World famous Cirque du Soleil takes you into the colorful, energetic world of insects in their latest touring show under the Big Top, OVO. Amidst work, play, and the everyday activities of an insect's life, a gawky, quirky new insect arrives and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye. With stunning aerial acrobatics and music, OVO is a whimsical wonderland for the whole family, in the tradition of the most awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil touring productions. Learn more...
OVO by Cirque du Soleil at The Plateau at National Harbor
Grand Chapiteau at The Plateau at National Harbor (Hunts Corner, MD)
A Masked Ball: Verdi's Opera of Love and Revenge at Kennedy Center Opera House
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (Washington, DC)
Conductor Daniele Callegari and director James Robinson make their Washington National Opera debuts with Verdi's tale of a king who falls in love with his best friend's wife and unwisely attends a masked ball where he finds his life to be in danger. Tenors Salvatore Licitra and Frank Porretta share the role of King Gustavus III, sopranos Tamara Wilson and Susan Neves play the King's beloved Amelia and Luca Salsi and Timothy Mix portray Amelia's husband Anckarström. Learn more...
Harbor Cruises Featuring the D.C. Cityscape and Historical Landmarks
Patriot II (Washington, DC)
DC Harbor Cruises invites you to enjoy the sights of Washington, D.C. from the soothing waves of the Potomac aboard the luxury catamaran Patriot II. During this two-hour daytime or twilight cruise, passengers will sail past landmarks that tell the stories of the nation's history. This exclusive tour gives passengers a comprehensive view of the city's historical attractions from the water. Learn more...
The American Century Theater Presents Paddy Chayefsky's The Tenth Man
Gunston Arts Center (Arlington, VA)
This rarely-performed play is one of Academy Award-winner Paddy Chayefsky's (Network) most imaginative works. Set on Long Island, The Tenth Man humorously and touchingly details an effort by a group of elderly Orthodox Jews to save a girl who may be possessed by a demon, or "dybbuk." The result is a hilarious exorcism performed by the prayer group to send the dybbuk on her way and bring the poor young woman back to her senses. Learn more...
National Symphony Orchestra: Eschenbach Conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
The Kennedy Center - Concert Hall (Washington, DC)
Renowned conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads the National Symphony Orchestra in his first concert of the season. The program is highlighted by Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, as well as the DC premiere of Pintscher's Hérodiade-Fragmente. Learn more...
Noel Coward Satire Nude with Violin at Little Theatre of Alexandria
The Little Theatre of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA)
In Noel Coward's comedy, set in 1954 Paris, the death of the famous artist Paul Sorodin sends surviving family members rummaging through his desk drawers and uncovering secrets both artistic and otherwise. The original production of Coward's comedy of manners, which pokes fun at the world of modern art, ran for more than a year in London. Learn more...
International Spy Museum: Enter the World of Secret Agents
International Spy Museum (Washington, DC)
The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage. The experience is fully interactive and suitable for all ages. Visitors arrive and are given a secret identity which they must use to test their spy skills throughout the museum. The exhibit combines themed rooms and activities with historic tales and artifacts from the history of global intrigue. History takes on vivid life in this artfully designed exhibition space. Learn more...
Georgetown - A Walk Through Time: Walking Tour of Historic Sites
The Old Stone House (Washington, DC)
Walk through two hundred years of history, from the Civil War-era and the Cold War up to the present day on the walking tour Georgetown -- A Walk Through Time. This storytelling tour features true stories from the times of slavery, the Kennedys' Camelot and maybe a few ghost stories from the past as well as a look at the rich architectural history of Georgetown. Learn more...
Something You Did: A Political Drama from Theater J
Theater J at Goldman Theater (Washington, DC)
Theater J presents the political drama Something You Did. Former '60s radical Alison Moulton is up for parole after serving 30 years for an anti-war bombing that resulted in the death of a police officer. She's visited not only by the daughter of the police officer but by a former comrade who's now a neo-conservative media star who argues against her. Smear politics and revisionism are hotly debated as Alison strains to rejoin the land of the free. Learn more...
CSI Experience at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment
National Museum of Crime & Punishment (Washington, DC)
Explore the technology and science behind solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind at the CSI Experience. The National Museum of Crime & Punishment also includes a crime scene lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted, a simulated FBI shooting range, virtual high-speed police-chase, John Dillinger's getaway car and hundreds of interactives and artifacts. Learn more...
