Weekend Happenings in the DMV 11/16-18

Happy Friday! With the weekend upon us here is a look at all of the great events going on in D.C., Virginia and Maryland this weekend! We hope you have a great weekend!

FotoWeekDC
Various locations around Washington, DC
Time: Various times, November 10-18
Price: Weeklong pass to FotoWeek Central, $5 in advance; $7 at the door
Thanks to iPhones, Instagram and other 21st-century trappings, we all fancy ourselves as photographers these days. But viewing the exhibitions at this annual showcase might be a humbling experience. Some of the best photographers from around the world compete to win sizable cash prizes, and their works are displayed at venues around the city. Some of those same photographers teach seminars throughout the week on the industry, photojournalism and other useful info for budding photo enthusiasts.

Holiday Shops Presented by the Junior League of Washington
Sphinx Club
1315 K St. NW
Time: 11am-6pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday
Price: $5
The Junior League’s annual shopping event moves downtown this year but expect the same mix of glam jewelry and accessories, gourmet snacks and preppy housewares. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction benefit local literacy charities.

Next: Spain
Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th Street NW
Time: 8pm Friday, 2pm and 8pm Saturday
Price: Starting at $23
Just because Hispanic Heritage Month is over doesn’t mean you have to end your love affair with Hispanic culture. Next: Spain, co-presented by Company E and the Shakespeare Theatre Company, honors the contemporary dance coming out of, you guessed it, Spain. The program features four segments, including the world premieres of Y – A Spanish Suite and Few. If you’re unsure about Spain’s contribution to the arts besides Pablo Picasso, here’s your chance to find out.

San Francisco Ballet
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW
Time: 7:30pm Friday, 1:30pm and 7:30pm Saturday, 1:30pm Sunday
Price: $25.00-$109.00
The company presents two shows: a ballet adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” by Helgi Tomasson and a mixed-repertory program consisting of “Trio,” set to Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence”; “RakU,” a story of love and separation set to an original score by Shinji Eshima; and “Number Nine,” featuring 24 dancers and set to a score by Michael Torke, at the Opera House.

Photographs of Social Life in Washington DC, 1900-1960
Carroll Square Gallery
975 F St. NW
Time: Various times, ongoing events that end November 30^th
Price: Free
The National Geographic Image Collection presents a selection of photographs that illustrate Washington’s past.

Of the People
Contemporary Wing Pop-Up Gallery
1250 Ninth St. NW
Time: 11am-6pm, through November 24^th
Price: Free
The gallery presents political-themed works by Shepard Fairey, El Teneen and Ralf Schmerberg.

The Frog Prince
National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Time: 9:30am and 11am Saturday
Price: Free
Black Cherry Puppet Theatre stages a musical puppet show. Best for age 4 and older.

Whiskeys of the World Dinner
The Occidental
1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Time: 7pm Saturday
Price: $79
A five course meal with pairings will highlight regional whiskeys from Scotland, Ireland and North America.

The Laurie Berkner Band
George Washington University – Lisner Auditorium
730 21st St. NW
Time: 11am Sunday
Price: $25-$100
The band — made famous by its appearances on Nick Jr. — comes to Washington with a new album of holiday songs.

Virginia Events

Cyrano De Bergerac
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA
Time: 8pm Saturday
Price: $24-$40
Aquila Theatre performs the 19th-century French play about a romantic, but ugly, man.

Bowen McCauley Dance
Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd. Alrington, VA
Time: 8pm Saturday
Price: $25-$75, $20 students and seniors
Choreographed by Wolfgang Seierl with live music and video footage of the company.

Alexandria Film Festival
Various locations and times Friday-Sunday
Price: Varies
The festival is an intimate four-day celebration of film in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, located a few miles from Washington, DC. The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers. Alexandria is home to film producers and enthusiasts, arts patrons, members of Congress and their staff, corporate executives, and other influential groups. The city attracts many visitors and residents of the Washington metropolitan area who value its arts and history community.

Maryland Events

The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair
Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center
8230 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD
Time: 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday
Price: $10
The largest book arts event on the East Coast, Pyramid Atlantic showcases handmade books, limited edition prints and artisan papers. Demonstrations by artists and lectures from scholars, collectors, and publishers complement the beautiful display of original works.

