Saturday, May 7, 2011

PAST: Free Events this Week from CultureCapital.com! WED, June 8th - TUES, June 14th

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Below is a list of additional FREE events this week from CultureCapital.
Culture Capital is a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization serving Metro DC’s arts & culture community and the public for over 30 years.

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Wednesday, June 8th

Gallery Talk

Twelve at Twelve: Lewis Baltz's "New Monterey"
12:00pm - a 12 minute gallery talk at 12pm
West Building, Main Floor, Rotunda
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Lecture

West Building, Ground Floor, Lecture Hall
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial (closer to West Bldg)

Thursday, June 9th

Music

Victor Provost Steel Pan Quartet
6:00pm
Part of the DC Jazz Festival
Metro: Foggy Bottom and take the free Kennedy Center shuttle

Art Opening Reception

Metro: King Street and take a bus or the free trolley to the waterfront

Art Talk

Metro: Farragut West

Art Panel Discussion

Metro: Foggy Bottom and take the free Kennedy Center shuttle

Chamber Music

Metro: College Park and take a shuttle to UMD

Friday, June 10th

Talk

Food writer and author Laura Shapiro discusses Eleanor Roosevelt's passionate commitment to economical living during hard times.
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Art Opening Reception

Metro: Balltson or Pentagon City and take a bus or taxi

Music - Outdoors

5:00pm - 8:30pm
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Music

6:00pm
Metro: Foggy Bottom and take the free Kennedy Center shuttle

Music

Metro: College Park and take a shuttle to UMD

Music

Part of the DC Jazz Festival
Metro: Smithsonian or L'Enfant Plaza

Saturday, June 11th

Film Festival

Polar Film Festival
11:00am - 5:00pm
read more about the films
Metro: Farragut North or take any bus along 16th St to M St

Artist Talk and Demo

1:00pm
Metro: Silver Spring

Sunday, June 12th

Film

East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square (closer to East Bldg)

Poetry Reading

2:00pm
Metro: Bethesda, elevator exit

Sunday Evening Concert

Texas Children's Choir with Thomas Hardaway, director and Anne-Marieke Evers, soprano
6:30pm
West Building, Main Floor, West Garden Court
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Monday, June 13th

Talk - Works in Progress

12:10pm and 1:10pm
30 minute talks
East Building Concourse, Small Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square

Tuesday, June 14th

Chamber Music

7:30pm
See program info here
Metro: Dupont Circle, Q St exit and walk about 7 blocks or take a bus

Panel Discussion

Panel - four former Members of Congress and one former member of the Bush Administration
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

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PAST: FILM: Outdoor Screenings every WED night in June in Columbia Heights starting this WED, June 8th, 8:30pm, Free

"Movie Nights in the Heights"
every Wednesday night in June
80's dance party 8:30pm
Screening begins at dark

June 8th
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

June 15th
Dirty Dancing

June 22nd
Are We There Yet?

June 29th
Little Big League

The field is located behind the school, closer to 11th & Kenyon near Wonderland and BloomBars.
Metro: Columbia Heights

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PAST: Author Event: Dr. Richard P. Wenzel "Labyrinth of Terror" this FRI, June 10th Barnes & Noble Georgetown, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Free

Author event at Barnes & Noble Georgetown
"Labyrinth of Terror" Richard P. Wenzel
Friday, June 10th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Free

Dr. Richard P. Wenzel will read from his novel - Labyrinth of Terror - "a thrilling read that explores the deadly potential of a bio-terror attack in London’s King’s College Hospital." Dr. Wenzel is a Richmond, VA physician and an expert on infectious diseases. Signing follows the reading.

3040 M St, NW
Metro: Take the Circulator bus to Georgetown from Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle or Farragut North

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PAST: Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC launch this WED, June 8th at 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the French Embassy, Free, RSVP by midnight Tonight!

Art All Night - Nuit Blanche
Wednesday, Juen 8th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Free with RSVP, email rsvp@epgPR.com
RSVP requested by midnight tonight, Tuesday, June 7th
Metro: This embassy is located past Georgetown University and is accessible by bus only, see metro trip planner for best access
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PAST: MEDITATION: "Pathway to Inner Peace" Workshop with Gerry Gorman at Shepherd Park Library WED, June 8th at 7:00pm, Free

Learn more about Meditation this Wednesday Night
"Pathway to Peace" workshop with Gerry Gorman
Wednesday, June 8th
7:00pm
Free

Gerry will talk about how the practice of meditation can help each of us to achieve balance and peace and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Learn more about Jyoti meditation here.

Gerry Gorman has been a student of meditation for over
30 years and has studied with two of the most respected mystics of our time: Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj and Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. Professionally, he has worked as an engineer, engineering manager, and business development executive for a number of computer controls and technology companies and he now runs his own controls company.