Madame Tussauds: Washington, D.C.'s Premier Wax Attraction
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (Washington, DC)
No trip to our nation's capital would be complete without a visit to the legendary Madame Tussauds in the heart of downtown. Encounter amazingly lifelike wax figures and strike a pose with the newest figure, Rihanna, exhibited only at the D.C. museum. Mingle and take pictures with political icons like the Obamas, the Clintons and the Kennedys, and get up close and personal with Hollywood music, movie and TV stars like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Madonna and more. Learn more...
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Offers a Medieval Feast and Thrilling Jousts
Medieval Times - Baltimore Castle (Hanover, MD)
Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...
China's Golden Dragon Acrobats at Wolf Trap
Filene Center (Vienna, VA)
Hailing from China, the Golden Dragon Acrobats present spectacular acrobatic feats and dance, inspired by a tradition more than two thousand years old. The Golden Dragon Acrobats made their Broadway debut in 2005, where they received two Drama Desk Award nominations. They've toured around the world, including performances in all 50 U.S. states. Learn more...
Sesame Street Live Presents Elmo's Healthy Heroes at 1st Mariner Arena
1st Mariner Arena (Baltimore, MD)
When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene - all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. It's Elmo's Healthy Heroes to the rescue! Learn more...
Open Top Sightseeing's Hop-on, Hop-off D.C. Bus Tour
Union Station (Washington, DC)
Open Top Sightseeing presents a bus tour through our nation's capital. There's no easier way to get to and from all of the D.C. area's most stunning monuments and legendary locations, including the Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, White House, Georgetown, Union Station, and much more. Guests can hop on or off the bus at any or all of the 30 stops. Learn more...
All's Well That Ends Well With Oscar Nominee Marsha Mason at the Lansburgh Theatre
Lansburgh Theatre (Washington, DC)
Four-time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Only When I Laugh) makes her Shakespeare Theatre Company debut in this dark comedy by the Bard. Young Helena, with deception and persistence, will go to any lengths to marry Bertram, the solider of her dreams, even though he doesn't return her love. Company Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs. Learn more...
Dinner Cruise Past the National Monuments: Candlelight Dinner & Dancing
Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand (Alexandria, VA)
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, including Washington's famous cherry blossoms, while enjoying a five-course meal by candlelight, followed by dancing on the ship's elegant marble dance floor. Learn more...
Nina's Dandy Brunch & Lunch Cruises with Views of the Monuments
Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand (Alexandria, VA)
Dandy Restaurant Cruises offers a scenic afternoon dining cruise from historic Old Town Alexandria to Georgetown and back, passing by numerous national monuments along the way. Lunch cruises feature a three-course meal served at your table, while Sunday champagne brunch cruises feature a buffet filled with a variety of breakfast and lunch delights. Learn more...
7th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival -- 97 Short Films
Landmark E Street Cinema (Washington, DC)
Now in its 7th year, the DC Shorts Film Festival features 97 short films from around the country and all over the globe. More than 150 filmmakers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their films. See the full description for specific showcases. Learn more...
The Gargoyle Who Ate DC: A Tour of the Gargoyles of the National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral (Washington, DC)
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...
Psychological Thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley from Round House Theatre
Round House Theatre - Bethesda (Bethesda, MD)
In The Talented Mr. Ripley, enigmatic conman Tom Ripley is determined to gain wealth and social status by any means possible. When American financier Herbert Greenleaf sends him to Italy to find his son, the lives of Ripley, young Richard Greenleaf and Richard's beautiful girlfriend become inextricably entwined -- with murder the only way out. Learn more...
Tigerlily Foundation's Annual Gala Masquerade Ball Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer in Young Women
The Willard InterContinental Hotel (Washington, DC)
The Tigerlily Foundation hosts its 2nd Annual Gala to raise awareness of the issue of breast cancer in young women. This year's gala theme is Pink Masquerade, and the evening will feature live entertainment, speeches from members of Congress, dinner, signature cocktails, live and silent auctions, local business leaders, and inspirational stories from young breast cancer survivors. Learn more...
The Most Haunted Houses of Washington Tour: Mysterious & Macabre Tales!
Farragut West Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Chills, thrills and intriguing mysteries crowd the haunted homes of Washington in this special tour presented by Washington Walks. See the homes of Navy hero Stephen Decatur, man of letters Henry Adams and his troubled wife Clover as you relive the night of April 14, 1865, when the grim reaper stalked more than Abraham Lincoln. You'll end this walk at the house considered the most haunted home in the city: The Octagon. Learn more...
