Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
UPCOMING: DJ Night at Red Lounge, Audiology, FRI, Nov 27th, 21+ $5
Audiology at Red Lounge
21+, $5 (only to cover soundsystem)
Upstairs: Jubilee, Solomon Sanchez, Patrick Fonseca, Shireen (girl who rocked the Audiology party at Ibiza rooftop over the summer!)
Upgraded sound sytem by Ian Brundage (Speaker stacks with lots-o-BASS!), Victoria Sarah Tonin's going away party (she's moving to NYC) and Visuals by Kevork
UPCOMING: 80's Dance Party at Saki in Adams Morgan WED, Nov 25th 9:00pm - 2:00am 21+ $5
New Wave, New Music, Video Dance Party
Wednesday, November 25th
21+ Cover: $5
2477 18th Street, NW
Metro: Woodley Park, walk or take Circulator bus to 18th & Columbia or take the 42 bus from Dupont Circle
UPCOMING: DJ Night, Wasteland, Goth & Darkwave Music, this FRI, Nov 27th 10:00pm - Close, 21+, Free
WASTELAND, DJ's and Dance Party at Jimmy Valentines
Friday November 27th
UPCOMING: Exploring Healing Spaces at the National Cathedral this SUN, Nov 29th 10:10am
THE SUNDAY FORUM: CRITICAL ISSUES IN THE LIGHT OF FAITH
Exploring Healing Spaces:
The Science of Place and Wellbeing

Sunday, November 29, 10:10 am
Esther Sternberg
Samuel T. Lloyd III, host
Live webcast from the Cathedral homepage »
How does stress influence physical health? Can the places where we live and work affect our wellbeing? Are some places physically, emotionally, and spiritually better for us than others—and how do we find them? Join Dean Sam Lloyd and scientist Esther Sternberg as they talk about the relationship between physical spaces and spiritual wellbeing. Washington National Cathedral is one of the locations discussed in Dr. Sternberg’s new book Healing Spaces. A book-signing follows the Sunday Forum discussion.
Sternberg’s film, The Science of Healing, airs on PBS stations nationwide in November and December, including on Maryland Public Television on Sunday, November 29, at 1:30 am, and Sunday, December 6, at 11 am. A segment of the film was shot at the Cathedral; View the clip »
About Esther Sternberg: Based at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Esther Sternberg is internationally recognized for her work in brain-immune interactions and the effects of the brain’s stress response on health: the science of mind-body interaction. In addition to numerous scientific publications, she has authored two popular books, The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health Emotions and the recently published Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-being. Dr. Sternberg lectures nationally and internationally to both lay and scientific audiences on the mind-body connection, stress and illness, place and well-being, and other subjects.
At the National Cathedral on Wisconsin Ave near Mass Ave: http://www.nationalcathedral.org/
ON VIEW: ART: Last Chance to see "I RAN Home" at The Fridge, Show ends this SAT, Nov 28th
The Fridge DC is pleased to present I RAN Home (In America). Iranian artists have become players in the national and international contemporary art scene, but too often, this genre is tied to politics. In reality, Iranian-American artists are multi-faceted with different and conflicting identities and influences. Their work may be affected by political realities, but not decided by them. In I RAN Home (In America), these diverse influences unite in profoundly personal artworks which strive to achieve acceptance and understanding from all viewers.
The Fridge DC
Rear Alley, 516 8th Street SE
Metro: Eastern Market
UPCOMING: This weekend in Vienna, Special Sales on FRI, Nov 27th & Art Demo at Ayr Hill Gallery SAT, 28th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shopping specials in Vienna this weekend – and an announcement of new artists at Ayr Hill Gallery.
Vienna Retailers Offer Specials for Holiday Giving & Giving Back
Friday, November 27th "Black Friday"
The merchants of historic Vienna, Virginia have the cure for your turkey “hangover”: some fresh air, a pinch of exercise, a dose of community spirit, and a hearty spoonful of the spice of life -- variety. Special discounts, giveaways, events, and refreshments at participating merchants. View complete details and get updates on new offers at tinyurl.com/
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ayr Hill Gallery in Vienna, Virginia announces the opening of an exhibit of paintings by Northern Virginia artist Ken Frye. The gallery will host a reception and painting demonstration by Mr. Frye. The reception and demonstration are free and BYOC (bring your own chair if you want to stay for the demonstration). Space is limited, so guests are encouraged to register in advance for the demonstration by contacting the gallery at (703) 938-3880 or info@ayrhillgallery.com.
Ayr Hill Gallery
141 Church Street, NW
Vienna, Virginia
Metro Note: From Vienna Metro I am not sure if you can walk or take a bus. You may need a car. Please visit Metro Trip Planner to check for access.
UPCOMING: Annual Holiday Artists Ornaments at Zawadi African Art Gallery on U St, SAT, Nov 28th Noon - 7:00pm
UPCOMING: Boutique Sale at Suited for Change Today! TUES, Nov 24th 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Boutique Sale at Suited for Change Today!
Tuesday, November 24th
UPCOMING: African Music and Poetry + Panel and Ethiopian Food at AU next MON, Nov 30th, 7:00pm, Free!
Metro: Tenleytown, take free AU Shuttle to the location
UPCOMING: POETRY: Sparkle, A Queer Friendly Open Mic Night with Feature, WED, Nov 24th, 9:00pm $3
Sparkle - Poetry and Open Mic Night
Busboys & Poets, 5th & K
Wednesday, November 24th
9:00pm
Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $3 Admission (Wristbands/tickets are sold all day in the Global Exchange store beginning at
Busboys and Poets 5th & K St, NW
Metro:
UPCOMING & ONGOING: COMEDY: Open Mic most TUES, WED & THURS Nights!
21+, Free
Sign up for artists starts at 7:00pm and the featured artist/band goes on at 8:00pm. The open mic is 8:30pm -10:00pm, with a DJ afterwards, happy hour until 8:00pm. More info on the DC Stand Up's site.
Solly’s is at 11th and U St
Metro: U St, memorial exit
Every Wednesday night
Ha-Ha at Ri-Ra in Clarendon
Free Live standup comedy show
8:00pm – 10:00pm
$25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show and ½ price burger night.
Ri-Ra Irish Pub2915 Wilson Blvd
Every Thursday night
The Laughing Buddha-ha-ha in Dupont Circle
Free Live standup comedy show
8:00pm – 10:00pm
$25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show
Sunday, November 22, 2009
OF NOTE: Half-Price Tickets for Upcoming Shows at Ticketplace! You can buy same day in person or online in advance!

