Weekend Happenings in the DMV – May 10-12

With beautiful weather and Mother’s Day this promises to be a great weekend! Here are our favorite weekend events, including our guide to all of the brunch locations Mom could ever choose from!

Washington, DC Events

DC Home brewers/ Sam Adams Third Annual Home brew Competition Meridian Pint 3400 11th Street NW Time: Saturday 1 pm Price: $15 Meridian Pint’s latest home brew contest is basically a tournament of champions: Judges selected 15 local home brewers to submit bottles of their favorite original beers, and the winner gets the opportunity to make their beer at Sam Adams’s pilot brewery. You are invited to sample all 15 of these delicious home brewed beers at what is sure to be a fun afternoon event!

Georgetown Garden Tour Tour starts at Christ Church, 31st and O Streets NW Time: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Price: $35 Come tour 8 of Georgetown’s most beautiful private gardens and afterward sip on a delectable afternoon tea at Keith Hall.

National Train Day Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Time: Saturday 11 am to 4 pm Price: $5 for adults; children 12 and under free Celebrate National Train day in style at Union Station, where the history of how trains transformed America comes to life with family friendly festivities including interactive exhibits, model trains, and more!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Virginia Events

Friday Night Live! Town Green in Downtown Herndon 777 Lynn Street Herndon, VA Time: Friday at 6:30 pm Price: Free Join in for all the fun with one of the most popular outdoor concert series’ in the DC area! Featuring local and regional acts from up and down the east coast. This Friday featuring Blue Label + South Bay bringing a fresh, new take to the dance floor.

Mother’s Day Celebration! Ticonderoga Farms 26469 Ticonderoga Rd Chantilly, VA Times: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Price: Moms are free. $8.95 regular admission Celebrate Mother’s Day in a different way at Ticonderoga Farms. There will be crafts, entertainment, and lots of great vendors!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Maryland Events

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Located in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn, and Del Ray Avenues Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Free See the works of 140 contemporary artists in this two day event and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and downtown Bethesda restaurants.

Annapolis Wine Expo Navy- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD Time: Saturday Session 1 12 pm to 2:30 pm Saturday Session 2 3:30 pm to 6 pm Price: Session 1: $50 Session 2: $60 Over 100 national and international wines will be served where guests can also sample their favorite foods from local restaurants.

45th Annual Market Day Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave Baltimore, MD 21209 Time: Saturday 8 am to 12 pm Price: Free  full of family-friendly activities, gardening seminars, and more. Focused on the urban gardener, visitors can purchase plants and gardening supplies from more than 15 vendors. Parking is $10.

Mothers Day Brunch Guide

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5, Friday at 7:30 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Friday at 7:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Saturday at 4:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Nats Park

Area Concerts at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Taylor Swift: The Red Tour, Saturday at 7 pm; Sunday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Sweetlife Festival, Saturday at 12 pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Movies Opening this Weekend

The Great Gatsby Drama Romance 143 Minutes A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.

Peeples Comedy 95 Minutes Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s hand in marriage. Starring Craig Robertson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, and S. Epatha Merkerson.

Weekend Happenings in the DMV – May 3-5

This weekend is full of events from Cinco de Mayo to the Gold Cup and much more!

Washington, DC Events

DC 101 Chili Cook Off RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol Street Washington, DC 20003 Time: Saturday 12 pm to 9 pm Price: $35.50 to $65 Enjoy a full day of music while 101 chili cooks compete in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Freestyle and Salsa. Bands include Silversun Pickups, Awolnation, and Sound Garden.

Cinco De Mayo Festival National Mall between 8th and 12th Streets Time: Sunday Noon to 6 pm Price: Free Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this annual Latino celebration features live music and family entertainment.

LivingSocial’s BeerFest Fairgrounds Container Park 1299 Half Street SE Time: Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm Price: $35-$55 Head to DC this weekend to enjoy this jam-slammed fest featuring some 50 breweries, along with some of DC’s best food trucks and loads of entertainment, including an awesome silent disco.

Virginia Events

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Downtown Winchester Time: Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm Tickets can be purchased at the event. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the advent of spring in the Shenandoah Valley as evidenced by the blooming of the area’s apple trees, one of the most important natural resources in the Winchester-Frederick County, VA area.

Virginia Gold Cup Great Meadow 90 Main St  Warrenton, VA 20186 Time: Gates open Saturday at 10 am Price: $85 Come enjoy the 88th running of the world famous Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race. Race day features six hurdle and timber horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and vendor booths for shopping.

Maryland Events

National Harbor Food and Wine Festival National Harbor 137 National Plaza
National Harbor, MD 20745 Time: Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm Price: $45 Join in the fun for the 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival at National Harbor; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies.

Baltimore Flower Mart  Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 11AM – 8PM both days in the parks surrounding the Washington Monument. It will contain a glorious mix of old and new, from our returning garden and arts and crafts vendors to many new vendors, traditional contests and a new feature, the Duchess of Windsor Happy Hour on Friday from 5 – 7PM, and exciting entertainment including a new country band, an experimental dance group and our outstanding Children’s Camp.

