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Weekend Events Calendar
May 17th-19th, 2013 |
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National Asian Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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This street fair celebrates Asian culture and heritage. You'll find 70 performing groups representing 20 cultures, Pan-Asian cuisine, martial arts, dance and lots of interactive events for kids.
Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue NW (between 3rd and 6th Streets) Washington, DC
Information: (202) 470-0899; www.asiaheritagefoundation.org
Cost: Free
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Bike to Work Day - Gaithersburg Pit Stop
Friday, May 17, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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Some 12,000 people participated in Bike to Work Day last year in the DC metro region. This year, Bike to Work Day features 70 pit stops throughout our area. The City of Gaithersburg offers refreshments, entertainment and raffle prizes, including a chance to win a bicycle. T-shirts are given to the first 12,000 people who register and attend.
Location:
Corner of northbound MD Route 119 (Great Seneca Highway and Orchard Ridge Drive), Gaithersburg, MD
Information: (301) 258-6310, ext. 2324; www.biketoworkmetrodc.org
Cost: Free
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Celebrate Endangered Species Day
Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
www.usbg.gov
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More than 20 booths offer information on plant conservation and endangered plants. You can also tour the U.S. Botanic Garden's endangered species and native plants collections. Activities for children teach about endangered plants and pollinators.
Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 225-8333; www.usbg.gov/events/2013/02/07/celebrate-endangered-species-day
Cost: Free
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Fred Bowen Reading and Discussion
Friday, May 17, 11:00 a.m.
www.fredbowen.com
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Fred Bowen has written 17 books of sports fiction for kids, as well as a picture book biography of Red Sox legend Ted Williams. He's also a regular columnist for the KidsPost section of The Washington Post. Come hear him read from his books and discuss sports at the Library of Congress.
Location:
The Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Montpelier Room, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 707-5221; www.loc.gov/today/pr/2013/13-082.html
Cost: Free
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The Fabulous Exaggerations
Friday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
www.stevehudson.com
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Silver Spring swings with the pop, R&B and classic rock of The Fabulous Exaggerations. Steve Hudson, Ed Lambert and Jeff Watson play everything from Wagon Train to Soul Train.
Location:
Fountain Plaza, Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Information: (301) 203-4184; www.downtownsilverspring.com
Cost: Free
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Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, May 18, 8:00 a.m.
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This two-day festival offers dragon boat racing, Chinese cultural exhibitions and crafts. Please consult website closer to the event for a complete schedule.
Location:
Thompsons Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 333-9543; www.dragonboatdc.com
Cost: Free
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
gaithersburgbookfestival.org
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Now in its fourth year, this festival has grown into one of the region's top literary events. You'll find talks and book signings by national and local authors. More than 100 will be represented, including Mark Shriver, Tom Dunkel, Fred Bowen, Jane Green and Phillip Margolin. Workshops, music and kids' activities are also offered.
Location:
Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds, 31 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD
Information: (301) 258-6350; gaithersburgbookfestival.org
Cost: Free
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SpringFest 2013 Poolesville
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
www.poolesville.com/springfest.html
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Sun, beer and blues out in the country--could it get any better? You can enter a barbecue contest or just watch, sample chef's creations or buy a hearty meal from vendors like Curly Q's BBQ.
Location:
Whalen Commons, 19701 Fisher Lane, Poolesville, MD
Information: (301) 428-8927; www.poolesville.com/springfest.html
Cost: Free admission; $20 for beer and wine tasting
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Opera in the Outfield: Show Boat
Saturday, May 18, 7:00 p.m.
www.kennedy-center.org
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Watch a simulcast of the Washington National Opera performing the classic Show Boat. More than 100 singers, dancers and actors bring this vintage show about a group of entertainers aboard the Cotton Blossom to life.
Location:
Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 675-6287; www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=ONWSB
Cost: Free; $10 to park at Nationals Park
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Edvard Munch: A 150th Anniversary Tribute
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
www.smithsonianmag.com
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The 150th anniversary tribute exhibition opens today with 20 of the Norwegian artist's paintings, including "Two Women on the Shore" and "Madonna." The exhibition continues through July 28.
Location:
National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 737-4215; www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/press/exh/3774.html
Cost: Free
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The Intergalactic Nemesis: A Live-Action Graphic Novel
Sunday, May 19, 1:30 p.m.
www.kennedy-center.org
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Think classic radio drama and comic book art enhanced by modern media and you'll understand the appeal of this show. Three actors voice dozens of characters, one artist creates hundreds of sound effects and one keyboardist performs thousands of notes--all against a two-story backdrop of high-resolution comic book pages.
Location:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 467-4600; www.kennedy-center.org
Cost: $18 for general admission
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NanoTechnology - Discovering a Small World Within
Sunday, May 19, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Hosted by the Rockville Science Center, this Science CafeLite for students and families explores nanotechnology with hands-on exhibits and a discussion with a local scientist working in the field.
Location:
Twinbrook Community Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD
Information: (240) 386-8111; www.rockvillesciencecenter.org
Cost: Free
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Black Rock
(R)
In this thriller directed by Katie Aselton, three childhood friends reunite for a camping weekend. The women meet up with an old classmate and his two friends who have returned from military duty. Camaraderie goes awry, and one of the men is killed. The other two vow vengeance. Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, Katie Aselton and Will Bouvier star.
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Frances Ha
(R)
Greta Gerwig, Adam Driver, Grace Gummer, Mickey Sumner and Patrick Heusinger star in this New York City comedy about a girl discovering her dreams and rising to her aspirations. Noah Baumback directed and co-wrote the story with Gerwig.
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Star Trek Into the Darkness
(PG-13)
J.J. Abrams continues the classic science fiction adventure. Stars include Chris Pine as James Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Mr. Spock, Karl Urban as Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Benedict Cumberbatch as John Harrison and Zoe Saldana as Uhura.
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Stories We Tell
(PG-13)
Writer and Director Sarah Polley charts the illusions and realities of family stories in this pseudo-documentary. Stars include Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan and Mark Polley.
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Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Seek & Find Dr. Bear Family Walk
Location:
Fallsgrove Park, 700 Fallsgrove Dr. Rockville, MD
Click here for more information.
Information:
This is a one-mile, family-friendly walk. Kids will find Dr. Bear and other surprises hiding on the trail. They can also visit with Batman, have their faces painted and more afterwards. The walk benefits the Center for Diagnostic Immunology & Transplantation at Children's National Medical Center.
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Saturday, May 18, 5:00 p.m.
Sporting Kansas vs. DC United
Location:
RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
Click here for more information.
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Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m.
Capitol Hill Classic 10K Run, 3K Run, Kids Run
Location:
Peabody Primary School, 425 C St. NE, Washington, DC
Click here for more information.
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Sunday, May 19, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Creek Clean-Ups
Location:
Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Rd. Rockville, MD
Click here for more information.
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Songs of Hope and Freedom by Rockville Chorus
Sunday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
rockvillechorus.com
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Selections include a medley from My Fair Lady, John Rutter's "Distant Land," Kirke Mechem's "Blow Ye the Trumpet," and "America the Beautiful" by Samuel Ward. The chorus is under the direction of Bryan Seith.
Location:
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr. Gaithersburg, MD
Information: (240) 314-8690; www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre
Cost: Free
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| Content written by Pam Schipper. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions for our weekend events calendar, please contact Editor-in-Chief Monica Boland at monica.bizlinc@gmail.com. If you would like your own calendar, please e-mail Monica or visit www.bizlinc.net. |
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Marjorie Dick Stuart | W.C. & A.N. Miller | 202-362-1300 | Washington , DC 20016 | 240-731-8079
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