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Events Happening on Thu, August 21
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007 Film Fest - NoMa
There are three locations to get your James Bond fix this summer. The NoMa neighborhood in DC, and Rosslyn and Crystal City in Arlington, ...
Cats
Enjoy the Laurel Mill Playhouse's Summer Youth Production of Cats. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors. ...
Farmers and Artists Market Free Concerts
Check out free live music outside every Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Farmers and Artists Market near the Rosslyn Metro. ...
18th Amendment
Wine Night at 18th Amendment
Enjoy wine specials all night at 18th Amendment, including $1 off a glass of wine, $5 off house bottles, and $10 off specialty bottles. ...
51st State Tavern
Popular Beer - Popular Night
Enjoy $3 Yuenglings from 8 p.m. to close. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse
Live Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy Nonsense presents one hour of stand-up comedy every Thursday night from 7 to 8 p.m. for just $5. Check it out and have some laughs ...
Capital Yacht Charters
Washington Wine Academy: Singles Cruise on the Potomac
Enjoy wine, international cheeses, desserts, and live entertainment with other singles on this moonlit cruise of the Potomac. Check out the ...
Capitol City Brewing Co. -- Penn Quarter
1/2 Priced Martinis and Wine for Ladies
It's Ladies Night! Ladies, enjoy 1/2 priced martinis or wine by the glass all evening long. ...
Capitol City Brewing Co. -- Shirlington
$2 Draft Night
You can't beat this deal: get $2 drafts on Cap City's four core beers all day on Thursdays in Shirlington. ...
Cecilia's
Salsa lessons at Sin Miedo
Get salsa lessons from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. and follow your lessons up with open dancing all night. Cost is $10. ...
Clyde's -- Chevy Chase
Clyde's $2 Drinks
Clyde's of Chevy Chase pours $2 draft beers and rail drinks on Thursday nights starting at 10 p.m. Head over and join the college kids for ...
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
Mike Birbiglia
Don't miss Mike Birbiglia on his "What I should have said was nothing Tour" when he comes to DC Improv. Mike became famous in ...
Dixie Liquor
Widmer Hefeweizen Tasting
Dixie Liquor is hosting another free beer tasting: try out Widmer Hefeweizen from 5 to 8 p.m. ...
Duke's in the Embassy Suites
Dancehall Thursdays
Everyone gets in free before 11 p.m. at Duke's City Restaurant & Lounge for Dancehall Thursdays.  Head out with all your friends ...
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Ballroom Dance Lessons
The price doesn't get much better than this: find out what all the hype is about ballroom dance at these free lessons at Ebenezers. No ...
Eighteenth and Red
Comedy Night
You never know what you'll get at Comedy Night at Eighteenth and Red, but you can always bet on a good time and lots of laughs. Head out ...
Grand Cru
Ladies Night Thursdays
It's Ladies Night at Grand Cru! Get great drink specials all night long. Go to www.grandcru-wine.com to find out more. ...
Hard Times Cafe -- College Park
Margarita Night
Get half-priced house margaritas all Thursday long. ...
Hard Times Cafe Woodbridge
Live Trivia
Get a team together or come by yourself for a night of trivia and win cash prizes for being up on your history and pop culture. ...
Hawk 'n' Dove
Intern Night
Spend Thursday night at Hawk 'n' Dove's Intern Night for DJ, dancing, beer and shooter specials. ...
IOTA Club & Cafe
Blarney Ball Fundraiser Happy Hour and Scythian Concert
Celebrate the half way kickoff to the Blarney Ball 2009 at a happy hour hosted by Stouthearts www.stouthearts.org at IOTA Club &Cafe ...
IOTA Club & Cafe
Half Way to Blarney Ball with Scythian, Six Day Bender
Celebrate the half way kickoff to the Blarney Ball 2009 at a happy hour hosted by Stouthearts www.stouthearts.org at IOTA Club &Cafe ...
Lincoln Theatre
Ben's Chili Bowl 50th Anniversary Gala
Bill Cosby will be the MC for this free gala celebrating 50 years of Ben's Chili Bowl. Find out how you can get one of the 1,200 seats for ...
Lounge 201
1/2 Price Specialty Beers
Get your fix of specialty beers for 1/2 the price on Thursdays before 9 p.m. at Lounge 201. ...
Madam's Organ
Drunkeoke
Start drinking around 7 p.m. so that you can fully participate at 9 p.m. at the Madam's Organ "drunkeoke" night. ...
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair is happening in August and has a little something for everyone - from swifty swine pig races to throroughbred horse ...
McFadden's
Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search Final
The Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search Final is happening at McFadden's this Thursday starting at 10 p.m. so enjoy some drink specials and ...
McGinty's Public House
Argentine Tango Milonga
Jump in on an Argentine Tango Milonga class at McGinty's Public House from 7 to 9 p.m. and dance the rest of the night away! ...
McGinty's Public House
Texas Holdem poker night
Have some laughs and play some poker on Wednesday nights at McGinty's Public House. Game starts at 8 p.m. ...
Mie N Yu
The Blind Tiger Experience
Every Thursday night, the Venetian Bar at Mie N Yu is dubbed "The Blind Tiger Bar." A casual-chic lounge and bar, The Blind Tiger ...
Mrs. K's Toll House
Wine Class for Beginners (part 2): Building a Wine Expertise
Learn about wine including wine regions, main grapes and blends, principles of wine groups and pairings, differences between new world and ...
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. ...
National Zoo
Brew at the Zoo
Join 2,000 other young professionals at the National Zoo for the 4th annual Brew at the Zoo. Enjoy brews from over 20 local and European ...
Nick's Nightclub
Military Night
Get in free every Thursday at Nick's Nightclub if you have a military ID. ...
Palace of Wonders
The Weirdo Show
Greggy Glitterati brings you the best in burlesque, comedy and song in the Weirdo Show. Admission is $10. ...
Piratz Tavern
Theivin' Thursdays at Piratz Tavern
Get cheaper grub and $4 Captain & cokes on Thursdays, and enjoy tribal belly dancing at 8 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. ...
Royal Mile
Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Head to Royal Mile in Wheaton for single malt scotch tastings every Thursday night. ...
Scheisse Haus
Scheisse Haus Thursdays
Get Bud and Bud Light bottles for just a buck from 4 to 6 p.m. and for $2 from 6 p.m. to close. ...
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 ...
The Barking Dog
Karaoke at The Barking Dog
Hopefully you'll hear people who sound better than barking dogs at Karaoke Night at The Barking Dog. If you don't, though, the bar offers ...
The Comedy Spot
Filmprov
Local independent filmmakers team up with improv teams to put on a combo film screening and improv show. Watch three locally-made films ...
Timberlake's
Drinking Liberally Meeting in Dupont Circle
Drinking Liberally meets every week at 6:30 p.m. at Timberlake's to discuss topics of importance and drink beer. Go to www.drinkingli... ...
Topaz Bar
The Laughing Budha-ha-ha
This pre-booked open mic night for comics happens every Thursday at Topaz Bar. Watch 12 local comics do stand-up and then do some yourself! ...
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 ...
Washington Plaza Hotel
Splash Poolside Party
Join Euronet International for this summer's coolest party at the bi-weekly Splash Poolside Party at the Washington Plaza Hotel. Enjoy ...
 
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