Starter: Butternut Squash Bisque

Popovers with Sweet Creamery Butter

Mains - Choice of:

  • Maple Leaf Duck Breast with Turnip Purée, Brussels Sprouts, Sautéed Mushrooms, & Charred Onions

  • Atlantic Salmon with Golden Polenta Cake, Leek & Savoy Cabbage Fondue, & Cider Gastrique

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding

💃 Next Steps

Click here to purchase tickets for the Christmas formal. All alumni, friends, and family are welcome!

  • Early Bird Tickets - First 30 tickets, $135 per person

  • Standard Tickets - Remaining tickets, $150 per person

Tickets are non-refundable, however they can be transferred. Transfer requests must be made in writing (email) to Cantab DC. Transferred tickets will retain the same dietary preference and/or dietary restrictions as indicated by the original ticket holder.

If you have any questions please email us at cantabsocdc@gmail.com.


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