THE WASHINGTON POST • FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
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As far as edgy female rockers go, Pat Benatar, right, was one of the pioneers. She performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. with REO Speedwagon at Calvert Marine Museum. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.
410-326-2042. www. calvertmarinemuseum. com. $30-$50.
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We can think of no better way to celebrate Labor Day than by spending it on the West Lawn of the Capitol listening to Emil de Cou, right, conduct the National Symphony Orchestra. Sunday at 8 p.m. 202-416-8114.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
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Marsha Mason stars in “All’s Well That Ends Well,” Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about one woman’s pursuit of a husband. Tuesday through Oct. 24. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. 877-487-8849. www.
shakespearetheatre.org. $37-$88.
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Forget traveling to Ohio to see such works as “The Finding of Erichthonius,” left; just check out “Side by Side: Oberlin’s Masterworks at the Phillips.” Saturday through Jan. 16. 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. www.
phillipscollection.org. $12, $10 for students and seniors, free for 18 and younger.
What’s Doing
Prices listed where available. THE DISTRICT
CANAL BOAT RIDES Friday-Sunday and Thursday at 11, 1:30 and 3, Wednesday at 1:30 and 3. A ride through Georgetown’s old industrial quarter. Reservations are recommended for groups of 10 or more. C&O Canal, Georgetown Visitor Center, 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. 202-653-5190. $5 age 4 and older.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DAY Saturday 10 to 6. A bike tour, scavenger hunt, competition to be king and queen of Columbia Heights and more. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 11th and Kenyon streets NW. 979-229-9139. www.
columbiaheightsday.org. Free.
“DOLLEY AT DUMBARTON” Saturday 11 to 3. Historian and author Anthony S. Pitch discusses “Dolley Madison’s Heroic Patriotism During the British Capture of Washington in 1814.” Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.
www.dumbartonhouse.org. Tour and lecture, $10; lecture only, $8; students, $5.
WHO LET THE DOGS IN Saturday 11 to 5. Talk to an expert about your dog’s nutrition and health while your pet enjoys dog treats and shade. Koshland Science Museum, Sixth and E streets NW. 202-334-1201. www.
koshland-science-museum.org. Free.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME CRUISE Sunday at noon. A boat trip from the Capital Elite dock on the Southwest waterfront to Nationals Park in time for the game vs. the Cardinals. Water Front Park, 600 Water St. SW. $18.
GEORGETOWN ALLEY CRAWL Sunday at 12:15. A National Park Service ranger leads a 90-minute walking tour of areas that once housed industrial activities. C&O Canal, Georgetown Visitor Center, 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. 202-653-5190. Free.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1 to 3. Take a free figure drawing class, ask questions of the faculty and sign up for fall art workshops. Washington Studio School, 2129 S St. NW. 202-234-3030. Free.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne performs Sunday at 8 p.m.Wolf Trap, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $30.
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Los Angeles is a melting pot, and with its blend of hip-hop, Latin salsa, jazz and funk, Ozomatli, right, is the perfect band to represent the city. Monday at 8 p.m. Rams Head, 33 West St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545. www.
ramsheadtavern.com. $29.50.
Two swindlers fall in love in jazzy 1922 New York in “Glimpses of the Moon,”Wednesday through Oct. 17. MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-548-9044. 800-494-8497. www.
metrostage.org. $25-$50.
Watch the Cirque du Soleil acrobats pull off their gravity-defying feats in “OVO,” Thursday through Oct. 24. The Plateau, National Harbor, Oxon Hill. 800-450-1480.
www.cirquedusoleil.com. $55-$255, $49.50-$117 students and seniors, $38.50- $178.50 ages 2 to 12.
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Works by contemporary artists Cristián Segura and Sergio Vega make up “Argentina in Focus: Visualizing the Concept,” running Wednesday through Nov. 15. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW. 202-458-6016.
www.museum.oas.org. Free.
José Luis Arellano directs “El Caballero de Olmedo/The Knight From Olmedo,” Lope de Vega’s tale of two lovers from rival towns. GALA Theatre-Tivoli, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174.
www.galatheatre.org. $15-$50.
PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BELL CHIASSO ENTERTAINMENT; SCOTT SUCHMAN; JONATHAN ERNST FOR THE WASHINGTON POST; ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM/OBERLIN COLLEGE welcome.
PHILLIPS AFTER FIVE Thursday 5 to 8:30. A free party that generally features lectures, snacks and music. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151.
www.phillipscollection.org. Included with museum admission, cash bar.
MARYLAND
ANNMARIE AFTER HOURS Friday 6 to 9. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to stroll through the exhibits at Annmarie without anyone younger than 21 on the grounds. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640. www.
annmariegarden.org. $5.
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Check out children’s activities, music and more at the Lucketts Fair this weekend in Leesburg.
INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY Wednesday at 11. Archives staff members present an introduction to genealogical study. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-357-5000. Free.
PAWS AT THE PARKWednesday 6 to 8. A dog-friendly happy hour event. Park Hyatt Washington, 24th and M streets NW. 202-789-1234. $12 admission covers two drink tickets and dog treats.
