Weekend Happenings in the DMV: 3/8-3/10

The forecast for this weekend is promising sunny 60 degree weather! Here are some great events going on in the DMV for you enjoy your weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Nordic Cool Festival
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Events Friday and Saturday 10 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7:30 pm
Price: Prices vary depending on event

A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Áland Islands.

Intersections Arts Festival
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC
202.399.7993
Time: Events Friday 10:30am to 10:30pm, Saturday 10:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm
Price: Free- $28

INTERSECTIONS is a unique arts festival presented by the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington DC, featuring more than 600 artists in over 100 performances over three weekends. The program includes visual art, film screenings, literary readings and dance, musical and dramatic productions plus 20 free café concerts and 25 special events.

Independent Film Festival
Navy Memorial Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
Time: Friday 10 am- 9:30 pm; Saturday 10:30 am- 9:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am- 9:30 pm
Price: $12-$25

An award winning event that showcases a variety of feature, short, animation and documentary films by local, national, and international filmmakers. After each session there is a question and answer discussion where you can interact directly with top executives!

Washington National Opera: Manon Lescaut
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202.467.4600
Time: Friday 7:30 pm
Price: $25-$310

Romantic and beguiling, Manon Lescaut introduces the first tragic heroine in a long list of Puccini favorites.

Adventures in Travel Expo
Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW,
Washington, DC
Time: Friday 10 am- 5 pm; Saturday 11 am- 4 pm
Price: $10-$75

If you are interested in activity based leisure travel, this convention was made for you! Learn about a wide variety of travel packages and tours, attend educational seminars, meet travel writers, and participate in hands on activities!

Virginia Events

National Capital Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
Time: Friday at noon- 8 pm; Saturday 10 am- 7 pm; Sunday at 11 am- 5 pm
Price: $10 for Adults; Kids 16 and under free

Boats, boats and more boats! Dealers from Virginia and Maryland will fill the building with everything from fishing boats to motor yachts. Also enjoy electronics, water sports and safety equipment while on display.

Highland Maple Festival
Throughout Highland County
Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465
Time: Saturday 8:30 am- 5 pm; Sunday 8:30 am- 4 pm
Price: Prices depend upon event

Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making.

Spring Festival
Ticonderoga Farms
26469 Ticonderoga Rd
Chantilly, VA
Time: 10 am- 5 pm
Price: $11.95

You don’t have to wait any longer to celebrate spring or Easter! Ticonderoga Farms is hosting egg hunts every weekend with candy and toy filled eggs! Everyone can enjoy slides, hayrides, farm animals and even roasting marshmallows!

Maryland Events

Dance Bethesda Open House
Dance Bethesda
8227 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 2A
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.657.1234
Time: Friday 7-10 pm
Price: Free

Dance Bethesda opens their doors for a night of dancing! Learn ballroom, Latin and swing dancing all for free and afterwards dance the night away at Dance Bethesda’s very own dance party!

Murder Mystery Weekend
Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa
4165 Mears Ave
Chesapeake Beach, MD
410.257.5596
Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Price: Starting at $725 per couple

Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Join the fun during this all inclusive weekend, where your package includes a detective welcome gift, 2 night stay and more! Call or contact your concierge to make reservations today!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Washington Monument
Baltimore, MD
Time: 2 pm
Price: Starting at $725 per couple

Start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities right with the 58th annual Baltimore parade which flows through the inner harbor. The Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Monument, and continues to Pratt Street and Market Place. You can also participate in the Shamrock 5k race right before hand at 1:15 at Charles and Franklin streets.

Shamrock Shindig
March 10, 2013
Pierce’s Park at Pier V
11am-2pm
Price: Free admission, $6 Kids Activities, $15 Drink Wristband
*Use CharmCityConcierge as the discount code to receive 20% off!

Irish Eyes will be smiling at the Waterfront Partnership’s 2nd Annual Shamrock Shindig! This event will take place Sunday, March 10th from 11AM to 2PM at Pierce’s Park, located at Pier V. Live music by Barleyjuice, a Celtic band from Philly, food trucks, beer, wine and mixed drinks, Shamrock Alley for kids, strolling leprechaun, stilt walkers, games and more!  Following the event will be 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade which kicks off at 2pm. Admission to the event is FREE, which includes the band and strolling entertainment.

Shamrock Pass for Children – $6 - (each child will receive parade gear including a shamrock derby hat, green beads, Irish button, Irish flag, Irish fun brand bracelet; two crafts, temporary tattoo and cookie decorating).

