Café La Ruche
There is a charming outdoor patio for the summer. A perfect place for desert and coffee in the later evening.
1039 31st Street NW
202-965-2684
The Grill from Ipanema
1858 Columbia Road NW
Washington DC
202-986-0757
www.thegrillfromipanema.com
Acadiana
Drop by for a classic crawfish boil Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Sundays from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
901 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC
202-408-8848
www.acadianarestaurant.com
(Romantic Restaurants)
Evo Bistro
This wine bar offers over 50 wines by the glass and Moroccan style tapas. Wines are offered by the one ounce, three ounce or five ounce pours in order to try a variety of different wines.
1313 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
703-288-4422
www.evobistro.com
Capri Restaurant
This Italian restaurant serves dishes from traditional family recipes.
6825 K Redmond Drive
McLean, VA 22101
703-288-4601
Restaurant K by Alison Swope
Influenced by the south and southwest this restaurant offers such dishes as fried green tomatoes, Charleston filet, chile rellenos and wild boar chili.
1700 K Street NW
Washington DC 20006
202-974-6545
www.restaurantKbyAlisonSwope.com
M & S Grill
This restaurant features 30 varieties of fresh seafood on a daily changing menu.
600 13th NW
Washington DC
202-347-1500
11901 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA
703-787-7766
www.mandsgrill.com
Chef Geoff’s Downtown
This restaurant is a very classy place to take a date. Great for special occasions or just to impress!
Washington DC
202-464-4461
Chef Geoff’s
3201 New Mexico Avenue
Washington DC
202-237-7800
www.chefgeoff.com
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(Summer)
Lia’s
4435 Willard Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
240-223-LIAS
www.liasrestaurant.com
Dandy Restaurant Cruises
Zero Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-6076
www.dandydinnerboat.com
L’Auberge Chez Francois
Request outside seating in the garden.
332 Springvale Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
703-759-3800
www.laubergechezfrancois.com
Tabard Inn
Patio dining. Reservations are a must!
1739 N St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-785-1277
www.tabardinn.com
Iron Gate Restaurant
Great outdoor patio!
1734 N Street NW
Washington DC 20036
202-737-1370
(Winter)
Morrison House The Grille Restaurant
116 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-866-834-6628
www.morrisonhouse.com
Neyla
3206 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6353
www.neyla.com
The Melting Pot
Fondue is romantic!
1220 19th Street NW
Washington DC
202-857-0777
1110 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA
703-243-4490
11400 Commerce Park Drive
Reston, VA
703-264-0900
9021 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD
301-519-3638
418 York Road Suite 420
Towson, MD
410-821-6358
10451 Twin Rivers Road #130
Columbia, MD
410-740-9988
2348 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD
410-266-8004
www.meltingpot.com
Two Quail Restaurant
Ask for a private area.
320 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-543-8030
www.twoquail.com
(Great Brunch Places)
Osman & Joe’s Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen
This restaurant is open 24 hours providing breakfast, coffee and steak.
4700 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20016
202-686-1201
www.osmanandjoes.com
Bob & Edith’s Diner
Open 24 hours this diner serves up a home style breakfast.
2310 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
703-920-6103
www.bobandedithsdiner.com
Hudson Restaurant
You may want to try one of their brunch specialties -- the vanilla pineapple coulis topped challah french toast.
2300 M Street NW
Washington DC
202-872-8700
hudson-dc.com
Mrs. K’s Tollhouse Restaurant
Enjoy brunch on the outdoor patio in the spring and fall!
9201 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD
301-589-3500
www.mrsks.com
2941
You may try a 2941 specialty cocktail with your brunch while enjoying the waterfront view. Brunch is served on Sundays
2941 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-270-1500
www.2941.com
Firefly
Breakfast is served Monday-Saturday and Sunday is pajama brunch day.
1310 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-861-1310
www.firefly-dc.com
Bar Pilar
Brunch is served from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Some of their specialty dishes include bulls-eye toast with bacon and pancake sandwich with scrambled eggs and bacon.
