Local Events

FRIDAY

Young D.C. Open House

Friday, May 18, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Support young journalists writing for Young D.C., a by-teens-for-teens newspaper. The hands-on experience, teamwork and workshops with professional journalists give YDC teens confidence and opportunities that ready them for college and the world of work. Current teen staffers, board members and boosters look forward to meeting you!
Location: Young D.C., 1904 18th St. NW, Unit B, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 232-5300; www.youngdc.org
Cost: Free  
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival

Friday, May 18, 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 20, 4:00 p.m.
Courtesy of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Stroll through Reston Town Center at this weekend-long outdoor street festival featuring the work of 200 talented artists. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is considered one of the top arts festivals on the East Coast. Check it out on Friday, May 18, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St. Reston, VA
Information: (703) 471-9242; www.northernvirginiafineartsfestival.org
Cost: Free admission

Artomatic: Opening Night

Friday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 24
Don’t miss opening night of this month-long art festival in Crystal City featuring 10 floors of art by more than 1,000 artists including visual art, music, performance, film, fashion and more. Workshops, tours, seminars and other events will be held all month long. Click here for a full schedule.
Location: Vornado/Charles E. Smith’s, 1851 S Bell St. Arlington, VA
Information: www.artomatic.org
Cost: Free

Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour

Friday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 20, 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate the history of Virginia wine with candlelit tours of Mount Vernon, including the rarely-open basement where Washington stored his wine. Enjoy live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River, taste 16 Virginia wineries and more. The tour runs Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Alexandria, VA
Information: (703) 780-2000; www.mountvernon.org
Cost: $35

The Servant of Two Masters

Friday, May 18, 8:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Theatre Company presents this commedia dell’arte production written by Carlo Goldoni. Chaos ensues after a servant tries to double his wages by serving two masters at once in this delightfully clever play. Runs through Sunday, June 24. Click here for full schedule.
Location: Shakespeare Theatre Company – Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 547-1122; www.shakespearetheatre.org
Cost: $39-$95
 

SATURDAY    

National Asian Heritage Festival: Fiesta Asia

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This street fair presents a full day of family fun. You’ll find performances by musicians, vocalists and performance artists, Asian food and a multicultural marketplace.
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th Streets, NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 470-0899; asiaheritagefoundation.org/events-2/fiesta-asia-street-fair/
Cost: Free

Soldier-Led Walking Tour

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Armed Forces Day on a 90-minute walking tour of Fort Ward led by a Union soldier in period uniform. Learn about the history of the Defenses of Washington, the building and role of Fort Ward, 19th century fortification engineering and the troops who were stationed in this area during the Civil War. Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Location: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA
Information: (703) 746-4848; www.¬fortward.¬org
Cost: Free

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Concert: Sibelius, Dvorak, Kolm

Saturday, May 19, 3:00 p.m.
The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will perform Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with soloist Marlisa del Cid Woods, Antonin Dvorak’s Sixth Symphony and WMPA 2011 Composition Competition winner Johathan Kolm’s “Renewables.” There will also be a pre-concert lecture with Dr. Stephen Bertino.
Location: Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd. Alexandria, VA
Information: (703) 799-8229; www.wmpamusic.org
Cost: $20 per person; Tickets also available for online purchase.

Twilight Polo: Opening Night

Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Come out for the kick-off of Twilight Polo at the Great Meadow Foundation. This high-energy night of polo features an opening night fashion show and dancing under the stars. The gates open at 6:30 and admission is only $30 per car load.
Location: The Great Meadow Foundation is a 250-acre field event center located in The Plains, VA (just off Rt. 66 at Exit 31)
Information: (540) 253-5000; www.greatmeadow.org
Cost: $30 per car load
 

SUNDAY    
D.C. Yoga Week

Sunday, May 20
Take advantage of the final day of D.C. Yoga Week with $5 and free classes at yoga studios in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. You can also participate in Yoga on the Mall on Saturday May 19, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. featuring a free, collective outdoor yoga practice led by top teachers from participating studios near the Washington Monument.
Location: Various locations in the Washington metropolitan area (click here for a full list of participating studios)
Information: info@dccy.org; dccy.org/dc-yoga-week
Cost: $5 or free classes

Spring Market Fair

Sunday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
www.thecapitoldeal.com

Head to Claude Moore Colonial Farm for this family-friendly fair where you can dance and sing to period music, purchase herb and flower plants, shop for clothing and jewelry, see farm animals, take a fencing lesson or watch the Blacksmith in action while your kids bob for apples, play games and watch a children’s puppet theatre.
Location: Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Information: (703) 442-7557; 1771.org
Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for seniors and children

Taste of Arlington

Sunday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the 25th Annual Taste of Arlington® street festival! The family-friendly event features unique entertainment, children’s activities and food from more than 40 Arlington restaurants.
Location: Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
Information: (202) 483-9068; www.tasteofarlington.com
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the event

Brian McKnight with The Duke Ellington Orchestra

Sunday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
R&B artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian McKnight will perform songs spanning his prolific career with The Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Location: The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW, Washington, DC
Information: (202) 588-5595; thehowardtheatre.com
Cost: $55
 

 
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