See a guide to the top events going on this weekend in the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.
May Festivals and Events in the DC Area
Memorial Day Weekend in Washington DC
- Mother's Day - May 13, 2012. Looking for a special way to spend Mother's Day this year? Here are some ideas of ways to spend some family time with mom on Mother's Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
- Dance in the Circle - May 13, 2012. Dupont Circle. The new dance festival will feature a variety of performances by local dance groups and dance instruction on a parquet floor. Free and geared to all ages.
- Passport DC - Open Houses at Washington, DC Embassies - Through May 19, 2012. The multi-cultural event, sponsored by Cultural Tourism DC, features a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits at DC's foreign embassies. This weekend is the European Embassy Open Houses.
- Bethesda Fine Arts Festival - May 12-13, 2012. See the works of 140 contemporary artists and enjoy live entertainment, children's activities and downtown Bethesda restaurants.
- DC Yoga Week - May 13-20, 2012. Try a free or $5 yoga class this week at one of DC's yoga studios.
- GI Film Festival - May 14-20, 2012. See classic and premier films celebrating the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces including a variety of films presented by award-winning Hollywood actors and directors. Participate in panel discussions with soldiers, journalists, authors, and filmmakers.
- Look Both Ways: Street Arts Across America - Through May 12, 2012. Various locations. The Kennedy Center hosts a performing arts festival featuring a variety of acts including a circus-punk marching band, political puppet theater, jugglers, contortionists, stunt dogs, and more.
- DC Design House Tours - Through May 13, 2012. Washington, DC's premiere residential design showcase features a home renovated by the region's top interior designers. Tours are available and raise funds for Children's National Medical Center.
- DC Shorts - Pasties and Popcorn - May 11-12, 2012. Atlas Performing Arts Center. 1333 H Street NE, Washington DC. DC Shorts presents a series of steamy films and sexy burlesque from their archives.
- DC Rollergirls Championship - May 12, 2012, DC Armory. East Capitol St. Washington DC. Defending champion Scare Force One takes on the Cherry Blossom Bombshells in the championship bout.
- DC101 Chili Cook-Off - May 12, 2012. RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. The event features an intense competition between 101 chili cooks in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Freestyle, and Salsa. It raises money to support the National Kidney Foundation's programs in research, patient services, education and organ donation awareness.
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