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BrickFair '08 Public Expo: LEGO Fan Festival

Sheraton Premiere Hotel (Vienna, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 11:00am
Sunday, Aug. 31 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
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The BrickFair '08 Public Expo is a celebration of the perennially popular LEGO toys. Both adults and children will find plenty to be fascinated by at this event, which includes exhibits and demonstrations by LEGO collectors and builders, plus a wide variety of vendors.  Learn More

Dinner Cruise Past the National Monuments: Candlelight Dinner & Dancing Outdoor Events

Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand (Alexandria, VA)
Monday, Jul. 21 @ 7:00pm
Tuesday, Jul. 22 @ 7:00pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $86.00   Our Price: $51.60*
Rated: 3.2 stars
Cruise from historic old town Alexandria, Virginia, past the national monuments to Georgetown and back to Alexandria on Nina's Dandy Dinner Cruise. Take in the sights while enjoying a five-course meal by candlelight, followed by dancing on the ship's elegant marble dance floor.  Learn More

International Gem and Jewelry Show at Dulles Expo Center

Dulles Expo Center (Chantilly, VA)
Friday, Aug. 15 @ Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 17 @ 11:00am - 5:00pm
Full Price: $7.00   Our Price: FREE*
Rated: 3.1 stars
The acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show presents the most dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals ever seen under one roof. The huge selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this show a must for gem enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike.  Learn More

Relive History with the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour Outdoor Events

Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 3.4 stars
It was a night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time with your guide to learn about the three-pronged attack designed to decapitate the U.S. Government. Shrouded in mystery, intrigue and conspiracy, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln has long fascinated Americans. Come along on this family friendly tour to meet the characters, walk the streets and see the buildings where this great drama played out.  Learn More

Tour of Arlington Cemetery - with Special Visit to Fort Myer Stables

Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, VA)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 3.6 stars
Join Best Tours - DC for a special tour through Arlington Cemetery, our nation's most sacred resting place. You'll see a member of the Honor Guard standing watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns and other sites along the way before venturing onto Fort Myer to get a special behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Army's last horse unit.  Learn More

Latin Dance Sampler at The Salsa Room

The Salsa Room (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: FREE - $5.00*
Join Professionals in the City for an exciting evening of Latin dance lessons (Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue and Rumba), a live band, and lots of professionals to mix and mingle with! Beginners and intermediate dancers are welcome, and you don't need to bring a partner. After the lessons, practice your new dance steps to the beats of an in house DJ and mix and mingle with other professionals in the area.  Learn More

Six Career Secrets Nobody Bothered to Tell You with Dan Pink

Merrill Lynch - International Square (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 6:30pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
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Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Pink for a special presentation on the six counter-intuitive lessons for professional success and personal fulfillment. You'll learn that there is no plan, that talent is overrated and that it's not about you. Dan's new book, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is the ultimate career guide for the 21st century.  Learn More

Tour the Nation's Capital on a Segway

City Segway Tours (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 2:00pm
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $70.00   Our Price: $35.00*
Rated: 3.9 stars
Join City Segway Tours for a three-hour tour through the Nation's capital on a Segway, a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's fun to use. Cruise past the monuments, White House and American icons, while receiving informative historical and current-day information and fascinating stories from your guide, not to mention great photo ops!  Learn More

Memorials By Moonlight Walking Tour: The Classic Washington Walk

Thomas Jefferson National Memorial (Washington, DC)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 6:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 6:45pm
Thursday, Jul. 31 @ 6:45pm
Full Price: $15.00 - $20.00   Our Price: $7.50 - $10.00*
Rated: 3.3 stars
If you only take one walking tour of Washington, whether you're a native or just visiting, this is the perfect one for you. There's something for everyone—neoclassical architecture, modern sculpture, haunting remembrances of war, historical insights, and even funny tales, plus visits to all the memorials. By dark, you'll be strolling the cherry-frocked shores of the Tidal Basin, watching the lights come up across the way.  Learn More

Travel Writing for Fun and Profit: A Workshop

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Aug. 14 @ 6:30pm
Full Price: $39.00   Our Price: $19.50*
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Whether you prefer weekend trips by car, cruises, adventure travel, or visits to cities in the U.S. or abroad, you have plenty to say about where you've stayed, what you've seen and where you've eaten. Learn how to turn your travel experiences and favorite destinations into easy-to-compose articles with photos that you can sell to newspapers, magazines and websites.  Learn More

