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

Olney Theatre Center - New Main Stage (Olney, MD)
Sunday, Sep. 7 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $43.00 Our Price: $21.50*
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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.

Macabre Romp Maria/Stuart at Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Woolly Mammoth Theatre (Washington, DC)
Sunday, Sep. 7 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 7 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $38.00 - $45.00 Our Price: $19.00 - $22.50*
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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.

Take Classes in Self-Improvement, Career, the Arts & More with First Class Inc.

First Class Inc. Learning Center (Washington, DC)
Monday, Sep. 8 @ 6:00pm (How to Be 100% Irresistible)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ 6:00pm (How to Give a Great Seminar)
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $39.00 - $68.00 Our Price: $19.50 - $34.00*
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Have you always wanted to discover what you were meant to do? Want to learn how to write an effective grant proposal, be 100 percent irresistible or master the art of palm reading? First Class, Inc. offers a variety of short-term, no-frills seminars packed with practical information. See full event description for schedule.

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

Odyssey Cruises (Washington, DC)
Monday, Sep. 8 @ 7:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Monday, Sep. 15 @ 7:00pm (Full Moon Dinner Cruise)
Full Price: $116.91 Our Price: $70.15*
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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.

Dinner Cruise Past the National Monuments: Candlelight Dinner & Dancing

Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand (Alexandria, VA)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ 7:00pm
Wednesday, Sep. 10 @ 7:00pm
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $86.00 Our Price: $51.60*
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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 while enjoying a five-course meal by candlelight, followed by dancing on the ship's elegant marble dance floor.

Improv 101 - Learn with DC's Premier Instructor

Felix Lounge (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Join Professionals in the City for a private and much sought-after 3-hour class covering the basics of improv. The instructor, Shawn Westfall, is currently the exclusive instructor of improvisational comedy at the DC Improv, where he's taught a number of wildly popular improv classes. This class will help improve your confidence when it comes to public speaking and presence......while you're having fun, laughing and meeting new people!

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

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ All Day
Wednesday, Sep. 10 @ All Day
and 81 more dates.
Full Price: $12.69 - $19.04 Our Price: $6.70 - $9.70*
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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.

Sandra Bernhard's Without You I'm Nothing: Updated Version of Comedian's Hit Show

Theater J at Goldman Theater (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ 8:00pm
Wednesday, Sep. 10 @ 8:00pm
and 15 more dates.
Full Price: $50.00 - $60.00 Our Price: $25.00 - $30.00*
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Sandra Bernhard presents Without You I'm Nothing, a brand-new version of the show that launched her career 20 years ago. An electrifying fusion of satire, cabaret and sizzling rock 'n' roll, Sandra's comic diatribe on the state of modern culture is backed by her band, The Rebellious Jezebels.

The Elephants of Samburu: Presentation by Conservationist Iain Douglas-Hamilton

National Geographic's Grosvenor Auditorium (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 9 @ 6:30pm
Full Price: $25.00 Our Price: $12.50*
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Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder of Save the Elephants, is one of the foremost experts on the African elephant. An article in September 2008's issue of National Geographic profiles his work with the elephants of Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. Join Douglas-Hamilton and the article's co-authors, Michael "Nick" Nichols and David Quammen, for a presentation and discussion on these majestic beasts and their struggle for survival.

Capital Sites Bike Tour: See the White House, Washington Monument and More

The Old Post Office Pavilion (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Sep. 10 @ 10:00am
Wednesday, Sep. 17 @ 10:00am
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $40.00 Our Price: $20.00*
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This tour takes you from one end of the National Mall to the other, featuring the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Union Station, the Capitol, and much more. It's an easy 7-8 mile ride that lasts about three hours, with the price of bike rental, helmet, bottled water and a snack included.

Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Brunch and Dinner Cruises Along the Potomac

Odyssey Cruises (National Harbor, MD)
Wednesday, Sep. 10 @ 7:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Full Price: $116.91 Our Price: $70.15*
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Odyssey Cruises presents their latest luxury cruises, now departing from the gorgeous new National Harbor. Cruise down the Potomac River, with unparalleled views of the nation's greatest landmarks, while you enjoy a delicious brunch or four-course dinner prepared fresh onboard. Afterwards, dance to a wide array of music provided by a live band.

