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Comedy & Concerts, Theater, Family & Children

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Father’s Day— June 21

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The Kennedy Center 6

Sports 7

Celebrate Classic 8

Dining with Classic 9

Fun & Free 10

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June 2015

Calendar of Events

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Virginia:

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival June 5-7

Northern Virginia Tour de Cure Bicycling Event - Reston June 7

Tall Ship Tours in Alexandria June 10-12

USAF Cycling Classic - Crystal City June 13 & 14

Taste of Reston June 19 & 20

Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest - Bull Run Regional Park June 20 & 21

Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival June 21

Alexandria Food and Wine Festival June 27

World Police & Fire Games (Fairfax, Virginia) June 26 - July 5

Maryland:

Taste of Wheaton June 4-7

Imagination Bethesda June 6

Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival June 6 & 7

Celebrate Gaithersburg June 14

Silver Spring Blues Festival June 20

Zumba in The Park Friday Evenings Through August 28

Main Street Farmers and Artists Market - Gaithersburg Every Saturday

Bethesda Summer Concert Series – Veteran’s Park Thursday Evenings Through July 16

Washington, DC: Green Festival - Washington Convention Center June 5-7

The Source Theater Festival June 5-28

Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk June 6 & 7

DC Jazz Festival June 10-16

DC Capital Pride June 13 & 14

Millennial Week June 13-20

AFI DOCS Film Festival June 17-21

National Capital Barbecue Battle June 27 & 28

Smithsonian Folk life Festival June 24-28 and July 1-5

World Children’s Festival June 30-July 4

Comedy and Concerts

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DC Improv

ComedySportz All-Ages Extrava-ganza—ComedySportz offers fast, fun and CLEAN improv comedy. And on this night, we're setting aside the DC Improv's 18-and-over admissions policy! June 7

Steve Rannazzisi "The League," "Conan," "Punk'd,"

Comedy Central June 4-6 Special Event

Comedy Kumite! Eight comedians square off in a one-night tournament. With Stavros Halkias, Sean Joyce, Elahe Izadi, Jared Stern, Kasaun Wilson, Kandace Saunders, Dana Fleitman, and Drew Landry. June 6

Medium Cindy Kaza Reach out to the spirits with a world renowned evidential medium. A DC Improv first! June 10

DC Improv

"Wild 'N Out" stars bring a mix of stand-up and improv to our stage! With Brian “B Daht” McLaughlin, Anthony “Chico” Bean, Darren “Big Baby” Brand, and Demar “Osama Bin Drankin” Rankin. June 14

The Blue Show— ComedySportz players stick around after their early show to present "unclean" improv comedy June 20

ComedySportz Improv Interactive CLEAN improv comedy in our lounge! June 20

Guy Torry "Comic View," Comedy Central,

The Kings of Comedy tour June 18-21

ComedySportz for Kidz! -- Improv comedy for kids as young as first grade. Interactive, clean and fun! June 20

Bert Kreischer "Trip Flip" on the Travel Channel, FX, Comedy Central, the Joe Rogan podcast June 11-13

Story League - The nation's only comedic storytell-ing contest! $500 Cash Prize for Funniest Story. June 24