Capital Sites Bike Tour: See the White House, Washington Monument and More Outdoor Events

The Old Post Office Pavilion (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 10:00am
Wednesday, Jul. 30 @ 10:00am
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
Rated: 3.8 stars
This tour takes you from one end of the National Mall to the other, featuring the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Union Station, the Capitol, and much more. It's an easy 7-8 mile ride that lasts about three hours, with the price of bike rental, helmet, bottled water and a snack included.  Learn More

Exciting Embassy Row Walking Tour

Dupont Circle Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Jul. 22 @ 6:00pm
Tuesday, Jul. 29 @ 6:00pm
Tuesday, Aug. 5 @ 6:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 2.9 stars
From around 1890 until the Great Depression, Embassy Row was an exciting world of pleasure, leisure, scandal, and competition. This walking tour will take you along the outside of the houses of the ladies of the old guard of Washington circa 1910. You'll see the architecture and hear stories of ladies such as Alice Roosevelt Longworth, eldest daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, often called "the other Washington Monument."  Learn More

Mystery School: Mysticism of Native Americans & Australian Aborigines

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Jul. 31 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $50.00   Our Price: $25.00*
Rated: 3.7 stars
Mysticism is not just for the religious or the devoutly spiritual. This workshop is a 21st century version of the ancient tradition of mysticism. Dedicated to the examination of the world's mysticism and the plethora of great masters and spiritual paths, students will study original texts and traditional mystical exercises, and deepen their awareness about "frontier science" processes.  Learn More

Washington Walks' Tour of Logan Circle

McPherson Square Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 3.0 stars
Now one of the most sought-after addresses in Washington, Logan Circle's lavish Victorian homes have witnessed over a century of transformation. It evolved from rural obscurity to an enclave of architectural splendor, where impressive restoration and renovation continue and cool restaurants and shops multiply.  Learn More

How To Be Your Own Tour Guide - Bike Tour of Washington, DC Outdoor Events

Smithsonian Institute - The Castle (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
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Join Best Tours - DC on a bike tour (BYOB, "Bring Your Own Bike") of the Mall. You'll start at the Smithsonian Castle and take a leisurely ride past the Smithsonian down to the U.S. Capitol, then to the White House, World War II Memorial and end at the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. Along the way, you'll be given special, insiders information that will help your to be your own tour guide.  Learn More

Seminar on Networking: How to Be a People Magnet

Johns Hopkins University - Washington Center (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
You've heard the cliche: it's not what you know, it's who you know. With less than 30 seconds to make a positive first impression, can you afford to miss the opportunity? In this fun, interactive workshop you will attain the tools to create a diverse, effective network; learn the secrets of becoming a people magnet; and practice 10 techniques to transform strangers into associates, clients and friends with confidence, grace and finesse.  Learn More

Learn How to Get Great Clothes at a Discount in Rags to Riches Seminar

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 @ 10:30am
Full Price: $29.00   Our Price: $14.50*
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Cashmere sweaters for $1! Suits for $25! Fur coats for $100! These bargains and more await you in area thrift and consignment shops — if you know where to look. This workshop will include tips on sniffing out these special bargains, and each student will receive a list of more than 50 shops.  Learn More

Before Harlem, There was U Street: A Walking Tour

U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 10:30am
Saturday, Aug. 23 @ 10:30am
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 2.9 stars
Take a walk along U Street - Washington's "Black Broadway" - where Duke Ellington grew up and was inspired, where musical greats such as Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie played local clubs into the wee hours of the morning, and where movie palaces mingled with pool halls, restaurants and barber shops. The tour features stops at The Lincoln Theatre, the Thurgood Marshall Center and The African American Civil War Memorial.  Learn More

Learn to Become a D.C. Tour Guide: An Informative Workshop

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Monday, Aug. 18 @ 6:00pm
Full Price: $39.00   Our Price: $19.50*
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In peak season, an experienced freelance tour guide can make more than $1,000 a week, and there are never enough guides to be found. Learn how to become licensed, who's hiring and who to contact. Since most of the work is freelance, you can work as little or as much as you want!  Learn More

Write Your Children's Book (and Get It Published!) Workshop

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 6:30pm
Full Price: $39.00   Our Price: $19.50*
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In a DC exclusive, one-session workshop, nationally known children's book author Peter Mandel will give you the inside scoop on sending out and selling your work to agents and publishers—the "tricks of the trade" you need to know to break into print. This will be an interactive, information-packed evening!  Learn More

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