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Labor Day Weekend 2010 Events Calendar |
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Thursday, Sept. 2 - Sunday, Sept. 5
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Rum Weekend
www.cafeatlantico.com |
Join Café Atlántico for their 3rd annual "Celebrate Rum" weekend featuring special rum dishes and drinks from Rhum Barbancourt of Haiti. All profits from the rum-themed event will be donated to Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen for their programs in Haiti.
Location: Café Atlántico, 405 Eighth St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 393-0812; www.cafeatlantico.com
Cost: TBD
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 8:00 p.m. - midnight
Art After Dark
www.museum.oas.org |
Attend this hip event where you can schmooze with art lovers and enjoy performance and video art, live music by Exactly, a music set by DJ Smudge and a cash bar.
Location: Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 458-6016; www.museum.oas.org
Cost: $15
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Haymarket Riot Labor Day Social
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www.brightestyoungthings.com |
Get a jump start on Labor Day weekend with this "all you can eat and drink" event featuring BBQ and gelato floats on the back deck.
Location: The Gibson, 2009 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 232-2156
Cost: $75 |
Thursday, Sept. 2 - Sunday, Sept. 5
Thursday - Friday, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Sound of Music
www.theagendanews.com |
Embrace the end of summer with this classic family musical full of timeless songs including "My Favorite Things" and "Do-Re-Mi."
Location: The Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA
Information: (703) 255-1868; www.wolftrap.org
Cost: $20-$80
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| Friday |
Friday, Sept. 3, 8:00 a.m. - noon
McLean Farmers Market
www.fairfaxcounty.gov |
Spend a relaxing Friday morning perusing the McLean Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, teas, seasonings and plants. Highlights include ice cream from Middleburg Creamery and fresh salsa from Salsa las Glorias.
Location: Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA
Information: (703) 642-0128; www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Cost: Free
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Friday, Sept. 3 - Sunday, Sept. 5, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In Misty China
www.gallery-west.info |
Check out the final weekend of artist Genevieve Lynn's solo exhibit showcasing her Chinese brush paintings which capture moments in landscape, people and culture.
Location: Gallery West, 1213 King St. Alexandria, VA
Information: (703) 549-6006; www.gallery-west.info
Cost: Free
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Friday, Sept. 3 - Sunday, Sept. 5
Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Cat's Cradle
www.longacrelea.org |
Longacre Lea Productions presents the world premiere adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's "Cat's Cradle," a 20th-century novel that looks at science, religion and the atomic bomb.
Location: Hartke and Callan Theatres - The Catholic University of America, 3801 Harewood Rd. NE, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 460-2188; www.longacrelea.org
Cost: $12-$18 |
Friday, Sept. 3, 10:00 p.m.
Salsa with Rudy Gonzalez Y Su Locura
www.latinconcepts.com/guarapo |
Dance to salsa, merengue and Latin jazz at this sleek lounge with international flair and a killer drink menu.
Location: Gua-Rapo, 2039 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
Information: (703) 528-6500; www.latinconcepts.com/guarapo
Cost: Free |
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| Saturday |
Saturday, Sept. 4 - Sunday, Sept. 5, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Virginia Scottish Games
www.vascottishgames.org
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The 37th annual two-day festival is jam-packed with fun events including Highland athletics and dance, piping and drumming, sheepherding demonstrations, fiddling, a British and antique car show, children's games, a pub soccer tournament and Scottish food and drink, just to name a few.
Location: Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Rd. The Plains, VA
Information: (540) 253-5001; www.vascottishgames.org
Cost: $18-$25; $5 for ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and younger
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Saturday, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Christopher Titus
www.arlingtondrafthouse.com |
Enjoy a night of live stand-up with this comedian and star of the FOX sitcom Titus whose act usually revolves around his hilariously dysfunctional family and shocking life experiences.
Location: Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Information: (703) 486-2345; www.arlingtondrafthouse.com
Cost: $25 |
Saturday, Sept. 4, 8:00 p.m.
Jimmy Buffet
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www.last.fm
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Enjoy some classic rock-infused beach music from the king of the Parrotheads at this end-of-summer concert.
Location: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr. Bristow, VA
Information: (703) 754-6400; www.livenation.com
Cost: $48.50-$157
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The American (R)
George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller as an assassin who retreats to the Italian countryside but ends up taking an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact.
