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WEDNESDAY
July 14, 2010

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Makiykumana Festival - Peru: Arts and Cultural Legacy.
The Embassy of Peru invites you to attend a dazzling celebration of Peruvian culture, featuring more than 20 indigenous artisans… National Museum of the American Indian. (Festival - Cultural). 202-833-9860

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
9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Fearless Flying - Marian Osher.
Marian Osher's in-flight fascination with the textures and abstractions of the earth and clouds has inspired her to create color… Henry L. Stimson Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-223-5956
10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Makiykumanta: Peru Arts and Cultural Legacy.
Quechua for "from our hands," this exhibit showcases more than 20 Peruvian artisans and a variety of artistic mediums including… National Museum of the American Indian. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-1000
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
The Unbroken Line: A Cast of Characters.
Join artist Terry Svat for the opening of her solo exhibition. This exhibit is built around Ms. Svat's three-dimensional print c… Washington Printmakers Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-273-3660
12:30 pm-
1:30 pm
Wednesday Jazz.
Corcoran Gallery of Art. (Performance - Musical). 202- 6391827
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
6:00 pmMillennium 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 pmTales of Love and Sausages .
Physical comedy about heartache and hunger pangs. Produced in the classical comic style of Commedia dell'Arte, this family-frien… The Studio Theatre - Mead Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 866-811-4111
6:30 pmDocumentary Film on Hate Groups and Violence.
"Revealing Hate," directed and produced by Mariah Wilson, examines the white supremacist movement in America today from the pers… National Press Club. (Performance - Movies). 202-662-7500
7:30 pmMary Poppins.
Performed live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600
8:00 pmThe B-52s.
A dance party not to miss, this zany retro-pop group performs "Love Shack," "Rock Lobster," "Roam," and other hit songs, along w… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concerts). 703-255-1900
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Ha-Ha at Ri Ra.
Live standup comedy show by local aspiring comics.. Ri Ra Irish Pub. (Performance - Comedic). 703-248-9888
8:00 pm-
11:30 pm
Corona Movie Night.
Join On Tap for a different popular movie each week, in addition to some awesome Corona specials. Each movie will be shown on th… Caddies on Cordell. (Performance - Movies). 301-215-7730
8:00 pm-
9:00 pm
UNcontentED LOVE.
Part of the 2010 Capital Fringe Festival: Exposing the darker side of relationships through physical poetry: love thrown off by… The Shop at Fort Fringe. (Performance - Theater). 866-811-4111
8:45 pmOutdoor Movie Night.
Join us in the plaza every Wednesday at dusk, as part of the Free Summer Event Series. Rockville Town Square. (Performance - Movies). 240-314-8620
9:45 pm-
11:15 pm
Engaged.
In Victorian Lyric Opera Company's first foray into the world of non-musical comedy, we present W. S. Gilbert's three-act play,… The Mountain. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-246-1228

Retail Events

7:30 pmNaomi Novik - Reading and Signing of Tongues of Serpents.
Naomi Novik reads from and signs copies of her new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 703-998-0404

Sports

5:15 pmWashington Kastles vs. Kansas City Explorers.
An Advanta World Team Tennis (WTT) Pro League tennis match. Kastles Stadium at CityCenter. (Sports - Tennis). 202-4-TENNIS

Community

9:30 am-
4:00 pm
Summer Stock Adult Dance Camp with Douglas Yeuell.
Advanced beginning and above, with Douglas YeuellIn the spirit of Gene Kelly and Judy Garland, experience this week long intensi… Joy of Motion Dance Center. (Educational - Workshop). 202-362-3042
9:30 am-
4:00 pm
Modern / Improv and Beyond Adult Dance Camp.
This is a one week dance, movement, and performance workshop lead by Michelle Ava, which emphasizes technique, creativity and mo… Joy of Motion Dance Center. (Educational - Workshop). 202-362-3042
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 amSlave 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
5:30 pm-
7:30 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
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
 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

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
6:00 pmWednesday Night Special.
Wednesday night special features: $12 Yuengling pitchers, $5 burgers, cheeseburgers and veggie burgers (cheese included, additio… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779
6:00 pmToledo Lounge Wednesdays.
Featuring 1/2 price cheese sandwich and lounge dog, $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm. Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416
 Mexican Night.
Enjoy Nachos Grande and a Margarita. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 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
 Bastille Day Celebration.
Liberte, egalite, fraternite. Celebrate Bastille Day with a Taste of La France menu prepared by Chef Bernard, featuring a select… Open Kitchen. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-942-8148

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 pmCorona special.
Half-price nachos and $2. Coronas. 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
Rail Cocktails.
Cocktails made with Smirnoff, Beefeater, Bacardi, Cuervo, Jack Daniels, Dewars and Canadian Club are $4.50. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782
6:00 pmWhen 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-
2:00 am
The Ladies Hour.
An upscale, sexy, flirty event for ladies in the life. Hosted by R Kristi Events and CitiMerge.com. Reservations are being accep… Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-775-1882
8:00 pm-
11:00 pm
McGinty's Poker Night.
Join McGinty's every Wednesday for one of the area's biggest poker tournaments with over 50 players. Free to play with a chance… McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-587-1270
9:00 pm-
1:00 am
Wicked Wednesdays.
With DJ XTA-C & DJ Los. No cover charge, plenty of drink specials and the best indoor / outdoor beach party in the area. Joe's Crab Shack. (Nightlife - Parties). 301-947-4377
9:00 pm-
2:00 am
Level 2.
This ultra exclusive lounge features a private elevator exposing you to the ambiance which is Level II. VIP bottle service, vale… Steve's Bar Room. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-686-5990
9:00 pmHump Day Groovez.
Hump Day Groovez is a weekly musical series that takes in the Langston Room. No room charge assessed to the artist who is perfor… Busboys and Poets. (Nightlife - Live Music). 202-387-7638
 Wednesday Nite Sessions.
Resident Djs: at 10PM - DJ Cosgroove-DC, spinning funky and Hard House; at 11PM - DJ Redskin-DC, spinning B-More and DNB. Cafe Japone. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-223-1573
 Bastille Day - July 14th.
Celebrate French Independence Day in style Bastille Day prix-fixe menu, and later in the evening meet the group United Gospel of… Bistro Bistro. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-328-1640
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