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shows and carnival events…have you ever seen sword-swallowing or fire eating in person? If you are tired of the same old bar scene, check out the Palace of Wonders. plAnet WAshington National Press Club · Washington, DC · (202) 360-5056 · planetwashington.com · Planet Washington @ The Nat’l Press Club. DC’s “freshest, funniest, fastest, musical political satire.” AM scandals in PM Show! Capitol Hill’s Ken Rynne and cableguy/pianist explore DC, celebrities, and pop culture (not just politics) with bi-partisan laughter, music, and insight. Every Fri 7:30 pm (Some Sats.) Nat’l Press Bldg, Tix: 202-333-4160. Metro: Metro Center. roUnd hoUse theAtre BethesdA Washington, DC · (202) 626-8250 · warnertheatre.com · When the Warner Theatre opened in 1924 it was hailed as a building of beauty, featuring a spectacular marble and gold leaf lobby and large auditorium complete with gold leaf ceilings and chandeliers. Today, having undergone a $10 million restoration, the Warner is host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film, and music concerts. Hours and prices vary according to performance schedule. Accessible seating available. Metro: Metro Center. Metro: Metro Center. the WAshington BAllet WArner theAtre 513 13th St. NW · 4545 East West Hwy. · Bethesda, MD · (240) 644-1099 · roundhousetheatre.org · Helen Hayes award-winning professional theatre company presenting plays, musicals and “some of the most striking stagecraft in the area” (The Washington Post). Metro: Bethesda. roUnd hoUse theAtre silver spring 8641 Colesville Rd. · Silver Spring, MD 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 362-3606 · washingtonballet.org · The Washington Ballet presents a full season of classical and contemporary ballet at the Kennedy Center and the Warner Theatre, including the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. Performance times vary. Tickets $29-$84. Groups receive up to 20% off. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU; Metro Center. WAshington nAtionAl operA (240) 644-1099 · roundhousetheatre.org · Helen Hayes award-winning professional theatre company presenting plays, musicals and “some of the most striking stagecraft in the area” (The Washington Post) in an intimate 150-seat black box theater, “a really wonderful, vivid space” (WETA-TV). Metro: Silver Spring. shAkespeAre theAtre CoMpAny 450 7th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 547-1122 · (877) 4TSTTIX · shakespearetheatre.org · “Home of the nation’s foremost Shakespeare company” (The Wall Street Journal). Presenting Shakespeare and other exciting classics in an intimate 449-seat theatre in downtown Washington’s Pennsylvania Quarter arts district. Discounts for groups of 10 or more, students and senior citizens. Fullyaccessible, indoor parking. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter; Gallery Pl-Chinatown. sheAr MAdness Kennedy Center 2600 Virginia Ave. NW Ste. 301 · Washington, DC · (202) 295-2400 · (800) 876-7372 · dc-opera.org · Designated by Congress as the National Opera of the United States, Washington National Opera is recognized as one of the nation’s leading opera companies. Led by General Director Placido Domingo, WNO is the resident opera company of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. WAshington perForMing Arts soCiety 2000 L St. NW #510 · Washington, DC · (202) 833-9800 · wpas.org · As one of the leading performing arts presenters in the nation, Washington Performing Arts Society annually presents more than 60 performances of the highest quality, including classical music, jazz, gospel, contemporary dance, and international music and art forms. Metro: Farragut North. WolF trAp nAtionAl pArk For the perForMing Arts 1551 Trap Rd. · Theatre Lab · 2700 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 467-4600 · (800) 444-1324 · kennedy-center.org/shearmadness · This recordbreaking comedy whodunit lets the audience solve the crime. Celebrating 20 years at the Kennedy Center. Tickets are $40 for all shows. Group discounts available. Free shuttle available from Metro. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. signAtUre theAtre 4200 Campbell Ave. Vienna, VA · (703) 255-1900 · (877) WOLFTRAP · wolftrap.org · Wolf Trap presents a broad spectrum of performing arts programs, including pop, classical, country, dance, jazz and blues, year-round at both its beautiful national park setting and it’s smaller, more intimate indoor venue. Metro: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU. Woolly MAMMoth theAtre CoMpAny 641 D St. NW · Arlington, VA · (703) 820-9771 · signaturetheatre.org · A professional non-profit theatre, Signature is dedicated to producing contemporary plays and musicals and to the development of new work, creating awardwinning productions in its intimate theatre space. Signature’s bold aesthetic and unique community programs impact and inspire nearly 40,000 patrons each season. Metro: Pentagon City. strAthMore 5301 Tuckerman Ln. · Washington, DC · (202) 393-3939 · woollymammoth.net · “Washington’s most daring theatre company” - New York Times develops, produces and promotes fearless playwrights and challenging new plays. 265-seat theatre at 7th & D Sts., NW. Tickets: $30-$48 ($10 for 25 & under). Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter North Bethesda, MD · (301) 581-5200 · strathmore.org · Quality arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes, served with the hospitality and warmth of a family enterprise, are the hallmarks of the Mansion at Strathmore, the Music Center at Strathmore, and on its scenic 11-acre site. Seasonal outdoor events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal. the stUdio theAtre 1501 14th St. NW · tiCketing AMeriCA’s trUsted toUrs And AttrACtions Washington, DC · (800) 213-2474 · trustedtours.com/store/ Washington-DC-C6.aspx · Information and tickets for Washington DC Tours, Attractions and just plain fun things to do! Save up to 10% on Old Town Trolley tours, DC Ducks, Monuments by Moonlight, Segway Tours, and much more. tiCketplACe 407 7th St. NW · 57 See & Do Washington, DC · (202) 232-7267 · studiotheatre.org · Award winning theatre presenting bold contemporary plays and innovative revivals in four theatres. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Hearing devices and wheelchair lifts available. Space for after-show receptions also available. Metro: Dupont Circle; McPherson Square; U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo. Washington, DC · (202) TIC-KETS · ticketplace.org · Washington’s only discount, day-of-show ticket outlet for performing arts at Washington-area theaters and concert halls. Open Tues. - Fri. 11 am - 6 pm and Sat. 10 am 5 pm. Call the TICKETplace hotline at (202) TIC-KETS for up-to-date information. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter; Gallery Pl-Chinatown. http://www.shakespearetheatre.org http://www.warnertheatre.com http://www.planetwashington.com http://www.washingtonballet.org http://www.roundhousetheatre.org http://www.roundhousetheatre.org http://www.dc-opera.org http://www.shakespearetheatre.org http://www.wpas.org http://www.shakespearetheatre.org http://www.folger.edu http://www.kennedy-center.org/shearmadness http://www.wolftrap.org http://www.signaturetheatre.org http://www.signaturetheatre.org http://www.woollymammoth.net http://www.strathmore.org http://www.trustedtours.com/store/Washington-DC-C6.aspx http://www.studiotheatre.org http://www.ticketplace.org http://www.folger.edu

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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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