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Bethesda Row hosts a weekend of shopping, dining, catwalking and special events

Bethesda Row hosts a weekend of shopping, dining, catwalking and special events Image

The District may not be known for its style, but this weekend thousands of Washington area women will swap their flats for stilettos and head to The Front Row, a weekend of shopping, dining and cat-walking at Bethesda Row.

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Events for Today May

  • Wed 16
  • Thurs 17
  • Fri 18
  • Sat 19
  • Sun 20
  • Mon 21
  • Tues 22

Today's Editors' Picks

  • Lee "Scratch" Perry - Music Event
    The mad genius of reggae is as unstable and unpredictable as ever.
    The State Theatre | Falls Church, VA
  • 1776 - Performing Arts
    The birth of America -- from Philadelphia's Second Continental Congress to the Declaration of Independence -- is explored in this musical.
    Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of English and European Women Writers, 1500-1700 - Exhibit
    An exhibit on the women who wrote in Shakespeare's time but whose work was often never published.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
  • UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    Dancers from Trinidad. A horse act from Russia. French aerialists. There is only one place to see such an international mix of performers: the UniverSoul Circus. Of course, Washington has plenty of local talent, too, and circus goers will be able see local Katoya "Kae J" Johnson dancing with the 360 Dance Crew.
    Capital Plaza Mall | Landover Hills, MD
  • Song 1: Hirshhorn 360-Degree Projection - Exhibit
    Artist Doug Aitken uses 11 high-definition projectors to cast colors and moving images as a sheath of "liquid architecture" onto the Hirshhorn's circular exterior nightly for two months. Observers won't be able to fully absorb the work without walking the edifice's perimeter; but the work fills the air with sound, too. Inspired by the song "I Only Have Eyes for You," the project features versions of the song by Beck, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Devandra Banhart, Mountains and No Age.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • NEXT at the Corcoran - Exhibit
    Works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Science Trivia Night - Miscellaneous Event
    Test your science knowledge at the museum. Beer, wine and other refreshments included in admission fee.
    Marian Koshland Science Museum | Washington, DC
  • Yangzom Brauen - Book Event
    The actress and political activist reads from and discusses "Across Many Mountains: A Tibetan Family's Epic Journey from Oppression to Freedom," the chronicle of her grandmother's and mother's escape from Tibet after the Chinese invasion in 1950. A book signing follows.
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
  • Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert - Music Event
    At the Baird Auditorium.
    National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Unforgettable: A Painter's Brush -- With Iranian Female Artists - Exhibit
    Nurieh Mozaffari's paintings are influenced by Iranian women
    La Maison Francaise - Embassy of France | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, May 17

  • Green Tea Album Release Party - Music Event
    Indulj is the thumping heart of small-room live music on U Street, melding go-go, jazz and R&B. That’s why it’s the ideal place for Green Tea to celebrate the release of her new album. One of many talents born of D.C.’s indie soul scene, her sound can be compared to Jazmine Sullivan or Jennifer Hudson.
    Indulj | Washington, DC
  • The Seafarer - Performing Arts
    Scena Theatre presents Conor McPherson's play about a group of Irish men betting their souls on a card game.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
  • 1776 - Performing Arts
    The birth of America -- from Philadelphia's Second Continental Congress to the Declaration of Independence -- is explored in this musical.
    Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC
  • UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    Dancers from Trinidad. A horse act from Russia. French aerialists. There is only one place to see such an international mix of performers: the UniverSoul Circus. Of course, Washington has plenty of local talent, too, and circus goers will be able see local Katoya "Kae J" Johnson dancing with the 360 Dance Crew.
    Capital Plaza Mall | Landover Hills, MD
  • NEXT at the Corcoran - Exhibit
    Works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of English and European Women Writers, 1500-1700 - Exhibit
    An exhibit on the women who wrote in Shakespeare's time but whose work was often never published.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
  • Song 1: Hirshhorn 360-Degree Projection - Exhibit
    Artist Doug Aitken uses 11 high-definition projectors to cast colors and moving images as a sheath of "liquid architecture" onto the Hirshhorn's circular exterior nightly for two months. Observers won't be able to fully absorb the work without walking the edifice's perimeter; but the work fills the air with sound, too. Inspired by the song "I Only Have Eyes for You," the project features versions of the song by Beck, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Devandra Banhart, Mountains and No Age.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • National Philharmonic and Friends - Music Event
    The Philharmonic is joined by violist Julius Wirth, cellist Lori Barnet, pianist Kathryn Brake and violinists Jody Gatwood and Claudia Chudacoff to perform works by Debussy
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
  • Art of the Ancient Americas - Miscellaneous Event
    Art of the Ancient Americas will be featured through performances and lectures.
    Walters Art Museum | Baltimore, MD
  • Zoofari - Miscellaneous Event
    More than 100 area restaurants participate in this food tasting event to benefit the Zoo. Participants include Brasserie Beck, Estadio, Hank's Oyster Bar, Mintwood and more.
    National Zoological Park - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Fri, May 18

