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Karen's Washington, DC Travel Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Live Music: Woodstock ReCovered at the Newseum

Thursday July 30, 2009
On Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. enjoy live music performed by Woodstock ReCovered at the Newseum in Washington, DC. The group will play songs ... Read More

Free Summer Concert at the Air Force Memorial 7-31

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Be sure to catch the U.S. Air Force Band's free concert on Friday, July 31 when the band will play The Best of Classic Broadway.. The concert starts at ... Read More

Washington, DC Weekend Happenings

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Summer is heating up and there are plenty of fun activities for families, couples and singles to take part in during your stay in Washington, DC. Many of the ... Read More

Presidential Treatment for Your Pup at Hotel George in DC

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Let your puppy party like a president with The Hotel George "My Dog Gets Presidential Treatment" package. The package includes a welcome kit, chew toys, a day at a dog ... Read More

Take the Kids to See Einstein Memorial

Tuesday July 28, 2009
The Albert Einstein Memorial is a unique DC site that if you don't see it during your first visit to the District, you will your second. Kids of all agaes ... Read More

National Book Festival 2009 - September 26, 2009

Monday July 27, 2009
The 2009 National Book Festival, which takes place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, is an opportunity to celebrate America's rich literary legacy and Washington, DC is the perfect ... Read More

Folger Shakespeare Library: Summer 2009 Lecture Series

Sunday July 26, 2009
"Stories from the Folger Vaults" is an informal lecture series that features the Folger and its collections. Discussion are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in ... Read More

What's On Tap? Brew At the Zoo

Thursday July 23, 2009
Brew at the Zoo takes place on August 23, 2009 and is a great way to spend a summer afternoon at the National Zoo. Popular among both locals and visitors, ... Read More

The National Mall: Is the National Mall in Need of Repairs?

Thursday July 23, 2009
Washington Monument, one of Washington, DC's most visited attractions. Photo Courtesy of Jack McGuire.. Have you visited Washington, DC's National Mall recently? Did you find that America's front yard ... Read More

Soldier Led Walking Tour at Fort Ward

Wednesday July 22, 2009
On August 1, 2009, enjoy a soldier led walking tour at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site (4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria VA 22304, 703-838-4848). From 10 a.m. to ... Read More

Friendship Firehouse Family Day on August 1, 2009

Tuesday July 21, 2009
The Friendship Firehouse is a lesser known piece of history that visitors to Washington, DC, especially those with small children, will really enjoy. The firehouse was home to the first ... Read More

2009 County Fair Season in DC

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Fair Season in the DC metro area is upon us; let the pie eating contests begin. The Washington, DC metro area has plenty of county fairs to delight young and ... Read More

Dog Days of August along the U Street Corridor

Monday July 20, 2009
On August 1 & 2, 2009 shopaholics or anyone who likes a deal, will want to hit the shops along 14th and U streets NW for incredible dog-day deals during ... Read More

Cafe Pizzaiolo: Where to Eat Pizza

Sunday July 19, 2009
Pizza is always a crowd pleaser and Cafe Pizzaiolo in Arlington, VA and its sister restaurant Pizzaiolo Cafe and Bar in Alexandria, VA serve up Neapolitan pizza that will satisfy ... Read More

Redskins Training Camp Opens July 30

Friday July 17, 2009
Redskins Training Camp opens on July 30, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eight practices will be open to the public and on August 8, 2009 you won't want to miss ... Read More

National Baseball Family Day at Smithsonian American Art Museum

Thursday July 16, 2009
On Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Washington National Fans can hang-out with some of the players at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The players ... Read More

Apollo 11 Events in DC

Thursday July 16, 2009
The Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum, The Kennedy Center and the Newseum will all be commemorating the Apollo 11 Fortieth Anniversary this month. It is hard to believe that 40 ... Read More

Free Coffee at McDonald's

Thursday July 16, 2009
Before you head off to tour the monuments and memorials get your caffeine fix from now through August 3 at McDonald's--FREE. The golden arches will give away free 7-ounce ... Read More

Visit the National Arboretum

Thursday July 16, 2009
The weather in Washington, DC is starting to make for really beautiful sunny days and the perfect time to visit the National Arboretum. The National Arboretum offers visitors an ... Read More

Summer Cinema at National Theatre

Wednesday July 15, 2009
On Mondays at 6:30 p.m. National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004; 202-628-6161) hosts its summer cinema series. The series runs through August 3, 2009 and this ... Read More

Enjoy A French Maid Relay Race

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Celebrate Bastille Day at DC's most revolutionary party featuring a French Maid Relay Race. The race features 30 Cafe L'Enfant customers (maybe you) dressed in French Maid costumes competing ... Read More

