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Today's Editors' Picks

  • Spring Birds and Insects Storytimes - Miscellaneous Event
    Children listen to a story about birds or insects. Best for ages 3 to 6.
    Brookside Nature Center | Wheaton, MD
  • Kids World Cinema - Miscellaneous Event
    Short films from Korea and Spain are screened.
    KORUS House | Washington, DC
  • A Taste of Haiti's Cuisine - Miscellaneous Event
    Sample Haitian food prepared by chef Jose Andres and others.
    Embassy of Haiti | Washington, DC
  • Faces, Not Places Photo Safari - Miscellaneous Event
    Photographer E. David Luria leads a class on photographing faces. At the Sculpture Garden.
    National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and Ice Skating Rink | Washington, DC
  • Robert Edsel - Book Event
    Author and founder-president of the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art will discuss his book "Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation's Treasures from the Nazis follows"
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • 2013 International Vegetarian Food Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    An unlimited sampling of international vegetarian dishes.
    Capital Memorial Church | Washington, DC
  • N Gauge Model Train Show - Miscellaneous Event
    A display of running model trains.
    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum | Fairfax Station, VA
  • Art Signs - Miscellaneous Event
    A gallery talk with a volunteer American Sign Language guide.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's 18th Annual Meeting - Miscellaneous Event
    Local naturalist Alonso Abugattas will be present for the meeting.
    Morven Park | Leesburg, VA
  • Phyllis Theroux - Book Event
    Will discuss "The Good Bishop" her biography of Walter F. Sullivan the long-time bishop of Richmond
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Mon, May 20

  • Opening Shorts - Miscellaneous Event
    Three short films from Italy.
    Embassy of Italy | Washington, DC
  • Vishten - Miscellaneous Event
    DATE: Monday, EVENT: Vishten - CD release of "Mozaik" SHOW TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: IMT Rockville: Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville, MD TICKETS: Tickets: $20 advance, $24 door. Students with ID: $16 advance, $20 door All tickets are general admission. INFORMATION: call 301-960-3655 and visit www.imtfolk.org. ARTIST WEBSITE: www.vishten.net HI RES PHOTOS: http://www.imtfolk.org/html/concerts/2013/2013_0520_Vishten/pictures/Vishten.jpg TAGS: Acadian and Francophone Music from Prince Edward Island, Canada
    St. Mark Presbyterian Church | Rockville, MD
  • CarFit Presentation - Miscellaneous Event
    A program about adapting a car to fit the needs of older adults.
    Hollin Hall Senior Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Mom's Club in the artLab - Miscellaneous Event
    A session for a parent and child to create art, toys and costumes.
    Annmarie Garden | Solomons, MD
  • Orioles - Sports Events
    Vs. the New York Yankees. Alumni autograph session before the game.
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore, MD
  • Batle Beyond the Stars - Miscellaneous Event
    A 1980 film about space people joining space creatures to fight an opponent.
    McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon | Washington, DC
  • Olympia Snowe - Book Event
    The former Republican senator from Maine will discuss her book "Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress"
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
  • Who Lives Here? - Miscellaneous Event
    Children can learn about the different kinds of homes animals build for themselves. At the National Headquarters.
    Izaak Walton League of America | Gaithersburg, MD
  • Cancer on the Job - Employee Rights - Miscellaneous Event
    For anyone affected by cancer, attorney Bill Day will discuss the rights of cancer patients and what to expect when you seek benefits
    Hope Connections for Cancer Support | Bethesda, MD
  • Trimbach Winemaker Dinner - Miscellaneous Event
    Includes a reception, food and wine.
    Open Kitchens Bistro | Falls Church, VA

Highlighted Events: Tues, May 21

  • Workers - Miscellaneous Event
    A comedy about labor and temporary employment.
    West End Cinema | Washington, DC
  • Teacher Tuesdays: Streams and Ponds-Exploring Our Watershed - Miscellaneous Event
    A program for teachers to learn how to meet environmental literacy standards.
    Brookside Nature Center | Wheaton, MD
  • Hear Now! - Miscellaneous Event
    Neenah Ellis, one of the founders of Hear Now speaks.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • Green Fields - Miscellaneous Event
    A film about a young scholar, who travels to the Lithuanian countryside looking for the city of "true Jews."
    District of Columbia Jewish Community Center | Washington, DC
  • 'Random Access Memories' listening party - Bar/Club Event
    The new Daft Punk album--their first proper release in 8 years--has been hyped up to the extreme. To celebrate its release date, U Street Music Hall will be spinning "Random Access Memories" on vinyl through what might be the city's best sound system (at least for dance music). Early arrivals get free posters and other merchandise. If you're younger than 21, you'll have to drop $5 to get in, but it is all ages.
    U Street Music Hall | Washington, DC
  • Oak Ridge Trail Walk - Miscellaneous Event
    A walk on the forest trail to learn about the layers of the forest. Best for ages 3 and older.
    Brookside Nature Center | Wheaton, MD
  • All About Birds - Miscellaneous Event
    Children learn about wings, songs, nests and eggs and walk to watch birds in the woods. Best for ages 3 to 6.
    Locust Grove Nature Center | Bethesda, MD
  • Charles Moore - Book Event
    Will read from his book "Margaret Thatcher: From Grantham to the Falklands."
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
  • Spirited Discourse: Wine and Philanthropy - Miscellaneous Event
    A discussion on charitable giving and social innovation with wine selections.
    Tower Club | Vienna, VA
  • Homeschool Tuesdays - Miscellaneous Event
    A session for home-schooled children.
    Annmarie Garden | Solomons, MD

