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Georgetown Events

Friday, September 28, 2012

Get Out: Undy 5000, Crystal City Diamond Derby and More

The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?

1. Brave Movie Showing on the Lawn at Georgetown University When/Where: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the Copley Lawn at Georgetown University. Why Go: "Brave," the first film from Pixar with a female protagonist, was a hit this summer in theaters. It offers fun for families, just read our movie reviewer's take on the film! Price: Free! 2. Crystal City Diamond Derby When/Where: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at 2345 Crystal Drive in Crystal City Why Go: See a parking garage transformed into an urban cycling course — complete with spectator seating and other amenities. See amatuers and daredevils, children and adults face off in various events — including an obstacle course. And click here to find out why Patch columnist Mark Blacknell says, "You've …

Friday, September 21, 2012

Get Out: Family Movie Night, Clarendon Day and More

The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?

1. Clarendon Day When/Where: Near the Clarendon Metro Why Go: Clarendon's largest street festival promises live music, food from Clarendon restaurants and craft beer. There will also be rides and a Kids Zone. Read our full festival guide. Patch is a sponsor of this year's Clarendon Day. Price: Free 2. Family Movie Night at Stoddert Recreation Center When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Stoddert Recreation Center's field, 4001 Calvert St. NW Why Go: Enjoy some beautiful weather and family-friendly films close to  home. Stoddert will be showing "Hop" or "Madagascar 3." If there is inclement weather the film will move inside. Price: Free. 3. PARK(ing) Day When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Wilson Boulevard and Lynn Street intersection in…

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Jason Spencer

1:51 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Patch is a sponsor of this year's Clarendon Day! We'll be in space 307 -- on your left as you head down Wilson Boulevard toward the Kids Zone. (Basically, we're across from the CVS.) Come see us! We have lots of cool Patch swag to give away — including totes, sunglasses and stainless-steel water bottles!   more ›

Friday, August 10, 2012

Get Out: Midsummer Night's Dream, Arlington County Fair and More

The weekend is only one day away! How are you going to spend it?

1. Midsummer Night's Dream Art Soiree When/Where: 7 to 9 p.m.  Sunday at The Washington Harbour (3000 K Street, NW). Why Go: This 21-and-older event features local artists and plenty of pageantry, like a "Fastasy Body Painting Show." According to the event notice, the night is a "fantastic, fairy-laden setting of color, art and music."  Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 2. Arlington County Fair Where/When: 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA (shuttle from Ballston Metro) Friday, August 10, 2012: 2-10pm (outdoor); 4-10pm (indoor) Saturday, August 11, 2012: 10am-11pm (outdoor); 10am-9pm (indoor) Sunday, August 12, 2012: 11am-10pm (outdoor); 11am-7pm (indoor) Why Go: The 36th annual fair features pig races, funnel cake, pony rides and more. …

Friday, July 13, 2012

Get Out: Movies, Gershwin, Civil War and More

The weekend is only one day away! What are you going to do with it?

1. The Civil War in Georgetown When/Where: Tudor Place (1644 31st St., NW) the house tour begins at  10:30 a.m. followed by a walking tour beginning at 1 p.m. Why Go: Join either or both tours. You will learn how a historic home and its inhabitants were involved in the Civil Ward and enjoy a walk around Georgetown to burial sites and other historic locations. Pricing: $10 for one tour, $15 for two tours combined.  2. Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival When/Where: Movies start at dusk on Friday at the Rosslyn Gateway Park near the Key Bridge. Why Go: The setting on the Potomac is particularly apt for this week's film, "All the President's Men." Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman portray legendary Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl …

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