UPCOMING: Movie Screenings at EatBar SUN, Nov 29th, 8:00pm in Clarendon, VA, Free
PAST: MUSIC: Free Concert with Vinca Quartet TUES, Nov 24th 12:10pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday, November 24th
12:10pm – 1:00pm
Free, suggested $5 donation goes directly to the artists
Visit http://www.epiphanydc.org for more info
The Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St, NW
Metro:
UPCOMING: Calendar of Events at The Library of Congress, Link of Note
UPCOMING: Free Concerts with admission every SUN, 4:00pm at The Phillips Collection
4:00pm
Free with admission to the museum
Enjoy classical chamber music in the intimacy of the museum's oak-paneled Music Room. An important part of Washington's cultural life since 1941, the concerts have featured ensembles and soloists ranging from Glenn Gould, Jessye Norman, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Emmanuel Ax to some of the most talented young musicians performing today. Sunday Concerts are held from October through May. They begin promptly at 4:00pm. Concerts are not ticketed and seating is unreserved, so early arrival is recommended. Starting in 2009, Sunday Concerts will be followed by question and answer Coda Sessions with the soloists. Below are the remaining concerts this year. You can also check the full Concert Schedule and learn more about other events at the Phillips on their online calendar.
November 22nd at 4:00pm Ryan de Ryke and Daniel Schlosberg, baritone and piano
This acclaimed duo presents the program "Schubert in Nature," featuring some of the Austrian master's best-loved ("Der Jungling an der Quelle," "Auf der Bruck"), most obscure ("Mailied," "Die Sommernacht"), and most profound ("Des Fischers Liebesglück," "Der Winterabend") songs. Program and Artist Biography
November 29th at 4:00pm Elena Ulyanova, piano
Laureate of the 2nd Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, Elena Ulyanova presents Sergei Rachmaninoff's Sonata No. 2, along with Ludwig van Beethoven's Appassionata and music by Frédéric Chopin and Antonio Soler. Program and Artist Biography
Saturday, November 21, 2009
PAST: FILM: Motown in the Fall Film Series, MON, Nov 23rd, 7:00pm, Free
Motown in the Fall Film Series at the Library of Congress
Free Films every Monday November 16th – December 14th
Monday, November 23rd
Free, Reservation Required
Call 202-707-5677
The two films that will be featured are:
The Supremes: Reflections (with rare live footage, 2006, 60 min)
The Four Tops – Reach out (2008, 80 min)
The Library of Congress
Mary Pickford Theater, 3rd floor
Metro: Capitol South
OF NOTE: Check out The Hill Rag November Issue, They have a Great Calendar of Events!
The Hill Rag has an excellent calendar of events listed each month. You can download the November issue in a pdf format here! Lots of events, many of which are free, and I can't post them all here. Definitely recommend checking it out!
UPCOMING & ONGOING: Every FRI from 10:00am - noon, Free Coffee Cuppings at Counter Culture Coffee Training Center in Adams Morgan

