Mardi Gras at the Barns at Wolf Trap
February 12, 2009, 8 p.m.
Rokia Traoré - World Music!
Acoustic guitar. African beats. Watch as Rokia excites the crowd with this rare musical combination.
February 18, 2009, 8 p.m.
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
General Admission Dance
March 5, 2009, 8 p.m.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
General Admission Dance
Anacostia Community Museum
Mardi Gras Family Day
February 21, 2009, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
1901 Fort Place SE
Washington, DC
(202) 633-4866
The museum will offer storytelling, musical entertainment, mask making activities and videos of New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations.
Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade
February 24, 2009 , 8 p.m.
Veitch Street (by the Court House Metro station)
Arlington, VA
(703) 812-8881.
A local parade with floats, music, beads and fun.
Mardi Gras on U Street
February 24, 2009, 7 p.m.
Bohemian Caverns
11th and U Street NW
Washington, DC
Enjoy an authentic evening of Mardi Gras inspired food, drinks, music and more. Advance tickets are available for only $10.
Annual Bourbon Street Bash
February 24, 2009
Rumors (19th & M ST NW Dupont Metro)
Featuring live music by Annapolis own "HIGHER HANDS-FAT TUESDAY FUNK" Band, playing all the latest hits plus New Orleans favorites. Drink specials, FREE souvenir cup to the first 200 people, authentic New Orleans food specials, Beads, masks, DJ & dancing and contests with prizes. Cost: $5 at the door.
Show Place Arena and Prince George's Equestrian Center
Mardi Gras Ball
March 3, 2009, 7 p.m.
14900 Pennsylvania Ave.
Upper Marlboro, MD
(202) 397-7328.
Annual fundraiser for the United Way of Calvert County.
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