THE WASHINGTON POST • FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010
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Heads up, “Scrubs” lovers: the Blanks— Ted’s band from the popular television show — bring its a cappella show to Arlington Cinema ’N’ Drafthouse Friday at 10 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-486-2345. www.
arlingtondrafthouse.com. $24.
FRIDAY
A demanding pig takes advantage of a polite host in Laura Numeroff’s classic “If You Give a Pig a Pancake.” Friday through Aug. 15. Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2270. www.
adventuretheatre.org. $15, $12 age 12 and younger.
Want a trip to the Caribbean without worrying about baggage fees? Saturday at 11 a.m. Georgia Avenue will be transformed into a tropical party as the DC Caribbean Carnival parade, right, steps off at Missouri Avenue. 202-726-2204. www.
dccaribbeancarnival.org. Free.
2 SATURDAY
Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra performs World War II big band classics Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-337-4141.
www.bluesalley.com. $25.
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What do the Strokes, Lady Gaga and Marc Ford have in common? Rachel Platten has toured with all of them. The singer-songwriter performs Monday at 8 p.m. with Mikey Wax and Nick Howard. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
jamminjava.com. $10.
4 MONDAY
Our favorite summer holiday is almost here! Break out the red, white and blue, grab a lawn chair and watch fireworks explode. Look for a complete guide to area fireworks in the July 2Weekend section!
For more ideas, go to
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Every female rocker since the ’80s has the edgy Pat Benatar to thank for paving the way. She performs Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with REO Speedwagon. Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $30-$45.
5 TUESDAY
Can any Washington athlete eclipse the Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg? How about the Kastles’ Venus Williams? The tennis great will play Martina Hingis of the New York Buzz at 7 p.m. Kastles Stadium, 11th and H streets NW. 202-483-6647. www.
washingtonkastles.com. $45-$75.
Umbrella in hand, legendary nanny Mary Poppins, left, floats into the Kennedy Center beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to star in the musical of the same name. Through Aug. 22. Kennedy Center, Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. 800-444-1324.
www.kennedy-center.org. $25-$135.
6 WEDNESDAY 7 THURSDAY 8 The Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra performs the score of “Planet Earth” as the documentary is shown. 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444.
www.bsomusic.org. $18.50-$62, half-price for ages 6 to 16.
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“ETHNIC HISTORY AND ITS DISCONTENTS, PART II — BLACK SOLDIERS IN THE CIVIL WAR” Sunday 12:30 to 2. A lecture on the experience of African American soldiers during the Civil War and how the experiences demonstrated the future of the subject of race. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW. 202-265-6280.
www.nmajmh.org. Free.
FESTA ITALIANA DC Sunday 11:30 to 5:30. The 12th annual street festival highlights all things Italian with performances, dance and cooking lessons, children’s workshops, exhibits, a silent auction, raffle, car show and more. Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third St. NW.
www.festaitalianadc.com. Free.
SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOURS Sunday at noon. A tour of the “Pousette-Dart: Predominantly White Paintings.” Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151.
www.phillipscollection.org. Included in admission to special exhibition.
SOGETSU IKENBANA DEMONSTRATION Sunday 1 to 2:30. Artists practice the style and technique of the ancient Japanese art, focusing on the free-form use of materials and imagination to create sculptural compositions. U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE. 202-245-2726.
www.usna.usda.gov. Free.
“JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF LIBERATION” Sunday 2 to 4. A two-hour lecture and performance jazz series focusing on specific genres and time periods. There will be a free shuttle from the Mall to the museum. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820.
www.anacostia.si.edu. Free.
COCKTAIL CLASS FOR BEGINNERS: FROM COCKTAIL CLASSIC TO MODERN MIXOLOGY Tuesday at 6:30. Phil Greene of the Museum of the American Cocktail teaches basic techniques, ingredients and tools for making drinks at home, as well as the history of classic cocktails. Hilton Washington Embassy Row, 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-265-1600.
www.giramondowine.com/events. $49.
“PASTRY CHEF BILL YOSSES KNOWS THE SWEET LIFE” Tuesday at 6:45. Yosses discusses why dessert is so deeply connected to our traditions and celebrations, and how it can be a delicate balance of art and science, and describes the skills and requirements unique to pastry professionals. Sweets sampling included. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-663-3030. 202-633-1000.
www.si.edu/ripley. www.
smithsonianassociates.org. $25.
MILLER’S CABIN POETRY READING SERIES Tuesday at 7:30. Alex Chertok and Perry Epes read their poetry at Joaquin Miller Cabin, Picnic Area 6. Rock Creek Park, 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW. 202-895-6000.
www.wordworksdc.com. Free.
“INTO THE WILD NEW ZEALAND-STYLE” Wednesday 6:45 to 8:45. Travel writer Andrew Evans discusses the geography, biology and history of New Zealand. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-663-3030. www.
smithsonianassociates.org. $40.
“YOU’RE SOAKING IN IT: PERSUASION AND SUBCONSCIOUS INFLUENCE” Wednesday 6:45 to 9. A discussion of different forms of influence and persuasion in today’s society. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-663-3030.
www.smithsonianassociates.org. $40.
MARYLAND
URBAN FARMING SUMMIT Friday 8 to 5:30. Will Allen, chief executive of Growing Power, is the keynote speaker at this hands-on workshop to discuss urban farm design, community composting, and building and growing in hoop houses. Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville. 202-642-1805. sowingseedsnow.
eventbrite.com. $75, registration required.
MECHANICSVILLE CARNIVAL Friday-Saturday and Thursday 7 to 11, Sunday 6 to 10, through June 27. The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department hosts its 49th annual event
featuring rides, games, food, bingo and raffles. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville. 301-884-8602. www.
mvfd.com. Free admission, fee for rides.