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Cupping is held Counter Culture Coffee Training Center in Adams Morgan. Every Friday morning they cup 3 different coffees and open the doors to the public! No reservation required and no experience necessary. Please be prompt and refrain from wearing any heavy scents or perfumes. Thanks!
Counter Culture Coffee
Washington, DC Training Center
(in Condo Building above Design within Reach)
1836 Columbia Rd, NW Suite 202
The physical address is 1840.
Alex Brown
Customer Relations
(202) 903-4802
Metro: Three options, from red line Dupont Circle and take the 42 bus to 18th & Columbia or from Woodley Park take Circulator bus one stop to Adams Mill. From green or yellow line, Columbia Heights Metro, Circulator bus from Columbia and 14th to Adams Mill/ 18th St.
PAST: Dance & DJ: "I Ran, I Dance" at The Fridge Tonight, SAT, Nov 21st, 9:00pm - 1:00am
UPCOMING: FILM Series & Discussion on Africa presented by RWUL in Georgetown TUES, Dec 1st - FRI, Dec 4th, Free
Film Screenings and Discussions
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 2nd
Thursday, December 3rd
Firday, December 4th
The Letelier Theater
3251 Prospect St, NW
PAST: MUSIC: La Fontegara, Medieval and Renaissance Music, SAT, Nov 21st, at the Millenium Stage, 6:00pm, Free
This show tonight at the Kennedy Center sounds interesting!
Saturday, November 21st at
2700 F St, NW
Friday, November 20, 2009
PAST: ARTIST TALK: National Gallery of Art, Brice Marden, SUN, Nov 22nd, 2:00pm, Free
Sunday, November 22nd
ON VIEW: ART: Geoffrey Aldridge "Hole in the Wall" SAT, Nov 21st - Dec 26th at Transformer, Free
Transformer presents our
7th Annual DC Artist Solo Exhibition:
Geoffrey Aldridge: Hole in the Wall
November 21 - December 26, 2009
ARTIST TALK:
Saturday, November 21, 2009; 4pm
OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, November 21, 2009; 5 – 8pm
Referencing cultural history and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Geoffrey Aldridge: Hole in the Wall at Transformer will feature a series of art interventions within transformers project space. DC-based artist Geoffrey Aldridge uses video, sculpture, and spatial interventions to create metaphorical moments of reflection that position relationships between identity construction and gay rights activism and touches on the continuing struggle of the gay community for recognition and acceptance.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00pm – 7:00pm & by appointment, appointment only November 25-28, and December 23-26, 2009. Image: Geoffrey Aldridge, Yellow Brick Road detail
PAST: ARTIST TALK: At Gallery Plan B Tomorrow, SAT, Nov 21st 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Free
Artists Talk tomorrow at Gallery Plan BPAST: ART: Special Event all weekend! Nov 19th - Nov 21st in Georgetown - 25 Area Artists!