7420 Georgia Ave, NW (near Geranium) (map)
Metro:
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Friday, May 6, 2011

PAST: Another Free Happy Hour with WTD at Via 19 this THURS, July 7th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Get 2 Free PBR's with RSVP, 21+

It's time for another Happy Hour with What's the Deal!
Thursday, July 7th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
This week it's at Via 19
Get two free PBR's when you RSVP, 21+

Via 19
1140 19th St NW
Metro: Farragut North


Why Free in DC recommends WTD (What's The Deal):
  • What's the Deal DC is a locally owned and operated site that offers "deals" specifically in the DC metro area.
  • Unlike other sites which only run 1 deal per day, WTD also has multiple deals running all of the time.
  • They also give you more time to purchase your deal - usually about a week or so (which is great if you are waiting for your check for instance)... AND
  • In alignment with Free in DC's event listings - they always are sure to havegreat deals for $10 or less on their site!
You can view all of their current offers here!


Free in DC Pick for Best Deal of the Week!

50% off Authentic Italian Dining & Drinks at Paper Moon in Georgetown

Pay just $10 for $20 worth of authentic food and drinks (includes alcohol)

Paper Moon
1073 31st St, NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle or Rosslyn and take the Circulator bus to Georgetown
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

PAST: THEATER: Comedy: "Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them" Playing at CHAW from THURS, May 26th - SAT, June 11th, $8

A new comedy by Christopher Durang
Thursday, May 26th – Saturday, June 11th
Thursdays - Saturdays
7:30pm
$8

Sweet! $5 tickets for some shows on TICKETPLACE.org

Starting Thursday and showing for four days per week for 3 weeks, the American Ensemble Theater will be performing Why Torture is Wrong, and the People who Love Them. It is the story of a young woman who fears that her husband, father, and mother might not be as innocent as they appear. For those who appreciate black comedy, this will be a timely play poking fun at “our private terrors both at home and abroad.” Directed by Ann Fraistat

Learn more and purchase tickets here

CHAW
545 7th St, SE
Metro: Eastern Market
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Monday, May 2, 2011

PAST: WTD Happy Hour in VA at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon, THURS, June 2nd 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Free food and drink deals with RSVP, 21+

It's time for another WTD Happy Hour!
This week get free food and drink deals
at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon
Thursday, June 2nd
6:00pm - 8:00pm

This week you'll get your choice of free cheese fries, regular fries, hot wings or nachos with any happy hour drink purchase. Half price drafts and $4 rails and wines are flowing until 8pm.
If the weather is nice you can even sit outside.

Mad Rose Tavern
3100 Clarendon Blvd
Ste PL 15 in Arlington, VA
Metro: Clarendon

Why Free in DC recommends WTD (What's The Deal):
  • What's the Deal DC is a locally owned and operated site that offers "deals" specifically in the DC metro area.
  • Unlike other sites which only run 1 deal per day, WTD also has multiple deals running all of the time.
  • They also give you more time to purchase your deal - usually about a week or so (which is great if you are waiting for your check for instance)... AND
  • In alignment with Free in DC's event listings - they always are sure to havegreat deals for $10 or less on their site!
You can view all of their current offers here!


Free in DC Pick for Best Deal of the Week ($10 or less of course)

50% off Drinks and Fare at Recessions Lounge
Pay $10 and get $20

1823 L St, NW
Metro: Farragut West or Farragut North
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PAST: Family Friendly Event: "Songs of the Wind: Visiting Huichol Artists" at NMAI FRI, June 3rd – SUN, June 5th from 10:30am – 4:00pm, Free

Songs of the Wind: Visiting Huichol Artists
Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th
10:30am – 4:00pm
Free
Family friendly event, suggested for ages 8 and up

Join visiting Huichol artists from Nayarit, Mexico, for three different workshops throughout the weekend. Learn about beadwork (chaquira), embroidery (bordado) and yarn painting (arte en estambre). These are three extraordinary artistic techniques for which the Huichol are well-known. Click here for more details.

National Museum of the American Indian
4th & Independence Ave, SW
Metro: L’Enfant Plaza
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PAST: ART: It's "First Friday" in Dupont - Galleries Open Late! FRI, June 3rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Hillyer to 9:00pm, Free

First Friday's in Dupont - Galleries open late!
Friday, June 3rd
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillyer stay opens 'til 9:00pm
Free, donation of $5 suggested at Hillyer

Participating Galleries include Q St Gallery at 2015 Q St, NW, Hillyer Art Space (in alley between/behind Phillips Collection buildings), and more. You can usually pick up a map at WPA or Hillyer. Unfortunately, they don't have a Dupont Galleries website listing them all. You can see a listing of galleries in the area on yelp here, though I recommend clicking through each listing to make sure the list is current and accurate.

