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MONDAY
MLK Jr Birthday
January 18, 2010
Headliners
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Family Festival
. Special films and other presentations will be featured throughout the holiday weekend. "Freedom Songs from the Civil Rights Move… National Museum of American History. (Festival - Film Festival). 202-357-2700 |
| 11:00 am | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance. Presentation of colors by the honor guard, and a live performance by a local school organization are featured on this national h… Sidney R. Yates Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-208-5815 |
| 11:00 am | King: A Filmed Record - Montgomery to Memphis (MLK). A compilation of documentary footage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from the Montgomery bus boycott to the "I Have a Dream" spee… AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 |
| 1:00 pm | Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers.  NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-397-SEAT |
| 1:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Ceremony. A wreath will be laid on the steps where the 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech was given. Students from Watkins Elementary School wil… Lincoln Memorial. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-426-6841 |
| 6:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concert: Let Freedom Ring. Georgetown University and the Kennedy Center present a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, as p… John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Arts - Concerts). 202-467-4600 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Family Festival
. Special films and other presentations will be featured throughout the holiday weekend. "Freedom Songs from the Civil Rights Move… National Museum of American History. (Festival - Film Festival). 202-357-2700 |
| 11:00 am | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance. Presentation of colors by the honor guard, and a live performance by a local school organization are featured on this national h… Sidney R. Yates Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-208-5815 |
| 1:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Ceremony. A wreath will be laid on the steps where the 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech was given. Students from Watkins Elementary School wil… Lincoln Memorial. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-426-6841 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first e… National Geographic Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-857-8637 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | The Timkov Collection. From the collection of Timothy and Lisa Wyman, landscapes by Russian painter Nikolai Timkov (1912-1993). The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-581-5157 |
| 11:00 am | King: A Filmed Record - Montgomery to Memphis (MLK). A compilation of documentary footage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from the Montgomery bus boycott to the "I Have a Dream" spee… AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 |
| 6:00 pm | Millennium Stage. Different performing and visual artists are featured each night. Free admission. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 202-467-4600 |
| 6:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concert: Let Freedom Ring. Georgetown University and the Kennedy Center present a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, as p… John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Arts - Concerts). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Hustlin' Yo Flow Mondays. Poetry and comedy every Monday with some of the best poets and comedians in the metro area, headliners who have appeared on Def… Takoma Station Tavern. (Performance - Comedic). 202-829-1937 |
| Killer Stilts Jazz, Funk, Blues, Feminist, Justice Band. Pam Parker, Susan Faucon, Liz Briones and Claudette Monet are the Dames of Killer Stilts. These spectacular Divas sing, squabble… Blues Alley. (Arts - Concerts). 202-337-4141 |
Retail Events
| 7:00 pm | Gretchen Rubin - Discussion and Signing of The Happiness Project. Gretchen Rubin discusses and signs copies of her new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 202-686-8270 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers. NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-397-SEAT |
Community
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Tour -- John F. Kennedy Center. Meet at Level A Parking Plaza for tour led by members of Friends of the Kennedy Center.. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-4168340. |
| 10:00 am- 12:45 pm | Highlights Tour. Tour commences from West End Docents' Station.. Washington National Cathedral. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-537-6207 |
| 10:15 am- 5:15 pm | Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution. Visitors will feel the flutter in one of the most educational, entertaining and experiential exhibits yet, an integrated resourc… National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700 |
| 10:30 am- 12:00 pm | Hirshhorn Museum -- Permanent Collection Tour. Tour begins at the Information Desk, at 7th and Independence Avenue SW.. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-357-2700 |
| 11:00 am | Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour. Half-hour guided walking tour focuses on contributions of African-American slaves who built and managed George and Martha Washin… George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-780-2000 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Tour -- Library of Congress. Tour commences in the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building. Library of Congress. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-707-8000 |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Permanent Exhibit. Tour the gardens designed by Beatrix Ferrand and honored by Stravinsky in his famous Concerto, and the galleries of the famous B… Dumbarton Oaks. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-339-6410 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm | Dance / Drumming Classes: Folkloric Afro Cuban, Salsa, Rueda, and More. Taught by master Cuban dancer and instructor, Oscar Rousseaux. Class instruction days and times vary. Alafia Professional Dance Studio. (Educational - Class). 202-997-4344 |
| America's Most Wanted Studio Productions. John Walsh's America's Most Wanted Studio, a state of the art facility, is located permanently at the museum, and live broadcast… National Museum of Crime & Punishment. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-393-1099 | |
| Mondays in the Mansion: Calligraphy
. Calligrapher Ann Pope leads this session for beginners in the art of writing, based on the late 10th-century book The Foundation… The Mansion at Strathmore. (Educational - Workshop). 301-581-5100 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
. Hello district poker players, we are excited to announce our return. We're offering more chips and great prizes. The Barking Dog. (Gaming - Poker). 301-654-0022 |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Poker Nights. Texas Hold 'em tournaments with a free buy in. The top game winners will receive prizes. Registration starts at 6pm. Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. (Gaming - Poker). 301-252-8930 |