1833 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-1751
www.barpilar.com
Ardeo
Ardeo is known for their modern American cuisine with Asian, Mediterranean and traditional French flavors.
3311 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
202-244-6750
www.ardeorestaurant.com
Matchbox
This bistro serves up a creative menu of stuffed french toast, sausage & scrambled egg pizza and cast iron smoked salmon & eggs. Brunch is served on Sundays from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
713 H Street NW
Washington DC 20001
202-289-4441
www.matchboxdc.com
Café Saint-EX
This corner restaurant/bar has a nice outside area. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1847 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-STEX
www.saint-ex.com
Kemble Park Tavern
Buffet or A la Carte is offered for brunch.
5125 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-966-5125
www.kembleparktavern.com
Bourbon
2321 18th Street NW
Washington DC20009
202-332-0800
2348 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20007
202-625-7770
www.bourbondc.com
Café du Parc
Café du Parc overlooks Pershing Park and is a Paris- like traditional eatery.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-1010
202-942-7000
www.cafeduparc.com
Café Trope
Explore the creative menu of this Dupont Circle restaurant. Brunch is Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.
2100 P Street NW
Washington DC 20037
202-223-9335
www.cafetropedc.com
Meridian
This restaurant is in the ground floor of a 100 year old Masonic Temple and serves a fusion of American southern food, cuisine of the Caribbean and New Orleans.
5832 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington DC 20011
202-722-8882
www.meridianrestaurant.com
Bistro Bis
This French bistro is frequented by many regulars such as Senators, Congressmen and powerbrokers.
15 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-661-2700
www.bistrobis.com
Old Angler’s Inn
Sit outside on their patio.
10801 MacArthur Boulevard
Potomac, MD 20854
301-299-9097
www.oldanglersinn.com
Les Halles
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC 20004
202-347-6848
www.leshalles.net/washington .php
Belga Café
514 8th Street SE
Washington DC
202-544-0100
www.belgacafe.com
Sequoia
Outside seating!
Potomac Harbor
3000 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-944-4200
www.arkrestaurants.com
Blacks Bar and Kitchen
7750 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-5525
www.blacksbarandkitchen.com
National Museum Women of the Arts
Brunch at the Museum Café on the first Sunday of every month.
1250 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC 20005
202-628-1068 for reservations
www.nmwa.org
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Terrific buffet on Sundays at the Meritage Restaurant!
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
301-822-9234
http://www.marriott.com
Crème Café
Great big portions. Plan to share.
1322 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-234-1884
Martin’s Tavern
A Washington tradition.
1264 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20007
202-333-7370
www.martins-tavern.com
The Diner
2453 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-232-8800
www.trystdc.com/diner/
Meze
2437 18th Street NW
Washington DC
202-797-0017
www.mezedc.com
Open City
Outdoor seating in the summer!
2331 Calvert St NW
Washington DC 20009
202-232-8800
www.opencitydc.com
Vermilion Restaurant
Charming, historic feeling of the colonial era.
1120 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-9669
www.vermilionrestaurant.com
Black Market Bistro
Very cozy, charming Victorian styled house
near an old fashioned train station.
4600 Waverly Avenue
Garrett Park, MD 20896
301-933-3000
www.blackmarketrestaurant.com
Ragtime
Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1345 N Court House Road
Arlington, VA 22201
703-243-4003
www.ragtimerestaurant.com
Perry’s
Drag Queen Brunch with Diana Ross
and Cher on Sundays!
1811 Columbia Road
Washington DC 20009
202-234-6218
www.perrysadamsmorgan.com
(Great Restaurants with a View)
Sequoia
Potomac Harbor
3000 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-944-4200
www.arkrestaurants.com
Ego Alley
Stroll along the Annapolis Harbor and go to Ego Alley
Eat at any of the local restaurants.
http://www.visit-annapolis.org/
The Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar
Great view and brunch on Sundays.
