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The EventGuide SATURDAY February 20, 2010 Headliners12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | USA Olympic Curling Expo. The hotel will host The Washington Hilton Garden Downtown Capital Curling Expo presented by Coca-Cola. Olympic curling events wi
Hilton Garden Inn. (Sports - Olympics). 703-534-4600 |
FestivalsThe Arts9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Capitol Hill Art League Opens All Media Show. The Capitol Hill Art League opens its next no-theme all media exhibit of original art work with a reception and gallery talk for
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Arts - Gallery Opening). 202-547-6839 | 9:30 am- 2:00 pm | Jacqueline's Art Exhibition. "Arts of Jacqueline - East meeting West," Impressionism oil paintings by Jacqueline Yang, feature Koi fish, flowers and landscap
Citibank. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-365-6151 | 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- 3:00 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 | National Symphony Orchestra.  Performing live. Family Theater. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 202-467-4600 | 12:00 pm- 12:45 pm | Introduction to The Phillips Collection. A tour highlighting special features of the Collection. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 | | 1:30 pm | Bolshoi Ballet. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 202-467-4600 | | 1:30 pm | National Symphony Orchestra.  Performing live. Family Theater. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 202-467-4600 | | 2:00 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 | | 2:00 pm | Grease.  Performed live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 | | 2:00 pm | Orestes.  Performed live. Folger Elizabethan Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-347-4833 | | 2:30 pm | Mark Russell.  Performing live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 202-347-4833 | | 3:00 pm | Permanent Collection.  Presented live. Round House Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 240-644-1100 | | 3:30 pm | Hal Ketchum.  Performing live. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 703-549-7500 | | 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- 9:00 pm | Grundlehammer - The Rock Opera. The Baltimore Rock Opera Society proudly presents its debut production, an entirely original, medieval, fantasy rock opera comb
2640 Space. (Arts - Opera). 410-900-3954 | | 7:00 pm | American Giant. American Giant is a 90s and modern rock cover band from the DC / VA / MD area. American Giant not only plays the songs that you
McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270 | | 7:00 pm | Gallery After Hours Presents Word Beat. Enjoy an evening of percussion and spoken word poetry. Global jazz percussionist Tom Teasley and acclaimed singer / actor Charle
Workhouse Arts Center. (Performance - Staged Reading). 703-584-2900 | | 7:30 pm | Capitol Steps.  Former Congressional employees perform satirical skits and songs every Friday and Saturday in the Amphitheater. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-312-1300 | | 7:30 pm | Bolshoi Ballet. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 202-467-4600 | | 7:30 pm | Mark Russell.  Performing live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 202-347-4833 | | 8:00 pm | National Symphony Orchestra.  National Symphony Orchestra performs live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 202-467-4600 | | 8:00 pm | Celtic Woman.  Performing live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 410-752-4200 | 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Laugh Riot at the Hyatt. Live standup comedy show with 5 local comics, $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show. Rated R,
Hyatt Regency Bethesda. (Performance - Comedic). 301-657-1234 | 8:00 pm- 10:30 pm | Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. A dynamic mix of comedy and drama reveals an extended family struggling with the troubles of daily life while striving for roman
The Source Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-204-7741 | | 8:00 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 | | 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 | | 8:00 pm | John Mayer.  Performing live. Verizon Center. (Arts - Concerts). 202-628-3200 | | 8:00 pm | Grease.  Performed live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 | | 8:00 pm | The Fugitive. In this radical rewriting of Aeschylus presented by La Rinascita Theatre Company, a mute Orestes and a disturbed Electra try to
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Performance - Theater). 202-547-6839 | | 10:00 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 Events6:00 am- 5:00 pm | Open Air Farmers and Flea Markets. Held in Parking Lot 6. DC Armory. (Retail - Flea Market). 202-547-9077 | 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Urban Village Market. Weekly urban market featuring jewelry, textiles, new and reconditioned bicycles, clothing, vintage magazines, furnishings, print
Arlington's Urban Village Market at Court House. (Retail - Flea Market). 703-812-8881 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Weekend Outdoor Festival. Handmade crafts, jewelry and art from all over the world on exhibit and for sale. Market 5 Gallery. (Retail - Antique / Art Appraisals). 202-543-7293 | | 3:00 pm | Laura Bynum - Reading and Signing of Veracity. Laura Bynum reads from and signs copies of her new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 540-785-6171 | 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | "The World is Mine:" The Come Up Official Launch Party. The stars of the Come Up Book Series Chase Barnes, Bijon Hill, and Jordan Lindsay host the book release party. Our MC for the ni
The Park at 14th. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 202-727-7275 |
SportsFor ChildrenCommunity10:00 am- 1:00 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 | 10:00 am- 12:30 pm | D.C. TV & Movie Sites Tour
. Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows shot in Washington, DC. More than 30 locations from 50 movies
