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Nightlife Agenda

Check out a burlesque act, a floating nightclub, or take a first listen of Daft Punk's new record.

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We meet again

We meet again

Critic Tom Sietsema revisits 13 restaurants in the Spring Dining Guide. How do they fare this time?

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Star Trek

Star Trek

J.J. Abrams delivers a blend of new and old in "Star Trek Into Darkness."

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Daikaya

Daikaya

Daisuke Utagawa has re-created the democratic dining spots of his native Tokyo.

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Our internists are not happy with us. Over the course of the past eight weeks, we have noshed on more than 160 doughnuts in our quest to discover the best the D.C. area has to offer. We have sampled wares from mom-and-pop shops, fresh-faced newcomers and large grocery stores. In Week 9, we stop in at a well-loved Beltsville bakery and a national ...

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Events for Today May

  • Wed 22
  • Thurs 23
  • Fri 24
  • Sat 25
  • Sun 26
  • Mon 27
  • Tues 28

Today's Editors' Picks

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    Wine Dinner - Food Event
    Sommelier Matthew Carroll hosts a wine dinner themed "A Tour of Spain."
    Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier | Alexandria, VA
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    That Summer - Miscellaneous Event
    Narrated from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in a family staying in a old country house in Tuscany during the summer of 1981.
    West End Cinema | Washington, DC
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    Daniel Kahneman - Book Event
    , the renowned psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, will talk about his book "Thinking, Fast and Slow."
    Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC
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    The Arrival of Wang - Miscellaneous Event
    A Chinese interpreter assists an agent with an interrogation of a subject who's identity is kept secret.
    West End Cinema | Washington, DC
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    NASA Scientist Lecture - Book Event
    Steve Covington speaks on "How to Manage a Satellite Going 17,000 Miles Per Hour.". At the Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater.
    Mary Pickford Theater | Washington, DC
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    32 Years of Options: Three Decades Celebrating Emerging and Under-Recognized Artists - Miscellaneous Event
    Washington Project for the Arts hosts a panel discussion with artists and curators.
    Arlington Arts Center | Arlington, VA
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    Daisy Castro - Music Event
    16 year-old gypsy jazz violinist.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Expressions 2013 - Miscellaneous Event
    Live performances, refreshments and the Corcoran Community Portrait Exchange.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Modern Freemasonry and How It Affects Your Money - Miscellaneous Event
    Sam El-Amin lectures.
    Woodridge Neighborhood Library | Washington, DC
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    The Attacca Quartet Concert - Miscellaneous Event
    Performance includes pieces by Janacek, Beethoven and Adams. At the Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, May 23

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    Sleepless - Miscellaneous Event
    A story about two women faced with life changes.
    West End Cinema | Washington, DC
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    Sunrise on the Potomac River Photo Safari - Miscellaneous Event
    Architectural photographer E. David Luria leads guests in photographing the Washington Harbour and Rock Creek Parkway.
    Thompson Boat Center | Washington, DC
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    PM at the TM: Spring Staycation! - Miscellaneous Event
    Indonesian food, music and a performance by the Santi Budaya Dance Troupe.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Sea Squirts - Miscellaneous Event
    A program for children 18 months to 3 years old with their caregivers to learn about insects.
    Calvert Marine Museum | Solomons, MD
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    The Five: an Exploration of Clay Artists and Styles - Miscellaneous Event
    One of five classes with artists with different approaches to clay.
    Annmarie Garden | Solomons, MD
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    Violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Reiko Uchida - Music Event
    The duo performs works by Janacek, Salonen, Schubert and Adams.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | Washington, DC
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    Artist Talk - Miscellaneous Event
    Marcus Neustetter, an artist from Johannesburg, South Africa, discusses designing South African postage stamps.
    National Museum of African Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Opening Reception - Miscellaneous Event
    A reception for the New Direction of Color exhibit.
    Aaron Gallery | Washington, DC
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    Bird Splash - Miscellaneous Event
    Guests will make a small bird bath to take home. Best for ages 3 and older.
    Meadowside Nature Center | Rockville, MD
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    A Night at the Park - Miscellaneous Event
    Ryan Zimmerman, the Washington Nationals third baseman, hosts an event with a performance by Third Eye Blind.
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Fri, May 24

