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	Washington: $29.00 for "Anything Goes" ($49.00 value) Full price: ($49.00 value) Our price: $29.00 for Showcasing Cole Porter's signature wit and masterful composition, Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony-winning production of Anything Goes features beloved songs such as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "You're the Top." This timeless tale of boy-meets-girl and the resulting roller coaster ride centers on Billy Crocker, who falls hopelessly in love with a wealthy heiress. When he sees her boarding a boat to London, he throws caution to the wind and becomes a stowaway. Madcap hijinks ensue when his fellow passengers, including the evangelist-turned-nightclub-singer Reno Sweeney and second-rate gangster Moonface Martin, decide to help Billy win his true love.
	Bethesda: $5.00 for Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $5.00 for After an $8 million renovation, the gorgeous art deco Bethesda Theatre is now Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, a top spot for live music, dining and drinking. From its own sizzling-hot house orchestra to the coolest visiting blues and jazz artists, the club offers great entertainment in an intimate setting with excellent acoustics. Executive Chef Scott Mullen, named by Philadelphia magazine as one of their Top 25 up-and-coming chefs, has created a Creole/Cajun-inspired menu with a bevy of mouth-watering choices, including dessert.
	Washington: $20.13 for National Symphony Orchestra: Urbanski/Thibaudet ($59.00 value) Full price: ($59.00 value) Our price: $20.13 for It's always a treat to see the National Symphony Orchestra, and for these performances maestro Krzysztof Urbanski alternates between programs featuring concerti by Macmillan and Saint-Saëns. Celebrated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who plays with "classical refinement and cool beauty" (The New York Times) adds his touch to both. Hailed as one of the best pianists in the world, Thibaudet is sought-after by today's foremost orchestras, festivals, conductors and collaborative musicians for his virtuosity and charisma. You'll also be treated to works by Grieg and Lutoslawski.
	Washington: $20.13 for National Symphony Orchestra: Hrůsa/Hadelich ($59.00 value) Full price: ($59.00 value) Our price: $20.13 for Violinist Augustin Hadelich makes his much-anticipated National Symphony Orchestra debut, conducted by another young star, Jakub Hrůsa. Hadelich, whom The Washington Post praises for being "in touch with the sunny side of a violin," will perform Dvorák's Violin Concerto along with the orchestra. This concerto is one of the more popular works of the 19th century, exemplifying Dvorák's free and imaginative approach to the classical form. The program also includes Mozart's Symphony No. 25 and Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky, a score for a 1938 film about a Russian war hero.
	Washington: $20.13 for National Symphony Orchestra: Halls/Hardy ($59.00 value) Full price: ($59.00 value) Our price: $20.13 for Dynamic young British conductor Matthew Halls returns the the Kennedy Center after leading the National Symphony Orchestra in last season's Messiah. This season he conducts a program of Dutilleux's Tout un monde lointain featuring NSO Principal Cellist David Hardy. Tout un monde lointain is one of the most significant works for cello and orchestra to have appeared during the second part of the twentieth century. This extremely complex work was inspired by Baudelaire's poem, "La chevelure." The program also features works by Ravel and Vaughan Williams
	Arlington: $32.50 for Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse Movie Pass ($65.00 value) Full price: ($65.00 value) Our price: $32.50 for If you like to mix your movies with beer and quality food, then you've surely been to screenings at the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. If you haven't been yet, you're in for a treat! Here's your chance to purchase a pass that allows you to attend one movie per day for an entire year. Arlington Cinema is a second-run movie theater that screens popular hits, critically acclaimed films, indie and art-house flicks, as well as cult favorites. One of the most entertaining places to catch a movie in the D.C. area, the theater boasts a full restaurant menu as well as a fine selection of beer, wine and other beverages. Please see the full event description for Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse's FAQ and terms and conditions for the pass.
	Washington: $30.00 for "One Night With Janis Joplin" ($99.00 value) Full price: ($99.00 value) Our price: $30.00 for After a highly successful run last year, Arena Stage is bringing back its hit show One Night With Janis Joplin. Part-concert, part-theatrical event, this blues-rock show captures the singer's life and legacy in all its live intensity. Mary Bridget Davies stars as the rock legend in a performance that has audiences dancing in the aisles and critics raving. Featuring powerful musical numbers including "Piece of My Heart, "Summertime" and "Mercedes Benz," as well as one song Joplin never formally recorded, the show boasts a full band and cast who bring Joplin's story to the stage, including Sabrina Elayne Carten, playing Bessie Smith, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone.
	College Park: $10.00 for National Orchestral Institute & Festival ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Close to 100 of the country's most talented up-and-coming young musicians team with world-renowned conductors to perform at this prestigious festival, now in its 26th year. The University of Maryland School of Music chooses the players for its month-long professional development series through a rigorous, cross-country audition process. Once admitted, these rising stars soon form ensembles known for producing innovative programs. The concert series features pianist Asher Fisch as both soloist and conductor on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17, along with performances of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and John Adams' innovative piece Harmonielehere, among others. Please see the full event description for program details.
	Vienna: $6.00 for "The Mikado" ($12.00 value) Full price: ($12.00 value) Our price: $6.00 for The Mikado is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most-loved works, and one of the most popular operettas in the English language. Set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu (in which flirting is a capital offense), The Mikado tells the story of wandering minstrel Nanki-Poo, who falls in love with the fair Yum-Yum, who happens to be engaged to the town's newly appointed Lord High Executioner. A deliciously intelligent satire, the Japanese setting allowed Gilbert and Sullivan to slyly mask their commentary on contemporary British society. This classic and surprisingly modern tale of star-crossed lovers features the beloved tunes "Three Little Maids From School Are We" and "A Wand'ring Minstrel I." It's produced by the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. Led by artistic director Albert Bergeret, this famed troupe has delighted audiences since 1974 as "the leading custodian of the G&S classics" (New York magazine).
	Washington: $15.00 for "Gilgamesh" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for Yusef Komunyakaa and Chad Gracia bring new life to one of the world's oldest stories with their compelling verse play Gilgamesh. Part god and part man, King Gilgamesh races the sun and journeys to the ends of the earth on his epic quest to bring his deceased friend Enkidu back to life. The most ancient text in the world, Gilgamesh remains a powerful reminder of the timeless relevance of love, courage, grief and the search for meaning in life. Live music is provided by Helen Hayes Award-winner Tom Teasley.
	Arlington: $14.00 for "Spin" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $14.00 for This heartwarming new musical-comedy from the Drama Desk-nominated team of Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life) follows a former teen idol whose long-awaited comeback and no-strings lifestyle is threatened by the sudden appearance of a daughter and grandson he never knew he had. Based on 2008's highest-grossing Korean film Speedy Scandal, Spin is part of the Signature Theatre's new Siglab development program, and features the latest work from the hot Broadway duo of composer-lyricist Neil Bartram and book-writer Brian Hill.
	Olney: $20.00 for "The Submission" ($58.50 value) Full price: ($58.50 value) Our price: $20.00 for David Elliott directs Jeff Talbott's off-Broadway comedy-drama The Submission, which scored the first-ever Laurents/Hatcher Award in 2011. Danny is a gay, white playwright. He's also the author of a stirring new play about an alcoholic black mother and her card-shark son who are desperate to get out of the projects. Things are looking up when Danny's work gets accepted at the nation's preeminent theater festival. But Danny has a big secret: His name is not attached to the play. Instead, Shaleeha G'ntamobi's name appears as author, and she doesn't exist. Now Danny must scramble to take responsibility for his mistake and confront the issues of race and sexuality that rise to the surface.
	Washington: $8.00 for "Style Evolutionized" Fashion Show ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $8.00 for Watch all types of real women strut their stuff on the runway in looks picked from their own closets at this rooftop fashion show. Each outfit is chosen by style activist Shelby Cheri, who helps each woman -- and you -- see the endless possibilities in what's sitting at home. Cheri's goal is to help you evolve your personal style by showing you how to transform the clothes you already own into entirely new and exciting outfits that carry over from season to season. Take notes while the stylish ladies parade down the catwalk, backed by a stunning sunset, then hit the reception and after-party for a drink and light appetizers.
	Washington: $12.50 for "The Hampton Years" ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for Theater J presents The Hampton Years, a world premiere event that explores the development of celebrated African-American artists John Biggers and Samella Lewis under the tutelage of Jewish refugee Viktor Lowenfeld. A product of Theater J's inaugural Locally Grown Festival, The Hampton Years chronicles the triumphs and struggles of these real-life emerging artists in a segregated society. The play also examines the impact of World War II on Lowenfeld and his wife, as well as the Jewish painter and educator's controversial involvement in the lives and careers of the African-American students.
	National Harbor: $5.00 for Dueling Piano Show ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $5.00 for Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay-Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. DC's only dueling piano bar hosts these entertaining and interactive shows, where the wait staff has been known to jump on stage to perform choreographed dance routines and where you and your friends are encouraged to get in on the action as well. Plus, Bobby McKey's boasts a full bar with specialty drinks, beer on tap and plenty of snacks and sandwiches to order.
