Arts |
| Third Annual MPA ARTFEST |
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| Forty juried artists and craftsmen from the mid-Atlantic region will showcase their works at MPAartfest. Works will be for sale. MPAartfest is a free, rain or shine community event. In case of rain event will move into the adjacent McLean Community Center. There will be ample free parking, live entertainment and refreshments made available by local restaurants. |
| Hosted By: McLean Project for the Arts |
| Time:
1000AM - 0700PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: McLean Central Park, McLean, Virginia 22101 |
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| 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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Dining |
| Sunday Champagne Brunch |
9565 |
Every Sunday - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Explore over 100 rooms and 32 secret doors while you feast on our fantastic gourmet brunch!
Brunch includes omelet/crepe/waffle bar, and a large variety of international and regional food, award winning desserts and champagne, juice, hot tea and hot coffee.
Plenty of vegetarian options.
On-line reservations required — https://www.omansion.com/events/reservation.shtml?picker=homePicker&Event=Brunch
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| Hosted By: the Mansion on O Street |
| Time:
1100AM - 0200AM |
Cost: $55/person — Kids 5-11 $25/person — Under 5 Free |
| Location: 2020 O Street N.W., Washington,, District of Columbia 20036 |
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| CULINARY DINE AROUND ~ A TASTE OF CLARENDON |
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| Professionals in the City invites you to join us for a feast and walkabout at our very own Culinary Dine Around. This extraordinary event will thrill you with a variety of fabulous dishes to taste at each different restaurant. Join us as we sample the finest cuisine in Clarendon! We’ll taste a variety of cuisines: Spanish, Soulful Southern Cooking, Irish and Regional Northern and Southern Italian. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
200PM - 0600PM |
Cost: $49.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: La Tasca 2900 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia |
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Entertainment |
| Dresden & Peckett's GARDEN PARTY |
9524 |
| Combining comedy, music, tap dance and garden slides, "Garden Party" celebrates gardeners both casual and crazed. |
| Hosted By: The Corner Store |
| Time:
500PM - 0700PM |
Cost: Donations |
| Location: 900 South Carolina Ave, SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003 |
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| Premium Tasting Experience |
9665 |
| Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium Tarara wines, including limited quantity and pre-release selections, in our board room overlooking breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Complete with select food pairings, this is truly a special wine experience. Tastings take place Saturday and Sunday at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Purchase online at http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or call 703.771.7100 x251. Walk-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis. |
| Hosted By: Tarara Winery |
| Time:
1230PM - 0500PM |
Cost: $20 |
| Location: 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 |
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Family |
| Montgomery Hospice Derby Duck Race and Festival |
9334 |
Come to the 2009 Derby Duck Race Festival! There will be crafts, games, face-painting and a "race" of those 10,000 wacky rubber ducks.
Help support Montgomery Hospice by "adopting" a yellow rubber duck. If your duck is one of the ducks that finishes at the front of the "race," you win a prize! |
| Hosted By: Montgomery Hospice |
| Time:
1200PM - 0300PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 |
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Fund Raisers |
| 2nd Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party |
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| This fundraiser is in honor of Annabelle Bozarth, who was diagosed with Morquio Syndrome at 6 months old. Its purpose is to raise research money and awareness about Morquio Syndrome. Special entertainment includes Mr. Knick Knack, a silent auction, Alice in Wonderland painting, a Mad Hat Contest, and a special presentation by Dr. Shunji Tomatsu, M.D., Ph.D |
| Hosted By: Austin and Stephanie Bozarth |
| Time:
300PM - 0530PM |
Cost: $60 Adult and Child, $20 per additional child |
| Location: The Windsor Room, 1755 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia |
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| Cuts for the Cure |
9640 |
| 100% of the proceeds from the "cut-a-thon" will be donated to the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Clients who do not prefer to have their hair cut may still participate by booking an appointment for a professional blow-dry and styling or offering a monetary donation. Please call the salon coordinators to schedule an appointment, 202.333.BLEU. |
| Hosted By: Salon Bleu |
| Time:
1100AM - 0500PM |
Cost: Varies by service. |
| Location: 1839 U International Drive, Tyson, Virginia 22102 |
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Music |
| Open Blues Jam at Bangkok Blues Thai Restaurant - every Sunday, no cover! |
8764 |
| An "electric jam hosted by the Idle Americans, an excellent local group, from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring your instrument, get up and dance, or just hang out at the bar and listen. Admission is free, and the Thai food is great." -Washington Post. Idle Americans play 1st and then the local talent takes the stage! Blues-loving crowd, pro sound, soundman, wooden dance floor! www.TheIdleAmericans.com |
| Hosted By: The Idle Americans - |
| Time:
700PM - 1100PM |
Cost: No cover, min.: 2 drinks or dinner |
| Location: 926 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 |
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| 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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| Voices of the River: Glen Echoes |
9443 |
| Come listen to the Glen Echoes “ring a chord” as this barbershop quartet sings in close harmony with the flow of the river on the porch of the River Center. The Glen Echoes are an a capella quartet with Charlie Sheridan, Bass, Richard Cook, Lead, Mike Holmes, Tenor, and Ken Sleeman, Baritone. For more information about River Center events, contact Potomac Conservancy's River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or 301.608.1188, x206. |
| Hosted By: Potomac Conservancy |
| Time:
245PM - 0345PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal Park, Cabin John, Maryland 20818 |
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"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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Recreation |
| Mushrooms Along the Potomac |
9442 |
| Join the Conservancy for a walk along the C&O Canal to learn about mushrooms with mushroom enthusiast Buddy Kilpatrick. Buddy has been studying, picking, and eating wild edible mushrooms and fungi for more than 20 years. Please RSVP.For more information about River Center events, contact Potomac Conservancy's River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or 301.608.1188, x206. |
| Hosted By: Potomac Conservancy |
| Time:
100PM - 0230PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal Park, Cabin John, Maryland 20818 |
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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 |
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| Location: Patriot Center, 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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