Union Station. (Educational - Bus Tour). 212-209-3370 | 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 | | 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- 12:30 pm | Courage! The Civil War in Washington. An interactive walking tour led by a character from the past. Relive the Civil War in our town through stories and drama. Rain o
Penn Quarter Outdoors. (Educational - Walking Tour). 301-588-9255 | 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 | 11:30 am- 5:00 pm | Wine Country Coach and Limo Tours. Veramar Vineyard. (Educational - Bus Tour). 540-955-5510 | 12:00 pm- 2:00 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 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters.. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 | 12:00 pm- 1:00 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 | 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Old Town Alexandria Tasting and Historical Walking Tour. DC Metro Food Tours offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours that bring you to some of the area's most historic an
Market Square. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-979-3370 | 1:00 pm- 2:30 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 | | 1:30 pm | Highlights Tours. Led by TM docents, Highlight Tours give visitors the chance to look more closely at items on display. The Textile Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-667-0441 | 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 | | | 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 |
MiscellaneousDining Specials6:00 am- 12:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday Breakfast. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-745-6920 | 7:00 am- 10:45 am | Contemporary French Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-730-8700 | 7:00 am- 2:30 pm | A La Carte Brunch. A special selection of breakfast and lunch entrees, appetizers desserts are served on weekends, accompanied by $5 mimosas. Jamieson Grille. (Dining - Brunch). 703-253-8640 | 8:00 am- 2:30 pm | Outdoor Brunch on Weekends. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring mimosas and outdoor seating. Jackson 20. (Dining - Brunch). 703-842-2790 | 8:00 am- 12:00 pm | Weekend Breakfast Brunch Buffet. Custom made eggs, waffles, breakfast meats, fruit, a bagel bar with an assortment of cream cheeses, and fresh juices are feature
Rod N Reel Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 410-257-2735 | 8:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. Urbana Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-956-6650 | 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Belgian and Euro-Fusion Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered each weekend, and every day in February. Belga Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 202-544-0100 | 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | All Day Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, crab cakes Benedict, omelettes, French toast, Bloody Marys, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and more are feat
The Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 202-797-7227 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Capitol Lounge Brunch. Featuring $5 Bloody Marys and $5 Mimosas. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Latin Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered at midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. Alto Plaza. (Dining - Brunch). 703-266-8811 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday Brunch. A special menu is offered midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. American Tap Room. (Dining - Brunch). 703-834-0400 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, French toast, waffles, omelettes, steak and eggs, and more are featured each weekend. Harry's Tap Room Clarendon. (Dining - Brunch). 703-778-7788 | 10:00 am- 3:30 pm | Seasonal Brunch on Weekends. Homemade scones and ginger butter are featured along with the creations of Chef Jonathan Seningen made from local, seasonal ingr
Hook. (Dining - Brunch). 202-625-4488 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Upscale Cocktail Brunch. An extensive menu is offered on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 703-437-5544 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Live Jazz Brunch. Enjoy an a la carte brunch accompanied by live jazz on weekends. Stars Bistro and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202- 4646464 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Classic American Brunch. Custom made omelettes, grits, burger Benedict, eggs Nova Scotia and more are featured on weekends. Tonic Restaurant @ Quigley's Pharmacy. (Dining - Brunch). 202-296-0211 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch on U Street. Crab omelettes, eggs Benedict, breakfast pizzas, French toast and more are featured on weekends. Ulah Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-234-0123 | 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Seasonal Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Light and healthy options are available for brunch in additional to traditional breakfast and lunch items. Kemble Park Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-966-5125 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | McGinty's Weekend Brunch. Delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Prix fixe and a la carte menus available with a Bloody Mary bar. McGinty's Public House. (Dining - Brunch). 301-587-1270 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Seasonal Brunch. Special brunch items are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Cedar Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-637-0012 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Butcher's Breakfast. A family-style homemade roast with 2 side orders, poached eggs, and a 'butchers breakfast' are featured on weekends. Commonwealth Gastropub. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-1400 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Organic Seasonal Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Darlington House. