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Events on August 2nd For Arlington, VA 22201

Relive History with the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour

Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 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

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

Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 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

Twins Jazz Presents DC's Own Project Natale in Concert

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50*
Rated: No ratings yet
"Project Natale" is two brothers, Joseph (bassist) and Lou (drums), who have a combined 55 years of dedication to and a study of the art of jazz. Melting and blending influences from the Caribbean, Cuba and Brazil into American jazz have made the project what it has come to be: diversified original modern jazz.  Learn More

The Neverending Story: Classic Novel Adapted for the Stage

Imagination Stage - Lerner Theatre (Bethesda, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 3:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 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. 2 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

Tony-Winning Musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Olney Theatre Center - Historic Mainstage (Olney, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 1:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $25.00   Our Price: $12.50*
Rated: 3.0 stars
Take an adventurous trip down the Mississippi River with the infamous Huckleberry Finn in Big River, based on Mark Twain's classic tale. This toe-tapping musical is presented by Olney's National Players and features a deeply American story infused with energetic music inspired by country and bluegrass genres.  Learn More

Babe, The Sheep Pig, Based on the Children's Book, at Adventure Theatre

Adventure Theatre (Glen Echo, MD)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $12.00   Our Price: $6.00*
Rated: 3.4 stars
When Babe is won by Farmer Hogget at the village fair, an extraordinary friendship begins—one that will change the whole farm. Through a variety of farmyard friends and his new "mother," the old dog Fly, Babe quickly learns the herding instinct and delights all, politely winning over the most suspicious of sheep.  Learn More

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

Smithsonian Institute - The Castle (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 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. 2 2008 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 2.6 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

Molière's Witty Farce The Imaginary Invalid from Shakespeare Theatre Company

Lansburgh Theatre (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $60.50 - $74.75   Our Price: $30.25 - $37.25*
Rated: 3.8 stars
The eccentric, wealthy hypochondriac Argan (René Auberjonois) decides to marry his strong-willed daughter Angélique off to a doctor so he'll always have a physician around. But Angélique loves another man, and her attempts to persuade her father to let her marry him lead to outrageous tricks and disguises. Molière's keen wit and hilarious characters take center stage in this knockabout farce.  Learn More

Taste New Wines, Make New Friends on a Keg Bus Wine-Tasting Day Trip

Vienna/Fairfax Metro Station (Fairfax, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 10:00am
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
Rated: 3.0 stars
Are you a wine lover...or want to become one? Board the new Platinum Eagle Party Bus and make new friends as you travel to two or three award-winning wineries in Northern Virginia for a wine tasting. Between the winery visits, the group will stop at an authentic British pub for some lunch, drinks, games and relaxation.  Learn More

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

Davis Center for Performing Arts (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 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

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

Davis Center for Performing Arts (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 7:00pm (Episode 2)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 8:30pm (Episode 3)
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. 2 2008 @ 5:00pm (Preview)
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

CorbinDances: Former Paul Taylor Standout Patrick Corbin's New Dance Company at Dance Place

Dance Place (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $22.00   Our Price: $10.00*
Rated: 3.5 stars
On the heels of rave reviews for the world premiere of Reach at NYC's La MaMa Moves Dance Festival, CorbinDances' artistic director and former Paul Taylor favorite Patrick Corbin returns to his hometown with his own company. They'll present a full evening of repertory including Romantic Conversions (2008), For the Good Times (2008), Adele's Skirt (World Premiere), and Reach (2007).  Learn More

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

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ All Day
Full Price: $12.69 - $19.04   Our Price: $6.70 - $9.70*
Rated: 2.7 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 events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington attraction.  Learn More

Comedian/Actor Brian Posehn (Sarah Silverman Program) at Arlington Drafthouse

Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 2 2008 @ 9:45pm
Full Price: $22.00   Our Price: $11.00*
Rated: 3.2 stars
Brian Posehn headlines Cobb's Comedy Club. Posehn first experienced success as a writer and cast member on HBO's Mr. Show and one of the Comedians of Comedy. He now plays "Brian" on Comedy Central's Sarah Silverman Program.  Learn More

Stones in His Pockets: Keegan Theatre Presents Irish Comedy

Theatre on the Run (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Aug. 2 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

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