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Events for Today June

  • Mon 17
  • Tues 18
  • Wed 19
  • Thurs 20
  • Fri 21
  • Sat 22
  • Sun 23

Highlighted Events: Mon, June 17

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    Theater of the Voiceless - Performing Arts
    The documentary theater symposium presented by Zeitgeist DC features readings and discussions with a focus on social issues. At the Davis Performing Arts Center.
    Georgetown University | Washington, DC
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    Hate Radio - Performing Arts
    The staged reading about a radio station's influence in Rwandan during the 1994 genocide is presented as part of the Theater of the Voiceless series. At the Davis Performing Arts Center.
    Georgetown University | Washington, DC
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    Stream Adventures: Black Hill Regional Park -- School's Out - Miscellaneous Event
    Kids can use nets to explore the creek and its residents. Best for ages 2 to 12.
    Black Hill Regional Park | Boyds, MD
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    Vanishing of the Bees - Miscellaneous Event
    A screening of the documentary and discussion with director Maryam Henein.
    Hill Center at Old Navy Hospital | Washington, DC
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    Young Playwrights' Workshop - Performing Arts
    With a new year looming, the characters in this play consider their lives and what they should change going forward.
    Source | Washington, DC
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    The King's Speech - Miscellaneous Event
    A showing of the film after sunset.
    Artomatic | Arlington, VA
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    Brainwashed: The use and misuse of neuroscience - Book Event
    Psychiatrist and AEI scholar Sally Satel and Emory University psychologist Scott Lilienfeld will discuss their book "Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience." The discussion will be moderated by New York Times columnist David Brooks
    American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC
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    The Washington Sinfonietta - Music Event
    Earthquake Restoration Benefit. Performing works by Mozart and Beethoven
    National City Christian Church | Washington, DC
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    Sticky Rice Sushi Happy Hour - Bar/Club Event
    Every Monday night, Sticky Rice offers half-price sushi.
    Sticky Rice | Washington, DC
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    Sam Scharf: Sit Here & I See You - Exhibit
    Sculptures and installations by the artist.
    Flashpoint | Washington, DC

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    Book Dating - Miscellaneous Event
    One-on-one, timed meetings between attendees, information on new books and more.
    Reston Regional Library | Reston, VA
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    The Twilight Zone: True Tales of the Bizarre and Unexpected - Performing Arts
    Presented by Baltimore's Stoop Storytelling. At the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.
    Howard Community College | Columbia, MD
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    Tuesday in the Park - Miscellaneous Event
    . Best for age 1 and older.
    Locust Grove Nature Center | Bethesda, MD
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    Pablo Saelzer, Jenni Miller, and Anto Meliksetian - Music Event
    Featuring works by Vivaldi. At the Music Recital Hall.
    Montgomery College - Rockville Campus | Rockville, MD
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    Maestro Fisch: His Career and Wagner - Miscellaneous Event
    Conductor Asher Fisch discusses his career.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
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    Will Schwalbe - Book Event
    Will discuss his memoir "The End of Your Life Book Club" about the bond he formed with his dying mother as they discussed books they read together
    Arlington County Central Library | Arlington, VA
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    Worst Case - Performing Arts
    The staged reading about the media's portrayal of catastrophe is presented as part of the Theater of the Voiceless series.
    Embassy of Austria | Washington, DC
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    Mutts Gone Nuts - Miscellaneous Event
    Rescued dogs take the stage in a circus-style show.
    Rockville Town Square | Rockville, MD
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    La Cuisine du Quebec: Exploring the Passion and Depth of Quebec's Emerging Microbreweries - Miscellaneous Event
    A presentation and tasting of Quebec microbrews as part of the Francophonie Cultural Festival.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Tuesday Concert Series - Music Event
    Bassist Steven Combs and pianist Scott Hanna-Weir perform music by Britten, Bridge, Ireland, Mahler, Berg, Stravinsky and Copland.
    Church of the Epiphany | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wed, June 19

