December 23, 2014
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| 7:00 pm | Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls.  NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-628-3200 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am- 12:01 am | Holiday Open House at the Mansion. Once a year the uber private Mansion on O decks the halls and opens it's doors to spread holiday cheer! This is your chance to e… The Mansion on O Street. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 202-496-2020 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Wine Tastings Veramar Vienyard. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made at Veramar Vienyard. Veramar Vineyard. (Festivals - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Perspectives: Chiharu Shiota. Haunted by the traces that the human body leaves behind, the work amasses personal memories of lost individuals and past moments… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Nasta'liq: The Genius of Persian Calligraphy. This exhibition is the first of its kind to focus on Nasta'liq, a calligraphic script that developed in 14th-century Iran. More… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Style in Chinese Landscape Painting: The Yuan Legacy. While surviving works from the Yuan are rare, whenever possible, this exhibition includes the earliest work in the museum collec… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Decoding the Renaissance. The advent of printing, development of diplomacy, and creation of postal systems created an obsession with encryption that produ… Folger Shakespeare Library. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 202-544-4600 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Oribe Ware: Color and Pattern Come to Japanese Ceramics. Oribe Ware: Color and Pattern Come to Japanese Ceramics. Freer Invented in Japan in 1605, Oribe ware introduced vivid pattern an… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Zen, Tea, and Chinese Art in Medieval Japan. In this exhibition, Chinese and Japanese paintings, lacquer ware, and ceramics illuminate this remarkable period of cultural con… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Chinese Ceramics: 13th-14th Century. A dozen Chinese ceramics from the Freer collection show highlights of Yuan ceramic styles and complement the exhibition Style in… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-4880 |
| 12:00 pm- 12:15 pm | Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
| 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 | Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about the trials and triumphs of Israel's favorite son features Broadway stars and "Ame… Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:30 pm | Five Guys Named Moe. Come and dance the blues away with Eat Moe, No Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Big Moe and Little Moe, as big band meets boy band in this dy… Arena Stage. (Performance - Musical). 202-554-9066 |
| 7:30 pm | A Renaissance Christmas: Music of Flanders and Italy circa 1500. Accompanied by voices, winds, and strings, the Folger Consort explores a variety of musical styles from Northern Italy and the c… Folger Elizabethan Theatre. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 202-544-7077 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:45 pm | The After 8 Comedy Show. Free weekly stand-up show starring some of DC's top aspiring comics. Hosted by Matt Dundas. Chief Ike's Mambo Room. (Performance - Comedic). 202-332-2211 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls. NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-628-3200 |
Community
| 9:30 am | White House "Un-Tour". Walking tour around the White House, commencing at the corner of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW (next to the Hotel Washi… Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-484-1565 |
| 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- 12:00 pm | The Self-Promotion Workshops. These 2-hour topical workshops are interactive hands-on help for your marketing and self-promotional efforts. When you come to t… All About Youniversity. (Educational - Workshop). 703-752-6166 |
| 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 |
| 10:15 am | Highlights Tour. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet at either Welcome desk. Tours may be added or cancelled… National Museum of American History. (Educational - History). 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 |
| 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Spotlights Tours. Docents offer a 15-minute overview of an exhibition or briefly discuss a favorite museum object. Locations vary; for location an… National Museum of American History. (Educational - History). 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- 2:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 |
| 11:00 am | Highlights Tour. A friendly docent will give a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Subject to cancellation. Please ahead to confirm. National Postal Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-633-5534 |
| 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- 12:00 am | Tuesday Tapas for a Cause. Each month, La Tasca will donate a portion of their proceeds to a local charity. La Tasca - Arlington. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 703-812-9120 |
| 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 |
| 12:30 pm | Highlights of the American Art Museum Tour. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet in the F Street Lobby. No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each… Smithsonian American Art Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-633-1000 |
| 1:00 pm | Highlights Tour. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet at either Welcome desk. Tours may be added or cancelled… National Museum of American History. (Educational - History). 202-357-2700 |
| 1:00 pm | Highlights Tour. A friendly docent will give a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Subject to cancellation. Please ahead to confirm. National Postal Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-633-5534 |
| 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 | Highlights of the American Art Museum Tour. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet in the F Street Lobby. No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each… Smithsonian American Art Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-633-1000 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Afro Caribbean Dance Class. Diane Freeman teaches children for one hours, then adults for the second hour in six-week sessions. Call for schedule and to re… Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-543-7293 |
| 5:45 pm- 6:45 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 7:30 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 |
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Hip Hop Classes with Jamile McGee. Come take class with professional choreographer / dancer Jamile McGee, who has worked with many artists in the industry includin… Joy of Motion Dance Center. (Educational - Class). 301-986-0016 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Ballroom and Flamenco Dance Classes. Angelic Feet Dancing is now taking students for its 4 week course on Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and international dances as well as A… Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-446-3664 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm | Secrets of the Breath: Introduction to Yogic Breathing and Meditation. The breath is a powerful tool in the elimination of stress and toxins from the body. Through breath work we can settle the mind… Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation. (Educational - Class). 202-332-5433 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Hip Hop Classes with Jamile McGee. Come take class with professional choreographer / dancer Jamile McGee, who has worked with many artists in the industry includin… Joy of Motion Dance Center. (Educational - Class). 301-986-0016 |
| 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 | |
| Self-Guided Tour: Let's Move! with Smithsonian Gardens. Explore Smithsonian Gardens through this scavenger hunt. Discover garden treasures while learning how gardening promotes healthy… Smithsonian Institution. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-357-2700 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Texas Hold'em Tournament. Free Texas Hold'em Tournaments for nightly prizes. Tommy Joe's Restaurant. (Gaming - Poker). 240-372-0717 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Family Dining Night. Upstairs at Mr. Henry's, children 8 years old and younger eat free, from their new kid's menu, with a dining adult. Mr. Henry's Restaurant on Capitol Hill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-8412 |
| 6:00 pm | Tuesday Night Special. Tuesday nights features sports trivia starting at 7 pm and $3 Peroni pints, $10 Peroni pitchers and $5 appetizers (nachos, potat… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 |
| 6:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Tuesdays. Features 1/2 price burgers, Ladies Night 9pm-12pm, $2 off everything (except burgers), $3 - Rail 6pm-9pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-9p… Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416 |
| A Wing and A Prayer Night. Your choice of Buffalo or spicy Teriyaki-style wings and a bucket of Buds (4) 7oz Budweiser or Bud Light bottles for only $9.00. Embassy Row Hotel by Destination Hotels & Resorts. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-872-9501 |
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 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 | Bottled Beer Special. Ten different premium beers on special each week at $3.75 each. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Trivia Night Tuesdays. Offering Miller Lite and Miller High Life bottles for $3.00 each along with prizes from the folks at Miller Brewing and Garrett'… Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-333-1033 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Tempting Tuesday's. Your weekly Tuesday night singles party in Rockville. Orange Ball Billiards and Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 240-374-1400 |
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