August 4, 2012

SATURDAY
Coast Guard Day

Headliners

3:00 pm	Summer Spirit Festival. Erykah Badu Common Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please cont… Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Festival - Music). 410-715-5550
7:00 pm	Jerry Seinfeld. Star of stage and screeen, internationally known comic Jerry Seinfeld will perform live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 202-467-4600
7:05 pm	Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins. MLB Baseball Game. Nationals Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 202-547-9077
7:30 pm	D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew. MLS Soccer Game. RFK Stadium Starplex. (Sports - Soccer). 202-633-4487
9:30 pm	Jerry Seinfeld. Star of stage and screeen, internationally known comic Jerry Seinfeld will perform live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 202-467-4600

Festivals

11:00 am- 4:00 pm	BrickFair. Family fun at the largest LEGO fan festival in the United States. Be inspired by original LEGO creations covering 100,000 square… Dulles Expo Center. (Festivals). 240-481-7998
12:00 pm- 6:00 pm	Wine Tastings Veramar Vienyard. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made at Veramar Vienyard. Veramar Vineyard. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510
3:00 pm	Summer Spirit Festival. Erykah Badu Common Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please cont… Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Festival - Music). 410-715-5550

The Arts

11:00 am- 7:00 pm	2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition. This exhibition represents the depth & breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks being created througho… Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 703-495-0001
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
4:30 pm	Parachute & The Cab. Performing live. Howard Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 202-803-2899
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
7:00 pm	Jerry Seinfeld. Star of stage and screeen, internationally known comic Jerry Seinfeld will perform live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 202-467-4600
7:00 pm	Mount Vernon Nights at The Workhouse. A series of free public concerts will take place Saturday evenings on the Quad. Please check directly with venue for lineup. Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 703-495-0001
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	James McMurtry. James McMurtry performing live in concert. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 703-549-7500
7:30 pm	Yes & Procol Harum. Yes & Procol Harum performing live. Warner Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 202-783-4000
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
8:30 pm	The Music of West Side Story. Record-breaking classic on huge screens accompanied by the NSO. Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 703-255-1900
9:30 pm	Jerry Seinfeld. Star of stage and screeen, internationally known comic Jerry Seinfeld will perform live. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 202-467-4600
9:30 pm	Barrington Levy. Performing live. Howard Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 202-803-2899

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
10:00 am- 12:00 pm	Pool Party. Beat the heat this summer at Unleashed by Petco's Pool Party! Make sure to bring your pup to cool off in children's pools that… Unleashed by Petco. (Retail - Retail Event). 703-430-3264
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm	Puppy Playtime. Do you have a new puppy? Bring your furry companion to Unleashed by Petco's free socialization seminar where they will be able… Unleashed by Petco. (Retail - Retail Event). 301-208-9230

Sports

7:05 pm	Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins. MLB Baseball Game. Nationals Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 202-547-9077
7:30 pm	D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew. MLS Soccer Game. RFK Stadium Starplex. (Sports - Soccer). 202-633-4487

For Children

11:00 am	If You Give A Moose A Muffin. What if a moose came to your house and asked for a muffin? In this sequel, if you give him some jam, you may wind up in a jam! A… Adventure Theatre. (Kids Theater). 301-634-2270
2:00 pm	If You Give A Moose A Muffin. What if a moose came to your house and asked for a muffin? In this sequel, if you give him some jam, you may wind up in a jam! A… Adventure Theatre. (Kids Theater). 301-634-2270
4:30 pm	If You Give A Moose A Muffin. What if a moose came to your house and asked for a muffin? In this sequel, if you give him some jam, you may wind up in a jam! A… Adventure Theatre. (Kids Theater). 301-634-2270

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
11:30 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- 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
	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
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
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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