AUGUST
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Consistent chart topper and celeb Rihanna, right, performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow. 703-754-6400.
www.jiffylubelive.com. $30.75-$105.75.
22 MONDAY
Don’t get Dr. Bruce Banner angry — otherwise he’ll turn into the Hulk, his green alter ego. Watch 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” on a big screen Sunday just after sunset. National Harbor, 150 National Plaza. 301-203-4189.
www.nationalharbor. com. Free.
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The mischievous monkey and the Man in the Yellow Hat come to the Patriot Center for “Curious George Live!” Friday through Sunday. George Mason University, Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Cir., Fairfax. 703-993-3000.
www.patriotcenter.com. $16-$75.
After 30 years in jail for antiwar actions, a woman petitions for parole in the play “Something You Did.” Saturday through Oct. 3. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497.
www.theaterj.org.
$25-$55, $25-$51, $15 age 35 and younger.
23 TUESDAY
A good disco beat is all that Ana Matronic, right, and the Scissor Sisters, need to turn DAR Constitution Hall into a dance party. Monday at 7 p.m. 18th and C streets NW. 202-628-4780. 202-397-7328.
www.dar.org/conthall. $38.50.
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Aging bank teller Henry Pulling is one of 25 characters portrayed by four actors in “Travels With My Aunt” at Rep Stage, Wednesday through Sept. 12. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-772- 4900.
www.repstage.org. $16-$30, $12 students, $14-$28 seniors.
29 MONDAY
Where can you see Snoop Dogg, right, Rakim and Lauryn Hill on one stage? Rock the Bells, of course. Doors open Sunday at 11 a.m. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-715-5550. 877-435-9849. www.
merriweathermusic.com. $66-$150.50.
30 TUESDAY
Talk about a reunion: “Re-Vision: American University Alumni” exhibits works by former AU students. Tuesday through Oct. 24. American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400
Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300.
www.american.edu/ katzen. Free.
Paul Thorn drew from his family tree for his latest album, “Pimps and Preachers.” Named after his uncle and father (respec- tively), the album melds rock, country and blues. Thursday at 8 p.m. Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. 410-268- 4545. www.ramshead
tavern.com. $22.
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The family that plays together gets nominated for Grammys together. Cherryholmes, left, has found success in keeping its music all in the family. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500. 703-573-7328. www.
birchmere.com. $25.
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What’s Doing Prices listed where available.
THE DISTRICT CANAL BOAT RIDES Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11, 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.
www.nps.gov/choh. $5 age 4 and older.
PORTRAITS ALIVE Friday at 2:15. A theatrical tour of the gallery led by District teens. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.
www.npg.si.edu. Free.
ARTS ON N STREET Saturday and Sunday 10 to 4. A festival for local artists. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. 202-249-3400.
www.dcconvention.com. Free.
“EMBRACING DREAMS” AUDITIONS Saturday 11 to 4 and Monday 5 to 9. Spanish-speaking actors can audition for Teatro de la Luna’s new production. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW. ChezNousReston@gmail. com. Free.
LYRICAL HIP HOP WORKSHOP Saturday 11 to 1. A contemporary hip-hop dance class. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Jack Guidone Theater, 5207 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-362-3042.
www.joyofmotion.org. $30, $25 in advance.
NATIONALS FOURTH ANNUAL BASEBALL FAMILY DAY Saturday 11:30 to 3. Meet, talk with and take family photos with the players. The event also features storytelling, crafts and games for all ages. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.
www.npg.si.edu. Free.
GEORGETOWN IN AND OUT Saturday at 12:15. A National Park Service ranger leads a 90-minute walk
and discusses how the village’s transportation system evolved into all roads leading to Georgetown. C&O Canal, Georgetown Visitor Center, 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. 202-653-5190. www.
nps.gov/choh. Free.
ROLAND MESNIER Saturday at 1. The former White House pastry chef speaks about his memoir. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanhistory.si. edu. Free.
AFRO-SURREALA Saturday 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. An evening of African music and performances, as well as drink specials, presented by the Drum-n-Rum Crew, DancingSparrow, Knowmadica Productions and Queen Makeda Bar. Queen Makeda, 1917 Ninth St. NW. 202-553-7621. $5.
“MEDITATION AND PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE” Sunday 11:30 to 12:30. Classes on guided meditation. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1803 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-986-2257. Free.
TOBACCO LORDS OF THE POTOMACSunday at 12:15. A National Park Service ranger discusses Georgetown’s dependence on sot weed, a plant cultivated on a vast commercial scale beginning in the early Colonial period. C&O Canal, Georgetown Visitor Center, 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW. 202-653-5190.
www.nps.gov/choh. Free.
QUILTING DEMONSTRATION Tuesday at 11. Learn quilting techniques. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanhistory.si. edu. Free.