Falklands War Satire Sink The Belgrano! at H Street Playhouse
H Street Playhouse (Washington, DC)
This screwball satire by Steven Berkoff, the "bad boy of British theatre," ponders whether former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher waived the rules of international warfare by ordering the downing of the Argentine naval ship Belgrano during the Falklands War of 1982. SCENA Theatre presents this scatological send-up of war and corruption, featuring Helen Hayes Award-winner Nanna Ingvarsson. Learn more...
Florida Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
Nationals Park (Washington, DC)
Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn and the Nationals host the Florida Marlins in Saturday afternoon baseball action at Nationals Park. The Marlins are led by All-Stars Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, plus rookie prospects Michael Stanton and Logan Morrison. Learn more...
Twins Jazz Presents Live Jazz Music
Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Catch live jazz music at Twins Jazz. Located in the heart of the U Street entertainment district, Twins Jazz regularly features the most innovative jazz artists in Washington, plus touring musicians from across the country. This intimate venue and its shows are a longtime favorite of Goldstar's members. Learn more...
Relive One of History's Biggest Moments on the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
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...
It's Spot's Birthday Party and Kids of All Ages Are Invited!
Adventure Theatre (Glen Echo, MD)
As star of his own long-running book series, Spot rocks - and so does his birthday party, attended by friends Tom the crocodile and Helen the Hippo. And what shindig would be complete without Steve the Monkey? This new children's musical celebrates 30 years since Spot first appeared in Eric Hill's classic Where's Spot? and features fun songs and magic in a doggie treat for the entire family. Learn more...
Learn to Become a D.C. Tour Guide: An Informative Workshop
First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
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...
International Gem & Jewelry Show at Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center (National Harbor, MD)
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...
Baltimore Orioles Baseball: Friday Night Fireworks at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD)
Enjoy a Baltimore Orioles game on a Friday night at beautiful Oriole Park at Camden Yards, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The Orioles' roster features Nick Markakis, Brian Roberts, the hard-hitting Luke Scott and rising star catcher Matt Wieters. Learn more...
Neutrino Video Project: Improvised Movies Based on Audience Suggestions
Source Theatre (Washington, DC)
Neutrino is an improvised movie shot for a live audience. Three separate teams film unique stories in three sections out in the streets, homes and businesses of D.C., based on suggestions gathered from the audience at the beginning of the show. Completely unscripted, totally unpredictable and critically acclaimed, the Neutrino instant movie phenomenon is like nothing you've ever experienced. Learn more...
Tour of Arlington Cemetery, with a Special Visit to Fort Myer Stables
Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, VA)
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 on to Fort Myer to get a special behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Army's last horse unit. Learn more...
Scorched, the Acclaimed Play by Lebanese Playwright Wajdi Mouawad
Round House Theatre - Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD)
The peculiar dying wish of their mother sends twins Simon and Janine on a journey to the war-torn Middle East to unravel their origins and unearth the source of their mother's years-long silence. Translated into a dozen languages in over 200 productions worldwide, Forum Theatre is proud to present the Washington, D.C. premiere of Scorched from highly acclaimed Lebanese-born playwright Wajdi Mouawad. Learn more...
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Lessons at The Salsa Room
The Salsa Room (Arlington, VA)
Beginners and intermediate dancers are welcome at this event, and you don't need to bring a partner. The expert dance instructor will guide you step-by-step as you dance to the energetic rhythm of Latin beats. 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...
Dance Party for Singles 40+ at Tragara Ristorante
Tragara Ristorante (Bethesda, MD)
Professionals in the City partners with Face-2-Face Singles for a dance party, designed especially for singles ages 40 and over. The party is at the chic Tragara Ristorante. It's a perfect setting to meet, mingle and dance with other single professionals who are serious about having some fun. Enjoy Italian appetizers, a DJ and a cash bar. Learn more...
Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti: Benefit for Haitian Orphanages
Round House Theatre - Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD)
Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti comes to Round House Theatre in Silver Spring in a benefit performance sponsored by Saint Mark Presbyterian Church. This internationally recognized troupe of former orphaned street children and child slaves uses drumming and dance to tell their stories and lift hearts. This performance is a benefit for Hearts with Haiti to rebuild two Haitian orphanages devastated by the recent earthquake. Learn more...
Mauritius, a Smart & Suspenseful Thriller at 1st Stage Theater
1st Stage Theater (McLean, VA)
After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters' world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own. Learn more...
