Drink like a Draper

Bars that capture the "Mad Men" vibe | Viewing parties

Photo: AP Photo/AMC Frank Ockenfels

FotoWeek DC

Photography abounds starting Saturday, including Amit Mehta's shot (above) at Fixation. | More FotoWeek

Photo: Courtesy of FotoWeek DC 2009

Special forces

George Clooney discovers unique ways to defend America in "The Men Who Stare at Goats."

Photo: Overture Films

A twist on typical

Warrenton's Black Bear Bistro may look like a regular pub, but the chow offerings are far from ordinary.

Photo: Dayna Smith/For The Washington Post

 
 

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Making progress at Arena Stage

Making progress at Arena Stage Image

The time is nearing for Arena Stage to move out of its temporary Crystal City digs and into the new 200,000-foot facility at Maine Avenue and Sixth Street SW. True, the center won't be ready until Arena's 2010/2011 season, but judging from this exclusive time-lapse video, there's been major progress since construction began in January of '08. The ...

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Events Calendar

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  • Nov 10
  • Nov 11
  • Nov 12
  • Nov 13
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Today's Editors' Picks

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    Flip Orley - Performing Arts
    The stand-up hypnotist has been entertaining for nearly two decades. Scoff if you will, but you are guaranteed to bust a gut.
    The Improv | Washington, DC
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    Operation Smile Fundraiser - Bar/Club Event
    Play mini-golf and drink beers to raise money for charity.
    H Street Country Club | Washington, DC
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    Lego Master Build - Miscellaneous Event
    Now here's a different kind of artificial tree. Help construct a 12-foot tall Christmas tree out of Legos.
    Arundel Mills Mall | Hanover, MD
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    Hooked on 'Mad Men' - Bar/Club Event
    Say farewell to another season of "Mad Men" with 1960s cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the final episode on flat-screen TVs.
    Hook | Washington, DC
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    Gentleman Jesse and His Men - Music Event
    Absurdly catchy power pop that's a little rough around the edges, but the looseness only adds to the fun. With the Spectacles and (Stop Worrying and) Love the Bomb.
    Quarry House Tavern | Silver Spring, MD
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    Kids Euro Festival - Performing Arts
    See "Pippi Longstrocking," children's films or magic shows, acrobats or Greek music at this month-long festival of 150 free events for kids.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Travel Tales Too - Performing Arts
    Jane Franklin Dance performs dances reminiscent of the company's last 12 years.
    Gunston Arts Center | Arlington, VA
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    Bhagmati - Performing Arts
    The dance depicts the true love story between a Muslim king and a Hindu commoner in Mogul India. Presented by Kuchipudi Kalanidhi.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | Washington, DC
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    Pedro Volta - Performing Arts
    The Spanish magician performs a show called Sueos Alucinantes (Amazing Dreams) which promises to send adults back to their childhood and children into a magical world. Part of Kids Euro Festival 2009.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Monday, November 9

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    Kids Euro Festival - Performing Arts
    See "Pippi Longstrocking," children's films or magic shows, acrobats or Greek music at this month-long festival of 150 free events for kids.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs - Music Event
    The power-pop icon and the Bangles singer have teamed up to perform under the moniker Sid 'n' Susie in support of a new covers album that pays tribute to songs from the '70s.
    Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD
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    Storytelling in a Digital World - Miscellaneous Event
    NPR and National Geographic join forces to discuss the evolution of photography hosted by Jacki Lyden with a panel that includes NPR's multimedia director Keith Jenkins, NPR producer Andrea Hsu, photographer Stephen Alvarez and managing editor of National Geographic online, Rob Covey.
    National Geographic Society - Grosvenor Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Lenka - Music Event
    Young Australian singer-songwriter. With Colin Smith.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    The Swell Season - Music Event
    Stars of the movie "Once" play their romantic songs. With Doveman.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Aiculina's World - Performing Arts
    The Slovakian puppet theater company presents "Prbehy z prdelnho koa" ("Stories from the Laundry") in which storytellers and the audience improvise with everyday clothes. Part of Kids Euro Festival 2009.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Hope Operas - Performing Arts
    Local directors stage 15-minute theatrical episodes on five consecutive Mondays to benefit charity.
    Miss Pixie's Furnishings & Whatnot | Washington, DC
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    Staged reading of "Ruined" - Performing Arts
    A reading of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama about a mining town in the Congo.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, November 10

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    Numero's Eccentric Soul Revue - Music Event
    Concert presented by the archival label that digs up the finest soul/funk/R&B lost classics from decades past.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Marissa Nadler and Alela Diane - Music Event
    Dreamy folk songs that lure the listener in.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Works Progress Administration - Music Event
    A California folk-rock group featuring members of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek and regular collaborators of Tom Petty and Elvis Costello.
    Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD
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    Basshound - Music Event
    Funk fusionists.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Rob Thomas - Music Event
    Lead singer of Matchbox Twenty out on his own. With OneRepublic and Carolina Liar.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Thad Wilson Duo - Music Event
    Trumpeter blends jazz, blues, gospel and hints of hip-hop.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Sticky Rice Karaoke - Bar/Club Event
    Choose from thousands of rock songs -- "from A-Ha to White Zombie" -- and sip $2 Tecates.
    Sticky Rice | Washington, DC
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    SpeakeasyDC Open Mike - Bar/Club Event
    Share your stories at the monthly open mike.
    Station 9 | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, November 11

