
| MetroGuide.Network > EventGuide > Washington D.C. Events > 2010 May > 08
The EventGuide SATURDAY May 8, 2010 HeadlinersFestivalsThe Arts| 11:00 am | Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical.  Presented live. Family Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 202-467-4600 | 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 | 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Things Uncertain: Recent Works on Paper by Ellen Winkler. This exhibition explores the sometimes familiar and sometimes unsettling directions of the artist's recent work. Opening recepti
Washington Printmakers Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-273-3660 | 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 | | 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 | | 5:00 pm | Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical.  Presented live. Family Theater. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 202-467-4600 | | 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- 9:00 pm | 2nd Saturday Art Walks. Workhouse Arts Center studio artists will keep their doors open after hours and they invite you to join them to explore the Work
Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 703-584-2900 | | 7:00 pm | The Karma Issue. Musical excellence and passion are the driving force behind this band. Their repertoire is growing with groundbreaking originals
McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270 | | 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 | | 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 | NSO Pops: Sondheim at 80.  Performed live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Arts - Concerts). 202-467-4600 | | 8:00 pm | Rosanne Cash.  Performing live. The Music Center at Strathmore. (Arts - Concerts). 301-581-5192 | | 8:00 pm | Jerry's Girls.  Performing live. Alden Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 703-790-0123 | | 8:00 pm | Beach House.  Performing live. 2640 Space. (Arts - Concerts). 410-366-7733 | | 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 | | 8:00 pm | Bach Sinfonia: The Art of the Lute / The Art of Ronn McFarlane. One of the most outstanding lutenists of our day, Ronn McFarlane, a 2009 Grammy nominee and member of the Baltimore Consort, joi
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 301-362-6525 | | | An Evening of Cello and Piano: Dariusz Skoraczewski, Cello / Michael Adcock, Piano. Piano and cello music of Chopin and Samuel Barber in commemoration of the 200th birthday of Chopin and 100th birthday of Samuel
Embassy of the Republic of Poland. (Performance - Musical). 202-625-2361 |
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 | 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Ballet and Books. Dancers from the Washington Ballet will perform and lead dance activities and the author, David Ira Rottenberg will read the new
Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 301-986-1761 | | 2:00 pm | Melissa Anderson - Discussion and Signing of The Way I See It. Melissa Anderson disscusses and signs copies of her new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 703-359-8420 | 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Children's Book Signing. Children's book author and illustrator Rebecca Harrison Reed will be signing copies of her picture book "The Train to Maine," il
Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 202-289-1724 |
SportsFor Children12:30 pm- 1:30 pm | The Fool at the Circus. A sequel to the very successful production of last season - A Classical Fool. A fun silent show based around movement in the st
Synetic Theater. (Kid's Theater). 800-494-8497 |
Community| 9:00 am | Buying into Baltimore: Neighborhood Tours and Homebuying Workshops. Homeownership education sessions, exhibits and neighborhood tours. Education sessions consist of 45 minute workshops on Applying
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. (Educational - Workshop). 410-637-3750 | 10:00 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- 4:30 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Add a little hip sway to your step. Register now for belly dance classes at Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance.
Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 | 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- 5:00 pm | Public Service Recognition Week. We will be between 4th and 7th street NW, across from the Air and Space museum. You won't be able to miss us. There will be big
National Mall. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-775-2752 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Garden Fest. Join us in the Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, where entertainment will be provided throughout the day by the Richmond I
Smithsonian Institution. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-439-5607 | 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- 1:30 pm | Yoga-Meditation Sessions and Spiritual Talks by Swami Mukundananda. Learn five ancient Vedic sciences: Yogasanas, Pranayam, Subtle Body Relaxation, Meditation and Proper Diet. These sciences are i
Shri Mangal Mandir. (Educational - Class). 301-604-2927 | | 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 | | 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 | 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 |
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 |
|