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IEDCs 2016 FED Forum and Federal Direct Investment

& Exporting Pre-Course View Details

March 31 - April 5, 2016

ADDTOWISHBOOK Renaissance Arlington

Capital View 2800 Potomac Avenue

Arlington, VA More Details

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The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to

Obama

April 6, 2016 International Spy Museum

800 F Street, NW Washington, DC More Details

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She Who Tells a Story Opening Reception

April 7, 2016 7:30pm – 9:30pm

1250 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC

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Opening Reception: Dean Fisher: Recent

Work Art Exhibits Shopping

April 8, 2016

Susan Calloway Fine Arts

1643 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC

Georgetown More Details

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Color Vibe 5K

Details • 04/09/2016

Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium 5K RUN WITH FOUR COLOR STATIONS LOCATED ALONG THE ROUTE. A COLORED CORN STARCH IS THROWN ON

PARTICIPANTS AT EACH STATION AS THEY RUN THE ROUTE. A DANCE PARTY WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MAIN

STAGING AREA AFTER RUNNERS CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

Slow Art Day April 9, 2016

1250 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC

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The Lion Theater & Performing Arts Now Until April 10, 2016

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

1101 Sixth St. SW Washington, DC Southwest Waterfront

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Pivotal Encounters: 3 One Act Plays About

Family Surprises

April 9 - 10, 2016 2438 18th St. NW Washington, DC

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Freestyle Funny Comedy Show at the DC Improv

April 10, 2016

1140 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC

Dupont Circle More Details

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The Mystery of Love & Sex

Art Cultural LGBT Live Entertainment Theater &

Performing Arts April 5 - 13, 2016

Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave

Arlington, VA More Details

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Playworks DC Rock Paper Scissors

Tournament Benefits & Fundraisers

April 13, 2016

Penn Social 801 E St NW

Washington, DC More Details

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Murder Mystery Comedy Show at the DC Imporov

April 14, 2016

DC Improv 1140 Connecticut Ave

NW Washington, DC

Dupont Circle More Details

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2016 Hospice Comes to Washington DC View Details

April 12 - 14, 2016

3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington, DC

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Bethesda Literary Festival

April 15 -17, 2016

Friday 7 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at

galleries, bookstores and other sites in downtown Bethesda.

Lunchtime Lecture: Eighteenth Century Board Games

History & Re-enactments Lectures, Seminars & Workshops April 15, 2016

Anderson House - The Amer. Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati

2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC

Dupont Circle More Details

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Concerts at Claras: Kate Saylor and Garrett Wren

Live Entertainment April 15, 2016

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

437 7th Street, NW Washington, DC

Penn Quarter/Chinatown More Details

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Wood Chickens On Tour

Live Entertainment Music & Concerts

View Details April 15, 2016

2408 Wisconsin Ave NW

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D.C. United vs. Toronto FC

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• 04/16/2016

• RFK Stadium

• D.C. United faces Toronto FC at 7:00 pm at RFK Stadium. More Information:

http://www.dcunited.com/schedule

All the Way: A Panel on the Forces That Shaped the Passage of the Civil

Rights Act View Details

April 16, 2016

1101 Sixth St. SW Washington, DC

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Cherry Blossom Dining Cruises

Cherry Blossom Festival Sightseeing View Details

Now Until April 17, 2016

Odyssey and Spirit Cruises

600 Water Street SW Washington, DC

Southwest Waterfront More Details

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Anacostia River Festival Cherry Blossom Festival

Fairs & Festivals April 17, 2016

Good Hope Road and Anacostia Drive SE

Washington, DC Anacostia

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National Park Week April 16-24, 2016.

The National Park Service encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders found in parks across

the country. Special activities will take place around the region.

For nationwide information and a full schedule of events, visit www.nationalparkweek.org.

Lecture: American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South

History & Re-enactments Lectures, Seminars & Workshops

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Anderson House - The Amer. Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati

2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC

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Restoring Clara Bartons Missing Soldiers Office

Lectures, Seminars & Workshops View Details

April 20, 2016

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum 437 7th Street, NW Washington, DC

Downtown/Penn Quarter/Chinatown More Details

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Spy School Workshop: Surveillance 101 with Eric O’Neill

Lectures, Seminars & Workshops April 22, 2016

International Spy Museum 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC

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Discover the Dinosaurs

Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique hands on exhibit

that consists of up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to

actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of

all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family.

• Details 04/22/2016 - 04/24/2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk

LGBT Live Entertainment Music & Concerts Theater & Performing Arts

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April 23 - 24, 2016 The Music Center at Strathmore

5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, Maryland

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2016 Spring Gala 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

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• 1250 New York Avenue NW • Washington, DC • More Details • view map

Revolutionary War Encampment

• Children's Exhibits Family Music & Concerts • View Details

• April 30 - May 1, 2016 • George Washington's Mount Vernon

• 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA • More Details • view map

Smithsonian Craft Show Art Exhibits Family Live Entertainment

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The National Building Museum 401 F Street NW Washington, DC

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Want more to do? We’ve got plenty!

• Blossom Kite Festival April 2, 2016. As part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, kite enthusiasts compete and show off their kite flying skills on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

• Marine Corps 17.75K April 2, 2016. Prince William County, VA. The unique 17.75K distance of 11.03 miles will be held just outside Marine Corps Base Quantico taking runners on a course along the wooded paths and scenic roads of Prince William Forest Park.

• International Pillow Fight Day April 2, 2016. National Mall. Massive pillow fights breakout in cities around the world.

