Friday, September 14, 2012
The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?
1. Georgetown Community Day Football Game and Tailgate When/Where: 11:30 a.m. Saturday starting at McDonough Gymnasium. Why Go: Enjoy food, games and facepainting at the tailgate. Then cheer on the hometown team in the Georgetown vs. Yale football game. Price: $5 for adults, youth are free. Contact Georgetown Athletics at sportspromo@georgetown.edu or 202-687-6581 with questions. 2. Wine in the Water Park When/Where: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Drive Why Go: Every Friday in September, Crystal City mixes "sips and sounds" with a selection of wines and tunes. Crystal City's Washington Wine Academy and local DJ Adrian Loving provide the offerings. Price: Free to attend, cash bar 3. Clean Water Act 40 …
Friday, August 24, 2012
The weekend is only one day away! How are you going to spend it?
1. Wags n' Whiskers When/Where: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Shirlington Village Why Go: It's the fifth annual pet-centric event in Shirlington featuring pet adoptions, pet contests, demonstrations, exhibitions from more than 35 local animal-oriented businesses, pet portraits, live music and children's activities. Price: Free! 2. Georgetown Walking Tour with Cupcakes When/Where: The tour begins at 10 a.m. Sunday at Dumbarton House on the corner of Q and 27th streets in northwest Washington. Why Go: Exercise, history and cupcakes — what more could you ask for? Enjoy a guided history tour of Georgetown and cupcake stops along the way at Sprinkles, Baked & Wired, and of course Georgetown Cupcake. Price: $20 (includes cupcakes) 3. Rosslyn …
Friday, August 3, 2012
The weekend is only one day away! How are you going to spend it?
1. Brunch and Olympics When/Where: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Ireland's Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Why Go: Cheer on the US team and enjoy brunch specials ($3.75 Heinekin can!) at the same time. Pricing: Menu items vary in price. 2. Stoddert Elementary Back-to-School Drive When/Where: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Stoddert Elementary, Calvert Street and 40th Street NW, Washington. Why Go: The Stoddert Elementary PTA needs donations of time, supplies and money to help support families in need both within the Stoddert community and beyond. You can help contribute by dropping off school supplies, including backpacks, pencils, glue sticks, crayons and more. Pricing: Free to attend. 3. Lou Lou Day - Shop to Give …
Friday, July 20, 2012
The weekend is only one day away. How are you going to use it?
1. Sharon Stone and Fundraising Motorcyclists at Georgetown Kiehls When/Where: Friday, July 20 look for the bikers to roll onto M Street around 6 p.m. and festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Georgetown Kiehls Since 1851 (3110 M St., NW). Why Go: Support the third annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for HIV/AIDS research. Meet celebrity guests including Sharon Stone and John Corbett from "Sex in the City." Join a celebration featuring motorcycle-inspired bites and motorcycle-themed Georgetown Cupcakes. Celebrity Chefs including Georgetown's newest chef, Mike Isabella, will create the thematic desserts. Pricing: Free to attend, special sales on Kiehl's products available in store and online. 2. Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market When/Where: …
Friday, July 13, 2012
The weekend is only one day away! What are you going to do with it?
1. The Civil War in Georgetown When/Where: Tudor Place (1644 31st St., NW) the house tour begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a walking tour beginning at 1 p.m. Why Go: Join either or both tours. You will learn how a historic home and its inhabitants were involved in the Civil Ward and enjoy a walk around Georgetown to burial sites and other historic locations. Pricing: $10 for one tour, $15 for two tours combined. 2. Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival When/Where: Movies start at dusk on Friday at the Rosslyn Gateway Park near the Key Bridge. Why Go: The setting on the Potomac is particularly apt for this week's film, "All the President's Men." Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman portray legendary Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl …
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Needs ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
1. Steel Drum Live Music Series When/Where: The show starts at noon Sunday on the waterfront at The Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Even if you can't afford a trip to the Keys, you can mosey on down to the Georgetown waterfront and envision yourself sipping a pina colada by the seaside. Steel drummer Roger Greenidge is here to help. Greenridge performs free, live music on the plaza every Sunday through Oct. 14. Pricing: Free to attend. 2. Coldplay at the Verizon Center When/Where: The shows starts at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Coldplay will be performing live at the Verizon Center with opening acts Robyn and Wolfgang this weekend. The band, well known …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The weekend is only one day away. Here are some fun activities to help you get out.
1. Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2012 When/Where: The National Mall between 14th and 9th Streets. June 29 - July 1 and July 4 - 8 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Why Go: The annual festival features art, music, food and a cultural experience flanked by the Smithsonian's many museums. This year's themes are "Citified," "Creativity and Crisis," and "Campus and Community." Pricing: Free to attend. 2. Steel Drum Sundays When/Where: Washington Harbour (3050 K St., NW) noon until 3 p.m. Sundays through October. Why Go: Steel drummer Roger Greenidge performs free, live music on the plaza every Sunday. Enjoy some Carribean-inspired beats and imagine you're on a sandy beach instead of in swampy DC! Pricing: FREE! 3. Coffee Cupping at Northside Social …
Friday, June 22, 2012
The weekend is only one day away. Here are a few ideas to kick-start it.
1. The 2nd Annual Thai Village in Georgetown When/Where: The festival will take place from noon until 6 p.m. at Grace Church (1041 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) across from the Royal Thai Embassy. Why Go: Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine from more than 10 local restaurants and cultural activities including Muay Thai (Thai boxing), music and dances by local Thai artists. Pricing: Free to attend, charges apply for food and drink. 2. Art Exhibit and Sale to Benefit the Duke Ellington School of the Arts When/Where: The exhibit runs June 22 through 24 at the Washington Harbour complex (3000 K St. NW). The venue is at the base of 31st Street NW overlooking the Potomac River on the Boardwalk/Plaza level. Friday's event includes a wine and cheese reception …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Need ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
1. Concerts in the Park Father's Day Concert When/Where: Volta Park, 34th Street and Volta Place. The concert is from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Why Go: This month's concert features the Morrison Brothers Band, who offer a blend of southern rock, country, and pop. Food and activities for the whole family include Haagen Daz ice cream, the Ball or Nothing meatball truck, make your own Father’s Day caps and cards, t-shirt decorating, rubber duckies in water, and a father-child dance. Pricing: Free to attend. 2. BuddhaFest: Heart & Mind Film Festival When/Where: Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. The festival runs daily through Sunday. Why Go: You don't have to be Buddhist to attend this film festival - the only one in the country …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Need ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
1. D.C. Jazz Fest 2012: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra When/Where: The concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Enjoy one of the 2012 D.C. Jazz Fest's "Jazz in the 'Hoods" concerts at the historic Dumbarton House on Q Street in Georgetown. The event will help honor the 70th Anniversary of the D.C. Chapter of The American Red Cross having used Dumbarton House during World War II from 1942-1945. Pricing: Tickets are $10. 2. Volta Park Cocktail Party and Fundraiser When/Where: The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Georgetown Visitation, 1524 35th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: "Friends of Volta Park are hosting a cocktail party fundraiser June 8, 2012. Enjoy cocktails and a…
