January
2006
to top |
Sunday,
January 1 | New Years Day 2006 |
|
January
Showtimes:
Winter entertainment abounds in the area! | •
Arena Stage • Through February 5 - Damn Yankees • January 20 through March
5 - Awake and Sing! / Call 202-488-3300 for information• The Clarice Smith
Performing Arts Center • January 27 & 28 - Joe Goode Performance Group
Grace and Hometown • January 31 through February 1 - Tennessee Monkey Trial /
Call 301-405-7847 for information• Folger Shakespeare Library Theatre •
January 19 through February 26 - Measure for Measure / Call 202-547-1122
for information• Ford's Theatre • January 14 through February 19 - Trying
/ Call 202-347-4833 for information• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts • Through January 2 - Alice by Whoopi Goldberg • Through January 15
- Wicked • January 7 through 29 - The Subject Was Roses • January 10 - The
Dryden String Quartet • January 13 through January 15 - Black Boy • January
26 - Misha and Cipa Dichter, piano • January 17 through January 22 - National
Ballet of Canada: Swan Lake • January 26 through 29 - Protégés: The International
Ballet Academy Festival • January 28 - Randy Weston's African Rhythms Quintet
• January 31 through February 5 - American Ballet Theatre: Mixed Repertory
and Romeo and Juliet / Call 202-467-4600 for information• The Music Center
at Strathmore • January 7 - National Philharmonic: Vivaldi's Four Seasons • January
14 - The Derek Trucks Band • January 26 - BSO - Riders in the Sky / Call 301-
581-5100 for information • The National Theatre • Through January 21 -
Les Miserables / Call 202-628-6161 for information• Signature Theatre • Through
January 7 - Cabaret Series • January 10 through February 18 - Nevermore / Call
703-218-6500 for information• The Shakespeare Theatre • Through January
8 - The Comedy of Errors • January 24 through March 29 - Don Juan / Call
202-547-1122 for information • The State Theatre • January 6 - Soldiers
Of Jah Army • January 13 - Carl Filipiak - A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix • January
14 - January All-Stars • January 20 - Smithereens plus Full Minute Of Mercury
• January 21 - The Speaks plus JunkFood with guest Soul Lip / Call 703-237-0300for
information • The Studio Theatre • January 11 through February 5 - Autobahn •
Throughout January - The Labute Readings / Call 202-332-3300 for
information• Warner Theatre • January 1 - Evita • January 24 through 29 - Tuesdays
with Morrie / Call 202-783-4000 for information• Wolf Trap Farm Park for
the Performing Arts - Barns of Wolf Trap • January 6 - Chris Smither • January
13 - Steve Forbert • January 14 - Debi Smith & Friends • January 15 - Paul
Cebar & The Milwaukeeans • January 18 - Chris Thile & Mike Marshall • January
19 - Daby Touré • January 20 - Kennedy Center Chamber Players • January 21 - John
Jennings & Friends • January 25 - Chuck Brown • January 26 - Nathan & The
Zydeco Cha Chas • January 27 - Cravin’ Dogs • January 28 - John Eaton / Call
703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company • January 30
through March 5 - Velvet Sky / Call 202-393-3939 for information |
| Washington Wizards of the NBA |
The National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington
Wizards at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and
ticket information. |
| Washington
Capitals of the NHL | The NHL season is on-going, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200 for
games dates, times and ticket information. |
Saturdays
in January | Midwinter Blues' Blues at Tarara Winery
- Fireside wine tastings with live blues or jazz played from Noon to 4pm. / 11am
to 5 pm / Northern Virginia / Loudoun County / Tarara Winery / 13648 Tarara Lane
/ Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information |
Through
January 6 | The Holidays at Mount Vernon - See
George Washington’s magnificent home as it would have been decorated for the holidays
during his lifetime. / Open both Christmas and New Year’s Day / Mount Vernon Estate
and Gardens / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Monday, January 16 |
Martin Luther King Day - The year’s first great three day weekend, with
celebrations throughout the city. Plan a getaway for two in Washington. The District
is a great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping, concerts,
sightseeing and great restaurants are all part of this season’s offerings |
Saturday,
January 28 |
Civil War Ball - Participants are taught by a dance master as he leads
19th-century dances. After five dress is appropriate. / Gadsby's Tavern Museum
/ 134 N. Royal Street / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4242 for information |
February 2006
to top | February Showtimes: Winter
entertainment abounds in the area! Arena Stage • Through February 5 - Damn Yankees
• Through March 5 - Awake and Sing! / Call 202-488-3300 for information•
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center • Through February 1 - Tennessee Monkey
Trial • February 4 - Aural Gumbo, New Orleans Jazz for the New Millennium
• February 12 - Opera Lafayette • February 10 & 12 - Theater of the First
Amendment: LIFT: Icarus and Me • February 25 - 2006 Choreographer’s Showcase /
Call 301-405-7847 for information • 1st Mariner Arena - February 1
- Rolling Stones / Baltimore / MD • Folger Shakespeare Library Theatre
• Through February 26 - Measure for Measure / Call 202-547-1122 for information•
Ford's Theatre • Through February 19 - Trying / Call 202-347-4833
for information• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • Through February
5 - American Ballet Theatre: Mixed Repertory and Romeo and Juliet • February
5 - The Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Brahms, Poulenc, Beethoven • February
7 through 12 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater • February 10 - Clayton-Hamilton
Jazz Orchestra with Regina Carter • February 11 - Eric Reed • February
11 - The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio • February 16 & 17 - Bill Mays
• February 18 through March 16 - Mame • February 18 - Carmen Lundy • February
19 through February 25 - Kirov Opera: Turandot • February 21 through February
26 - Kirov Opera: Parsifal • February 23 - Vijay Iyer • February 24 through
25 - Steve Turré "Spirits Up Above • February 26 - Lou Rawls / Call 202-467-4600
for information. The National Theatre • February 16 & 17 - 2006 Chinese
New Year Global Gala • February 21 through March 5 - Dame Edna - Back With A Vengeance
/ Call 202-628-6161 for information • The Music Center at Strathmore • February
11 - Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band • February 13 - Marin Alsop • February 14
- Boccatango Featuring Julio Bocca & Ballet Argentino • February 18 - National
Philharmonic: Mozart, Mozart, Mozart • February 19 - Buckwheat Zydeco •
February 25 - National Philharmonic: Scheherazade & Saint-Saens • February
26 - Gil Shaham and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields • February 27 - Jerusalem
Symphony with Leon Botstein, Conductor / Call 301- 581-5100 for information
• Round House Theatre • February 1 through 26 - Midwives / Call 240-644-1100
for information• Signature Theatre • Through February 18 - Nevermore / Call 703-218-6500
for information• The Shakespeare Theatre • Through March 29 - Don Juan / Call
202-547-1122 for information• The State Theatre • February 4 - Brothers
Past • February 9 - Jefferson Family Galactic Reunion - Jefferson Starship, lot
of friends and special guest Country Joe MacDonald February 10 - EARLY
SHOW - Paul Green's School Of Rock All Stars with special guest Adrian Belew •
February 10 - LATE SHOW - Papa Grows Funk • February 24 - Lez Zeppelin / Call
703-237-0300 for information • The Studio Theatre • Through February 5 - Autobahn
/ Call 202-332-3300 for information• Warner Theatre • February 7 through
12 - Sex and the Second City • February 14 - Lalah Hathaway - Valentine's
Day Celebration • February 18 - INXS - "Switched On Tour • February 23
- David Sanborn - Chris Botti • February 24 through 26 - Clifford - The Big Red
Dog Live • February 28 through March 5 - Golda's Balcony with Valerie Harper /
Call 202-783-4000 for information • Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing
Arts - Barns of Wolf Trap • February 1 & 2 - International Guitar Nights
• February 3 - Alan Held, bass-baritone, Kim Persinger Whitman, pianist
• February 4 - Catie Curtis • February 9 - Liz Story, Barbara Higbie, Lisa
Lynne • February 10 - Faith Prince • February 12 - Rory Block • February
14 - Ben Taylor Band & Tristan Prettyman • February 15 - Dan Hicks & The
Hot Licks • February 16 - Leon Redbone • February 17 - John Pizzarelli
Quartet • February 18 - Debby Boone • February 19 - Steve Riley & the Mamou
Playboys • February 21 - Alasdair Fraser with Natalie Haas • February 22 &
23 - Second City Touring Company • February 24 - Joyce Yang, piano • February
25 - The Amazing Kreskin • February 26 - BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet • February
28 - HAPA / Call 703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
• Through March 5 - Velvet Sky / Call 202-393-3939 for information |
| Washington Wizards of the NBA |
The National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington
Wizards at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and
ticket information. |
| Washington
Capitals of the NHL | The NHL season is on-going, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200 for
games dates, times and ticket information. |
| February
is Black History Month | Activities in the area include:•
Black History Month Lecture and Soul Food Tasting - Alexandria Black History Museum
/ 902 Wythe Street / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4356 for information• Saturday,
February 4 - Bleu Orleans: Aural Gumbo, New Orleans Jazz for the New Millennium
- University of Maryland / Call 301-405-7847 for information• February
