Washington D.C. - Daily Events List

December 2, 2011

FRIDAY

Headliners

10:00 am-
8:00 pm
Washington Craft Show 2011.
A unique upscale shopping experience with more than 190 artists and designers from across the country offering work in a dozen d… Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 202-249-3000

Festivals

10:00 am-
8:00 pm
Washington Craft Show 2011.
A unique upscale shopping experience with more than 190 artists and designers from across the country offering work in a dozen d… Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 202-249-3000
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
8:00 pm-
11:00 pm
The Taste of Scotland.
The Taste of Scotland features top-shelf scotch tasting menu including various rare Scotches direct from Scotland distilleries,… The George Washington Masonic Memorial. (Festival - Liquor Tasting). 703-224-2351
8:00 pmAmerican University Chorus: Noel.
The AU Chorus presents a concert celebrating the joy and mysteries of the Christmas season. Works will include Poulenc's Quatre… Abramson Family Recital Hall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-885-2787

The Arts

10:00 am-
7:00 pm
Dr. Seuss's "Secrets Of The Deep" Art Exhibition.
This exhibit features limited edition reproductions of the original artwork from Dr. Seuss's never before seen personal collecti… P & C Art Gallery - Old Town. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-588-4102
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Mother Teresa Photo Exhibit by Michael Collopy.
In celebration of November as National Home Care and Hospice Month, The Frederick Douglass Museum and Caring Hall of Fame presen… Frederick Douglass Museum. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 202-293-1988
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Late Fall Exhibitions Open at American University Museum.
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center opens Courtney Smith: Insatiable Spaces and Nicole Eisenman: Works on P… Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-885-1300
12:00 pm-
12:15 pm
Spotlight Tours.
Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151
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
2:00 pmA Second Chance.
A man still mourning the loss of his wife. A woman, newly divorced. Both are seated next to one another at a New York dinner par… Signature Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 703-820-9771
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
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
8:00 pmJersey Boys.
A new Broadway musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito an… The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161
8:00 pmAndrea Bocelli 2011 U.S. Tour.
World famous vocalist Andrea Bocelli performing live in concert with special guests Ana Maria Martinez and Heather Headley. Verizon Center. (Arts - Concerts). 202-628-3200
8:00 pmA Second Chance.
A man still mourning the loss of his wife. A woman, newly divorced. Both are seated next to one another at a New York dinner par… Signature Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 703-820-9771
8:00 pmComedian Tammy Pescatelli.
Finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central veteran Tammy Pescatelli performing her stand up routine live. Riot Act Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 202-697-4900
8:00 pm"Equivocation" at Arena Stage.
Commissioned by the throne to create a calculated piece of propaganda, the Bard and his actors must find a way to please the kin… Arena Stage. (Performance - Theater). 202-554-9066
8:00 pm"You, Nero" at Arena Stage.
Written by resident playwright Amy Freed, as Rome collapses beneath Nero's outrageous narcissism, a forgotten playwright tries… Arena Stage. (Performance - Theater). 202-554-9066
8:00 pmMerce Cunningham Dance Company.
Performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Dance). 202-467-4600
10:30 pmComedian Tammy Pescatelli.
Finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central veteran Tammy Pescatelli performing her stand up routine live. Riot Act Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 202-697-4900
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
 Arabia 3D.
Through stunning cinematography, audiences travel to the Red Sea to explore ancient shipwrecks, rediscover the ancient lost city… Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater. (Performance - Movies). 866-868-7774

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

Community

7:30 am-
8:30 am
Dahn Yoga and Brain Education Classes.
Includes meridian stretching, breathing exercises, brain wave vibration and meditation. Sundays by appointment. Dahn Yoga Studio. (Educational - Class). 202-393-2440
9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Passport Fridays.
Different live presentations each Friday. Explorer's Hall. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-857-7588
9:00 am-
9:00 pm
Fashion Friday.
Come in every Friday to Unleashed by PETCO with your dog dressed in the cutest or wildest outfit you have. Your dog will have h… Unleashed by Petco. (Community). 202-965-2371
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-
11:30 am
ClancyWorks Drop-In Modern Dance Classes.
Take an intermediate / advanced level modern dance class with Adrienne Clancy and ClancyWorks Dance Company. While geared toward… Dallas Morse Coors Dance Studio at Flashpoint. (Educational - Class). 301-717-9271
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
11:00 am-
8:00 pm
Barbour Warms Up the City Supporting Total Family Care Coalition in Annual Coat Drive.
Barbour is partnering with One Warm Coat to host its second annual coat drive to benefit Total Family Care Coalition. Donate a g… Barbour Georgetown. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-298-6032
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
12:10 pm-
1:00 pm
Dahn Yoga and Brain Education Classes.
Includes meridian stretching, breathing exercises, brain wave vibration and meditation. Sundays by appointment. Dahn Yoga Studio. (Educational - Class). 202-393-2440
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
6:10 pm-
7:10 pm
Dahn Yoga and Brain Education Classes.
Includes meridian stretching, breathing exercises, brain wave vibration and meditation. Sundays by appointment. Dahn Yoga Studio. (Educational - Class). 202-393-2440
 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
 Eco / Justice Cafe.
It's a veggie food, good beer, live music event for cheap, and groups can table at no charge, to benefit the law school's public… Firebird Inn. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-274-7338

Health & Fitness

5:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Healthy Lifestyle Program.
Ayurveda treatments and yoga are ways to restore and maintain health of mind, body, soul. We offer a program which teaches each… Apurva Wellness. (Health & Fitness). 703-573-1282
5:30 pmElevate D.C..
Amp up your skills during a fun, energy-packed weekend that will give you professional training in popular classes like ZUMBA an… Life Time Fitness Loudoun County. (Health & Fitness). 612-333-1723

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. Degrees Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-912-4110
3:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Happy Hour McGinty's!.
$5 Food Menu; $3 Yuengling & Shocktop; $4 Margaritas & Martinis; $3.50 House Wine; $1 Off All Other Beer & Rail Drinks. McGinty's Public House. (Dining - Happy Hour). 301-587-1270
3:00 pm-
6:30 pm
Georgetown Tasting Food Tour.
A two-hour food tour not only feeds your mind in a step back in time but also your belly as we take time to taste food from some… Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Dining - Food Tasting). 800-560-1594
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
 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
5:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Friday Night Live Music Happy Hour at Paradise Springs Winery.
$1 off all glasses of wine combined with live music either on the grass lawn or new covered patio make this a can't miss way to… Paradise Springs Winery. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 703-830-9463
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
9:00 pm-
3:00 am
Dunkelheit at Bella Cafe.
European Dark Electro Dance Party - first Fridays monthly. Expect to hear industrial, goth, synthpop, EBM/IDM, metal, noise, tec… Bella Cafe & Restaurant. (Nightlife - Dance). 202-299-9688
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 pmFresh Fete Fridays.
The best of Reggae and Soca featuring back to basics and Giselle D'Wassi One. An upscale Caribbean experience. Avenue Nightclub. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-347-8100
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
 Greek Night.
Join us for live Greek music, dancing, great food and wine. Kellari Taverna. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-535-5274
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