Dining Specials
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. Urbana Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-956-6650 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Prix Fixe Lunch. A 3-course meal with complimentary glass of wine is offered on weekdays. Bistro Francais. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-338-3830 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | 3-Course Lunch. A prix-fixe menu is offered during the week for lunch with different specials each day. Chef's American Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 301-862-0380 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Prix Fixe Weekday Lunch. A special 3-course option is offered in addition to the regular menu. 2941. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-270-1500 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Express Lunch Buffet. All you can eat pasta, pizza, soup, salads and more are offered on weekdays. Extra Virgin. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-998-8474 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | 30-Minute 3-Course Lunch. Enjoy a contemporary French prix-fixe lunch on weekdays. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-730-8700 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Buffet and Boxed Lunches. For those in a hurry on weekdays, a choice of several quick lunch options is featured. Indique Heights. (Dining - Dining Specials). 301-656-4822 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | 3-Course Power Lunch. A quick, prix fixe lunch menu is offered on weekdays, in addition to the regular menu. Poste. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-783-6060 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Lunch Box. A quick, 4-course prix fixe menu including salads, pasta, entree, sides and dessert is featured on weekdays. Teatro Goldoni. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-955-9494 |
| 12:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A prix fixe 2-course soup or salad plus entree lunch is offered on weekdays. Fahrenheit. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-912-4110 |
| 12:00 pm- 2:45 pm | Executive and Boxed Lunches. Special custom lunches are available for those in a hurry on weekdays. Indique. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-244-6600 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Half Price Pizza Night. Enjoy large cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or veggie pizzas at half price. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Chadwick's Happy Hour. Enjoy $2 domestic bottles, $2 house wine, $2.50 rail drinks and margaritas and half price Buffalo Wings and Stuffed Potato. Chadwick's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-333-2565 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Pour House Happy Hour. Weekday happy hour featuring: $3 Bud Light drafts, Miller Lite drafts and Yuengling drafts; $4 Svedka, Svedka Flavors and Jim Be… Pour House. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-546-0779 |
| 4:00 pm | Wing Night. Feast classic Buffalonian Wings for 25 cents each. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
| 5:00 pm | Ladies Night @ My Brother's Place. Featuring $1 Miller Lite draft and $1 Rail Drinks 9pm-11pm and 1/2 price appetizers after 5pm. My Brother's Place. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-347-1350 |
| 5:00 pm | Z-Burger's FroZen Happy Hour
. Just start your week with a tasty cold milkshake from D.C.'s most popular burger joint. With over 75 flavors to choose from and… Z-Burger. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-533-4839 |
| 6:00 pm | Barbecue Dining and Drink Specials. Specials offered every week. Old Glory. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-337-3406 |
| 6:00 pm | Monday Night Specials. Monday night offers $10 Bud Light & Miller Lite pitchers and $5 Carolina Sliders.. Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 |
| 6:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Mondays. Features 1/2 price appetizers, $3 - Rail 6-9pm and $2 -Drafts 6-9pm. Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416 |
| 1/2 Price Burger Night. Purchase any draft beer and get a 1/2 price 1/2 pound Angus beef burger. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-265-1600 | |
| 30-Minute 3-Course Lunch. A prix-fixe meal including a non-alcoholic beverage is served on weekdays. IndeBleu. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-333-2538 |
Nightlife
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Tune Inn Happy Hour. At happy hour get $1 off all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Bedrock Billiards Happy Hour. Specials include Rail drafts and Miller Lite $3. Bedrock Billiards. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-7665 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Assorted dining and drink specials. Extended until 9PM on Mondays. Sheisse Haus. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-1001 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour at Garrett's. Monday through Friday Happy Hour is from 4pm to 7pm. Come in and join us for three full hours where we offer drink deals and hal… Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-333-1033 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Asylum Happy Hour. Featuring $1.50 tacos, $.50 wings and $1 off rail drinks. Asylum. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-9353 |
| 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Club Heaven & Hell Happy Hour. Extended happy hour including specially priced appetizers and entrees. Drink specials include all domestic bottles $3 including… Club Heaven and Hell. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-4355 |
| 5:30 pm | Wine by the Bottle. Choose from an extensive collection of wines by the bottle for half-price all night long. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782 |
| 6:00 pm | When It Rains... We Pour. When it rains, we pour $2 drafts. Some restrictions apply -- snow is not rain. Toledo Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-986-5416 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | McGinty's Brainstormer Pub Quiz. Test out your trivia knowledge against 25 or more teams at one of the area's biggest weekly trivia venues. Free to play with dri… McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-587-1270 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Pub Trivia. Come on out with your team of up to six to challenge yourselves in our first quiz, and continue with new and challenging quizzes… McGinty's Public House and Restaurant. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 703-414-3555 |
| Cicero's Lounge. Dance/DJ night hosted by DJ Dreamy Sal, unless there is a special show scheduled. All drinks are half-price. Metro Cafe. (Nightlife - Dance). 202-588-9118 | |
| Killer Stilts Jazz, Funk, Blues Band
. Pam Parker, Susan Faucon and Amafujo are the Dames of Killer Stilts. These spectacular Divas sing, squabble and laugh out loud… Twins Jazz. (Nightlife - Jazz). 301-793-6550 |
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