Workhouse Arts Center (Lorton, VA)

You're the winner when Classic Broadway takes on Contemporary Broadway in this head-to-head showdown. Five vocalists will perform back-to-back renditions of classic and new Broadway music, accompanied by pianist Jacob Kidder. You'll then vote by ballot to determine the closing number of the performance. Featured singers for the night include Que Thanh Le, Karissa Swanigan-Upchurch, Michael Omohundro and Stephen Gregory Smith, plus an opening performance from rising talent Forrest Browne. Your ticket includes planche campagnarde and there will be a cash bar available. Learn more...

The Howard Theatre (Washington, DC)

Three-time Grammy nominees K-Ci & JoJo emerged from the superstar '90s quartet Jodeci to record a string of hits as a duo, including the chart-topping "All My Life," from their quadruple-platinum album Love Always. Otherwise known as North Carolina brothers Cedric and Joel Hailey, K-Ci & JoJo's songs have also been a part of several successful soundtracks for movies like Bulletproof, Soul Food, Life and Save the Last Dance. And as part of the multi-platinum group Jodeci, they scored with massive singles "Forever My Lady," "Stay," "Come and Talk to Me" and "Freek'n You," among others. Don't miss this smooth vocal twosome on stage at the historic Howard. Learn more...

Theatre on the Run (Arlington, VA)

In 1934 Berlin, two lovers are thrown on a train to Dachau as part of the Gestapo's plan to cleanse the city of "perverts." One denies his lover at the hands of the guards, but while at the camp, he learns that true dignity lies in acknowledging who he is. Bent is an award-winning WWII drama written by Martin Sherman that tracks the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany. The play is historically important because before Bent was first staged in London in 1979, there was little awareness of Nazi treatment of homosexuals. With its potent statement, the play has helped increase historical research and education of their abuse. Learn more...

Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen Echo Park (Glen Echo, MD)

Children and grownups alike will enjoy the silly and mischievous antics of the most famous cat to ever wear a tall hat. Based on the original story, Sally and her brother are spending a rainy day indoors when the Cat in the Hat arrives to turn their afternoon upside down, much to the dismay of their articulate pet fish. But after the zany cat, Thing 1 and Thing 2 wreck havoc on the house, what will happen when their mother gets home? Adventure Theatre MTC strives to create quality programming for people of all ages and their take on Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat is sure to please. See the event description for special performance information. Learn more...

AFI Silver Theatre (Silver Spring, MD)

AFI Silver Theatre presents a screening of Banker White's documentary, The Genius of Marian. It's a touching portrait of her mother Pam, who is slowly succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. The disease had previously affected White's grandmother Marian, a noted artist, so Pam was aware of the importance of preserving a meaningful personal legacy before it is too late. This intimate portrait of a woman at her most vulnerable pays moving tribute to the strong women of one remarkable family. Learn more...

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (Washington, DC)

Branson, Missouri, is one of America's most popular tourist destinations. People from all over the country flock to this Mecca of the Midwest to experience just a few of the many kitschy stage and music shows. With over 50 live performance theaters, Branson is known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World." But as the city faces economic adversity, an eclectic group of talented performers who have dedicated themselves to show business must cope with an uncertain future. In We Always Lie to Strangers, you'll meet the colorful and entertaining characters who call Branson home. Learn more...

AFI Silver Theatre (Silver Spring, MD)

This beautiful documentary captures the love story of Noriko and Ushio Shinohara, two Japanese artists living in New York. 40 years ago, teenage Noriko moved to America with the intention of studying art. Those plans were derailed when she fell in love with Noriko, a Neo-Dadaist and pop artist known for his boxing paintings and motorcycle sculpture. Zachary Heinzerling documentary looks at how Noriko is finally establishling her own artistic identity and making a name for herself, while Ushio distresses over never receiving the fame he felt he deserved. Learn more...

AFI Silver Theatre (Silver Spring, MD)

Korean graphic novelist Jung was adopted by a Belgian family at five years old and they raised him as their own child. AFI Silver Theatre presents his story in the documentary film, Approved for Adoption. Through a mixture of live action footage and his own beautiful animation, the adult Jung shares his story of growing up in a world where he always felt different. Funny and touching, this memoir documentary explores the complex issue of identity in a multicultural world. Learn more...