Finnish Christmas Bazaar
Rover Road Unitarian Church
6301 River Rd. Bethesda, MD
Time: 11am-3pm Saturday
Price:  Free
Pick up stylish Finnish glassware and more holiday goods at Finn Spark’s Christmas bazaar.

Bunnicula
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr. Germantown, MD
Time: 1pm, 3pm Saturday
Price: $14
As vegetables begin losing their color and other strange occurrences start happening, one family begins to consider that their new pet might be more than a simple bunny.

The Streets of Baltimore: Songs of Our City
The Patterson/Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD
Time: 7:30pm Saturday
Price:  $12-$17
Maryland singers and songwriters perform songs about Baltimore. Journalist/songwriter Geoffrey Himes hosts.

Guts & Glory: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain
Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
12 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, MD
Time: 8pm Saturday
Price: $40-$150
Food Network star, author and renowned chef Anthony Bourdain will stop in Baltimore for his Guts and Glory Tour. Bourdain will share his life experiences as a chef and world traveler in his usual blunt and hysterical manner.

The Baltimore Museum of Art Grand Re-Opening
The Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, MD
Time: 9pm-12am Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday
Price: Free
The Baltimore Museum of Art unveils the first of many renovations to its illustrious galleries when the Contemporary Wing re-opens this Sunday! The newly transformed space shows off hidden treasures that didn’t fit in the old space, as well as new pieces commissioned for the museum. Can’t wait until Sunday? Come out Saturday for BMA Late Night, this free for all shindig celebrates the renovation with local bands, dancing and a cash bar!

European Union Film Showcase
American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD
Time: Various times, November 9-20
Price: $12
Now in its 25th year, this popular festival highlights the best of current European films. This year, there are more than 40 films to choose from, including multiple award-winners. Highlights include Germany’s Oscar selection, “Barbara,” “Hyde Park on Hudson,” a comedy that stars Bill Murray as FDR, and the Cannes Grand Prix winner “Reality.”

Juried Faculty Exhibition
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD
Time: Various times, ongoing events that end November 18^th
Price: FREE
A jury selects just a few of MICA’s faculty to showcase their work in this exhibition. The exhibit highlights the faculty’s diversity in content, medium and style.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Baltimore Ravens @ Steelers, Sunday at 8:20pm, NBC
Washington Redskins vs. Eagles, Sunday at 1:00pm, FedEx Field
Navy Football @ vs. Texas State, Saturday at 3:30pm, Annapolis, MD
Wizards vs. Utah, Saturday at 7:00pm, Verizon Center
DC United vs. Houston Dynamo, Sunday at 4:00pm, RFP Stadium

This Weekend’s Lineup

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Kaki King, 8pm Friday at The Howard Theatre
Timeflies, 8pm Friday at The Fillmore Silver Spring
The Bright Side Tour – AER plus Yonas and David Dallas, 9pm Friday at State Theatre Virginia
Aretha Franklin, 6pm Saturday at DAR Constitution Hall
Lamb of God, 7pm Saturday at The Fillmore Silver Spring
Dan Deacon, 8pm Saturday at 9:30 Club
The MMG Tour: Maybach Music Group – Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale and Machine Gun Kelly, 7:30pm Sunday at Patriot Center
Magnetic Fields, 8pm Sunday at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

Weekend Happenings in the DMV

Sports

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Nationals vs. Cardinals at Nationals Stadium

2012 NLDS Home Game 3

Time: 8:30pm Friday

For the first time since 1933, Washington’s baseball team has clinched a spot in the playoffs.

Redskins vs. Vikings at FedEx FieldTime: 4:25pm Sunday

Orioles vs. Yankees at Yankee Stadium

2012 ALDS Game 5

Time: 5:07pm Friday

Ravens vs. Cowboys at M&T Bank Stadium

Time: 1:00pm Sunday

Concerts at a glance

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Friday

• Zac Brown Band: Jiffy Lube Live, 6:30pm
• Jens Lehman w/ Taken By Trees: 9:30 Club, 8:00pm
• Lecrae: The Fillmore,8:00pm
• The Manzarek Rogers Band: The Howard Theatre, 8:00pm
• The White Panda: The Howard Theatre, 11pm

