Cherry Blossom Festival |
| Cherry Blossoms: Target Tidal Basin Stage - Cultural Performances |
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Performances featuring music, dance, and song by local, national and international performing artists.
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| Hosted By: Target |
| Time:
1200PM - 0700PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Jefferson Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia |
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| Seventh Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Marathon |
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In celebration of this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the Freer, in conjunction with the Japan Information and Cultural Center and Otakorp, Inc., presents a day-long festival of four Japanese Anime films. This year’s event will include a costume show courtesy of the DC Anime Club, and surprise special guests. Tickets for all films will be given out beginning at 10 AM. Please check www.asia.si.edu/films.asp for updates, film titles and show times.
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| Time:
1100AM - 1200AM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art - 10, Washington, District of Columbia |
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| Annual Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk |
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| The Freedom Walk is an official kick-off of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The event will consist of a short, noncompetitive walk, performances and remarks by Mayor Adrian Fenty, Secretary Norm Mineta, Francey Youngberg, and Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki. |
| Hosted By: National Japanese American Memorial Foundation |
| Time:
930AM - 1200PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Louisiana and New Jersey Avenues, at D Street, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 |
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Dancing |
| Sahara Dance Spring Belly Dance Workshop Series |
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| Saturday Workshop Series - a new topic every Saturday! Perfect for additional practice or trying out new styles. Please check the website for topics and workshop descriptions / http://www.saharadance.com/workshops/ |
| Hosted By: Sahara Dance |
| Time:
230PM - 0430PM |
Cost: $35 advance/$45 door |
| Location: 4631 41st Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016 |
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| Spring Belly Dance Classes at Sahara Dance! |
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Learn to belly dance in 2009! Sahara Dance offers everything from introduction workshops to advanced performance classes. With 6 locations in the DC-area and over 50 weekly classes, you\'re sure to find a class to fit your schedule.
Please visit http://saharadance.com/ for more information.
We hope you can join us in the studio this spring! |
| Hosted By: Sahara Dance |
| Time:
530PM - 1000PM (ends on Wednesday, Apr 29) |
Cost: Varies |
| Location: 4631 41st Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016 |
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| Zydeco Dance Party |
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Zydeco Dance Party – Bumper Car Pavilion, Glen Echo Park – features Dwight Carrier & the Ro Dogg. Dwight’s unique style combines traditional Zydeco with blues and R&B. Sixty-minute Zydeco dance lesson at 8 pm taught by Michael & Sharon. Dance 9 pm – midnight. Admission is $15. No partner required. Info: Michael Hart at 301.762.6730 or Information@DancingbytheBayou.com
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| Hosted By: Dancing by the Bayou |
| Time:
800PM - 1200PM |
Cost: $15 |
| Location: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Virginia 20812 |
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| Forty Plus Singles Mardi Gras Dance Party |
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| The weekend is here and what better time to get together with new and old friends than at tonight's dance party especially for our forty plus members. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
800PM - 1200AM |
Cost: $20.00 if purchased in advance |
| Location: 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia |
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Education |
| Power Learning: Unlock Your Mind's Potential |
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Discover how to re-educate your mind so that you can quickly comprehend and stay alert while reading, listening and studying. Topics discussed include: understanding the hidden barriers to learning, maintaining focus, comprehending hard-to-understand information, retaining facts and more. It is designed for all levels of adult learners and educators.
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| Hosted By: First Class Inc. |
| Time:
1000AM - 0100PM |
Cost: $35-$45 |
| Location: 1726 20th St, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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| Jazz Master Class with Dick Hyman, piano |
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| Explore the history of jazz in this free master class presented by legendary jazz pianist, composer & arranger Dick Hyman. Known for his versatility in jazz styles from ragtime to innovative work with electronic instruments, Mr. Hyman has enjoyed a six-decade career in the jazz and concert worlds and as a studio musician, recording more than 100 albums. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (703) 757-0220 or email info@fairfaxband.org. |
| Hosted By: City of Fairfax Band |
| Time:
200PM - 0300AM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: George Mason University Center for the Arts Tier 3, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 |
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Entertainment |
| Crowns |
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Crowns is a delightful musical about the "hat queens" of the South. Joyful music tells the women's stories of family, faith, love, loss and seeking one's true identity. Be prepared for the "hattitudes" that will make you laugh and the music that will let your spirit soar.