2700 F Street NW
Washington DC 20566
202-416-8555
http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/restaurant_terrace.cfm
The top of the Hotel Washington (outside)
Cedar Knoll Inn
Outdoor dining with a view of the river.
9030 Lucia Lane
Alexandria, VA 22208
703-799-1501
www.cedarknollinn.com
2941 Restaurant
2941 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
For reservations: 703-270-1500
www.2941.com
(Not Your Typical Coffee Date Place)
Grape + Bean
Coffee House and wine bar. Every Friday at 5 p.m. they have wine tastings.
118 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA
703-664-0214
www.grapeandbean.com
M.E. Swing Coffee House
Meet up at this coffee shop to try their coffee of the month.
1702 G Street NW
Washington DC 20006
202-682-7601
www.swingscoffee.com
Murky Coffee
3211 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
703-312-7001
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington DC 20003
202-546-5228
www.murkycoffee.com
The Cocoa Gallery
The hot chocolate is a must!
Café and Chocolate Shop
1529C 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20005
202-387-COCO
www.thecocoagallery.com
Teaism
800 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20006
202-835-2233
2009 R Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-667-3827
400 8th Street NW
Washington DC 20004
202-638-6010
www.teasim.com
Kirsten’s Café
9326 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
301-495-9686
www.kirstenscafe.com
Lake Anne Coffee House
1612 Washington Plaza West
Reston, VA
703-481-9766
www.lakeannecoffeehouse.com
Leopold’s Kafe & Konditorei
3318 M Street NW
202-965-6005
www.kafeleopolds.com
Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD
301-562-9090
www.mayorgacoffee.com
Mocha Hut
This coffee shop not only has coffee, a variety of food offerings and live entertainment.
1301 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-667-0616
www.mochahut.com
Love Café
Specialty is the cupcake bar where you can make your own.
1501 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-265-9800
www.cakelove.com
(Great Places for Dessert)
Café La Ruche
There is a charming outdoor patio for the summer. A perfect place for desert and coffee in the later evening.
1039 31st Street NW
202-965-2684
Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
222 Albemarle Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-4905
www.vaccarospastry.com
Bistro Francais
3128 M Street NW
Washington DC 20007
202-338-3830
www.bistrofrancaisdc.com
Così
Many locations. Smores and more!
www.getcosi.com
Love Café
Specialty is the cupcake bar where you can make your own.
1501 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-265-9800
www.cakelove.com
(Great Places for Tea)
The Willard
Afternooon Tea in Peacock Alley
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20004
202-628-9100
www.washington.intercontinental.com
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington DC 20016
202-537-8993
http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/visit/tourandteatours.shtml
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036
202-347-3000
http://www.marriott.com/
The Hay-Adams
One Lafayette Square
16th & H Streets NW
Washington DC 20006
202-638-6600
www.hayadams.com
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington DC 20007
202-342-0444
www.fourseasons.com/washington/
(Great Hotel Lobby Cocktail Lounges)
Mandarin Oriental
1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20024
202-554-8588
www.mandarinoriental.com/washington/
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036
202-347-3000
http://www.marriott.com/
The Hay-Adams
One Lafayette Square
16th & H Streets NW
Washington DC 20006
202-638-6600
www.hayadams.com
(Great Book Stores with Cafes)
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café & Grill
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW DC 20036
202-387-1400
www.kramers.com
Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008
202-364-1919
800-722-0790
www.politics-prose.com
Busboys and Poets
2021 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-387-POET
4251 South Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
703-379-9757
www.busboysandpoets.com
(Great for Vegetarians)
Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant
6304 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044
703-237-3888
2531 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22181
703-319-3888
www.crystalsunflower.com
VegDC
The Vegetarian Guide to the metro DC area.
http://www.vegdc.com/
Vegetate
1414 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-232-4585
www.vegetatedc.com
Vegetable Garden
11618 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-468-9301
www.thevegetablegarden.com
(Great Places for a Drink)
Georgetown Waterfront Restaurants
Great views of the Potomac River
Sequoia Restaurant
Tony & Joes Restaurant
Nick’s Riverside Grill Restaurant
Cabanas Restaurant
Agraria Restaurant
K Street NW
Washington DC
Chart House
One Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-5080
300 Second Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-268-7166
www.chart-house.com
Old Angler’s Inn
A cozy place in the winter!
