December 24, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 1:00 pm | Washington Redskins vs. Minnesota Vikings.  NFL Football Game. Sunday night games in Weeks 11-17 subject to change. FedExField. (Sports - Pro Football). 301-276-6050 |
Festivals
| 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 |
| 12:00 pm | A Dickens of a Tour: Charles Dickens in Washington. Walk in the footsteops of the brilliant writer Charles Dickens. You'll also see a special adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" on t… Cosi. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 301-588-9255 |
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 |
| 12:00 pm- 12:45 pm | Introduction to The Phillips Collection. A tour highlighting special features of the Collection. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
| 1:30 pm | Billy Elliot the Musical. 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Set in a small English town, the story is about a boy who discovers he has a special ta… Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 1:30 pm | Ann - An Affectionate Portrait Of Ann Richards. Based on the true story of the Texas politician Ann Richards. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Theater). 202-467-4600 |
| 2:00 pm | Holiday Follies. An annual holiday celebration featuring holiday favorites. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Please contact the… The Signature Theatre. (Performance - Musical). pmu- |
| 2:00 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Hairspray. The Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1988 John Waters film, tells the story of Tracy Turnblatt and what happens after sh… Signature Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 703-820-9771 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Capitol 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 pm | Billy Elliot the Musical. 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Set in a small English town, the story is about a boy who discovers he has a special ta… Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Laugh Riot at the Hyatt. Live standup comedy show with 5 local comics, $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show. Rated R,… Hyatt Regency Bethesda. (Performance - Comedic). 301-657-1234 |
| 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 pm | Hairspray. The Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1988 John Waters film, tells the story of Tracy Turnblatt and what happens after sh… Signature Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 703-820-9771 |
| 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 |
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Urban Village Market. Weekly urban market featuring jewelry, textiles, new and reconditioned bicycles, clothing, vintage magazines, furnishings, print… Arlington's Urban Village Market at Court House. (Retail - Flea Market). 703-812-8881 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Weekend Outdoor Festival. Handmade crafts, jewelry and art from all over the world on exhibit and for sale. Market 5 Gallery. (Retail - Antique / Art / Jewelry Appraisals). 202-543-7293 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Market Days. Quality handcrafts, clothing and gifts, impressive arts row, boutique fashion and accessory shops, vintage goods, specialty good… Liberty North Community Market. (Retail - Retail Event). 202-462-6633 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns. NFL Football Game. Sunday night games in Weeks 11-17 subject to change. M&T Bank Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 410-547-8100 |
| 1:00 pm | Washington Redskins vs. Minnesota Vikings. NFL Football Game. Sunday night games in Weeks 11-17 subject to change. FedExField. (Sports - Pro Football). 301-276-6050 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Adult Digital Crash Course. This condensed workshop will cover the basics of using a digital camera. This class will help demystify the menu buttons and lea… Glen Echo Park. (Educational - Workshop). 202-997-9845 |
| 10:00 am- 1:00 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- 12:30 pm | D.C. TV & Movie Sites Tour
. Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows shot in Washington, DC. More than 30 locations from 50 movies… Union Station. (Educational - Bus Tour). 212-209-3370 |
| 10:00 am- 11:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 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- 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 2:00 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 |
| 1:00 pm | National Museum of Health and Medicine Tour. Docent led tours are offered to walk-in visitors. The tours highlight the exhibitions, "To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds: Medicine… National Museum of Health and Medicine. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-782-2200 |
| 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Old Town Alexandria Tasting and Historical Walking Tour. DC Metro Food Tours offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours that bring you to some of the area's most historic an… Market Square. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-979-3370 |
| 1:00 pm- 2:30 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 |
| 1:30 pm | Highlights Tours. Led by TM docents, Highlight Tours give visitors the chance to look more closely at items on display. The Textile Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-667-0441 |
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Rock-n-Tot. Rock-n-Tot provides a fresh approach to community for families. An event to mesh quality time with fantastic entertainment; mee… Ultra Bar & Club. (Community - Networking). 301-715-3625 |
| 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 |
Miscellaneous
| 10:00 am | Washington D.C. TV & Movie Tour. Take a guided bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies & TV shows that have been shot in Washington, DC. More than 30 locat… On Location Tours. (Miscellaneous). 800-979-3370 |
Dining Specials
| 6:00 am- 12:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday Breakfast. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-745-6920 |
| 7:00 am- 10:45 am | Contemporary French Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-730-8700 |
| 7:00 am- 2:30 pm | A La Carte Brunch. A special selection of breakfast and lunch entrees, appetizers desserts are served on weekends, accompanied by $5 mimosas. Jamieson Grille. (Dining - Brunch). 703-253-8640 |
| 8:00 am- 2:30 pm | Outdoor Brunch on Weekends. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring mimosas and outdoor seating. Jackson 20. (Dining - Brunch). 703-842-2790 |
| 8:00 am- 12:00 pm | Weekend Breakfast Brunch Buffet. Custom made eggs, waffles, breakfast meats, fruit, a bagel bar with an assortment of cream cheeses, and fresh juices are feature… Rod N Reel Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 410-257-2735 |
| 8:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. Urbana Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-956-6650 |
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Belgian and Euro-Fusion Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered each weekend, and every day in February. Belga Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 202-544-0100 |
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | All Day Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, crab cakes Benedict, omelettes, French toast, Bloody Marys, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and more are feat… The Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 202-797-7227 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Capitol Lounge Brunch. Featuring $5 Bloody Marys and $5 Mimosas. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Latin Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered at midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. Alto Plaza. (Dining - Brunch). 703-266-8811 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, French toast, waffles, omelettes, steak and eggs, and more are featured each weekend. Harry's Tap Room Clarendon. (Dining - Brunch). 703-778-7788 |
