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Events on August 9th For Washington, DC 20201

Before Harlem, There was U Street: A Walking Tour

U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 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

"The Daily Show" Co-Creator Lizz Winstead at the Drafthouse Comedy Lounge

Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 9:45pm
Full Price: $22.00   Our Price: $11.00*
Rated: 3.0 stars
As a co-creator and former head writer of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," and Co-creator of Air America Radio, Lizz Winstead has emerged as a critically acclaimed political writer and producer. Winstead is a Correspondent for "The Daily Show" and co-hosts "Unfiltered," Air America Radio's mid-morning show with hip-hop legend Chuck D and political big brain Rachel Maddow.  Learn More

Relive History with the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour Outdoor Events

Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 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

Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour - A Haunted Trek through DC Outdoor Events

The Old Stone House (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $12.00   Our Price: $6.00*
Mobile Tours presents a walking tour featuring the Ghosts of Georgetown. Among the historic streets, manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC's finest neighborhood lie deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past. Come along to hear about the ghosts and spirits that still haunt the nation's capital...if you dare.  Learn More

The Gargoyle Who Ate DC: A Tour of the Gargoyles of the National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 2:30pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 3.6 stars
This tour looks at the gargoyles that guard and protect the National Cathedral, as well as some of the carvings that decorate the largest church in the Washington area. Tour guide Mark was good friends with Constantine Seferlis, one of the stone carvers who did more than 100 of the gargoyles, saints, dogs and other creatures. His sense of humor comes across in his work!  Learn More

The Neverending Story: Classic Novel Adapted for the Stage

Imagination Stage - Lerner Theatre (Bethesda, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 3:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $14.00 - $20.00   Our Price: $7.00 - $10.00*
Rated: 3.2 stars
Imagination Stage presents the premiere of The Neverending Story. This production marks the first time German author Michael Ende's beloved children's novel has been brought to the English-speaking stage. It's an epic fantasy adventure about young Bastian, who finds himself engrossed in the story of the boy Atreyu, who strives to rescue the land of Fantastica from the all-destroying Nothing.  Learn More

Man of La Mancha: Keegan Theatre Presents Classic Don Quixote Musical

Church Street Theater (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $35.00   Our Price: $17.50*
Rated: 3.4 stars
The Tony Award-winning 1965 musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the classic novel Don Quixote. An old knight seeks renown for his heroism, but instead finds true love, in this heart-warming musical, which features classic songs such as "The Impossible Dream". The Keegan Theatre revives this production, one of their most successful, with David Jourdan reprising his acclaimed turn as Quixote.  Learn More

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

Smithsonian Institute - The Castle (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 3.0 stars
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

There's Something About Mary: A Tour of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 2.3 stars
Mysterious and colorful, the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic church in the USA. Though recently in the news due to the visit in April of Pope Benedict XVI here, the beauty of the Shrine is not as widely known as are other DC landmarks. Don't miss this tour of one of DC's real treasures.  Learn More

Danielle Eva Quartet: Jazz, Blues, Bossa Nova Singer at Twins Jazz

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50*
Rated: 4.0 stars
Twins Jazz welcomes versatile vocalist Danielle Eva and her Quartet. A Pittsburgh native, Eva is a veteran of the New York scene, and won third place in the 2007 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition. Fusing groove, blues, bossa nova, and echoes of appalachian sounds, her voice is simultaneously sincere and sassy.  Learn More

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy The Skin of Our Teeth at Davis Center

Davis Center for Performing Arts (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 2.1 stars
The Antrobus family has seen it all: war, plague, the Ice Age, floods and even more war. This three-act classic written by the same author who revolutionized American theater with Our Town shows the resiliency of the human race as it faces disasters—both natural and man-made—over and over again.  Learn More

Homemade Jamz Blues Band: Young Blues Group Plays DC Blues Festival Fundraiser

Surf Club Live (Hyattsville, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: No ratings yet
The DC Blues Club presents a fund-raiser for the DC Blues Festival, featuring the Homemade Jamz Blues Band. Consisting of three siblings ranging in age from 9 to 16, the band plays with a conviction and talent which belies their age. They've been praised by the legendary B.B. King, and beat out over 100 bands to win 2nd place in the 2007 International Blues Challenge.  Learn More

Dream Sailors: A Play About Four Friends, Told in Four Parts

Davis Center for Performing Arts (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 7:00pm (Episode 3)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:30pm (Episode 4)
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: $5.00*
Rated: 4.0 stars
Four friends, drawn together by their uniquely powerful ability to lucid dream, awaken to make a grim discovery in their basement. Their worlds turned upside down, they must return to the dark landscape of their dreams for answers—but what lurks there might destroy them all. The play will unfold "episodically" in four parts, with a new play premiering each week.  Learn More

Musical Rooms: A Rock Romance at MetroStage

MetroStage (Alexandria, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 5:00pm
Full Price: $45.00   Our Price: $22.50*
Rated: 3.7 stars
MetroStage hosts Rooms: A Rock Romance. Written by Paul Scott Goodman (Bright Lights, Big City), this gritty rock musical tells the story of Monica, an ambitious singer/songwriter, and Ian, a hard driving rocker. The two become creatively and romantically entangled as they journey from their native Glasgow to London and New York, seeking punk rock stardom.  Learn More

Scavenger Hunt and Tour of Newseum with Post-Tour Reception

Newseum (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
Join Professionals in the City at Washington DC's Newseum. This won't be your regular self-guided tour — you'll be on a scavenger hunt. Each person will be provided with a list of must finds and fun trivia, scavenger hunt style. After the tour, they'll tally up the points and announce a winner. An optional reception (food and drink at your own expense) follows the event.  Learn More

City Lights Margarita Cruise on the Potomac Outdoor Events

Washington Harbor (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 9:00pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
Come and enjoy a one-hour cruise along the Potomac and marvel at the beautiful views of some of the most exquisite monuments and memorials in D.C. This delightful cruise down the Potomac River has it all: spectacular views, good friends, food and drink (drinks are at your own expense).  Learn More

Madame Tussauds: Washington D.C.'s Premier Wax Attraction

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ All Day
Full Price: $12.69 - $19.04   Our Price: $6.70 - $9.70*
Rated: 2.8 stars
Explore the Washington D.C. branch of the legendary Madame Tussauds. Featuring lifelike wax re-creations ranging from George Washington and Muhammad Ali to George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton, the museum allows visitors an interactive, full-sensory experience; they will be able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington attraction.  Learn More

Stones in His Pockets: Keegan Theatre Presents Irish Comedy

Theatre on the Run (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 3.1 stars
Keegan Theatre presents Marie Jones' Stones in His Pockets. Set in a rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, that is overrun by a Hollywood film crew, the play centers on two locals who are employed as extras for the filming. The original London run of the play ran for four years and earned it the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards; it then moved to Broadway, where it was nominated for a Tony Award.  Learn More

Rabbit Hole: 2007 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama at Olney Theatre Center

Olney Theatre Center - New Main Stage (Olney, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 9 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $43.00 - $48.00   Our Price: $21.50 - $24.00*
Rated: 3.3 stars
David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole tells the story of Becca and Howie, a married couple with a secret grief - eight months earlier, their 4-year-old son Danny was killed by a car. Since Danny's death, Becca looks for ways to move on from the tragedy but finds her methods don't align with Howie's. The play has won many awards, including the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama.  Learn More

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