10801 MacArthur Boulevard
Potamac, MD 20854
301-299-9097
www.oldanglersinn.com
The Majestic
A bar with home honey woods and booths. Known for their cocktails.
911 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-837-9117
www.majesticcafe.com
Rocket Bar
2 bars, pool tables and scrabble!
714 7th Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
202-628-7665
www.rocketbardc.com
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Local Attractions
National Museum of Crime & Punishment
This museum has artifacts such as a padlock used by Houdini and Al Capone's jail cell and interactive exhibits such as lie detector tests and a shooting gallery.
575 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20004
202-393-1099
www.crimemuseum.org
Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collections offers exhibitions, interactive programs and concerts. Thursday evenings they have “Artful Evening” programs in the summer.
1600 21st Street NW
202-387-2151
www.Phillipscollection.org
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Films, performances, tours, lectures, and workshops are offered at this gallery.
1050 Independence Ave SW
202-633-1000
www.asia.si.edu
Newseum
This newly opened museum is very interactive and has exhibits and other events. Open daily from 9 to 5.
888-639-7386
www.newseum.org
Meridian Hill Park
The park has fountains, statues, paths, a reflecting pool, and a multi-tiered waterfall. Entrances is on 16th and Euclid Street and 16th and W Street NW
202-619-7111
http://www.nps.gov/mehi/
Gravelly Point
Here you can see the planes land at National Airport from Gravelly Point.
George Washington Parkway, Arlington
The first right after Reagan National Airport
703-289-2500
Seneca Creek State Park
This park has many areas to have a picnic, rent a boat or take a hike.
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD
301-924-2127
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/seneca.html
Lake Needwood
This park offers plenty of activities including different kinds of boating and an executive golf course. There are also plenty of areas to have a picnic.
15700 Needwood Lake Cir.
Rockville, MD
301-762-9500
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/park_of_the_day/feb/parkday_feb3.shtm
The International Spy Museum
800 F Street, NW
Washington DC 20004
202-393-7798
www.spymuseum.org
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
202-633-4800
www.nationalzoo.si.edu
Smithsonian Museums
Visit any along the mall!
www.si.edu
Georgetown Waterfront Restaurants
Walk along the Potomac River
K Street NW
Washington DC
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
The gardens are closed on Mondays.
1703 32nd Street NW
Washington DC 20007
202-339-6401
www.doaks.org
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
202-686-5807
www.hillwoodmuseum.org
National Cherry Blossom Festival
See the cherry blossom trees and ride a paddle boat in the tidal basin.
www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.mountvernon.org
Zoo Lights
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The zoo lights up in December.
3001 Connecticut Avenue NWఠ
Washington DC 20008
www.natioѮalzoo.si.edu
Fun Activities
Artmosphere Café
Wednesday ≥venings from 7-9 p.m. is open mic* night.
3311 Rhode Island Avenue
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
301-927-2233
www.artmospherecafe.com
Austin Grill
Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. is the songwriter showcase and Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. is open music mic' night.
36A Maryland Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
301-838-4281
www.austingrill.com
Birchmere America’s Legendary Music Hall
Music, concerts and dance.
3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
703-549-7500
www.birchmere.com
Boat Ride on the Potomac
Take a cruise to Mount Vernon, see the monuments or Alexandria.
http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/
Bohemian Caverns
Wednesdays is “Let Your Soul Flow” poetry and music open mic* night.