7 through 12 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts / Call 202-467-4600 for information• February 9 through
March 9 - Death and the Kings Horsemen - WSC’s Clark Street Playhouse / Play by
Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka |
| Saturdays
in February | Midwinter Blues' Blues at Tarara Winery
- Fireside wine tastings with live blues or jazz played from Noon to 4pm. / 11am
to 5 pm / Northern Virginia / Loudoun County / Tarara Winery / 13648 Tarara Lane
/ Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information |
| February
3 | Leesburg First Fridays begin for 2006 - Specialty
shops, cafes and art galleries in historic Leesburg are open with special activities,
sales, refreshments and entertainment the first Friday of the month. / 6 to 9
pm / King, Market, and Loudoun Streets / Leesburg Historic District / Call 800-752-6118
for information |
February
4 & 5 | Chocolate Lovers Festival - 2006 - Sweet activities
for everyone from chocolate chip pancake breakfast to chocolate crafts, tastings
and childrens events. A great place to plot out ones chocolate strategy for Valentine’s
Day! / 10455 Armstrong Street / Downtown Historic Fairfax / VA / Call 703-385-7949
for information |
Sunday,
February
12 | Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration - Wreath
laying and festivities held at the Lincoln Memorial |
Tuesday,
February 14 | St. Valentine’s Day - Celebrate
with a romantic three or extended four day weekend holiday. Washington D.C. is
a great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping, sightseeing
and great restaurants are part of this season’s offerings. |
Monday,
February 20 | Presidents’ Day - Another
great three day weekend, great for a Valentine getaway and what better place to
celebrate the Presidential holiday than in Washington, D.C. |
| George
Washington Birthday Events | February 4 - Cherries
Jubilee - An afternoon of entertainment, games and activities to honor George
Washington’s Birthday. / Merchant Park / 300 Duke Street / Dumfries / VA / Call
703- 221-2218 for information• February 17 through 19 - George Washington’s
274th Birthday Celebration - Among the festivities, look for America's Smallest
Hometown Parade at Mount Vernon along with 18th-century music, costumed interpreters
and samples of George’s favorite breakfast staple - "hoecakes swimming in butter
and honey. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
/ Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information • February 17 through
20 - George Washington Birthday Celebration - Market Square / City Hall / 300
Block of King Street / Alexandria / Call 703-991-4474 for information•
Saturday, February 18 - George Washington Birthday Classic 10K Race - / 8 am /
Ben Brenman Park / Alexandria / Call 703-991-4474 for information • Saturday,
February 18 - George Washington Birthnight Banquet & Ball - / Gadsby's Tavern
Museum / 134 N. Royal Street / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4242 for information.
• Monday, February 20 - George Washington’s 274th Birthday - Celebrated at historic
Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm / Fredericksburg / Kenmore Call 540-373-3381
for information / Ferry Farm / VA / Call 540-370-0732 for information • Monday,
February 20 - President's Day - / Mary Washington House / 1200 Charles Street
/ Fredericksburg / Call 540-373-1569 for information • Monday, February
20 - Friendship Parade Day & Open House - (Fire company dates back to the days
of George Washington in 1774) / Friendship Firehouse / 107 South Alfred Street
/ Alexandria / Call 703-838-3891 for information • Monday, February 20
- Gadsby's Parade Day & Open House - / Gadsby's Tavern Museum / 134 N. Royal Street
/ Alexandria / Call 703-838-4242 for information • Wednesday, February
22 - George Washington’s Real 274th Birthday - Celebrated at George Washington’s
home at Mount Vernon. Anyone named George or shares a February 22nd birthday with
the first President are admitted free. / ID proof required / Mount Vernon Estate
and Gardens / 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000
for information • Sunday, February 26 - Tea with Martha Washington - / Gadsby's
Tavern Museum / 134 N. Royal Street / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4242 for
information |
March 2006
to
top | March Showtimes: Early Spring entertainment
abounds in the area!• Arena Stage • Through March 5 - Awake and
Sing! • March 3 through April 9 - The Rainmaker • March 31 through
June 4 - Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill / Call 202-488-3300 for
information • The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center • March 10 -
American Piano: Black Virtuoso Tradition • March 11 - American Piano: Pioneers
and Mavericks • March 12 - American Piano: A Collaborative Context
• March 16 - The Cultural Ambassadors of Black Peru • March 17 - Estonian
Philharmonic Chamber Choir • March 30 through April 1 - Eiko & Koma:
Cambodian Stories An Offering of Painting and Dance / Call 301-405-7847 for
information • Folger Shakespeare Library Theatre • March 3 through 5
- Hildegard & Jaufre • March 31 through April 2 - Landini & Machaut
/ Call 202-547-1122 for information • Ford's Theatre • March 17
through May 21 - Shenandoah / Call 202-347-4833 for information •
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • March 1 through 5 - New
York City Ballet • March 2 - Laurence Hobgood Trio • March &
4 - Kenny Garrett • March 8 - Sharon Isbin, guitar, with Susanne Mentzer,
mezzo-soprano • March 9 & 10 - "Flutology" with Frank Wess,
Holly Hofmann, Ali Ryerson • March 10 through 14 - The Washington Ballet:
Othello • March 11 - Pablo Casals - Artist of Conscience • March 17 - Karrin Allyson
• March 18 - Joyce Di Camillo Trio featuring Marvin Stamm • March 19 - The Kennedy
Center Chamber Players: Beethoven & Mozart • March 20 through April 9 - Country:
A Celebration of America's Music • March 24 & 25 - Urban Bush Women • March 25
through April 14 - Washington National Opera: Das Rheingold • March 25 - Allan
Harris "Cross That River • March 31 & April 1 - Merce Cunningham Dance Company
/ Call 202-467-4600 for information • The Music Center at Strathmore •
March 2 - BSO at Strathmore: Khatchatryan’s Award-Winning Sibelius • March 7 -
Our Sinatra! A Big Band Musical Celebration • March 9 - Flying Karamazov Brothers
• March 11 - BSO at Strathmore: Strauss and Prokofiev • March 14
- Taj Mahal and Mavis Staples • March 17 - Kurt Elling and Stacey Kent • March
18 - National Philharmonic: Famous Opera Choruses • March 22 - SF JAZZ Collective
featuring Joshua Redman • March 23 - BSO at Strathmore: All Mozart: A Birthday
Celebration • March 24 - Marian McPartland, piano • March 25 - National
Philharmonic: Brahm's German Requiem • March 26 - North Carolina Dance
Theatre with the Greasy Beans & Christine Kane • March 29 - Murray Perahia,
piano • March 31 - BSO at Strathmore: What Dreams Are Made Of / Call 301- 581-5100
for information • The National Theatre • Through March 5 - Dame Edna - Back With
A Vengeance • March 18 through April 9 - Hot Feet / Call 202-628-6161 for
information• The Shakespeare Theatre • Through March 29 - Don Juan / Call
202-547-1122 for information• The State Theatre • March 25 - Mates of State /
Call 703-237-0300 for information• The Studio Theatre • March 8 through April
15 - The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie • March 22 through April 16 - Frozen / Call
202-332-3300 for information• Warner Theatre • Through March 5 - Golda's
Balcony with Valerie Harper • March 16 through 19 - Blue Collar Comedy Tour
/ Call 202-783-4000 for information • Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts
- Barns of Wolf Trap • March 1 & 2 - HAPA • March 3 & 4 - Karen Akers •
March 5 - Hothouse Flowers • March 8 - Cherish The Ladies • March 9 - Tom
Paxton • March 10 - St. Lawrence String Quartet • March 12 - Kenny Rankin
• March 15 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne • March 16 - The Iguanas • March 17
- Roomful of Blues • March18 - Chicago City Limits • March 22 - Brad Mehldau Trio
• March 23 - Jonathan Edwards • March 24 - Bonnie Rideout Scottish Trio • March
25 - John Eaton • March 29 - Joe Bonamassa • March 30 - California Guitar Trio
• March 31 - Boston Brass / Call 703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth
Theatre Company • Through March 5 - Velvet Sky / Call 202-393-3939
for information. Washington Wizards of the NBA. The National Basketball Association
season is ongoing, check out the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center. Call
202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Washington Capitals of the NHL |
The NHL season is on-going, check out the Washington Capitals at the MCI
Center. / Call 202-266-2200 for games dates, times and ticket information. |
March 9
through 11 |
Antiques in Alexandria - One of the largest antique shows in the DC area,
this event is celebrating it’s 10th year. / Episcopal High School's Flippin Field
House / 3901 W. Braddock Road / Alexandria / Call 703-548-7469 for information |
March 9
through 12 |
National Capital Boat Show - There are dingys to motor yachts, sailboats
and boat lifts as well as marine electronics and safety equipment on display and
for sale in this large show! / Dulles Expo Center / 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center
/ Chantilly / Call 804-425-6556 for information |
March
11 & 12 | Gray Ghost Winery Barrel Tasting - Developing
wines will be previewed in this barrel tasting event. / 11am to 5pm / Gray Ghost
Vineyards and Winery / 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville / Call 540-937-4869
for information |
| Mid March |
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens open for the season. / R and 31st Streets, NW /
Washington, DC / Call 202-339-6410 weekdays for information |
Friday,
March 17 | St.