James Valenti Stars in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur from Washington Concert Opera
Lisner Auditorium (Washington, DC)
Washington Concert Opera presents Francesco Cilea's opera in four-acts, Adriana Lecouvreur. It's a story of love, betrayal, jealousy and poisoned violets as Maurizio can't decide between the actress Adriana Lecouvreur or the Principessa. The rivalry between the two women for Maurizio's love is set to some of the most gorgeous music ever written. Learn more...
History on Foot at Ford's Theatre - A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly
Ford's Theatre (Washington, DC)
History on Foot is a walking monologue that brings D.C. history to life. Beginning at Ford's Theatre, this tour is led by Elizabeth Keckly, free black woman and confidante to Mrs. Lincoln, as she tells the story of her friendship with the Lincoln family and her efforts to help former slaves find their way in the newly-free city of Washington. Learn more...
Baltimore Orioles Baseball at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD)
The Baltimore Orioles face baseball's top teams in American League action. The trio of Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Luke Scott leads the team's lineup. Oriole Park at Camden Yards is regularly voted one of the best places in the country to watch a game. Learn more...
International Gem and Jewelry Show at Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore Convention Center (Baltimore, MD)
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...
Photographing Capitol Hill and Union Station: Learn How to Take Great Photos
Union Station (Washington, DC)
One of the best places to learn the techniques of architectural photography is right in the heart of Washington--on Capitol Hill--so grab your camera and get ready for an adventure. This photo safari includes stops at Union Station, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the Capitol Reflecting Pool and more. Learn more...
Bus Tour of Washington, D.C.'s Television and Movie Sites
Union Station (Washington, DC)
From classic films of the seventies such as The Godfather II to the recent Mission Impossible III, this tour of Washington, D.C. television and movie sites takes you on a journey of the timeline of filming in the nation's capital. The three-hour guided tour takes place on luxury coach buses and is led by actors and actresses who share inside industry information. Learn more...
Cocktail Creations: Hands-On Amateur Bartending Class Teaches the Art of Modern Mixology
Bartender of America Bartending School (College Park, MD)
Cocktail Creations is a one-hour, hands-on amateur bartending class. The classroom is set up like a real bar. Professional instructors from the bartending school, trained in up-to-the minute mixology, will lead the class. The class consists of a brief lecture, followed by hands-on training where students will get to practice their skills behind the bar. See the full event description for the current class offering. Learn more...
Exciting Embassy Row Walking Tour
Dupont Circle Metro Station (Washington, DC)
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...
Kundalini and Hatha Yoga Classes from Radiant Sun Therapies
Radiant Sun Therapies (Reston, VA)
Radiant Sun's yoga classes are beneficial for students of all skill levels, from those who have practiced for years to those who are just getting started. Radiant Sun offers sessions in both Kundalini and Hatha yoga, each of which offer unique pathways to strengthen the body, enhance flexibility, and incorporate mental or spiritual components to help relieve stress and expand awareness. Learn more...
Murder Mystery Satire Murder in Play from The British Players
Kensington Town Hall (Kensington, MD)
The British Players present the hilarious and ruthlessly satirical play about the politics of an inept theatre company, Murder in Play. The cast of Boris' budget repertory production of Murder at Priorswell Manor are far more interested in their egos than the play, and disaster strikes when life imitates art and Boris' wife is murdered on stage. Learn more...
The Knight from Olmedo / El Caballero de Olmedo: A Classic Play from Spain's Golden Age
GALA Hispanic Theatre (Washington, DC)
Lope de Vega's classic tragicomedy tells the poetic story of Don Alonso, the knight from Olmedo, and his romantic rival, the jealous Don Rodrigo, for the love of a woman, Ines. Performed in Spanish with English surtitles, the play from Spain's Golden Age of drama is a bi-national production with the Spanish company Acción Sur, and is directed by Jose Luis Arellano. Learn more...
Explore Historic Old Town Alexandria by Bike with Bike and Roll
Bike and Roll Alexandria (Alexandria, VA)
Grab a helmet and a thirst for historic sights. On this three hour tour, Bike and Roll's guides take cyclists through historic Alexandria, directly across the river from Washington D.C. In this historic city, settled in 1695, you'll visit Gadsby's Tavern, a favorite watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers of American Independence; the James Wren-designed Christ Church, a frequent worshiping place for George Washington and Robert E. Lee; and the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Learn more...
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