2001 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
202-299-0800
www.bohemiancaverns.com
Busboys and Poets
Tuesdays is poetry open mic* night
2021 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202-387-7638
www.busboysandpoets.com
Capital Steps
Perform every Friday and Saturday year round at 7:30 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & ITC
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC 20004
202-397-SEAT
www.capsteps.com/live/
Chief Ike’s Mambo Room
Monday is "DC Comedy 4 Now"
1725 Columbia Road NW
Washington DC
202-326-8974
Cinema and Drafthouse
Movies and food together!
Also, live acts, comedy and special events.
Arlington, VA
www.arlingtondrafthouse.com
Comedy Spot
Thursdays is Comedy Sportz Thurs Team.
Friday is Comedy Sportz and Blue Show.
Saturdays is Comedy Sportz and Blue Show.
4238 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA
703-294-5233
www.comedyindc.com
Comet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Avenue
Washington DC 20008
202-364-0404
Dancing at the Spanish Ballroom
Take a lesson and go for a swing!
Glen Echo Park
www.glenechopark.org
Dave and Busters
Fun electronic games and simulations- if you can stand the noise!
White Flint Mall
11301 Rockville Pike North
Bethesda, MD 20895
301-230-5151
www.daveandbusters.com
DC United Soccer
Check out a Major League Soccer game at RFK Stadium!
www.dcunited.com
Fletcher’s Boat House
Take out a boat on the Potomac River!
4949 Canal Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-244-0461
http://www.fletchersboathouse.com/
Great Falls Canal, Potomac, MD
Walk along the Great Falls Canal
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/extend/index.htm
HR-57
Wednesday and Thursday is jazz jam sessions.
1610 14th Street NW
Washington DC
202-625-6229
www.hr57.org
The Improv
See a show with top comedians from around the US.
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036
202-296-7008
www.dcimprov.com
Iota Club & Café
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. is music open mic* night.
2832 Wilson Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22201
703-522-8340
www.iotaclubandcafe.com
Ireland’s Four Courts
Sundays is 'Emerging Artist Showcase' open mic night.
2051 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
703-525-3600
www.irelandsfourcourts.com
Laugh Riot at the Hyatt
Every Saturday evening from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Bethesda Hyatt
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
www.bethesda.hyatt.com
www.standupcomedytogo.com
Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre
703-550-7384
Lucky Strike
701 Seventh Street NW
Washington DC 20001
202-347-1021
www.bowlluckystrike.com
Modern Times Coffeehouse
Fridays is acoustic open mic* and Wednesday is poetry open mic nights.
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20008
202-362-2408
www.moderntimescoffeehouse.com
National Air and Space Museum
6th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington DC 20560
National Geographic
National Geographic offers live concerts, films and presentations.
Grosvenor Auditorium
1600 M Street NW
Washington DC
202-857-7700
www.nglive.org
Ned Devines Irish Village
Live music events, sports events and karaoke.
21800 Town Center Plaza
Sterling, VA 20164
703-444-7873
2565 Centerville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
703-793-7376
6208 Multiplex Drive
Centreville, VA 20120
703-266-2194
www.neddevines.com
New Vegas Lounge
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. is open mic professional jam session
1415 P Street NW
Washington DC
202-483-3971
www.newvegaslounge.com
Oasis Winery
Sunset winery tour
14141 Hume Road
Hume, VA 22639
540-622-2505
www.oasiswine.com
Ri Ra Irish Pub
Tuesdays are quiz night,
Wednesdays is “Ha-Ha at Ri-Ra” comedy show
Fridays and Saturdays feature live music.
2915 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA
703-248-9888
Pub Quiz night is Tuesdays and bands play on Friday and Saturday nights.
4931 Elm Street
Bethesda, MD
301-657-1122
www.rira.com
Sculpture Garden Ice skating
National Mall
7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington DC
www.nga.gov/ginfo/skating.shtm
Six Flags Amusement and Water Park
For the young at heart!
13710 Central Avenue
Bowie/Mitchellville, MD 20721
http://www.sixflags.com/america/index.aspx
Smithsonian IMAX Theaters
National Museum of National History
10th Street and Constitution Ave NW
Washington DC 20560
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Take an introductory class together.
