Washington DC has so much to offer. On the heels of the Cherry Blossoms, kite festivals, and St. Patty parades DC has a long standing international film festival.
The 24th Annual Washington, DC International Film Festival is set to kickoff April 15, with eleven days of new international cinema. If you like revelry, Thursday’s opening night gala should not disappoint. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.
Mon 12 Apr 2010
DC International Film Fest
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Mon 22 Mar 2010
Go Fly a Kite Day
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The 44th Smithsonian annual Kite Festival this Weekend
This free, public event organized by The Smithsonian Associates and the National Air and Space Museum features kite displays, demonstrations and handmade kite competitions.
When: Saturday, March 27 (rain date Sunday, March 28)
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: National Mall (around the Washington Monument)
Website: http://kitefestival.org/
Mon 1 Feb 2010
Phillips After 5
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Every Thursday from 5pm-8:30pm of every month, the Phillips Collection (1600 21st street NW) combines live jazz, gallery talks, modern art, and a cash bar for a lively evening.
This Thursday, February 4, Poet Shani Jamila will recite Georgia O’Keeffe’s letters to her husband Alfred Stieglitz, to the accompaniment of violinist Lucan Klyne and music spun by DJ Adrian Loving.
Enjoy!
Fri 8 Jan 2010
DC Restaurant Week
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Celebrate the New Year with a three-course, prix-fixe meal during DC Restaurant Week, January 11-17, 2010. Visit Open Table for a list of over 100 participating restaurants. $20.10 Lunches & $35.10 Dinners.
Tue 15 Dec 2009
Riverfront Holiday Market Opens Today
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Come checkout DC’s hottest new neighborhood.
The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District opens its 2009 Holiday Market today, which will run from December 15th – 18th, on the Canal Park site located at 2nd Street and M Street, SE. Wrap up your holiday shopping and find unique gifts, festive food, holiday greenery, live music and more!
Date: December 15th – 18th, 2009 
Time: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Canal Park
Cost: FREE
Thu 22 Oct 2009
New Favorite MC: Maestro Conductor, Kazem Abdullah
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DC experienced a dynamic, rising conductor at the Strathmore on Thursday night.
The Orquestra de Sao Paulo, conducted by Kazem Abdullah, delivered a stunning performance of classical music infused with Brazilian flavor last night in Bethesda.
Not only was the music captivating, it also conjured mental images of epic movie scenes — from the escape through the Swiss Alps after a bank heist, to a dramatic chase sequence in a Scorsese film. The only thing more impressive than the vivid music was the conductor himself. The 29-year-old Abdullah was exacting at culling the perfect sound and notes from each instrument and player. The most seasoned classical music conductor would have been impressed by Kazem’s command of the baton. (more…)
Wed 30 Sep 2009
Outdoors in Autumn
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Don your door with a wreath, collect wood for the fire, and buy a pumpkin. All these things are tell tale signs of fall. However, if you really want to get into the fall spirit, check out the local corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides. Click here for full list of fall activities in Virginia.
Most of these activities are affordable, and always fun. Pack a lunch, grab some friends, and dive into fall.
Wed 16 Sep 2009
Fiesta Time
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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, the National Zoo is having a Fiesta Musical! On tap are animal demonstrations, music, dancers, crafts, food and so much more. This may be the only time you can feed the animals, so don’t miss it. Oh, and it’s…(wait for it) FREE!
When is it: This Sunday, September 20
Where is it: National Zoo
How to get there: Take the red line to the Woodley Park Zoo Metro station.
From when to when: 11am-5pm
Thu 10 Sep 2009
Artsy Fartsy
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Kennedy Center Open House Arts Festival
To kick-off its 2009–2010 season, the Kennedy Center will open its doors for the annual Open House Arts Festival this Saturday, from 12 noon until 6pm. The event will include free indoor and outdoor performances, so get there early, to beat the crowd. Check out this link to see a list of performances and family-friendly activities.
Admission: FREE
Location: The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566
Sat 5 Sep 2009
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
Leesburg Premium Outlets is having its annual Labor Day weekend sale through Monday, September 7. Make your way to Leesburg post haste before all the good deals are gone.
For those about to shop, we salute you!
Location: 241 Fort Evans Road N.E., Leesburg, Va.
