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The EventGuide SATURDAY November 14, 2009 The Arts| Call | 22nd Annual European Union Film Showcase. A selection of top films from EU member states, including film festival award winners, box office hits, and US premieres. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 | 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | 1st Anniversary Celebration Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. An outdoor, juried sculpture exhibit features a total of five works by area sculptors for display around the Workhouse grounds.
Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 703-584-2900 | 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Cole Sternberg's Exhibition, "and those who were dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music". Accompanied by an exhibition catalog, published by Western Canon and featuring a preface by Claudio Grossman, Chair of the U.N.
American University Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-885-1300 | 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 | | 2:00 pm | Jersey Boys.  Performing live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 | | 3:30 pm | Don McLean.  Performing live. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 703-549-7500 | | 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 | 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | 2nd Saturday Art Walks. Workhouse Arts Center studio artists will keep their doors open after hours and they invite you to join them to explore the Work
Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 703-584-2900 | 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Gallery Opening - Kaupp / Prosky. Showing the work of aritsts Kaupp and Prosky. Come for the art stay for the libations. The Corner Store. (Arts - Gallery Opening). 202-544-5807 | | 7:00 pm | Kaleidoscope. A presentation of choreography in progress by Peter DiMuro and music of arias and art songs. Reservations required. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. (Performance - Dance). 202-547-6839 | | 7:00 pm | The Complaints. A first at McGinty's. A modern rock band, the Complaints are all round independent artists. 10 years of writing, recording and
McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270 | | 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 | | 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys.  Performing live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 | 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 | 9:00 pm- 3:00 am | Richard Vission. Grammy nominated remixer, super-producer, and legendary floor-rocker Richard Vission has been working his magic since the early
Ibiza Night Club. (Performance - Musical). 888-IBI-ZADC |
Community| Call | 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 | 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- 4:00 pm | Olney Literary Day and Book Fair. Spend the day meeting your favorite authors and getting your books signed. Many authors will be present including Helen Thomas,
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. (Community - Book Club/Book Talk). 240-283-3202 | 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 | 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance, offers over 50 belly dance classes each week at over 7 DC area loctations. Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Help Santa Protect Kids. Santa's Mission this year is to seek donations of new and gently used toys and collectables to fund the free give-away of parent
Good Knight Enchanted Castle. (Community - Safety Awareness). 301-595-8989 | | 1:00 pm | National Museum of Health and Medicine Tour. Docent led tours are offered to walk-in visitors. The tours highlight the exhibitions, "To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds: Medicine
National Museum of Health and Medicine. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-782-2200 | 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 | 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | A Fantasticks Voyage Scavenger Hunt. Arena Stage is thrilled to launch a fun, team activity centered on The Fantasticks, allowing teams of up to four to race around
Arena Stage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-554-9066 | | 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 | 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm | Fun, Free and Fantastic Events. Colored pencil portraiture. Follow artist Sean Hill as he demonstrates the process of colored pencil "painting" from an initial
Utrecht Art Supplies. (Educational - Class). 202-898-0555 | 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 | 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm | Belly Dance Workshop Series. A new belly dance topic every Saturday. The Saturday Workshop Series is a perfect way to practice belly dance technique or sampl
Sahara Dance. (Educational - Workshop). 202-362-4400 | 8:00 pm- 9:20 pm | The Ghost Story Tour of Washington. Meet at Lafayette Park at the base of the Lafayette statue. Your guide leads you by lantern light to the hauntings of the six ap
Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 888-844-3999 |
Dining Specials| Call | Weekend Brunch. Popular French bistro items are offered each weekend. Bistro Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-328-1640 | 6:00 am- 12:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-745-6920 | 7:00 am- 10:45 am | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-730-8700 | 7:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend 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 | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend 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 | 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 | 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. A special menu is offered midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. American Tap Room. (Dining - Brunch). 703-834-0400 | 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 | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend Wine Brunch. Sample wines as you enjoy a variety of special brunch selections. Enology Wine Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-362-0362 | 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend 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 | Weekend Brunch. Special brunch items are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Cedar Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-637-0012 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Darlington House. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-3722 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-783-5454 | 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend Brunch. 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 202-628-7949 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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 | Weekend 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- 4:00 pm | Dog Happy Hour. Bring your dog with you to enjoy a variety of happy hour specials. Union Pub. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-546-7200 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Weekend 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. Fahrenheit. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-912-4110 | 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Handcrafted ale and beer specials. Featured handcrafted ale is $2. a pint. District ChopHouse and Brewery. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-347-3434 | 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 | 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Opera Night. Join us for an exquisite evening of Italian food, Italian wine, and Italian song. Local award-winning opera singers will be sing
Tuscana West. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-289-8843 |
Festivals10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Glitz Saturdays. Glitz Saturdays premiers with a special performance from Miami Beach Aerialist Superstar Martika Guerrero performing in DC for J
MCCXXIII Nightclub. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-335-1879 | 11:30 am- 5:30 pm | Wine Tasting. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made and enjoy free samples in the Tasting Room. Veramar Vineyard. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510 | 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | 7th Annual Pentagon Row Holiday Festival. It's a winter wonderland as we kick off the holidays in style with a festive snow fall, free horse and carriage rides, a special
Pentagon Row. (Festivals). 434-977-9234 |
For Children11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-418-0166 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 202-686-8270 | | 11:00 am | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-998-0404 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-585-0550 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-556-7766 | | 11:00 am | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-499-2173 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-924-4894 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders Books, Music & Cafe. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-816-1067 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-352-5560 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-705-6672 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-897-8100 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 703-430-4675 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Storytime. Kids are invited to come in their holiday outfits and enjoy a number of activities, including storytelling, coloring, a raffle w
Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-528-0862 |
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