5308 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-212-7625
45935 Maries Road
Sterling, VA 20166
703-212-7625
www.sportrock.com
Strike Bethesda
5353 Westbard Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-652-0955
http://www.bowlatstrike.com/venue/?venue=Bethesda
Tiffany Tavern
Mondays-Thursdays music open mic* nights.
1116 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22307
703-836-8844
www.tiffanytavern.com
Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia
5900 Symphony Woods Road
Columbia, MD 21044
5625 O’Donnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
1-800-88-TOBYS
www.tobysdinnertheatre.com
Topaz Bar
Thursdays is “Laughing Buddha-ha-ha” comedy open mic* night.
Topaz Hotel
1733 N Street NW
202-393-3000
www.topazhotel.com
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
202-633-IMAX
www.si.edu/imax/
W&OD Trail
Bike Ride or rollerblade along the W&OD Trail from
Vienna to Reston, Va. Reston to Purcellville is also
a pleasant ride. Mostly flat!
www.wodfriends.org
http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/wad.htm
Washington Capitals
Catch a game at the Verizon Center!
www.washingtoncaps.com
Washington Mystics
Go see these women in action!
www.wnba.com
Washington Nationals Baseball
Come sing take me out to the ball game at the new Nationals Park!
www.washington.nationals.mlb.com
Wheaton Regional Park
Festival of Lights
http://www.mcparkandplanning.org/
Whitetail Ski Resort
Ski Whitetail Mountain only 1 ½ hours from the DC metro area.
13805 Blairs Valley Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
www.skiwhitetail.com
Wizards Basketball game
Catch a game at the Verizon Center!
www.nba.com/wizards/
Wolf Trap
Take a blanket and a picnic!
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
703-255-1900 General Information
703-255-1868 Ticket Information
www.wolf-trap.org
Zoo Bar
Thursday is blues open mic* night.
3000 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20008
202-232-4225
www.zoobardc.com
(* Open Mic is a live show where audience members may perform on a stage at the microphone.
Usually, the performers sign up in advance for a time slot with the host. The performances may be comedy acts,
music performances with or without an instrument, poetry and spoken word.)
Great Picnic Places
Seneca Creek State Park
There are many areas to have a picnic, rent a boat or hike.
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD
301-924-2127
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/seneca.html
Lake Needwood
This park offers plenty of activities including different kinds of boating and golf. There are also plenty of areas to have a picnic.
15700 Needwood Lake Cir.
Rockville, MD
301-762-9500
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/park_of_the_day/feb/parkday_feb3.shtm
East Potomac Park-Haines Point, DC
This park offers tables or a spot on the grass for a picnic.
1090 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20001
The National Mall & Memorial Parks
www.nps.gov/nama
Great Falls
In this 800 acre park, check out the map and find your picnic place.
http://www.nps.gov/grfa/
Rock Creek Park
This park spans from Maryland to DC!
http://www.nps.gov/rocr/
Fletcher’s Boat House
Take out a boat!
4949 Canal Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-244-0461
http://www.fletchersboathouse.com/
(Great Live Music Venues)
9:30 Club
815 V Street NW
Washington DC
www.930.com
Artmosphere
3311 Rhode Island Avenue
301-927-2233
Real cool café with art and live music in the evening.
Birchmere America’s Legendary Music Hall
Top music acts, concerts and dances.
3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
703-549-7500
www.birchmere.com
Black Cat
1811 14th Street NW
Washington DC
www.blackcatdc.com
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Avenue
Washington DC
202-337-4141
The Bungalow
Live music every Tuesday.
13891 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-502-3925
46300 McClellan Way
Potomac Falls, VA 20165
703-421-3776
7003-C Manchester Blvd
Alexandria, VA 22310
2766 South Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-578-0020
www.bungalow4u.com
Calabash
Every Tuesdays and Wednesdays is Texas Hold’em tournaments.
