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FRIDAY
July 23, 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
11:30 am-
5:30 pm
Wine Tasting.
Explore the grounds, see how wine is made and enjoy free samples in the Tasting Room. Veramar Vineyard. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510
 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-
9:00 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
12:15 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
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 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
7:00 pmLive Action Hero.
Digging deep into both classic and modern rock genres, Live Action Hero faithfully covers a large and diverse collection of song… McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270
7:00 pmDave Matthews Band.
Performing live. Nationals Park. (Arts - Concerts). 202-547-9077
7:30 pmCapitol 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 pmMary Poppins.
Performed live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600
7:30 pmCinema Under The Stars: Monsters vs Aliens.
You may bring as many people as you can fit in your car. Pack your blankets, drive to the Workhouse and prepare for an unforgett… Workhouse Arts Center. (Performance - Movies). 703-584-2900
8:00 pm-
9:30 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
8:15 pmNational Symphony Orchestra: A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration.
Emil de Cou and the NSO pay tribute to one of songwriting's greatest teams. Classics from The Sound of Music, The King and I, So… Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 703-255-1868
10:30 pmFool 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
11:00 pmBelly 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

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

Sports

3:30 pmBaltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD
4:30 pmWashington Freedom Alumni vs. Montgomery County Police Benefit Match.
This special six-on-six game is for the Sharon and Margaux Brown Memorial Fund. The match is open to the public, with free admis… Maryland SoccerPlex. (Sports - Soccer). 301-528-1480

Community

8:00 am-
8:00 pm
Take Action For Animals Conference.
An annual conference that brings together both seasoned activists and individuals new to the world of animal protection. Down-to… Marriott Wardman Park. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-328-2000
9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Passport Fridays.
Different live presentations each Friday. Explorer's Hall. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-857-7588
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
11:30 am-
5:00 pm
Wine Country Coach and Limo Tours.
Veramar Vineyard. (Educational - Bus Tour). 540-955-5510
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
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Gaga 4 Gaga Dance Workshop.
Wanna go all out 4 Gaga? Join us for a workshop inspired by pop's First Lady, Lady Gaga. Students will learn a medley of choreog… Atlas Performing Arts Center. (Educational - Workshop). 202-399-6763
 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-
9:00 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
5:00 pm-
2:00 am
Karaoke.
Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330
6:00 pm-
3:00 am
Spicy Fridays.
Half-priced mojitos, tapas, and specialty cocktails start at 6. DJ Moh starts the party at 10 with a phenomenal International se… Agua Ardiente. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-833-8500
10:00 pm-
3:00 am
Tabaq Fridays.
The fully enclosed glass rooftop allows diners to enjoy a beautiful view of Washington D.C. while tasting a variety of foods fro… Tabaq Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-265-0965
 50Cent Night.
Pick and choose from Fried Cheese, Jalapeno Poppers, Buffalo Wings, Fried Zucchini and Spring Rolls. Minimum order 6 pieces. 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

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 pmPizza and beer specials.
$1.50 mini pizzas, $5.50 fish fry, $11.00 buckets of Rolling Rock, $14.00 buckets of Corona. 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
5:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Caribbean Happy Hour.
Every Friday enjoy the hottest Caribbean music and drinks. Republic Gardens. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-725-3218
5:30 pm-
7:00 pm
Draft Beers.
$1. off premium draft beers Bud Light, Yuengling Lager, Red Hook IPA, Shiner Hefeweizen, Harp, and Guinness. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782
5:30 pm-
8:00 pm
Cosmic Fridays.
Half-priced Cosmopolitans $5.. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782
6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Kenyon Friday Happy Hours.
Kenyon alumni and students (21 years of age and older) get 20% off their tab every Friday night all night. Bring your Kenyon ID… Toledo Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-986-5416
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
8:00 pm-
10:30 pm
Happy Hour at Crush.
Featuring Miller Light bottles at $1, Corona bottles $2 and Rail drinks $2. Crush. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-1111
8:00 pmFlaming Hot Blues Bands.
Weekends deliver a strong performance with one of their reoccurring favorite Rockin' Blues bands. Madam's Organ Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-5370
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
Alta Vida Friday.
Experience luxury indulgence in a night club setting. Ibiza offers D.C. a taste of something far more extravagant than anything… Ibiza Night Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-549-1708
9:00 pmLevel at Lux.
Lindy Promotions presents Level, featuring DJs and drink specials. No cover before 10PM, ladies free all night. Lux Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-347-8100
9:00 pm-
2:00 am
International Night with DJ Manny.
DJ Manny spinning the best of International for everyone to come and enjoy the evening.. Floyd's Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 703-370-1616
10:00 pmPanic!.
Hosted by Olli (visuals), Tim Pogo (whfs), and Jim Noble. Metro Cafe. (Nightlife - Dance). 202-588-9118
10:00 pm-
2:00 am
Friday Night Live.
This and every Friday, you can enjoy a great singles party. There is NO cover charge for this weekly happy hour and dance party. Orange Ball Billiards and Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 301-309-6440
10:00 pm-
3:30 am
Croma at Home Ultra Bar.
Come party. Friday 18+, Saturdays 18 for girls - 21 for guys. 4 floors of different kinds of music . Ultra Bar & Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-638-4663
 Resident House Band - PS24.
A night of amazing music with resident band, PS24. Wowing audiences at S.O.B.'s (NYC), World Cafe Live (Philly) and The Lincoln… Busboys and Poets. (Nightlife - Live Music). 202-387-7638
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