This event will take place at
UPCOMING & ONGOING: Free Perfromances every WED at "Happenings at the Harman" Noon - 1:00pm
The Forum in Harman Hall
610 F Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place Chinatown, Arena exit
Thursday, November 19, 2009
PAST: National Geographic Holds Huge Weekend Sale at DC Armory FRI, Nov 20th - SUN, Nov 22nd, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Free
UPCOMING & ONGOING: Live Jazz at Tryst in Adams Morgan! MON, TUES & WED Nights, Free
Live Jazz at Tryst!Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Free, in Adams Morgan
Monday Nights
Tryst
2459 18th St, NW
Metro: Woodley Park or Columbia Heights
Take the Circulator bus to 18th St & Adams Mill
PAST: DJ + Dancing: Mixtape Dance Party at Rock & Roll Hotel SAT, Nov 21st, 10:00pm-3:00am $5
PAST: BOOK TALK with Comedian Kate Clinton in Dupont Circle Tomorrow, FRI, Nov 20th, 1:00pm
PAST: DJ + Dancing: Maison at Napoleon Bistro Lounge Tonight, 9:00pm - 2:00am, Free
Thursday, November 19th
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
21+, Free
"This month, MAISON — a party that features the best of French house, electro, and pop — is on the same day as the release of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. Join DJs TMY and Shea Van Horn this Thursday in the basement of Napoleon Bistro in Adams Morgan for a special French-themed party with extended happy hour from 8-10 PM with half-price champagne cocktails and 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau, plus tapas menu from $5-$9. You’ll hear an eclectic mix of French house, electro, and pop plus some oldies like Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot. Last month’s set list included Bob Sinclar, Daft Punk, Yelle, Phoenix, Justice, Mirwais, Cerrone, C++, Sliimy, David Guetta, Modjo, Plastic Bertrand, and more." From TNG post .
1847 Columbia Road, NW
Metro: Dupont and take the 42 bus toward Mt Pleasant at Conn & Q or Woodley Park Metro and walk or take the Circulator to 18th & Columbia/ Adams Mill Rd
UPCOMING & ONGOING: New Karaoke Night every FRI at Rendevous Lounge in Adams Morgan
At Rendezvous Lounge, extended Happy Hour 'til 9:00pm
Karaoke from 9:00pm - 2:00am!
over 25,000 songs to choose from
21+, Free
Rendezvous Lounge
2226 18th St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle or Woodley Park, take any 90 line bus from Woodley on Calvert St at Connecticut or 42 bus from Dupont at Connecticut and Q St
PAST: Meet other's interested in Yoga, Healing, QiGong, Meditation & Share Potluck with ULM this SAT, Nov 21st, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, $5

ON VIEW: ART: Amazing! "Art in the Eye of a Needle" at Parish Gallery Nov 14th - Jan 23rd! I definitely recommend you see it to believe it!

Parish Gallery Presents
Microscopic Sculptor, Willard Wigan, MBE
“Art in the Eye of a Needle”
November 14, 2009 – January 23, 2010
Opening Reception with the artist!
Friday, November 20, 2009
6:00pm – 8:00pm
See video on Ted here
and on Conan O'Brien here
Following the success of his three-year European tour and appearance on
PAST: Reminder, Washington National Opera Week! FRI, Nov 13th - FRI, Nov 20th
WNO will offer a range of free and public programs intended to reach new audiences and promote the appreciation of opera. Newly added events include “A Community in Bloom: A Ward 7 Community Culture Project” and a free concert by WNO’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists at the Rotunda, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
Learn more about WNO here! Read the full Press Release for these events and more click here! There are some discount events that cost money and free children's events as well.
Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Led by Young Artist pianist Michael Spassov, members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program perform some of the best-loved arias in the operatic repertoire.
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
2700 F St, NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom and take free Kennedy Center Shuttle
ON VIEW: ART: Zeitgeist II, THURS, Nov 19th - December 12th

Nevin Kelly Gallery in Columbia Heights
6:00pm - 9:00pm
show runs 'til Dec 12th
Complete info on facebook invite here!
More info also on the Nevin Kelly blog here
As a follow up to the October 2008 Zeitgeist show, Ellyn Weiss and Sondra Arkin are asking a group of local artists to reflect upon an uncertain future and respond to the question: "What's important now?" Participating artists include Sondra N. Arkin, Carol Beane, Scott G. Brooks, Judy Byron, Groover Cleveland, Richard Dana, Anna U. Davis, Thomas Drymon, Aziza Claudia Gibson-Hunter, Deb Jansen, Rosina Memolo, Michael Platt, Renée Stout, Tim Tate, Ruth Trevarrow, and Ellyn Weiss.
Nevin Kelly Gallery
1400 Irving St, NW Unit 132
Metro: Columbia Heights