  • ShirLaLa - Music Event
    With funky, colorful hair and an upbeat attitude, ShirLaLa (real name: Shira Kline) takes Jewish holidays and traditions and gives them a musical, kid-friendly soundtrack. (Think "Shabbat Bamba" to the tune of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba.") ShirLaLa performs as part of the Washington Jewish Music Festival, and the show will be a part of a Shabbat service and dinner. Reservations are required by May 15. Best for age 5 and younger.
    District of Columbia Jewish Community Center | Washington, DC
  • 1776 - Performing Arts
    The birth of America -- from Philadelphia's Second Continental Congress to the Declaration of Independence -- is explored in this musical.
    Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC
  • The Seafarer - Performing Arts
    Scena Theatre presents Conor McPherson's play about a group of Irish men betting their souls on a card game.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
  • Song 1: Hirshhorn 360-Degree Projection - Exhibit
    Artist Doug Aitken uses 11 high-definition projectors to cast colors and moving images as a sheath of "liquid architecture" onto the Hirshhorn's circular exterior nightly for two months. Observers won't be able to fully absorb the work without walking the edifice's perimeter; but the work fills the air with sound, too. Inspired by the song "I Only Have Eyes for You," the project features versions of the song by Beck, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Devandra Banhart, Mountains and No Age.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    Dancers from Trinidad. A horse act from Russia. French aerialists. There is only one place to see such an international mix of performers: the UniverSoul Circus. Of course, Washington has plenty of local talent, too, and circus goers will be able see local Katoya "Kae J" Johnson dancing with the 360 Dance Crew.
    Capital Plaza Mall | Landover Hills, MD
  • Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of English and European Women Writers, 1500-1700 - Exhibit
    An exhibit on the women who wrote in Shakespeare's time but whose work was often never published.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
  • NEXT at the Corcoran - Exhibit
    Works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Annmarie After Hours - Exhibit
    A reception for "Fairies in the Garden: A Magical Fairy House Exhibit" includes music, wine and hors d'ouevres.
    Annmarie Garden | Solomons, MD
  • The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys - Music Event
    The Black Keys are living the dream. These guys started out playing the small clubs as a little rock duo from Akron, Ohio, and now they sell out places like Verizon Center. The smash hit "Lonely Boy" will most likely be part of tonight's agenda, and the agenda will likely be full.
    Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
  • Love Seed Mama Jump - Music Event
    Part of Friday Night Live!, this six-piece band from Dewey Beach plays guitar-driven rock.
    Herndon Town Green | Herndon, VA

