Weekend Round Up April 17, 2014
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DC International Film Festival 2014
April 17th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | filmfestdc@filmfestdc.org | Tel: 202-274-5782 | Event Website
The Washington, D.C., International Film Festival (Filmfest DC) returns to the nation’s capital for the last time April 17 to 27, 2014, celebrating nearly three decades of bringing award-winning movies to Washington, DC theater-goers.
Address
Opening night at Mazza Gallerie; 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW
8th Annual DC Walk to End Lupus Now
April 19th, 2014 at 08:00 AM | bwachtel@lupusdmv.org
We will walk down Pennsylvania Ave, NW starting at 12th Street down to the capitol and back. It is approximately 1.5 miles total, but you can turn around at any point and not walk the entire distance. We walk rain or shine! No fees. Registration is required.
Address
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (between 13th and 12th St. NW) Washington, DC
“EGGS-TRAVAGANZA”
April 20th, 2014 at 10:00 AM
To celebrate the spirit of Easter, the award-winning Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown has organized a fun Easter city-wide egg hunt with various golden-colored eggs places around famous landmarks in the DC area. Each golden egg will contain prizes courtesy of Capella D.C.
Address
Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown will post a photo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter the three weekends, leading up to Easter that will provide the public with a hint of the location where the golden egg will be each day.
www.facebook.com/CapellaWashingtonDC.Georgetown
Hill Country Barbecue Market
April 20th, 2014 at 10:00 AM | Free
The Hill Country Easter Bunny will be on-hand throughout the day, and there will also be an Easter egg hunt, open to anyone who would like to participate. There will be eggs and treats–for grown-ups and kids alike–hidden around the restaurant, full of fun & FREE surprises. Hill country will feature its aptly-named Feed Yer Family special all day.
Address
410 7th Street NW
42nd bi-annual Messiah Sing-Along
April 20th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | FREE! | jrlewisoffice@aol.com | Tel: 703-527-8574 | Event Website
For 42 years, Dr. J. Reilly Lewis has provided a bi-annual community Messiah Sing-Along at Christmas and Easter. This is one of the longest running Messiah-Sings in the DC area. On April 20, 2014, Dr. Lewis will lead full orchestra, harpsichord, organ, guest soloists, and the audience in Parts Two and Three of Handel’s Messiah. There is no admission charge for the performance; however, a $20.00 donation is suggested. A reception will follow the evening’s events.
Address
606 N. Irving Street; Arlington, VA 22201
Architecture Week 2014
April 21st, 2014 at 08:00 PM | $10 | shawn@dcpr.com | Tel: 202.347.9403 | Event Website
Architecture Week 2014 — April 21 through May 1 An 11-day festival that spotlights DC’s architectural landmarks, neighborhoods, and cultural institutions. Over 20 architecturally-themed building tours, walking tours, book signings, social events, and exhibitions of interest to adults, children, architects, and the public. For details and registration: aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek
Address
AIA|DC 421 7TH STREET NW
Take an Om Break – Lunch Hour Yoga
April 22nd, 2014 at 12:30 PM | Free | Erika.Rydberg@dc.gov | Tel: 202-727-0232 | Event Website
Feed Yourself something different on Tuesdays. Join us for ongoing lunch hour yoga at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library. Lunch Hour Yoga will take place on Tuesdays beginning April 8th from 12:30 to 1:30. Our wonderful teachers come from different disciplines but are hoping to bring some health to your mind and body during a busy work week. Please bring your own mat. To RSVP for any or all sessions please email Erika.Rydberg@dc.gov
Yoga teachers are provided by Yoga Activist.
Address
3260 R Street NW