Aries Spears "Mad TV," Showtime, Shaq's All

Star Comedy Jam June 25-28

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The Strathmore

BSO: Music Box - All Around the Globe June 6

BSO: Beethoven's 5th Symphony June 6

Discover Strathmore: Colors of the Caribbean June 7

"My Soul Sings!" Strathmore Children's Chorus Spring Concert

June 10

AIR: Rochelle Rice June 6

BSO: Bernstein's Candide June 11

Artist Networking Reception June 12

CityDance: Conservatory Concert June 13

CityDance: Children & Youth Concert June 14

AIR: Rochelle Rice June 17

Art & Wine Night

Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. June 20

Mormon Tabernacle Choir June 25

AIR Workshop: Rochelle Rice - Outrageous Singers

June 27

Children's Art Talk & Tour June 27

Curator's Tour for Adults June 27

Panel Discussion: Creative Crafts Council June 27

Best of Serenade! June 28

Capathia Jenkins June 4

20th Anniversary "A Night of Stars" Gala June 4

The Smithereens June 5

TEAM FAMILIAR: King GoGo Beat Edition June 5

Praise 104.1 FM Presents: Tye Tribbett June 6

Firefly Kickoff Party Feat. Prinze George and Styles&Complete

June 6

Geto Boys June 7

Mago De Oz June 9

Comedy at The Howard: Uncivil Union: Comedy for Equality

June 11

Fito Paez June 12

Hip Hop Livs Presents: Trina & Backyard Band

June 12

Trina and Backyard Band June 12

Kirko Bangz June 13

F.U.S.E. Woman's Party June 13

Girard Street Garvey & Cane with Special Guests

June 14

Vertical Horizon June 17

Ginger Baker Jazz Confusion June 19

Leo Dan June 20

D&T Ent & Skyy is the Limit Pre-sent:Backyard Band & Northeast Groovers

June 20

Jody Watley June 24

The Damnwells June 26

King Sunny Ade & His African Beats June 27

F**Ked Up June 29

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Theater & Family Fun

1st Stage The Good Counselor Ends: June 21

Everyman Theatre Blithe Spirit Ends: June 28

Folger Theatre Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Ends: June 21

Forum Theatre The Shipment Ends: June 14

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Good People Ends: June 21

Nextstop Theatre Company A Man For All Seasons Ends: June 21

Pallas Theatre The Price Ends: June 21

Signature Theatre Cabaret Ends: June 28

Synetic Theater A Tale Of Two Cities Ends: June 21

Venus Theatre Dry Bones Rising Ends: June 14

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Zombie: The American Ends: June 21

Source Theater Source Festival June 5-28

Infinity Theatre Company Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash June 6 - 28

National Theatre Newsies June 9 - 21

Theater Alliance Occupied Territories June 10 – July 5

Flying V Theatre Love is a Battlefield June 20 - 29

Keegan Theatre Cat on a Hot Tin Roof June 27- July 25

Olney Theatre Center The Producers June 24 - July 26

Kennedy Center The Book of Mormon June 16 - Aug. 16

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company The Comedy Of Errors June 12 - July 19

Special Event DC Black Theatre Festival June 19 – June 28

Children and Families

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia 1776 Ends: July 5

Adventure Theatre/Mtc. Garfield, The Musical With Cattitude June 19 - Aug 23

Spooky Action Theater Jarry Inside Out Ends: June 21

Wolf Trap Theater in the Woods Tuesdays through Saturdays, June-August

Imagination Stage Double Trouble June 24 - August. 9

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Father’s Day — Sunday, June 21

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The Kennedy Center

2015 Bradley Prizes Awards Ceremony: June 3

NSO Pops: Let's Be Frank / Steven Reineke, conductor June 5 & 6

Washington Performing Arts presents: Francesco Piemontesi, piano

June 6

Friday Morning Music Club Foundation presents Washington International Competition for Strings Finals

June 7

Open Rehearsal: The Royal Ballet June 9

The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote June 9-14

Washington Men’s Camerata presents Anniversaries June 13

True North presents Steven Curtis Chapman in Concert June 14

The Book of Mormon June 16-August 16

Boat People SOS presents Our Journey of Vietnamese American Experiences June 19

Comedy at the Kennedy Center: Kathy Griffin June 20

The Laurel Fund for the Performing Arts presents Polish National Ballet June 23 & 24

Warner Theater

Dawes, Gill Landry

June 6

Dancing with the Stars Live!

June 15

Huey Lewis and the News June 23

The Verizon Center

Black and Brown

Comedy Get Down June 5

New Kids On The Block -

The Main Event June 10

Bette Midler Divine Intervention Tour

June 22

Sporty Times

Washington Mystics

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Washington Nationals

Baltimore Orioles

WWE presents Monday Night RAW

June 29

Mystics vs. New York Liberty 6/6 Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream 6/12

Mystics vs. Tulsa Shock 6/19 Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks 6/23 Mystics vs. Chicago Sky 6/28