Patrick’s Day - Events and celebrations throughout the area include: |
Saturdays throughout
March |
Gaelic Celebration at Tarara Vineyard & Winery / 11am to 5pm / Tarara Vineyard
& Winery / 13648 Tarara Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information.
• Saturday, March 4 - St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria / Call 703-349-4535
for information • Saturday, March 11 - St. Patrick’s Day Parade - down
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets. The person who is deemed to do the
most for the area’s Irish community - Gael of the Year is honored. / Washington
D.C. • Saturday, March 11 - St. Patrick's Day Parade & Local Volunteer
Firefighter Fundraiser / Blue & Gray Brewing Company / Main St., Bowman Center
/ Fredericksburg • March 17 through 19 - St. Patrick’s Celebration at the
Oasis Winery / Oasis Winery / 14141 Hume Road / Hume / Call 540-635-7627
for information • Saturday, March 18 - Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade / Center
Street / Old Town Manassas / Call 703-368-1754 for information |
| Mid March | D.C.
United - Professional Soccer - The team season opener is in mid March, with
a season lasting through October, home games are played at RFK. / D.C. United
- RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000 for
information or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
Monday,
March 20 | Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring
! |
March 24
through 26 |
Craftsmen's Classic Arts & Crafts Festival - 10th Annual Chantilly Spring
Show - Over 400 artist and craft persons will be on hand displaying, demonstrating
and selling their wares. / Dulles Expo Center - South Hall / 4368 Chantilly Shopping
Center / Chantilly / Call 336-274-5550 for information |
| March
25 through April 9, 2006 | The National Cherry Blossom
Festival gets into full swing as Washington celebrates spring in a big way.
The earliest recorded blooming of these famous trees surrounding the Tidal Basin
was March 15th in 1990, the normal prime flowering date is around April 5th but
has been recorded as late as April 18th in 1958. The Festivities carry on throughout
much of this same three to four week time frame and includes Sakura Matsuri Japanese
Street Festival, a parade, tea ceremonies, A Grand Sushi and Saki Tasting, a festival
beauty pageant, performances, cultural exhibits, sports events and the Smithsonian
Kite Festival. |
April
2006
to top | April Showtimes:
Spring entertainment abounds in the area! • Arena Stage • March 3 through April
9 - The Rainmaker • March 31 through June 4 - Lady Day At Emerson's Bar &
Grill / Call 202-488-3300 for information • The Clarice Smith Performing
Arts Center • Through April 1 - Eiko & Koma: Cambodian Stories An Offering of
Painting and Dance • April 1 - University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra • April
4 through 8 - Phoenix Dance Theatre • April 5 - Academy of Ancient Music • April
15 - Left Bank Concert Society • April 20 through 23 - Maryland Dance Ensemble
• April 21 through April 30 - Il Matrimonio Segreto (The Secret Marriage) • April
23 - Maryland Chorus: Spring Concert • April 27 through May 6 - The Amen Corner
• April 28 - Guarneri String Quartet in Concert / Call 301-405-7847 for information•
Folger Shakespeare Library Theatre • Through April 2 - Landini & Machaut • April
7 through14 - The Game of Love and Chance / Call 202-547-1122 for information•
Ford's Theatre • Through May 21 - Shenandoah / Call 202-347-4833 for information•
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • April 1 - Merce Cunningham Dance
Company • April 1 through 17 - Washington National Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore • April
2 - The Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Beethoven & Mozart • April 2 - Sequenza
• Through April 9 - Country: A Celebration of America's Music • April 9
- Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast with Poulenc’s Gloria and Motets • Through April
14 - Washington National Opera: Das Rheingold • April 15 through May 6 - Royal
Shakespeare Company: The Canterbury Tales, Part 1 • April 16 through May 7 - Royal
Shakespeare Company: The Canterbury Tales, Part 2 • April 24 - The Kennedy Center
Chamber Players: Beethoven & Mozart • April 24 - Imani Winds • April 28 - East
Coast Chamber Orchestra / Call 202-467-4600 for information.The Music Center at
Strathmore • April 1 - Yundi Li, piano • April 6 - BSO at Strathmore: Monet and
the Impressionists • April 8 - National Philharmonic: Cho-Liang Lin & "Pictures
• April 13 - Lang Lang, piano • April 20 - Elvis Costello and the BSO • April
21 - Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood • April 22 - National Philharmonic: Haydn,
Salieri, Mozar • April 23 - AGA-BOOM • April 27 - Lila Downs • April 28 - Yolanda
Adams / Call 301- 581-5100 for information. • The National Theatre • Through April
9 - Hot Feet / Call 202-628-6161 for information. • Round House Theatre • April
5 through 30 - A retreat form Moscow / Call 240-644-1100 for information
• The Shakespeare Theatre • April 4 through May 21 - The Persians / Call
202-547-1122 for information • The Studio Theatre • Through April 15 -
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie • Through April 16 - Frozen / Call 202-332-3300
for information• Warner Theatre • April 20 through 30 - Swan Lake / Call
202-783-4000 for information • Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts
- Barns of Wolf Trap • April 5 - Luka Bloom • April 6 - Al Kooper • April 7
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers • April 8 - Susan Werner • April
12 - Austin Lounge Lizards • April 13 - Megan McDonough • April 14 & 15 - Livingston
Taylor • April 19 - Hal Ketchum • April 20 - John McCutcheon • April 21 - Trio
Solisti • April 24 - Melissa Manchester • April 26 & 27 - The Blobs • April
28 - Saffire - The Uppity Blue Woman • April 29 - 19th Annual Evening of Comedy
• April 30 - Vienna Teng / Call 703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth
Theatre Company • April 3 through May 7 - The Gigli Concert / Call 202-393-3939
for information |
| Beginning with
Weekends in April | Six Flags America is open for the
season, full week schedule begins in late May and runs through Labor Day. / Largo
/ MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
Saturday,
April 1 | Paramount’s Kings Dominion opens for
the season. Open weekends the full week schedule begins in late May and runs through
Labor Day. / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| Through April 9, 2006 |
The National Cherry Blossom Festival gets into full swing as Washington
celebrates spring in a big way. The earliest recorded blooming of these famous
trees surrounding the Tidal Basin was March 15th in 1990, the normal prime flowering
date is around April 5th but has been recorded as late as April 18th in 1958.
The Festivities carry on throughout much of this same three to four week time
frame and includes Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival, a parade, tea ceremonies,
A Grand Sushi and Saki Tasting, a festival beauty pageant, performances, cultural
exhibits, sports events and the Smithsonian Kite Festival. |
| Season
Opener in April | Washington Nationals - Pro Baseball
has returned to DC with the Washington Nationals of the National League. Home
games are played at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE
/ For tickets call Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) |
| Washington
Wizards of the NBA | The National Basketball Association season
is ongoing, check out the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200
for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Washington
Capitals of the NHL | The NHL season is on-going, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200 for
games dates, times and ticket information. |
| D.C.
United | Professional Soccer - The team season is on-going,
averaging two to three home games per month which are played at RFK. / D.C. United
- RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000 for
information or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
| Throughout
April | Dogwood Bloom! - Visit one of the premier wineries
in the eastern United States during the spectacular Virginia dogwood season. Special
tastings are offered throughout the month. / Oasis Winery / Rt. 635, 14141 Hume
Road / Hume / Call 540-635-7627 for information |
| April
13 | Passover Begins |
| April
14 | Good Friday |
Saturday,
April 15 | Hunt for History - A unique Easter egg hunt
with historic facts hidden throughout the museum, call and secure a tour time.