Unlimited Drink Wristband for Adults 21+ – $15 - (beer, wine and mixed drinks from 11AM to 2PM).

Maryland Home and Garden Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd
Timonium, MD
Time: Friday 10am – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am-6 pm
Price: Adults: $12 Children (6-12): $3 Children under 6: Free

The Maryland Home & Garden Show is blossoming with indoor and outdoor inspiration—including artful landscaping inspired by cinema classics such as The Great Gatsby.

Heavy Seas Real Ale and BBQ Festival
Heavy Seas Beer
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Time: Saturday 12 pm- 4 pm
Price: $49 (21+)

Get hog wild with the legendary KLOBY’S SMOKEHOUSE barbeque, a behind the scenes brewery experience, treats from great area restaurants, and live music!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

DC United vs Real Salt Lake, Saturday at 7 pm, RFK Stadium
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte, Saturday at 8 pm, Patriot Center
Georgetown vs Syracuse Men’s Basketball, Saturday at 12 pm, Verizon Center
Jimmy Lange Boxing, Saturday at 7 pm, Patriot Center
Washington Capitals vs New York, Sunday at 12:30 pm, Verizon Center
Maryland vs Virginia Men’s Basketball, Sunday at 6 pm, Comcast Center

Movies Opening this Weekend:

OZ the Great and Powerful
130 minutes
Action |Adventure |Fantasy
A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one.
Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Mila Kunis

Dead Man Down
110 minutes
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
In New York City, a crime lord’s right-hand man is seduced by one of his boss’s victims, a woman seeking retribution.
Starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper, and Terrence Howard

Winter Restaurant Weeks

Forget about losing those extra pounds gained over the holidays. Winter restaurant weeks (yes weeks) are coming up soon, with multi-course menu bargains. Restaurant Week provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors along with local residents to dine at some of the most popular restaurants for special prices. See the links below for a full list of participating restaurants. Make sure to make reservations or have your concierge do so on your behalf!

National Harbor Restaurant Week
March 4-17

Frederick Restaurant Week
March 4-12

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

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

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

Summer Playlist

Summer has arrived and we’ve put together a Summer playlist – fit for hanging out by the water, enjoying the sun or for counting down the days until your vacation arrives!

All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow

Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

5:00 Somewhere – Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson

Sittin on the dock of the bay – Otis Redding

Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince

Surfer Girl – Beach Boys

Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

Knee Deep – Zach Brown Band

KoKomo – Beach Boys

Cruel Summer – Bananarama

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

Heatwave – Martha & The Vandellas

Beautiful Day – U2

Take It Easy – The Eagles

Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini – Connie Francis

Copacabana – Barry Manilow

Stir It Up – Bob Marley

Summer Girls – LFO

Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bob Marley or Bobby McFerrin

Summertime – Kenny Chesney

Vacation – Go Go’s

Some Beach – Blake Shelton

No Shoes, No Shirt No Problem – Kenny Chesney

Til Summer Comes Around–Keith Urban

Summer Nights- Rascal Flatts

Barefoot Blue Jean Night – Jake Owen

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Preakness Party Playlist

You have your Preakness hat, your Black Eyed Susan cocktail ingredients and your house set for a Preakness Party…but do you have a playlist made up to play until post time? Download these songs to complete the theme and get everyone in the spirit!!

Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen

Going the Distance – Cake

The Hustle – Van McCoy

All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled

Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett

Wild Horses – The Sundays

Wild Ones - Flo Rida

We Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

Maryland My Maryland

Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas

So Good – B.o.B

Stronger – Kanye West

Learn to Fly – Foo Fighters

Pump It – Black Eyed Peas

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

Another One Bites the Dust – Queen

One Trick Pony – Paul Simon

Taking the Inside Rail – Sting (theme for Racing Stripes)

Pony Boy – Bruce Springsteen

Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones

We Own the Night - Selena Gomez

The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Can’t Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Celebration – Kool & the Gang

Wild Horses – Garth Brooks

Beer for My Horses – Toby Keith and Willie Nelson

White Horse – Taylor Swift

All the Pretty Little Ponies – Catherine Raney

Cowgirls Don’t Cry – Brooks and Dunn

The Great Adventure – Steven Curtis Chapman

Me and My Gang – Rascal Flatts

Happy Trails To You – Roy Rogers

Wild Horses – Natasha Bedingfield

Back in the Saddle Again – Gene Autry

Rodeo – Garth Brooks

My Rifle, My Pony and Me – Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson