Arts |
| A Flea in Her Ear |
9551 |
| 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:
300PM - 0530PM |
Cost: $15-25 |
| Location: Source Theatre 1835 14th Street, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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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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Entertainment |
| 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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| Potomac River Jam |
9773 |
Enjoy a sampling of this summer’s River Center events while spending the day along the C&O Canal. Come early to join us for nature walks and a photography workshop. Later, enjoy a canoe ride to Minnie’s Island, and relax to the sound of live, acoustic musicians. A variety of children’s games, face painting, and pumpkin painting will also take place throughout the day.
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| Hosted By: Potomac Conservancy |
| Time:
800AM - 0400PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906, Cabin John, Maryland 20818 |
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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 |
| Strathmore Family Sing |
9592 |
From silly songs to civil rights anthems, life is better when we sing it together. Drawing from the traditional and contemporary folk tradition, Cathy & Marcy will lead us in songs by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Malvina Reynolds & others from the folk tradition. A special feature of this family sing will be hints & tips on song leading to make it easier to lead your own family sings!
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| Hosted By: Strathmore Music Center |
| Time:
400PM - 0530PM |
Cost: $7 |
| Location: Room 402, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 |
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| Family and Friends Day |
9717 |
| Come join the Resurrection Baptist Church family for a day filled with great teaching and preaching by the one and only Dr. E. R. Pierson, formerly of Dallas, TX! Jump start the new week with prayer, worship, praise and fellowship! |
| Hosted By: Resurrection Baptist Church, Washington, DC |
| Time:
1045AM - 0100PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 3501 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20032 |
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Museums |
| Registration Opens for Fall Cotillion Classes |
9077 |
| A Sunday afternoon series, Oct 18-Nov 22, for boys & girls ages 10-12 from 1 to 3 pm. Space is limited. An overview of manners from dance floor to dining table to lap top, as instructed by \"The American Ladies.\" Info@DumbartonHouse.org |
| Hosted By: Dumbarton House |
| Time:
100PM - 0100PM |
Cost: $175 per participant |
| Location: 2715 Q St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20007 |
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Music |
| Open Blues Jam at Bangkok Blues Thai Restaurant - every Sunday, no cover! |
8766 |
| 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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| Choir of Men and Boys Open House |
9567 |
Open House for parents and their sons who may be interested in the Choir of Men and Boys. This highly-regarded choir sings each Sunday evening for Evensong, a service of sung prayers. We offer a free musical education similar to what children might receive as choristers of Westminster Abbey or St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Choristers also have the opportunity to participate in professional recordings, concerts, and tours. Please contact McCormick@stpauls-kst.com.
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| Hosted By: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, K Street |
| Time:
445PM - 0730PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 2430 K Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20037 |
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Recreation |
| Potomac River Jam |
9374 |
Join Potomac Conservancy for our second annual Potomac River Jam - A day-long celebration of the river and canal. Various local musicians will perform acoustic sets throughout the afternoon.
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| Hosted By: Potomac Conservancy |
| Time:
800AM - 0400PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 7906 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, Maryland 20818 |
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| ROMANTIC SUNSET HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE |
9627 |
| Escape the commotion of the city and thrive in the beauty of the Virginia countryside. Surrounded by the beauty of the fall colors, we will watch the hues of the skyline change as dusk draws near. Revel in the crisp, cool autumn air and the warmth of the company as we ride scenic trails and savor the peaceful end of the day. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
400PM - 0700PM |
Cost: $70.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Saturday, September |
| Location: 5752 Merry Oaks Rd., The Plains, Virginia 20198 |
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Singles |
| SEATED MINI FOUR MINUTE DATING ~ WOMEN AGES 45-55; MEN AGES 50-60 |
9628 |
| Enjoy the ease of conversation with a new friend of the opposite sex. This evening you will date for approximately one hour in a seated, relaxed setting. If the idea of a small, less frantically paced four-minute dating event sounds enticing, this is the one you won't want to miss! Tonight's venue is the perfect backdrop for getting to know other professionals in an atmosphere where you can actually hear yourself and your companion's conversation! |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
730PM - 0930PM |
Cost: $35.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 |
| Location: Stacy's Coffee Parlor 709 W Broad St, Falls Church, Virginia |
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