/ Light refreshments will be served / Gadsby's Tavern Museum / 134 N. Royal Street
/ Alexandria / Call 703-777-1368 for information |
| April
15 & 16 | Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival - A splendid
way to spend the weekend, vendors and landscape gardeners will be on hand with
unique displays, fresh flowers and arts and crafts. Live music, food and childrens
activities & performances are all part of the offerings. / King, Market, and Loudoun
Streets / Leesburg Historic District / Call 703-777-1368 for information |
Sunday,
April 16 |
Easter Sunday |
Monday,
April
17 | White House Easter Egg Roll - Since President Rutherford
B. Hayes instigated this popular event in 1878, children have rolled or searched
for wooden Easter eggs on the White House lawn. / Limited to children ages 3 to
6 years. / 10am - 2pm / South Lawn of the White House |
| April
21 through May 6 | 21st Annual Fairfax Spotlight on the
Arts - Showcasing emerging new talent, this event includes opera, musical
performances, a Jewish Film Festival, classic and modern art exhibitions and an
International Festival of performance. / Fairfax / Call 703-352-2787 for
information |
| April 22 |
Earth Day - Events around the area include the Elizabeth Hartwell Environmental
Education Day - Mason Neck State Park / 7301 High Point Road / Lorton / VA / Call
703-550-0960 for information |
| April
22 & 23 | Hunt Country Antiques Fair - Antique dealers
from over 20 states converge to create this twice yearly show and sale! Specialties
include 18th to 20th American and Continental furnishings and collectibles. /
Morven Park Equestrian Event Center- Tutt Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-779-2800
for information |
| April 22 through
29 | 2006- 73rd Historic Garden Week in Virginia -
Throughout the state of Virginia, historic homes are opened to the public during
the Old Dominion’s most beautiful garden season. Local colonial buildings and
plantations are featured. Localities & participants include: Alexandria • Fairfax
Club Tour: Falls Church-Arlington • Fauquier-Loudoun: Upperville • Fredericksburg
• Winchester-Clarke County |
| Late
April through early May | Washington, DC International
Film Festival - A 12 Day festival of film from around the world. A summary
of events schedule includes over 100 feature films, documentaries and short subject
films usually focusing on a specific language or country. / Located at various
venues including the historic Lincoln Theatre, embassies, local movie theaters
and the National Gallery of Art / Sponsored by D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities
/ Call 703-218-6500 for information |
May
2006
to top | May Showtimes:
Spring entertainment abounds in the area! • Arena Stage • Through June 4 -
Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill • May 5 through June 11 - On the Verge or The
Geography of Yearning / Call 202-488-3300 for information• The Clarice Smith Performing
Arts Center • May 4 - Fine Arts Quartet • May 6 & 7 - Children of Uganda •
May 6 - Annual UM Bands “Pops” Concert • May 7 - Spring Choral Showcase • May
12 - Benito Gonzalez / Call 202-547-1122 for information • Ford's Theatre
• Through May 21 - Shenandoah / Call 202-347-4833 for information • John
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • Through May 6 - Royal Shakespeare
Company: The Canterbury Tales, Part 1 • Through May 7 - Royal Shakespeare Company:
The Canterbury Tales, Part 2 • May 6 through 27 - Washington National Opera: La
Clemenza di Tito • May 13 through June 6 - Washington National Opera: L'Italiana
in Algeri / Call 202-467-4600 for information • The Music Center at Strathmore
• May 4 - Jane Monheit • May 5 - BSO at Strathmore: The Lure of the Diva • May
6 - Doo Wop • May 11 - BSO at Strathmore: The "Jazz of Matisse • May 12
- China National Symphony Orchestra • May 13 - National Philharmonic: Mozart's
Don Giovanni • May 17 - Maurizio Pollini • May 18 - BSO at Strathmore: The 1950s:
Golden Age of Black & White • May 20 - National Philharmonic: All Tchaikovsky
/ Call 301- 581-5100 for information • Round House Theatre • May 31 through
June 25 - A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage / Call 240-644-1100 for information•
Signature Theatre • May 1 through June 30 - Into The Woods • May 1 through June
30 - The Sex Habits of American Women / Call 703-218-6500 for information
/ Call 703-218-6500 for information • The Studio Theatre • May 17 through
25 - Caroline, or Change / Call 202-332-3300 for information • Warner Theatre
• Through May 10 - The 21st Annual Helen Hayes Awards / Call 202-783-4000 for
information. • Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts - Barns of Wolf
Trap • May 3 & 4 - Andreas Vollenweider • May 5 - Lucy Kaplansky • May 6 - Christine
Lavin / Call 703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
• Through May 7 - The Gigli Concert / Call 202-393-3939 for information |
| Throughout May | Washington
Nationals - Pro Baseball has returned to DC with the Washington Nationals
of the National League. Home games are played at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium /
East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / For tickets call Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT
(7328) |
| Washington Mystics
of the WNBA | The Womens National Basketball Association
pre-season and season openers occur in the latter half of May, check out the Washington
Mystics at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and
ticket information. |
| D.C. United
- Professional Soccer | The team season lasts through October,
averaging two to three home games per month which are played at RFK. / D.C.
United - RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000
for information or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
Through
May 6 | 21st Annual Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts - Showcasing
emerging new talent, this event includes opera, musical performances, a Jewish
Film Festival, classic and modern art exhibitions and an International Festival
of performance. / Fairfax / Call 703-352-2787 for information |
Saturday,
May 6 |
Pet Fiesta 2006 - All about people and their pets, there will be a 4k dog
walk, pet fashion show and pet contests. / 11am to 4pm / 11921 Freedom Drive /
Reston |
Saturday,
May 6 |
Virginia Gold Cup - Out of the seven races the most grueling is the four
mile steeple chase race through the countryside. Pony races are run before the
steeplechase events. / Great Meadow Field Event Center / 5089 Old Tavern Road
/ The Plains / Call 540-347-2612 for information |
Sunday,
May 14 | Mother’s Day |
| May
19 through 21 | Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
- The reservations at this popular event at Mount Vernon sells out quite early,
it’s a special evening of wine and entertainment. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
/ Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for specific information |
Saturday,
May 20 |
The Great Rum Punch Challenge - Come be a judge in this first annual Rum
Punch Challenge! This event is a fund-raiser for the museum, rum samplings are
from local distilleries and restaurants. / Gadsby's Tavern Museum / 134 N. Royal
Street / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-838-4242 for information |
| May 20 & 21 | Northern
Virginia Fine Arts Festival - Fine art and crafts are the hallmarks of this
superb show and sale, along with live music, festival foods and childrens activities.