DC United

D.C. United vs. Chicago 6/3

D.C. United vs. Toronto FC 6/7

D.C. United vs. New England 6/21

Nationals vs. Blue Jays 6/1 Nationals vs. Rays 6/18

Nationals vs. Blue Jays 6/2 Nationals vs. Pirates 6/19

Nationals vs. Blue Jays 6/3 Nationals vs. Pirates 6/20

Nationals vs. Cubs 6/4 Nationals vs. Pirates 6/21

Nationals vs. Cubs 6/5 Nationals vs. Braves 6/23

Nationals vs. Cubs 6/6 Nationals vs. Braves 6/24

Nationals vs. Cubs 6/7 Nationals vs. Braves 6/25

Nationals vs. Rays 6/17

Orioles vs. Red Sox 6/9 Orioles vs. Phillies 6/15

Orioles vs. Red Sox 6/10 Orioles vs. Phillies 6/16

Orioles vs. Red Sox 6/11 Orioles vs. Indians 6/26

Orioles vs. Yankees 6/12 Orioles vs. Indians 6/27

Orioles vs. Yankees 6/13 Orioles vs. Indians 6/28

Orioles vs. Yankees 6/14 Orioles vs. Rangers 6/29

Orioles vs. Rangers 6/30

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Thip Khao: Keeping it Spicy and Fresh By Michael Higgins, CNCA The goal of “Dining with Your Classic Concierge” is to review and showcase the best DC-Metro area restaurants. Many establishments we visit do not make it to print because they fail to highlight the extraordinary level of first-rate local eateries. For that reason, we have avoided making mention of several area Asian restaurants. Then we discovered Khip Thao, a restaurant which offers diners a Laotian culinary ex-perience at its fresh and well-seasoned best. Situated in the heart of the bustling Columbia Heights area, this comfortable, eatery of-fers the best of Laos’ rich culture, without the cost of a plane ticket. Conveniently located just a few blocks from the Columbia Heights metro station, this incredible Asian bistro is a worthwhile stop after an afternoon of shopping. It’s wonderful for a quiet dinner with friends, or an after work Happy Hour. Quiet and somewhat austere with simple lines and a clean, modern décor, Khip Thao offers comfortable seating and an am-ple bar area. Bar seating is a bit “tiki” in styling with a 2015 edge. Happy Hour is their best kept secret and a terrific way to tease the palette. Their menu is varied, low in price and high in quality. The service in both the bar area and main dining room is worthy of a five star restaurant. The staff makes a point of greeting all patrons warmly and following up at every turn in a relaxed, unobtrusive manner. Soon after taking a seat at the bar, a server presented two signature complimentary dishes; pork crackling with an incredible dipping sauce and a basket of steamed sticky rice — a rousing start! The Happy Hour menu selection is plentiful, and varied with something for every dietary restriction. Most dishes (small plates) are sharable for two. Everything is so tempting you’ll want to try them all and with most in the $5.00 range, we highly recommend that option! Even the most seemingly mundane offerings (tofu, skewered pork, for example) allow the customer to experience bold flavors from a wonderful and innovative angle. The drink menu is very impressive variety of Asian beers and spirits. The secret to Khip Thao’s culinary success is their phenomenal ability to grill, and season virtually any type of dish. Perfect-ly matched dipping sauces, provide a compliment which transitions the experience from wonderful to spectacular. Chicken hearts, are transformed from a chewy nibble to a grilled, skewered, beef like delight. Grilled octopus, magnificently present-ed, with pickled papaya and a spicy fish sauce is succulent, perfectly seasoned and expertly balanced in taste and texture. The honey chicken wings are crisp, with the right amount of sweet, salty, and heat to create a balancing act of Olympic proportions. A must try available in the main dining room is Naem Khao, a salad which is made up of crunchy fried rice balls, lemon grass and coconut. Bits of ham and pungent cilantro is piled on to lettuce leaf; a side dish for some, a main course for many, a delight for all. The variety and quality of the overall menu is matched by few. For lighter fare their starters, salads and soups are ideal, offering customers the option of going vegetarian, or adding various meats, poultry, or seafood to the dishes. The large plate options (plenty to share) are presented with such finesse, it’s hard to avoid ordering them all. Food from Laos can be extremely intense and the staff will accommodate the degree of heat. As a general rule “Medium—Laos Spicy” is the equivalent to “Very Spicy Thai.” Phet E’Lee (Lao Hot) is unlike any degree of spice you’ve every experienced. So do be prepared! We concluded the meal with Bua loy — chunks of rice cake and taro root bathed in warm coconut milk. This slightly sweet dessert is a delight in terms of texture, and creaminess. One part dessert. Two parts pure comfort. All parts—delicious! Do experience Thip Khao. Not only will you pleased, you’ll become a livelong patron!

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The Best Things in the DC-Metro Area are…

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Visit the National

Building Museum

Visit The

Smithsonian

Visit Arlington National

Cemetery

Things to Do

Throughout the Year!

Free Father's Day Tours - Free for all Dads— June 21 Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Alexandria VA

Free Concerts This Summer

National Gallery of Art - Jazz in the Garden 2015 5:00—8:30 PM

Every Friday, thru August 28

US Navy Band

Mondays 8:00 p.m.

at the West Front of the US Capitol Building

June 1, 8, 15, 22 July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 10, 17, 24

U.S. Air Force Band –

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

on the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building

June 2, 9, 16, 23 July 7, 14, 21, 28

August 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesdays 8 p.m. at the Sylvan Theatre in front of the

Washington Monument

June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 8, 15, 22, 29

August 5, 12, 19, 26

U.S. Marine Band –

Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building

June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 15, 22, 29

August 5, 12, 19, 26

Fridays, 8:45 p.m. at the Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I Streets, SE

June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21

U.S. Army Band –

Fridays, 8 p.m. On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building

June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21

Twilight Tattoo - Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA.

June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19

U.S. Navy Band –

Mondays, 8 p.m. On the West Front of the U. S. Capitol Building

June 1, 8, 15, 22 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 10, 17, 24

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Navy Memorial

June 2, 9, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 11, 18, 25

Family Day -- National Capital Modelers

National Museum of the Marine Corps – Triangle, VA

free admission, free parking

June 13