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January 6, 2016

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

7:00 pmWashington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-397-SEAT

Festivals

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
Peacock Room REMIX: Darren Waterston's Filthy Lucre.
Like Filthy Lucre and the original Peacock Room, this exhibition invites viewers to consider the complex relationships among art… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-633-4880
10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Perspectives: Lara Baladi.
Egyptian-Lebanese artist Lara Baladi (born 1969) experiments with the photographic medium, investigating its history and its rol… 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
12:30 pm-
1:30 pm
Wednesday Jazz.
Corcoran Gallery of Art. (Performance - Musical). 202- 6391827
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
7:00 pmPay What You Can Night.
We understand that not all people are in a position to see live comedy due to their financial situations. Now, simply "Pay What… The Improvisation. (Performance - Comedic). 202-296-7008
7:30 pmMatilda - The Musical.
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imag… Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600
7:30 pmBright Star.
A sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600
8:00 pmMarcus D. Wiley & Sean Sarvis.
Performing their stand up routines live on stage. Rams Head On Stage. (Performance - Comedic). 410-268-4545

Sports

7:00 pmWashington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA Basketball Game. Verizon Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 202-397-SEAT
7:00 pmMaryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
NCAA Basketball Game. Xfinity Center. (Sports - College Basketball). 301-314-7884

For Children

10:00 amChildren's Storytime.
A new book is read each time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Kids - Children's Activities). 703-248-8244
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Spark!Lab.
Designed for children ages 6-12 and their families, all activities incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and… National Museum of American History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 202-357-2700
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wonderplace.
It's never too early to become interested in history! Wonderplace is designed for children 6 years and under. The space blends a… National Museum of American History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 202-357-2700
10:00 amToddler Story Time.
Created specifically for children between the ages of 18 and 36 months. These 20-30 minute programs are full of books, songs and… DC Public Library - Cleveland Park Library. (Kids - Children's Activities). 202-282-3080
10:00 amCommunity Playgroup.
This playgroup is designed for children from birth to three years of age. Families from the community can come together to let t… DC Public Library - Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library. (Kids - Children's Activities). 202-671-3121
11:00 amToddler Story Time.
Created specifically for children between the ages of 18 and 36 months. These 20-30 minute programs are full of books, songs and… DC Public Library - Cleveland Park Library. (Kids - Children's Activities). 202-282-3080

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
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.
10:15 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 amHighlights 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
10:30 am-
10:45 am
Live Tarantula Feedings.
Get up close and personal with a very famous inhabitant of the Insect Zoo. During the tarantula feeding demonstrations volunteer… National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700
10:30 am-
10:50 am
Meet-a-Small Mammal.
Get up close and personal with one of the zoo's small mammals. You'll get a chance to meet animals like a naked mole-rat or an a… Smithsonian's National Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-673-4800
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 amHighlights 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-
11:45 am
Live Tarantula Feedings.
Get up close and personal with a very famous inhabitant of the Insect Zoo. During the tarantula feeding demonstrations volunteer… National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700
12:00 pm-
2:00 pm
JFK's Forgotten Crisis: Tibet, the CIA, and the Sino-Indian War.
Join Bruce Riedel, director of The Intelligence Project at the Brookings Institute and a CIA and National Security Council veter… International Spy Museum. (Community - Lecture). 202-654-0932
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 pmHighlights 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 pmHighlights 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 pmHighlights 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
1:30 pm-
1:45 pm
Live Tarantula Feedings.
Get up close and personal with a very famous inhabitant of the Insect Zoo. During the tarantula feeding demonstrations volunteer… National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700
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 pmHighlights 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
2:00 pm-
2:20 pm
Meet-a-Small Mammal.
Get up close and personal with one of the zoo's small mammals. You'll get a chance to meet animals like a naked mole-rat or an a… Smithsonian's National Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-673-4800
5:30 pm-
7:30 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
5:30 pmNook Night.
Come in and learn all about this exciting technology! Whether you are new to NOOK or a seasoned pro, booksellers are happy to an… Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Educational - Class). 202-347-0176
6:00 pm-
9:00 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
6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
"Let's Speak English" ESL Conversation Circle.
Help improve your English skills as you chat with new and different people. This activity is designed for adults who can read, w… DC Public Library - Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library. (Community). 202-671-3121
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
7:00 pm-
9:30 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
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

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
6:00 pmWednesday Night Special.
Wednesday night special features: $12 Yuengling pitchers, $5 burgers, cheeseburgers and veggie burgers (cheese included, additio… Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779
6:00 pmToledo Lounge Wednesdays.
Featuring 1/2 price cheese sandwich and lounge dog, $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm. Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416

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 pmCorona special.
Half-price nachos and $2. Coronas. 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-
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
Rail Cocktails.
Cocktails made with Smirnoff, Beefeater, Bacardi, Cuervo, Jack Daniels, Dewars and Canadian Club are $4.50. Top of the Hill. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-546-7782
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
8:00 pm-
2:00 am
The Ladies Hour.
An upscale, sexy, flirty event for ladies in the life. Hosted by R Kristi Events and CitiMerge.com. Reservations are being accep… Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 202-775-1882
8:00 pm-
11:00 pm
McGinty's Poker Night.
Join McGinty's every Wednesday for one of the area's biggest poker tournaments with over 50 players. Free to play with a chance… McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-587-1270
9:00 pm-
1:00 am
Wicked Wednesdays.
With DJ XTA-C & DJ Los. No cover charge, plenty of drink specials and the best indoor / outdoor beach party in the area. Joe's Crab Shack. (Nightlife - Parties). 301-947-4377
9:00 pm-
2:00 am
Level 2.
This ultra exclusive lounge features a private elevator exposing you to the ambiance which is Level II. VIP bottle service, vale… Steve's Bar Room. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-686-5990
9:00 pmHump Day Groovez.
Hump Day Groovez is a weekly musical series that takes in the Langston Room. No room charge assessed to the artist who is perfor… Busboys and Poets. (Nightlife - Live Music). 202-387-7638
9:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Live Band Karaoke with The HariKaraoke Band Gong Show.
You're the star. Pick a song, jump on stage, and sing with the awesome HariKaraoke Band, but don't get Gonged. It's crazy fun, e… Whitlow's on Wilson. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 301- 927-2786
Wednesday Nite Sessions.
Resident Djs: at 10PM - DJ Cosgroove-DC, spinning funky and Hard House; at 11PM - DJ Redskin-DC, spinning B-More and DNB. Cafe Japone. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-223-1573
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