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    Richard Breitman and Allan J. Lichtman - Book Event
    ,both American University history professors, will examine the public debate addressed in their book "FDR and the Jews," which asks if FDR did everything possible to save European Jews during the Second World War.
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    International Contemporary Ensemble - Music Event
    John Adams conducts the ensemble in a performance of works by Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Adams and Di Castri. At the Coolidge Auditorium.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    Ertai Gao - Book Event
    A Chinese aestheticist, artist, poet and philosopher will discuss Chinese Literature and ancient Buddhist works found in Dunhuang in Gansu province in 1990. At the Jefferson Building.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    Fishtank Ensemble - Music Event
    At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center.
    Montgomery College - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center | Rockville, MD
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    Soichi and Kaori Murahi - Music Event
    The brother and sister classical guitarists perform as part of the Overtures Concert Series.
    Evermay Estates | Washington, DC
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    A Prairie Home Companion - Performing Arts
    Garrison Keillor returns to Wolf Trap with his radio variety show. At the Filene Center.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
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    No Man's Land - Performing Arts
    A poet and a stranger debate life in this show performed by WSC Avant Bard.
    Theatre on the Run | Arlington, VA
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    Thunder From Down Under - Performing Arts
    The revue features men from Australia.
    Rams Head Center Stage | Hanover, MD
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    Shen Wei Dance Arts - Performing Arts
    The dancers perform "Undivided Divided," in which the dancers interact with sculpture and video. At the Atrium.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sat, May 25

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    Delaplane Strawberry Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    It's no coincidence that strawberry festivals fill the latter part of May. That's precisely when you'll finally find the sweet, seedy berries on the vine at local farms, if only for a brief, brilliant month. At Sky Meadows State Park, the strawberry season kicks off with the 20th Delaplane festival, featuring fruit, sweet sundaes, strawberry shortcake and family activities including an antique car show and games.
    Sky Meadows State Park | Delaplane, VA
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    James and the Giant Peach - Performing Arts
    An oversize peach serves as a floating ship for a boy and talking bugs. Best for ages 4 to 10.
    Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
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    Wallenstein - Performing Arts
    Set during the Thirty Years' War, the play follows a general who is torn between loyalty and power.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    General and Mrs. Grant Return to City Point - Miscellaneous Event
    Historians Larry and Connie Clowers portray General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia in this living history program that gives insight about General Grant personally and militarily.
    Petersburg National Battlefield | Petersburg, VA
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    Kenny Chesney - Miscellaneous Event
    The country music star headlines the "No Shoes Nation" tour with guests Eric Church, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves
    FedEx Field | Landover, MD
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    Firefighting History walking tour - Miscellaneous Event
    Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria
    Friendship Firehouse Museum | Alexandria, VA
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    D.C. United - Miscellaneous Event
    Vs. Portland Timbers
    RFK Stadium | Washington, DC
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    Ask-A-Lawyer Day - Miscellaneous Event
    Register for a 20-minute seminar with a judge or attorney to discuss legal matters
    First Baptist Church of Glenarden | Landover, MD
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Lunch tote giveaway.
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    Confederate Surgeon and CSA Medical Practices - Miscellaneous Event
    Civil War medical historian Mark Quattrock shares the story of the 9,000 surgeons and assistant surgeons that served the Confederate States.
    National Museum of Civil War Medicine | Frederick, MD