To purchase, call 202-488-3300 or visit www.arenastage.org/tickets. Discounts available for patrons 30 and under, groups, and an hour before curtain. |
| Hosted By: Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre |
| Time:
800PM - 0800PM |
Cost: starting at $25 |
| Location: 1215 U St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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| Maureen McGovern in A Long and Winding Road |
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A Long and Winding Road is an entertaining and introspective look at the songs that inspired Maureen McGovern before her Academy Award-winning song "The Morning After." This theatrical concert celebrates her love for the works of Jimmy Webb, Carole King, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, and other groundbreaking singer-songwriters from the 1960s and '70s.
Call 202-488-3300 or visit www.arenastage.org/tickets. Discounts for patrons 30 and under, groups, and an hour before curtain. |
| Hosted By: Arena Stage in Crystal City |
| Time:
800PM - 0800PM |
Cost: starting at $25 |
| Location: 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Virginia 22202 |
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Fund Raisers |
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| 11th Annual Spring Social and Auction Fundraiser for The Montessori School of Oakton. To be held at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks. Adult only evening to include Reception, Silent Auction, Casino Gaming, Live Auction, Raffles. Cash/Check/Credit Cards Accepted. Semi-Formal Attire. Check-in is open until 8:00 PM. Cash bar available. |
| Hosted By: The Montessori School of Oakton |
| Time:
700PM - 1100PM |
Cost: $60 in advance/$75 at the door |
| Location: 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 |
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Music |
| An Evening of Jazz with Dick Hyman, piano |
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Legendary jazz pianist, arranger and composer Dick Hyman joins the City of Fairfax Band in an upbeat evening of jazz-inspired concert works. The program includes Hyman's "Ragtime Fantasy", George Gershwin's "Three Preludes" and "Cuban Overture", a special Hyman tribute to Jelly Roll Morton, and more. Purchase tickets online at www.fairfaxband.org. For info, call (703) 757-0220 or email info@fairfaxband.org.
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| Hosted By: City of Fairfax Band |
| Time:
800PM - 1000PM |
Cost: $13 adults, $7 seniors, free for students 18 & und |
| Location: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 |
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| Opera Night! @ Pines of Florence |
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Pines of Florence will present an Opera Night! featuring Washington Opera tenor Michael Blaney, soprano Lorna Case, baritone Nikita Wells and pianist Jeff Jefferson. They will perform music from opera.,operetta and musical theater. There is no entertainment cover charge if dinner is ordered.
The Pines of Florence is located 2 blocks from the Ballston Metro.
(703) 243-7463
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| Hosted By: Pines of Florence |
| Time:
700PM - 0930PM |
Cost: no cover charge if dinner is purchased |
| Location: 3811 N.Fairfax St., Arlington, Virginia |
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Parties |
| Spring Mixer at Skye Lounge |
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| Join us at Skye Lounge, one of DC's newest upscale martini lounges. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, this ultramodern lounge is lined with blue banquettes and sleek, white couches. Choose from over 30 signature fresh fruit mojitos and martinis or be adventurous and try something fun from their menu of Mediterranean cuisine. You will be treated to complimentary appetizers. Bring a friend or meet someone new as you mix and mingle with fellow professionals. |
| Hosted By: Professionals in the City |
| Time:
700PM - 1000PM |
Cost: 10.00 |
| Location: 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Women |
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Get Real Solutions for the Challenges Facing Women Today!
This dynamic and powerful one day women's conference provides real solutions to the challenges women are facing today – in their finances, career, relationships, and life balance. Expert speakers include Barbara Stanny and Valorie Burton. This day is designed to educate, inform, motivate, and inspire women to Get Radical!
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| Time:
800AM - 0500PM |
Cost: $99 Early Registration / $149 Registration |
| Location: Crystal City Marriott 1999 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Virginia |
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