Class In Basic Massage: Say Goodbye to Stress!

Felix Lounge (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sep. 11 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Professionals In The City offers an exclusive chance at a small, private class in Basic Massage! Relaxing, therapeutic, and healthful, massage has enjoyed a renaissance among working professionals in need of a little—or a lot!—of stress reduction. Attend this great seminar and you'll be on your way to enjoying the benefits of massage.

Networking Workshop: Make Your Contacts Count

Johns Hopkins University - Washington Center (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sep. 11 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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This eye-opening, precedent-setting workshop will provide you with the tools you need in order to create, cultivate and capitalize on valuable contacts and develop successful networking relationships. You may be letting dozens of networking opportunities pass you by: you meet people every day. Some become friends, some are co-workers, and some are potential clients. All these people have something in common: you!

Mysticism from the East: Learn Ancient Wisdom in a Modern Context

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sep. 11 @ 7:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 7:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $100.00 Our Price: $50.00*
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Intellectually rigorous and challenging, the Mystery School takes you to a deeper level as you transform the life you're already living into a journey of awakening. Each class in this series focuses on a different aspect of Hindu, Buddhist and Taoist mysticism. You'll study original texts, learn ancient wisdom and apply it in a modern context.

Achieving Your Dreams: Get Your 5-Year Plan Today!

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 9:00am
Full Price: $300.00 Our Price: $150.00*
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In a soulful retreat, Pythagoras' Daughter - A Mystery School Consultants take you through a unique process during which you will plan out your next five years. Enjoy a catered breakfast and luncheon while exploring your own dreams, hopes, and wishes—and creating practical steps to achieve them. This one-day journey promises discovery, visioning and the design of your unique map for the future.

Jazz Band CC Booker III, Featuring Saxophonist Will Scruggs

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 11:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $16.00 Our Price: $8.00*
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Up-and-coming band CC Booker III, featuring saxophonist Will Scruggs and Nate Shaw on Hammond organ, have a funky soul-jazz sound influenced by Ray Charles and Booker T and the MGs. Scruggs has toured with Natalie Cole. Catch them at Twins Jazz!

Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour - A Haunted Trek through DC

The Old Stone House (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 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.

Rounding Third: Baseball Comedy at the Black Box Theatre

Black Box Theatre (Indian Head, MD)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 8:00pm
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $18.00 Our Price: $9.00*
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Accokeek Creek Theatre Co. presents Rounding Third, Richard Dresser's comedy about youth baseball. Two coaches, one a hard-bitten veteran of the game and the other a newcomer to the town, battle for control of the team through the course of a season.

Existential Comedy This Perfect World from Charter Theatre

Theatre on the Run (Arlington, VA)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sunday, Sep. 14 @ 3:00pm (Preview)
and 15 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 - $28.00 Our Price: $7.50 - $14.00*
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Alan is having some problems. Is that the lake in the living room? Who is that man filming company headquarters? And why is his sister such a... you know? Join Alan in his watery world as he tries to figure it all out.

Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star: Two One-Act Plays

Atlas Performing Arts Center (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 12 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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Zoon Vader Productions presents two one-act plays by James McLure. Laundry and Bourbon and Lone Star are two comedy-dramas set in Texas, dealing with the aftermath of the Vietnam War, marital infidelity, and forgiveness.

Walking Tour of Capitol Hill with Washington Walks

Eastern Market Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 1:30pm
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 1:30pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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A neighborhood that has been alive and kicking since the 18th century, Capitol Hill still has the houses to prove it. See the historic Marine Corps barracks and Commandant's home, an alley that once housed more than 100 people, a charming Gothic Revival church, and Eastern Market, a centuries-old shopping center, where you can grab a cannoli, crab cake sandwich, or just breath in the sights and smells of fresh meat, cheese, pasta, and produce.

Relive History with the Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour

Andrew Jackson Memorial (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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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.

