Activist |
| Things that roll |
9445 |
| A pre-school (ages 2 – 6) program where kids can play in the Skate Park with big wheels, scooters, etc. |
| Hosted By: City of Gaithersburg |
| Time:
1000AM - 1200PM |
Cost: $3 Residents / $5 Nonresidents |
| Location: Gaithersburg Skate Park, 510 S. Frederick Ave., Maryland 20877 |
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Arts |
| 8th Bi Annaul Art In The Garden Fall show |
9501 |
8th Bi Annual art in the garden fall show is a fabulous event.Featuring a fine collection of (15 ) artists local and nationally known.See artist's work in a
spectacular garden setting for 2 days free.
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM Cost: FREE
Sun:1:00-PM _6:00PM
Location: 3218 Chestnut St. NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20018 |
| Hosted By: T.H.Gomillion |
| Time:
1200PM - 0600PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 3218 Chestnut St. NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20018 |
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Education |
| The Art of Feng Shui |
9519 |
You will learn how furniture arrangement, color, light and environmental factors influence your personal energy or "chi." You will learn how to use the energy map within your home and/or office and will be able to make positive changes in your personal spaces at the conclusion of the workshop. This seminar is designed for the novice.
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| Hosted By: First Class Inc. |
| Time:
1000AM - 1200PM |
Cost: $29-$39 |
| Location: 1726 20th St, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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Family |
| Oktoberfest 2009 |
9327 |
Enjoy live music, food, beer garden, FREE children's acitvities, children's entertainment stage, and a HUGE festival marketplace.
Deadline to apply for booth space is August 28th. Call 703-281-1333 for more information.
And, begin your day with The Vienna Optimist Club's "Walk for Growing Hope" to assist children with cancer, which will be held prior to the Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 8:00am from the parking lot across from the Vienna train station.
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| Hosted By: Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce |
| Time:
1100AM - 0700PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Church Street, Vienna, Virginia 22180 |
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| Children's Historic Home Tour |
9578 |
Tailor-made for young ones 5 and up, this special guided tour tells the stories of the Mansion at Strathmore and gives an overview of its architectural features.
Free, but reservations required. Call (301) 581-5109.
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| Hosted By: Strathmore Mansion |
| Time:
1030AM - 1200PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 |
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| National Children's Museum Jump Rope Jump Off |
9726 |
Families across the Washington, DC region are invited to experience the National Children's Museum’s second annual Jump Off! at National Harbor this fall. The Museum will present an afternoon of free, outdoor exhibition performances by five nationally renowned Double Dutch jump rope teams along with other family friendly activities.
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| Hosted By: National Children's Museum |
| Time:
1100AM - 0400PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 112 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 |
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Galas |
| Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) Annual Arts Ball |
9366 |
| This year's Arts Ball will be held in CHAW's historic building on Capitol Hill. It supports CHAW's tuition assistance, outreach, and education programs. For this gala fundraiser the building will be transformed into Indian Nights, with Bombay Palace dancing, Bollywood Theater, and a Delhi Bazaar. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door, and may be purchased at www.chaw.org, by calling 202-547-6839, or emailing victor@chaw.org. |
| Hosted By: CHAW |
| Time:
700PM - 1000PM |
Cost: $75 in advance, $50 at the door. |
| Location: 545 7th St. SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003 |
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Garden and Landscaping |
| FULL MOON HIKE AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM |
9434 |
Love checking out new trails to get a workout while you enjoy great scenery? You won’t want to miss this two-hour walk over hilly and uneven terrain, which is more of a brisk hike than a tour – all beneath a full moon! So wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, and join us tonight. Not recommended for children under 16.
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| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
715PM - 0930PM |
Cost: $30.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, August 21 |
| Location: 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Music |
| Big Boy Little Band - every 1st Saturday - Free! |
8817 |
| "This guy's a real blues player." - Huey Lewis of The News. Great blues! Friendly pub, across from the Zoo. Great food, umbrella patio tables outside along Connecticut Avenue. Runner Up for City Paper's Best Blues Club! One of the best traditional blues bands in the city! www.mdparty.com/bigboylittleband |
| Hosted By: Zoo Bar Cafe |
| Time:
1000PM - 0200AM |
Cost: Free! |
| Location: 3000 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008 |
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| Jazz & Blues Festival |
9505 |
| Come hear Afro Bop Alliance, 2009 Grammy Winner for “Best Latin Jazz Group”, plus three more headline bands: Sara Jones, The Dixie Power Trio, and the Mykle Lyons Quartet, on stage at Lake Anne Village Center. General admission and parking are free; small charge to enter food and beer garden. |
| Hosted By: Lake Anne Village Center |
| Time:
1200PM - 0600PM |
Cost: FREE general admission and parking |
| Location: 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, Virginia 20190 |
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9678 |
"4 on Tour" is Brooke Annibale, Hiram Ring, Garrett Heath, and Joy Ike. We are 4 uniquely different artists who present similar themes in our music. We make culturally, spiritually, and socially relevant music that is sincere. We are touring the Eastern Region from Oct 3-11. We sound good.
http://www.4ontour.net |
| Hosted By: Busboys & Poets |
| Time:
900PM - 1200AM |
Cost: $10 |
| Location: 2021 14th St, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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| The Gorenman Beethoven Project |
9715 |
Acclaimed concert pianist and American University musician in residence Yuliya Gorenman presents the fifth in a series of eight concerts devoted to performing the complete cycle of sonatas for piano by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
Tickets: $15 regular admission, $10 AU community and seniors, $5 students |
| Hosted By: American University - The Department of Performing Arts |
| Time:
800PM - 1000PM |
Cost: Tickets: $15 regular admission, $10 AU community |
| Location: 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016 |
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Sports |
| UWC Redemption 7 |
9512 |
| UWC® Bantamweight Champion to Defend Against Former WEC Champ at UWC REDEMPTION October 3, 2009 at Patriot Center - Chase Beebe and Mike Easton Headed for World-Class Showdown |
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| Time:
700PM - 1200AM |
Cost: |
| Location: Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia |
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| SINGLES MATCHMAKER ... DOUBLES TENNIS IN FAIRFAX |
9611 |
| We've got just the ticket at our Saturday Night Singles Tennis Party at Four Seasons Tennis Club. Join your fellow single professionals for a night of volleys, serves, love and matches. We have exclusive use of the courts at this popular indoor tennis facility. In between your time on the court you can mix and mingle with other attendees in the lounge, where we'll be having a pizza party to keep your energy going. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
715PM - 1130PM |
Cost: 35.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: The Four Seasons Tennis Club 3010 Williams Drive, Fairfax, Virginia |
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Technology |
| DC Metro Tour of Solar Homes |
9502 |
| Sixty solar-powered homes will highlight passive design, technology and sustainable living concepts, including photovoltaic and solar hot water systems, radiant heat, energy-efficient appliances, and energy-saving building construction techniques. The tour guide downloaded free after September 13 or purchased for a tax-deductible $5 from participating outlets. |
| Hosted By: Sierra Club |
| Time:
1100AM - 1100AM (ends on Sunday, Oct 4) |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: various, Washington, District of Columbia |
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