Saturday

• Ryan Bingham with The Americans and Liam Gerner: 9:30 Club, 8:00pm
• Temper Trap:  The Fillmore, 8:00pm
• Anjelah Johnson:Warner Theatre, 7:00pm
• Los Lonely Boys: The Howard Theatre, 8:00pm

Sunday

• Peter Gabriel: Patriot Center, 8:00pm

Washington, DC Events

 Jason Weems at The Improv 

1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
Time: 8pm and 10:30pm, Friday and Saturday

Price: $20

From “Last Comic Standing” and the Montreal “Just for Laughs Festival”, Jason Weems wanted to be the same thing as every other little boy: Hulk Hogan, Sunny Crockett and MacGyver. Around the age of 12, he realized these were all middle-aged white men who lived on the edge and it probably wouldn’t work out for him. Ever since that moment, he has been trying to make people laugh to mask the pain

Snallygaster at The Yards Park

300 Water Street

Time: 1pm-5pm Saturday

Price: $5-$50, depending on pass level

No fewer than 100 unique beers along with a cascade of great food against a scenic waterfront backdrop featuring a few of the area’s top toques, live music, entertainment and family fun and games will be present during this benefit for arcadiafood.org.

                                        

DC Labor FilmFest at Various locations 

Around Washington, DC

Time: Various times, Oct 11-18

Price: $7-$11.50

It’s not hard work to watch movies. But these movies are mostly about hard work. New movies and classics alike, such as “Office Space,” “Billy Elliott,” “Adventureland” and “The Pajama Game” will grace the screens at the AFI Silver Theatre and the AFL-CIO.

                      

Ghost Story Tour of Washingtonat McPherson Square Metro Station 

1400 I St. NW

Time: 8pm, Friday and Saturday

Price: $12, $6 age 15 and younger

A costumed ghost tour of downtown Washington, at the White House exit.

 

POTUS Among Usat Source 

1835 14th St. NW
Time: 8pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday

Price: $20; $15 online

Five candidates vie for the presidency during Washington Improv Theater’s unscripted production.

BYT Presents: French Underground  at La Maison Francaise – Embassy of France 

4101 Reservoir Rd. NW

Time: 8pm-1am Friday and Saturday

Price: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $35 both nights

The French Embassy hosts two nights of live music, DJs, art, French short films, food, beer and champagne. Friday features Wax Tailor and White Life; Saturday features Tomorrow’s World (with members of Air and New Young Pony Club) and Housse de Racket.

 

Eric Hampton…With Us, Again at Dance Place 

3225 8th St. NE
Time: 8pm Saturday, 7pm Sunday

A selection of pieces by the late Washington choreographer, dancer and teacher Eric Hampton performed in his honor by Bowen McCauley Dance, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company, DanceSmith, Karen Reedy Dance and Maryland Youth Ballet

Hula with Mokihana at National Theatre 

1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Time: 9:30am, 11am Saturday

Price: Free

Kids get into the swing of things with Mokihana in an exotic adventure to the Hawaiian Islands. After watching Mokihana perform a traditional Hawaiian chant and hula, everyone is invited to participate in cultural dances involving the stories, rhythms and protocols of this ancient Pacific culture.Best for age 4 and older.

Jewish Literary Film Festival Opening Night at Washington Hebrew Congregation 

3935 Macomb St. NW

Time: 7:30pm Sunday

Price: $20-$50

Michael Chabon, author of such acclaimed works as “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,” “Wonder Boys” and “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” kicks off the opening reception by signing books and reading from his new work, “Telegraph Avenue: A Novel.”

Virginia Events

 

Life in 19th century Viennaat Freeman House 

131 Church St NE Vienna, VA

Time: 12:00pm Friday

Price: Free

Families are invited to step back in time to discover Vienna history right before the Civil War. Children can learn about life in the 19th century, speak to costumed living history interpreters, make crafts, play games and participate in a scavenger hunt.

 

Northern Virginia Fashion Weekat Artisphere 

1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA

Time: 7pm, Friday and Saturday

Price: Prices Vary

A series of fashion shows and events showcasing designers such as Thierry Couture, Periwinkle

and Maven.