Washington Walks' Tour of Lavish Embassy Row

Dupont Circle Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 10:00am
Monday, Sep. 15 @ 10:00am
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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These luxe, lavishly decorated homes built in the 1880s and 90s were witness to high drama, fortunes and misfortune, and the heydey of the Gilded Age—even the Hope Diamond. Spendthrift offspring, the Great Depression and other misfortune eventually drained the residents of their wealth, and 50 years later, embassies and other institutions were buying up their mansions for 10 cents on the dollar. Here, high life and high architecture has made for some great stories.

Precipice Improv Theater: A Full-Length Improvised Play

Writer's Center (Bethesda, MD)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
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Precipice Improv Theater creates original, never-seen-before and never-to-be-seen again, totally improvised plays from audience suggestions. They take your suggestions for contrasting locations and weave them into an entire comic play in real time before your eyes.

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

Washington National Cathedral (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 14 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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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!

City Lights Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

Washington Harbor (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 13 @ 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).

Spirit Cruises' Buffet Cruises: Dining, Dancing, Live Entertainment, and More

Spirit Cruises (Washington, DC)
Sunday, Sep. 14 @ 6:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Full Price: $88.27 Our Price: $52.96*
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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 Broadway-quality entertainers and catch breathtaking views of the greatest skyline in the world.

Secrets of Getting Your Non-fiction Book Published

Preferred Offices - 16th Street Center (Washington, DC)
Monday, Sep. 15 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Learn from a successfully published author what publishers are looking for and how to get your work to stand out in today's market. Hear little-known secrets to getting publishers to take notice of your non-fiction book and your non-fiction idea, and what it takes to get published in today's market.

The Possible Human: A Course in Enhancing Your Physical, Mental & Creative Abilities

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 16 @ 7:00pm (Preview Class)
Tuesday, Sep. 23 @ 7:00pm (and 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14)
Tuesday, Nov. 18 @ 7:00pm (and 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9)
Full Price: $50.00 - $300.00 Our Price: $25.00 - $150.00*
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This course on "The Possible Human," designed around Jean Houston's book by the same name, will teach participants to open themselves to the possibilities that abound in the world and in themselves. This course is divided into two parts of four weeks each (each half is ticketed separately).

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: New Play based On Best-Selling Book

Round House Theatre - Bethesda (Bethesda, MD)
Thursday, Sep. 18 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Sep. 19 @ 8:00pm
and 14 more dates.
Full Price: $50.00 - $60.00 Our Price: $25.00 - $30.00*
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Round House Theatre presents the world premiere of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Based on Julia Alvarez' critically acclaimed, best-selling novel, Karen Zacarias' play follows four sisters who emigrate from the Dominican Republic to New York in 1960, and must adjust to a new life and a new culture.

La Edad de la Ciruela (The Aging of the Plum) from GALA Hispanic Theatre

GALA Hispanic at Tivoli Theatre (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sep. 18 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Sep. 19 @ 8:00pm
and 13 more dates.
Full Price: $32.00 - $36.00 Our Price: $16.00 - $18.00*
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A fantastic journey through the memories of two sisters who, with humor and tenderness, reveal three generations of women as they liberate themselves from a world bound by tradition. Playing poetically with elements of time and aging, playwright Aristides Vargas evokes Latin American magical realism at its best. Performed in Spanish with English surtitles.

Jazz Trumpeter Michael Thomas at Twins Jazz

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 19 @ 11:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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Jazz trumpeter Michael Thomas, a pillar of the Washington, D.C. jazz scene, performs at Twins Jazz. Thomas' ensemble is a powerful and energetic group that is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of jazz. They have the unique capability to capture an audience and take them on an excursion to where "Hard-bop and Blues" swing joyfully, prayerfully and soulfully.

San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals: Baseball and Socializing

Starbucks Coffee Co. (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 19 @ 6:00pm (game at 7:35pm)
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Make new friends while enjoying an evening of baseball when the Washington Nationals take on the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park, their exciting new stadium, in this event presented by Professionals in the City. Pick up the tickets and meet fellow attendees at a Starbucks near the park, then head over to the stadium for nine innings of baseball.

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

Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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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.

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

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 11:00am
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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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.

