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THURSDAY
June 24, 2010
Headliners
| 11:00 am | Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The festival events are held near the Smithsonian Institution buildings on the National Mall, between 7th and 14th streets, and… National Mall. (Festival - Cultural). 202-633-6440 |
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Florida Marlins.  MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
| 7:00 pm | Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks. WNBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-266-2277 |
Festivals
| 11:00 am | Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The festival events are held near the Smithsonian Institution buildings on the National Mall, between 7th and 14th streets, and… National Mall. (Festival - Cultural). 202-633-6440 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:30 pm | Single Malt Whisky Tasting and Dinner Cruise. Join us for the Whisky Classic tasting and dinner cruise, one of the premier whisky events in the Washington DC Area. Whisky ent… Spirit of Washington. (Festival - Liquor Tasting). 908-578-2726 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 7:00 pm | In His Own Words: The Life and Work of Cesar Chavez. Chavez's exhibition of photography and personal reflections explores his work to improve the lives of American farm workers, thu… The Bing Stanford in Washington Art Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-332-6235 |
| 9:30 am- 9:00 pm | Adult Student and Faculty Art Exhibit. Reception: June 12, 5pm-7pm. The exhibition will feature work in the fields of watercolor, painting, drawing, photography, ceram… Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-547-6839 |
| 12:00 pm- 12:15 pm | Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series. Formerly known as "Sounds in the Square," this concert series in the heart of DC's downtown Golden Triangle neighborhood, where… Farragut Square Park. (Arts - Concerts). 925-818-8524 |
| 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- 1:00 am | Just Want to Chill / Live Jazz. Come chill with a great group of people. Enjoy the taste of fabulous food while listening to live jazz. Louisiana Bar & Grille. (Performance - Musical). 301-725-7300 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Concert in the Square. Join us in the plaza at Rockville Town Square and enjoy a Concert in the Square every Thursday as part of the Free Summer Event… Rockville Town Square. (Arts - Concerts). 240-314-8620 |
| 7:00 pm | National Symphony Orchestra. National Symphony Orchestra performs live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:00 pm | Eddie Pasa Acoustic. Eddie, the drummer for Juniper Lane, loses the kit and straps on his acoustic guitar for a wide range of covers that you will lo… McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270 |
| 7:00 pm | Classical Mystery Tour. Performing live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 8:00 pm | Natalie Cole. Having sold over 5 million copies of Unforgettable: With Love, Cole remains R&B and jazz royalty with a new album of standards a… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concerts). 703-255-1900 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Laughing Buddha-Ha-Ha. Live standup comedy show by local aspiring comics. $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show. Hotel Topaz. (Performance - Comedic). 202-393-3000 |
| 8:00 pm | Gay 101 Movie Series. A summer film series dedicated to showing the best gay cult films such as Mommie Dearest and Valley of the Dolls and cinema grea… Atlas Performing Arts Center. (Performance - Movies). 202-399-7993 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Splendors of Versailles: Reflections of Courtly Elegance. Washington Early Music Festival 2010 - La Musique Magnifique: Early Music Masterpieces from France. Experience the ineffable ele… St. Mark's Episcopal Church. (Arts - Concerts). 703-395-2899 |
| 9:00 pm | Scythian Thursdays at Fado. D.C.'s hottest Irish band called Scythian (sith-ee-yin) comes to Fado every Thursday. Fado Irish Pub. (Performance - Musical). 202-789-0066 |
| 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 |
Retail Events
| 6:00 am- 5:00 pm | Open Air Farmers and Flea Markets. Held in Parking Lot 6. DC Armory. (Retail - Flea Market). 202-547-9077 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Naot Sandal / Shoe Trunk Show
. We will be showing all of Naot's extensive line of sandals, shoes, clogs and boots, including a preview of Naot's new styles for… Walk About Shoes. (Retail - Retail Event). 410-386-0186 |
| 7:30 pm | Scott Sigler - Reading and Signing of Ancestor. Scott Sigler reads from and signs copies of his new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 703-998-0404 |
Sports
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Florida Marlins. MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
