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The EventGuide SATURDAY April 24, 2010 Festivals10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Glitz Saturdays. Glitz Saturdays premiers with a special performance from Miami Beach Aerialist Superstar Martika Guerrero performing in DC for J
MCCXXIII Nightclub. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-335-1879 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | 28th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show. Exemplifying innovation, creativity and technical merit, each of the 120 exhibitors reflects the story of contemporary American
National Building Museum. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 202-633-5006 | 11:30 am- 5:30 pm | Wine Tasting. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made and enjoy free samples in the Tasting Room. Veramar Vineyard. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510 |
The Arts10:00 am- 8:00 pm | Artist Members Exhibition. Washington Printmakers Artists will exhibit while Amnesty International Human Rights Arts Festival occurs in their regular space
ArtSpring. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-495-3525 | 10:30 am- 10:00 pm | Cheer & Dance Championship
. Squads from all over the East Coast compete in a fun event. Price includes the competition and a fun-filled day at Kings Dominio
Kings Dominion - Kingswood Amphitheatre. (Performance - Dance). 443-650-USA1 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Exhibition: Congressional Children's Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Once again the Lorton Arts Foundation is pleased to partner with Congressman Gerry Connolly. All high school students residing i
Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 701-584-2900 | 11:30 am- 9:30 pm | Vernissage with Philippine Painter, Illustrator and Designer Nilo Santiago. Nilo Santiago showcases his collection of artwork reflecting his Philippine roots and inspirations from Asian art forms. Eightee
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-333-0111 | 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 | 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Water is LIfe: African Nomads on the Brink. This exhibition of photography by Ariane Kirtley highlights the struggles of the people of Azawak, a remote area of Niger, as th
The Bing Stanford in Washington Art Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 202-332-6235 | 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm | Helen Hayes Nominated Synetic Family Theater Presents The Fool at the Circus. A silly, silent show based around Synetic's unique blend of pantomime, movement and dance will be presented, set in the style of
Synetic Theater. (Performance - Dance). 800-494-8497 | | 1:30 pm | Master Class.  Performed live. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Theater). 202-467-4600 | | 1:30 pm | Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: Master Class.  Presented live. Terrace Theater. (Arts - Opera). 202-467-4600 | | 2:00 pm | Phantom Of The Opera.  Performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-752-4200 | | 2:00 pm | Hamlet.  Performed live. Folger Elizabethan Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-544-7077 | | 2:00 pm | [title of show]. A musical about writing a musical, presented live. The Signature Theatre. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 703-218-6500 | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Scattered Evidence: Excavating Antioch-on-the-Orontes. The objects on display are a cross section of the discoveries made at Antioch (modern Antakya, Turkey) during the 1930s and were
Dumbarton Oaks. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-339-6401 | | 2:00 pm | The House with Two Doors. A beautiful runaway and a mysterious foreigner chance to meet by night in the streets of Naples, transforming a cloak-and-dagger
The Shop at Fort Fringe. (Performance - Show Comedy). 866-811-4111 | | 2:30 pm | Little Shop of Horrors.  Performed live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-347-4833 | | 3:30 pm | Hot Chip.  Performing live. 9:30 Club. (Arts - Concerts). 202-265-0930 | | 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 | | 7:30 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 | Little Shop of Horrors.  Performed live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-347-4833 | | 7:30 pm | Buskin & Batteau. In a much anticipated reunion, this folk duo has been called "irresistible . . . an amalgam of melodic sensual pop, folkie grit,
The Barns of Wolf Trap Stage. (Arts - Concerts). 703-938-2404 | | 7:30 pm | Master Class.  Performed live. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Theater). 202-467-4600 | | 7:30 pm | Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: Master Class.  Presented live. Terrace Theater. (Arts - Opera). 202-467-4600 | | 7:30 pm | Colin Hay.  Performing live. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 703-549-7500 | | 8:00 pm | Phantom Of The Opera.  Performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 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 | Jerry's Girls.  Performing live. Alden Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 703-790-0123 | | 8:00 pm | Blue Collar Comedy Tour: Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall & Larry The Cable Guy.  Presented live. Patriot Center. (Performance - Comedic). 202-661-5061 | | 8:00 pm | Kafka's Metamorphosis. Guest director Derek Goldman presents his wildly imaginative adaptation of Franz Kafka's classic tale, plunging deep into the wr
Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-494-8497 | 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Old Settler. Three women. One man. With odds like this, a man better have his wits about him. It's the 1940s and Harlem is in full swing. Sis
Atlas Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-529-5763 | | 9:00 pm | Patti Lupone.  Performing live. The Music Center at Strathmore. (Arts - Concerts). 301-581-5192 | | | Manuel Barrueco, Classical Guitar. Grammy nominated Manuel Barrueco is recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. He will perform an hommage
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 410-247-5320 |
Retail EventsSportsFor ChildrenBusinessCommunity10:00 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 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | 39th Annual Johns Hopkins University Spring Fair. We welcome arts and crafts vendors to sell their wares, non-profit organizations to promote awareness, food vendors to bring fla
The Johns Hopkins University - Homewood Campus. (Educational - Fair). 410-516-7692 | | 10:00 am | Cooking Classes. Executive Chef Daniel Giusti hosts a series of cooking classes to help teach about buying, preparing, cooking and serving season
1789 Restaurant. (Educational - Class). 202-965-1789 | 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 | 11:30 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 | National Museum of Health and Medicine Tour. Docent led tours are offered to walk-in visitors. The tours highlight the exhibitions, "To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds: Medicine
National Museum of Health and Medicine. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-782-2200 | 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 | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Rock-n-Tot. Rock-n-Tot provides a fresh approach to community for families. An event to mesh quality time with fantastic entertainment; mee
Ultra Bar & Club. (Community - Networking). 301-715-3625 | 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Spring Improv Classes. People from all over the Washington area take WIT introductory classes to have a good time, meet new people, learn valuable skil
Children's Studio School. (Educational - Class). 202-204-7772 | | | 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 | | | 2nd Annual SIDS in Maryland Walk / Run. Join My Fight Against SIDS in Walking in memory of all infants, in the state of Maryland, who have died of Sudden Infant Death S
Riverfront Park. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 703-899-7296 | | | Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt list will take participants around the city exploring DC's culture of reproductive choice and justice. After
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-347-8500 |
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 |
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