Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner
Need a few ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
It’s Thursday. The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Downside? You’ve got no idea what to do during your two days of freedom.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've picked out some of the best events around Arlington and D.C. for your done-work-outta-here time. Is it 5 p.m. on Friday yet?
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Where/When: , 1644 31st St. NW, Georgetown. Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Why not start your weekend an evening early by sipping cherry mimosas and strolling the grounds of Tudor Place, where the Yoshino cherry blossom trees are in full bloom? Sounds like a perfect springtime happy hour.
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Pricing: $10
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Where/When: , 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington. Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: According to the event listing, Le Big Chili is Stoddert Elementary's biggest fundraiser of the year. In addition to the chili cook-off, the silent auction will include items ranging from local gift cards to student artwork.
Pricing: Tickets are $40.
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Where/When: Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N Kent St, Arlington. Saturday, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: According to the event listing, "Symphonica Nova of the ASO presents guest saxophonist Vaughn Ambrose performing hits from "Charlie Parker with Strings," the Norman Gantz produced album that allowed Charlie Parker to fulfill his ambition of recording jazz and pop hit arrangement for himself and orchestra. Program includes Duke's "April in Paris," Gershwin's "Summertime," as well as several pieces that never made the final recording."
Pricing: Ticket prices are $5 for youth, $10 for college students, $15 for seniors and $20 for adults.
4. 2011 Kennedy Center Spring Gala
Where/When: The Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F S., NW Washington. Sunday, 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Performers will include Smokey Robinson, Renee Fleming, members of the New York City Ballet, and others. The gala will celebrate "President Michael M. Kaiser's 10 years at the helm of the Kennedy Center with a star-studded evening."
Pricing: Tickets are $35 to $150.
Where/When: Verizon Center, 601 F St., NW, Washington. Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The show will also feature Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Travis Barker with MixMaster Mike.
Pricing: Tickets range from $49.75 to $125.75.
Did we fail to mention an awesome event in your neck of the woods? Probably. Be sure to let us (and everyone else) know about it in the comments section.
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