Bike the Mount Vernon Trail

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Tour de France fans can feel that same sense of exhilaration watching Lance Armstrong cross the finish line when you take to the outdoors and bike the Mount Vernon Bike ... Read More

Open Your Eyes to the Skies at the Air & Space Museum

Monday July 13, 2009
Take the kids to "Open Your Eyes to the Skies". Journey through the stars, constellations and celestial highlights of the current night sky with a National Air and Space Museum ... Read More

10 Books to Read This Summer in Washington, DC

Sunday July 12, 2009
Vacations are a great time to get away and see the sights, but it's also a great time to slow down and catch-up on the latest reads your favorite author ... Read More

What to Do in Washington, DC this Weekend

Friday July 10, 2009
Here are some of the highlights of things to do and see in Washington, DC this weekend: Hip Hop Theatre Festival, July 6-12, 2009. Hip hop meets theater in this performing ... Read More

Potomac Whitewater Festival

Friday July 10, 2009
Don't miss the fun as whitewater kayakers compete at the Potomac Whitewater Festival on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. The downriver race--is a quick, adrenaline-packed descent of ... Read More

Last Chance to See Marjorie Post's Dress Costumes at Hillwood Museum & Gardens

Thursday July 9, 2009
Fashionistas will not want to miss this special glimpse into the high fashion that once dominated the social scene. An Invitation to the Ball: Marjorie Post's Fancy Dress Costumes of ... Read More

Ford's Theatre Reopens

Thursday July 9, 2009
Ford's Theatre Museum in Washington, DC, which is free and open to the public, reopened its doors on July 15, 2009 after extensive renovations. The museum tells the story of ... Read More

2009 ComCast Outdoor Film Festival

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Mark your calendar for the 2009 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival in Ben Brenman Park, (4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria, VA). The festival takes place July 17 & 18 with ... Read More

Alexandria to Celebrate 260th birthday on July 11, 2009

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Alexandria will celebrate her 260th birthday on July 11, 2009. Party goers can enjoy the sounds of Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's performance which will include Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannon followed ... Read More

Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Events in DC

Tuesday July 7, 2009
The Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum, The Kennedy Center and the Newseum will all be commemorating the Apollo 11 Fortieth Anniversary this month. It is hard to believe that 40 ... Read More

Take the Kids to See Lyle the Crocodile

Sunday July 5, 2009
Take the kids to see Lyle the Crocodile at Bethesda's Imagination Stage. "When the Primm family moves into their New York City apartment, their son Joshua is surprised to ... Read More

Free Concerts at the National Zoo

Sunday July 5, 2009
Beginning Thursday, July 9, 2009 the National Zoo kicks off its Sunset Serenades Concert series. The concerts take place at the National Zoo's Lion/Tiger Hill beginning at 6 p.m. ... Read More

Take the Kids to See MilkShake at the Kennedy Center--FREE

Saturday July 4, 2009
Milkshake is probably the world's most serious rock band for children and to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage has partnered with Target to bring the ... Read More

July 4th Tips for Celebrating on the National Mall

Friday July 3, 2009
So you've decided to celebrate the Fourth of July in Washington, DC. You won't be disappointed. No one does Independence Day like DC. That said, if this is your first ... Read More

Patriotic Places in Washington, DC

Friday July 3, 2009
Washington, DC is a place of patriots and patriotism. The city is filled with landmarks that honor those who made the US "The Home of the Brave" and that embody ... Read More

Watch the Rehearsal at the US Capitol for A Capitol Fourth Concert

Thursday July 2, 2009
On Friday, July 3, 2009 there will be a rehearsal for the Capitol Fourth Concert on the West Lawn of the US Capitol. This is a great way ... Read More

Roseanne Cash at the Birchmere

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Roseanne Cash will play the Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA, Virginia 22305) on Friday, July 10, 2009. Roseanne Cash is one of the daughters of Johnny Cash and ... Read More

Disney's High School Musical at Wolf Trap

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Disney's High School Musical will play at Wolf Trap September 1-6, 2009 and kids won't want to miss this wildly popular modern day adaptation of Romeo & Juilet. Tickets ... Read More

Cyndi Lauper & Rosie O'Donnell at the 9:30 Club in DC

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Cyndi Lauper and Rosie O'Donnell will perform at the 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW) for a Girls Night Out on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. Tickets ... Read More

Z-Burger's Independence Day Contest

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Head over to Z-Burger's Tenleytown location (4321 Wisconsin Ave, NW) for Z-Burger's first ever Independence Day Burger Eating Contest, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at noon. Go and watch and ... Read More
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