Highlighted Events: Sat, May 19

  • Gaithersburg Book Festival - Book Event
    Author Tom Angleberger, who's penned "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" and "Darth Paper Strikes Back," will be one of the many authors speaking at the festival. A wide array of authors - of bestsellers and children's literature -- will be on hand to discuss and sign their books. The event also features a Children's Village, coffee house entertainment and writing workshops.
    Gaithersburg City Hall | Gaithersburg, MD
  • Yoga on the Mall - Miscellaneous Event
    DC Yoga Week culminates with a free outdoor practice. Events begin with a kid-friendly class at 1:30 followed by an acro-yoga demonstration at 2 and a 90-minute all-level class at 3.
    Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
  • Montana State Society Annual Testicle Festival - Bar/Club Event
    It's a Montana tradition: all-you-can-eat rocky mountain oysters, all-you-can-drink beer and live country music by the Wil Gravatt Band.
    American Legion Post 139 - Arlington | Arlington, VA
  • The Three Quests of Princess Camilla - Performing Arts
    With its Federal-style mansion and grand gardens, Oatlands is a perfect place for you and your little princess to enjoy this outdoor play about an ailing princess who goes on a journey to regain her health. Princes are also welcome to enjoy StageCoach Theatre Company's show, followed by a sword-fighting demonstration.
    Oatlands Plantation | Leesburg, VA
  • Joint Service Open House - Miscellaneous Event
    For local aircraft enthusiasts, Andrews Air Force Base's Joint Service Open House and Air Show is the highlight of the year. Get up close to World War II-era fighter planes and bombers or today's high-tech helicopters, giant cargo planes and armored vehicles. The program includes the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team.
    Andrews Air Force Base | Camp Springs, MD
  • 1776 - Performing Arts
    The birth of America -- from Philadelphia's Second Continental Congress to the Declaration of Independence -- is explored in this musical.
    Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC
  • The Seafarer - Performing Arts
    Scena Theatre presents Conor McPherson's play about a group of Irish men betting their souls on a card game.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
  • UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    Dancers from Trinidad. A horse act from Russia. French aerialists. There is only one place to see such an international mix of performers: the UniverSoul Circus. Of course, Washington has plenty of local talent, too, and circus goers will be able see local Katoya "Kae J" Johnson dancing with the 360 Dance Crew.
    Capital Plaza Mall | Landover Hills, MD
  • NEXT at the Corcoran - Exhibit
    Works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Song 1: Hirshhorn 360-Degree Projection - Exhibit
    Artist Doug Aitken uses 11 high-definition projectors to cast colors and moving images as a sheath of "liquid architecture" onto the Hirshhorn's circular exterior nightly for two months. Observers won't be able to fully absorb the work without walking the edifice's perimeter; but the work fills the air with sound, too. Inspired by the song "I Only Have Eyes for You," the project features versions of the song by Beck, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Devandra Banhart, Mountains and No Age.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sun, May 20

  • Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Thompson Square - Music Event
    Get ready to sing along to some anthems at this outdoor show by the country trio.
    Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
  • Sound Bites - Music Event
    A food festival benefiting DC Central Kitchen, Soundbites features restaurants including Mandu, Shake Shack, Room 11, Jackie's and Indique serving up food, while bands and DJs -- including DJ Eric Hilton, Bones Fur Feather, the Archives and Nappy Riddem -- play indoors on the 9:30 club stage. Admission includes tastings.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
  • Peter Himmelman - Music Event
    As a children's musician, Himmelman can take a childhood experience like flying a kite and explain why it's so magical. Grammy-nominated for his work, he comes to the city as part of the Washington Jewish Music Festival. His concert will includes a dinner and a moon bounce.
    Ohev Sholom–The National Synagogue | Washington, DC
  • The Three Quests of Princess Camilla - Performing Arts
    With its Federal-style mansion and grand gardens, Oatlands is a perfect place for you and your little princess to enjoy this outdoor play about an ailing princess who goes on a journey to regain her health. Princes are also welcome to enjoy StageCoach Theatre Company's show, followed by a sword-fighting demonstration.
    Oatlands Plantation | Leesburg, VA
  • Joint Service Open House - Miscellaneous Event
    For local aircraft enthusiasts, Andrews Air Force Base's Joint Service Open House and Air Show is the highlight of the year. Get up close to World War II-era fighter planes and bombers or today's high-tech helicopters, giant cargo planes and armored vehicles. The program includes the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team.
    Andrews Air Force Base | Camp Springs, MD
  • The Seafarer - Performing Arts
    Scena Theatre presents Conor McPherson's play about a group of Irish men betting their souls on a card game.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
  • Rapunzel - Performing Arts
    Stuck up in a remote tower and guarded by a witch, Rapunzel doesn't know what she is missing until a prince stumbles onto the scene. But this familiar tale has a slightly different twist: the witch isn't all that evil. In fact she is simply protecting Rapunzel from the evils of the world outside like any good parent. And like any true 16-year-old, Rapunzel is eager to see the world beyond her tower.
    Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
  • Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of English and European Women Writers, 1500-1700 - Exhibit
    An exhibit on the women who wrote in Shakespeare's time but whose work was often never published.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
  • UniverSoul Circus - Performing Arts
    Dancers from Trinidad. A horse act from Russia. French aerialists. There is only one place to see such an international mix of performers: the UniverSoul Circus. Of course, Washington has plenty of local talent, too, and circus goers will be able see local Katoya "Kae J" Johnson dancing with the 360 Dance Crew.
    Capital Plaza Mall | Landover Hills, MD
  • NEXT at the Corcoran - Exhibit
    Works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Mon, May 21

