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TUESDAY
May 11, 2010
Headliners
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Seattle Mariners.  MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 7:00 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 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | "Mindscapes". Touchstone gallery artists explore landscapes of the mind in both abstract and representational ways. Opening reception: Thursda… WVSA ARTiculate Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-347-2787 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Spring Solos 2010. Opening reception: Friday, April 16, 6 - 9 pm. Project 4 Gallery director Rebecca Jones and notable DC collector Henry Thaggert… Arlington Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 703-248-6800 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Chajana denHarder: Oneness, Shock and Return. Documenting a month long performance in which the artist spent time in the WPA office, uniting her body with the space. After ph… Washington Project for the Arts (WPA). (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 202-234-7103 |
| 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- 12:15 pm | Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 3:30 pm | Chris Botti. Performing live. Rams Head Live. (Arts - Concerts). 410-244-1131 |
| 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 | Little Shop of Horrors. Performed live. Ford's Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-347-4833 |
| 7:30 pm | [title of show]. A musical about writing a musical, presented live. The Signature Theatre. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 703-218-6500 |
| 8:00 pm | Phantom Of The Opera. Performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-752-4200 |
| 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Open Mic at Riot Act Comedy Club. Riot Act Comedy Club opens its doors to newbies, up and comers and pros to come down and get some hard to find stage time in DC'… Riot Act Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 202-625-6229 |
Retail Events
| 7:30 pm | Todd Kliman - Discussion and Signing of The Wild Vine. Todd Kliman discusses and signs copies of his new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 703-998-0404 |
Sports
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Seattle Mariners. MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
Community
| 9:30 am | White House "Un-Tour". Walking tour around the White House, commencing at the corner of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW (next to the Hotel Washi… Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-484-1565 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 12:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 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 |
| 11:30 am- 12:00 am | Tuesday Tapas for a Cause. Each month, La Tasca will donate a portion of their proceeds to a local charity. La Tasca - Arlington. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 703-812-9120 |
| 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | 3rd Annual Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Conference: Strengthening Services for Those Who Serve. CIAV organizations, federal agencies, community nonprofits, funders, subject matter experts, concerned citizens, and others shar… Renaissance Mayflower Hotel. (Community - Organization). 415-252-4788 |
| 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 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Afro Caribbean Dance Class. Diane Freeman teaches children for one hours, then adults for the second hour in six-week sessions. Call for schedule and to re… Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-543-7293 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:30 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Ballroom and Flamenco Dance Classes. Angelic Feet Dancing is now taking students for its 4 week course on Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and international dances as well as A… Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-446-3664 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm | Secrets of the Breath: Introduction to Yogic Breathing and Meditation. The breath is a powerful tool in the elimination of stress and toxins from the body. Through breath work we can settle the mind… Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation. (Educational - Class). 202-332-5433 |
| 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Mind and Meditation: Introduction to the Art of Living. In this 60-minute session, you will learn powerful breathing techniques, experience a guided meditation and learn about the natu… Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation. (Health & Fitness). 571-340-7498 |
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 | Family Dining Night. Upstairs at Mr. Henry's, children 8 years old and younger eat free, from their new kid's menu, with a dining adult.. Mr. Henry's Restaurant on Capitol Hill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-8412 |
| 6:00 pm | Tuesday Night Special. Tuesday nights features sports trivia starting at 7 pm and $3 Peroni pints, $10 Peroni pitchers and $5 appetizers (nachos, potat… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 |
| 6:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Tuesdays. Features 1/2 price burgers, Ladies Night 9pm-12pm, $2 off everything (except burgers), $3 - Rail 6pm-9pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-9p… Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416 |
| A Wing and A Prayer Night. Your choice of Buffalo or spicy Teriyaki-style wings and a bucket of Buds (4) 7oz Budweiser or Bud Light bottles for only $9.00. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Happy Hour). 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- 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 | Bottled Beer Special. Ten different premium beers on special each week at $3.75 each. 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 | Trivia Night Tuesdays. Offering Miller Lite and Miller High Life bottles for $3.00 each along with prizes from the folks at Miller Brewing and Garrett'… Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-333-1033 |
| 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm | Harikaraoke Tuesdays. Be a rock star. Sing with DC's live karaoke band, The Harikaraoke Band & Gong Show. Get there early for the Grand Introduction a… Wonderland Ballroom. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 202-302-8699 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Tempting Tuesday's. Your weekly Tuesday night singles party in Rockville. Orange Ball Billiards and Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 240-374-1400 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:30 am | SiN at 1223. Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40 on the main floor and 2nd floor lounge; House and International in the 3rd floor Spank VIP Room. $4 GM Sh… MCCXXIII Nightclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-271-1171 |
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