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The EventGuide SATURDAY November 21, 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 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first e
National Geographic Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-857-8637 | 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 | | 2:00 pm | The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-488-3300 | | 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 | JFK's Magnificent Journey Art Exhibit and Reception. Special Guest Senator Max Baucus (D-MT). Paintings by Alen J. Salerian. The president and members of the Club request that you j
The Woman's National Democratic Club. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-232-7363 | | 7:00 pm | The Karma Issue. Musical excellence and passion are the driving force behind this band. Their repertoire is growing with groundbreaking originals
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 | 7:30 pm- 9:45 pm | Russian Revelry - Balalaika Concert. Gala concert of music and song featuring renowned Russian basso Anatoli Panchoshny, balalaika virtuoso Andrei Saveliev, domra so
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 240-314-8690 | 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Gallery After Hours: The Osedax and Special Guests. Formed in 2007, and combining elements of classic Southern rock with the volume and power of modern progressive metal, The Oseda
Workhouse Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 703-495-0001 | | 8:00 pm | Laughing Colors Annual Reunion Show.  Performed live. The Recher Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 410-337-7178 | | 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 | | 8:00 pm | The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-488-3300 | | 8:00 pm | Ballroom with a Twist. From "Dancing with the Stars" pro Louis van Amstel comes this dazzling new stage production that features performers from "So Yo
The Music Center at Strathmore. (Performance - Dance). 301-581-5192 | | 8:00 pm | Comedy at the Corner. New York comic Hilary Schwartz takes on her mom, Carol Schwartz, DC politicians in general, and life as we know it.
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The Corner Store. (Performance - Comedic). 202-544-5807 |
BusinessCommunity| 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 | 10:15 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 | 11:00 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 | 11:30 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- 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 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 |
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 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch or Lunch with a Claus
. Join Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus for a weekend brunch or weekday lunch, through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. A special
Pienza Italian Market Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 877-352-3629 | 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 |
Festivals| Call | Christmas on the Potomac. Nightly indoor snowfalls and holiday-themed fountain show, musical performances, the Potomac Express Train Village, an ice skati
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 | | Call | ICE. Enter a fantastic winter wonderland unlike anything you've ever seen. The year's coldest event will warm visitors' hearts as the
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 | 10:00 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 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. This juried show features the collective creativity of 450 professional craft designers and fine artists displaying and selling
Montgomery County Fairgrounds. (Festival - Carnival / Fair). 800-210-9900 | 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 |
For ChildrenMiscellaneousNightlife4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | All you can drink beer specials. Rhino Bar and Pumphouse. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-333-3150 | 6:00 pm- 12:00 am | Domestic draft and rail drink specials. Blue Gin. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-965-4005 | | 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 | 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Happy Hour. Featuring $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm
. Toledo Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-986-5416 | 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Tune Inn Happy Hour. At happy hour get $1 off all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 | 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Handcrafted and domestic beer specials. Black Cat. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-7960 | 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | EPIC Charity Speed Dating. To benefit the volunteer airborne relief corps, Remote Area Medical (RAM). Participants will take part in a fun-filled evening o
McGinty's Public House. (Nightlife - Singles). 202-365-6491 | 8:00 pm- 10:30 pm | Happy Hour at Crush. Featuring Miller Light bottles at $1, Corona bottles $2 and Rail drinks $2. Crush. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-1111 | | 8:00 pm | Flaming Hot Blues Bands. Weekends deliver a strong performance with one of their reoccurring favorite Rockin' Blues bands. Madam's Organ Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-5370 | 9:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Domestic beer and rail drink specials. Chief Ike's Mambo Room. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-332-2211 | 9:00 pm- 3:00 am | Krafty Kuts. One of the world's most recognized and beloved names in dance music, Krafty's signature blend of breakbeats, funk, and hip hop a
Ibiza Night Club. (Nightlife - DJ). 888-IBI-ZADC | 10:00 pm- 3:30 am | Croma at Home Ultra Bar. Come party. Friday 18+, Saturdays 18 for girls - 21 for guys. 4 floors of different kinds of music
. Ultra Bar & Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-638-4663 | 10:00 pm- 3:30 am | Glow at Fur. Old School, 70s and 80s in the Mafia Lounge; Hip Hop, Dance and Top 40 in the Martini Lounge; House and International in the Min
Fur Night Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 202-271-1171 | 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Slackness Saturdays. The best in reggae, hip hop, dancehall, oldies but goodies ... all a dat. Turntable Restaurant & Disco. (Nightlife - DJ). 347-249-3976 | 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Ibiza Saturdays. Ibiza brings world-famed DJ's for a weekly electronic event like you have never heard. With names like Danny Tenaglia and David
Ibiza Night Club. (Nightlife - DJ). 202-552-1429 | | 10:00 pm | Guest List Event. 21-plus event. Music: Club Mix / hip hop / dance and more. Dress code enforced. Dress to impress. No sneakers or baggy wear. Dri
Stir Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 301-928-0500 |
Retail EventsSports| Call | Ice Skating. Get into the holiday spirit at Gaylord National's outdoor skating rink. Skate rentals available. Gaylord National Resort. (Sports - Ice Skating). 877-352-3629 |
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