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By Karen Hart, About.com Guide to Washington, DC Travel since 2005

Israel At 60: A Capital Celebration

Friday May 30, 2008
On Sunday, June 1, 2008, noon to 5:00 p.m. on the National Mall, www.Shalom.org will be celebrating Israel's 60th birthday and they are inviting everyone to join the celebration. Top ... Read More

June Fun in Washington, DC

Thursday May 29, 2008
June is just a few days away and there is lots of fun to be had including the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival at Bull Run Park this weekend, a barbeque ... Read More

Enjoy Films from Taiwan Under the Stars

Wednesday May 28, 2008
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Washington, D.C. will be screening two Taiwan films on the Twin Oaks Estate (3225 Woodley Road N.W., Washington, DC) this weekend. ... Read More

More Than Monuments Free Walking Tour

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Ever wonder why the White House is painted white? Which President invented the seventh inning stretch? Why did Benjamin Franklin electrocute a turkey? DC by Foot tour ... Read More

Memorial Day Events

Friday May 23, 2008
Memorial Day is this weekend and there are many wreath laying ceremonies and a great parade honoring our men and women who served and continue to serve in America's Amerd ... Read More

Shakespeare Free For All, May 22-June 1, 2008

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Each summer, Sidney Harman Hall presents ten performances of free Shakespeare at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. May 22-June 1, 2008 visitors to the DC metro area ... Read More

National Museum of Crime & Punishment to Open

Tuesday May 20, 2008
The Newseum is about to relinquish its title as the new kid on the block. On May 23, 2008, Washington, DC will be getting another new museum called the National ... Read More

See The Fellowship of the Ring With Live Music at Wolf Trap

Monday May 19, 2008
If you are a fan of The Lord of Rings trilogy, this event is one you will not want to miss. On Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. ... Read More

Tina Turner to Turn the Verizon Center Upside Down November 23, 2008

Monday May 19, 2008
Proud Mary’s Tina Turner, and incidentally eight-time Grammy Award winner, will be shaking up the Washington, DC Verizon Center on Sunday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for TINA ... Read More

Attend The Dragon Boat Festival, May 17-18, 2008

Friday May 16, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8 a.m. - 5p.m. and Sunday, May 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Dragon Boat Festival will get underway. This event takes place every year ... Read More

Memorial Day Events in Washington, DC

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Memorial Day is right around the corner and there are many events, activities and celebrations going on in and around the Washington, DC metro area that honor our men and ... Read More

Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience Comes to DC

Tuesday May 13, 2008
This week is American Craft Beer Week and on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 ... Read More

GI Film Festival, May 14-18, 2008

Monday May 12, 2008
The GI Film Festival (GIFF) screens films that honor the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces. In addition to some wonderful films about our men and women in ... Read More

Georgetown Garden Tour, Saturday, May 10, 2008

Thursday May 8, 2008
The self-guided Georgetown Garden Tour is happening this weekend, Saturday, May 10, 2008. Walk through nine of the neighborhood’s most beautiful gardens starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 5 ... Read More

Lighting to Unite at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC

Thursday May 8, 2008
Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter will light up the exterior of the National Cathedral (Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW, 202-537-6200) with colors and images from sunset to midnight on Friday, May ... Read More

Mother's Day at Mount Vernon

Thursday May 8, 2008
In honor of Mother’s Day, join the mother of our country, Martha Washington, for a Spring Garden Party at Mount Vernon on May 10 and 11, 2008 from 8 a.m. ... Read More

Spotlight: Arlington National Cemetery

Tuesday May 6, 2008
With Memorial Day right around the corner, today is a good day to place the spotlight on Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery is one of the solemn must see ... Read More

Passport DC: Celebrate Europe Week in Washington, DC

Monday May 5, 2008
This week is Europe Week in Washington, DC as embassies open their doors to the public in a joint effort by Cultural Tourism DC and the Delegation of the European ... Read More

The International Spy Museum and Our Man in Mexico: Winston Scott and the Hidden History of the CIA

Thursday May 1, 2008
If you are in the District today, consider taking in a lecture at the International Spy Museum. At noon, journalist Jefferson Morley will discuss and sign his book Our ... Read More

Cinco de Mayo Festival 2008 on the National Mall

Thursday May 1, 2008
Join one of the biggest Cinco de Mayo parties in Washington, DC on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from noon to 6 p.m. The Maru Montero Dance Company will host ... Read More

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