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Events Happening on Sat, August 16
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Comcast Outdoor Film Festival at NIH
The annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival provides ten evenings of free entertainment under the stars as well as a chance to support the NIH ...
Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Flying Circus gives an air show a whole new meaning with their hot air balloon festival. You can choose to take a ride or if that ...
Limo Bus Wine Tours of Virginia Wineries
Washington Wine Academy is working with Reston Limousine to offer Virginia winery bus tours every Saturday and Sunday. Choose from nine ...
Restaurant Week
Have you had your eye on a certain restaurant in town but you know it's too expensive to go to? Want to try a new place but don't want to ...
Saturday Morning Cooking Classes
Learn how to cook at the Saturday morning cooking classes at Bebo Trattoria. Cost is $100 per person and includes an apron, recipes, lunch ...
The Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
The Georgetown Flea Market is sponsored by the Clarendon Alliance, celebrating the life of the street and the pedestrian experience. Shop ...
51st State Tavern
4th Annual Dog Days of Summer Party
Get hot in the city at the 4th Annual Dog Days of Summer Party at 51st State Tavern. Wear your board shorts and halter tops and get ready ...
Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe
Wine & Dine at Adega Wine Cellars & Café
A great dinner date can be costly, but not on Saturday and Sunday nights at Adega Wine Cellars. Choose two entrees, one appetizer, and a ...
AFI Silver Theatre
David Lean Centennial
"Oliver Twist," "Brief Encounter," "Blithe Spirit," "Great Expectations," "Hobson's ...
AFI Silver Theatre
Steven Spielberg Retrospective, Part I
A man of Spielberg's stature needs more than just one session. Titles include "Jaws," "The Sugarland Express," ...
AFI Silver Theatre
Totally Awesome 2: More Films of the 1980s
After the success of last year's series, AFI is bring back "Totally Awesome 2: More Films of the 1980s" for another go around. ...
AFI Silver Theatre
Warren Beatty: 2008 AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
There was a time that Warren Beatty was considered cool. Find out why at the "Warren Beatty: 2008 AFI Life Achievement Award ...
All Stars Comedy Club
Diane Ford
Nominated for "Best Stand Up Female Comedian" seven times, Diane Ford has been in HBO's "Women of the Night," "One Night Stand," and ...
American Tap Room
Happy Hour
Happy Hour at American Tap Room in Reston, Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy drink specials as well as appetizers, served at the ...
Bebo Trattoria
Bruschetta & Crostini Cooking Class
Ever wondered how to make that fantastic bruschetta and crostini that you get in fancy Italian restaurants? Lean how to make your own at ...
Bebo Trattoria
Weekend Dinner Date
Go on a date! For just $140 per person, enjoy a five-course dinner featuring cuisines from different regions of Italy at Bebo Trattoria. ...
Bell Wine and Spirits
Wine Tasting
Bell Wine and Spirits offers free wine tastings every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. ...
Blueberry Art Gallery
Opening Reception for Pridon Goisashvili
Check out the art of Pridon Giosashvili, a Georgia native who brings texture, tones and shades to geometric shapes. The opening reception ...
Caribbean Breeze
Latin Saturdays
Swing by Caribbean Breeze at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday nights for a free salsa lesson and stay for dancing and food. On the main dance floor ...
College Perk aka The PERK
8/13 on 8/16
College Perk is celebrating their anniversary! ...
Corcoran Gallery of Art
The American Evolution: A History Through Art
Learn the history of America through this five-theme art gallery. Walk through galleries about money, land, politics, cultural exchange and ...
DC Improv
Mitch Fatel
Head out to see Mitch Fatel at DC Improv. The sparkle in his eye and boyish good looks will have you thinking he's completely innocent, but ...
Domasoteca Wine and Cheese Shop
Goat Cheese and Wine Tasting
Domasoteca is pairing up with Cowgirl Creamery to celebrate National Goat Cheese Month! Enjoy wine and cheese paring for just $35 per ...
Floyd's Bar & Grill
$3 Comedy!
Have dinner at Floyd's and catch the funniest show in town every Saturday. This is one of the cheapest comedy deals in town! ...
Great Meadow
Twilight Polo
Instead of going to the same club you went to last weekend, head out to Great Meadow for a polo match under the stars.  Gates open at ...
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
The Cinema Effect: Illusion, Reality, and the Moving Image
Check out the second part of the Hirshhorn Museum's multimedia exhibition "The Cinema Effect Part II: Realism" and explore the ...
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Laugh Riot
Enjoy featured comedians every Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda. Cost is $10. ...
Kelly's Irish Times
Saturday Night Happy Hour at Kelly's Irish Times
If you want a good night out but don't have a lot of cash, head over to Irish Times for four hours of all-you-can-drink beer for just $15 ...
Laporta's Restaurant
Sportrock's Beat the Heat 4
Think you can handle climbing an indoor wall? Always wanted to give it a try? Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling has the event for you, ...
