FYIDC: Cairo in the Capital
The Egyptian Embassy invites guests to experience the culture of Egypt, right here in DC.
FYIDC: German American Heritage Museum
11 October 2011
Feeling nostalgic? Celebrate your German-American heritage.
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FYIDC: Bethesda Row Loves Art
07 October 2011
The 14th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival turns the area from a shopping hotspot to an art lover's paradise.
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FYIDC: Arabian Sights for American Nights
07 October 2011
For the 16th annual Arabian Sights Film Festival, the district gets a dose of Egyptian cinema--and culture.
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Who’s Next: Gillian M.S. Bristol
07 October 2011
Part of a new generation of female Caribbean ambassadors who have risen to their posts in recent years, Ambassador Gillian M.S. Bristol of Grenada is a rising star of the new diplomacy.
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FYIDC: Got Pink?
06 October 2011
Across the nation, Bloomingdale's goes pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Visual Arts: Discovering Discovery Channel
05 October 2011
Caught between N. 14th and 16th Streets, The Dunes gallery opens with a photo exhibition capturing everyone's favorite small-screen sights.
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FYIDC: MLK Memorial Dedication Rescheduled
03 October 2011
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial National Project Foundation announces the new date for the dedication celebration.
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Life of the Party: Say It Loud
30 September 2011
The Root and Impact Arts + Film Fund team up to celebrate "30 Americans" at Corcoran.
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FYIDC: DC’s Fall Festivities
28 September 2011
The seasons may change, but the district remains the same: filled with fun activities to do and events to attend.
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FYIDC: Guten Tag, Oktoberfest!
27 September 2011
Celebrate the famous Oktoberfest with food, fun, and plenty of German beer!
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FYIDC: Titans of Tennis Return
23 September 2011
Tennis legends come to town to compete for share of $1 million prize pool during HSBC Tennis Cup
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FYIDC: Rustico Rocks Oktobeerfest
15 September 2011
Rustico Oktobeerfest celebration means brewed bliss and Alexandria's best block party
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Literature: Preserving the Love of Books
15 September 2011
At the National Book Festival, book-enthusiasts and literature fanatics celebrate the simple joy of reading.
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Paint the Town: Arty Alexandria
19 August 2011
Bright, bold and even whimsical, it's time to check out the Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts.
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Fashionable Life: Summer Style Series
18 August 2011
As August slowly comes to an end, it means time to get your wardrobe ready for fall. Get a glimpse of what this season has to offer.
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FYIDC: Top 5 Weekend Picks
18 August 2011
American Idol live, Wicked at the Kennedy Center, DC Restaurant Week, free ice cream, and a pool party? Sounds like a good weekend ahead. This weekend's top five picks.
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Literature: Go the F**k to Sleep
17 August 2011
Adam Mansbach's book signing in DC in celebration of his #1 NYTimes best selling book, Go the F**k to Sleep, a witty, sardonic, yet loving classic-style bedtime story for parents
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FYIDC: Kalorama House Tour
13 August 2011
Spend your Sunday exploring, experiencing, and admiring the culture and architecture of Embassy Row.
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FYIDC: Beer Week 2011
13 August 2011
Get your stein, mug, and goblet ready for Beer Week 2011. Celebrate the area's beer culture and see what's brewing in the District.
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My Washington: Hardball’s Host
13 August 2011
MSNBC show host and author shares his favorite place to eat in the district, his biggest challenges, and more.
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FYIDC: Top 5 Weekend Picks
10 August 2011
A Madonna birthday blowout, a Kungfu spectacular, and a beer cruise? There really is no place like D.C. Check out this weekend's top 5 picks.
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FYIDC: Bike Expansion Gets Right-of-Way
04 August 2011
Capital Bikeshare set to expand in the District this fall
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FYIDC: Top 5 Weekend Picks
03 August 2011
Get your healthy dose of culture. This weekend's top five picks are all about music, art, and dancing.
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FYIDC: Free Workouts at WSC
02 August 2011
Get out of the heat and take advantage of this "cool" offer from Washington Sports Clubs
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FYIDC: National’s Pre-Game Party Nights
01 August 2011
Weekly pre-game parties and a new Scoreboard Walk make this baseball season a bit more exciting for fans. Batter up!
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FYIDC: Top 5 Weekend Picks
27 July 2011
With a hipster pool party during the day and an Asian themed soiree at night, go back in time and around the world with this weekend's top 5 picks.
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FYIDC: Welcome To Harajuku Day
27 July 2011
For part two of the second annual Big Cherry Block Party, DMVers are invited to enjoy some Tokyo-inspired family fun.
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FYIDC: Movie Night with a Twist
27 July 2011
Movie night is no longer just for kids and teenagers; Redline, a gastrolounge in Penn Quarter, creates a spin off of the traditional "Movie Night".
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FYIDC: The Gods of Tennis Land in DC
27 July 2011
Calling all Tennis Fans – The Champions Series is touching down at the Verizon Center this September and is made up of quite the roster!