 

Doener Bistro Oktoberfestat Doner Bistro 

202 Harrison St. SE Leesburg, VA

Time: 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday, 11pm-5pm Sunday

Price: Free

Leesburg’s Doener Bistro is breaking out its “Fest Tent” for its annual four-day celebration with music, bratwurst and plenty of Oktoberfest beer on tap. While we like the traditional music of the Alte Kameraden Band, which is performing on Sunday from 1 to 5, we have to admit we’re most interested in Friday’s “Party Night” because the owners promise “The best of today’s Oktoberfest hits.” Translation: “Crazy German party music,” says a Doner Bistro employee.

 

Sweet ‘n Saltyat Del Ray Artisans 

2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA

Time: Fridays, 12pm-9pm; Saturdays, 10am-9pm; and Sundays, 12pm-6pm

Price: Free

Del Ray artists interpret the meaning of sweet and salty.

Corpse Brideat Glyndon Park 

300 Glyndon St. NE Vienna, VA

Time: 8pm Friday

Price: Free

Tim Burton’s PG-rated family Halloween movie will be screened in the park.

 

Indecision Tour 2012 The Daily Show Liveat Center for the Arts – George Mason University 

Route 123 and Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA

Time: 8pm Saturday

Price: $20-$25, $10-$15 students

Join the writers, producers and correspondents of “The Daily Show” as they bring their Emmy-award winning political humor to George Mason University.  Performances from Daily Show favorites like John Hodgman, Al Madrigal, and Adam Lowitt will make this a lineup you won’t want to miss

 

Maryland Events

 

Dracula at Bowie Playhouse 

Route 3, White Marsh Recreation Park Bowie, MD

Time: 8pm Friday

Price: $17, students and seniors $12

A stage play based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel about the daughter of the head of an English sanitarium who is struck by a mysterious illness and doctors believe she is the victim of a blood sucking vampire.

 

Sugarloaf Crafts Festivalat Montgomery County Fairgrounds 

16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD

Time: 10am-6pm Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday

Price: $10 at the door, $8 online in advance, free age 11 and younger

Seasonal crafts, fashion, fine art, jewelry, pottery, wood and metal art.

 

Pumpkin TrolleyFestat National Capital Trolley Museum 

1313 Bonifant Rd. Colesville, MD

Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday

Price: $7, $5 for ages 2-17 and seniors

Kids can hop aboard a trolley and hop off at Pinson’s Pumpkin Market. Each kid will receive a token with paid admission that they can redeem for a pumpkin at the market, at the Northwest Branch Park.

Maryland Renaissance Festival at Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds 

1821 Crownsville Rd. Annapolis, MD

Time: 10am-7pm until October 21st

Price: $17 adults; $15 seniors; $8 children ages 7 through 15

Huzzah! Gather ye skirts m’ladies, shine your armor m’lords. It’s time to go back in time and partake in renaissance revelry. Quaff an ale, let the children play in the pirate ship and enjoy the entertainment fit for kings and commoners alike. Maid Marian and Robin Hood will be in attendance this weekend, when children under 11 are admitted free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Baltimore Running Festival

Baltimore, MD

Time: Marathon and Relay: 8am, 5k: 8:15am, Half Marathon: 9:45, Kids Fun Run: 9:20am

Spaces still remain in many of the races so it’s not too late to join in the fun! Visit the race website for details, course maps and more! Be sure to cheer on your local runners as they come through your neighborhood!

Price: Spectators – FREE!

Free Fall Baltimoreat Various locations 

Around Baltimore, MD

Time: Various times Oct 1-Oct 31

Price: Free

A month-long arts festival, with free museum admissions, concerts, dance, theater and street performances, workshops, classes and more

Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival at American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 

8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD

Time: Various times, Oct 10-18

Price: $11.50; $100 festival pass

This one is not for the kids. But if you want some campy horror films, it’s perfect. With 53 films with titles like “Nazi Zombie Death Tales,” “Ninja vs. Monsters” and “President Wolfman,” you can guess there are no Oscar winners here.

 

Patuxent Wildlife Festivalat National Wildlife Visitor Center 

10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD

Time: 10am-3pm Saturday

Price: Free, donations welcome.  Small fee for tram rides

The whooping cranes and sea ducks that call this refuge home are the stars of this annual event that will also feature crafts, demonstrations and music by Ryan Buckle and Friends.

