Arts |
| A Flea in Her Ear |
9554 |
| A pair of missing suspenders is the catalyst for a wild trip to the Frisky Puss Hotel. The spinning vortex of comedy fuels a delicious romp around a revolving bed and ultimate chase sequence. This brilliant French farce is enlivened by the clever wit of comic playwright David Ives. |
| Hosted By: Constellation Theatre Company |
| Time:
800PM - 1030PM |
Cost: $15-25 |
| Location: Source Theatre 1835 14th Street, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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| Author Event |
9781 |
| In time for the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, local photographer Jim Kirby autographs his beautiful book exploring the cultural and natural history of Harpers Ferry in photographs. |
| Hosted By: Barnes & Noble-Reston |
| Time:
200PM - 0500PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190 |
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| Back to Back | Face to Face: The Art of Haiti and the Dominican Republic |
9792 |
Embassy of Haiti
and
Studio Wah Exhibitions, LLC
present
Back to Back | Face to Face
The Art of Haiti and the Dominican Republic
This art event is a showcase of contemporary Caribbean art for a great cause--to help the children of Haiti through art. Participating artists are of Haitian and Dominican heritage. The beneficiary of the event is Art Creation Foundation for Children, working in Jacmel, Haiti.
Opening night: October 23; 6-9pm
Open to the Public |
| Hosted By: Embassy of Haiti |
| Time:
600PM - 0600PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Embassy of Haiti, 2311 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008 |
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Community |
| 2nd Annual Young Women of Color Conference |
9455 |
| Young Women of Distinction and Hip Hop Education is pleased to present I AM POWERFUL for girls preteen and teenage girls, mothers, fathers, women and girl-serving professionals. |
| Hosted By: |
| Time:
1000AM - 0600AM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: info@youngwomenofdistinction.info, La Plata, Maryland 20646 |
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| DC Out of the Darkness Community Walk |
9600 |
| This stroll around the pond in Constitution Gardens on the National Mall with lighted balloons is meant to help bring issues associated with suicide "out of the darkness" and raise funds for AFSP in order to further AFSP's mission of understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. |
| Hosted By: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) |
| Time:
530PM - 0730PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Constitution Gardens (19th & Constitution NW), Washington, District of Columbia |
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Education |
| How to Market Your Baked Goods |
9735 |
Do your family and friends rave about your creations? Discover how to turn your recipes into a thriving food specialty business. Learn how to market your products to restaurants, retail outlets, specialty food stores and through direct sales. Review reproduction systems, legalities and options that will save you money. Feel free to bring a sample of your treats to share!
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| Hosted By: First Class Inc. |
| Time:
1000AM - 0100PM |
Cost: $29-$39 |
| Location: 1726 20th St, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 |
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Entertainment |
| Premium Tasting Experience |
9668 |
| Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium Tarara wines, including limited quantity and pre-release selections, in our board room overlooking breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Complete with select food pairings, this is truly a special wine experience. Tastings take place Saturday and Sunday at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Purchase online at http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or call 703.771.7100 x251. Walk-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis. |
| Hosted By: |
| Time:
1230PM - 0500PM |
Cost: $20 |
| Location: 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 |
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Fund Raisers |
| Fairfax NOVA Out of the Darkness Community Walk |
9163 |
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a 3-5 mile scenic walk taking place in more than 200 communities across the country this fall. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to fund research, education, survivor and awareness programs — both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide.
For more information, e-mail us at fairfaxwalk@gmail.com!
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| Hosted By: |
| Time:
830AM - 1215PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 |
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| Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes |
9174 |
Get ready to STEP OUT and take your first step in the fight against Diabetes! The day will kick off with music, performances, and inspiring stories of those w ho fight diabetes every day. After an exciting warm-up, together we will take an invigorating walk around the Washington National's Baseball Stadium and the beautiful and newly revitalized Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood.
Register as an individual or as a team today at: http://www.main.diabetes.org/stepoutdc |
| Hosted By: American Diabetes Association |
| Time:
800AM - 0100PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 1500 South Capitol Street, SE, Washington, District of Columbia |
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| Saving Promise Inaugural Annual Black Tie Gala for Domestic Violence Awareness |
9495 |
Join us for a night of elegance and a Promise for Change as we honor Survivors of domestic violence and launch Saving Promise, a non-profit for the national awareness of domestic violence.
Cocktails
Live Band
Gourmet Dinner
Honorary Speakers and Guests
Honorary Survivors
Hear L.Y. Marlow, Founder of Saving Promise and Author of Color Me Butterfly discuss the movement behind Saving Promise
Inspiration
Silent Auction
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| Hosted By: Saving Promise |
| Time:
700PM - 1100PM |
Cost: 100 |
| Location: Hilton Pikesville 1726 Reisterstown Rd., Baltimore, Maryland 21208 |
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| FALL INTO A CURE GALA AND SILENT AUCTION |
9814 |
| Every 30 minutes a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10. The DC/Virginia/Baltimore Chapter of the UMDF is hosting a gala & silent auction to raise funds to support medical research. There is no cure for mitochondrial disease. Join us for an evening of great food, drink, and a chance to bid on phenomenal auction items. To purchase tickets, visit the event web site at: www.umdf.org/DCGala |
| Hosted By: UNITED MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE FOUNDATION |
| Time:
700PM - 1030PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: Belle Haven Country Club, Alexandria, Virginia |
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Health |
| Art of Living Course - Yoga and Meditation with Sudharshan Kriya |
9756 |
| Powerful breathing techniques that eliminate stress and toxins Practical tools that increase energy, focus & clarity Insightful knowledge that improves relationships, attitude, and outlook The ability to keep smiling through the good and bad! Learn a revitalizing breathing technique known as Sudarshan Kriya® |
| Hosted By: |
| Time:
630PM - 0630PM |
Cost: FREE |
| Location: 533 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, Virginia 20170 |
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Music |
| The Bach Sinfonia: The Story of the Baroque Concerto Grosso |
9783 |
| Perhaps the most beloved genre of all late Baroque instrumental music, the concerto grosso pairs intricate ensemble work with distinctive and complementary music performed by featured soloists. From its origins in Corelli and Muffat to the grand late works of Vivaldi and Handel, hear history in sound in this performance. |
| Hosted By: The Bach Sinfonia |
| Time:
800PM - 1000PM |
Cost: $28, $25, $15, free |
| Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring PAC, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 |
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| SHOOTER JENNINGS & JJ GREY AND MOFRO |
9791 |
| Come see SHOOTER JENNINGS & JJ GREY AND MOFRO at the 9:30 Club! This is an ALL AGES show, and if you get there early you can have a cupcake, so don't let anyone miss out! |
| Hosted By: 9:30 Club |
| Time:
600PM - 1000PM |
Cost: $20.00 |
| Location: 815 V St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 |
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Women |
| 2nd Annual Young Women of Color Conference for girls of all races |
9426 |
| The theme for this year is I AM POWERFUL. Features: Keynote Speaker, Lori I. Hall, Promotions and Marketing Director for WPGC 95.5/CBS Radio, Opening Remarks by the Honorable Marilyn Bland, Chair, Prince George’s County Council, Maureen Umeh, Co-Anchor Fox 5 News at 5pm and many more... |
| Hosted By: Young Women of Distinction & Hip Hop Education |
| Time:
1000PM - 0600PM |
Cost: $15 |
| Location: 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, Maryland 20646 |
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