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may 18 post hunt City Center Lot – Join The Washington Post Magazine and hundreds of residents and visitors for the inaugural Post Hunt Bring your family, friends, neighbors, kids or co-workers to the inaugural Post Hunt to experience a fun-filled day of brainteasers and teamwork. We promise, you’ve never experienced anything like it, at least nothing still legal (which we hope this is)! washingtonpost.com/posthunt. addresses contemporary society’s relationship to nature, especially the American West. (202) 737-4215 nga.gov. transvestite, a puritanical dame and a helplessly romantic valet. Appropriate for ages 16 & up. (202) 393-3939 woollymammoth.net may 26 national Memorial day parade Constitution Avenue — The event honors all those who have served our country in uniform from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom, and seeks to educate American’s about the sacrifices made by those who served to secure the liberties we enjoy today. (202) 777-7272 nationalmemorialdayparade.com June June 5 – 29 Bolero & Blues: the legacy of lara Gala Theatre - An original musical on the life and songs of Agustín Lara, Mexico’s legendary composer-poet who played the world’s heartstrings with his classic romantic melodies and boleros. A renowned Don Juan and habitué of the nightclub scene, Lara’s marriage to Mexican screen goddess Maria Felix left an indelible mark. (202) 234-7174 galatheatre.org may 23 – 25 rolling thunder Motorcycle rally This annual bike rally pays homage to the Nation’s veterans, particularly those still missing in action or prisoners of war. (908) 369-5439 rollingthunder1.com may 26 – June 29 Measure For Pleasure Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company – A period piece at Woolly? What’s going on? In David Grimm’s naughty Restoration comedy, Sir Peter Lustforth has had enough of his wife’s amorous ways and casts his eye on the virginal Hermione — setting off a series of chaotic chases and couplings among a womanizer, a June 6 – 15 Capital pride Pennsylvania Ave. Between 4th & 7th Sts. – The 32nd annual celebration of Capital Pride will be marked by a weeklong series of educational, civic and social events, culminating with the traditional parade on Saturday, June 14, and street festival Sunday, June 15. capitalpride.org may 25 –sep. 1 Richard Misrach: On the Beach National Gallery of Art — For more than thirty years, the American photographer Richard Misrach has made provocative work that may 25 – sep. 7 June 10 – 27 Afghanistan: hidden treasures from the national Museum, kabul National Gallery of Art – Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul makes its U.S. premiere in the nation’s capital from May 25 through September 7, 2008 with nearly 230 archaeological treasures that illustrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of one of the world’s great nations. Organized by the National Geographic Society and the National Gallery of Art, the exhibition includes artifacts dating back more than 4,000 years, as well as gold objects from the famed Bactrian hoard, a 2,000-year-old cache discovered in 1978 but hidden from view during 25 years of conflict until it was located intact in the presidential palace bank vault in Kabul in 2003. The exhibition is the centerpiece of a citywide celebration of Silk Road cultures and commerce from the Mediterranean to India, Central Asia, and China, which converged in ancient Afghanistan. Programs throughout the city will include exhibitions, film series, concerts, lectures, special restaurant and hotel offerings, and more. (202) 737-4215 nga.gov Capital Fringe Festival Various Locations – Enjoy hundreds of performances by adventurous and innovative artists from DC, Baltimore, the United States and overseas. More than 20 traditional and nontraditional venues host theater, dance, music, poetry, spoken word, puppetry and art forms unclassifiable. All day, every day. (703) 395-6334 capfringe.org June 20 – sep. 28 Earth and Sky: Photographs by Barbara Bosworth Smithsonian American Art Museum – Barbara Bosworth is best known for her photographs of National Champion trees—the largest identified example of each species in the United States. The exhibition will feature more than 40 of Bosworth’s photographs including The Bitterroot River, an extended narrative sequence that deals with loss and recovery, and her most recent color photographs of songbirds and the New England landscape surrounding her home near Boston, Mass. (202) 633-7970 americanart.si.edu June 21– 22 national Capital Barbecue Battle National Mall — Thousands witness barbecue teams and restaurants from around the country compete to win over $25,000 in cash & prizes and the title of National Pork BBQ Champion. (703)799-0523 barbecuebattle.com 15 Events http://www.nga.gov http://www.woollymammoth.net http://www.washingtonpost.com/posthunt http://www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com http://www.galatheatre.org http://www.rollingthunder1.com http://www.capitalpride.org http://www.capfringe.org http://www.nga.gov http://www.americanart.si.edu http://www.barbecuebattle.com

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

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