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FYIDC: Paying Tribute To Dr. King
26 July 2011
The district welcomes with open arms, and many events, a memorial dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his efforts towards racial equality.
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Performing Arts: And DC’s Edna Is…?
22 July 2011
National radio personality, Robert Aubry Davis will star in upcoming Hairspray performances
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FYIDC: Gilt Launches in DC
21 July 2011
Gilt City swoops into the capital offerings luxe deals that go way beyond $25 lunches.
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FYIDC: Alexandria Restaurant Week
20 July 2011
Sixty-two restaurants will be participating in the Virginia city's annual summer restaurant week.
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FYIDC: Digging Farmers’ Markets
19 July 2011
Michelle Obama does it, now you can too. Bring the country to the city every day of the week with these local farmers' markets.
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FYIDC: Busboys Take on Maryland
19 July 2011
If These Walls Could Talk: Busboys and Poets debuts Hyattsville location
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FYIDC: Wet ‘n Wild Adventures
19 July 2011
Heat gotcha down? Fear no more! Here are plenty of water activities that will keep you cool.
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FYIDC: D.C. Used Bookstores
19 July 2011
Put down the e-reader for a day and immerse yourself in yellow tinged pages and old book smell at one of these unique D.C. used bookstores.
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FYIDC: Park Hyatt Debuts New Spa Menu
13 July 2011
The Park Hyatt Washington spa menu features four new body therapies to "reinvigorate your mind, body and soul."
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FYIDC: Celebrate Bastille Day
13 July 2011
Who says you need to be in France to celebrate Bastille Day? Check out these french inspired festivities happening right in DC.
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FYIDC: Phillips Artsy Photo Contest
13 July 2011
The Phillips Collection is holding a photo contest that will get contestants to relate modern art to their everyday lives.
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FYIDC: Harry Potter Crash Course
11 July 2011
The Deathly Hollows Part 2 brings to an end the Harry Potter series. Fear not, mere muggle, we have some magical tips to help you prepare.
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FYIDC: FotoWeek DC Launches Competition
11 July 2011
The fourth annual international awards competition celebrates the "power of photography" in both amateur and professional work.
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FYIDC: Polo Clubs Open to All
07 July 2011
Polo clubs in the District invite Washingtonians of all walks of life to "horse around."
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FYIDC: The Best Free Summer Film Screenings
06 July 2011
Layout on the green and watch the silver screen ... for free! Hollywood is coming to town this summer.
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FYIDC: Dalai Lama to Empower D.C.
29 June 2011
In a rare visit to the United States, His Holiness will be "initiating peace" on the West Lawn.
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FYIDC: Phillips Merges Art and Theater
29 June 2011
Join the Phillips collection for the staged reading of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation.
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FYIDC: Ragnar Relay Comes To DC
29 June 2011
This year, the 200-mile overnight relay race helps support the well-being of homeless people through the non-profit Back On My Feet.
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FYIDC: Top Fourth of July Events
28 June 2011
From beer tastings to comedy shows, the DMV is offering a variety of events to get you in the patriotic spirit this Fourth of July.
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FYIDC: Unique D.C. Museums
28 June 2011
We love our museums in Washington, but these selections give you an experience that's a little off the typical museum beaten path – and we like that.
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FYIDC: Tennis’ Top Talent in Legg Mason tournament
27 June 2011
Several former champions and ten Top 30 players will compete in one of this year's ATP World Tour 500 events.
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FYIDC: Serena Williams at new Kastles’ Stadium
27 June 2011
For her first match in the U.S. in two years, tennis-legend Serena Williams will be at Washington Kastles Stadium in July. Ticket sales will help some furry friends.
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FYIDC: Cruise to Oklahoma!
24 June 2011
Next month, Odyssey Cruise offers dinner on the Potomac followed by a performance of the musical, Oklahoma!
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FYIDC: Top 5 Local Street Experiences
22 June 2011
These five streets offer the best shopping, fashion and food in the Washington D.C. area. Here's are our tips on how (and when) to best enjoy them.
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The Dish: Keep On Food Trucking
21 June 2011
Food in the Fast Lane : A Few of the District’s Top Rated Food Trucks
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FYIDC: Nordic Food Days
20 June 2011
This week some of the world’s best chefs are coming together in Washington to highlight the innovativeness and high quality of New Nordic Food.
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FYIDC: Summer Concerts
16 June 2011
Ah, the sweet summertime is here and that means time to get pumped up for summer concerts. Here are some upcoming events in the DMV area.
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FYIDC: Top 5 Weekend Picks
15 June 2011
From pop-up lunch food trucks to a Dangerously Delicious comedy show. Here are five ideas to shake up your weekend.
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FYIDC: Trading in Their Shoes for Heels
15 June 2011
Men to Ditch Shoes for Heels in March Against Domestic Violence
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FYIDC: Father’s Day Gift Guide
13 June 2011
From the techie to the businessman, sportsman, and metro-style loving dad, we’ve got all the gifts he’ll dig for Father’s Day no matter who he is.