/ Reston Town Center /Market Street / Reston / VA / Call 703-471-9242 for
information |
| May 20 & 21 |
Winds & Wines Festival - Kite flying demos, remote-controlled aircraft,
sailboats and crafts and food accompany this event, along with wine samplings
and childrens activities. / Tarara Winery / 13648 Tarara Lane / Leesburg / VA
/ Call 703-771-7100 for information |
| May
27 & 28 | Delaplane Strawberry Festival - The strawberry
season is here and is marked with a festival of arts and crafts, childrens activities
and all things strawberry. / Sky Meadows State Park / 11012 Edmonds Lane / Delaplane
/ Call 540-592-7116 for information |
May
28 through
June 4 | The Godspeed Sail in Alexandria
- In commemoration of the up-coming Jamestown Quadricentennial - 400th Anniversary
Celebration, Alexandria will be the first port of call for the new replica of
the Godspeed, one of the three historic ships who brought the first settlers to
Jamestown in 1607. Tours, demonstrations and interpretations will be given. /
On and around North Union Street / Alexandria's Waterfront / Alexandria / VA /
Call 757-253-4659 for information |
Monday,
May 29 | Memorial Day - Ceremonies and festivities
honoring those brave individuals who gave their lives for our country are carried
out at all around the region. • Arlington National Cemetery • African-American
Civil War Memorial • Korean War Veterans Memorial • U.S. Navy Memorial • World
War II Veterans Memorial • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • National Memorial Day Parade
begins at 10:30am on the Mall, then down Constitution Avenue towards the White
House. • Civil War Memorial Luminaria will be held in Fredericksburg National
Cemetery on Saturday the 27th. • Memorial Day Jazz Festival is held in fort Ward
Park in Alexandria. |
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| June
Showtimes: Summer entertainment abounds in the area! | Arena
Stage • Through June 4 - Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill • Through June
11 - On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning / Call 202-488-3300 for
information/ Call 202-488-3300 for information. • Arts in the Parks - Childrens
concerts & performances Saturday mornings / 10am / three venues - Burke Lake Park
/ 7315 Ox Road / Fairfax Station • Lake Fairfax Park / 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive
/ Reston • Mason District Park / 6621 Columbia Pike / Annandale / Call 703-324-7469
for information• Braddock Nights Concert Series - Friday Evenings / 7:30pm / two
venues in Springfield • Lake Accotink Park / 7500 Accotink Park Road • Royal Lake
/ 5344 Gainsborough Drive / Call 703-324-7469 for information • The Clarice Smith
Performing Arts Center • June 2 & 3 - Opera Lafayette: Idomeneo, ré di Creta an
opera seria in three acts / Call 202-547-1122 for information • Fairfax Band Outdoor
Concert Series - Thursdays / 8pm / Veteran's Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall
/ 10455 Armstrong St / Fairfax / Call 703-385-7858 for information • Folger Shakespeare
Library Theatre • June 2 through 4 - Luca Marenzio & Machaut Thomas Morley / Call
202-547-1122 for information• Herndon Summer Concert Series -Thursday evenings
beginning June 8 / 7:30pm / Downtown Herndon / 777 Lynn Street / Herndon / Call
703-787-7300 for information• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts •
Through June 6 - Washington National Opera: L'Italiana in Algeri • June 4 - The
Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Mozart, Hindemith, Strauss • June 6, through 11
- Kirov Ballet •June 17 through 25 - Love-Lies-Bleeding • June 20 through 25 -
The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty & Mixed Repertory • June 27 through July
23 - Dave Gorman's Googlewhack! Adventure • June 27 through July 23 - Little Women---The
Musical / Call 202-467-4600 for information.The Music Center at Strathmore • June
1- BSO at Strathmore: Russian Romance • June 3 - National Philharmonic: Mozart's
"Great Mass • June 10 - BSO at Strathmore: A Maestro's Finale • June 22 - BSO
at Strathmore: Hollywood: The Epics! / Call 301- 581-5100 for information. • The
National Theatre • June 7 through July 9 - Monty Python's Spamalot / Call 202-628-6161
for information• Nottoway Nights Concert Series - Thursdays / 7:30pm / Nottoway
Park / 9601 Courthouse Road / Vienna / VA / all 703-324-7469 for information•
Round House Theatre • Through June 25 - A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage / Call
240-644-1100 for information.• The Shakespeare Theatre • June 6 through July 30
- Love's Labor's Lost / Call 202-547-1122 for information• Signature Theatre •
Through June 30 - Into The Woods • Through June 30 - The Sex Habits of American
Women / Call 703-218-6500 for information• Sounds of Summer Concert Series • Fairfax
Symphony Orchestra concerts / Thursdays / Various Locations / Fairfax / Call 703-324-8566
for information• The Studio Theatre • June 9 through 25 - Charlie Victor Romeo
/ Call 202-332-3300 for information• Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts
- Filene Center • June 2 & 3 - The Pirates of Penzance - New York Gilbert & Sullivan
Players • June 22 through 25 - Riverdance • June 22 through July 2 - Annie / Call
703-255-1868 for information • Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company • June 5 through
July 9 - The Faculty Room / Call 202-393-3939 for information |
| Throughout
June | Washington Nationals - Pro Baseball has returned
to DC with the Washington Nationals of the National League. Home games are played
at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / For tickets call
Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) |
| Throughout
June | Washington Mystics of the WNBA - The Womens
National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington Mystics
at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket
information. |
| D.C. United |
Professional Soccer - The team season lasts through October, averaging
two to three home games per month which are played at RFK. / D.C. United - RFK
Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000 for information
or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
| Throughout
the Month | Six Flags America and its Paradise Island
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500
for information |
| Throughout the
Month | Paramount’s Kings Dominion and its WaterWorks
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000
for information |
| Friday, June 2
| Martha Washington’s 274th Birthday at Mount Vernon
- Free admittance to those with the first name Martha or sharing a June 2nd birthday
with Martha Washington. / ID proof of required / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
/ 8 am to 5 pm / Alexandria / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
Through
June 4 |
The Godspeed Sail in Alexandria - In commemoration of the up-coming Jamestown
Quadricentennial - 400th Anniversary Celebration, Alexandria will be the first
port of call for the new replica of the Godspeed, one of the three historic ships
who brought the first settlers to Jamestown in 1607. Tours, demonstrations and
interpretations will be given. / On and around North Union Street / Alexandria's
Waterfront / Alexandria / VA / Call 757-253-4659 for information |
| June 1 through 4 | Herndon
Festival - A four day festival with live music, arts and crafts, Doggie Expo,
Business Expo and a Fitness Expo with a 10k and 5 k race. Great childrens programs
and fireworks are also on tap! / 777 Lynn Street / Herndon / VA / Call 703-787-7300
for information |
| Wednesday, June
14 | Flag Day |
| June
17 & 18 | Potomac Celtic Festival - This years festival
features Celtic Ireland. There will be lots of live music, dance and entertainment
on eight stages throughout the center. Celtic and Bardic Arts will be on display
and family societies will be on hand to trace ancestry. / Morven Park Equestrian
Center / 41793 Tutt Lane Leesburg / Leesburg / VA / Call 800-752-6118 for
information |
| June 17 & 18 |
Alexandria Red Cross Festival - Lots of music, visiting tall ships, living
history and an arts and crafts show, there is something for everyone with great
childrens activities. / Oronoco Bay Park / Intersection of Union and Madison streets
/ Alexandria / VA / Call 703-549-8300 for information |
Sunday,
June 18 | Father’s Day - Check out the Antique
Car Show at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly or Father's Day at Tarara Winery
in Leesburg or Friendship Father's Day Open House or Gadsby's Father's Day Tours
in Alexandria. Any one of these special activities is a great time to experience
with dad! |
Monday,
June 19
| Juneteenth Commemorations - Juneteenth Commemoration
events may be found at the Black History Resource Center in Alexandria (703-838-4356)
and the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture
in DC. (202-357-2700) |
| Wednesday,
June 21 | Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer |
| Late June | DC Caribbean
Carnival - A fantastic parade is the main event in this popular festival with
awesome music, great food and bedecked with the wonderful colors of the Caribbean.
/ Banneker Park across from Howard University / Washington DC |
| Late
June through July 4 | Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- Each year the Smithsonian Institute features a national and sometimes international
contemporary culture showcasing their music, foods, crafts and living traditions
in an outdoor festival along the National Mall. Performers, artists, food vendors,
storytellers and musicians bring the living traditions to life. / The Mall outside
the Smithsonian / Call 202-275-1150 for information |
| June
26 & 27 | Safeway's 13th Annual National Capital Barbecue
Battle - The wonderful smell of barbeque will fill the air in this annual
cookoff and barbeque battle. Look for great food, wine, live music and more! /
Pennsylvania Avenue / Washington DC |
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| July
Showtimes: Summer entertainment abounds in the area! | Arts
in the Parks - Childrens concerts & performances Saturday mornings / 10am
/ three venues - Burke Lake Park / 7315 Ox Road / Fairfax Station • Lake Fairfax
Park / 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive / Reston • Mason District Park / 6621 Columbia
Pike / Annandale / Call 703-324-7469 for information • Braddock Nights
Concert Series - Friday Evenings / 7:30pm / two venues in Springfield • Lake Accotink
Park / 7500 Accotink Park Road • Royal Lake / 5344 Gainsborough Drive /
Call 703-324-7469 for information • Fairfax Band Outdoor Concert Series
- Thursdays / 8pm (except July 13th begins at pm)/ Veteran's Amphitheater at Fairfax
City Hall / 10455 Armstrong St / Fairfax / Call 703-385-7858 for information•
Herndon Summer Concert Series -Thursday evenings / 7:30pm / Downtown Herndon /
777 Lynn Street / Herndon / Call 703-787-7300 for information • John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts • Through July 23 - Dave Gorman's Googlewhack!
Adventure • Through July 23 - Little Women---The Musical / Call 202-467-4600
for information • Nottoway Nights Concert Series - Thursdays / 7:30pm / Nottoway
Park / 9601 Courthouse Road / Vienna / VA / all 703-324-7469 for information.
