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JAZZAlive—Concerts in the Community UDC JAZZtet Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington:

“August 28, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

JAZZAlive — Concerts in the Community joins the nation in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The University’s resident ensemble the UDC JAZZtet directed by Allyn Johnson celebrates this historic March for Jobs and Freedom with a performance at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library.

(Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library – Great Hall, 901 G Street, NW, Washington, D.C, 20001.)
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library is conveniently located on Metro’s Red Line (Metro Center) and Red/Yellow/Green Lines (Gallery Pl-Chinatown).”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

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“WHS alum, Princess Buttercup, in Van Ness.”

“Austin of Capitol Hill”

“This is Dusty, who recently moved to Mt. Pleasant from Columbia Heights, and is checking out his new neighborhood.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“ 50th Anniversary March on Washington DC RALLY at the DC War Memorial!

DON’T MISS THIS HISTORIC EVENT!

Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray in a RALLY for DC and MARCH to the Lincoln Memorial!

Saturday August 24th, 8:30AM at the DC War Memorial (Across Independence Avenue from the MLK Memorial)

Bring your banners and signs — advocate for your favorite cause!”

Metro operations from WMATA:

Metro will operate normal weekend service on all rail lines throughout the weekend of August 24-25 to accommodate visitors attending events for the 50th Anniversary of the Historic March on Washington. The only exception will be Franconia-Springfield Station, where trains will depart every 24 minutes, rather than the usual 12 to 20 minutes. All other 85 stations will have service every 6 to 12 minutes during daytime hours.

Metro will provide additional customer service staff at key stations to provide assistance for visitors. On Saturday, guests attending the event on the National Mall are encouraged to use the following four stations:
• Farragut North
• Farragut West
• Smithsonian
• Arlington Cemetery

Entry points to the Saturday event on the National Mall will be located near 17th Street NW on both sides of the World War II Memorial. Foggy Bottom Station is recommended for guests with disabilities only.

Full list of street closures after the jump. (more…)

Archaeology in the District: A presentation by City Archaeologist Dr. Ruth Trocolli

“August 21, 2013 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm

City Archaeologist Dr. Ruth Trocolli and her staff are responsible for the many archaeological sites in the District, including prehistoric and Native American sites. These can contain remains of historical significance that contribute to our knowledge of the city’s cultural past. Come and hear Dr. Trocolli and her staff talk about archaeology in the District and what they have been unearthing recently, including some finds from a burial site in Georgetown. They’ll be bringing some interesting finds for you to handle, too!

The Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library is located at 3160 16th Street NW at the corner of 16th and Lamont Streets. Nearest Metro: Columbia Heights.”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Asia After Dark: Chinese Martial Arts + 3D Printing:

“Freer Galley of Art
1050 Independence Ave. SW
August 17, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cost: $25-30

njoy live hip-hop scores of classic kung fu flicks with DJs Hop Fu
Watch kung fu martial arts performances
Get in balance with tai chi demonstrations
DIY teacup sleeves with mash-ups of Asian art designs
Meet experts behind the Smithsonian’s new frontier of 3D imaging
Get 3D savvy in building a laser-cut Cosmic Buddha
Join gallery conversations with Chinese art curator Keith Wilson
Sip a specialty cocktail and try local pan-Asian bites and Chinese tea

Suggested attire: Chinese-inspired dress

Featured exhibitions:
Old Tales Retold: Chinese Narrative Painting
Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes
Promise of Paradise: Early Chinese Buddhist Sculpture

Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.

ART, DRINK AND BE HAPPY!”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Classic Hollywood Saturdays: Citizen Kane:

“Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library
3160 16th Street NW
August 17, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free

From 1941. Directed and written by Orson Welles. Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, and Agnes Moorehead.

Join us for this truly groundbreaking film. Stay after the screening for some trivia and prizes.”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

From NYC: Moscow 57 Urban Salon Pops Up at Ebenezers Coffeehouse with Singer/Songwriter Kayte Grace & Nightclub singer Ellen Kaye:

“Ebenezers Coffeehouse
201 F Street NE
August 15, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $10

Maryland-born, NYC-based singer-songwriter Kayte Grace joins with the New York City-based entertainment and hospitality company Moscow 57 to present the Moscow 57 Urban Salon, hosted by Ellen Kaye (whose family owned the Russian Tea Room from 1947-1996).

Kayte Grace has been making a name for herself as a folk/country artist through a number of well-received albums and performances across the country. This event will celebrate the pre-release of Kayte Grace’s anticipated EP project, Set Fire To Separate Lives. She will be accompanied by Kevin Plybon on acoustic guitar, Kyle Masteller on electric guitar, Javier Ramos on drums and Doug Berns on bass.

Ellen Kaye, known for her gutsy hybrid of blues, jazz, rock and folk, will perform with the M57 Band, which includes Musical Director Ethan Fein on guitar and banjo and Javier Ramos on drums.

The evening will also include a digital art display, with featured visual artists Dan Root and Yuka Imata as well as M57 Visual Arts curator Leah McCloskey, making it a multi-media event.”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

3410 11th Street, NW

KBC’s Beer Bourbon & Bingo:

“Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11th Street, NW
August 14, 2013 9:30 pm

Starting August 14th every wednesday KBC will host a BINGO night! Prizes will include discounts, drink tickets, 6 packs of beer and bottles of bourbon!”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Delaware Beer Night at Penn Social:

Hi, We’re In Delaware…Let’s celebrate our neighboring state the best way we know how…DRINKING BEER! Monday of DC Beer Week, we welcome Dogfish Head & Fordham Brewing to Penn Social. Come down for seasonal offerings, games, two floors of shenanigans and tons of Monday fun! Start your week off right…

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.