What to Do This Weekend in DC

Friday November 6, 2009

Parade of Trabants at the International Spy Museum, Saturday, November 7, 2009; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell? Head over to the Spy Museum to celebrate the twentieth anniversary with 20 Trabants, vintage cars that have come to symbolize East Germany and the fall of Communism. The Trabarnts will be parked in front of the Museum on F Street, NW, and don't forget to enter an opportunity to win one. While the cars are on display, experts will be on hand to answer questions about Trabants, the Cold War, and Communism, while the Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden German Band provides festive music.
On Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. enjoy a Champagne Tasting at La Maison Francaise (4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-944-6090). Sip on some of finest bubbly from the best Champagne houses: Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Nicolas Feuillatte, Laurent-Perrier, Pol Roger, Ruinart, Janisson, Pommery, Krug, J. de Telmont, Louis Roederer, Taittinger and more. Admission is $125 and dress is cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Tickets can be purchased at www.instantseats.com
SpongeBob Squarepants at the National Aquarium. On Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the National Aquarium (14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW) in Washington, D.C. Kids can meet and have a free photo taken with their favorite Nickelodeon TV star, SpongeBob Squarepants. This event is free with Aquarium Admission (Adults $7, Children ages 2 - 10 $3, Children under 2 free.
On Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. ahead over to the National Gallery of Art for a free concert performed by pianist Yakov Kasman. Concert takes place in the West Building Main Floor, West Garden Court. Kasman will perform music by Prokofiev, Schumann, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky.