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TUESDAY
July 20, 2010
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Norway Comes to Washington - Norse Soul: The Legacy of Edvard Munch, Social Democracy, Old Myths, Anarchy and Death Longings. The Norwegian Embassy is collaborating with some of Washington's most prestigious cultural institutions in this cultural festiva… Katzen Arts Center. (Festival - Cultural). 202-469-3957 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Maryland Summer Jazz Festival Kick-off Concert. Over a dozen guest artists will teach in the classrooms and perform on concert stages with help from sponsors. Trumpeter Kenny R… Blues Alley. (Festival - Music). 443-702-7016 |
| 10:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Maryland Summer Jazz Festival Kick-off Concert. Over a dozen guest artists will teach in the classrooms and perform on concert stages with help from sponsors. Trumpeter Kenny R… Blues Alley. (Festival - Music). 443-702-7016 |
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 |
| 11:00 am | Vans Warped Tour.  Vans Warped Tour is presented. Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 410-715-5550 |
| 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 |
| 1:00 pm | A Matter of Size. An Israeli comedy like nothing you've seen before, a hilarious and heart-warming tale about four overweight guys who learn to lo… Avalon Theatre. (Performance - Movies). 202-966-6000 |
| 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 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 | A Matter of Size. An Israeli comedy like nothing you've seen before, a hilarious and heart-warming tale about four overweight guys who learn to lo… Avalon Theatre. (Performance - Movies). 202-966-6000 |
| 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | A Magical Way of Thinking World Premier at Capital Fringe Festival. Magician David Morey presents a show that blends illusion and reality to stimulate your imagination and delight your inner child… The Point. (Performance - Magic and Illusion). 202-265-5383 |
| 7:00 pm | Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros. Performing live. 9:30 Club. (Arts - Concerts). 202-393-9930 |
| 7:30 pm | Mary Poppins. Performed live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:30 pm | Melissa Etheridge. Performing live. The Music Center at Strathmore. (Arts - Concerts). 301-581-5100 |
| 8:30 pm | Paul Taylor Dance Company. Celebrate 80 years of vibrant movements and bold subjects with the D.C. premiere of a new Wolf Trap co-commissioned work honorin… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Performance - Dance). 703-255-1900 |
| 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 |
| 9:00 pm | Fool for a Client. A story as powerful and relevant as it is true, Fool For A Client, Mark Whitney's high-energy, award-winning, political dramedy,… The Studio Theatre - Mead Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 202-737-7230 |
Sports
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays. MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
| 5:15 pm | Washington Kastles vs. New York Sportimes, Featuring John McEnroe. An Advanta World Team Tennis (WTT) Pro League tennis match. Kastles Stadium at CityCenter. (Sports - Tennis). 202-4-TENNIS |
For Children
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Kids Night. Join us in the plaza at Rockville Town Square and enjoy live children's entertainment, every Tuesday as part of the Free Summer… Rockville Town Square. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 240-314-8620 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Kids Night. Join us in the plaza at Rockville Town Square and enjoy live children's entertainment, every Tuesday as part of the Free Summer… Rockville Town Square. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 240-314-8620 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 7:30 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- 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 | |
| Hands-On Class: Seafood Demystified. Chef Matt will help to demystify some of the greatest dishes, showing you how simply you can prepare seafood in a variety of sty… Open Kitchen. (Community - Cooking Class). 703-942-8148 | |
| Classical Repertory Dance Camp with Ilsa Bush. The objective of this camp is to focus on strengthening one's training in classical ballet and the development of the individual… Joy of Motion Dance Center. (Educational - Class). 202-399-6763 |
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 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Texas Hold'em Tournament. Free Texas Hold'em Tournaments for nightly prizes. Tommy Joe's Restaurant. (Gaming - Poker). 240-372-0717 |
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 |
| 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 |
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