Towsontown Spring Festival Free entry, enjoy dozens of food & craft vendors, lots of live music, carnival rides & games for children and beer gardens for adults. May 4th , (10-7pm) & May 5th, (1-7pm), 2013. Located in “Downtown Towson”

Hero Rush High Point Farm 23730 Frederick Rd Clarksburg, MD 20871 Time: Saturday starting at 9 am. Please visit the website to see specific wave times. Price: $85 Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Race through a 3-5 mile course of heroic (and unique!) obstacles — slide, climb, get wet, get lost, get WETTER, make some saves and much, much more!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 2, Saturday at 12:30 pm, Verizon Center

The 139th Running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, May 4th. Televised coverage 4pm-7pm on NBC. Post time scheduled for 6:24 PM. Learn more about horse racing terms before the big race here.

WWE SMACKDOWN World Tour, Sunday at 5 pm, Show Place Arena

Area Concerts at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Bullet for My Valentine, The Fillmore Silver Spring, Friday at 6:30 pm

MGMT, Byrd Stadium at University of Maryland, Friday at 5 pm

Limp Bizkit, Rams Head Live Baltimore, Friday at 9 pm

Foreigner, Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, Friday at 8 pm

M3 Rock Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Friday at 11 am

Howie Day, The Birchmere Alexandria, Saturday at 7:30 pm

Earth Wind and Fire, Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, Sunday at 7:30 pm

Relient K, Rams Head Live Baltimore, Sunday at 7 pm

Movies Opening this Weekend

Iron Man Action Adventure Sci-Fi 130 Minutes When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, and Guy Pearce

Weekend Happenings in the DMV April 26-28

We’ve rounded up events for Craft lovers, Pet lovers and Sports Fans throughout the DMV! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Filmfest DC A festival featuring over 80 different films, documentaries and shorts representing the best in new cinema from around the world! Please visit the website for show times, as well as prices and locations!

Smithsonian Craft Show National Building Museum 401 F Street NW Time: Friday 10:30 am to 8:30 pm; Saturday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Price: $15 This is your chance to buy unique crafts from the most prestigious exhibition of contemporary American arts in the nation.

Pink and Drink Black Finn American Saloon 16201 I Street NW Time: Saturday registration between 12 pm and 4 pm Price: $20 Grab your friends and join the cause as they bar hop around some of the best bars in DC. Put on your best pink attire and parade around DuPont all in the name of breast cancer awareness.

Virginia Events

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Downtown Winchester Time: Friday 3 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 11 am to 6 pm Tickets can be purchased at the event. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the advent of spring in the Shenandoah Valley as evidenced by the blooming of the area’s apple trees, one of the most important natural resources in the Winchester-Frederick County, VA area.

Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival Reston Town Center 11900 Market Street Reston, Va Time: Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 6 pm Price: Ticket prices vary, please visit the website Over 200 great Virginia wines will be featured along with live music, food, and crafts.

Maryland Events

Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm 506 S. Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD Time: Sunday Noon – 4 pm Price: $20 Be a part of a fun filled afternoon including a 1 mile walk, pet games, food, music and more!

Jerry Seinfeld Live Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall 1212 Cathedral St Baltimore MD Time: Saturday at 7 and 9:30 pm Price: $66-82 The well known stand up comedian best known for his work on Seinfeld is coming to Maryland this weekend and its a show you won’t want to miss.

Ravens Spring Football Festival M&T Bank Stadium 1101 Russell St. Baltimore, MD Time: Saturday Noon-4 pm Price: Adults $20 Children $15 What better way to spend the 2013 NFL Draft than with your World Champion Baltimore Ravens? Watch the draft live on the large screens and TVs throughout the stadium. Activities will include interactive games on the field, home locker room tours, Poe’s Mascot Scrimmage, face painting and more.

Sugarloaf Craft Festival Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Road Timonium, MD  Time: Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: $10 Lovers of fine arts and crafts will enjoying attending this event featuring over 250 top artisans displaying and selling everything from pottery to jewelry.

Sports at a Glance

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Washington Nationals vs Reds, Friday at 7:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Reds, Saturday at 1:05 pm, Nats Park

DC Roller Girls DC All- Stars, Saturday at 4 pm, DC Armory

Washington Capitals vs Boston, Saturday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Reds, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Nats Park

Movies Opening this Weekend

Pain and Gain Action Comedy Crime Drama Thriller 130 Minutes A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong. Starring Rebel Wilson, Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Anthony Mackie

The Big Wedding Comedy 90 Minutes A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding. Starring Robert Di Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, and Amanda Seyfried

Weekend Happenings in the DMV April 19-21

Washington, DC Events

Filmfest DC A festival featuring over 80 different films, documentaries and shorts representing the best in new cinema from around the world! Please visit the website for show times, as well as prices and locations!

Botanic Gardens Earth Day Celebration United States Botanic Gardens 100 Maryland Ave SW Time: Saturday 10 am to 2 pm Price: Free Enjoy cooking demonstrations with seasonal produce and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region. Drop by and learn all the ways that you can make the planet a healthier place.

Celebrate Earth Day with the National Zoo National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave NW  Washington, DC 20008 Time: Saturday 11 am to 2 pm Price: Free Celebrate Earth Day and meet the Smithsonian
National Zoo’s Green Team experts, participate in “green”-themed crafts, and
learn simple daily actions that help you enjoy a more environmentally friendly
lifestyle. State Farm will host a special children’s area at the Kids’ Farm
where children can make their own plant pots with recycled newspapers, as well
as a garden journal. Free and open to the public.