• The National Theatre • Through July 9 - Monty Python's Spamalot / Call 202-628-6161
for information • The Shakespeare Theatre • Through July 30 - Love's Labor's
Lost / Call 202-547-1122 for information • Sounds of Summer Concert
Series • Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concerts / Thursdays / Various Locations /
Fairfax / Call 703-324-8566 for information • The Studio Theatre • July 12 through
August 6 - Mojo / Call 202-332-3300 for information • Tarara Winery Summer
Concert Series - Saturday evenings / 6pm / Tarara Vineyard & Winery / 13648
Tarara Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information. • Wolf Trap Farm Park
for the Performing Arts - Filene Center • Through July 2 - Annie • July
11 through 16 - Chicago - The Musical / Call 703-255-1868 for information
• Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company • Through July 9 - The Faculty Room /
Call 202-393-3939 for information |
| Throughout
the Month | Six Flags America and its Paradise Island
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500
for information |
| Throughout the
Month | Paramount’s Kings Dominion and its WaterWorks
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000
for information |
| Throughout July
| Washington Nationals - Pro Baseball has returned
to DC with the Washington Nationals of the National League. Home games are played
at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / For tickets call
Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) |
| Throughout
June | Washington Mystics of the WNBA - The Womens
National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington Mystics
at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket
information.D.C. United |
Tuesday,
July 4 | Independence Day - Festivities throughout
the area including the biggest party in the nation on The Mall. Live Music, a
grand parade and world-class entertainment plus some of the best fireworks on
the planet beginning at 9 pm! Other Activities include: • 4th of July Independence
Day Evening Celebrations - Music & fireworks / Fairfax High School / 3500
Old Lee Highway / Fairfax / Call 703-385-7858 for information • Independence
Day Celebration & Parade - Parade at 10am followed by an ice cream social / 10455
Armstrong Street / Fairfax / Call 703-385-7858 for information• Mount Vernon's
Red, White & Blue Celebration - Historic re-enactments, music & birthday cake
/ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway / Mount Vernon / Call 703-780-2000
for information |
Saturday,
July 8 | USA & Alexandria Birthday Celebration - A
combination Alexandria and USA birthday celebration with music & fireworks! /
6 to 10pm / Oronoco Bay Park / Union & Madison Streets / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4686
for information |
| July 15 &
16 | Summer 18th Century Market Fair - Step back into
the 18th century at this summer market fair at the historic Claude Moore Farm.
Period demonstrations from spinning and weaving to gunsmithing and cabinetmaking
and farm life activities will be recreated. Sample home-cook fare and enjoy the
family activities such as apple bobbing, farm animals and a puppet show. / Claude
Moore Colonial Farm / 6310 Georgetown Pike / McLean / Call 703-442-7557
for information |
| July 22 & 23 |
Virginia Scottish Games - One of the largest Scottish festivals in the
nation, with Celtic games of strength, highland dancing, clan tents and tartan
parade - among the host of attractions. / Episcopal High School / 3901 W. Braddock
Road / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-912-1943 for information |
July 26
through 29 |
Brandy Station Volunteer Fireman's Carnival and Parade - The redskins cheerleaders
and Miss Virginia are scheduled to appear at this All-American small town parade!
/ Route 685 / Fleetwood Heights Road / Village of Brandy Station / VA / Call 540-825-1555
for information |
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| August
Showtimes: Summer entertainment abounds in the area! | Arts
in the Parks - Childrens concerts & performances Saturday mornings / 10am
/ three venues - Burke Lake Park / 7315 Ox Road / Fairfax Station • Lake Fairfax
Park / 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive / Reston • Mason District Park / 6621 Columbia
Pike / Annandale / Call 703-324-7469 for information. • Braddock Nights
Concert Series - Friday Evenings / 7:30pm / two venues in Springfield • Lake
Accotink Park / 7500 Accotink Park Road • Royal Lake / 5344 Gainsborough Drive
/ Call 703-324-7469 for information • Herndon Summer Concert Series
- Thursday evenings through August 24 / 7:30pm / Downtown Herndon / 777 Lynn Street
/ Herndon / Call 703-787-7300 for information • Nottoway Nights Concert
Series • Thursdays / 7:30pm / Nottoway Park / 9601 Courthouse Road / Vienna /
VA / all 703-324-7469 for information • Sounds of Summer Concert Series
• Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concerts / Thursdays / Various Locations /
Fairfax / Call 703-324-8566 for information • Tarara Winery Summer Concert
Series - Saturday evenings / 6pm / Tarara Vineyard & Winery / 13648 Tarara
Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information• Wolf Trap Farm Park
for the Performing Arts - Filene Center • August 29 through September 3 - Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast / Call 703-255-1868 for information |
| Throughout the Month | Six
Flags America and its Paradise Island waterpark is open for the season through
Labor Day. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
| Throughout the Month | Paramount’s
Kings Dominion and its WaterWorks waterpark is open for the season through
Labor Day / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| Washington Redskins |
Pre-season play begins in August as the Skins prepare to do battle in the NFL.
For tickets, game times contact the ticket offices at Fed-X Field in Landover
MD / Call 301-276-6000 for information |
| Throughout
August | Washington Nationals - Pro Baseball has returned
to DC with the Washington Nationals of the National League. Home games are played
at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / For tickets call
Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) |
| Throughout
June | Washington Mystics of the WNBA - The Womens
National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington Mystics
at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket
information. |
| D.C. United |
Professional Soccer - The team season lasts through October, averaging
two to three home games per month which are played at RFK. / D.C. United - RFK
Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000 for information
or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
Saturday,
August 5 | Friendship Firehouse Festival - Celebrating
the original 1774 Friendship Fire Company, the local establishment goes all out
to add to the festivities. Look for live music, craft booths, historic firefighting
equipment and demonstrations. / 107 South Alfred Street / Alexandria / VA / Call
703-838-3891 for information |
| Saturday
Evenings In August | Starlight Cinema - Drive-In Movies
- A recreation of one of those magic moments of the past, a Free series of Drive-in
movies will be shown at Trinity Centre Parking in Centreville. It’s fun for the
whole family! / 7:30pm / Trinity Centre Parking / 5875 Trinity Parkway / Centreville
/ VA / Call 703-324-7469 for information |
August
19 & 20 | August Court Days - A re-enactment of
an earlier period in Leesburg history, the Colonial period comes alive as court
days also meant market days. See mock trial, purchase handmade crafts and listen
to the entertainment of the era. / Food, childrens activities and more / King,
Loudoun and Market Streets / Leesburg Historic District / VA / Call 800-752-6118
for information |
Saturday,
August 26 | Blessing of the Vines - A traditional Catholic
ceremony with processional, Latin hymns and blessing followed by a gourmet dinner
with wine, entertainment and dancing. / Designated Driver service available /
Oasis Winery / 14141 Hume Road / Hume / VA / Call 540-635-7627 for information
& reservations |
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| September
Showtimes: Late Summer & early entertainment abounds in the area! |
Theater season begins again, events TBA • Tarara Winery Summer Concert
Series - Saturday evenings through September 30 / 6pm / Tarara Vineyard & Winery
/ 13648 Tarara Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information• Wolf Trap
Farm Park for the Performing Arts - Filene Center • Through September 3 - Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast / Call 703-255-1868 for information |
| September 1 through 4 | Labor
Day Weekend |
| Monday, September
4 | 2006 Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival - Held on
the Town Green, this festival boasts well-known jazz musicians and groups, complemented
by wine tastings offered by a dozen Virginia wineries. There will be fine arts
for sale and refreshments available. / 777 Lynn Street / Herndon / VA / Call
703-787-7300 for information |
| Throughout
the Month | Six Flags America is open weekends for
a day of fun. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
| Throughout the Month |
Paramount’s Kings Dominion open weekends for a day of fun. / Doswell /
VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| Washington
Redskins | The Season is on-going for the Skins as they prepare
to do battle in the NFL. The Redskins are arguably the National Football
League team with the most devout fans. Call early for hard to obtain tickets,
game times - contact the ticket offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD / Call 301-276-6000
for information |
| Through September
| Washington Nationals - Pro Baseball has returned
to DC with the Washington Nationals of the National League. Home games are played
at RFK Stadium. / RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / For tickets call
Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) |
| D.C.