Laurel Mill Playhouse
Cats
Enjoy the Laurel Mill Playhouse's Summer Youth Production of Cats. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors. ...
Meeting Place, The
Midnight at The Meeting Place
Check out this goth industrial scene every Saturday at Meeting Place. For more information go to www.meetingplacedc.comTo read an article ...
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Corn Festival
In tribute to corn's harvest season, Mon Ami Gabi hosts the Corn Festival August 14 through 20. Enjoy all things corn at the week-long ...
National Gallery of Art
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures
Organized by the National Geographic Society and the National Gallery of Art, this exhibition is in the East building of the National ...
National Geographic Society - Explorers Hall
Shaolin: Temple of Zen
Get a rare glimpse into the lives of warrior monks in China at this photo exhibition at the National Geographic Society. ...
National Portrait Gallery
Steichen : Portraits
See portraits of '20s and '30s celebrities taken by Vanity Fair photographer Edward Steichen at The National Portrait Gallery. ...
Palace of Wonders
Gilded Lily Burlesque
Check out six beauties as they combine classic striptease with theatrical performances as they keep it sexy, funny and hot. Admission is ...
Pearmund Cellars
Beach Day Wine Dinner
Wear evening beach clothes (you may want to add a sweater with that) and pretend to be at the beach for the night. Winemaker discussion ...
Recessions
Spellbound at Recessions
Check out of of the newer Goth and industrial parties that DC has to offer every Saturday. For more information, check out ...
Rick's Wine and Gourmet
Beer Tasting with Devon
Taste brews from Dogfish Head Brewery for free with Devon from noon to 5 p.m. ...
Rock It Grill
Karaoke
Looking for good karaoke in Alexandria? Look no further: Rock It Grill on King Street offers karaoke every night of the week from 9:30 p.m. ...
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
The Capitol Steps
The funniest political comedy show is now performing every Friday and Saturday night at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade ...
Rustico
Cooking Class + Beer with Rustico
What do you want to learn how to cook? Design a menu with Chef Frank Morales while Beer Director Greg Engert pours you rare and delicious ...
Sesto Senso Restaurant
Sesto Saturdays
Pay no cover and dance all night to hip hop and top 40 at Sesto Senso. ...
Silver Plaza
Chris Polk Band at the Silver Spring Summer Concert Series
Chris Polk Band will be playing at the last Silver Spring Summer Concert Series of the season.  Head over to the Silver Spring Plaza ...
Strathmore Hall
Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
Sprawl out on the lawn at Strathmore Hall for the free outdoor movie festival this August. Gates open nightly at 6:30 p.m. and the schedule ...
Tarara Winery
Sounds of the Summer Series at Tarara Winery
Listen to great music and sip wine under the stars at the Sounds of Summer Series at Tarara Winery. The concert stage is suspended above ...
The Comedy Spot
Comedy Sportz
Head out to The Comedy Spot for this fast-paced improv show where two teams battle for laughs. All ages are welcome and the crowd is ...
The Comedy Spot
The Blue Show
For a more risque comedy hour than earlier shows, head to The Comedy Spot where you can see the same performers from Comedy Sportz in their ...
The Comedy Spot
The Quest for Marriage Island
If you are married, are thinking of being married, or just have burning questions about marriage, head to The Comedy Spot for The Quest for ...
The Historical Society of Washington DC
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings
Part of a continuing series from the Historical Society of Washington D.C. Starring Billie Dee Williams, James Earl Jones and Richard ...
Three Fox Vineyards
Sangria Saturdays at Three Fox Vineyards
Enjoy delicious, refreshing, traditional wine-based Sangrias every Saturday at Three Fox Vineyards. ...
Three Fox Vineyards
Twilight in Tuscany
Relax at the Three Fox Vineyards with your own picnic and a wine from Three Fox. ...
Topaz Bar
"Go for the Gold" Specials
Topaz Bar is celebrating the Summer Olympics with a special "Go for the Gold" menu. Choose from a Gold Medal Martini with Jack ...
Tuscana Lounge
Tuscana Lounge Grand Opening
Celebrate the grand opening of Tuscana Lounge with complimentary cocktails and Italian tapas from 11 p.m. to midnight. The new club will ...
Tutto Bene
International Saturdays
Head on out to to Tutto Bene on Saturday nights for live salsa, meringue, and house music by the Rudy Gonzalez Band. Music starts at 10 p.m. ...
Union Pub
Pooches on the Patio
Capitol Hill's largest patio offers specials for dogs and humans on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. at Union Pub. ...
Wild Goose Brewery
Wild Goose Brewery Tours
Join the flocks of beer fans that gather every Saturday in the Wild Goose Brewery tasting room for free tours and sampling. Tours run every ...
Willowcroft Vineyard
Taste of Spain
Head to Willowcroft Vineyard for Spanish wine tasting, sangria, and light food fares from noon to 5 p.m. for just $9 per person. ...
 
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