Highlighted Events: Wed, May 22

  • PACE Program - Miscellaneous Event
    Information on the PACE program providing services to adults in need of medical and nursing care who stay at home.
    Hollin Hall Senior Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Tobie Meyer-Fong - Book Event
    , Kluge Fellow in 2006, discusses his book "What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th Century China.". At the Jefferson Building.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
  • Gallery Talk: Civil War in America - Miscellaneous Event
    A discussion on the contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets when he was assassinated. At the Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery.
    Library of Congress - James Madison Bldg. | Washington, DC
  • Expressions 2013 - Miscellaneous Event
    Live performances, refreshments and the Corcoran Community Portrait Exchange.
    Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Modern Freemasonry and How It Affects Your Money - Miscellaneous Event
    Sam El-Amin lectures.
    Woodridge Neighborhood Library | Washington, DC
  • 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
  • Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey Volume 2, Dance of the Warriors - Miscellaneous Event
    A film about the Komodo dragons of "Dragon Island."
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
  • Alice - Miscellaneous Event
    A story about a woman facing issues in her family life and in her work at a rehabilitation center for young women.
    Avalon Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Yosi and the Superdads - Music Event
    The band performs as part of the Jammin' Juniors concert series.
    McLean Central Park | McLean, VA
  • 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

  • Welcome Spring Campfire Lunch - Miscellaneous Event
    A celebration of spring by campfire includes dessert. Best for ages 1 and older.
    Brookside Nature Center | Wheaton, MD
  • 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
  • Author appearance - Miscellaneous Event
    Daniel Stashower will discuss his book, "The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War."
    Friendship Heights Village Center | Chevy Chase, MD
  • 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
  • Ryan Conner - Miscellaneous Event
    Presented by Cool Cow Comedy Showcase.
    Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse | Arlington, VA
  • Howard Wettstein - Book Event
    A philosophy professor at the University of California, Riverside will discuss his book "The Significance of Religious Experience". At the Jefferson Building.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
  • Opening Reception - Miscellaneous Event
    A reception for the New Direction of Color exhibit.
    Aaron Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Flags of Our Fathers - Miscellaneous Event
    A World War II film starring Ryan Phillippe, Jessie Bradford and Adam Breach about the six United States soldiers who raised the American flag on top of Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi.
    Library of Congress Packard Campus | Culpeper, VA
  • Transeuropae Hotel - Miscellaneous Event
    Four characters search for a Brazilian drum player who disappears and ends up in a parallel reality.
    West End Cinema | Washington, DC
  • Hyattsville Middle School Creative & Performing Arts Program - Miscellaneous Event
    The middle school will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their arts program with a showcase of dance, theatre, music, visual art, poetry and media presentations. At the Kay Theatre.
    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland | College Park, MD

Highlighted Events: Fri, May 24

  • 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
  • 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
  • Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
  • Baltimore Museum Week - Miscellaneous Event
    More than 30 locations participate in a celebration of cultural attractions.
    Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower | Baltimore, MD
  • 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
  • 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
  • Do What I Want Fridays - Bar/Club Event
    On Friday nights, the Gibson's second floor lounge is in the hands of bartenders Duane Sylvester and Frank Jones, who whip up custom drinks without a menu.
    The Gibson | Washington, DC
  • Hora Feliz - Bar/Club Event
    Oyamel's happy hour features discounted margaritas, beer and tacos.
    Oyamel | Washington, DC
  • Happy Hour at Firefly - Bar/Club Event
    Firefly offers well-made classic cocktails for $5 each every weekday.
    Firefly | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sat, May 25

  • 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
  • Firefighting History walking tour - Miscellaneous Event
    Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria
    Friendship Firehouse Museum | Alexandria, VA
  • D.C. United - Miscellaneous Event
    Vs. Portland Timbers
    RFK Stadium | Washington, DC
  • Nationals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Lunch tote giveaway.
    Nationals Park | Washington, DC
  • Civil War Defenses of Washington - Miscellaneous Event
    A bike tour starting in Dupont that follows the off-road trails to Civil War-era remains in the city.
    Fort Dupont Park | Washington, DC
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Prince George's County Wine Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A celebration of Prince George's County and local wineries with food and craft vendors, wine tastings and a wine education class
    Marietta House Museum | Glenn Dale, MD
  • 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
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