AFI Silver Theatre (Silver Spring, MD)

AFI Silver Theatre presents this stirring 2012 documentary about acclaimed British photojournalist Don McCullin, who escaped a hardscrabble childhood to create many of the most remarkable and venerated images of late-20th century wars. McCullin finds a pensive yet vulnerable McCullin looking back on his impressive career with wistful, sometimes haunted memories, reflecting on the essence of war and his ambivalence about documenting horrific events while escaping countless "close calls." Jacqui Morris directs this BAFTA-nominated biographical film about a remarkable man who transformed moments of atrocity into a exultation to shared humanity. Learn more...

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (Washington, DC)

AFI Silver Theatre presents a screening of the inspiring documentary, Brave Miss World. Two months before she was crowned Miss World in 1998, Israeli beauty queen Linor Abargil was violently raped by an acquaintance. Ten years later she set out on a mission to speak out and to listen to other victims to raise global awareness of the often silent victims of sexual assault. The documentary follows Abargil she travels the world to hear the stories of other rape victims. Filmmaker Cecilia Peck traces her inspiring journey to help women find strength to speak out in the continuing battle for justice. Learn more...

The Keegan Theatre at Church Street (Washington, DC)

The Keegan Theatre presents David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Rabbit Hole. Directed by Kerri Rambow, this moving drama -- at turns both funny and heartbreaking -- tells the story of Becca and Howie, a married couple each coping in different ways after losing their child in a tragic accident. As they drift apart despite their shared grief, their lives are further complicated by Becca's mother and sister, as well as the teenage boy responsible for their son's death. Told with all the humor, conflict and emotion of real life, Rabbit Hole depicts five characters growing and changing through realistic, vivid and hopeful interactions. The play received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Cynthia Nixon won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Becca in the Broadway production. It was nominated for several other Tony Awards, including Best Play. Learn more...

Filene Center (Vienna, VA)

The Tenors grace this majestic outdoor stage having thrilled audiences worldwide with their signature sound, which combines the best of classical music and contemporary pop in an artful, high-energy mix. The Canadian quartet of Remigio Pereira, Victor Micallef, Fraser Walters and Clifton Murray has performed across the globe and shared the bill with such legends as Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Sting and Paul McCartney. For this concert, part of a 70-city North American tour, the guys will lend their powerful vocals to selections from their latest album, Lead With Your Heart, as well as some of the group's past favorites like "The Prayer," "Amazing Grace," Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" and Leonard Cohen's classic "Hallelujah." Learn more...

Round House Theatre - Bethesda (Bethesda, MD)

When a newly married couple fixes up two romantically challenged friends, crisis and comedy ensue in the wickedly funny Becky Shaw. From their first blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, the couple, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise audiences -- and themselves -- in this comedy thriller. A smash hit in its New York run and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Becky Shaw was written by Law & Order writer-producer Gina Gionfriddo and is directed at Round House by Patricia McGregor. Learn more...

Windows Over Washington Restaurant (Arlington, VA)

Whether celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out on the town, an evening at Windows Over Washington offers a great combination of jazz music, fine dining and spectacular views of D.C., the Potomac River and even Reagan Airport. The finest local jazz musicians and ensembles are set to entertain, while a full dinner menu of contemporary American cuisine is available for you to order from and enjoy. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows provide a beautiful backdrop for the festivities as well. Learn more...

Newseum (Washington, DC)

Are you concerned about the future of education in America? Interested in what our nation's top policymakers think about immigration reform? Join AFI DOCS Catalyst Sessions: The Art Of Moving Reality for four panels on education, immigration reform, intellectual property and the role of humor in politics. Now in its 11th year, AFI DOCS (formerly known as Silverdocs) has expanded to include Catalyst Sessions as a forum for filmmakers, thought leaders, policy makers and audiences to engage in critical conversations. Reserve your seat in the front section. Please see the event description for more details about each panel. Learn more...

The Howard Theatre (Washington, DC)

For almost two decades, funk-jazz band Greyboy Allstars has been wowing audiences with their dynamic live concerts that showcase the group's rhythmic grooves and improvisational interplay. This groundbreaking collective draws upon a number of genres, from psychedelic garage rock to tropicalia, '80s dance music to '70s soft rock, and has influenced an entire generation of bands playing improvisational music in a funk format. Now appearing at The Howard Theatre in support of their most recent album, Inland Emperor, here's your chance to experience the band The Los Angeles Times has hailed as a "talented collective" with music that "feels so cozy and organic you never want to leave its inviting groove." Learn more...

