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Events on August 23rd For Washington, DC 20201

Before Harlem, There was U Street: A Walking Tour

U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 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

Doubles Tennis For Single Professionals in Fairfax

Fairfax Racquet Club (Fairfax, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 7:15pm
Full Price: $30.00 - $35.00   Our Price: $15.00 - $17.50*
Rated: 2.2 stars
Professionals in the City hosts a Saturday Night Singles Tennis Party. Join fellow singles from the DC metro area to play, eat and socialize — with the possibility of finding your special someone right on the court. Whether you're a pro or just a beginner, during each heat, you will be matched with other area singles for games and fun.  Learn More

Relive History with the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour Outdoor Events

Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 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. 23 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

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

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 10:30am
Full Price: $29.00   Our Price: $14.50*
Rated: 1.7 stars
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

Musical Rooms: A Rock Romance at MetroStage

MetroStage (Alexandria, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 5:00pm
Full Price: $25.00 - $45.00   Our Price: $12.50 - $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

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

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 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. 23 2008 @ 3:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 23 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. 23 2008 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $43.00   Our Price: $21.50*
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

World Music Singer/Composer Armand Ntep at Twins Jazz

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50*
Rated: No ratings yet
Armand Ntep, "le bantu Africain," is a vital and original world music singer/composer. His compositions range from salsa to hip-hop to traditional "lihongo" from his native Cameroon. Ntep spent years in Paris developing his unique world fusion sound before moving to Washington DC and recording with Sustained Note Records.  Learn More

Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Brunch and Dinner Cruises: Dining, Dancing, Live Music, and More Outdoor Events

Odyssey Cruises (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 8:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Full Price: $116.91   Our Price: $70.15*
Rated: 2.8 stars
Enjoy a cruise on the luxurious vessel Odyssey. Cruise down the Potomac River, with unparalleled views of the nation's greatest landmarks, while you enjoy a delicious brunch or a four-course dinner. Later, dance to a wide array of music provided by a live band.  Learn More

Macabre Romp Maria/Stuart at Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Woolly Mammoth Theatre (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $38.00 - $45.00   Our Price: $19.00 - $22.50*
Rated: 2.6 stars
Stuart fights to keep the lid on his mother's and aunts' simmering angst. But the family's secrets channel themselves into a bizarre shapeshifter that guzzles soda and chatters German verse. Friedrich Schiller's classic tale of warring queens inspires a macabre romp into all that suburban America tries to repress.  Learn More

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Tribute at Wolf Trap, with Todd Rundgren, Bo Bice, More

Filene Center (Vienna, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 23 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
Rated: 2.3 stars
An all-star lineup of musicians gathers together to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Beatles' legendary album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Todd Rundgren, Foreigner's Lou Gramm, American Idol's Bo Bice, Christopher Cross, and Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings come together to perform the album in its entirety, plus their own hits, backed by the Classical Hits Symphonette.  Learn More

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