Bus Tour of Washington, DC's Television and Movie Sites

Union Station - Washington, D.C. (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ 10:00am
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 10:00am
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $34.00 Our Price: $16.00*
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From classic films of the seventies such as The Godfather II to the recent Mission Impossible III, this tour of Washington, DC 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.

High Trek Adventure Washington, D.C.: The Ultimate Urban Adventure Game

Ulah Bistro (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 20 @ Noon
Full Price: $80.00 Our Price: $48.00*
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High Trek Adventure is a one-of-a-kind urban race that's part scavenger hunt, part Trivial Pursuit. Teams will go on an amazing race that will lead them to unmarked checkpoints (known as TREKpoints) throughout Washington, D.C. as the puzzle unfolds. Prizes go to the top teams.

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

Smithsonian Institute - The Castle (Washington, DC)
Sunday, Sep. 21 @ 3:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 28 @ 3:00pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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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.

Travel Lovers Mini Four-Minute Dating at Chi Cha Lounge

Chi-Cha Lounge (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, Sep. 23 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Are you a travel junkie? Imagine meeting other single professionals who like to travel as much as you do! During the evening, you'll meet travel lovers of the opposite sex on four-minute "mini dates" in a relaxed setting. Enjoy the company of new like-minded friends...and perhaps meet that special someone!

Mystery School: Mysticism of Native Americans & Australian Aborigines

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sep. 25 @ 7:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 @ 7:00pm
Thursday, Dec. 18 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $100.00 Our Price: $50.00*
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Mysticism is not just for the religious or the devoutly spiritual. This workshop is a 21st-century version of the ancient tradition of mysticism. Dedicated to the examination of the world's mysticism and the plethora of great masters and spiritual paths, students will study original texts and traditional mystical exercises, and deepen their awareness about "frontier science" processes.

World's Finest Circus Artists in Big Apple Circus Show Play On!

Dulles Town Center (Sterling, VA)
Thursday, Sep. 25 @ 7:00pm (Opening Night)
Tuesday, Sep. 30 @ 7:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $42.00 Our Price: $22.00*
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Play On!, the all-new show from Big Apple Circus, features renowned circus artists from around the world, backed by a band playing a jazzy mix of classical, rock and soul. The circus is performed under the Big Apple Big Top, in the theatrical focus of one ring, with no seat more than 50 feet away!

Twins Jazz Presents Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg in Concert

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Friday, Sep. 26 @ 11:00pm
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $16.00 Our Price: $8.00*
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With a busy touring schedule and rave reviews from the press and peers, Jonathan Kreisberg is steadily becoming one of the most exciting new sounds on the international jazz scene. He has already played with Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker, Red Rodney and many other notables from the world of contemporary jazz.

Steve Martin's Play The Underpants at Olney Theatre Center

Olney Theatre Center - New Main Stage (Olney, MD)
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 28 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $43.00 Our Price: $21.50*
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Olney Theatre Center presents The Underpants, a comedy written by legendary comedian Steve Martin. Based on German playwright Carl Strenheim's Die hose, The Underpants tells the story of a young couple who become the center of attention in town when the wife's bloomers fall down during a parade for the king.

Muslim and Christian Friendship Under Attack in Host and Guest

Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (Arlington, VA)
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 28 @ 3:00pm
and 20 more dates.
Full Price: $35.00 - $40.00 Our Price: $17.50 - $20.00*
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Host and Guest centers around two men, one Muslim and one Christian, who befriend each other despite their cultures' long-standing hatred. The people from both of their Georgian villages punish them violently for their friendship, and the entire community is shattered by war. The conflict between individual morality and ancient community prejudices causes the central tragedy of this moving piece.

Elected! — Political and Cultural Dance Pieces by Jane Franklin Dance

Woolly Mammoth Theatre - Melton Rehearsal Hall (Washington, DC)
Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, Sep. 28 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Jane Franklin Dance presents Elected!, a concert of recent and new works that give a nod to political vernacular and specialized expressions. "Howard Dean Scream" focuses on an ecstatic moment in cultural lingo, "Spam It" is a representation of the absurdities of computer spam and "Breaking Ground" looks at skateboarding in a whole new way.