Virginia Events

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus Dragons Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 Time: Friday 1 pm and 7:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm and 5 pm Price: $15-$110 The circus is in town! For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth. Dragons, acrobats, tigers, and more share the stage in a performance the entire family will be sure to enjoy!

Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival Downtown Leesburg, Va at the Intersection of King and Market Streets Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm More than 100 vendors come together to display landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and much more! There will be food, music, entertainment and crafts, in this family friendly event you don’t want to miss!

Alexandria Earth Day Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Dr  Alexandria, VA 22304 Time: Saturday 10 am to 2 pm Price: Free This year’s theme is Water: Every Drop Counts! The event will include educational exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, a tree sale, and more! This year’s event will also feature the Up-cycling Showcase, where students will showcase their creative interpretation of the event theme through literature, fashion, visual arts and performing arts. Schools will be judged on artistic and creative merit, and the winner will receive funds to put toward an
environmental project at the school!

Maryland Events

Piccadilly Circus Andover Park Equestrian Center 603 Andover Road  Linthicum, MD 20745 Time: Friday 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Saturday 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6 pm Price: $10-$48 From the producers of the Ice Capades comes the “fun circus,” featuring animal acts, acrobatics, clowns and more!

Privateer Fest Fells Point Thames and South Ann Streets Baltimore, MD. Times: Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Price: Free  pirate themed festival with drinks, music and an afternoon battle. There will also be a Pet Costume Contest to benefit BARCS!

Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina 357 Pier 1 Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666 Times: Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Adults $12 Children (7-12) $4 Kick off the boating season in style this spring with a display of hundreds of new and late model brokerage boats and boat equipment displays.

Celebrate Earth Day at the National Aquarium National Aquarium 501 E Pratt St  Baltimore, MD 21202 Time: Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm Price: Adult $29.95 Child (3 to 11) $20.95 Join in the celebration of the planet! Talk to our team about ways you can help save the planet and take part in other fun activities. Repurpose recyclable materials into cool crafts, check out our eco-fair, watch performances of the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra and enjoy fun activities happening all weekend! Activities are included with Aquarium admission.

March For the Animals Druid Hill Park 2600 Madison Ave Baltimore MD 21217 Time: Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm Price: Donations support the Maryland SPCA Show your support for our furry friends with this annual event which features a 1.5-mile walk around Druid Hill park, contests, demonstrations, a market of pet-friendly vendors, entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit the Maryland SPCA. Charm City Concierge will have a Pack walking again this year. If you would like to donate to the Concierge K-9′s please visit our fundraising page!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Friday at 7:05 pm, Camden Yards

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Saturday at 7:05 pm, Camden Yards

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Camden Yards

DC United vs Philadelphia, Sunday at 7 pm, RFK Stadium

Movies Opening this Weekend

Oblivion Action Adventure Mystery Sci Fi 126 Minutes A veteran assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, and Andrea Riseborough

The Lords of Salem Horror Thriller 101 Minutes Heidi, a radio DJ, is sent a box containing a record — a “gift from the Lords.” The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town’s violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts? Starring Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and Meg Foster

Filly Brown Drama Music 80 Minutes A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Edward James Olmos

Weekend Happenings in the DMV April 12-14

The warm weather has arrived and there are lots of fun events this weekend! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Cherry Blossom Festival Please visit our Cherry Blossom blog page for Cherry Blossom events, pricing, and times!

Filmfest DC A festival featuring over 80 different films, documentaries and shorts representing the best in new cinema from around the world! Please visit the website for show times, as well as prices and locations!

Alicia Keys Verizon Center 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Time: Sunday at 7:30 pm Price: $50- $128 For one night only Alicia Keys comes to the Verizon Center as a part of her “Set the World on Fire” tour and you are invited! With such hits as “Girl on Fire” and “If I Ain’t Got You” this is one show you won’t want to miss!

Spamalot National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW  Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-6161 Times: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 12 pm, 4 pm, and 8 pm; Sunday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm Price: $65-$125 If you like the blending of comedy and music, this Tony winning musical is for you! Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, killer rabbits and one legless knight.

Virginia Events

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus Dragons Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 Time: Friday 10:30 am and 7:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm and 5 pm Price: $15-$110 The circus is in town! For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth. Dragons, acrobats, tigers, and more share the stage in a performance the entire family will be sure to enjoy!

Broadway’s Next H!t Musical The Barns at Wolf Trap 1645 Trap Rd  Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1900 Time: Friday at 8 pm and Saturday at 7:30 pm Price: $25 Welcome to the world’s only unscripted theatre awards show musical, made fresh every evening from audience suggestions, on-point accompaniment, and the razor-sharp minds and crystalline voices of some truly hilarious triple-threat improvisers.

Wine Festival Gunston Hall 10709 Gunston Road Mason Neck, Va 22079 Time: Saturday from 4 pm to 8 pm Price: $25 must be 21+ Relax with a glass of wine  and enjoy a sunset tour of the mansion and grounds. Experience George Mason’s home in an intimate setting while listening to a wine specialist discuss the wines being poured, and enjoying hors d’oeuvres. Call 703-550-9220 or your concierge to reserve a spot!

