Things to Do in Washington, DC

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Jun 19–Aug 11, 2013 Smithsonian American Art Museum The artwork and ideas of the Korean-born artist Nam June Paik transformed the art of the 20th century. His innovative, media-based artwork was grounded in the practices of avant-garde music and performance art, which he used to expand the electronic ... more

Flea Market / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review Housed inside a massive brick building, Eastern Market has been peddling local produce, meats, and cheeses since 1873, and attracts throngs of lifetime District residents and tourists alike who prefer the neighborhood vibe and fresh offerings unmatched by corporate food chains. Shoppers shuffling through the tall and noisy ... more

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Jun 19–Aug 18, 2013 Jewish Museum of Maryland (Baltimore, MD) With the American economy in deep Depression and the rise of fascism in Europe, a group of young, largely Jewish, artists began to create illustrated stories of superheroes and provided the nation with an optimistic antidote to a growing ... more

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Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching from the Capitol Building on the east side to the towering Lincoln Memorial on the west, this historic two-mile stretch of grass, fountains ... more

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Jun 19, 2013–Jan 3, 2014 International Spy Museum Meet Bond’s villains, uncover their evil schemes, and explore their exotic lairs and weapons in this special exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bond films. See over 100 film artifacts from the archives of EON Productions ... more

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Party Earth Review Known as the heart of DC’s African American community and home to an eclectic mix of people who share a love of music, art, theater, and food, U Street – after decades of neglect – has been the focus of a major resurgence since the late 1990s. With historic landmarks like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, where Duke Ellington ... more

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Jun 19–Sep 14, 2013 Columbia Lakefront Stage (Columbia, MD) For outdoor screenings and free dance lessons, people from all over Maryland head to the annual Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival. Held from June through September, the 2013 Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival takes place at the Columbia ... more

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Party Earth Review With its stunning views of the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront is a popular place to spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. The cornerstone of the area is the Washington Harbour Plaza, where four restaurants take ready advantage of their location with ample outdoor seating ... more

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Jun 19–Aug 21, 2013 NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 13-week outdoor film series in NoMa, Washington, D.C.’s fastest growing neighborhood. Every Wednesday, hundreds of neighbors gather at 7 p.m. for music, giveaways, food trucks, picnicking, and fun for the ... more

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Party Earth Review Just west of the city of Arlington, and less than two miles south of the heart of Washington, DC, the glorified lawn that makes up Gravelly Point Park might not seem like a worthwhile destination – until the vigorous roar of a 747 explodes overhead. Built within spitting distance of Reagan National Airport, the park is ... more

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Jun 19–30, 2013 Smithsonian American Art Museum Pictures in the Parlor examines decorative images from the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century that were used in domestic interiors to convey the values, aspirations, and achievements of their owners. The installation ... more

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Party Earth Review Home to some of the District’s most popular restaurants, bars, and high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience, especially for the fourteen thousand students at nearby Georgetown University. Lined with cobblestone sidewalks and 18th-century colonial homes, the area is awash during the day with ... more