http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/columns/weekendsbest?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestWeekend's Besten-us1514020http://www.washingtonpost.comhttp://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gifhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23706-2005Mar10.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23706-2005Mar10.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT More than 40 dealers will display hundreds of saltwater boats, motor yachts, ski boats and other water craft, and vendors will promote their nautical products and services at the 10th annual National Capital Boat Show, Friday from 2 to 9, Saturday from 10 to 8 and Sunday from 10 to 5 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. Admission is $8, ages 6 to 16 $2, younger free. Call 703-378-0910.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4079-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4079-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT  The Ballyshaners sponsor the 24th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday starting at 12:30 in Old Town Alexandria. Bagpipe bands, Irish dance troupes and other units will form at West and King streets and march along King Street to Fairfax Street. Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley is this year's grand marshal. Before the parade, a classic car show opens at 10 on North Pitt Street, and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosts a fun dog show at 10:30 in Market Square, 301 King St. The parade and other activities are free. Free DASH shuttle buses will operate from the King Street Metro station. Call 703-237-2199.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50192-2005Feb24.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50192-2005Feb24.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington D.C. hosts its 16th annual International Tourist Guide Day Saturday, with free motorcoach and walking tours focusing on the theme "World War II Sites in Our Nation's Capital." The 3 1/2-hour bus tours leave at 9 a.m. from the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, and the line forms early. Walking tours, each lasting about 90 minutes, leave from the White House Visitors Center, 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, every 15 minutes from 10 to noon. No tickets or reservations are needed. Call 202-298-9425.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25816-2005Feb15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25816-2005Feb15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTThe innovative Mark Morris Dance Group performs a new work, "Violet Cavern," set to a jazz score by the Bad Plus, and the 1993 "Mosaic and United," Friday and Saturday at 8 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall at George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. Tickets cost $21 to $42 from Tickets.com. To order, call 703-218-6500 (service charges added); for information, call 703-993-8888.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14099-2005Feb10.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14099-2005Feb10.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTCelebrate the Year of the Rooster at the Chinese New Year Parade, with marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, and other performers, Sunday at 2 in Washington's Chinatown. The parade will travel along H Street NW between Sixth and Seventh streets, and then around the block along Sixth, Seventh and I streets. Call 202-393-7838.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60502-2005Feb3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60502-2005Feb3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT "Andre Kertesz," a retrospective of 120 works spanning the photographer's 70-year career in Budapest, Paris and New York, opens Sunday and remains up through May 15 in the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW (Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial). The gallery is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 to 5 and Sundays from 11 to 6. Call 202-737-4215 (TDD: 202-842-6176).]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41545-2005Jan27.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41545-2005Jan27.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT Puppeteer Hobey Ford spins his "World Tales," adaptations of stories from the American West, China, West Africa and "Aesop's Fables," Friday at 7, Saturday at 11 and 1, and Sunday at 1 in the Kennedy Center Theater Lab. The show is recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets cost $14. Call 202-467-4600 (TDD: 202-416-8524).]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23784-2005Jan20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23784-2005Jan20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTGet a close look at more than 500 powerboats as long as 50 feet and explore marine goods and services by more than 150 vendors at the Baltimore Boat Show, opening Saturday and continuing through Jan. 30 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. Other events during the show include a tournament by professional volleyball teams on a full-size sand court, shows by a water-skiing squirrel and toy boat-building workshops for children. The schedule: Saturday and Jan. 29 from 11 to 8, Sunday and Jan. 30 from 11 to 6, and Monday through Jan. 28 from noon to 8. Admission is $8, ages 6 to 12 $4, younger free. Call 410-649-7360.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6545-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6545-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT The Washington Performing Arts Society's 300-voice Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Mass Choir, joined by guest vocalist Beverly Crawford, dancers and musicians, sings Sunday at 3 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall (Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, with free shuttles). The program includes a tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Tickets cost $25 to $55; call 202-467-4600.