| 7:00 pm | Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks. WNBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-266-2277 |
Community
| 8:00 am- 4:00 pm | The Atlantic Future of the City Forum. With special thanks to underwriters IBM, Siemens and Volkswagen, across the two-day event we'll probe telecommunications, mobili… Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 202-266-7150 |
| 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 |
| 10:15 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 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Learn a Middle Eastern Language with MESALI. DC Internationals announces the summer 2010 semester of its Middle East and South Asia Language Institute (MESALI). MESALI offer… The United Church -- Die Vereinigte Kirche. (Educational - Class). 202-250-6144 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:30 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 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Ballroom Dance Lessons. Lessons provided by an experienced ballroom dancer. No experience or dance partner required. Offered only on the second Thursday… Ebenezers Coffeehouse. (Educational - Class). 202-588-6900 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Celebrate the Tastes of Southern Italy. This is an opportunity to learn more about Crush and Press, the programs of Dress for Success, and to join Washington Women and… Potenza. (Community - Networking). 703-271-0601 |
| Play Date With Theater J. Enjoy an evening of food and conversation with under-40 theater lovers every Thursday evening. Theater J. (Community - Networking). 202-777-3229 | |
| Thursday Night Cast Talkback. Meet and talk with cast members about the making of the play. Theater J. (Community - Networking). 202-777-3229 | |
| 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 | |
| Spirit of Youth Breakfast Fundraiser. Join Boys Town Washington, D.C. for a very special morning as we honor two youths for their excellent leadership skills and exce… The Ritz Carlton Washington. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-832-7343 |
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 |
| 4:00 pm | Pitcher Night. Choose pitchers for $12 including Bell's Beer, Yuengling, Brooklyn Lager, Bud Light, Dale's Pale Ale and Dogfish Head. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
| 4:00 pm | Belgian Invasion. Enjoy some Belgian food and drink, $10 bowls of mussels red, white or blue and $2 off selected Belgian and Belgian style brews. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330 |
| 6:00 pm- 12:00 am | Thursday Night Specials. Thursday night specials include: $10 Bud Light & Miller Lite pitchers, $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $4 Svedka, Svedka Flavors and Ji… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 |
| Embassy Night. Featuring live entertainment and chef's choice themed action station. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-265-1600 | |
| 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 | Bud Special. Bud and Bud Light bottles on special. $1 from 4pm - 8pm, $2 from 8pm - 12am, $3 from 12am - close.. Sheisse Haus. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-1001 |
| 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 | Wines by the Glass. $1. off six red and five white wines, normally $5.50 - $7. per glass.. 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 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Thursday Nights at Garrett's. In the Club Bar relive the times, the music, and the excesses of the 80's along with weekly specials. At Parlor Bar enjoy a good… Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-333-1033 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Laughing Buddha-ha-ha. The Laughing Buddha-ha-ha is a free live comedy show comprised of local aspiring comics. Topaz Bar. (Nightlife - Comedy). 202-393-3000 |
| 9:00 pm | Earth Thursdays. Dream features the latest in Hip Hop, Dance, Latin rhythms and international music. Dream. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-636-9030 |
| 9:00 pm- 12:00 am | Karaoke Night. Warm up those vocal cords, grab some friends and do-re-mi down to McGinty's for some good times and good tunes, though not neces… McGinty's Public House and Restaurant. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 703-414-3555 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Flex Thursdays. For the upscale and hip urbanite who loves to dance. Music features House, Trans and Dance-Pop with DJ Rob Harris, DJ Yiannis an… Platinum Nightclub. (Nightlife - Dance). 202-744-9089 |
| Poet-a-Tete - Open Mic Poetry Night. Featuring Open Mic Poetry Night.All poets and poetry lovers welcome. Ebenezers Coffeehouse. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 202-558-6900 |
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