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-3722 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch in a Brewery. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-783-5454 | 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Brunch with Drink Specials. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring $5 mimosas and Svedka specials. Jack's Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-6767 | 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. Served in the Colonnade Room. Juniper. (Dining - Brunch). 202-457-5020 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Mexican Brunch. Skillet tacos, banana crepes and huevos rancheros are featured accompanied by sangria and margaritas. La Sandia. (Dining - Brunch). 703-893-2222 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Egg Bar. Omelettes and scrambles made to your order, and apple cider doughnut holes are featured on weekends. Redwood Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-5515 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Rooftop Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Tabaq Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-0965 | 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- 2:30 pm | A La Carte Regional Brunch. A special a la carte menu is offered on weekends. Blue Duck Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-419-6755 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | All Day Brunch. A great selection of traditional breakfast items is offered most of the day on weekends. Daily Grill - Tysons Corner. (Dining - Brunch). 703-288-5100 | 11:30 am- 5:00 pm | Georgetown Brunch. A special brunch menu is available all day on weekends. The Guards. (Dining - Brunch). 202-965-2350 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Tapas Brunch. In addition to the regular full tapas menu, a special brunch tapas menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 301-913-0003 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Tapas Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 202-628-7949 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | French Bistro Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Le Chat Noir. (Dining - Brunch). 202-244-2044 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A 3-course prix fixe brunch including a Champagne cocktail, in addition to the regular brunch and lunch menus, is offered. Mie N Yu. (Dining - Brunch). 202-333-6122 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | French A La Carte Brunch. An assortment of crepes, quiches, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar are featured on weekends, in addition to the regular a la
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda. (Dining - Brunch). 301-654-1234 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Traditional American Brunch. Breakfast meats, brunch potatoes, fritattas, smoked salmon, appetizers, desserts, a variety of salads and entrees are all featur
Tuscarora Mill. (Dining - Brunch). 703-478-1141 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Mediterranean Brunch. Ashta, tiginettes, patata hara and other specialty items are featured along with the regular lunch menu on weekends. Zaytinya. (Dining - Brunch). 202-638-0800 | 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 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Asian Brunch. A 3-course, prix fixe menu is offered midday on weekends, which includes a complimentary drink. Asia Nine Bar and Lounge. (Dining - Brunch). 202-629-4355 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Indique Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-4822 | 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 | 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330 | | | French Bistro Brunch. Popular French bistro items are offered each weekend. Bistro Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-328-1640 |
Nightlife| 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 | 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Happy Hour. Featuring $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm
. Toledo Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-986-5416 | 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Tune Inn Happy Hour. At happy hour get $1 off all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 | 8:00 pm- 10:30 pm | Happy Hour at Crush. Featuring Miller Light bottles at $1, Corona bottles $2 and Rail drinks $2. Crush. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-1111 | | 8:00 pm | Flaming Hot Blues Bands. Weekends deliver a strong performance with one of their reoccurring favorite Rockin' Blues bands. Madam's Organ Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-5370 | 10:00 pm- 3:30 am | Croma at Home Ultra Bar. Come party. Friday 18+, Saturdays 18 for girls - 21 for guys. 4 floors of different kinds of music
. Ultra Bar & Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-638-4663 | 10:00 pm- 3:30 am | Glow at Fur. Old School, 70s and 80s in the Mafia Lounge; Hip Hop, Dance and Top 40 in the Martini Lounge; House and International in the Min
Fur Night Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-271-1171 | 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Slackness Saturdays. The best in reggae, hip hop, dancehall, oldies but goodies ... all a dat. Turntable Restaurant & Disco. (Nightlife - DJ). 347-249-3976 | 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Ibiza Saturdays. Ibiza brings world-famed DJ's for a weekly electronic event like you have never heard. With names like Danny Tenaglia and David
Ibiza Night Club. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-552-1429 | | 10:00 pm | Guest List Event. 21-plus event. Music: Club Mix / hip hop / dance and more. Dress code enforced. Dress to impress. No sneakers or baggy wear. Dri
Stir Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-928-0500 | 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | "Three Magic Words". The entertainment teams that have provided you with some of the country's most inspiring events have something to say: We're bac
Teatro Goldoni. (Nightlife - Parties). 240-554-3033 |
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