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53259-2005Jan6.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53259-2005Jan6.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTThe fabled Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg opens its lavish new production of Prokofiev's "Cinderella" Tuesday in the Kennedy Center Opera House (Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, with free shuttles). The schedule: Tuesday through Jan. 14 at 7:30, Jan. 15 at 1:30 and 7:30, and Jan. 16 at 1:30. Tickets cost $47 to $112. "Cinderella" is the first show in a two-week visit by the combined Kirov companies. The ballet, opera and orchestra will stage "The Kirov Spectacular" Jan. 18-22, and the opera and orchestra will perform Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov" Jan. 21-23. Call 202-467-4600 or visit www.kennedy-center.org.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36305-2004Dec30.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36305-2004Dec30.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT More than 125 communities in the United States, Canada and New Zealand usher in the new year at family-friendly, alcohol-free First Night arts festivals. Celebrate 2005 at these local First Nights:]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22177-2004Dec23.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22177-2004Dec23.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTKathy Mattea, twice named female vocalist of the year by the Country Music Association, sings her "Songs and the Season" blend of holiday classics and her own hits Sunday at 8 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall (Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU, with free shuttles). Tickets cost $32 to $47.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4661-2004Dec16.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4661-2004Dec16.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTThe Kennedy Center Concert Hall will be brimming with the sounds of the season this week:]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28328-2004Dec2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28328-2004Dec2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTMore than 100 Scottish clan units, pipe and drum bands, reenactment groups, dance troupes and others will march through the streets of Old Town Alexandria Saturday at 10:30 in the 34th annual Scottish Christmas Walk. Olympic gymnast Courtney Kupets is grand marshal. The route begins at Wilkes and South Pitt streets and winds through the city to Wolfe and South Washington streets. Call 703-549-0111.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13489-2004Nov25.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13489-2004Nov25.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT The City of Alexandria kicks off its holiday celebration with its annual tree-lighting ceremony Friday at 7 in Market Square, 301 King St. Officials will speak and local ensembles will perform, followed by a community singalong. Call 703-883-4686.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60036-2004Nov18.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60036-2004Nov18.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMTAbout 185 artists and artisans selected from more than 1,000 applicants will display their museum-quality sculpture, glass, ceramics, furniture and other creations at the 17th annual Washington Craft Show Friday from 10 to 8, Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from 11 to 5 at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW (Metro: Mount Vernon Square-Convention Center). Admission is $12, seniors $11, under 12 free. Call 202-249-3000 or www.craftsamericashows.com.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42614-2004Nov11.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42614-2004Nov11.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT Weekend will publish its annual guide to Christmas, Hanukah and other winter holiday activities on Dec. 3. If you would like us to list your concert, pageant, children's show or similar event, mail a description -- with dates and times, prices, street address and a telephone number that we may print -- to Holiday Happenings, Weekend, The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071-5650. This is in addition to information you may wish to submit for our regular weekly listings. Our deadline is Nov. 19. Craft fairs and religious services cannot be included.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25234-2004Nov4.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25234-2004Nov4.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT Weekend will publish its annual guide to Christmas, Hanukah and other winter holiday activities on Dec. 3. If you would like us to list your concert, pageant, children's show or similar event, mail a description -- with dates and times, prices, street address and a telephone number that we may print -- to Holiday Happenings, Weekend, The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071-5650. This is in addition to information you may wish to submit for our regular weekly listings. Our deadline is Nov. 19. Craft fairs and religious services cannot be included.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51373-2004Oct21.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbesthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51373-2004Oct21.html?nav=rss_style/columns/weekendsbestFri, 11 Mar 2005 8:46:35 GMT Weekend will publish its annual guide to Christmas, Hanukah and other winter holiday activities on Dec. 3. If you would like us to list your concert, pageant, children's show or similar event, mail a description -- with dates and times, prices, street address and a telephone number that we may print -- to Holiday Happenings, Weekend, The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071-5650. This is in addition to information you may wish to submit for our regular weekly listings. Our deadline is Nov. 19. Craft fairs and religious services cannot be included.]]>