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    Marimba and Trombone Duo with Piano - Music Event
    Nobue Matsuoka, Todd Baldwin, and Jolie Lin perform. At the Music Recital Hall.
    Montgomery College - Rockville Campus | Rockville, MD
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    Women's Golf Month Reception - Miscellaneous Event
    A networking reception with keynote speaker Renee Powell, PGA's first lady of golf.
    East Potomac Golf Course | Washington, DC
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    Steve Berry - Book Event
    Will read from his latest thriller "The King's Deception" about a CIA operation that could shake the British monarchy
    National Press Club | Washington, DC
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    Elizabeth Becker - Book Event
    A former New York Times foreign correspondent will discuss her book "Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism"
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Cutting the Pentagon's Budget is a Gift To Our Enemies - Miscellaneous Event
    A reception followed by a debate moderated by ABC News correspondent John Donvan.
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Richard Pilliner - Music Event
    The organist performs as part of the 2012 Summer Organ Recital Series.
    National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Washington, DC
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    Wear Art - Miscellaneous Event
    A reception for the art show as part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts.
    Columbia Art Center | Columbia, MD
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    Alfredo Corchado - Book Event
    A longtime foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and the Dallas Morning News will discuss his book "Midnight in Mexico: A Reporter's Journey through a Country's Descent in Darkness"
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
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    Family History Research - Miscellaneous Event
    A workshop on interviewing family and friends, citing sources, organizing and backing up data and more.
    George Mason Regional Library | Annandale, VA
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    Zoobiquity: Connecting Health in Animals and Humans - Miscellaneous Event
    Information about illnesses appearing in humans and animals.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, June 20

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    Longstreet during the Gettysburg Campaign - Miscellaneous Event
    Author and historian Ronald Hawkins gives a detailed look at the Army of Northern Virginia's second highest ranking general, James Longstreet.
    Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building | Woodbridge, VA
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    John Hadfield: Monkeys in the House - Performing Arts
    The magician and juggler performs as part of the Thursday morning summer kids' programs.
    Gaithersburg City Hall | Gaithersburg, MD
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    Books and Beyond - Book Event
    Author John Muller discusses his book "Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia.". At the Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater.
    Mary Pickford Theater | Washington, DC
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    Congo: The Miserable Expeditions and Dreadful Death of Lt. Emory Taunt, USN - Miscellaneous Event
    Author Andrew Jampoler, a former naval aviator, signs copies of his book and discusses Taunt's life. At the William G. McGowan Theater.
    William G. McGowan Theater - National Archives | Washington, DC
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    Dream Wedding - Performing Arts
    The piece by FABUM (For a Better Understanding of Mankind) invites the audience to explore the mind of a bride.
    Arts Club of Washington | Washington, DC
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    Tantilizing Thursdays: Burlesque Lesson, Beer & a Show - Performing Arts
    ZuZu Review performs after a burlesque lesson led by Gigi Holiday.
    Bier Baron | Washington, DC
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    Bringing Art into Life Through Batik in the West - Miscellaneous Event
    Abby Lillethun, associate professor at Montclair State University, discusses the emergence of batik.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Luce Design with Heidi Hess - Miscellaneous Event
    The jewelry designer and owner of Poppy in Georgetown discusses her design process and more.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Lat Naylor: Drawing Intervention - Exhibit
    Mixed-media works incorporating stitching, wax, stainless steel and varnish on display.
    Jordan Faye Contemporary | Baltimore, MD
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    Magnolia Chamber Orchestra - Music Event
    Featuring works by Vivaldi and Bach. At the Music Recital Hall.
    Montgomery College - Rockville Campus | Rockville, MD

Highlighted Events: Fri, June 21

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    Much Ado About Nothing - Miscellaneous Event
    Director Joss Whedon gives Shakespeare's classic comedy a modern spin, as Beatrice and Benedick muddle through an intricate game of love.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Refait - Miscellaneous Event
    A remake of the 1982 World Cup soccer match.
    Alliance Francaise de Washington | Washington, DC
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    Salsa and Latin Mix Night - Miscellaneous Event
    A night of social dancing and music includes lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Latin Mix and Latin Hustle.
    Rendezvous Dance and Fitness | Rockville, MD
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    Summer Solstice Sun Salutation Celebration - Sports Events
    The start of summer is marked with people doing the yoga move on Federal Hill.
    American Visionary Art Museum | Baltimore, MD
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    Demonstration at D.C. Glassworks - Exhibit
    A live demonstration that will show guests how to blow glass in the Venetian style. Presented with Montpelier Arts Center.
    DC Glassworks | Hyattsville, MD
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    Hendrik Meurkens - Music Event
    At the West Building Garden Court.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Neil Gaiman - Book Event
    Will read from his novel "The Ocean at the End of the Lane". At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Brendan I. Koerner - Book Event
    A contributing editor to Wired magazine will discuss his book "The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking"
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Colorado Rockies
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    Romeo and Juliet - Performing Arts
    Brave Spirits Theatre stages Shakespeare's tragedy.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sat, June 22

