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Events Happening on Fri, August 22
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Cats
Enjoy the Laurel Mill Playhouse's Summer Youth Production of Cats. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors. ...
Virginia Wine Showcase
Experience Virginia's award-winning wines and escape the heat at the indoor, air-conditioned wine showcase. Enjoy tastings, culinary ...
Acadiana
Crawfish Boils
Acadiana is bringing back their crawfish boils every Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. You don’t have to ...
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 ...
AmRhein Wine Cellars
Fridays Under the Stars
Sit back and relax with a bottle of wine from AmRhein Wine Cellars and enjoy an evening under the stars in the gorgeous Virginia ...
Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse
Wine Night at the Movies
Join the Washington Wine Academy at the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse for Wine Night at the Movies on Fridays. The Drafthouse opens its ...
Ben's Chili Bowl
Ben's Chili Bowl 50th Anniversary
Celebrate 50 years with Ben's Chili Bowl, a Washington, D.C. landmark on U Street, with music and children's activities on the street as ...
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
Brazilian Dance Fridays
Looking for a place to practice those sexy Brazilian dance moves you've been working on?  Head over to Bossa every Friday night for ...
Chapala/Palenque Bar
Oxigeno 900 am 7th Anniversary
Stop Requested, Alien Republic, and others will be performing at this Latin Rock Fest presented by Bluereves for the Oxigeno 900am 7th ...
Chevy Chase Ballroom
Swing Band at Chevy Chase Ballroom
If you really love dancing, you need to check out the live swing bands every Friday at Chevy Chase Ballroom. Dancing goes from 8:30 to ...
Columbia Town Center
Columbia's Lakefront Summer Festival
Whether you have the kids or you want to go on a date or just a night with the girls, there's something for everyone in the August lineup ...
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 ...
Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
Murder at the Irish Wake!
Solve a Celtic murder mystery while enjoying a four-course meal with friends.  Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, the Mystery ...
Dulles Expo and Conference Center
Date Night at Virginia Wine Showcase
It's date night, and what better place to go with your sweetie than this air-conditioned show featuring over 300 world class wines, ...
Hard Times Cafe Woodbridge
Guitar Hero
Get your fingers ready and your game face on for a night of Guitar Hero head-to-head battles. Win cash prizes. ...
Hudson Restaurant & Lounge
Sunset Fridays Happy Hour
Relax after a long week at Hudson's with drink specials and island rhythms every Friday 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 ...
Mie N Yu
Extended After Work Menu
After a day of Venetian bar classes, Mie N Yu offers a special menu. Stick around for Dim Sum dishes for $1 to $4 each from Bartender Mike ...
My Brother's Place
Friday Night Happy Hours
Get Miller Lite drafts for less than $1! ...
Napoleon Bistro & Lounge
Le Freak Disco and 1/2 priced champagne
Dance around to the best of disco, electro, and funk while drinking 1/2 priced champagne at Napoleon. ...
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
Cheeky Monkey Sideshow
Watch the mysterious, uncanny, and a little bit disgusting show at the Palace of Wonders for just $10. ...
Paul's of Chevy Chase
Friday Night Tastings
Looking for something to start your Friday night off in the right direction? Head to Paul's of Chevy Chase for free wine tastings every ...
Recessions
Karaoke Fridays!
Think you sing?  Come show us your stuff!  Karaoke night is every friday at Recessions ---where everyday you get "too much ...
Rock Bottom Brewery -- Arlington
Bigger Than Pint Night
Get a 23 oz. logo glass filled with beer for $5.95 and get $3 refills!  ...
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 ...
Sesto Senso Restaurant
DC Parranda - D.C.'s Largest Latin Party
Pay $10 and get complimentary shots at D.C.'s premier Latin night at Sesto Senso. ...
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 Carlyle Club
Gary Rubin
Enjoy music and dancing with Gary Rubin at The Carlyle Club on Fridays. ...
The Comedy Spot
5-6-7-8 presents "Things that Happen in Attics"
5678 presents "Things that Happen in Attics," an improv session about the places you hide your deepest secrets. The show will be ...
The Comedy Spot
Comedy Sportz
Head to the Comedy Spot for this fast-paced improvisational comedy show where two teams turn comedy into a sport by battling for your ...
The Comedy Spot
Improv Troupe 5-6-7-8's "Things That Happen in Attics"
Mix 107.3 DJ Tommy McFly is in this improv group, performing at the Commedy Spot in Ballston for two nights. Catch the 8 p.m. show on ...
The Comedy Spot
The Blue Show
For a comedy show that is a bit more risque than earlier shows, head to The Comedy Spot for The Blue Show at 10 p.m. Performed by the same ...
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 ...
Town Danceboutique
Drag Show
Every Friday and Saturday night, Town Danceboutique holds the best drag show in the city featuring the area's top talent with a wide range ...
Tutto Bene
Rumba Nights
Spend your Friday nights at Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant and Grill for Rumba Night. Hear Flamenco, Rumba, and Catalana all night and grab ...
Whittemore House
Half Price Belgian Beers
Enjoy half priced Belgian beers every Friday at Eleventh Street Lounge. ...
Wiseacres Comedy Club & Pub
Comedy Shows by the Pros at Wiseacres Comedy Club
Check out comedy that is probably more substantial and funnier than an open mic night. Shows are $15 and start at 9 p.m. ...
 
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