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THURSDAY
July 22, 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
 5th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival.
The TransAfrica Forum, and The All Roads Film Project present a selection of independent films from around the world that explor… Explorer's Hall. (Festival - Film Festival). 202-828-5668

The Arts

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-
7:00 pm
2nd Annual Juried Photographic Competition Exhibition.
All professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit up to three photographic images. On display on the 2nd floor, G… Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 703-584-2900
11:00 am-
7:00 pm
2009 Best of Collector's Showcase Exhibition: Richard Allnutt.
Allnutt's solo exhibit will take place in Galley W-16 and will feature candid, and not so candid, portraiture. Please join us at… Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 703-584-2900
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 pmA 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 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 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
6:00 pmA 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 pmFood, Inc..
Come join Food and Water Watch for a screening of the Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature. Part of the "Local Foo… Letelier Theater. (Performance - Movies). 202-683-4943
7:30 pmMary Poppins.
Performed live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600
7:30 pmLevel 42.
Performing live. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 703-549-7500
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 pmGay 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-
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… Public Bar. (Performance - Movies). 703-465-0500
8:00 pmJoshua Bell.
Performing live. Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concerts). 703-255-1868
8:00 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
8:15 pmNational Symphony Orchestra: Around the World with Joshua Bell and the NSO; Emil de Cou, Conductor.
Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell's stunning virtuosity will be on full display in Bruch's Scottish Fantasy and Liszt's Hungar… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 703-255-1868
9:00 pmScythian 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
10:00 pm-
11:30 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

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
7:00 pmAllison Hobbs & Zane - Signing of Stealing Candy & Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Allison Hobbs & Zane signs copies of their new book. Borders. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 301-499-2173

Sports

3:30 pmBaltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD

Community

9:00 am-
12:00 pm
Seth Godin Live in DC - Seth's Road Trip.
Seth Godin, NYT bestselling author will be stopping in Washington, DC to connect with his fans. This intense, perspective-changi… Warner Theatre. (Community - Lecture). 202-783-4000
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
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Seth Godin Live in DC - Seth's Road Trip.
Seth Godin, NYT bestselling author will be stopping in Washington, DC to connect with his fans. This intense, perspective-changi… Warner Theatre. (Community - Lecture). 202-783-4000
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
 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
 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

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 pmPitcher 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 pmBelgian 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 pmBud 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 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
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
7:00 pmPeadar Murphy.
Peadar Murphy is an Irish acoustic solo who will strap on his guitar for a wide range of modern covers. McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Live Music). 301-587-1270
8:00 pmThursday 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 pmEarth 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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