Capital Karaoke is every Sundays and Thursdays.
Live music is Fridays and Saturdays.
7305 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22306
703-765-0222
www.calabashofalexandria.com
Carlyle Club
411 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA
703-548-5953
Clyde’s of Chevy Chase
Live music in the bar area downstairs.
5441 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-951-9600
http://www.clydes.com
Jammin’ Java Music Club and Café
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA
703-255-1566
Live music every night
www.jamminjava.com
Madam’s Organ
Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar
2461 18th Street NW
Washington DC
202-667-5370
Rooftop deck open on weekends.
www.madamsorgan.com
Quarry House Tavern
Every Saturday the tavern features a rockabilly show.
8401 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-587-8350
www.quarryhousetavern.com
Rams Head Live
20 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
410-244-8854
Rams Head Tavern
33 West Street
Annapolis, MD
410-268-4545
Southside 815
Every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. is live acoustic music.
The Southside 815 has 13 TVs to watch your favorite sports team.
815 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-6222
www.southside815.com
Surf Club
Live music many days of the week.
4711 Kenilworth Ave
Hyattsville, MD
301-927-6310
www.surfclublive.com
Takoma Station Tavern
Enjoy this family owned and operated jazz club.
6914 4th Street NW
202-829-1999
www.takomastation.com
Twins Jazz
Twins Jazz has live jazz every night of the week.
Tuesday-Thursday and Sundays the shows start at 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday the shows start at 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.
1344 U Street NW
Washington DC
202-234-0072
www.twinsjazz.com
Twins Lounge
The lounge is open Wednesday-Sunday evenings with live jazz.
5516 Colorado Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011
202-882-2523
www.twinsjass.com
Utopia Bar & Grill
1418 U Street NW
Washington DC
202-483-7669
This bar and grill not only has an international menu but hosts
local bands almost every night. Music is mostly jazz and blues.
www.utopiaindc.com
Velvet Lounge
Live music almost every night with all different kinds of music including jazz and rock.
915 U Street NW
Washington, DC
202-462-7625
www.velvetloungedc.com
Great Places to Dance
Glen Echo Park
From special events to classes to dances, Glen Echo Park offers something for everyone. This is more than a park but also an artistic, cultural and educational destination. Take a ranger-conducted tour, go to a dance with or without experience or a partner, or take a photography class.
www.glenechopark.org
Carlyle Club
Dinner and dancing- mostly swing
411 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.thecarlyleclub.com
Clarendon Ballroom
This club and restaurant offers a DJ on the weekend nights and
a rooftop deck.
3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201
703-469-2244
www.clarendonballroom.com
Lounge 201
201 Lounge’s 80’s Night: Every Tuesday evening dance to 80’s
Sounds plus half price martinis.
201 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
www.lounge201.com
Cultural Activities
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Films, performances, tours, lectures, and workshops are offered at this gallery.
1050 Independence Ave SW
202-633-1000
www.asia.si.edu
Baltimore Symphony
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized among the world’s most important orchestras.
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
1-877-BSO-1444
www.BSOmusic.org
Bethesda Art Walk
Second Friday of the month from 6 pm to 9 pm. The Bethesda Art Galleries are open.
Bethesda, MD
www.bethesda.org/art/artwalk.html.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Art and they have a Sunday Jazz Brunch
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington DC 20006
www.corcoran.org
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company
This is an emerging dance company that performs and presents Indian dance forms.
1816 New Hampshire Ave NW Suite 109
Washington, DC 20009
www.dakshina.org
The Historical Society of Washington, DC
The Historical Society facilitates ongoing dialogue and better understanding about urban issues through educational programs, publications, research collections and exhibitions. This site has a calendar of events
www.historydc.org
Mid City Artists
Over 20 artists open their doors to their studios for visitors in the Dupont and Logan neighborhoods.
www.midcityartists.com
Newseum
This newly opened interactive museum has exhibits and events. Open daily from 9 to 5.