ART AND SPIRIT COFFFEEHOUSE Wednesday at 7. Saxophonist Connie Frigo and pianist Judith Judith Bible perform classical works; a question-and-answer session with interdisciplinary artist Michael Mack follows. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Maine Avenue SW.
rector@staugustinesdc.org. 202-554-3222. Free, donations
“THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND QUILTS” Friday at 7. Howard University art and art history professor Raymond Dobard explains how some quilts used coded visual cues to help slaves find safe havens as they navigated the underground railroad. Historic Sotterley Plantation, Barn, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood. 301-373-2280.
www.sotterley.org. Free, reservations required.
TOMATO TASTING Saturday 10 to noon. Sample tomatoes at the Silver Spring FreshFarm Market. Downtown Silver Spring, on and around Ellsworth Drive, Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, Silver Spring. Free.
ANNAPALOOZA OUTDOOR MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday noon to 10. Local music, food, crafts and cocktails. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Generals Highway, Crownsville. 443-769-1556.
www.annapalooza.org. $25, $20 in advance.
ANNAPOLIS TOMATO FESTIVAL Saturday noon to 6. Featuring a chili cookoff, salsa recipe competition, pizza eating contest, live music and radio broadcast, cooking demonstrations and samples. See Web site for contest entry forms. Homestead Gardens, 743 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. 301-261-4550. 410-798-5000. www.
homesteadgardens.com. $10, $25 for a family of four, $10 for each additional family member, free for age 9 and younger.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL RALLY Saturday noon to 2. A
commemoration of Dr. King’s march on Washington in 1963. Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Pkwy., Arnold. Free.
ROCKVILLE WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday noon to 6. Wine sampling, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, plus live music. Rockville Town Square, bounded by Rockville Pike, East Middle Lane, North Washington Street and Beall Avenue, Rockville. 240-314-8620. cmcquitty@rockvillemd. gov.
www.rockvillemd.gov/events/uncorked. Admission for concerts and cooking demonstrations, free; wine tasting for age 21 and older, $10.
GUIDED WALKING TOUR Saturday at 1. A walk through the National Park Seminary Historic District. Participants meet across from 2755 Cassedy St., in front of the gymnasium at Cassedy Street and Linden Lane. National Park Seminary Historic District, Linden Lane, Silver Spring. 301-589-1715. www.
saveourseminary.org. $5.
THRILL AND CHILL Saturday at 3:30. An outdoor obstacle course, followed by a beer sampler and snacks. Rams Head Tavern, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-604-3454. $60.
BALTIMORE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOWThursday noon to 8, through Sept. 5. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-649-7000.
www.baltimoresummerantiques.com. $12.
VIRGINIA
ICE CREAM MAKING Friday 1 to 4. Learn how ice cream was made in the 18th century, and try your hand at it. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. 703-437-1794. $5.
PARK WAGON RIDE Friday 7 to 8:30 and Saturday 9 to 10:30. A trip in a tractor-pulled wagon. Learn about the park’s history as the site of the former Lorton Reformatory, and about future plans. Laurel Hill Park, Giles Run Meadow parking lot, 8400 Lorton Rd., Lorton. 703-451-9588. $6, reservations required.
KETTLE RUN BATTLEFIELD TOURS Saturday 9 to noon. Local historians share information about the fighting leading up to the Second Battle of Manassas, sponsored by Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division. Bristoe
Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Rd., Bristow. 703-792-5546. $5; free for age 5 and younger.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA REPTILE EXPO Saturday 9 to 3. Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas. 717-432-5807. www.
mdreptilefarm.com/shows. $7.
GREENBERG’S TRAIN AND TOY SHOWSaturday and Sunday 10 to 4. Dulles Expo Center, Willard Road off Route 28, Chantilly. 703-378-0910.
www.greenbergshows.com. $7, free for age 11 and younger.
LUCKETTS FAIR Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5. Crafts, musical entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, hayrides, hand-churned ice cream and children’s activities. Rain or shine. Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. 703-771-5281.
www.luckettsfair.com. $5; free for age 5 and younger.
SPIES IN THE ATTIC TOURS Saturday 10 to 1. The tour features historical interpreter Emily Lapisardi portraying Confederate spy Rose Greenhow. Sponsored by the Manassas Museum. Liberia Plantation, Mathis Avenue, Manassas. 703-368-1873. www.
manassasmuseum.org. $15, reservations required.
WAGS ’N’ WHISKERS Saturday 11 to 4. A pet-themed fair with pet portraiture, live music and children’s entertainment. Village at Shirlington, Campbell Avenue, Arlington. 301-988-8178. www.
thevillageatshirlington.com. Free.
WAR OF 1812 REENACTMENT Saturday noon to 4. A discussion of Alexandria’s role in the War of 1812, accented by costumed reenactors. Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. 703-549-2997.
www.carlylehouse.org. Free admission to the grounds; house tour, $5; ages 5-12, $3; free for age 4 and younger.
BRISTOE STATION BATTLEFIELD TOURS Sunday at 11, 1, 2 and 3. Local historians lead tours and discuss the Civil War battles that took place at the site. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Rd., Bristow. 703-792-5546.
www.pwcgov. org/historicsites. $5; children 5 and younger, free.
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