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WEDNESDAY
February 3, 2010
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Workhouse Celebrates Black History Month Featuring an Exhibition. View the works of several well-known African American artists, including Margo Humphrey, Michael B. Platt, Preston Sampson, Stan… Workhouse Arts Center. (Festival - Cultural). 703-584-2900 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 9:00 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- 9:00 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 12:15 pm | Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
| 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm | Wednesday Jazz. Corcoran Gallery of Art. (Performance - Musical). 202- 6391827 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Pay What You Can Night. We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations. Now, simply "Pay What… The Improvisation. (Performance - Comedic). 202-296-7008 |
| 7:00 pm | Jack's Mannequin.  Performing live. 9:30 Club. (Arts - Concerts). 202-265-0930 |
| 7:30 pm | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Performing live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Dance). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:30 pm | The Rivalry - Theatrical Production. Performed live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-347-4833 |
| 7:30 pm | Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic. More than 60 of Disney's captivating characters and their unforgettable stories come to life in this commemorative celebration,… 1st Mariner Arena. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 410-727-7811 |
| 7:30 pm | The Four of Us. A play by Itamar Moses, directed by Daniel DeRaey, explores the nature of friendship, memory and what happens when your dreams c… Theater J. (Performance - Theater). 202-777-3210 |
| 7:30 pm | Orestes. Performed live. Folger Elizabethan Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-347-4833 |
| 7:30 pm | I Am My Own Wife. Performed live. The Signature Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 703-218-6500 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Loren Westbrook, Rock Cello
. This multi-faceted artist, a veteran of performances on NPR and at the Kennedy Center and acclaimed chamber ensembles, performs… The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Concerts). 301-581-5100 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Ha-Ha at Ri Ra. Live standup comedy show by local aspiring comics. $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members. Ri Ra Irish Pub. (Performance - Comedic). 703-248-9888 |
| 8:00 pm | Buckwheat Zydeco. "One of the best party bands in America" - The New York Times. The Barns of Wolf Trap Stage. (Arts - Concerts). 703-938-2404 |
| 8:00 pm | Antony and Cleopatra. Using a thrilling blend of music, movement, and dance, Synetic Theater will lay bare the heart of this doomed and legendary affa… Lansburgh Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 202-547-1122 |
| 9:30 pm | The Four of Us. A play by Itamar Moses, directed by Daniel DeRaey, explores the nature of friendship, memory and what happens when your dreams c… Theater J. (Performance - Theater). 202-777-3210 |
| AFI Silver Presents: Screen Valentines - Great Movie Romances. In time for Valentine's Day and throughout February, AFI Silver offers a selection of great movie romances, from 1930s screwball… AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 |
Retail Events
| 7:30 pm | Kia Dupree - Reading and Signing of Damaged. Kia Dupree reads from and signs copies of her new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 301-499-2173 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Georgetown Hoyas vs. South Florida Bulls. NCAA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - College Basketball). 202-628-3200 |
Community
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Decatur House Museum -- Tour. Tour of the house designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America's first professional architect, at 1600 H Street NW . The Stephen Decatur House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-842-0920 |
| 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 |
| 10:15 am | True Lies / True Lives: Famous Spies of the 20th Century. In this eye-opening series, a distinguished group of current and former senior intelligence officers and scholars share their pe… International Spy Museum. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 202-654-0946 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters.. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | The Self-Promotion Workshops. These 2-hour topical workshops are interactive hands-on help for your marketing and self-promotional efforts. When you come to t… All About Youniversity. (Educational - Workshop). 703-752-6166 |
| 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking Course
. Attend a 4-class cooking course on cancer prevention and survival, including lectures by Dr. Neal Barnard, the president of the… The Cancer Project. (Educational - Class). 202-527-7339 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Trees in the City Class
. This module consists of three nights of class on consecutive Wednesdays. You must attend all three classes to complete the cours… Casey Trees. (Educational - Class). 202-833-4010 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance, offers over 50 belly dance classes each week at over 7 DC area loctations. Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | CHAW Presents Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Composer, songwriter, vocalist, Dr. Ysaye Barnwell in an evening of community and song, singers and non-singers alike will sha… Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Community - Lecture). 202-547-6839 |
| 8:15 pm- 9:15 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance, offers over 50 belly dance classes each week at over 7 DC area loctations. Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 |
| 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 | |
| Singles Cooking Class - "Cooking Up a Love Life". A fun way to meet other singles who enjoy food and wine in a relaxed environment while learning your way around the kitchen and… Open Kitchen. (Educational - Class). 703-334-1504 | |
| A Collections Conversation. "George Washington in the Dumbarton House Collection," presented by Emily L Schulz, Deputy Director and Curator at the Society… Dumbarton House. (Community - Lecture). 202-337-2288 |
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 | Prix Fixe Lunch. A 3-course menu is offered for lunch, in addition to the regular menu and specials. Bastille DC. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-519-3776 |
| 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- 4:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm | French - Asian Dinner and Drink Specials. Felix. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-483-3549 |
| 6:00 pm | Wednesday Night Special. Wednesday night special features: $12 Yuengling pitchers, $5 burgers, cheeseburgers and veggie burgers (cheese included, additio… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 |
| 6:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Wednesdays. Featuring 1/2 price cheese sandwich and lounge dog, $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm. Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416 |
| Mexican Night. Enjoy Nachos Grande and a Margarita. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-872-9501 | |
| 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 | Corona special. Half-price nachos and $2. Coronas. 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- 8:00 pm | Rail Cocktails. Cocktails made with Smirnoff, Beefeater, Bacardi, Cuervo, Jack Daniels, Dewars and Canadian Club are $4.50. 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 2:00 am | The Ladies Hour. An upscale, sexy, flirty event for ladies in the life. Hosted by R Kristi Events and CitiMerge.com. Reservations are being accep… Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-775-1882 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | McGinty's Poker Night. Join McGinty's every Wednesday for one of the area's biggest poker tournaments with over 50 players. Free to play with a chance… McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-587-1270 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Wicked Wednesdays. With DJ XTA-C & DJ Los. No cover charge, plenty of drink specials and the best indoor / outdoor beach party in the area. Joe's Crab Shack. (Nightlife - Parties). 301-947-4377 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Level 2. This ultra exclusive lounge features a private elevator exposing you to the ambiance which is Level II. VIP bottle service, vale… Steve's Bar Room. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-686-5990 |
| 9:00 pm | Hump Day Groovez. Hump Day Groovez is a weekly musical series that takes in the Langston Room. No room charge assessed to the artist who is perfor… Busboys and Poets. (Nightlife - Live Music). 202-387-7638 |
| Wednesday Nite Sessions. Resident Djs: at 10PM - DJ Cosgroove-DC, spinning funky and Hard House; at 11PM - DJ Redskin-DC, spinning B-More and DNB. Cafe Japone. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-223-1573 |
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