The Howard Theatre (Washington, DC)

Contact Music called her "the most under-rated artist in the world." USA Today gushed that she's produced "some of the decade's most stirring R&B." Artists such as Kanye West, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Common and Fabolous have all lined up to work with her. Her name is Syleena Johnson, and she's one of the most admired and exciting vocalists of her generation. Daughter of veteran soul singer Syl Johnson, Syleena's gorgeous voice and natural storytelling instincts have elevated her craft to the highest levels ... and attracted cult-like devotion from fans and critics. Now this Grammy-nominated singer comes to The Howard Theatre to sing selections from her five acclaimed full albums, including songs from her latest effort, Chapter V: Underrated. From the powerful soul ballad "Little Things" to the club-bumping excitement of "A Boss," experience the full range of Syleena's remarkable talent. Learn more...

Lansburgh Theatre (Washington, DC)

Star-crossed lovers, a banished child, a loyal servant, a clever thief -- all are featured in Shakespeare's roller-coaster ride of jealousy, loss, love and reconciliation The Winter's Tale, presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company in association with McCarter Theatre Center. One of Shakespeare's late romances, The Winter's Tale centers around the jealous King Leontes of Sicilia, who flies into a rage when he believes his pregnant wife Hermione and his good friend King Polixenes are lovers. By the time he discovers the truth, he's lost his wife and two young children. However, years later, a miraculous turn of events brings a chance for redemption. Director Rebecca Taichman, whose Cymbeline was hailed as "brimming with both heart and good humor" by the Washington City Paper and whose Twelfth Night was called "gorgeously romantic" by The Downtowner, returns to direct this timeless work at the Lansburgh Theatre. Learn more...

The Howard Theatre (Washington, DC)

Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits, Jamie Shields of the New Deal, and Mike Greenfield of Lotus banded together ten years ago to form a supergroup to perform "livetronica" -- music that blends jam band elements with electronic music. SuckerPunch has popped up here and there throughout the years and they're back again this summer to play a show at The Howard Theatre. The fact that these groups are part jam band should tell you that it's essential to see them live. Anyone who has seen these musicians with their respective bands knows they kill it live and the jam will just be multiplied when you put them all together. Learn more...

Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (Arlington, VA)

Legally Blonde: The Musical is a bright and bubbly musical based on the hit comedy film about a sorority girl-turned-law student, with a fun and catchy pop score. This humorous yet inspiring tale follows Elle Woods, a typical sorority girl who can't get enough pink in her wardrobe, whose main interests include shoes, shopping and her manicure appointment. But her superficial exterior hides a determined soul with the savvy to get her way and a surprisingly sharp wit. When her boyfriend dumps her for a more intellectual woman, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. This unlikely academic ends up teaching the intellectual elite a thing or two, and finding true love along the way. Learn more...

Bull Run Regional Park (Centreville, VA)

Ever wanted to see how you'd measure up against the few and the proud? This military-themed 5K obstacle run is designed to test your physical and mental mettle with barbed-wire crawls, seven-foot wall climbs, and other heart-pounding challenges through Bull Run Regional Park's forests, fields, hiking trails and wetlands. Open to all runners ages 14 and older, the race takes off in waves, starting every hour, and everyone receives a set of special souvenir dog tags as proof you tackled the course. A portion of the event proceeds are set to go to the nonprofit Injured Marine Semper Fi fund, which provides financial support to U.S. Armed Forces members and their families in their time of need. Learn more...

International Spy Museum (Washington, DC)

The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage. Upon arrival, you'll be given a secret identity which you'll use to test your spy skills throughout the experience. The exhibits bring together a variety of themed rooms and activities with historic tales and artifacts from the history of global intrigue. The newest exhibit, Exquisitely Evil, is a tribute to the villains who have taken on one of the most famous fictional spies of all time -- James Bond. 007 doesn't face off against just any old bad guys -- Bond villains are over-the-top evil with grand plans to mess with the world on a global scale. You'll see more than 100 film artifacts from both old and new Bond movies and experience interactive exhibits that allow you to take over the controls of a villain's lair, brave the depths of a virtual shark tank, play spy vs. spy with other visitors, disarm a missile before time runs out and more. Learn more...

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (Washington, DC)

The list of author Brad Thor's achievements is almost as awesome as his name (which is not a pseudonym). A best-selling author -- his 2008 novel The Last Patriot debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller List -- Thor has also become a highly valued resource on real-world terrorism. His careful research behind thrillers like The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union/i>, Blowback and Takedown has led the Department of Homeland Security to consult him on possible terrorist scenarios. Now he is about to release Hidden Order, the 12th novel in his acclaimed series starring Navy-SEAL-turned-covert-operative Scot Harvath. Listen to this remarkable writer and thinker discuss the process behind his renowned "faction" in a special appearance at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. Learn more...

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