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Machete (R)
Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez star in director Robert Rodriguez's campy action flick about an ex-Federale who launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
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The Winning Season (PG-13)
This indie comedy follows an adult misfit (Sam Rockwell) who is recruited by the local high school principal to coach the struggling girls' basketball team and in the process, helps the team and its captain (Emma Roberts) build a competitive spirit.
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St. Baltimore, MD
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Friday, Sept. 3 - Saturday, Sept. 4, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5, 1:35 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St. Baltimore, MD
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Monday, Sept. 6, 1:05 p.m.
Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
Location: Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE Washington, DC
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Monday, Sept. 6, 4:00 p.m.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Maryland Terrapins
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell Rd. Baltimore, MD
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Monday, Sept. 6, 8:00 p.m.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Boise State Broncos
Location: FedEx Field, 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD
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Monday, Sept. 6, 8:15 p.m.
WWE
Location: Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC
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Saturday, Sept. 4, 9:00 p.m.
Eilen Jewell
www.eilenjewell.com |
The Boston-based folk songstress will perform insightful songs that blend roots, blues, bluegrass and jazz music.
Location: Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
Information: (703) 522-8340; www.iotaclubandcafe.com
Cost: $12
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Sunday
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Sunday, Sept. 5 - Monday, Sept. 6, 2:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Page-to-Stage New Play Festival
www.kennedy-center.org
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More than 40 theater companies in the metropolitan area will participate in the 9th annual festival featuring a series of free readings, previews and open rehearsals of works being developed by local, regional and national playwrights, librettists and composers.
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: Free
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Sunday, Sept. 5, 7:00 p.m.
A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
www.jamminjava.com |
Join Jammin' Java's Songwriters' Circle as local musicians pay tribute to the Boss with covers of his legendary heartland rock.
Location: Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA
Information: (703) 255-1566; www.jamminjava.com
Cost: $15 at the doors; $12 in advance
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Sunday, Sept. 5, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Lin Roundtree
www.soulcommune.com |
Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz from the soulful R&B trumpeter.
Location: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 337-4141; www.bluesalley.com
Cost: $20
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Sunday, Sept. 5, 8:30 p.m. - midnight
Yacht Party
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 www.nationalharbor.com
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Depart from the National Harbor Marina for a three-hour tour with a buffet and cash bar.
Location: National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, Fort Washington, MD
Information: (877) 628-5427; www.nationalharbor.com
Cost: $55
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Monday (Labor Day)
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Monday, Sept. 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clifton Labor Day Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
www.jessgravesphotography.com
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Custom Cruisers of Northern Virginia and Clifton Lions Club present the 11th annual "On the Streets" car show featuring street rods, street machines, customs, antiques, muscle cars, classics, motorcycles and more. Enjoy food, music, door prizes, special trophies, a chili cook-off and other activities. All proceeds benefit local charities.
Location: Main Street, Clifton, VA
Information: (703) 830-2129; www.customcruisesnova.com
Cost: Free
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Monday, Sept. 6, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Design for the Other 90%
http://events/nationalgeographic.com |
Don't miss the final day of this poignant exhibit featuring the low-cost solutions of researchers, designers and architects to help the majority of the world's population in poverty. (The picture to the right features a motorcycle equipped with mobile access points and a satellite uplink).
Location: National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 857-7588; http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum
Cost: Free
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Monday, Sept. 6, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Herndon Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival
www.herndon-va.gov |
Enjoy an impressive lineup of well-known regional and national jazz performers, tastings from a dozen Virginia wineries (along with some beer tastings) and handmade items for sale from local artists.
Location: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St. Herndon, VA
Information: (703) 787-7300; www.herndon-va.gov
Cost: $15 with unlimited wine tastings or five beer tastings; $8 without; ages 12 and younger are free
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Monday, Sept. 6, 4:00 p.m.
Crab Bowl Classic
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 www.baltimoreravens.com
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Watch the college football rivalry game between the Maryland Terrapins and Navy Midshipmen, the two teams' first meeting since 2005 when the Terrapins barely edged out the Midshipmen in the final minutes of the game.
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St. Baltimore, MD
Information: (410) 261-7283; www.baltimoreravens.com
Cost: $45-$75
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Kurt and Rocio Duty | Keller Williams Realty | 6354 Walker Lane | Alexandria , VA 22310 | 703-508-6178
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