Maryland Events

Piccadilly Circus Howard Fairgrounds 2210 Fairground Road West Friendship, MD 20745 Time: Friday 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Saturday 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6 pm Price: $10-$48 From the producers of the Ice Capades comes the “fun circus,” featuring animal acts, acrobatics, clowns and more!

Sugarloaf Craft Festival Montgomery County Fairgrounds 16 Chestnut St Gaithersburg MD 20877 Time: Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Adults $10 Children (12 and under) Free Lovers of arts and crafts will be thrilled when over 250 top artisans come to Maryland to display and sell their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories. With so many things to choose from, this event is sure to please everyone!

Les Miserables The Hippodrome 12 N Eutaw St  Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-7400 Times: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm Price: $35-$150 The story begins in 1815 as Jean Valjean, a man condemned to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family.Follow his heartwarming tale brought to life through the power of music.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia, Friday at 7pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta, Friday at 7:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta, Saturday at 1:05 pm, Nats Park

DC United vs New York, Saturday 7 at  pm, RFK Stadium

Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay, Saturday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Nats Park

Movies Opening this Weekend

42 Biography Drama Sport The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Starring Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford, and Nicole Beharie

Scary Movie 5 Comedy A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their newborn son home from the hospital. With the help of home-surveillance cameras and a team of experts, they learn they’re being stalked by a nefarious demon. Starring Simon Rex, Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, and Lindsay Lohan

Weekend Happenings in the DMV – March 15-17, 2013

So many great events from film festivals and pet expos to St. Patrick’s Day block parties and Irish Music! We hope you have a wonderful 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.

Francophonie Cultural Festival
Avalon Theatre
5612 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
Time: Saturday 10:30 am
Price: $6.50

The Francophonie Cultural Festival features six weeks of concerts, theatrical performances, films, culinary tastings, literary salons, children’s workshops, and more in Washington DC. The nation’s capital will resonate with the vibrant sounds, sights, and tastes of the French-speaking in the largest Francophone festival in the world. Saturdays Film information: Le Jour des Corneilles, a Family Film.

DC Environmental Film Festival
Please visit the website for times, location, and pricing for this coming weekend’s events!

The DC Environmental Film Festival features 190 documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children’s films from around the world. The films will be shown at more than 75 venues around Washington, DC, including museums, embassies, libraries, universities and local theaters.

NBC4’s Health and Fitness Expo
Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW,
Washington, DC
Time: Saturday and Sunday 9 am- 5 pm
Price: Free

The Health Fair provides free health screenings, fun activities and information on products and services that relate to healthy living.

National Shamrock Festival
RFK Stadium
2400 E Capitol St
Washington, DC 20001
Time: Saturday 1 pm- 9 pm
Price: $40-$95

It’s all about the experience! Stroll the expansive festival grounds at ShamrockFest and experience entertainment and attractions like nothing else in DC. You can bounce between nine musical stages, tented party areas, beer stations as long as two football fields, bar-game areas, “athletic” competitions, craft, food & beverage markets, strolling entertainers and much… you just have to see it to believe it!

Hello Dolly!
Ford’s Theatre
2400 E Capitol St
Time: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm
Price: $40-$95

In the Tony-winning musical farce Hello, Dolly! The cantankerous half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder hires matchmaker Dolly Levi to find him a wife. Dolly soon hatches a plan to woo and win Vandergelder’s hand herself, while simultaneously arranging romantic prospects for his niece, his clerks and two of Manhattan’s most eligible shop girls.

Virginia Events

St Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting and Music
O’ Malley’s Irish Pub
1960 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA
Time: Friday 4 pm- 10 pm
Price: Free

Featuring food and beverage specials, as well as live music all weekend celebrating St Patrick’s Day! On Friday participate in a micro beer tasting and stay for performances from Red on Red.

Super Pet Expo
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive
Chantilly, VA
Time: Friday 4 pm- 9 pm; Saturday 10 am- 7 pm; Sunday 10 am- 5 pm
Price: $13 Adults; $8 Kids (4-12)

Super Pet Expo is a fun-filled family event that celebrates all things cute and cuddly, boasting an array of animal exhibits, 150+ vendors selling all types of cool pet products, fun games and creature showcases. Bring your leashed pet along for the fun!

Clyde’s St Patrick’s Day Party in the Pavilion
Reston Town Center
11905 Market St
Reston, VA
Time: Saturday 10 am- 11 pm
Price: Free

Great Clyde’s Authentic Irish Fare, Irish Music, Irish Dancers, Bagpipers, Kids Area with Moon Bounces, Games, and more! Live entertainment and fun children’s activities… come out and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style!

Lucky Leprechaun 5K
Reston Town Center
11911 Democracy Dr
Reston, VA
Time: Saturday 8:30 am
Price: $40

Run like you’ve got the luck of the Irish on your side! Grab your running buddies for the festive Lucky Leprechaun 5k with a fantastic St. Patty’s Day after-party! 3.1 miles with a Clyde’s restaurant St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the finish line!

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Presents the Music of Johann and Richard Strauss
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
4373 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA
(888) 945-2468
Time: Saturday 8 pm- 10 pm
Price: $25-$55

Contrasting the music of German Richard Strauss with the Austrian Johann Strauss will provide some fun entertainment for the FSO’s patrons, in this season of “Mischief in Music.”

