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Summer gets the heave-ho this long weekend with the Scottish Games and plenty of local festivals.
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Something for the weekend: Labor Day fun
6:40 PM
Labor Day weekend is summer's last gasp so take in all you can, whether it's the annual Scottish Games in Virginia, festivals in Herndon and Greenbelt or the National Symphony Orchestra's free concert on The Mall. But what if you want something larger for this weekend; perhaps a slightly juicier Labor Day? You'll probably do no better than outside ...
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Events Calendar
Highlighted Events: Friday, September 3
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Salsa with Rudy Gonzalez Y Su Locura - Bar/Club Event
Dance to salsa, merengue and latin jazz.Gua-Rapo | Arlington, VA -
Gute Aussichten: Young German Photographers - Exhibit
Works created in the last year by winners of the German competition for graduate photography students.Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC -
Story/Stereo - Miscellaneous Event
The series that pairs authors and musicians starts its new season with writers Aryn Kyle and Allison Benis and John Davis, who will perform songs from throughout his standout career, including songs by D.C. favorites Q and Not U, Georgie James and Title Tracks.The Writer's Center | Bethesda, MD -
Matthew Mann: The Cinecitta Chapel - Exhibit
Cowboy imagery blends with works inspired by 14th century Italian artist Giotto.Flashpoint | Washington, DC -
Lost at Sea: The Ocean in the English Imagination, 1550-1750 - Exhibit
Get a sense of the Elizabethan view of the ocean with this show of paintings, writing and marine tools.Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC -
Shakespeare Free for All - Performing Arts
"Twelfth Night" is the pick this year for Shakespeare Theatre Company's annual free production. Scroll down for more information about the new ticket lottery.Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC -
Rum Weekend - Miscellaneous Event
Cafe Atlantico's Rum Weekend has a Haitian accent this year.Cafe Atlantico | Washington, DC -
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival - Miscellaneous Event
A weekend of events for the whole family, with live music, carnival rides, art exhibits, sports activities, and the Miss Greenbelt pageant.Roosevelt Center | Greenbelt, MD -
Cruisers - Music Event
Contemporary music ensemble of the U.S. Navy BandMaryland State Fairgrounds | Timonium, MD -
Latter Day Lizards - Miscellaneous Event
Contra dance. Lesson at 7:30 p.m.Glen Echo Park | Glen Echo, MD
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