 

DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands at American Legion Post 268 

11225 Fern St. Wheaton, MD

Time: 7pm Saturday

Price: $13 in advance, $15 at the door

Every year, the D.C. Blues Society selects an up-and-coming blues band to send to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. How to choose the group carrying the torch for the D.C. blues scene? An old-fashioned battle of the bands. Because of the prestigious nature of the competition, you won’t hear the six acts cranking out multiple versions of “Mustang Sally” or “Got My Mojo Working.” Expect a mix of rollicking originals and slow-burning guitar workouts, with more than a few laments about someone’s baby done them wrong.

Riverfest!at Historic St. Mary’s City 

18751 Hogaboom Lane St. Mary’s City, MD

Time: 11am-5pm Saturday

Price: Free

A celebration of local waterways with kayaking, oyster tonging, musical entertainment, educational exhibits, and other activities.

P.Nokio: a Hip-Hop Musical at Imagination Stage 

4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD

Time: 1:30pm, 4pm Saturday and Sunday

After a well-received run earlier this year, Imagination Stage is bringing back its updated version of “Pinocchio” in which a computer game designer creates a son. Best for ages 5 to 12.

Complete Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival

And the Centennial Celebration!

From  March 20^th – April 27^th, 2012

In 1912, Tokyo Japan presented our nations capital with 3,000 Cherry Blossom Trees.  Nearly a century later, the trees have proven their strength and are still standing throughout the Washington, DC area.  Join your fellow Washingtonians and tourists from around the world at the 2012 Centennial Celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival!

Schedule of Events

Opening Ceremony

Sunday, March 25th

5:00 pm-6:30 pm (doors open at 3:30 pm)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

The Opening Ceremony commences the 2012 Festival with a star-studded show featuring local and national entertainment to welcome springtime to Washington, DC during the 100th Anniversary of the Gift of Trees.

Featured Performers:

Sara Bareilles – MISIA – Hideki Togi with Iwao Furusawa – Children’s Chorus of Washington – Denyce Graves-Montgomery – The Washington Ballet – TAIKOPROJECT – Samurai Sword Soul – CIRQUETACULAR

 National Family Days

Saturday, March 24^th from 10 am-4:30 pm

Sunday, March 25^th from 11 am–3:30 pm

National Building Museum

Join the National Building Museum and the National Cherry Blossom Festival for two days of free family fun! The annual family festival features hands-on activities and dynamic performances. 

Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Saturday, March 31^st

10:30 am-4:30 pm

Washington Monument Grounds - Constitution Avenue & 17th Street, NW

Festival showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of kite fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations. 

Blossom Kite Festival Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on wind and weather, schedule is subject to change

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM   Opening remarks, First launch of the Centennial Blossom Kite Arch
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM   Kite Ballets & Demonstrations
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM   Adult Kite Maker Competition (Hand-made kites only)
12:30 – 1:00 PM   Kite Ballets & Demonstrations
1:00 – 1:30 PM    Youth Kite Maker Competition (Hand-made kites only)
1:30 – 2:30 PM    Hot Tricks Showdown
2:30 – 3:00 PM    Mini Rokkaku Battle
3:00 – 4:00 PM    Rokkaku Battle
4:00 – 4:30 PM    Centennial Blossom Kite Arch & Themed Kites

Performance Stage at Sylvan Theatre

April 1^st thru 15^th: 12 pm-5 pm (Sun-Thurs), 12 pm-6 pm (Fri-Sat)

Washington Monument Grounds - Independence Avenue & Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW

In the shadow of the Washington Monument, this is the Festival’s primary stage. Sponsored by Canon, enjoy recognized and diverse talent from around the region, country, and world, including varied genres of music and dance, martial arts exhibitions, marching bands, and more.

Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival

Saturday, April 7^th

2 pm-9 pm, Fireworks at 8:30 pm

600-900 Water Street, SW

The Southwest Waterfront community, home of the cherry blossoms, honors the 100-year anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC with eight celebratory hours of free music, water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment and delicious foods, all designed to entertain and educate, plus cherry-inspired food and beverages.

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

Saturday, April 14^th

11 am-6 pm

12^th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations.

National Cherry Blossom Day Parade

Saturday, April 14^th

10 am–12:30 pm

Constitution Ave. from 7^th to 17^th Streets, NW

Lavish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and performers burst down the historic avenue in an energy-filled spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

~All descriptions above have been provided by the National Cherry Blossom Festival Organization.  For a complete list of events, descriptions, ticket and entry information please go to www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org~