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The Evolving Universe on Display at the National Museum of Natural History: Through July 7, 2013
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The Evolving Universe is on display at the National Museum of Natural History through July 7th, 2013. Breathtaking full-color photographs of the cosmos, taken by high-powered terrestrial and orbiting telescopes, take visitors back through time to the beginning of the universe. The exhibition, a collaborative effort with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory at Harvard University, explores how the stars, galaxies and universe undergo the same stages as life on Earth: from birth, to maturity and, eventually, to death.
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Fire & Ice: Hindenburg and Titanic at the National Postal Museum: March 22, 2012 - January 6, 2014
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“Fire & Ice: Hindenburg and Titanic,” an innovative new exhibit opening March 22nd, 2012 at the National Postal Museum, will bring together two marvels of transportation. Titanic and Hindenburg served demands for rapid worldwide communication and transportation. Both operated as the world’s largest mobile post offices. Each in its day promised the fastest possible worldwide mail service. Each offered onboard gentility and opulence.
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NoMa Summer Screen: May 22 - August 21, 2013
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Now in its sixth year, NoMa Summer Screen will run on Wednesday evenings May 22 to August 21 on the Loree Grand Field at Second and L Streets, NE. The event starts at 7 p.m. with music, giveaways, family fun, food vendors and picnicking. Films start at dark. Subtitles are provided for all films. Children and friendly dogs are welcome. Last summer’s theme, Is 2012: The End of the World, spoofed doomsday prophesies marking the end of the Mayan calendar, and featured blockbuster films that dealt with world-ending scenarios. All movies were shown at the Loree Grand field, at 2nd & L Sts. NE.
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Second Annual Guacamole Festival: May 1 - June 30, 2013
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Richard Sandoval's vibrant Taqueria and Tequileria, El Centro D.F., introduces its Second Annual Guacamole Festival, the second of four quarterly festivals celebrating Mexican cooking. The Guacamole Festival will run May 1st through June 30th and will feature different flavors that highlight various regional experiences. Dating back to Aztec times, the traditional Mexican dip was comprised of avocado, onion, chilies, fresh tomato, and salt. Over time, regions of Mexico began mixing local ingredients, creating thousands of variations.
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Taste of Peru Washington, DC: July 7, 2013
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Taste of Peru - Washington DC is an annual gastronomical event in D.C. that celebrates the cultural influences and the creativity of Peruvian chefs in all of the United States. The event promotes the unique culinary perspectives of local and international chefs. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Carnegie Library-part of the Convention Center, Washington, DC. 10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.
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Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle: June 22 & 23, 2013
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Safeway’s Barbecue Battle has been bringing great food, music and fun to the streets of the Nation’s Capital for more than two decades. Signaling the beginning of summer, June 22nd and 23rd, the Safeway Barbecue Battle is one of Washington’s largest and most unique food and music festivals offering the greater DC-area community and visitors a chance to enjoy some of America’s favorite pastimes in the shadow of the Capitol Building.
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Capital Fringe Festival: July 11 - 28, 2013
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Eighteen days of creative and uninhibited performances. Dominant themes in the eighth annual Festival include: updated use of classic texts and performances styles, local politics, race, religion, less traditional dance and physical performance, historical biopics and technically innovative shows involving use of mobile phones and audio systems. In addition, much merriment and revelry is to be had at the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar at Fort Fringe, where visitors and fanatics alike can enjoy even...
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Washington, DC Source Festival: June 7 - 30, 2013
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The upcoming Washington, DC Source Festival is set to take place June 7 - 30, 2013. Source Festival combines the forces of rising talents with established artists. Driven by creativity, collaboration and invention, artists from across the nation present 25 new works over three weeks. The relationships built here lay the path for the next generation of outstanding performing artists. For more information, visit:...
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Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest: June 22 & 23, 2013
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The Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest is set to take place June 22 & 23, 2013. This Celebration of American Beer will feature more than 60 of the America's best breweries, plenty of food to complement the craft beers, outstanding local and regional bands providing entertainment and a wide array of artists, crafters, local businesses and commercial exhibitors. For more information, visit:...
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival: June 26 - 30 & July 3 - 7, 2013
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Visitors to the 47th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival can learn about the country of Hungary, endangered languages and the history of aesthetics of African Americans. The Festival will be held Wednesday, June 26, through Sunday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, outdoors on the National Mall between Seventh and 14th streets. Admission is free. Festival hours are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day, with such special evening events as concerts and dance parties beginning at 6 p.m.
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