Maryland Events

Meet in the Street
Claddaugh Pub
2918 O’Donnell St
Baltimore, MD 21224
Time: Saturday and Sunday
Price: Free

Join in for the 18th annual Meet in the Street, where O’Donnell Street is closed off for you to enjoy live music, heated tents, and great food and drink all with an Irish flair!

O’Malley’s March
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Time: Saturday at 7 and 9:30 pm
Price: $25

Governor Martin O’Malley and his six-piece Celtic rock band will put on two performances at the Creative Alliance on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Watch as the front man is the very own governor on acoustic guitar and vocals, while his accompanying musicians play Irish harp, uielann pipes, trombone, fiddle, and button accordion.

Federal Hill Block Party
S. Charles St. & Cross St.
Baltimore, MD
Time: Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm
Price: $10
Multiple beer gardens will take over Federal Hill at this day-long block party taking place in the area surrounding Cross Street Market. Irish bands and DJs will entertain the masses, while area bars will host food and drink specials. All ticket holders must be 21 or over.

ZooBloom at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD
Time: Saturday 10 am- 4 pm
Price: $16.50 Adults; $11.50 Children 2-11

Celebrate the start of another wild Zoo season! The long winter is coming to an end, so it’s time to escape the indoors and enjoy the first signs of spring at The Maryland Zoo! Join in on the fun as they kick off another season of fun and family memories with special spring treats, activities and giveaways.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans, Friday at 7 pm, Verizon Center
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix, Saturday at 7 pm, Verizon Center
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo, Sunday 7 pm, Verizon Center

Movies Opening this Weekend

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
100 minutes
Comedy
When a street magician’s stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt.
Starring Steve Carell, Luke Vanek, Jim Carrey, and Olivia Wilde

The Call
96 Minutes
Thriller
When veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted, she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s life.
Starring Halle Berry, Evie Thompson, Abigail Breslin, and Morris Chestnut

Restaurant Weeks

Forget about losing those extra pounds gained over the holidays. Restaurant weeks (yes weeks) are still going on, 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

Talbot County Maryland Restaurant Week
March 17-23

Weekend Happenings in the DMV 2/15-2/17

We hope you enjoy the long weekend! Here are some activities throughout the DMV to keep you entertained!

Washington, DC Events

Scooby Doo Live! Musical Mysteries
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street NW
Washington DC 2004
202.783.4000
Time: Saturday 3 pm and 6 pm
Price: $25-$75

Jeepers! Scooby Doo and the gang have been called in to help solve an epic mystery in Washington and they want to take you along for the ride. Filled with wacky new characters, fantastic songs, and outrageous antics, this show is sure to delight the young and young at heart.

Ice Skating in the Sculpture Gardens
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
9th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-3360
Time: Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Price: Adults $7; Children 12 and under $6; Skate rental $3

With the temperatures taking a dip this weekend, what better way to enjoy what’s left of winter than with a little fun on the ice? View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music.

Mike Epps
DAR Constitution Hall
1779 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 289-3360
Time: Friday at 7 pm and 10:30 pm
Price: $55-$100

Every year Mike Epps, an actor and standup comedian, brings his natural born talent to the DC area. Join him for a night side splitting laughter and great company.

Virginia Events

Presidents Day at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22121
(703) 780-0011
Time: Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 3 pm
Price: Adults $17 Youth (6-11) $8; Free on Monday February 18th

Wish George Washington, and all the other presidents a happy birthday at Mount Vernon. Celebrate with three days of special events, sure to make your president’s day weekend a little brighter!

Birthnight Banquet and Ball
Gadsby’s Tavern
134 North Royal Street
Alexandria, Va 22314
(703) 746.4242
Time: Saturday 5:30 pm
Price: $50-$300

Set in the year 1799, you are invited to the recreation of this famous celebration of Washington’s Birthday. The evening includes an 18th century banquet, English country dancing, and character reenactors.

Sleeping Beauty–The Broken Spell
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, Va
703-584-2900
Time: Saturday 1 pm
Price: $12

See this new take on the age old classic, Sleeping Beauty! When Sleeping Beauty keeps falling asleep, her parents leave to find Magical, the famous magician. They have to find a way to break the spell or she might never wake up!

Date Night: Chef’s Table
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, Va
703-584-2900
Time: Saturday 8 pm
Price: $80 per couple

Learn to cook the relaxing way with Chef’s Table. Immerse yourself in basic cooking techniques while enjoying your family and friends.

Maryland Events

Seth Myers
Stevenson University
1525 Greenspring Valley Rd
Stevenson MD 21153
443-352-4300
Time: Sunday 8 pm
Price: $33.50

Seth Myers, one of the stars from the popular show Saturday Night Live, is coming to town! Join him for a night of hilarious standup comedy.

Flashdance the Musical!
The Hippodrome Theatre
12 North Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Time: Friday 8:00PM; Saturday 2:00PM and 8:00PM; Sunday 1:00PM and 6:30PM
Price: $40-$145

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon of Flashdance is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, Flashdance tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. *This show contains some mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

George Mason Men’s vs Georgia State, Saturday at 4 pm, Patriot Center

Maryland Men’s vs Duke, Saturday 6 pm, University of Maryland Comcast Center

Movies Opening this Weekend

A Good Day to Die Hard
97 minutes
Action|Crime|Thriller
John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.

