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May 21, 2010

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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
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
11:00 am- 7:00 pm	Exhibition: Greenspiration. Artists residing in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and West Virginia were challenged to define, defy or deny… 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- 12:15 pm	Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151
12:00 pm- 9:00 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
12:15 pm- 1:00 pm	Organ Recital Series. Hear the majesty of the church's 7000-pipe, five-keyboard Moller organ in 30 minute recitals of some of the most thrilling, subl… National City Christian Church. (Performance - Musical). 202-232-0323
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
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Opening Artist Reception. Marie-Isabelle Callier is a painter / author-illustrator. She has exhibited many of her pieces in Brussels, where she grew up, b… Poppy. (Arts - Gallery Opening). 202-290-1377
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Georgetown Gallery Gaze. Participating gallery owners will be opening their doors with extended hours, from 5-8 pm, welcoming people with art, music, lib… Poppy. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-290-1377
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	Georgetown Gallery Gaze. Celebrate Georgetown's art community with an array of artists and artisans at the first monthly art walk. Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-290-1377
7:00 pm	Drivin Blind. Drivin' Blind is a Washington DC Area band playing straight ahead Classic Rock with a "Funky Jam Band" feel. Playing a wide rang… McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270
7:00 pm	Women in Jazz Festival. Presented live. Terrace Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 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
8:00 pm	Phantom Of The Opera. Performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-752-4200
8:00 pm	The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan Players. A timeless classic, this satirical operetta spins a mythical tale of romantic triangles, blundering officials, and clever coinci… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Opera). 877-965-3872
8:00 pm	Primal Fear. Performing live. Jaxx Nite Club. (Arts - Concerts). 703-569-5940
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	The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Fun musical for all ages in DC. Great event for kids and parents alike, who can have a genuine laugh in this hilarious, yet movi… Sidwell Friends School. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 202-537-8141
11:00 pm	Belly Dance Shows in Adams Morgan. Enjoy professional, beautiful belly dance performances, delicious Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food, and premium hookah flavo… Tangier Restaurant and Hookah Lounge. (Performance - Dance). 202-797-0778
	AFI Silver Theatre Presents Michael Caine: A Class Act. South London-born Michael Caine became an international star after his career-making turn to Zulu. In anticipation of Caine's la… AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720
	The Washington Chorus Presents "Basically Baroque". Featuring Handel's epic Coronation Anthems and selections from his oratorios; works by Bach, Vivaldi and the stunning musical ar… The National Presbyterian Church. (Arts - Concerts). 202-342-6221

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