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National Geographic Traveler's Favorite things to do in DC for FREE!:
Admittance to the National Gallery of Art Sunday Concerts, ranging from classical music to African-American spirituals, is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating begins at 6 p.m.; concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
Rest your eyes and relax to Wednesday Jazz at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Local musicians perform jazz concerts on the first and third Wednesdays of every month 12:30-1:30 p.m. Also, gallery admission is pay-as-you-wish Thursdays 5-9 p.m.
Explore Mexican culture and art at the Mexican Cultural Institute, a mansion-turned-art gallery. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
During the week, admission to the permanent collection at the Phillips Collection is by donation only (Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Phillips After 5, an extended-hours program on the first Thursday of each month featuring gallery talks and other programs, is free with the cost of admission to the exhibition. (The museum has extended hours every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m.)
From 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, the 21 Galleries of Dupont Circle hold informal open houses .
On the third Friday of each month, Galleries 1054, located in Georgetown's Canal Square, host opening receptions from approximately 6 to 8 p.m. Although the receptions occur every month, those held April through June and September through November offer an added bonus: catering by Georgetown's Sea Catch Restaurant. The Galleries 1054 include the MOCA DC Gallery, the Parish Gallery, the Alla Rogers Gallery, and the Cross Mackenzie Ceramic Arts gallery.
Smithsonian's Hishhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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to add performance to your Outlook Calendar.NOV 16
HERE'S JULIUS! A GROUCHO MARX STORY
Groucho was, like Milton Berle, Red Skeleton, Jack Benny, and Bing Crosby, a "founding father" of our popular culture - successful in vaudeville, radio, movies and TV. Tonight we learn of his life with his brothers, mother, several wives and children - and the personal aspirations which brought him joy and remorse. BERNIE COHEN stars in DANIEL MONT’s script, directed by ED STARR.
NOV 30
CHU SHAN CHINESE OPERA
Celebrating the visit to DC of the Terra Cotta Warrior Guardians of China's First Emperor, this evening of engaging storytelling, lavish costumes and highly stylized performance characterizes the elegance of Chinese culture. Directed by the renowned ZHU CHU SHAN, pageantry and beauty abound in these performances: an ancient art brought vibrantly to life!
DEC 14
REV. NOLAN WILLIAMS & THE NEW INSPIRATION CHOIR
Joy to you and yours as the energetic inSpiration singers and their charismatic leader create a gloriously inSpired, touching and elevating gospel celebration for the Christmas season. Forget the stress of the holidays and be energized as the Spirit moves and you are swept away in the gospel tide of this glorious new music.
Eastern Market
You can shop for fresh, quality produce, flowers, art, antiques and so much more at consistently fair prices. Merchants of the newly constructed East Hall, which is temporarily housing vendors displaced from the South Hall, offer up reasonably priced baked goods, meats, seafood and dairy products and other delicacies Tuesday through Sunday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Be sure to stop by Bowers Dairy for their famous chive cheddar cheese, you won't be sorry.)
The festival features painters, potters, jewelers, silversmiths, musicians, clothing designers, street performers, and other creative people who are not typically exhibited in concert halls or commercial galleries and gives them the opportunity to perform and sell their work.