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    Capital Food Fight - Miscellaneous Event
    NOTE: This event is sold out. A fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen, the Capital Food Fight pits the area's top cooks against each other in a battle for the title of best chef.
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Milton Nascimento - Music Event
    Brazilian music icon.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Lamb of God - Music Event
    Richmond-based heavy metal band manages to carve out its own sound. With Darkest Hour, Periphery and This Or the Apocalypse.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Bob Dylan - Music Event
    The most influential songwriter of the 20th century keeps things plenty interesting in the 21st. Just don't expect to understand anything he's saying, as usual.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Adding Machine: A Musical - Performing Arts
    A musical reworking of Elmer Rice's play about technology downsizing humanity.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
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    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Dixie Power Trio - Music Event
    This Dixieland "trio" that plays rock actually has four members.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Edward Burtynsky and the Industrial Sublime - Miscellaneous Event
    The artist discusses his "Oil" exhibition as well as his career in photography.
    Corcoran College of Art and Design | Washington, DC
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    Works Progress Administration - Music Event
    A California folk-rock group featuring members of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek and regular collaborators of Tom Petty and Elvis Costello.
    Wolf Trap - The Barns | Vienna, VA

Highlighted Events: Thursday, November 12

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    Going Out Guide Happy Hour - Bar/Club Event
    In November, the Going Out Gurus's monthly happy hour takes over the vodka-themed Russia House.
    Russia House Restaurant and Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles - Music Event
    Hard rockin' honky tonk from Boston. With Eilen Jewell.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    Step Afrika! - Performing Arts
    The high-energy, percussive dance group performs an anniversary program featuring some of the company's most celebrated works.
    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland | College Park, MD
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    Museum Shop Around - Miscellaneous Event
    Shop for your holiday gifts from the collections of 15 Washington-area museum shops.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Dracula - Performing Arts
    Watch your neck at Synetic Theater's blood-curdling production.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    Adding Machine: A Musical - Performing Arts
    A musical reworking of Elmer Rice's play about technology downsizing humanity.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
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    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Don Henley - Music Event
    Eagles star back on his own after a reunion tour.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Krister Dahlstrom - Music Event
    Classical guitarist. Presented by the Embassy of Sweden.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, November 13

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    Slumberland Records 20th Anniversary Party - Music Event
    Influential, original indie-pop label originally based in D.C. celebrates 20 years if jangly greatness. Featuring Crystal Stilts, Brown Recluse the Ropers and many others.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Step Afrika! - Performing Arts
    The high-energy, percussive dance group performs an anniversary program featuring some of the company's most celebrated works.
    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland | College Park, MD
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    Museum Shop Around - Miscellaneous Event
    Shop for your holiday gifts from the collections of 15 Washington-area museum shops.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Dracula - Performing Arts
    Watch your neck at Synetic Theater's blood-curdling production.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    Adding Machine: A Musical - Performing Arts
    A musical reworking of Elmer Rice's play about technology downsizing humanity.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Free Night of Theater - Performing Arts
    Get two free tickets to one of a wide variety of productions from Shakespeare Theatre Company's "The Alchemist" to Synetic Theatre's haunting restaging of "Dracula." No, there's no catch. Just be ready with your pick when the offer begins Oct. 1 at noon.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    The Art of Collecting Photography - Exhibit
    Gallery owner and arts dealer Kathleen Ewing discusses what to look for when collecting photography.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
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    The New York Festival of Song - Music Event
    Steven Blier and Michael Barrett lead a program of American songwriting teams such as the Gershwin brothers, Bernstein, Comden & Green, Rodgers & Hart, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and others. Presented by the Vocal Arts Society.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Saturday, November 14

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    Cedric the Entertainer - Performing Arts
    The comedian was one of the "Original Kings of Comedy."
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    Goodie Mob - Music Event
    A full reunion for the '90s Atlanta hip-hop stars, including vocalist Cee-Lo, who experienced breakthrough success with Gnarls Barkley.
    The Scene | Washington, DC
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    Nneka and See-I - Music Event
    All ages show featuring ESL Music's reggae stalwarts and an emerging afropean soul star.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    Barrio Grrrl! - Performing Arts
    A musical about a nine-year-old girl and her imaginary friend saving the neighborhood.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Museum Shop Around - Miscellaneous Event
    Shop for your holiday gifts from the collections of 15 Washington-area museum shops.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Dracula - Performing Arts
    Watch your neck at Synetic Theater's blood-curdling production.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    Adding Machine: A Musical - Performing Arts
    A musical reworking of Elmer Rice's play about technology downsizing humanity.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    FotoWeek DC - Exhibit
    Gallery exhibitions, lunchtime lectures and a photo contest are all part of a celebration of the art of photography for the second annual FotoWeek festival.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise - Exhibit
    One of the best known African American art studios provides about 100 photographs taken locally over the last century.
    National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Free Night of Theater - Performing Arts
    Get two free tickets to one of a wide variety of productions from Shakespeare Theatre Company's "The Alchemist" to Synetic Theatre's haunting restaging of "Dracula." No, there's no catch. Just be ready with your pick when the offer begins Oct. 1 at noon.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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