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SATURDAY
May 17, 2008
Festivals
| Call | Film Program. Independent films and area premieres are screened each weekend in the East Building Auditorium, 4th St. and Constitution Ave.,… National Gallery of Art. (Festival - Film Festival). 202-842-6799 |
| Call | Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience. The Brewers Association is bringing the quintessential craft beer and food event to Washington D.C. in celebration of American C… Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. (Festival - Culinary). 303-447-0816 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | 3rd Annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Parade and Festival 2008. Parade your dog along Woodmont Avenue between Hampden Lane and Bethesda Avenue, in downtown Bethesda, with proceeds to benefit t… . (Festivals). 301-275-8752 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor. Bringing to life its theme, "Think Global. Taste Local.," this first annual festival will present celebrity chef cooking demonst… National Harbor. (Festival - Culinary). 443-716-2800 |
The Arts
| Call | Dmitri Berlinsky, Violin and Elena Baksht, Piano. This magnificent duo, both outstanding soloists returns to The Embassy Series. They have always been a great success in our conc… Embassy of Austria. (Performance - Musical). 202-625-2361 |
| Call | UniverSoul Circus. "Jabulani" is bursting at the seams with exciting performances including: a romantic silk aerial ballet featuring Ebon, one of t… Capital Plaza. (Performance - Circus/ Animal Show). 800-316-7439 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Spring Garden Tours. Spring brings a burst of splendid colors to thirteen acres of lush lawns and formal gardens featuring lilac, irises, Japanese pi… Hillwood Museum and Gardens. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-686-5807 |
| 2:00 pm | The Color Purple.  The Color Purple is screened. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Movies). 410-837-7400 |
| 3:30 pm | Lewis Black. Lewis Black performs live. Warner Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 202-783-4000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Swell Season. The Swell Season performs live. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 410-783-8000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Color Purple. The Color Purple is screened. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Movies). 410-837-7400 |
| 8:00 pm | Lewis Black. Lewis Black performs live. Warner Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 202-783-4000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Memory of Water. The Memory of Water is performed live. Alden Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 703-790-0123 |
Sports
| 3:30 pm | Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals. MLB Baseball Game. Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 888-848-BIRD |
| 3:30 pm | 2007 Preakness Stakes. The annual Preakness Stakes are held live. Pimlico Race Course. (Sports - Horseracing). 410-542-9400 |
Community
| Call | "Love on a Two Way Street" - Discussion for Women Moderated by New York Times Bestselling Author JL King. This successful national traveling campaign focuses on defining love and family, while building and maintaining fulfilling relat… Gallery Restaurant & Lounge. (Community - Lecture). 202-575-7774 |
| 9:00 am- 10:00 am | Dog Tag Boot Camp. Now you can get, and stay in shape with your furry buddy while giving him the time and attention he deserves. Saturdays are free… Washington Harbour. (Educational - Class). 410-241-0692 |
| 9:30 am- 4:30 pm | Belly Dance Classes. Add a little hip sway to your step. Register now for belly dance classes at Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance.… Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 |
| 10:00 am | Black Georgetown. Walking tour of the area south of P Street, between Rock Creek Park and 29th Street, known as Herring Hill, commencing at the Ol… Rock Creek Park. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-426-6851 |
| 10:00 am | Walking Tour. Tour of late 19th century architecture, led by Historical Society of Washington member Brian Kraft, commencing at Shaw/Howard Un… LeDroit Park Historic District. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-785-2068 |
| 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- 12:30 pm | Courage! The Civil War in Washington. An interactive walking tour led by a character from the past. Relive the Civil War in our town through stories and drama. Rain o… Penn Quarter Outdoors. (Educational - Walking Tour). 301-588-9255 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 am | Consider Christ. True freedom comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Join us for fellowship, fun, worship, and study on the one who love… Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. (Community - Religious). 301-681-3731 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | Affordable Acting Classes. A variety of classes, workshops and other sessions are available. "Getting to the Truth" is offered on Saturday mornings and Wed… Creative Freedom Arts Studio. (Educational - Class). 703-708-5011 |
| 1:00 pm | Tour. National Museum of Health and Medicine. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-782-2200 |
| 1:00 pm | Guided Walking Tour. Tour commences in the parking lot of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Annex, sponsored by Save our Seminary at Forest Glen.. National Park Seminary Historic District. (Educational - Walking Tour). 301-495-9079 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | 2008 Black Vanguard Award Luncheon Gala. Annual Black Vanguard Awards Luncheon Gala and Fundraiser. Thurgood Marshall Center. (Community - Fundraiser/Benefit). 888-573-7778 |
| 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 |
| 1:30 pm | Highlights Tour. The Textile Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-667-0441 |
| 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Affordable Acting Classes. A variety of classes, workshops and other sessions are available. "Getting to the Truth" is offered on Saturday mornings and Wed… Creative Freedom Arts Studio. (Educational - Class). 703-708-5011 |
| 2:45 pm- 6:00 pm | Crisis and Opportunity: The Rainforest Path to Health and Prosperity. "Amazon" John Easterling, founder of Amazon Herb Co., speaks on cutting-edge nutrition, beauty products, and green business solu… River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation. (Community - Lecture). 240-535-7603 |
| 8:00 pm- 1:00 am | That 80s Prom. Relive the 80s. This "prom for adults" will feature an open bar, prom style hors d'ouvres, cheesy prom polaroids, Rubik's Cube c… National Press Club. (Community - Lecture). 301-652-7712 |
Dining Specials
| 12:00 am- 12:00 am | Tex-Mex dining and drink specials. Tortilla Coast. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-546-6768 |
| 11:00 am- 8:00 pm | Dining and drink specials. Post Pub. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-628-2111 |
| 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Domestic beer and rail drink specials. Lil' Pub. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-543-5526 |
| 4:00 pm | Beer specials. Chadwick's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-333-2565 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Selected beers special. Harambe African Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-332-6435 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:30 pm | African food buffet and drink special. Erico Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 212-518-9742 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330 |
Nightlife
| 1:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Domestic beer specials. Bedrock Billiards. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-7665 |
| 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Specials on all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Assorted drink specials. Kokopoolies. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-234-2306 |
| 5:00 pm | Assorted drink specials. Georgetoon's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-337-6405 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Draft beer, cider and rail drink specials. Asylum. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-9353 |
| 5:30 pm- 3:00 am | Assorted drink specials. Common Share. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-588-7180 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Assorted drink specials. Angles Bar and Billiards. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-462-8100 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:30 pm | Assorted cocktail specials. Crush. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-1111 |
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