  • Damien Jurado, JBM - Music Event
    Folk troubadour.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
  • The Birth of Hip-Hop in France and the US - Miscellaneous Event
    Learn about the rise of hip hop in two different cultures with musicians and dancers.
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
  • 150th Anniversary Celebration Open House - Miscellaneous Event
    Celebrate 150 years of the museum with tours, exhibits and more.
    National Museum of Health and Medicine | Silver Spring, MD
  • Cheese Class - Miscellaneous Event
    Featuring three rose wines and six spring cheeses with accompaniments.
    Seasonal Pantry | Washington, DC
  • Wine Dinner - Food Event
    Four-course meal featuring rose.
    Bastille | Alexandria, VA
  • A Culinary Journey Through India - Food Event
    Chef K.N. Vinod and culinary historian Surfy Rahman speak about India's regional cuisines and contemporary interpretations during a buffet dinner. Sponsored by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
    Indique Heights | Chevy Chase, MD
  • Lamb Jam - Miscellaneous Event
    A cooking competition with dozens of local chefs concocting lamb dishes.
    Eastern Market | Washington, DC
  • Asparagus and Wine Dinner - Food Event
    Three-course meal featuring the spring vegetable.
    Open Kitchens Bistro | Falls Church, VA
  • Washington National Opera - Music Event
    The group takes on "Nabucco," Verdi's early and popular opera about the ancient Babylonian Jews. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tues, May 22

  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Indonesia and Islam: Roots of Cultural Creativity - Miscellaneous Event
    Jared Koller, a researcher for the Smithsonian's Asian cultural history program at the Natural History Museum, discusses the history of Islam here, from its introduction through trade in the 11th century to its modern vibrancy and the blending of Islam with Buddhist, Christian, and Hindu influences that has produced distinctive art, architecture, textiles and literature
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Junie B. Jones - Performing Arts
    TheatreWorks presents the play about a girl and her adventures in first grade. At the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
    Center for the Arts - George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
  • The Gaithersburg Community Chorus - Music Event
    Performing Mozart's "Requiem"
    Asbury Methodist Village's Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center | Gaithersburg, MD
  • Things I Tried that Died - Miscellaneous Event
    A talk by Azalea and rhododendron expert Don Hyatt on his trials and tribulations growing these shrubs. Proceeds support White Gardens, a new public garden park in Falls Church.
    Green Spring Gardens | Alexandria, VA
  • Biodiversity day - Miscellaneous Event
    For ages 5-7, learn about wildlife through games, stories and a hike
    National Wildlife Visitor Center | Laurel, MD
  • Italian Wines of Damilano - Miscellaneous Event
    Wines include Arneis, Barbera, Nebbiolo d'Alba and Barolo.
    Chain Bridge Cellars | McLean, VA
  • The Arkives - Bar/Club Event
    Crowds pack the house to listen to reggae and dancehall DJs on weekends, but it's more fun to stop by on Tuesdays when the Arkives band - and occasional guests from Jamaica - performs old-school ska and rocksteady classics.
    Patty Boom Boom | Washington, DC
  • Free Wine Tasting - Bar/Club Event
    Let an expert guide you through free tastings of two wines every Tuesday night at Bistrot Lepic. No, there's no catch.
    Bistrot Lepic | Washington, DC
  • Happy Hour at Cafe Mozart - Bar/Club Event
    Cheap liters of German beer and bratwurst platters bring a slice of Bavaria to downtown Washington.
    Cafe Mozart | Washington, DC
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