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Weekend Events Calendar
May 18th-20th, 2012 |
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Artist Nat Jones Exhibit
Friday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
communities.washingtontimes.com
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Nat Jones is 14 years old and autistic. He cannot communicate verbally, but he does so through his art--beautiful abstract works rendered in watercolor, pastel, crayon, marker and colored pencil. The exhibit runs through Thursday, May 31 and hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Sub-urban Trading Co., 1301 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD
Information: (301) 962-4046; www.adahrosegallery.com
Cost: Free admission
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RIO 2012 Summer Concert Series
Friday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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First Class plays Top 40 and classic rock on the RIO patio. Enjoy a spring evening outdoors!
Location:
RIO patio, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD
Information: (703) 653-8834; www.washingtoniancenter.com
Cost: Free
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Portraits After 5
Friday, May 18, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
www.dtsbco.com
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This evening uses music, dance, new media and visuals to connect with the exhibition "Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter." Korean American artist CYJO, French composer Benoit Granier, American composer Anthony Paul De Ritis and Korean American dancer Dana Tai Soon Burgess all collaborate.
Location:
Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard, 800 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 633-8300; www.si.edu
Cost: Free
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Swing Dance
Friday, May 18, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
www.americanswing.org
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Enjoy an evening of Swing with Big Band-era music from Blue Sky 5!
Location:
Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD
Information: (301) 634-2222; www.glenechopark.org
Cost: $15
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
gaithersburgbookfestival.org
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More than 100 authors gather at this third annual event. You'll find talks, book sales and signings, workshops and activities for children.
Location:
Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds, 31 South Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD
Information: (301) 258-6350; gaithersburgbookfestival.org
Cost: Free
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National Asian Heritage Festival--Fiesta Asia
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, this festival presents entertainment, educational displays, food, children's activities and more.
Location:
Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 3rd and 6th Streets, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 470-0899; asiaheritagefoundation.org
Cost: Free
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The Writer's Center Open House
Saturday, May 19, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
www.writer.org
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Are you an aspiring writer, or just interested in the local literary scene? Come to the Writer's Center Open House and learn about upcoming workshops and events. You can also participate in a raffle drawing and meet the staff.
Location:
The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St. Bethesda, MD
Information: (301) 654-8864; www.writer.org
Cost: Free
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Kazem Davoudian & Ensemble
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.
davoudian.com
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Don't miss this Persian Ensemble performance composed by Kazem Davoudian and directed by Angel Gil-Ordonez.
Location:
Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD
Information: (240) 567-5775; cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/
Cost: $35-$60
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Potomac Hunt Races
Sunday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.
www.potomachuntraces.com
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Enjoy steeple chase and tailgating. In addition to the races, you'll find trolley rides and handcrafted jewelry, hats and clothing.
Location:
Kiplinger Estate, 14401B Partnership Rd. Poolesville, MD
Information: www.potomachuntraces.com
Cost: $30 per vehicle general admission
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Taste of Wheaton
Sunday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.wheatonmd.org
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Sample cuisine from area restaurants, listen to great local bands like The Nighthawks, and give the kids a fun day out complete with rides and children's activities.
Location:
Wheaton Triangle, Grandview Avenue and Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD
Information: (240) 777-8100; www.wheatonmd.org
Cost: Free admission; $1 to $5 per
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Bluebirds Forever Festival
Sunday, May 20, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Learn about the Eastern Bluebird through programs, exhibits and demonstrations.
Location:
Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Dr. Boyds, MD
Information: (301) 972-9396; www.montgomeryparks.org
Cost: Free
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Battleship
(PG-13)
This action adventure film produced and directed by Peter Berg was inspired by the classic Hasbro game. Stars Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgar, Rihanna and Liam Neeson fight a force that threatens the planet's very survival.
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Hysteria
(R)
Somewhat risque, this romantic comedy forges into neglected territory and tells the little-known story of the birth of the vibrator during the Victorian era. Directed by Tanya Wexler, the film's all-star cast includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett.
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Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
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You'll fall in love with this yellow Lab. Quill is trained as a guide dog for the blind and then paired with a blind man named Watanabe. When Watanabe hesitates to rely on Quill, the dog's patient and kind nature win his trust. This heartwarming film is based on a true story.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
(PG-13)
Complications arise as an ensemble cast reacts to planned and unplanned pregnancies. Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks and Brooklyn Decker round out the cast.
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Friday, May 19, 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals
Location:
Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
Click here for more information.
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Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DC Dragon Boat Races & Festival
Location:
Thompson Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave. NW, Washington, DC
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Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto FC vs. DC United
Location:
RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
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Sunday, May 20, 8:30 a.m.
Capitol Hill Classic 10K
Location:
Peabody School, 425 C St. NE and Stanton Park, 4th and C Streets NE, Washington, DC
Click here for more information.
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Maryland Youth Ballet & Karen Reedy Dance
Sunday, May 20, 3:00 p.m.
www.marylandyouthballet.org
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This inspiring show combines ballet from the Maryland Youth Ballet and contemporary dance from Karen Reedy Dance.
Location:
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr. Germantown, MD
Information: (301) 528-2260; www.blackrockcenter.org
Cost: $18
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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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