Thursday, August 11, 2011
Need ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
1. Arlington County Fair Where/When: Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St, South, Arlington, VA 22204. The fair runs Aug. 10 - Aug. 14, be sure to check the hours here, as they vary daily for inside and outside activities. Why Go: The Arlington County Fair is back for this weekend only, be sure to stop by and ride the rides, taste the food and see your Arlington neighbors. Pricing: Admission to the fair is free, but tickets are required to ride the rides. Ride tickets may be purchased on the fair grounds at the following prices: single tickets for $1, 24 tickets for $20, and 48 tickets for $40. Details on the number of tickets required for each ride are posted at the ticket booth. 2. Georgetown Civil War House and Walking Tour …
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Need help making weekend plans? Look no further.
What's up with this week? Enough with the rain, already! Here's a look at what's happening this weekend - and we're keeping our fingers crossed that the sun makes a lengthy appearance sometime soon. 1. Taste of Arlington Where/When: N. Stuart Street and Wilson Boulevard, Ballston. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Why Go: More than 40 Arlington restaurants will be offering up foodie fare at this event. You can also expect live entertainment and lots of family-friendly activities. Pricing: Tickets are $25. 2. Baby Love Carnival Where/When: Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW, Georgetown. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why Go: Tudor Place is going to be celebrity central on Saturday morning with stars including Claire Shipman, Jay Carney, Mariska Hargitay and …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Kids Opera, Tie-dyeing, and D.C. Color Splash! Pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK TOTS & TALES Where/When: National Aquarium (14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW ) Friday at 10 a.m. Why Go: Tots can stop by for storytime, exciting science experiments, fun crafts, …
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Need a few ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit around D.C. and Arlington and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. BENCHED Where/When: National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, 1556 Wisconsin Ave., DC; Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy a comedy not so far from real life. Watch three city moms who meet daily on a playground bench to hang on tight to the women they are. 2. Wine Night at the Movies Where/When: Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; Friday, wine tasting at 6:15 p.m., movie at 7:15 p.m. Why Go: Unwind with a glass of wine...or two…
Friday, January 14, 2011
It's a long weekend, make the most of it.
Friday evening play it cool at Baked and Wired with a poetry reading beginning at 8 p.m. Grab a cupcake, a latte and enjoy D.C. Poetry's performance of works by CAConrad, Debrah Morkun and Adam Robinson. Getting hitched? Paper Source is hosting a wedding invites workshop Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $40/person. Learn all about enclosures, layering, and stamping and all that jazz. Need to get kids out of the house and have to pick up groceries? Whole Foods has a "two-for" Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. At the Go Greens! workshop at the Healthy Eating Station, you can sample recipes prepared by one of the store's Healthy Eating Specialists. They'll show you how to make getting your greens easier with soups, …
Friday, January 7, 2011
The holidays are over and life slows down for a bit. There are still a few ways to enjoy yourself or work toward those New Year's resolutions.
The holidays are behind us and a new year sits in front of us with all its promise. Make the most of the moment with several local opportunities to enjoy life and work on a few resolutions this weekend. Promise yourself you would make working out a normal part of your week? Stop by Down Dog Yoga for a less expensive community class every Friday at 4 p.m. Or check out the Georgetown group runs that meet at Georgetown Running Company and break off into groups based on speed and experience (Saturdays at 9 a.m.). Sunday you can try a little yoga for free at Lululemon, just get there early to snag a spot in the 12 p.m. class. Looking for a little culture in your life? Try the Kennedy Center's Millennium stage. Here you can find great music and …
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Georgetown has a lot in store for its residents this weekend. I pick how I'd spend my ideal weekend.
With so many things going on in the neighborhood, it's hard to decide what to do each weekend. Here are my picks for how to spend your days and nights this weekend in our own little Patch of D.C. On Friday, start the day off right with yoga at Tudor Place. The class takes place in the beautiful gardens of the historic Georgetown property. Sign up online to secure a spot. The classes are$12, b.y.o.m. (b.y.o. … mat). After a Zen morning, it's time to get ready for the big night. Start off the evening by stopping by Bacchus Wine Cellar. Pick up a bottle to enjoy tomorrow evening and a portion of the proceeds will benefit CAUSE-USA — a charity dedicated to supporting wounded veterans and their families. Once you drop your wine at home, join …
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Bacchus Wine Cellar
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