Starring Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Beautiful Creatures
124 minutes
Drama|Fantasy|Romance
Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.

Starring Alice Englert, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, and Alden Ehrenreich

Safe Haven
115 minutes
Drama|Mystery|Romance|Thriller
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

Starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders, and David Lyons

Escape from Planet Earth
Animation|Adventure|Comedy|Family|Sci-Fi
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Starring Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, and Rob Courdry

Weekend Happenings in the DMV 2/1-2/3

This weekend is full of fun events! Plenty of Super Bowl parties for the football fans out there, especially the local Ravens fans! There are also events for everyone else to fill their weekend!

 

Washington, DC Events

Crepe Day Festival

Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens

4155 Linnean Ave. NW

Washington, DC

202-686-5807

Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m

Price: General Admission: Adult $15, Children (2-18) $8

Ever wanted to celebrate Crepe Day, but didn’t know how to go about it? Then this is for you! Celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion by eating crepes, enjoying classic tales told in French and English, and experiencing the exciting culture of Brittany, where crepes originated from.

Carioca!

Tropicalia

2001 14^th St. NW

Washington, DC

Time:  Sunday, 6 pm

Price: Free
The sounds of Brazil are a wonderful escape from the cold Washington winters. Every Sunday night, Tropicalia offers a free show with a live band and DJ beginning at 8 p.m. Arrive at 7 for free samba dance lessons and then stick around for $5 caipirinhas all night.

 The First Ladies

National Museum of American History

14^th Street and Constitution Avenue

Washington, DC

202-633-1000

Museum hours: 10 am to 5:30 pm

Price: Free

With more than two dozen gowns from the Smithsonian’s almost 100-year old First Ladies Collection, this exhibition is a must-see, with dresses worn by Frances Cleveland, Jacqueline Kennedy and Laura Bush, as well as an examination of the role of presidential wives. If you’ve seen it, here’s a reason to return: Michelle Obama’s stunning one-shouldered Jason Wu gown from the 2009 inaugural is one of the most recent additions!

The Washington Auto Show

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Mount Vernon Place N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

Time: Friday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Price: Adults (13 and over): $12 Seniors: $10 Children(6-12): $5

The Washington Auto Show showcases more than 700 new makes and models of cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers. The latest innovations in safety and sustainability will take center stage at the 2013 Washington Auto Show. This is a great way to learn about more developments in hydrogen, clean diesel, electric, biofuel and natural gas technologies as well as in safety. Visitors will also find free car giveaways, special guests, promotional contests, children’s activities and live entertainment.

Shen Yun

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F St. NW

Washington, DC

Time:  Friday 7:30, Saturday 1:30 and 7:30, Sunday 1:30

Price: $50-250
The world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music companies, returns with a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show. Shen Yun uses performing arts to present stories that bring to life the inner essence of China. This includes ancient legends, characters, and tales from history, and representative events from the modern world

Virginia Events

Super Bowl Party

The State Theatre

220 North Washington Street

Falls Church, Va

Time: Sunday, 4 pm

Price: Free

There’s really only one way to watch the big game – on a seriously BIG screen. Don’t miss San Francisco and Baltimore compete in the biggest game in football!  And of course enjoy some great food and cold brews. Are you ready for some football????

Super Bowl Party

Arlington Draft House

2903 Columbia Pike

Arlington, VA

Time: Sunday 4:30 pm

Price: Free

Need a place to watch the game? Come watch the big game on a really big screen!

Superbowl of Wine

Paradise Springs Winery

12639 Chapel Rd

Clifton, Va 20124

Time: Saturday 3 pm

Price: $25

Join us for our 3rd annual Superbowl of Wine event. We will take 5 Paradise Springs wines and blind taste test them against 5 global counterparts. This fun interactive tasting will include audience participation, discussion on wines from various regions, as well a sampling of 10 different wines. Light fare included. Reservations required. Please call 703-830-9463 or your concierge to reserve a spot.

Maryland Events

 Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950

The Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street

Baltimore, MD21202

Time:  Sunday 10 am- 5 pm

Price: Adults: $8 Seniors: $6 Students:$4

With the American economy in deep Depression, a group of young artists began to create illustrated stories of superheroes and provided the nation with an optimistic antidote to a growing sense of despair and helplessness. Featuring superhero memorabilia, original comic book art, and video interviews with the creators of superheroes, Zap! Pow! Bam! offers visitors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Golden Age of comic books.

Behind the Scenes Chocolate Tour

SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier
360 Main Street

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Time: Saturday and Sunday tours available

Price: Free

Come visit Maryland’s first premium chocolate factory! You will have a chance to meet the owners, learn about the origin of chocolate, and see how it is grown and processed. Experience how chocolate is made from the actual cacao seed to the final product during this “sweet” educational tour, from chocolate bars to truffles to bonbons. Each tour also includes a FREE chocolate tasting! Click the link below or call your concierge to make your reservation today!

 Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

 Capitals vs Philadelphia, Friday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Georgetown vs St John’s, Saturday at 4 pm, Verizon Center

Maryland vs Wake Forrest, Saturday 2 pm,

Capitals vs Pittsburgh, Sunday at 12:30 pm, Verizon Center

The Super Bowl, Sunday 6:30 pm CBS

 

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!