888-639-7386
www.newseum.org
Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collections offers exhibitions, interactive programs and concerts.
1600 21st Street NW
202-387-2151
www.Phillipscollection.org
Washington National Opera
See a performance at one of the nation’s leading opera companies.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
202-295-2400
1-800-US-OPERA
www.dc-opera.org
Wolf Trap Concerts
Take a blanket and a picnic in the summer.
In the winter there are concerts, plays and dances at the Barnes.
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
703-255-1900 General Information
703-255-1868 Ticket Information
www.wolf-trap.org
Great Theatres
George Mason University Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts houses four of George Mason University’s academic departments: Art and Visual Technology, Dance, Music and Theater. Events include dance, music, and a variety of performing arts performances.
4400 University Drive
Fairfax VA
888-945-2468
www.gmu.edu/cfa
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland
The Center presents about 1,000 events per year which include lectures, dialogues, performances and workshops.
Stadium Drive and Route 193
College Park, MD
301-405-2787
www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Davis Performing Arts Center at Georgetown University
Georgetown University offers the opportunity to the public to attend a concert or play. Its performing arts events include music, theater, dance and film.
37th and O Streets NW
Washington DC
202-687-2787
http://performingarts.georgetown.edu/
Arena Stage
Temporary Location- renovating SW DC theatre.
1800 S. Bell Street
Arlington, VA 22202
202-488-3300
www.arena-stage.org
The Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-362-3606
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20024
202-889-8150
www.washingtonballet.org
Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
8641 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-644-1100
www.round-house.org
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Sidney Harman Hall
610 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-547-1122
877-487-8849
www.shakespearetheatre.org
Folger Theatre
201 East Capitol Street SE
Washington DC 20003
202-544-7077
http://www.folger.edu/
National Theatre
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20004
202-628-6161
www.nationaltheatre.org
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street NW
Washington DC 20004
202-783-4000
www.warnertheatre.com
Olney Theatre
Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD 20832
301-924-3400
www.olneytheatre.org
Theatre J
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street NW
Washington DC
www.washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, Va.
703-820-9771
www.sig-online.org
The Studio Theatre
1501 14th Street NW
Washingotn DC 20005
202-332-3300
www.studiotheatre.org
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
641 D Street NW
Washington DC 20004
202-393-3939
www.woollymammoth.net
The Bethesda Theatre
7719 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-STAR
202-397-SEAT
www.bethesdatheathre.com
The Kenney Center
2700 F Street NW
Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
www.kennedy-center.org
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-0496
www.thelittletheatre.com
Day Trips
Visit Frederick, MD
The website for the city of Frederick, MD lists many local events and activities in the area. The city has a lot to offer from summer concert series, festivals, museums, shopping and local sporting events. Very quaint town to walk around.
www.cityoffrederick.com
Visit Alexandria, VA
The website for the city of Alexandria, VA has a section on Things to Do which lists attractions, art exhibits, tours to take, and agendas to follow for a day on the town.
http://visitalexandriava.com/things_to_do.html
Visit Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville has so much to offer in history, activities and entertainment. This website will direct you to information on Monticello, Montpelier, local galleries, shopping, museums and parks.
It’s a University town.
www.charlottesville.org
Visit Annapolis, MD
Annapolis is small enough to walk around but big enough to spend the day and not see everything. Visitors can tour the United States Naval Academy, see a boat show, do some local shopping, and visit many of the historic sites. You can take a boat ride for a couple of hours too!
www.ci.annapolis.md.us
Balloon Rides
Take a balloon ride!
Blue Ridge Balloon, LLC
434-589-6213
www.blueridgeballoon.com
Monticello County Ballooning
1230 Templeton Circle
Earlysville, VA 22936
434-996-9008
www.virginiahotairballoon.com
Balloons Over Virginia, Inc.
9988 #8 Lickinghole Road
Richmond, VA 23005
804-798-0080
www.balloonsovervirginia.com
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