Galleries in Dupont - Conn Ave/Q and R St area
Metro: Dupont Circle, Q St north exit

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

PAST: Free Events this Week from CultureCapital.com! WED, June 1st - SUN, June 5th

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Below is a list of additional FREE events this week from CultureCapital.
Culture Capital is a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization serving Metro DC’s arts & culture community and the public for over 30 years.

Please c
lick through for complete details about the event and location details!

Wednesday, June 1st

Music

Every hour on the hour the two-time Grammy Award®-winners perform folk, old-time country and swing, and children's music.

Constitution Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial

Lecture

Mahler and Fin-de-Sicle Vienna: Provocations of the Body: The Art of Egon Schiele
2:00pm
With David Gariff, lecturer at NGA

West Building, Ground Floor Lecture Hall
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial (closer to West Bldg)

Thursday, June 2nd

Artist Talk

A Dialogue with Cuban Artist Ren Francisco Rodriguez
12:10pm and 1:10pm
30-minute talks given by Michelle Bird in conversation with artist René Francisco Rodriguez followed by Q & A

East Building Concourse, Small Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square (closer to the East Bldg)

Gallery Talk

6:30pm
Lee Glazer, curator of American art at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art, will discuss artist Abbott Thayer's approach to landscape, focusing on Mount Monadnock.

500 17th St, NW
Metro: Farragut West

Friday, June 3rd

Chamber Music

view program here

Sumner School Museum
Metro: Farragut North

Art Opening

6:00pm

Metro: Ballston

Saturday, June 4th

Film


East Building Concourse, Auditorium
Metro: Judiciary Square (closer to the East Bldg)

Sunday, June 5th

Poetry Reading
Music

as part of the DC Jazz Festival
3:00pm
Featuring drummer and composer Nasar Abadey

Metro: Gallery Place - Chinatown

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PAST: THEATER: Preview Shows for SCENA Theatre's "Purge" at the H Street Playhouse this SAT - WED, June 4th - 8th, Tickets $10

Purge presented by SCENA Theatre
Just $10 for preview tickets

Evening shows on Saturday, Tuesday & Wednesday
June 4th, 7th & 8th
8:00pm

Sunday, June 5th
3:00pm

"Witness the regional premiere of an explosive play by Finland's Sofi Oksanen. Purge is a powerful story of an Estonian woman's lifelong struggle with political exploitation, family betrayal, and sexual trafficking in Estonia. Follow the brave, flawed Aliide who wrestles with abuse, destruction, forgiveness – and finally redemption. Sofi adapted Purge into an acclaimed, best-selling novel – now translated into 38 languages and set to be a feature film in 2012."

1365 H St, NE
Metro: Union Station or Gallery Place and take a taxi or bus.
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PAST: Explore Museums off the Mall at the annual Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk, SAT & SUN, June 4th - 5th during the day, Free

Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk
Saturday, June 4th & Sunday, June 5th
Hours vary*
Free!

"Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend is the perfect excuse to explore D.C.'s "off-the-mall" museums. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitions, many sites are offering special programs in keeping with the "live green, love local" theme." Click here for schedule of events and here for a list of the 10 participating museums in the area.

"Enjoy period music from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday and bring a picnic to the gardens at Dumbarton House, stop by The Textile Museum's Celebration of Textiles to make a recycled seed packet to take home with zinnia seeds, take part in Jazz n' Family Fun Days at The Phillips Collection and celebrate the memory of a loved one in a creative and artful way at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History. Unplug the ipod and GameBoy and try out a board game from the 1920's at Wilson House."

Refreshments will be available for sale via several of D.C.'s beloved food trucks throughout the neighborhood, including Sweet Green and Carmen's Ice.

*Please note that not all museums will be open both days. Event held rain or shine.

Metro: Dupont Circle
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PAST: MUSIC: The DC Jazz Festival is happening now! WED, June 1st - MON, June 13th

Wednesday, June 1st - Monday, June 13th
Some free events

The DC Jazz Festival features more than 100 jazz performances at concert venues and clubs throughout Washington, DC. Signature events include Jazz on the Mall, Bobby McFerrin at the Warner Theatre and a Kennedy Center concert featuring artists from HBO'S Treme. Runs June 1-13. Some events are free but many have a cover over ten dollars so please be sure to click through each event.

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

PAST: Free Conference on Cuba this THURS, June 2nd, 9:00am - 5:30pm, RSVP please

"Questions of Racial Identity, Racism and anti-Racist Policies in Cuba Today"
Thursday, June 2nd
9:00am – 5:30pm
Free
RSVP to fiorella@ciponline.org

Those interested in international issues of race should enjoy this conference. The purpose of this conference is to “bring attention to Cuba’s internal discourses and negotiations on racial identity, racism, and government policies to address one of the most fundamental democratic issues in Cuba today.” The conference begins with coffee at 9:00am, and includes four panels with a break for lunch at noon. View schedule and read more here.

University of California Washington Center
1608 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West
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