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Esperanza Spalding - Music Event
Jazz newcomer breathing new life into the genre.Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC -
Repeal Day Ball - Bar/Club Event
Party like it's 1933 with jazz and cocktails to celebrate 76 years since the end of Prohibition.PS 7's | Washington, DC -
The Park at 14th Anniversary parties - Bar/Club Event
The Park celebrates its second anniversary with parties featuring DJs, open-bar drinks and free hors d'oeuvres. R&B singer Ryan Leslie hosts on Friday night.The Park at 14th | Washington, DC -
Scottish Christmas Walk - Miscellaneous Event
More than 100 Scottish clans, dressed in tartans and playing bagpipes, will march through Alexandria's historic Old Town.Wilkes and S. Saint Asaph Streets | Alexandria, VA -
Bethesda Winter Wonderland - Miscellaneous Event
Holiday performances and entertainment in the heart of Bethesda.Veterans Park | Bethesda, MD -
James Osher: Three Seconds With the Masters - Exhibit
Photographs examine subject matter derived from historic paintings in several museums, including the National Gallery of Art.Addison/Ripley Fine Art Gallery | Washington, DC -
Portrait 2.0 - Exhibit
This Fotoweek exhibition spotlights the work of Nicholas and Sheila Pye, Chan Chao, Victoria F. Gaitan, Matt Dunn, Joshua Yospyn and Paul Vinet.Pyramid Atlantic Art Center | Silver Spring, MD -
Disco Pigs - Performing Arts
A dark comedy about two 17-year-olds who share everything.Flashpoint | Washington, DC -
The Big Pink - Music Event
Electro-tinged, easy on the ears rock. With Crystal Antlers.Black Cat | Washington, DC -
Roger Sanchez - Bar/Club Event
The Grammy-winning house DJ visits Josephine to spin dance music.Josephine | Washington, DC
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