Friday, March 8, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it in Georgetown, Arlington and beyond?
1. Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. S., Arlington. Why Go: Homeowners can get advice and ideas from one of more than 70 specialists participating, including county staff from inspection services, zoning and code enforcement, and the Green Home Choice Program Price: Free 2. 2013 Hopes and Dreams Cruise Gala and Auction When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sequoia on the Georgetown Waterfront, 3000 K St. NW, Washington. Why Go: The Annual Hyde-Addison gala and auction is the Georgetown elementary school's largest fundraiser. The cruise-themed gala will include dancing, food and auction items. Price: $50 per person, buy tickets here. 3. …
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3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
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Sequoia
3000 K St NW, Washington, DC
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Friday, March 1, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it in Georgetown and Arlington?
1. Girl Scout Cookie Sales When/Where: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Saxbys Coffee, 1332 35th St. NW, Washington. Why Go: Pick up a box of your favorites. In Georgetown the Holy Trinity School troop will be selling at a booth at Saxbys Coffee. If you're looking for a booth in Arlington, use the handy cookie booth tracker. Price: $4 a box 2. Comedy by Barry Rothbart at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse When/Where: 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington Why Go: Rothbart is considered a rising star in the comedy field and is one of the stars of MTV's "Punk'd." He has appeared on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno and a number of other television shows. Price: $20 3. …
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Saxbys Coffee
1332 35th St NW, Washington, DC
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Sprinkles Cupcakes
3015 M St NW, Washington, DC
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The Washington Harbour
3050 K St NW, Washington, DC
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it in Georgetown and Arlington?
1. Flying Squirrel Lore & More When/Where: 6 to 7 p.m. at the Long Branch Nature Center at 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Why Go: For children and adults. After an indoor presentation, watch Arlington’s flying squirrels glide in for an evening meal. Price: Registration required. $5 per person. 2. Boxwood Basics Gardening Class When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday at Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW, Washington. Why Go: Since it is cold outside, spend some time thinking about warm sunny days out in the garden. This class led by expert Robert Saunders, of Saunders Brothers Nursery, will offer an in-depth lecture on boxwood care. Price: Members: $10, Nonmembers: $12 3. Yorktown High School Crew Row for Humanity When/Where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on …
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-77.111541
4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Ballston Common Mall
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38.860178
-77.127801
625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA
Long Branch Nature Center
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Tudor Place
1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC
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Friday, February 8, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. Georgetown ARTS 2013 Exhibit When/Where: Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Discover the talent of Georgetown residents and artists who work in Georgetown at the fourth annual Citizens Association of Georgetown art exhibit. Explore works in media ranging from oil and watercolor paintings, to prints, sculpture and photography. The setting on the Georgetown waterfront is not to be overlooked and children are welcome. Price: Entrance is free and open to all ages. Works are avialable for purchase. 2. Feel the Heritage Festival When/Where: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Langston-Brown Community Center on 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington Why Go: There will be live music …
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-77.06238
Tudor Place
1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC
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St John's Episcopal Church Georgetown Parish
3240 O St NW, Washington, DC
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Embassy of Sweden
2900 K St NW, Washington, DC
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Friday, January 25, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. Cartoon Skate When/Where: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Washington Harbour Ice Rink, 3050 K St. NW, Washington. Why Go: Take the family out for a day of skating with a twist as your favorite cartoon characters join you on the ice. Price: Adults $9, Children/Seniors/Military $7 and Skate Rental $5. 2. The Face Challenge at Pentagon City When/Where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington Why Go: The Face Challenge will be at the Fashion Centre filming aspiring models emulating supermodels. The winner of the challenge will get a trip to New York City, makeup and a photo shoot. It's all a promotion for a new modeling competition featuring supermodel Naomi Campbell on the Oxygen …
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-77.059089
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC
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The Washington Harbour
3050 K St NW, Washington, DC
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Friday, January 11, 2013
See what is happening this weekend.
1. Ice Skating Party to Benefit Concerts in the Park When/Where: From 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Washington Harbour Ice Rink, 3050 K St. NW, and Tony & Joe's, 3000 K St. NW. Why Go: Get some exercise, spend some quality time with family and friends and help a good cause while you are at it. Proceeds from the skating party will support the Citizens Association of Georgetown's annual Concerts in the Park this summer, which is free and open to the public. Price: Tickets are $175 for three generations, $150 for 2 generations, $125 for a couple and $65 for one. 2. Rosebud Film Festival When/Where: The Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Rosebud is an annual competition open exclusively to DC, Maryland, and …
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Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
3000 K St NW, Washington, DC
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Friday, January 4, 2013
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. Greg Harrison Jazz Band When/Where: 6 p.m. Saturday on the Millenium Stage at the Kennedy Center. Why Go: Take in a free performance and then expansive views of the Georgetown and the Potomac from the Kennedy Center balcony. According to the event notice: "The group performs standard jazz tunes in a swing jazz format based on the small bands of the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s." Price: Free. 2. Comic Book & Sports Card Show When/Where: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean Why Go: With no comic book store in Arlington, shows like this help provide the fix for enthusiasts and collectors. Various vendors will have Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and modern comics, plus sports and nonsports…
Friday, December 7, 2012
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. 58th Annual St. John's Greens Sale & Christmas Bazaar When/Where: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St John's Episcopal Church Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St., NW. Why Go: This family-friendly event offers crafts for the kids, holiday wreaths and greens to make your home festive and food and carols to keep the whole family happy. Cost: Free to attend, prices for greens vary. 2. Miracle on 23rd Street When/Where: Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday outside (and continue inside) Linden Resources, 750 S. 23rd St., Arlington Why Go: This free event features a festive tree lighting, Santa Claus arriving on an Arlington County fire truck, holiday music performances, children's activities and food. Inside, crafts will be on sale. Linden Resources …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theater 2. Deer Yarns and Antler Tales Campfire at Arlington's Long Branch Nature Center 3. Georgetown Library Book Sale 4. Celebrating Betty Buchanan 5. The Enchanted Forest
Friday, November 2, 2012
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. Second Annual Arlington Puzzle Festival When/Where: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Arlington Central Library Why Go: How cool is this? From the coordinator: The Second Annual Arlington Puzzle Festival is "a celebration of words, logic, numbers and thinking and a place to meet other puzzle fanatics in a friendly, fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Crossword puzzles will be provided by New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Sudoku puzzles will be provided by U.S. and world champion Thomas Snyder." Cost: Free! 2. Esprit de Noel When/Where: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW, Washington. Why Go: Get a jump on your holiday shopping and take a chance on pearl white 2013 Mini …
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625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA
Long Branch Nature Center
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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC
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Central Library
1015 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA
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