5/23-10/3 – The National Gallery of Art is once again kicking off it’s Jazz in the Garden series today. Performances begin at 5 pm and today’s feature is Alex Martin’s Amérique Latine (Euro-Latin Jazz). The Sculpture Garden is located directly east of the National Gallery on 7th Street and Constitution Ave. For more information, please […]
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RSS feed for this sectionThe National Museum of Crime and Punishment Opens May 23rd
5/23 – The National Museum of Crime and Punishment opens to the public tomorrow. This is the nation’s first museum exclusively dedicated to crime and punishment and opening day tickets will be half off for regular visitors and free for law enforcement personnel. For more information visit www.crimemuseum.org. Jiyan
5/29 – DJ 2nd Nature at Tattoo
Next Thursday (May 29) DJ 2nd Nature will be appearing at Tattoo Bar. RSVP for tables and guestlist. admin
Artomatic 2008
5/9 – 6/15 – Opening day for Artomatic 2008 is this Friday, May 9 and excitement is building for the arts spectacular of the summer. With more than 1000 artists, 100 free events, activities and performances planned over 28 days and nights, Artomatic is a can’t-miss attraction. The event will be taking place at Capital […]
Expansion Presents Award-Winning Choreo-Poem ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow
May 16-18 – Through powerful words, harmonious music and stunning movement, seven women tell their story of the love, passion, pain and struggle, which they endure on their quest for self-love and acceptance. The music, dance and direction of this production is spearheaded by noted local artists Alana Hill (producer/director), Omoro Omoighe choreographer) and Sarah […]
Brasserie Beck Offers Outdoor Dining Patio
5/5 – Brasserie Beck has recently opened an outdoor dining area for the spring and summer. The patio is relatively large and should be a destination for many seeking to enjoy the Belgian fare and warm weather. admin
The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup
5/9/-5/10 – The time-honored tradition of Polo returns to Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. The 2nd Annual Land Rover America’s Polo Cup, a charitable event benefiting Journey for the Cure, will match the United States Polo Team against Italy’s Polo Team. Expect an action-packed weekend of high-fashion, wine, gourmet food, top musical artists, and of […]
Virgin Mobile Festival Announce Jack Johnson, Kanye West and Others as Headliners
8/9 – 8/10 -Virgin Mobile Festival Announces Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots as Weekend Headliners. Concert to be held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. More… admin
Korean Film Festival
4/4 – 6/12 – Various Korean films with English subtitles will be shown at the Freer Gallery of Art, AFI Silver Theatre and the National Museum of Women in the Arts during the two month-long festival. More… admin
2008 RAMMY Awards Nominees Announced
3/27 – The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington announced the finalists for its 26th annual Rammy Awards during a March 25th reception at The Ritz-Carlton in D.C. Winners will be announced at the Annual Rammy Restaurant Awards Gala on June 29th at the Marriott Wardman Park. To see the complete list of nominees, please visit […]