Goldstar

The Comedy Zone presents Saturday Uncensored, a late-night stand-up show. Featuring no content restrictions of any kind, the show will see top national headliners and DC's best up-and-coming acts doing their most outrageous material. Learn more...

The Carlyle Club presents Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra. This big band plays tunes ranging from Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to the classic swing of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, with wiltly infectious flair and impeccable style. Accompanied by cabaret chanteuse Chou Chou, they've toured venues across the United States and Europe, setting dance floors ablaze while evoking the music of a bygone era. Learn more...

Viviane Hagner performs at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Born in Munich, Hagner's recent debuts with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and others have made her a rising star in the classical world. Her subtle phrasing and crystal-clear tone will be on display in works by Schumann, Schubert, Turnage and Bartok. She'll be joined by pianist Shai Wosner. Learn more...

What if you could make yourself irresistible to anyone, anytime, anywhere? This seminar features step-by-step instructions guaranteed to assist you in becoming more persuasive, influential and getting everyone to sing your praises. Learn the three keys to developing any relationship, the three steps to keep your attitude adjusted at all times, dos and don'ts of effective communication, how to avoid misunderstandings, the almost unfair advantage of body language and more. Learn more...

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 long-time favorite of Goldstar's members. Learn more...

Step aboard the Spirit ship for unparalleled cruising fun on the Potomac River. Cruise out of Washington's historic waterfront and dine on a delicious lunch or dinner buffet, dance, enjoy live music, and catch breathtaking views of the greatest skyline in the world. Learn more...

Levine presents a workshop on How to Practice, led by Levine School of Music faculty-artist Rebecca Collaros. Attendees will learn some valuable tips on how to create effective and efficient practice strategies to maximize their progress. For teens and adults, this workshop is applicable to all instruments and voice. Learn more...

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington presents the Modigliani String Quartet. The award-winning quartet performs with Spanish-born clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester for a program featuring Mozart's Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, plus works by Haydn and Mendelssohn. Learn more...

Meet members of the opposite sex, surrounded by lattes, mochas, and tasty treats. This event is specifically for those of you that prefer a small, intimate Four Minute Dating event. No pressure, no worries...enjoy the evening mingling amongst aromas of freshly baked goods and coffee grounds. Complimentary sampling of Stacy's scrumptious desserts! Meet the Frappuccino Prince or Princess of your dreams or simply make a dozen new friends...either way you come out caffeinated. Learn more...

Celebrate the holiday season with pianists Wen-Yin Chan and Sayaka Kanno in this family-friendly concert of beautiful and familiar favorites of the four-hand piano literature, ending with Tchaikovsky's enchanting Nutcracker Suite. Learn more...

Jean Dane's delightful "Bach for Kids" will open this program, followed by Antonio Vivaldi's "Winter" Concerto from The Four Seasons. Our soloist in the Vivaldi Concerto will be Samantha Kline, brilliant young junior division winner of the NOVEC-PWSO 2008 Young Artist Competition. A musical tribute to a great Baroque master follows: "Handel in the Strand," by Percy Grainger. After intermission, the final work will be Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, Op. 48. Learn more...