• Annapolis Film Festival Through April 3, 2016. The Annapolis Film Festival will showcase more than 70 African-American and African films with a focus on black storytelling.

• Spring Theater in Washington DC Check out the spring theater scene in Washington DC. With dozens of performances around the capital region, here is the schedule of the top shows for the upcoming season. Smithsonian Jazz Appreciation Month Throughout April 2016. Various locations. The Smithsonian celebrates the month with special talks, workshops, concerts and more.

• Washington Nationals Baseball Nationals Park. Opening Day is April 7, 2016. The team will play against the Miami Marlins. The Nationals 2016 schedule includes 81 home dates. The major league baseball team plays through September.

• Southwest Waterfront Festival and Fireworks April 9, 2016. Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC. A highlight of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the free event features music, water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment and fireworks.

• Washington Capitals The NHL Hockey team plays at the Verizon Center through April. Find information on tickets, schedules and more.

• Frederick County Bell and History Day April 9, 2016. Across the Maryland county, participating museums and historic sites offer free admission along with special events, tours, music, living history programs, and various bell-themed activities.

• Thomas Jefferson Birthday April 13, 2016, 11 a.m. Visit the Jefferson Memorial and attend the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the birthday of our third president. The event will feature a military color guard, patriotic wreath tributes and the sounding of "Taps".

• Filmfest DC April 14-24, 2016. Multiple venues around Washington DC. The city's oldest film festival returns this year featuring a wide range of films from around the globe including features, documentaries, comedies, shorts and award winners.

But wait… There’s MORE! • Bethesda Literary Festival

April 15-17, 2016. Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at galleries, bookstores and other sites in downtown Bethesda.

• Sugarloaf Craft Festival April 15-17, 2016. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD. Enjoy a wide selection of contemporary crafts and fine art at this popular festival.

• Bay Bridge Boat Show April 15-17, 2016. Kent Island, Maryland. The show kicks off the boating season each spring with a display of hundreds of new and late model brokerage boats and boat equipment displays. Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival April 16, 2016, 10 a.m. See wonderful entertainment for the whole family including decorated floats, gigantic colorful helium balloons, marching bands, clowns, horses, antique cars, military and celebrity performances, and more.

• Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival April 16, 2016, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The huge Japanese street party includes live entertainment, food, arts, games and a Ginza Marketplace.

• DC Craft Beer Festival April 16, 2016. Nationals Park, Washington, DC. The American craft beer tasting will feature seminars and food and the spring releases from approximately 75 breweries.

• DC Emancipation Day April 16, 2016. The anniversary of the Emancipation Act, when Lincoln granted freedom to 3,100 enslaved persons in the District of Columbia is celebrated with educational and cultural events throughout the city.

• USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo April 16-17, 2016. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC. Explore science & engineering with more than 3000 fun, hands-on activities in fields like robotics, genomics, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, cryogenics, space exploration and more.

• Arlington Festival of the Arts April 16-17, 2016. Clarendon, VA. The new arts festival features vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography, handcrafted jewelry and much more.

• Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival April 16-17, 2016. Historic Leesburg, Virginia. The family friendly event displays landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and much more.

Great Family Outings!

• National Park Week April 16-24, 2016. The National Park Service encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders found in parks across the country. Special activities will take place around the region.

• Anacostia River Festival April 17, 2016, 1-5 p.m. Anacostia Park, SE Washington DC. The festival concludes the National Cherry Blossom Festival with a wide variety of activities including outdoor recreation, musical performances, a photography exhibition, a bike parade and more.

• Earth Day Throughout the month of April, celebrate Earth Day with special activities that make caring for the planet fun for all ages. Find activities in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

• Smithsonian Craft Show April 21-24, 2016. This is your chance to buy unique crafts from the most prestigious exhibition of contemporary American arts in the nation.

• Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 22-24, 2016. Annapolis, MD. The show includes new and brokerage catamarans, monohulls, racing boats, inflatables, and day sailors. Cruisers University features hands-on training by cruising experts. Passover in Washington, DC April 22-30, 2016. Find resources for planning and celebrating the Jewish holiday in the Washington DC area, including kosher markets, restaurants, synagogues and more.

• Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival April 22–May 1, 2016, Winchester, VA. The annual celebration of spring showcases the blooming apple trees in the Shenandoah Valley with more than 45 events including the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, the Grand Feature Parade, band competitions, dances, a carnival, a 10K run, Firefighters events and more.

• National Harbor Food & Wine Festival April 23-24, 2016. Enjoy food and wine pairing, artisinal and organic products, lectures on culinary and wine trends and more.

• Virginia Historic Garden Week April 23-30, 2016. A garden-lovers paradise! This annual event features tours of the gardens at Virginia’s most prestigious private homes and public attractions. See lush gardens, stunning architecture, and historic furnishings.

• White House Spring Garden Tours 2016 Dates to Be Announced. Visit the White House grounds and explore the beautiful gardens. Tickets are required.

FYI: DC Yoga Week

April 25-30, 2016. Try a free or discounted yoga class this week at one of DC's yoga studios. Practice with other

yoga enthusiast on the National Mall on April 30. Maryland Primary Election Day

April 26, 2016. Voters go to the polls to vote for the Presidential nominee of their choice. Learn about voting

in Maryland. Georgetown French Market

April 29-30, 2016. The spring shopping extravaganza features fashion, French fare, quaint home and antique

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Still not enough? Check out these great sites to find

more wonderful and exciting things to do!

• Calendar of Events: http://washington.dc.eventguide.com/months/16apr.ht

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http://www.yelp.com/events/dc

http://www.culturecapital.com/

http://www.si.edu/events/

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