GENEALOGY: ARMY SERVICE IN THE CIVIL WARWednesday at 11. Archives staff members teach “beyond the basics” archival research skills. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-357-5000.
www.archives.gov. Free.
MEET THE ARTISTSWednesday 6 to 8. A chance to talk with the artists behind the “Trees of Life” exhibit. Chevy Chase Pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Free.
PM @ THE TMWednesday 6 to 9. Drinks, live jazz and tours of the exhibit of ‘50s and ‘60s prints. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. www.
textilemuseum.org. $10, advance purchase recommended.
PHILLIPS AFTER FIVE Thursday 5 to 8:30, through Aug. 26. 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
SUMMER ARTIST MARKETPLACE A summer collection of painting, collage, mixed media and graphite art. Gallery Neptune, 5001 Wilson Lane, Bethesda. 301-718-0809.
www.galleryneptune.com. Free.
SIDEWALK CHALK-ATHON Opens Saturday. 10 a.m-4 p.m. daily through Aug. 15. Try your hand at chalk art in an annual competition for all ages and artistic abilities. Register at the main desk in the new Arts Building. Prizes awarded. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640.
www.annmariegarden.org.
BETHESDA ART WALK Friday 6 to 9. Stroll through Bethesda galleries for a panorama of local artists. Downtown Bethesda, Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road and surrounding areas, Bethesda. 301-215-6660.
www.bethesda. org. Free.
INDULGE Friday 8 to 11. A tasting menu from Mie n Yu accompanied by live music. Art Whino, 173 Waterfront St., National Harbor. 301-567-8210. $65, advance only.
ALL-MARYLAND REPTILE SHOW Saturday 9 to 3. Buy, sell and trade live reptiles and equipment. Havre de Grace Community Center, 100 Lagaret Lane, Havre de Grace, Md. 717-432-5807. $7.
FENTON STREET ARTS MARKET Local artists and crafters, food, antiques, live entertainment and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30. Fenton Street Market, Fenton Street and Silver
Spring Avenue, Silver Spring. 301-943-9261. www.fentonstreetmarket. com. Free.
BATTLE OF BLADENSBURG ENCAMPMENT Saturday noon to 4. Troops prepare for battle on the lawn and might ask visitors to help join the militia. The event also features children’s activities, live music and demonstrations of old-fashioned cooking methods. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301-864-0420. www.
riversdale.org. Free.
FESTAFRICA 2010 Saturday and Sunday noon to 8. The eighth festival features a parade, performances, fashion shows and food and craft vendors. Patterson Park, Linwood and Eastern avenues, Baltimore. 410-608-0420. 410-563-3160.
www.festafricausa.com. $5 Saturday noon to 4, $15 after 4; $5 Sunday; free for younger than 10.
THRILL AND CHILL Saturday at 3:30, through Aug. 28. An outdoor obstacle course, followed by a beer sampler and snacks. Rams Head Tavern, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-604-3454. $60.
SUNSET CRUISE Saturday 6:30 to 8:30. Cruise the Patuxent River aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Hors d’oeuvres served. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. 410-326-2042, Ext. 41. www.
calvertmarinemuseum.com. $30, advance registration required.
ROSE HILL DAY FESTIVAL Sunday 10 to 3:30. The museum will have an ice cream social (noon to 3), manor tours (noon to 3:30) and an antique car show (10 to 3). Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum and Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-600-1650.
www.rosehillmuseum.com. $1 for ice cream, $3 manor tours, free for car show.
CARIBBEAN FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Sunday noon to 9. A celebration of Caribbean music and cuisine. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Generals Highway, Crownsville. 301-221-6517.
caribbeanfoodandwinefestivalmddc.com. $20, $15 in advance, free for younger than 12.
COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Sunday 1 to 5 and Monday 7 to 10. The Columbia Orchestra is seeking accomplished string instrumentalists as well as those who play woodwinds, brass and percussion. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia. 410-465-8777.
annesward@comcast.net. Free, reservations required.
EARLY EVENING BIRD WALK Thursday at 6. Check out natural fauna. Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Ruatan Street and Berwyn Road, Berwyn Heights. 301-459-3375. Free.
VIRGINIA
ARTHUR ANDERSON Friday at 7:30. Anderson discusses his autobiography, “An Actor’s Odyssey: From Orson Welles to Lucky the Leprechaun.” Trinity Episcopal Church, 2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 202-333-8456. 703-920-7077. Free.
BALLSTON ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET Saturday 10 to 4; concert by Lynn Veronneau Trio, noon to 2 p.m. Jewelry, pottery, decoupage, photography and more, sponsored by Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership. Welburn Square, Wilson Boulevard and Taylor Street, Arlington. 703-528-3527. Free.
BRISTOE STATION BATTLEFIELD TOURS Saturday and 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; free for age 5 and younger.
PUNJABI MELA 2010 Saturday 11 to 8. A heritage fair that features Punjabi music, food and crafts. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville.
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