THE WASHINGTON POST • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
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SEPTEMBER MarkYourCalendar FRIDAY 17 SATURDAY 18 SUNDAY
Greek foodies, rejoice. The Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church’s annual festival is coming, with plenty of baklava and diples as well as Greek beer and wine to wash it all down. Friday through Sunday. 16th and Upshur streets NW. 202-829-2910.
www.schgoc.org. Free.
FRIDAY
Ranting comedian Lewis Black returns to his home town for three shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-783-4000.
www.warnertheatre.com. $49.50-$75.
More than 400 local and international performers are converging on Wolf Trap for the International Children’s Festival. Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. www.
wolftrap.org. $9, $5 children and seniors, younger than 3 free.
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“Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic,” features photographs and models from Wick’s popular book series. Sunday through Jan. 2. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000. www.
thewalters.org. $10, $8 seniors, $6 ages 18-25, younger free.
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Carrots, beware: A vampire bunny is coming to town. Imagination Stage kicks off its season with “Bunnicula,” right, a play based on the classic children’s book. Saturday through Oct. 31. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda.
301-280-1660. www.
imaginationstage.org. $10-$22.
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Viol player Jordi Savall will perform Monday at 8 p.m. with chamber and vocal ensembles as part of the Celebrate Mexico 2010 festival at the Kennedy Center. 2700 F St. NW. 800-444-1324.
www.kennedy-center.org. $15.
Grammy-winning musician Marc Cohn of “Walking in Memphis” fame brings his soulful pop-rock sounds to the Birchmere on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500.
www.birchmere.com. $45.
20 TUESDAY For more ideas, go to
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Don’t bother looking inside Dumbarton Oaks for Patrick Dougherty’s latest creation. The artist uses woven samplings, left, to create wild, outdoor works of art. Wednesday through March 31. R and 31st streets NW. 202-339-6401. www.
doaks.org. $8, $5 seniors, students and ages 2-12.
Dan Deacon, right, Baltimore’s own
electronic music icon, is making his Rams Head Live debut Wednesday with Wolf Eyes and Get Em Mamis. Doors open at 7 p.m. Rams Head Live, 20 Market Pl., Baltimore.
410-244-8854. 410-244-1131.
www.ramsheadlive.com. $10, free for students.
PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CHARLES CRIE; JEFF MCINTOSH/ASSOCIATED PRESS; KRISTINA SWARNER
Sure, you can sip fine wine any day, but how often can you do so with an ape? The National Zoo’s Grapes With Apes night is Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. 3001
Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4800. www.
nationalzoo.si.edu. $50-$85, $20 designated drivers.
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For Families Prices listed where available.
PERFORMANCES
THE BANJO MAN Friday at 10:30. The Banjo Man performs folk- and bluegrass-inspired children’s songs. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $5.
“SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!” Saturday and Sunday at 11 and 2, through Sept. 26. The award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series that focuses on history, grammar, math, science and politics takes to the stage. Presented by KAT 2nd Stage. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394.
www.gaithersburgmd. gov/artsbarn. $16 residents, $18 nonresidents, $9 children.
ROCKNOCEROS FAMILY HAPPY HOUR Saturday at 7. The band celebrates its 1,000th show with a family-friendly happy hour. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
jamminjava.com. $10 for ages one and up.
THE GREAT ZUCCHINI Monday at 10:30. The magician performs. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. Best for ages 2 to 6. $5.
MR. DON Tuesday at 10:30. Gratitude, caring for the Earth and forgiving others are some of the themes that run through his music. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $5.
“PANDA-MONIUM”Wednesday at 10 and 11:30. A circus of Chinese puppets performs. Glen Echo Park, Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Best for age 4 and younger. 301-634-5380. www.
thepuppetco.org. $5.
ROCKNOCEROSWednesday at 10:30. A three-man show that features original children’s songs as well as standards. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
ROCKNOCEROS.COM
Rocknoceros’s “family happy hour” performance Saturday at Jammin’ Java in Vienna will mark the band’s 1,000th show.
jamminjava.com. Best for ages 1 to 9. $5.
OH SUSANNAH Thursday at 10:30. Susan McNelis performs children’s rock songs with instruments, dancing and puppets. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
jamminjava.com. Best for ages 1 to 9. $5.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BOOK IT! Saturday and Sunday 10 to 3, through Sept. 25. Celebrate National
Literacy Month by making 3-D books, inventing a secret language, illustrating comics or making a picture book. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000. www.
thewalters.org. Free.
MOUNT VERNON STORYTELLING Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 3, through Sept. 26. “Harvest” is the theme for September’s storytelling sessions featuring stories about George Washington’s life and Aesop’s Fables.
Mount Vernon, Hands-On History Room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria. 703-780-2000.
www.visit.
mountvernon.org. Included in estate admission.
FAMILY FUN SUNDAY: BREAD & SALT — A RUSSIAN TRADITION Sunday 1 to 5. Celebrate a centuries-old Russian custom by decorating a bread and salt plate. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807.
www.hillwoodmuseum.org. Included in suggested donation.
TAVERN TODDLERS Monday 10:30 to noon, through Nov. 15. Tots can make crafts and play games from previous centuries. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-746-4242.
www.gadsbystavern.org. $7 for a group of three, which must include one adult. Additional people are $3.
NATURE
NATIONAL AQUARIUM, BALTIMORE Exhibitions include “Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance,” “Our Ocean Planet: The New Dolphin Show,” and “Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes”; 4-D Immersion Theater: “Planet Earth: From Pole to Pole.” Open Friday 9 to 8 and Saturday-Thursday 9 to 5. 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-576-3800.
www.aqua. org. $24.95, $23.95 seniors, $19.95 ages 3 to 11.
NATIONAL AQUARIUM, WASHINGTON More than 200 specimens of aquatic life, including sharks, piranhas and alligators. Open daily 9 to 5. Department of Commerce Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-482-2825.
www.nationalaquarium.com. $9, $8 seniors, $4 ages 3 to 11, free for children younger than 3.
NATIONAL ZOO The zoo houses about 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, a quarter of which are endangered. Animal exhibits are open daily 10 to 6. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633- 4800.
www.nationalzoo.si.edu. Free.
PLACES TO VISIT
CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM The living history museum portrays family life on a Colonial-era working farm in McLean. The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 4:30. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. 703-442-7557.
www.1771.org. $3, $2 children age 3 and older and seniors.
COLLEGE PARK AVIATION MUSEUM Explore the history of aviation at the world’s oldest continuously operating airport. Open daily 10 to 5, except major holidays. 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301-864-6029.
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children; free for children younger than 2.
COLVIN RUN MILL Tour the 19th-century gristmill. Open daily 11 to 5, except Tuesday. 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. $6, $5 students, $4 children and seniors.
MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER Kids can learn about Earth science, life science and space science through exhibits. The center also offers Imax films and planetarium shows. Friday 10 to 8, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 11 to 5 and Tuesday-Thursday 10 5. 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-2370.
www.mdsci. org. Museum admission, depending on options selected, $14.95-$18.95, $13.95-$17.95 seniors, $11.95-$15.95 ages 3 to 12.
PORT DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Educational exhibits and hands-on activities. Open Friday 9:30 to 4:30, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5. 35 Market Pl., Baltimore. 410-727-8120.
www.portdiscovery.org. $12.95, free for children younger than 2.
SULLY HISTORIC SITE Tour the restored 1794 mansion, furnished with Federal antiques. Open daily 11 to 4, except Tuesday. 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. 703-437-1794. Guided tours $6, $5 students, $4 seniors and ages 5 to 15.
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