 

Bethesda Restaurant Week

January 24-February 3

http://www.bethesda.org/

 

DC Restaurant Week

February 4-10

http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=68&m=9

Movies Opening this Weekend

 

Warm Bodies

Length: 97 minutes

Category: Comedy|Horror|Romance

Starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, and Analeigh Tipton

After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

Bullet to the Head

Length: 91 minutes

Category: Action|Crime|Thriller

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater and Sung Kang

After watching their respective partners die, a New Orleans hitman and a Washington D.C. detective form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

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

Weekend Happenings & Veterans Day Events 11.9-11.11

A guide to all of the events going on in the DMV this weekend and for observing Veterans Day!

Washington, DC Events

Czech Christmas Market
3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW
Time: Friday, 3:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Price: Free, but RSVP required
The Czech Embassy’s annual holiday bazaar features traditional hand-blown ornaments and glass items, a display of nativity scenes and free samples of Czech cookies and mulled wine. There will be live entertainment both days, including Czech Christmas carols and a marionette show on Saturday.

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.

Parade of Trabants
International Spy Museum
800 F St NW
Time: Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Price: Free
See those little cars of questionable quality, the Trabants, on display and on the streets en masse. The cars are sometimes described as a symbol of the fall of Communism, thanks to their prominence in Cold War-era East Germany. There will also be German music, experts happy to talk shop about the cars and films that reveal the East German secret police’s techniques.

Crafty Bastards
Union Market
Sixth Street NE and Florida Avenue
Time: Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm
Price: $5; free for children
Need a punk-rock onesie? Recycled art? Hipster clothes or plush monsters? Then don’t miss one of the city’s most popular street art fairs, which moves from its usual spot in Adams Morgan to the parking lot of the brand new Union Market this year.

H Street Movemberfest
The Queen Vic and The Big Board
H Street NE
Time: Saturday, 1:00pm-9:00pm
Price: $12 in advance; $15 at the door
If you see a lot of sketchy mustaches in the next few days, it’s because we’re in the early stages of Movember, a month-long event during which men grow mustaches to raise money for (and awareness about) male cancer. You’ll probably spot more than a few on H Street on Saturday, as the H Street Movemberfest offers food and drink specials at 14 establishments with the purchase of a special Movember wristband. From 1 to 9 p.m., you can get $3 beers at H Street Country Club; $4 drafts at the Argonaut; 10 percent off everything at the Argonaut, Queen Vic or Shawafel; and 30 percent off meals at Inspire BBQ. (There’s an afterparty at the Rock & Roll Hotel with $3 beers beginning at 9 p.m.) All money raised goes directly to Livestrong and the Prostate Cancer Foundation; buy tickets in advance and you’ll be entered into a raffle for prizes from local merchants.

DC Beerathon
Various locations around Washington, DC
Time: Saturday, 12:00pm-3:00am
Price: $65
The DC Beerathon is a citywide bar crawl in which 26 bars each pour a different beer. You pay $65 to sample as many beers at as many bars as you want from noon until 3 a.m. Some of the beer-and-bar combinations work well (Devils Backbone at Nellie’s, Allagash White at the Reef, Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout at Science Club). Some are less appealing (Heineken at Buffalo Billiards, Peroni at Darlington House, Blue Moon at Ben’s Next Door). Our advice, if you’re taking on this challenge: Check out the map, pick the beers you want to try and go to those bars so you don’t find yourself sipping Sol at Alero.

Virginia Events

To the Moon and Beyond
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, VA
Time: Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm
Price: Free
Kids can learn about the moon through demonstrations and activities as part of the center’s monthly Super Science Saturday program.

Shenandoah Uncorked
Yellowbarn
261 Caverns Road Quicksburg, VA
Time: Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Price: $15
A family friendly event with live music, kids’ activities and the finest wines of the Shenandoah Valley and beyond! Shenandoah Uncorked is an indoor/outdoor family-friendly festival showcasing the area’s agricultural, musical and culinary talent.

Kids Euro Festival
Artisphere
1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
Time: Saturday, 12:00pm
Price: Free
Featuring “Videk’s New Shirt,” a Slovanian story about friendship, kindness and living in harmony with nature and animals by the FRU-FRU Puppet Theatre.

Novemberfest
Rustico
827 Slaters Ln. Alexandria, VA
Time: Saturday, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Price: $15
Oktoberfest is over, and beer fans are leaving behind crisp German lagers and sweet pumpkin ales in favor of dark, strong beers perfect for keeping a body warm on a cold autumn or winter night. Get a taste of the season at Rustico’s Novemberfest in Alexandria, where dozens of taps will be pouring Christmas ales from St. Bernardus and Great Lakes, the rich, new Belgian-style quadruple from DC Brau, and a 2010-vintage keg of Dogfish Head’s high-octane Olde School Barleywine. (Just remember to bundle up, as the festival is held in Rustico’s parking lot.) The $15 admission includes a souvenir mug and 10 food and drink tickets; most beers will cost three to four tickets for a tasting pour, and six to eight for a full-size glass. Additional tickets will be on sale at the festival for $1 each.

Maryland Events

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.”

37th Annual Maryland Irish Festival
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road Timonium, MD
Time: Friday, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Price: $10-$15
Join your fellow lads and lasses in celebrating your common heritage at the Irish Festival, or just partake in all the greatness that the Irish have to offer. Festival features international and local music and dance, workshops, cultural exhibits and vendors.