CAMPFIRE ON THE BEACH Friday 7:30 to 9. The Town of North Beach hosts story time for children and a marshmallow roast. North Beach Boardwalk, Bay Avenue and Fifth Street, North Beach. 301-855-6681.
www.ci.
north-beach.md.us. Free.
CHESAPEAKE GREEN LIVING FESTIVAL Saturday and Sunday. Eighty exhibitors are expected, plus speakers, celebrities, demonstrations, healthy local food tastings, door prizes, music, children’s activities and an organic wine and beer happy hour. Sponsored by City Dock Productions. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Generals Highway, Crownsville. 410-263-4012. www.
chesapeakegreenlivingfestival.com. $8, ages 12-18 and 65 and older $6, age 12 and younger free with guardian.
FENTON STREET ARTS MARKET Saturday 9 to 3, through Oct. 30. Local artists and crafters, food, antiques, entertainment and more. Fenton Street Market, Fenton Street and Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring. 301-943-9261.
www.fentonstreetmarket.com. Admission, free.
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL Registration at 8 a.m., run/walk at 9 a.m., festival noon to 8. The festival celebrating the end of slavery begins with a 5K run/walk to benefit the U.S. Colored Troop Memorial Fund. Festival entertainment by jazz saxophonist Jaared, gospel by Winfield Parker, African dance team Soul in Motion, a magic show and anti-smoking rapper No Puff Daddy. Give blood at a Red Cross van and visit displays at the Minority Outreach Coalition Mini Health Fair. Freedom Park, Route 235 and Tulagi Place, Lexington Park. 301-862-4868.
www.ucaconline.org. Run/walk $20, festival free.
SPRING BIRD WALK Saturday at 7:30. For beginners and experts, Audubon Society members lead a half-day walk; waterproof footwear and binoculars suggested. Governor Bridge Natural Area, 7600 Governor Bridge Rd.,
Bowie. 410-765-6482. Free.
YARD SALE AND FLEA MARKET Saturday 9 to 3. The church will hold its annual sale. Concord-St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, River and Goldsboro roads, Bethesda. 301-229-3383. www.
twinspringsfruitfarm.com/index.html. Free.
ANNUAL TOBACCO TRAIL ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR MEET Saturday 10 to 2. More than 200 antique and classic cars will be on display, with awards for the most exceptional cars. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640.
www.annmariegarden.org. $3 for adults; $2 for seniors; $2 for age 12 and younger; younger than 5 free.
21ST ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL Saturday 11 to 4. Visitors can ride rescue horses, play games and enjoy music and food in this fundraiser for neglected horses. There will also be tours of the rescue facility. Days End Farm, 1372 Woodbine Rd., Woodbine. 301-854-5037.
www.defhr.org. $5 for families, $2 for adults, $1 for children younger than 12, younger than 6 free.
SEWING LESSON AND SUPPORT OUR TROUPS Saturday 11 to 3. Kids age 10 and older can learn basic sewing skills and sew a drawstring bag that will be donated to Operation Care Package, a nonprofit organization that fills and mails drawstring bags to deployed service men and women. Sessions begin on the half-hour. A program of the American Sewing Guild. G Street Fabrics, Montrose Shopping Center, 5520 Randolph Rd., Rockville. 301-871-2128. hfpdr@verizon. net. 301-231-8998.
CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION Saturday 12:30 to 2:20. Traditional Caribbean cuisine, steel pan music by the Sweet Lime & Passion Duo. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aspen Hill Library. Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. 240-773-9410.
MID-SUMMER FAIRE Sunday 10 to 5. Colonial-style entertainment includes pig racing, boat building, sea chanteys and games such as quoits, trap-ball and lawn bowling. Enter a log-sawing competition, learn to walk on stilts, take a quick fencing lesson and watch spinners and weavers at work. Admission includes all activities and access to living history
exhibits and the St. John’s Site Museum. Vendors will sell food. Historic St. Mary’s City, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City. 240-895-4990. 800-762-1634.
www.stmaryscity.org. $10, ages 6-12 $3.50, age 5 and younger free.
REVELS SUNFEST Sunday 1 to 5. A festival with a focus on sun and summer celebrations from different countries, including Bolivia, Ethiopia, Hungary, South Africa and Peru. The event includes music, performances, a folk mart and activities for kids. Silver Plaza, on Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, Silver Spring. 301-587-3835. 301-565-7300. www.
revelsdc.org. Free.
VIRGINIA
TASTE OF RESTON Friday 3 to 11 and Saturday noon to 11. More than 30 area restaurants will offer visitors a sampling of the area’s cuisine. There will also be music and a kids’ tent, as well as a “Guns ‘n’ Hoses Chili Cook-Off” between the police and fire departments. Reston Town Center, Reston Parkway and New Dominion Drive, Reston. 703-707-9045. 703-912-4062.
www.RestonTaste.com. Free; food tickets $1.
GARDENING PROGRAM Saturday 9:30 to 11. Horticulturalist Mary Frogale discusses how to use ground-cover plants in garden design. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. 703-642-5173.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/gsgp. $15, registration required.
LAVENDER WAND WORKSHOP Saturday at 10. Make a lavender wand sachet and tour the 1845 farmhouse. Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. 703-248-5171. www.
fallschurchva.gov. $5, registration required.
CHOCOLATE TASTING PROGRAM Saturday 10:30 to noon. Taste chocolate from different countries, ranging from low to high cacao content with unusual flavorings. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. 703-642-5173.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/gsgp. $22, registration required.
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