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SATURDAY
First Day of Summer
June 21, 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 |
| 11:00 am- 9:00 pm | 16th Annual Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle. Barbeque vendors from around the country, kids' activities, live bands and pro sports players are featured at the largest annual… . (Festival - Culinary). 202-828-3099 |
The Arts
| Call | Silverdocs: AFI / Discovery Channel Documentary Festival. Silverdocs is a seven-day international documentary film festival, created through a unique alliance between the American Film I… AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 |
| Call | VSA Arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc. Announce "Green Light" Call for Entries. The sponsors launch a call for entries to identify emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who demonstrate promise in th… VSA Arts. (Performance - Talent Show). 800-933-8721 |
| Call | DEKKA Exhibits. Come have a drink and enjoy artworks by DEKKA's wonderful artists Emily Chimiak, R. Alexander Clark, Michelle Matovic and Sofya… DEKKA. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-986-1370 |
| 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 |
| 12:00 pm | Liao Wen Ho and His Glove Puppet Theater. The group combines traditional puppetry with modern performance techniques, such as integrated multimedia and lighting and speci… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Performance). 202-895-1809 |
| 2:00 pm | The Mystery of Irma Vep. Arena Stage's temporary theater hosts Charles Ludlam's satire of pop culture as two men play 7 roles - men, women and mobsters.… Arena Stage. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-488-3300 |
| 3:00 pm | Liao Wen Ho and His Glove Puppet Theater. The group combines traditional puppetry with modern performance techniques, such as integrated multimedia and lighting and speci… Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. (Performance). 202-895-1809 |
| 8:00 pm | The Gondoliers.  The Gondoliers performs live. Filene Center of Wolf Trap. (Arts - Concerts). 703-255-1900 |
| 8:00 pm | The Mystery of Irma Vep. Arena Stage's temporary theater hosts Charles Ludlam's satire of pop culture as two men play 7 roles - men, women and mobsters.… Arena Stage. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-488-3300 |
| 8:00 pm | Frankie Beverly. Frankie Beverly performs live. Pier Six Concert Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 410-244-1131 |
Retail Events
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Busy Women's Escape. Lashes, stilletoes, handbags, boutique shopping, luxe spa treatments, jazz, and sweet indulgences. Shop with our exclusive vendo… Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner. (Retail - Retail Event). 703-862-0928 |
Sports
| 12:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Paintball Mayhem 2008. The Ladies of SKYN Entertainment present Paintball Mayhem 2008. Be ready to play and let the games begin. Payments are due June… Outdoor Adventures. (Sports - X-treme Sports). 301-952-2026 |
| 7:10 pm | Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers. MLB Baseball Game. Nationals Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 202-675-NATS |
For Children
| 12:30 pm | The Lion and the Mouse. In this traditional African Tale, the lion, king of the jungle, is saved by the tiniest of all animals, the mouse. The lion mus… Classika Theater. (Kid's Theater). 703-824-6200 |
Community
| Call | Free Family Day: Mosquitoes and Larvae and Ticks, Oh My!. Don't let mosquitoes, ticks, and other pesky insects ruin your summer fun. At this family day, participants can learn how to id… Marian Koshland Science Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-334-1201 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet. Public art with a purpose, Cool Globes will feature more than 35 sculpted globes, each five feet in diameter, designed by local,… U.S. Botanic Garden. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-225-8333 |
| 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- 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 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Art and the Natural World: Exploring Andy Goldsworthy. Matthew Wilburn, Ph.D., will give a lecture on Andy Goldsworthy, a British sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist, who use… Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Community - Lecture). 202-547-6839 |
| 8:00 pm | Soltice '08 Beau Soleil with Buckwheat Zydeco and the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Grammy nominated artists Buckwheat Zydeco and Lost Bayou Ramblers are bringing the Bayou to Baltimore for a special benefit perf… Maryland Science Center. (Community - Fundraiser/Benefit). 410-545-5940 |
Health & Fitness
| 9:00 am- 1:00 pm | Asthma Screenings at Black Women's Health Imperative Event. African American women have the highest rate of asthma incidence in the nation and more than half of people in the US with asthm… National Mall. (Health & Fitness). 212-462-8707 |
Dining Specials
| Call | Egg Beaters Brings Surprises to Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle. Visitors can taste Egg Beaters meals, learn great ways to use Egg Beaters in recipes to try at home and get free product coupons… . (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-228-6871 |
| 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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