| 10:00 am- 3:30 pm | Seasonal Brunch on Weekends. Homemade scones and ginger butter are featured along with the creations of Chef Jonathan Seningen made from local, seasonal ingr… Hook. (Dining - Brunch). 202-625-4488 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Upscale Cocktail Brunch. An extensive menu is offered on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 703-437-5544 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Live Jazz Brunch. Enjoy an a la carte brunch accompanied by live jazz on weekends. Stars Bistro and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202- 4646464 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Classic American Brunch. Custom made omelettes, grits, burger Benedict, eggs Nova Scotia and more are featured on weekends. Tonic Restaurant @ Quigley's Pharmacy. (Dining - Brunch). 202-296-0211 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch on U Street. Crab omelettes, eggs Benedict, breakfast pizzas, French toast and more are featured on weekends. Ulah Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-234-0123 |
| 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Seasonal Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Light and healthy options are available for brunch in additional to traditional breakfast and lunch items. Kemble Park Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-966-5125 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | McGinty's Weekend Brunch. Delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Prix fixe and a la carte menus available with a Bloody Mary bar. McGinty's Public House. (Dining - Brunch). 301-587-1270 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Seasonal Brunch. Special brunch items are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Cedar Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-637-0012 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Butcher's Breakfast. A family-style homemade roast with 2 side orders, poached eggs, and a 'butchers breakfast' are featured on weekends. Commonwealth Gastropub. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-1400 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Organic Seasonal Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Darlington House. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-3722 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch in a Brewery. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-783-5454 |
| 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Brunch with Drink Specials. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring $5 mimosas and Svedka specials. Jack's Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-6767 |
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. Served in the Colonnade Room. Juniper. (Dining - Brunch). 202-457-5020 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Mexican Brunch. Skillet tacos, banana crepes and huevos rancheros are featured accompanied by sangria and margaritas. La Sandia. (Dining - Brunch). 703-893-2222 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Egg Bar. Omelettes and scrambles made to your order, and apple cider doughnut holes are featured on weekends. Redwood Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-5515 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Rooftop Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Tabaq Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-0965 |
| 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- 2:30 pm | A La Carte Regional Brunch. A special a la carte menu is offered on weekends. Blue Duck Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-419-6755 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | All Day Brunch. A great selection of traditional breakfast items is offered most of the day on weekends. Daily Grill - Tysons Corner. (Dining - Brunch). 703-288-5100 |
| 11:30 am- 5:00 pm | Georgetown Brunch. A special brunch menu is available all day on weekends. The Guards. (Dining - Brunch). 202-965-2350 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Tapas Brunch. In addition to the regular full tapas menu, a special brunch tapas menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 301-913-0003 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Tapas Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 202-628-7949 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | French Bistro Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Le Chat Noir. (Dining - Brunch). 202-244-2044 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A 3-course prix fixe brunch including a Champagne cocktail, in addition to the regular brunch and lunch menus, is offered. Mie N Yu. (Dining - Brunch). 202-333-6122 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | French A La Carte Brunch. An assortment of crepes, quiches, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar are featured on weekends, in addition to the regular a la… Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda. (Dining - Brunch). 301-654-1234 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Traditional American Brunch. Breakfast meats, brunch potatoes, fritattas, smoked salmon, appetizers, desserts, a variety of salads and entrees are all featur… Tuscarora Mill. (Dining - Brunch). 703-478-1141 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Mediterranean Brunch. Ashta, tiginettes, patata hara and other specialty items are featured along with the regular lunch menu on weekends. Zaytinya. (Dining - Brunch). 202-638-0800 |
| 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Asian Brunch. A 3-course, prix fixe menu is offered midday on weekends, which includes a complimentary drink. Asia Nine Bar and Lounge. (Dining - Brunch). 202-629-4355 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Indique Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-4822 |
| 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- 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 |
| 3:00 pm- 6:30 pm | Dupont Circle Food Tour. The Dupont Circle Food Tour merges Dupont Circle's rich history with its modern innovation in food and drink. Experience severa… Dupont Circle. (Dining - Food Tasting). 202-683-8847 |
| 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 |
| 4:30 pm- 10:30 pm | Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Menu. A special prix fixe menu will be offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. La Tavola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 410-685-1859 |
| 4:30 pm- 10:30 pm | Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners. Four-course prix fixe Christmas meals will be presented throughout the Christmas weekend. Meet 27. (Dining - Dining Specials). 410-585-8121 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330 |
| French Bistro Brunch. Popular French bistro items are offered each weekend. Bistro Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-328-1640 |
Nightlife
| 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 |
| 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 pm- 10:00 pm | Tune Inn Happy Hour. At happy hour get $1 off all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 |
| 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 pm | Flaming 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 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:30 am | Glow at Fur. Old School, 70s and 80s in the Mafia Lounge; Hip Hop, Dance and Top 40 in the Martini Lounge; House and International in the Min… Fur Night Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-271-1171 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Slackness Saturdays. The best in reggae, hip hop, dancehall, oldies but goodies ... all a dat. Turntable Restaurant & Disco. (Nightlife - DJ). 347-249-3976 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Ibiza Saturdays. Ibiza brings world-famed DJ's for a weekly electronic event like you have never heard. With names like Danny Tenaglia and David… Ibiza Night Club. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-552-1429 |
| 10:00 pm | Guest List Event. 21-plus event. Music: Club Mix / hip hop / dance and more. Dress code enforced. Dress to impress. No sneakers or baggy wear. Dri… Stir Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-928-0500 |
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