Rockville Town Square’s Ice Rink Grand Opening Celebration
Rockville Town Square
Maryland Avenue and E. Middle Lane Rockville, MD
Time: Friday, 6:30pm
Price: Free. Skating, $8; $7 for ages 12 and younger; $3 for skate rental
The rink is already open, but this party really gets the skating season started. A laser light show and fireworks kick off the festivities at 7 p.m., and skating all evening is accompanied by live music from the Dan Haas Trio. The rink will be open for skating from 7:30 until 10 p.m.

Museum Shop Around
The Mansion at Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD
Time: Friday, 10:00am-8:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm; Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Price: $9
Local museum shops offer some of the coolest gifts imaginable all year round, but it’s hard to make time to visit them all. That’s the beauty of the Museum Shop Around: The gift shops from 18 local museums, including National Geographic, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the kid-friendly Imagination Stage, bring their favorite wares to the Mansion at Strathmore. There’s a lot to see, but admission is good for all four days.

The Nields
Cultural Arts Center at Silver Spring
7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD
Time: Saturday, 3:30pm
Price: $10, $5 children
The Washington Revels alums perform a family-friendly concert of folksy music to help the Revels kick off their latest season. Best for ages 3 to 8.

College Park Blues Festival
University of Maryland- Ritchie Coliseum
4533 Rossborough Lane College Park, MD
Time: Saturday, 6:00pm-11:30pm
Price: Free
The DC Blues Society hosts the 5th annual event with performances by The Nighthawks, DC Blues Society band with Ayaba Bey, and Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes, and more. Raffle, food and beverage available. Proceeds from this event will go towards sending the 2012 battle of the bands winner to the Memphis International Blues Challenge in January 2013. At the Ritchie Coliseum.

An Open Conversation with John Travolta and John Waters
Brown Center at Maryland Institute College of Art
1301 Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD
Time: 7:00pm, Saturday
Price: $75-$300
Baltimore’s favorite wayward son, director John Waters, chats with John Travolta, the actor who helped bring Edna Turnblad (of “Hairspray” fame) to musical life, in a benefit for the Maryland Film Festival.

The Solitaires
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Rd. Fort Washington, MD
Time: Saturday, 8:00pm
Price: $30, students and seniors $25
The Harlem-based, 50′s doowop group performs their greatest hits such as “Walking Along” and “The Wedding”.

Veterans Day Events

American Freedom Festival
November 10, 2012. Patriot Center at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Legendary rock bands Chicago and Kansas perform a tribute concert that honors our veterans and Armed Forces while benefiting various organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military service members, wounded warriors and their families throughout the country. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com. A Veterans Career Hiring Event will be held from 9am – 3pm in conjunction with the event.

Manassas Veterans Day Parade
November 10, 2012, 11 a.m. Manassas, Virginia. The community parade includes military and high school bands, pipe and drum corps teams, military units from the various Armed Services, military vehicles, and members from local veteran organizations.

National Marine Corps Museum
November 10, 2012, noon. 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, Virginia. (800) 397-7585. Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with a ceremonial sword cake cutting.

Vietnam Women’s Memorial
November 11, 2012, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, NW Washington, DC. (301) 314-8505. Vietnam-era veterans and the children of veterans tell stories “in their own voices” about their experiences. There will also be stories featuring soldiers of the current struggles in Iraq and Afghanistan and other locations around the world.

World War II Memorial
November 11, 2012, 9 a.m. 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW Washington, DC. (202) 619-7222. Wreath laying ceremony.

Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2012, 11 a.m. Across the Potomac from Washington at the west end of the Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia. (703) 607-8000 This is the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
November 11, 2012, 1 p.m. Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW, Washington, DC. Color guard, speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony pay tribute to all who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War America’s other conflicts.

Navy Memorial
November 11, 2012, 1 p.m. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. (202)737-2300. The Naval District of Washington will lay a wreath, at the Lone Sailor Statue in commemoration of Veterans Day. As part of the Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, authors Dwight Zimmerman and John Gresham will present Uncommon Valor: The Medal of Honor and The Six Warriors Who Earned it in Afghanistan and Iraq. The presentation begins at noon.

Air Force Memorial
November 11, 2012, 11 a.m. One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA. Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence will be observed to commemorate those members of the U.S. armed forces who were killed during war.

Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
November 11, 2012. Mount Vernon, Virginia. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus at 11 a.m., at 2 p.m. wreathlaying at the tomb of our first commander-in-chief, George Washington. Active duty military personnel and veterans are admitted free-of-charge. The wreathlaying is included with regular Mount Vernon admission. The barbershop concert and Martha Washington program are free.

Sports at a Glance – Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders, Sunday at 1:00pm, M&T Bank Stadium
Navy Football @ Troy, Saturday at 3:30pm, Fox Sports Net

This Weekend’s Lineup – Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Paul Banks at The Howard Theatre, Friday 8pm
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore, Friday 8:15pm
Chase Lounge at Wolf Trap – The Barns, Friday 8pm
The Slumerican Tour ft. Yelawolf at the Fillmore Silver Spring, Saturday 8pm
Loose Ends at the Warner Theatre, Saturday 10am