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Art Buzz at the Source Theatre

5/27 – Art Buzz at the Source Theatre will be a preview to the newest photographic works of DC’s most dedicated photographers. The $15 admission includes appetizers and wines and supports the DC Collaborative. For a list of participating artists and more information please visit: http://www.dccollaborative.org. admin

Jazz in the Garden

5/22-9/11- The National Gallery of Art is once again kicking off it’s Jazz in the Garden series. Performances are from 5:00-8:30 pm and in case of inclement weather, concerts are held inside the Pavilion Café. The Sculpture Garden is located directly east of the National Gallery on 7th Street and Constitution Ave. For more information, […]

Taste of Eleven

5/20 – Wizards Care is hosting the second annual “Taste of Eleven” luncheon from 12-2pm at the Verizon Center. Over 30 area restaurants are expected to provide lunch to neighbors and businesses to celebrate eleven years of community support with proceeds benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. For tickets and more information please visit http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/tasteofeleven_090501.shtml. […]

Fiesta Asia 2009

5/16 – The annual National Asian Heritage Festival will be taking place downtown on Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 3rd and 6th Streets. The event will feature a variety of performances by musicians, vocalists and performance artists. You can also sample Pan-Asian cuisine, browse through the multicultural marketplace, participate in interactive activities and learn from cooking […]

ZooFari 2009

5/14 – Celebrate elephantine appetites and the National Zoo’s commitment to Asian elephants at ZooFari 2009. This enchanted evening will bring together an oasis of culinary delights, fabulous wine, live entertainment, and a spectacular auction. For more information and tickets please visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ZooFari. admin

Passport DC Embassy Open House

5/2 – Embassies will present a citywide free Embassy Open House featuring artists and artisans, performers, lecturers, teachers, and others that represent their unique cultures. More than 30 Embassies will be participating and Cultural Tourism DC will provide free shuttles from 10 am-4 pm. For more information please visit http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm. admin

DC Yoga Week 2009

5/2-5/9 – DC Yoga Week is designed to provide opportunities for people living in the DC area to try a yoga class at a reduced cost, create a community of urban yoga studios in DC and to increase awareness about the benefits of yoga and meditation in an attempt to help encourage greater physical health […]

WFI Presents Flix@Underground

5/1-5/2 – The Washington Film Institute will be screening two films,  Gadjo dilo (Crrazy Stranger) and Last Tango in Paris, at Underground. RSVP or advance purchase is required. For tickets and more information please visit http://www.dcfilminstitute.org/INVITE/main.php. admin

Red Bull Music Academy After Party

4/30 – Red Bull will be hosting its Music Academy after party at Current this Thursday. Guest DJ will be the legendary hip-hop developer Afrika Bambaata. For more information please visit www.redbullmusicacademy.com. DC City Blog guests can RSVP at munch@redbullmusicacademy.com. admin

Civilian Art Projects Exhibition

5/1 – Civilian Art Projects is pleased to present two solo exhibitions of new work by Washington, D.C.-based artists Erick Jackson and Ken D. Ashton.  The exhibitions will open to the public on Friday, May 1, 2009 and will be on view through June 6, 2009.  There will be an opening reception for the artists […]