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Squash Blossom Festival - Miscellaneous Event

Oyamel's annual celebration of everyone's favorite edible flower returns. Chef Joe Raffa serves up squash blossoms every way you can imagine, including a special squash blossom cocktail to wash it all down with.
Oyamel | Washington, DC
Los Lobos - Music Event

If you know only "La Bamba," you're missing out on one of the most consistently excellent live bands of the past few decades that seamlessly blends folk, Tex-Mex, rock and R&B.;
Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
Here We Go Magic - Music Event

It's hard to succinctly describe the Brooklyn-based quintet's brand of indie rock, which contains elements of psychedelic rock, folk and world rhythms. With Beach Fossils.
Black Cat | Washington, DC
Brian Jungen: Strange Comfort - Exhibit

Works by this leading Native artist transform everyday objects into simulations of Indian crafts.
National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
BrickFair - Miscellaneous Event

LEGO enthusiasts from across the country convene to show their best brick-by-brick creations.
Dulles Expo Center | Chantilly, VA
Passing Strange - Performing Arts

This alternative rock musical follows a musician who travels the world, rebelling against his middle-class upbringing.
Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
Legg Mason Tennis Classic - Sports Events

Later this month, Robin Soderling, who defeated Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the past two French Opens, joins Andy Roddick and others at the annual Legg Mason Tennis Classic, July 31-Aug. 8.
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Stadium | Washington, DC
Alan Dale and The New Legacy Jazz Band - Music Event

In conjunction with "Celebrate Frederick."
Baker Park | Frederick, MD
DJ Dabe Murphy - Miscellaneous Event

Swing dance.
McGinty's Public House | Silver Spring, MD
Summer Tree Walk - Miscellaneous Event

A 90-minute walk and talk about tree care and maintenance
Wakefield Senior High School | Arlington, VA

Highlighted Events: Monday, August 9

Phosphorescent - Music Event

Heart-worn but affable songs with a mid-'70s feel.
Black Cat | Washington, DC
Tracy Bonham - Music Event

Her 1996 debut album spawned an alt-rock hit, but her most recent work shows a more well-rounded and thoughtful songwriter.
Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
A Night at the Park - Miscellaneous Event

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's ziMS Foundation throws a benefit at Nationals Park along with several of his teammates.
Nationals Park | Washington, DC
Justin Kramon - Book Event

The author reads from and discusses his first novel, "Finny." A book signing follows.
Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
A Mary Poppins Cabaret - Performing Arts

You don't have to shell out big bucks to see the stars of the Kennedy Center?s "Mary Poppins." Millennium Stage hosts a song-and-dance performance with Jacob ben Widmar and pianist William Johnson.
Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
DJ Dave Nada - Music Event

Moombathon Mondays
Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
National Theatre Summer Cinema - Miscellaneous Event

This installment of the annual film series is spotlighting movies starring Cary Grant.
National Theatre | Washington, DC
Moombahton Mondays - Bar/Club Event

DJ Dave Nada hosts a night of tropical beats -- cumbia, reggaeton, and moombahton, a hot new style that he created himself.
Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
If You Give a Pig a Pancake - Performing Arts

A high-maintenance pig's demands illustrate cause and effect.
Adventure Theatre | Glen Echo, MD

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, August 10

How I Became a Pirate - Performing Arts

The musical tale of a boy who goes to live with pirates only to find that he misses his family.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Ellen Bryson - Book Event

The author reads from and signs "The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno," her debut novel.
Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
Summer Sing-Along - Music Event

Performance of Verdi's "Requiem." Sponsored by Choralis
Falls Church Presbyterian Church | Falls Church, VA
DJ Dabe Murphy - Miscellaneous Event

Swing dance.
Nick's Nightclub | Alexandria, VA
Colleen Aycock - Book Event

The author discusses and signs "Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion" (written with Mark Scott).
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Branch | Baltimore, MD
U Street Movie Series - Miscellaneous Event

The outdoor summer movie series features documentaries and films about musicians.
Harrison Field | Washington, DC
Summer Screenings - Miscellaneous Event

Free, catered independent film screenings in the Renaissance Hotel's lounge.
Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel | Washington, DC
SpeakeasyDC Open Mike - Bar/Club Event

Share your stories at the monthly open mike.
Town Danceboutique | Washington, DC
See You Next Tuesday - Bar/Club Event

An electro-heavy weekly with rotating guest DJs.
The Wonderland Ballroom | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, August 11

Notoriety - Bar/Club Event

A laidback midweek lounge night with cool music, films, drink specials and hookahs.
Chi-Cha Lounge | Washington, DC
Ty Segall - Music Event

Garage rock done right from the West Coast from this youngster who is as prolific as his songs are punchy. With Baths and Tennis System.
DC9 | Washington, DC
How I Became a Pirate - Performing Arts

The musical tale of a boy who goes to live with pirates only to find that he misses his family.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Zane - Book Event

The author reads from and signs her new erotic novel, "The Hot Box."
Borders Books & Music - Largo | Largo, MD
Nikolas Kozloff - Book Event

The author, an expert on South America and a former fellow at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs, discusses and signs his new book, "No Rain in the Amazon: How South America?s Climate Change Affects the Entire Planet."
Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
Sixth floor trio - Music Event

Pianist and clarinetist Teddy Abrams, fiddler and oboist Harrison Hollingsworth and clarinetist Johnny Teyssier
Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
Nicole Hollander - Book Event

