Arts |
| A Flea in Her Ear |
9550 |
| A pair of missing suspenders is the catalyst for a wild trip to the Frisky Puss Hotel. The spinning vortex of comedy fuels a delicious romp around a revolving bed and ultimate chase sequence. This brilliant French farce is enlivened by the clever wit of comic playwright David Ives. |
| Hosted By: Constellation Theatre Company |
| Time:
800PM - 1030PM |
Cost: $15-25 |
| Location: Source Theatre 1835 14th Street, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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| Teapot Party with Alfredo Ratinoff |
9591 |
Saturday, October 17, 2009, 12:30 -3 p.m. (workshop)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 1 - 3 p.m. (afternoon tea)
In this two-part event, attendees will participate in a 2 ½ hour hands-on workshop with Alfredo Ratinoff, Strathmore's Fine Artist in Residence mentor artist, to paint and decorate a ceramic teapot. The teapots will be fired and presented to the attendees at a Strathmore Tea on October 27. |
| Hosted By: Strathmore Mansion |
| Time:
1230PM - 0300PM |
Cost: $75 |
| Location: 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 |
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| Script DC: Writers' Weekend |
9651 |
| Screenwriters Megan Holley (Sunshine Cleaning), and Jeff Porro and Robert Eisele (The Great Debaters) will be joining other invited local and national industry professionals to ensure that all conference participants gain the skills, knowledge and connections they need to be successful. Workshops will demonstrate how to network, how to pitch your work and how to finance film projects. |
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| Time:
900AM - 0400PM |
Cost: $300 public or $75/workshop |
| Location: UC Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Community |
| Fall Festival by Joshua's Hands |
9358 |
| We’ll have an old fashioned Spelling Bee, entertainment, hay rides, three-legged races, demonstrations, a petting farm and so much more! Our carnival style games are always a hit - everyone wins prizes. Come share in the glory of the fall season. Bring friends and wear your jeans! Not just for kids! |
| Hosted By: Joshua's Hands |
| Time:
1000AM - 0500PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 38327 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, Virginia 20197 |
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Dancing |
| Capitol Boogie |
9772 |
The boogie is a drug-, alcohol-, and shoe-free dance that highlights eclectic beats to express yourself freely. Boogies like this take place from Berkeley to Jerusalem. They provide a safe, spirited place for community to join together on a dance journey.
The first 15 minutes will be facilitated. Open to people of all ages who have an open mind and an open heart. |
| Hosted By: MHSS & TPSS Co-op |
| Time:
900PM - 1100PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 7117 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 |
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Education |
| Rags to Riches: Thriftshop Wardrobes |
9684 |
| Cashmere sweaters for $1.00! Suits for $25.00! Fur coats for $100.00. These bargains and more await you in area thrift and consignment shops - if you know where to look. Each student will receive a list of over 50 shops. Discussion will include tips on sniffing out these special bargains. |
| Hosted By: First Class Inc. |
| Time:
1030AM - 1100PM |
Cost: $19-$29 |
| Location: 1726 20th St, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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Entertainment |
| Nia Orms |
9528 |
| Back at the corner by audience acclaim Theater/ Solo work by Los Angeles performance artist Nia Orms “Please Take A Number” Winner of the NAACP award for Best Actress in a play - 2008 $20 Donation - RSVP 202-544-5807 |
| Hosted By: The Corner Store |
| Time:
800PM - 0930PM |
Cost: Donation |
| Location: 900 South Carolina Ave, SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003 |
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| Loudoun Fall Color Farm Tour |
9659 |
| Enjoy a lakeside weekend ripe with Tarara wine and a broad sampling of Loudoun County's colors, people and produce. Enjoy outdoor wine tastings and live music from the concert stage. Pair your favorite wine with a lamb sausage sandwich provided by the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers. Live sheep and wool crafting demonstrations all weekend. |
| Hosted By: Tarara Winery |
| Time:
1100AM - 0600PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 |
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| Premium Tasting Experience |
9667 |
| 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. |
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| Time:
1230PM - 0500PM |
Cost: $20 |
| Location: 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 |
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| Intergenerational International Festival (IIFEST) |
9683 |
| (Silver Spring, Maryland) IIFEST, also known as the Intergenerational International Festival, promises to be the biggest event of the season at Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, October 17, 2009. With 15 world performances, over 100 vendors, and over 15 interactive activities, the IIFEST promises to bring the world to the doorsteps of Silver Spring. The festival will be held from 11am to 6pm at Downtown Silver Spring at 908 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20910. |
| Hosted By: Downtown Silver Spring |
| Time:
1100AM - 0600PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 908 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 |
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| The Ghost Story Tour of Washington |
9779 |
| Costumed Character ghostess leads you through Lafayette Square where you hear local legends, eyewitness accounts and \"meet\" historical ghosts. Now in our 9th year! |
| Hosted By: Natlalie Zanin aka www.historicstrolls.com |
| Time:
800PM - 0800PM |
Cost: $10 adults, $5 under 16 (recommended 8 up) |
| Location: Meets at Vermont and I (eye) St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005 |
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Family |
| Festival on the Square |
9506 |
| At Reston Heights, live music and entertainment, face painting and other kids' activities all afternoon, outside grills and beer garden, Z-Car Club car show, and food drive, all at the front yard of the Sheraton Reston! Go to www.reston-heights.com/festival for more information. |
| Hosted By: Reston Heights |
| Time:
1200PM - 0500PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191 |
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Fund Raisers |
| A Night at the Yards |
9655 |
Enjoy an evening under the stars at A Night at The Yards, a festive and casual benefit party on DC’s hottest new spot on the waterfront.
The party will feature high-energy jazz band, Trombone Shorty, from New Orleans with several members of George Clinton’s P. Funk Band performing as the opening act.
Guests will enjoy great food, beer, and wine provided by DC’s favorite restaurants and caterers.
For ticket information please visit livingclassroomsdc.org |
| Hosted By: Living Classrooms of the National Capitol Region |
| Time:
700PM - 1200AM |
Cost: $75-$135 |
| Location: Tingey Street, SE and 4th Street, SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 |
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Parties |
| MIXER AND NEW MEMBER PARTY AT THE NEW SPOT LOUNGE |
9626 |
| Please join us at the new Spot Lounge. You’ll feel instantly at home with other new members in this atmosphere that invites you to let down your guard, lose your inhibitions and indulge yourself in your surroundings - the music, the people, the libation, and the atmosphere! |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
700PM - 1000AM |
Cost: $10.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: Spot Lounge 1214 18th St., NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 |
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Recreation |
| SCAVENGER HUNT OF WASHINGTON, D.C. |
9625 |
| Join us for our ever popular and extremely fun scavenger hunt around Washington, D.C.! It's a day of fun, exercise, creativity, prizes, new friends and more! This is a great team-building activity and a perfect way to make lots of new friends in an exciting and challenging environment. You will be outdoors for the better part of the day, so come prepared! |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
1130AM - 0500PM |
Cost: $25.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: Alero Mexican Restaurant 3500 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Tourism |
| TOUR WASHINGTON DC MOVIE AND TV SITES |
9624 |
| You’ve probably seen all the local national monuments and museums, but have you seen the local sites where movie and TV shows have been filmed, right here in our own backyard? Join us as we tour more than 30 locations from 50 movies and TV shows on a guided, luxury coach bus tour led by Washington DC actors. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
945AM - 0100PM |
Cost: 30.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia |
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