United | Professional Soccer - The team season lasts
through October, averaging two to three home games per month which are played
at RFK. / D.C. United - RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000
for information or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
| September
7 through 10 | Prince George's County Fair - Since
1842, the Prince George County Fair has been showcasing the regions animal husbandry
and horticulture as well as home and fine arts. Events also include live entertainment,
rides, beautiful Baby contests and more! / Upper Marlboro / MD / Call 301-952-0270
for information |
| September 8 through
October 30 | MAiZE - It’s eleven acres of cornfield
maze with an estimated time of one hour to get through it. Viewing posts and expertise
may get challengers through a bit faster. / A great fall experience / Temple Hall
Farm Regional Park /15789 Temple Hall Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-779-9372
for information |
September
9 & 10 | Alexandria Festival of the Arts - Over 200
artists will be on hand to display and sell their wares from fine art to pottery,
glass and jewelry. / King Street between Washington and Union streets / Alexandria
/ Call 703-838-5005 for information |
September
16 & 17 | Mount Vernon's 18th-Century Craft Fair -
Period attired artisans will on hand to demonstrate, display and sell their crafts
and art. Look for wood carving, leatherwork, tin and iron work, furniture and
more 18th-century type crafts. Entertainment will include childrens programs,
music, fire-eaters and more! / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / 3200 Mount Vernon
Memorial Highway / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information
|
September
16 & 17 |
Tour of Historic Homes in Alexandria - A 60 year-old tradition and offers
an open house tour of some of the most beautiful homes in the historic area. /
Old Town Historic District/ Various Homes / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-683-5544
for information |
| Sunday, September
17 | 2006 NatureFest - Nature stations have been placed
throughout the park including topics such as Retiles, Bats, Nature’s Web and Archeology,
among others. See live animals, enjoy the live entertainment, food and crafts.
/ Runnymede Park / Herndon Parkway between Elden and Queens Row Streets / Herndon
/ VA / Call 703-787-7300 for information |
| Late
September | FrightFest 2006 - Six Flags America theme
park gears up for for a ghostly Halloween. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500
for information |
| Saturday,
September 23 | Autumnal Equinox - Autumn Begins |
September
23 & 24 |
Hunt Country Antiques Fair - Antique dealers from over 20 states converge
to create this twice yearly show and sale! Specialties include 18th to 20th American
and Continental furnishings and collectibles. / Morven Park Equestrian Event Center-
Tutt Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-779-2800 for information |
September
23 & 24 | The
Great Grape Wine Festival - It’s harvest time for the grapes, come join the
celebration at this festival of activity. Events include crafts, wine tastings,
apple picking, live music, hayrides and childrens activities. / Tarara Winery
/ 13648 Tarara Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-771-7100 for information |
October
2006
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| Washington
Redskins | The Season is on-going for the Skins as they prepare
to do battle in the NFL. The Redskins are arguably the National Football
League team with the most devout fans. Call early for hard to obtain tickets,
game times - contact the ticket offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD / Call 301-276-6000
for information |
| Through Mid October
| D.C. United - Professional Soccer - The team season
lasts through October, averaging two to three home games per month which are played
at RFK. / D.C. United - RFK Stadium / East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Call 202-587-5000
for information or Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT(7328) |
| Through
October | FrightFest 2006 - Six Flags America theme
park offers a ghostly Halloween extravaganza. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500
for information |
| Weekends to the
End of October | Fearfest 2006 - Halloween festivities
are added to the fun at Paramount’s Kings Dominion theme park. / Paramount’s Kings
Dominion / Doswell / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| October
& November | Laurel Park is open for Thoroughbred Racing.
/ Laurel / MD / Call 301-725-0400 for information and racing schedule |
Through
October 30 |
MAiZE - It’s eleven acres of cornfield maze with an estimated time of one
hour to get through it. Viewing posts and expertise may get challengers through
a bit faster. / A great fall experience / Temple Hall Farm Regional Park /15789
Temple Hall Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-779-9372 for information |
October 6
through 8 |
Mount Vernon's Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour - Wineries from all over
Virginia will be on hand to offer tastings as visitors explore the wine preferences
of the founding fathers, their grape growing success and failures. Re-enactors
and demonstrations are part of the event as well as musical entertainment & refreshments.
/ Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway / Alexandria
/ VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
Saturday,
October 7 | Fairfax Fall Festival - Arts and crafts,
plenty of great food, live family entertainment and loads of special childrens
activities are all on hand for this celebration of autumn. / 10455 Armstrong Street
/ Fairfax / Call 703-385-7858 for information |
Saturday,
October 7 | McLean-Great Falls Celebrate Virginia
Festival - Featuring live music, dance, foods of Virginia and a great time to
be had by all! / McLean Community Center / 1234 Ingleside Avenue / McLean / Call
703-790-0123 for information |
Saturday,
October 7 | Seaport Day - Celebrating the seaport heritage
of Alexandria, from the Colonial period to present day. Boat building, hands-on
exhibits, boat rides and a marine science lab are all available for visitors entertainment.
/ Alexandria Waterfront / Foot of Cameron Street / Alexandria / Call 703-549-7078
for information |
| October 7 & 8
| Virginia Fall Races - An annual tradition, the steeplechase
races take place on Virginia’s oldest race course. / ’Glenwood Park / Route 626,
Foxcroft Road / Middleburg / Call 540-687-5662 for information |
Monday,
October 9 |
Columbus Day - Time to getaway for a relaxing three day weekend in Washington.
Great time of year for golf, sightseeing and shopping. It’s also time of the 15th
Annual Taste of DC, the largest outdoor food and music festival on the East Coast
along historic Pennsylvania Avenue. |
Saturday,
October 14 | Leesylvania Multicultural Festival
- A celebration of diversity with groups from around the world sharing food, crafts
and music with visitors. / Leesylvania State Park / 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive
/ Woodbridge / Call 703-583-6904 for information |
Saturday,
October 14 | Morven Park Steeplechase Races -
This is horse country and the autumn season brings on the races and a great deal
of family fun. / Morven Park Equestrian Event Center / Tutt Lane / Leesburg /
Call 703-777-2414 for information |
October
14 & 15 | Alpaca Full Moon Farm Autumn Open House -
Llamas in pajamas? No way! However these alpaca do dance and hum. Enjoy apple
cider and homemade goodies and check out the luxurious warm woolies for sale made
from alpaca hair. / Alpaca Full Moon Farm / 9247 Ramey Road / Marshall / Call
540-364-4720 for information |
Sunday,
October 29 | Marine Corps Marathon - Beginning
at the Iwo Jima Monument, this annual marathon event is also known as the Marathon
of the Monuments because the 26 mile, 385 yard, USATF certified course runs past
some of the areas most spectacular sites including the Jefferson, Lincoln and
Roosevelt Memorials, the Pentagon as well as the Mall and Capitol. / Team spots
fill up fast / Call 1-800-RUN USMC for information |
| October
Hauntings and Activities in late October around the area include: | Autumn
Adventure 2006 - Reston Town Center Pavilion / 11921 Freedom Drive / Reston
• Alexandria's Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Ramsay House Visitor Center / 221 King
Street, corner of King & Fairfax Streets / Alexandria / 703-519-1749 •
Ghost Tour in Historic Downtown Leesburg - Georgetown Cafe / 19 S. King Street
/ Leesburg / 703-899-4993 • Historic Cemeteries Tour - Visitor Center /
706 Caroline Street / Fredericksburg / 540-371-3906 • Poe in Alexandria
at The Lyceum - The Lyceum / 201 S. Washington Street / Alexandria / 703-838-4994
|
Tuesday,
October 31 |
Halloween - Check-out Historic Alexandria Hauntings: A Family-Friendly
Trick or Treat - Old Town Alexandria / 800-388-9119 |
November
2006
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top |
| Washington Redskins |
The Season is on-going for the Skins as they prepare to do battle in the NFL.
The Redskins are arguably the National Football League team with the most
devout fans. Call early for hard to obtain tickets, game times - contact the ticket
offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD / Call 301-276-6000 for information |
| Washington Wizards of the NBA |
The National Basketball Association season is ongoing, check out the Washington
Wizards at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and
ticket information. |
| Washington
Capitals of the NHL | The NHL season is ongoing, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. For games dates, times and ticket
information call 202-266-2200 |
| Tuesday,
November 7 | Election Day |
| Saturday,
November 11 | Veteran’s Day - Includes special events
honoring our heroic veterans, past and present at the Arlington National Cemetery,
the African-American Civil War Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the
U.S. Navy Memorial, World War II Veterans Memorial, Women's Memorial and Vietnam
Veterans Memorial. |
November
11 & 12 | McLean Antiques Show and Sale - Over 60 quality
dealers will be on hand for this Antiques Show and Sale. / McLean Community Center
/ 1234 Ingleside Avenue / McLean / Call 703-790-0123 for information |
| November 17 through 19 |
Historic Alexandria Antiques Show & Sale - One of the areas longest running
show and sale of its kind, dealers from around the country will furnish room settings
in American, English and Continental antiques. / Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites /
625 First St / Alexandria / Call 703-549-5811 for information |
| November 17 through 19 |
Northern Virginia Christmas Market - Over 300 artisans will be demonstrating,
and selling their craft in this huge Christmas Market.A great place to find a
unique gift or Christmas collectible. / 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center / Chantilly
/ Call 757-417-7771 for information |
| November
23 | Thanksgiving Day |
| November
24 | Holidays Happen at Reston Town Center - The 16th
Annual Holiday Parade at 1 am with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and lots of huge balloon floats
are part of the kick-off of this event. A 7:30am kids mile run benefits charity,
a tree and town lighting ceremony, carriage rides and a sing-a-long are all part
of the festivities / Reston Town Center / 11921 Freedom Drive / Reston |
November 24 through
December 30 |
Christmas at Oatlands - Decorated for the season, Oatlands is a profusion
of holiday delights. Call about the evening candlelight tours. / Oatlands Plantation
/ 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-777-3174 for information |
| Thanksgiving Weekend through December 10
| Mount Vernon by Candlelight - Tour George Washington’s
home by candlelight as decorated for the holidays during his lifetime. / Mount
Vernon Estate and Gardens / Fridays through Sundays / 3200 George Washington Memorial
Parkway / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
November 30 through
December 2 |
Old Town Christmas / Annual Scottish Walk Weekend - Festivities begin for
the month long celebration of Christmas in Old Town Alexandria. Join in a parade
called the Scottish Walk which ushers in the season with bagpipes and kilted processions.