The syndicated cartoonist discusses and signs her new book, "The Sylvia Chronicles: 30 Years of Graphic Misbehavior from Reagan to Obama."
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Branch | Baltimore, MD
Roseanne Cash - Book Event

The country music singer/songwriter reads from and discusses her new memoir, "Composed," in an event sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore. Two tickets come with purchase of the book at P&P; otherwise, tickets are $10 each. For details, call 202-364-1919.
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC
New Paintings and New Painters: William Irvine, Jacob Cooley, Zane Hochberg, Donny Finley, Alyce Frank. - Exhibit

Paintings of coastal regions by Irvine, the Southwest by Frank and North Carolina by Cooley, as well as Hochberg's abstract works and Finley's watercolors.
Marin-Price Galleries | Chevy Chase, MD

Highlighted Events: Thursday, August 12

James McMurtry - Music Event

One of the most keen observational lyricists in the business plays edgy folk tunes that tell a story -- often dark, often humorous.
Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
How I Became a Pirate - Performing Arts

The musical tale of a boy who goes to live with pirates only to find that he misses his family.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Jean Bayou Concert - Music Event

acoustic folk
Athenaeum | Alexandria, VA
O.A.R. - Music Event

From the Maryland suburbs to the big stage, O.A.R. brings good vibes to its legions of fans. With Citizen Cope.
Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
Jummy Payne - Music Event

The local musician performs over recorded big band backing tracks as part of the the museum's Bay Breeze Summer Concert Series.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum | Chesapeake Beach, MD
Mike Rose - Performing Arts

magic for children.
Gaithersburg City Hall | Gaithersburg, MD
School of Rock All Stars - Music Event

"Live Aid Remade." $10 benefits Haitian relief
Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
Peter Miller - Book Event

The author, a senior editor at National Geographic magazine, discusses and signs his new book, "The Smart Swarm: How Understanding Flocks, Schools, and Colonies Can Make Us Better at Communicating, Decision Making, and Getting Things Done."
Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
U.S. Navy Band - Music Event

All eight chamber ensembles perform
Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, August 13

Memoryhouse and Twin Sister - Music Event

Chilled-out tunes. Whispered vocals, relaxed beats and dreamy melodies are the foundation of Twin Sister's appealing sound.
Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
Metro DC Dances - Performing Arts

Local dance troupes Capitol Movement Inc., Junior Company, Contradiction Dance, New School of Dance & Arts and Next Reflex Dance Collective perform at this eighth annual free event.
Carter Barron Amphitheatre | Washington, DC
Macbeth - Performing Arts

This retelling of ambition, greed and the supernatural features live music, drumming, and Capoeira, a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music and dance.
1st Stage | McLean, VA
How I Became a Pirate - Performing Arts

The musical tale of a boy who goes to live with pirates only to find that he misses his family.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Big Time Swing Band with Dan Hayden - Music Event

in concert.
Gaithersburg City Hall | Gaithersburg, MD
Jimmy Buffett Tribute - Music Event

Part of the Friday Night Live concert series.
Herndon Town Green | Herndon, VA
Mac Walter and John Cronin - Music Event

These cousins have been refining their folk harmonies and finger picking styles since the 60s. Part of the Maritime Concert Series. Sponsored by the Purring Family and the Holiday Inn - Select Solomons.
Calvert Marine Museum | Solomons, MD
Maroon 5 - Music Event

Pop-rockers led by lady's man Adam Levine. With Owl City and V.V. Brown.
Jiffy Lube Live | Bristow, VA
Friday Local Live - Music Event

A mostly-local lineup of jazz, funk, R&B; and rock.
Downtown Silver Spring | Silver Spring, MD

Highlighted Events: Saturday, August 14

Macbeth - Performing Arts

This retelling of ambition, greed and the supernatural features live music, drumming, and Capoeira, a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music and dance.
1st Stage | McLean, VA
How I Became a Pirate - Performing Arts

The musical tale of a boy who goes to live with pirates only to find that he misses his family.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Pirates! A Boy at Sea - Performing Arts

Set in the 18th century, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with mom and dad.
Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
Patton Oswalt - Performing Arts

With multiple Comedy Central and HBO comedy specials and major-label comedy albums, steady voice work in numerous animated films and a starring role in the 2009 indie drama "Big Fan," Patton Oswalt has done pretty well for a comic often pigeonholed into the "alt-comedy" sub-genre. While his subject matter can be esoteric (the menu at Kentucky Fried Chicken, for instance), the laughs are consistently big-time; see for yourself when Oswalt performs at 8 p.m.
Warner Theatre | Washington, DC
The Newports - Music Event

classic oldies.
Gaithersburg City Hall | Gaithersburg, MD
Breaking Through the Clouds - Miscellaneous Event

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the documentary's producer.
College Park Aviation Museum | College Park, MD
Saturday Spotlight - Music Event

Saturday evening outdoor concerts in downtown Silver Spring.
Downtown Silver Spring | Silver Spring, MD
Sunset Cruise - Miscellaneous Event

Cruise the Patuxent River aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Hors d' oeuvres served.
Calvert Marine Museum | Solomons, MD
MGMT - Music Event

Young electro-psych hits the big time but gets weird. With Devendra Banhart and Violens.
Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
Tour: Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner Connecting Communities Through Language - Exhibit

Alcione Amos, curator of the exhibition, offers a gallery tour and gives insight into the work of Dr. Turner, the pioneering linguist who researched Africanisms found in the Gullah and Afro-Brazilian cultures.
Anacostia Community Museum | Washington, DC

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