| Things To Do: 100 Events Found; Nov 25, 2009 - Nov 25, 2010
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American-Indian Heritage Month | Washington D.C.
1 - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)
One of the Smithsonian Institute's five annual heritage months, this event focuses on all aspects of American-Indian Heritage. The programme features films, talks, theatre, music, visual arts and other events at various venues. |
Handel's Messiah |  Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
4 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)
The Washington National Cathedral presents an annual production of Handel's Messiah, his most famous oratorio, performed here by the Washington National Cathedral Choir. Perfect for a bit of relaxation after all that Christmas shopping... |
Joy of Christmas | Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
12 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)
The Cathedral Choral Society's annual Joy of Christmas concert at Washington National Cathedral features traditional and contemporary Norwegian Christmas music, the world première of a new carol and an audience sing-a-long of holiday favourites. |
Adams Morgan Farmers' Market |  18th Street, NW, Washington D.C.
4 Apr - 19 Dec 2009; Sat only (annual)
Every Saturday from May to December, Washington's farmers set up their stalls on 18th Street for the city's Farmers' Market. The tempting smell of fresh food fills the air of the Adams Morgan neighbourhood from early in the morning. |
Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony |  The Ellipse (President's Park), Washington D.C.
3 - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)
The lighting of the enormous National Christmas Tree opens the seasonal festivities at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. The huge Colorado blue spruce is surrounded by smaller, beautifully lit trees, each representing a different state and territory in the USA. |
The Downtown Countdown | Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington D.C.
31 Dec 2009 (annual)
The Downtown Countdown is Washington's premier New Year's Eve party. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel at the Metro Center, features a five-hour open bar, plenty of food, live music, and DC's biggest balloon drop at midnight. |
Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens | Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
10 Nov 2009 - 10 Jan 2010; not Mon
The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. presents the exhibition Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens. As well as 60 of Man Ray's photographs, it includes 50 images by his contemporaries and 20 African objects featured in the images. |
Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. | Chinatown, Washington D.C.
Feb 2010 (annual)
Chinese New Year is celebrated in spectacular fashion by drummers, musicians, lion and dragon dancers. A riot of colour, activity and the popping of a thousand firecrackers greets the visitor as Washington D.C.'s Chinese community does it in style! |
Washington DC Restaurant Week | Washington D.C.
Feb 2010 (annual)
During the winter version of the Washington DC Restaurant Week, around 180 of the city's top restaurants offer multi-course gourmet meals at fixed lunch and dinner prices. Booking is essential - see the event website for participating venues and to book. |
Black History Month | Washington D.C.
Feb 2010 (annual)
The Smithsonian Institution presents five heritage months each year, beginning with the Black History Month. The programme includes a wide range of exhibitions, talks, tours, films, family days, concerts and more throughout Washington DC and beyond. |
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