Highlighted Events: Sun, May 26

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    James and the Giant Peach - Performing Arts
    An oversize peach serves as a floating ship for a boy and talking bugs. Best for ages 4 to 10.
    Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
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    Delaplane Strawberry Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    It's no coincidence that strawberry festivals fill the latter part of May. That's precisely when you'll finally find the sweet, seedy berries on the vine at local farms, if only for a brief, brilliant month. At Sky Meadows State Park, the strawberry season kicks off with the 20th Delaplane festival, featuring fruit, sweet sundaes, strawberry shortcake and family activities including an antique car show and games.
    Sky Meadows State Park | Delaplane, VA
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    Wallenstein - Performing Arts
    Set during the Thirty Years' War, the play follows a general who is torn between loyalty and power.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    National Memorial Day Concert - Miscellaneous Event
    Celebrate the country's servicemen and women on Memorial Day eve with a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and six military bands, with appearances by singer-songwriter Chris Mann, mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins any Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe. As usual, Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna serve as hosts for the event, which begins at 8 p.m. Gates open to the public at 5 p.m.
    U.S. Capitol | Washington, DC
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    Civil War Weekend - Miscellaneous Event
    Demonstrations, encampments and Confederate field hospital reenactments tell the story of Yorktown during the Peninsula Campaign.
    Colonial National Historic Park | Yorktown, VA
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    UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.
    Security Square Mall | Baltimore, MD
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    Victoria Fu: A Cloud Is Not a Sphere - Miscellaneous Event
    The artist uses film projections and photography to explore the representation and experience of space and memory.
    Flashpoint | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Mon, May 27

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    Happy Hour at Fiola - Bar/Club Event
    Sample classic Italian cocktails for $5, or eight different Italian wines for $6 per glass.
    Fiola | Washington, DC
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    UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.
    Security Square Mall | Baltimore, MD
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Baltimore Orioles
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    Monday Night Trivia Fight at Wonderland - Bar/Club Event
    One of the most crowded, grueling and amusing trivia nights in Washington.
    The Wonderland Ballroom | 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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    Sabor Mondays - Bar/Club Event
    Free admission. Free salsa lessons. Free drinks for women between 9 and 11. Really, you can't lose.
    Lima | Washington, DC
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    Victoria Fu: A Cloud Is Not a Sphere - Miscellaneous Event
    The artist uses film projections and photography to explore the representation and experience of space and memory.
    Flashpoint | Washington, DC
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    Fried Chicken Blue-Plate Special - Food Event
    On Mondays only, Chevy Chase neighborhood favorite Blue 44 offers a tantalizing fried chicken dinner.
    Blue 44 | Washington, DC
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    Vidalia Happy Hour - Bar/Club Event
    Vidalia's fantastic happy hour features modern takes on southern cuisine. Don't miss cocktails made with Cheerwine, Blenheim Hot Ginger Ale and other regional sodas.
    Vidalia | Washington, DC
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    Hora Feliz - Bar/Club Event
    Oyamel's happy hour features discounted margaritas, beer and tacos.
    Oyamel | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tues, May 28

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    A Right Royal Pub Quiz - Bar/Club Event
    A weekly British-style pub quiz has a big reward: A trip for two to London.
    The Queen Vic | Washington, DC
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    Happy Hour at Fiola - Bar/Club Event
    Sample classic Italian cocktails for $5, or eight different Italian wines for $6 per glass.
    Fiola | Washington, DC
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    UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.
    Security Square Mall | Baltimore, MD
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    Why Maui Snared the Sun - Miscellaneous Event
    Maui, a son of a goddess, decides to confront the sun.
    National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3-D - Miscellaneous Event
    A film following World Champion surfer Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer. At the Johnson Imax Theater.
    Smithsonian - Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater | Washington, DC
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    Pele Searches for a Home - Miscellaneous Event
    A film about volcanoes.
    National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Baltimore Orioles
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
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    Alice Walker - Book Event
    Will discuss and sign her two new books, "The Cushion in the Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way" and "The World Will Follow Joy: Turning Madness into Flowers."
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
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    Afternoon Tea - Miscellaneous Event
    The event includes a light lunch and live music.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    JOTTeopardy Quiz Night - Bar/Club Event
    A quiz night best suited to those who want to hang out with their friends, whether they get to play trivia or not.
    Jimmy's Old Town Tavern | Herndon, VA
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