Prince William Symphony Orchestra: Promenade Concert, Featuring Elgar, Grieg, Smetana, Sibelius

Metz Auditorium (Manassas, VA)
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Prince William Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring four inspiring masterpieces by composers who contributed enduring musical tributes to the homelands they loved. The program includes Elgar's Concerto for Cello, with South African cellist Heleen du Plessis; Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite; Smetana's The Moldau; and Sibelius' Finlandia.

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Performs O' Inner Voice with Bowen McCauley Dance

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 3:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 - $70.00 Our Price: $20.00 - $35.00*
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The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with the multidisciplinary O' Inner Voice. Critically-acclaimed Bowen McCauley Dance joins the ASO for Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis and Brahms' Piano Concerto #1 (Mvt. 1), featuring local favorite Jeffrey Watson on piano. Also included on the program will be selections from Massenet, Vaughan Williams and Brahms.

Walking Tour of Washington, D.C.: I've Got a Secret

Smithsonian Metro Station (Washington, DC)
Monday, Oct. 6 @ 6:00pm
Monday, Oct. 20 @ 6:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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This walk is perfect for every smarty-pants suffering the delusion of omniscience about Washington, D.C., as well as those looking for Little Known Facts with which to impress friends and loved ones. Without giving anything away, the tour offers the following tidbits: a tree house on the Mall, a ghost in a castle, a brothel, 19th-century redwood trees, a canal, and the severed leg of a Civil War general.

David Bond Jazz Festival at Twins Jazz

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Friday, Oct. 10 @ 11:00pm (David Bond Quintet w/Andrew White)
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 11:00pm (David Bond Quartet)
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Twins Jazz hosts the David Bond Jazz Festival. Featuring Friday night with The David Bond Group: David Bond and Andrew White (saxophones), Bob Butta (piano), Steve Novosel (bass), and Luther Gray (drums). And Saturday night with David Bond, Marshall Allen, and Andrew White (saxophones), Bob Butta (piano), Luther Gray (drums), and members of the Sun Ra Arkestra-Luqman Ali-Howard Cooper.

The Mystery of Beauty: A Three-Part Series of Mini-Retreats

Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Friday, Oct. 10 @ 3:00pm (plus 10/17 and 10/24)
Full Price: $300.00 Our Price: $150.00*
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Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul with this three-part series of mini-retreats, inspired in part by John O'Donohue's book Beauty: The Invisible Embrace. The series includes a personal inquiry into beauty and bliss, an individual photo shoot, Frontier Science Processes dealing with The Dream Body, Image and Aura, a wardrobe consultation, a goody bag and more.

New Jersey Nets vs. Washington Wizards: NBA 2008-09 Season Opener

Verizon Center (Washington, DC)
Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $48.00 Our Price: $24.00*
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The Washington Wizards kick off the new NBA season with a game against the New Jersey Nets. The Wizards overcame injuries to star guard Gilbert Arenas to make last year's playoffs. "Agent Zero" is back at full strength this year, and he, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, and the rest of the Wizards are primed to build on last year's success.

The Kenny Rittenhouse Quartet in Concert at Twins Jazz

Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Friday, Oct. 31 @ 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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The Kenny Rittenhouse Jazz Quartet comes to Twins Jazz, where they will be performing selections from their new CD, The Francis Suite. Trumpeter Rittenhouse has brought together some of DC's finest jazz musicians to form a hard swinging modern jazz group. These players have been performing with each other for many years and their level of talent and musicality is very high.

International Gem and Jewelry Show at Timonium Fair Grounds

Timonium Fair Grounds (Timonium, MD)
Friday, Oct. 31 @ Noon to 6:00PM
Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Full Price: $7.00 Our Price: FREE*
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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.

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Performs O' Thankful Voice

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
Saturday, Nov. 15 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 - $70.00 Our Price: $20.00 - $35.00*
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The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Thanksgiving season with their concert O' Thankful Voice. Yulia Gorenman is featured on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 Elvira Madigan. Principal ASO French horn player Amy Horn also joins her colleagues as soloist in Alec Wilder's Suite for Horn and Strings. Dvorák's ever popular Serenade for Strings rounds out the program.

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