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    World on a String - Performing Arts
    Bob Brown Puppets presents animals from other countries performing tricks as part of the Tiny Tots at 10 series. Best for age 4 and younger. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
    The Puppet Company Playhouse | Glen Echo, MD
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    The Art of Japanese Pouch-books - Miscellaneous Event
    Guests may explore books on view and create a Japanese-style pouch-book.
    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Grandma's Cautionary Tales - Performing Arts
    Debra Mims presents Caribbean-influenced stories.
    National Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Kapao! Grand Opening Party - Miscellaneous Event
    Features lion dancers, Chinese calligraphy, music and more.
    Sala Thai/Ashburn | Ashburn, VA
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    Pirate Family Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    The exhibit "Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship" provides the inspiration for a day of reenactments, crafts and demonstrations.
    National Geographic Museum | Washington, DC
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    The Lab D.C. - Miscellaneous Event
    The break dancing group shares their moves.
    National Children's Museum | National Harbor, MD
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    Innoskate - Sports Events
    The festival celebrates skateboarding through demonstrations, discussions and films.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Story of Babar - Miscellaneous Event
    A piano provides the soundtrack for the story of a royal elephant.
    Glen Echo Park | Glen Echo, MD
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    South Riding Dance Academy - Performing Arts
    Students dancers perform the 13th annual musicale, "Circus.". At the Merchant Hall.
    Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas, VA
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    The Notaviva Experience - Miscellaneous Event
    A blind tasting featuring four wines accompanied by ten 30-second clips of music.
    Notaviva Vineyards | Purcellville, VA

Highlighted Events: Sun, June 23

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    The Journey to Reims - Performing Arts
    The Wolf Trap Opera Company performs Rossini's comedy, "Il viaggio a Reims." Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
    Wolf Trap - The Barns | Vienna, VA
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    Raw Artist Showcase: Kaleidoscope - Miscellaneous Event
    A showcase of film, fashion, music, hair and makeup, photography and more.
    Penn Social | Washington, DC
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Colorado Rockies. Bobblehead giveaway.
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    First Alert: Harpers Ferry, the Gettysburg Campaign - Miscellaneous Event
    Activities throughout the park will highlight Harpers Ferry's role in the Gettysburg Campaign.
    Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | Harpers Ferry, WV
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    U.S. Navy Band, the Commodores - Miscellaneous Event
    Bring picnic snacks and blankets or lawn chairs for an outdoor band concert. At the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
    Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center | Chantilly, VA
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    PVDA Ride for Life - Sports Events
    Top international and national dressage trainers and riders from the U.S. and abroad compete as part of the Dancing Horse Challenge, a lyrical blend of horsemanship and music.
    Show Place Arena and Prince George's Equestrian Center | Upper Marlboro, MD
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    Under the Influence of Walt Bartman - Exhibit
    Works by the Bethesda painter and founder of Yellow Barn. At the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery.
    Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo | Glen Echo, MD
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    Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion - Performing Arts
    DiMuro leads a group of dancers and choreographers through dances created to the preludes of Rachmaninoff in "Future Preludes, in genres including hip hop, hula, flamenco and Sri Lankan.
    Dance Place | Washington, DC
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    Artillery/Infantry Firing Demonstrations and Historic Weapons Display - Miscellaneous Event
    Historic firing experts will be on hand to demonstrate Civil War-era firearms.
    Antietam National Battlefield | Sharpsburg, MD
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    Orphee Aux Enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld) - Music Event
    The Bel Cantanti Opera and Catholic University of America's Summer Opera Festival presents Offenbach's opera in French with English surtitles. At the Ward Recital Hall.
    Ward Recital Hall - The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC
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