Labor Day 2010
Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival
(September 4-6, 2010; 2p.m.-10p.m.; The Kennedy Center)
For the annual three day “Page to Stage” Festival, the Kennedy Center will be hosting upwards of 25 theater companies where visitors can attend free rehearsals of opening musicals and plays and book readings around the city.
Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol
(Sunday, September 5, 2010; 8 p.m. East Capitol & 1st Sts.)
Free concert by the National Symphony Orchestra!
DC Blues Festival
(Saturday, September 4, 2010; 1p.m.-7p.m.; Carter Barron Amphitheater)
The D.C. Blues Festival is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon enjoying some free live blues music by amazing local and world renowned artists.
Abbey Road on the River – Beatles Tribute Festival
(September 2-6, 2010; Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD)
The Beatles Tribute Festival is set to feature more than 50 amazing bands hailing from all around the world along with an enormous and eclectic fan base.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
(Saturdays and Sunday through October 24, 2010; Crownsville, MD)
The Renaissance Festival is a classic tradition in most cities including Maryland where families can enjoy a day in 16th century England complete with period costumes, cuisine, crafts, shows, games and much more.
Upcoming Festivals, Plays and Art Events
Hippiefest 2010
(August 8; 8p.m.- 11p.m.; The Filene Center at Wolf Trap; 1551 Trap Road; Vienna, VA 22182; $25-$42)
Hippiefest 2010 is a great East Coast tradition which takes place in Virginia’s Filene Center at Wolf Trap. The celebration includes some amazing 70’s tunage and entertainment including War, Mitch Ryder and Jack Bruce. Ticket prices range from $25-$42, and can be purchased online or at the event. For more information, visit www.hippiefest.net.
Arts on N Street
(August 7th & 8th; 10a.m.-4p.m.; Free; www.culturaltourismdc.org
N Street b/w 7th and 9th Sts, NW; Washington, DC 20001)
On August 7th and 8th, N Street will be transformed into a beautiful collection of art complete with various works and genres of art from a number of artists and organizations who have collaborated with The D.C. Commission on the Art and Humanities. Stop by to admire exhibits and portraits in this exciting competition. This festival is the a great place to scope out up and coming and local artists.
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest
(Thursdays; 8p.m. (ends August 29), Sundays; 3p.m. (ends August 29); Fridays and Saturdays : 8p.m. (ends August 29); $18-$40; H Street Playhouse; 1365 H Street, NE; Washington, DC 20002)
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is one of Sir Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated plays. Stop by the H Street Playhouse from now until August 29th to watch this intricate web of cross gender double lives. Ticket prices range from $18-$40.
