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Events Happening on Sat, August 23
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African-American Heritage Day
Enjoy storytelling, music, artists, and food at the African-American Heritage Day at Accokeek Foundation. Go to www.accokeek.org to learn ...
Cats
Enjoy the Laurel Mill Playhouse's Summer Youth Production of Cats. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $13 for students and seniors. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Virginia Wine Showcase
Experience Virginia's award-winning wines and escape the heat at the indoor, air-conditioned wine showcase. Enjoy tastings, culinary ...
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 ...
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 ...
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Maryland Renaissance Festival
The second largest Renaissance Festival in the country is back again to relive the 16th century. Whether you're learning to juggle, ...
Asylum
High Life Countdown
Enjoy a tall, cool glass of High Life for just 50 cents, yes, 50 cents per beer for the first hour. The price goes up 50 cents per hour, ...
Bebo Trattoria
Pasta One Cooking Class
Learn the basics of making homemade pasta at Bebo Trattoria. Cost is $100 per person and includes an apron, recipes, lunch and wine. ...
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. ...
Capital Grille -- Tysons
Show of Champions
Head to the Show of Champions, where you can buy quality sports and entertainment memorabilia. Hosted by www.allsportsdc.com, be sure to ...
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 ...
Chateau O'Brien
Barbecue Bash
It's an outlaw theme, and you're wanted at the next Barbecue Bash at Chateau O'Brien.  For just $55 per person, you'll enjoy 15-hour ...
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 ...
Crystal City Sports Pub
Beach Bash
Head out to the Crystal City Sports Pub for a chance to win tickets to the Jimmy Buffett show on Labor Day weekend! Admission is only $10 ...
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
Bud Light Lime Tasting
Taste Bud Light Lime at Dixie Liquor. ...
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 ...
Lucketts Community Center
Lucketts Fair
The music at Lucketts Fair distinguishes itself from most of the other festivals in the area. Listen to fiddle players and banjo pickers ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Asian Elephant Day
The Embassy of Sri Lanka and the National Zoo are teaming up to celebrate the culture of Sri Lanka and Asian elephants. Admission is free. ...
O'Shaughnessy's
Tyler Comedy Group
Tyler Comedy Group is coming to O'Shaughnessy's for comedy night. ...
Palace of Wonders
Hellcat Girls Burlesque
Philadelphia's bad girls are back to tease and seduce you in a night of classic to kooky burlesque. Go to www.helcatgirls.com to find out ...
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 ...
RFK Stadium
DC Jam Session: Festival Plus United Game
The DC Jam Session is a series of major events taking place at RFK Stadium, bringing entertainment in DC to a whole new level.  There ...
Rick's Wine and Gourmet
Doggie Adoption Day
Give a dog a home, and try some good wines while you're at it. Rick's Wine and Gourmet hosts Doggie Adoption Day at their shop all day ...
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 ...
Saki
Saturday Night Taste of Adams Morgan
Travel the world while staying in Adams Morgan! For $40, try out food from three restaurants representing three continents. First, enjoy ...
Sesto Senso Restaurant
Sesto Saturdays
Pay no cover and dance all night to hip hop and top 40 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 ...
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
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 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
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 more risque comedy hour than earlier shows, head to The Comedy Spot where you can see the same performers from Comedy Sportz in their ...
Three Fox Vineyards
Blessing of the Harvest
Join Three Fox Vineyards in this spiritual vineyard tradition starting at 3:30 p.m. ...
Three Fox Vineyards
Sangria Saturdays at Three Fox Vineyards
Enjoy delicious, refreshing, traditional wine-based Sangrias every Saturday at Three Fox Vineyards. ...
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 ...
Tortoise and Hare Bar and Grille
1 Year Anniversary Party
Drop by Tortoise and Hare Bar and Grill for live music from Funk Ark and Members Only as well as great food as they celebrate their one ...
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 ...
 
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