/ The Campagna Center / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-549-0111 for information |
December 2006
to top |
| Washington
Redskins | The National Football League team with the
most devout fans is arguably the Washington Redskins. As the season winds down
contact the offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD for tickets and game times.
/ Call 301-276-6000 for information |
| Fridays
through Sundays, until December 10 | Mount Vernon by Candlelight
- Tour George Washington’s home by candlelight as decorated for the holidays during
his lifetime. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / 3200 George Washington Memorial
Parkway / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Throughout the Season |
'Garden of Lights' Winter Garden Walk - Hundreds of thousands of twinkling
lights celebrate the season, albeit in secular forms. Look for gift ideas, live
music and refreshments. / Brookside Gardens / 1800 Glenallan Avenue / Wheaton
/ MD / Call 301-962-1453 for information |
| Throughout
the Season | Winter Lights at Seneca Creek - With hundreds
of displays along the 3.4 mile drive, this collection of holiday illumination
is a real show stopper! / Seneca Creek State Park / 11950 Clopper Road / Gaithersburg
/ MD / Call 301-258-6350 for information |
| Throughout
the Season | The Nutcracker - The Washington Ballet
stages their holiday presentation of the Nutcracker every year at the Warner Theatre.
/ Warner Theatre / 513 13th Street NW / Washington DC / Call 202-783-4000
for information |
| Throughout the
Season | Laurel Park is open for Thoroughbred Racing.
/ Laurel / MD / Call 301-725-0400 for information and racing schedule |
| Early December | 83rd
National Christmas Tree Lighting - The official opening of the Christmas season,
the President usually lights the tree which is followed by the Pageant of Peace.
/ White House Ellipse / Washington DC / Call 202-619-7222 for information |
| Through December 30 |
Christmas at Oatlands - Decorated for the season, Oatlands is a profusion
of holiday delights. Call about the evening candlelight tours. / Oatlands Plantation
/ 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane / Leesburg / Call 703-777-3174 for information |
| December 1 through 3 |
McLean Holiday Crafts Show - A juried arts and crafts show with outstanding
artisans showing and selling their wares. Find unique gifts for the holidays.
Food and holiday entertainment are also on hand. / McLean Community Center / 1234
Ingleside Avenue / McLean / Call 703-790-0123 for information |
| December 2 through 16 |
Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols - 2006 - A weekend event in early December,
there are lights along Main Street and a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. Santa
will be on hand for lunch and will be noting those special lists for good girls
and boys. Ice sculptures, warm cider, childrens activities and the old Yule Log
are just part of the numerous activities to be enjoyed by all. / Historic Downtown
Fairfax, Kitty Pozer Garden and Old Town Hall / 3999 University Drive / Fairfax
/ Call 703-385-7858 for information |
December
2 & 3 | Christmas in Middleburg - Begin with a
holiday parade led by the Middleburg Hunt with horse and hounds, Santa and Mrs.
Claus will also be on hand for a weekend of holiday celebrations. / Washington
Street / Middleburg / Call 540-687-8888 for information |
| Sunday, December 3 | The
Herndon Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - An annual event with over 100 craft booths
and artisans selling their wares. A great stop for unique gifts for the holidays.
/ Herndon Community Center / 814 Ferndale Avenue / Herndon / Call 703-787-7300
for information |
| Sunday, December
3 | Christmas Open House at the Mary Washington House
- A special holiday candlelight tour is offered at the 1772 home of George Washington’s
mother. / Mary Washington House / 1200 Charles Street / Fredericksburg / Call
540-373-1569 for information |
| Early
December | Winter's Eve - A delightful event to mark
the beginning of the Holiday Season, look for 18th century decorations, refreshments
and Carols by the fire in this colonial period farm setting. / National Colonial
Farm / 3400 Bryan Point Road / Accokeek / MD / Call 301-283-2113 for information |
| Through December 2 |
Old Town Christmas / Annual Scottish Walk Weekend - Festivities begin for
the month long celebration of Christmas in Old Town Alexandria. Join in a parade
called the Scottish Walk which ushers in the season with bagpipes and kilted processions.
/ The Campagna Center / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-549-0111 for information |
| Sunday, December 10 |
Children’s Holiday Celebration - / National Zoological Park / Washington
DC |
| December 16 |
First Day of Hanukkah |
| Friday,
December 22 | Winter Solstice / Yule / First Day of
Winter |
| Sunday, December 24 |
Christmas Eve Services at Washington National Cathedral - Two services
are held for Christmas Eve, one at 6 and the next at 10pm. / Mount St. Alban at
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues NW / Washington DC / Call 202-537-6200
for information & reservations |
| Monday,
December 25 | Christmas Day - Christmas Services at
Washington National Cathedral - Two services are held for Christmas. / Mount St.
Alban at Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues NW / Washington DC / Call 202-537-6200
for information & reservations |
| Tuesday,
December 26 | First Day of Kwanzaa - Check out accompanying
events at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture
/ 1901 Fort Place SE / Call 202-357-2700 for information |
| Sunday, December 31 | New
Years Eve |
| Sunday, December
31 | New Years Eve - First Night Alexandria - A festive
yet non-alcoholic celebration takes place throughout the Downtown area featuring
live entertainment. / Old Town historic district / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-838-5005
for information |
| Sunday, December
31 | New Years Eve - First Night Leesburg - A festive
yet non-alcoholic celebration takes place throughout the Downtown area featuring
live entertainment. / King, Market, and Loudoun Streets / Downtown Leesburg /
VA / Call 703-777-6306 for information |
January
2007
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Monday,
January 1 | Jamestown Quadricentennial - 400th Anniversary
Celebration continues throughout 2007 with tie-in events in Washington DC. One
of Jamestown 2007 Signature Events will be the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in
late June through July 4 at the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage will feature the Commonwealth of Virginia and Jamestown at the annual
folklife event on the National Mall. / The Mall outside the Smithsonian / Washington
DC / Call 202-275-1150 for information or Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown
Victory Center / Call 888-593-4682 for information Through January 6 -
The Holidays at Mount Vernon - See George Washington’s magnificent home as it
would have been decorated for the holidays during his lifetime. / Open both Christmas
and New Year’s Day / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria / VA / Call
703-780-2000 for information Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther
King Day - The year’s first great three day weekend, with celebrations throughout
the city. Plan a getaway for two in Washington. The District is a great place
during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping, concerts, sightseeing and
great restaurants are all part of this season’s offerings |
February
2007 | Monday, February 12 - Abraham Lincoln Birthday
Celebration - Festivities held at the Lincoln Memorial Wednesday, February
14 - St. Valentine’s Day - Celebrate with a romantic three or extended four
day weekend holiday. Washington is a great place during the off-season for couples.
Fantastic shopping, sightseeing and great restaurants are part of this season’s
offerings. Monday, February 19 - Presidents’ Day - Another great three
day weekend, great for a Valentine getaway and what better place to celebrate
the Presidential holiday than in Washington D.C., book your room now! Monday,
February 19 - George Washington’s 275th Birthday - It’s a milestone 275th
birthday for George Washington celebrated at historic Kenmore and George Washington’s
Ferry Farm / Fredericksburg / Kenmore Call 540-373-3381 for information
/ Ferry Farm / VA / Call 540-370-0732 for information Thursday, February
22 - George Washington’s Real 275th Birthday - Celebrated at George Washington’s
home at Mount Vernon. Anyone named George or shares a February 22nd birthday with
the first President are admitted free. / ID proof required / Mount Vernon Estate
and Gardens / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