	Washington: $20.00 for Artie Lange ($42.50 value) Full price: ($42.50 value) Our price: $20.00 for A longtime veteran of The Howard Stern Show, Artie Lange first made a name for himself as a series regular on the Fox comedy sketch show MADtv. He later starred alongside Norm Macdonald on The Norm Show and made several feature film appearances. Too Fat to Fish, his book about his life, was a New York Times best seller in 2008. In 2011, Artie returned to radio with Nick DiPaolo to co-host Fox News Radio's The Nick and Artie Show.
	Arlington: $17.50 for "Biography" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for S.N. Behrman has been called the American Noel Coward. He's a master of witty drawing-room comedy. His masterpiece Biography follows renowned portraitist Marion Froude. She's struggling to keep up her expensive lifestyle. Although she's best known for painting the images of celebrated subjects, she accepts a lucrative advance from an editor who's interested in publishing Froude's potentially sensational memoirs. The news of her latest assignment inspires visits from a parade of anxious friends and lovers who want to influence her depiction of them in her autobiography.
	Arlington: $20.00 for "Lost Songs of Broadway: 1970s" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $20.00 for Signature's cabaret series continues with the Lost Songs of Broadway: 1970s, an evening of incredible, hidden gems that didn't quite hit the mark then but have held up well over the years, presented in a lively, night-club atmosphere. Join some of the best artists from D.C. and New York, including Chelsea Packard (Wicked), Nova Y. Payton (Dreamgirls) and Austin Colby, as they dig out some amazing songs that combine Broadway and disco to awesome effect. Don't miss this fun evening of music that will take you back to the good old days of disco.
	Washington: $20.00 for "The Full Monty" ($40.00 value) Full price: ($40.00 value) Our price: $20.00 for The Keegan Theatre goes for The Full Monty with its production of the hit Broadway musical comedy that was inspired by the 1997 Oscar-nominated film. In Terrence McNally's stage adaptation, a group of unemployed steelworkers decide to make some cash to help support their families by putting on a striptease act. But these aren't exactly your typical beefcakes, so what they end up creating is the most unforgettable display of flesh that Buffalo, New York has ever seen -- all while conquering their inner demons, improving their self-esteem and learning some important lessons about friendship along the way. This tender, touching and funny show was nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards in 2001, including Best Musical.
	Washington: $29.50 for National Symphony Orchestra: John Adams, Conductor / Jeremy Denk, Piano ($59.00 value) Full price: ($59.00 value) Our price: $29.50 for Incomparable composer John Adams visits from the San Francisco Bay area to conduct the National Symphony Orchestra in a trio of concerts. He'll wield the baton for his own City Noir as well as Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, performed by special guest pianist Jeremy Denk. Having appeared with the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, London, New World, St. Louis and San Francisco Symphonies, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke's and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Denk is praised by The New York Times as playing "with clean articulation, warmth, and power." Also on the program is Respighi's Fontane di Roma.
	Washington: $15.00 for How To Start Your Own Business Seminar ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for If you've ever wanted to break out of the world of cubicles and become your own boss, this seminar offers a chance to explore your potential as a business owner and learn insider tips direct from the mouths of an expert panel of successful entrepreneurs. Today's economy can seem daunting, but new business ventures are still flourishing because of the know-how of the people behind them. You can be one of those who "makes it"! Perhaps you already own your business and are considering expansion; this too will be covered in this can't-miss seminar.
	Washington: $25.00 for "Twelfth Night" ($50.00 value) Full price: ($50.00 value) Our price: $25.00 for Folger Theatre brings you Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the comic tale of two women mourning the loss of their beloved brothers. Olivia shuts herself away from the world, while Viola -- finding herself shipwrecked in a strange city -- disguises herself as a man. When the two meet, Olivia falls in love with Viola believing her to be a man, and the hilarity begins. Filled with Shakespeare's most indelible comedic characters and side-splitting situations, this comic tale of wild infatuation and mistaken identities in the strange land of Illyria is laugh-out-loud funny.
	Washington: $7.00 for National River Tour ($14.00 value) Full price: ($14.00 value) Our price: $7.00 for When you board the George Washington River Boat, you're in for a treat lovingly presented by the family-owned National River Tours. Owner-Captain Bill Ross even helms the vessel himself several days a week. As he or one of the other skilled captains navigates the Potomac River to give you a unique perspective on all the sites of Washington, D.C., they'll share live narration and answer your questions about things you see along the way during the one-hour ride. Soda and water are always available for purchase onboard, and you're welcome to bring your own alcohol and/or picnic meal.
	Washington: $15.00 for "Getting Paid to Talk -- An Introduction to Voice-Over" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for Have people told you that you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials and more, there are many opportunities to get paid for using that voice! This two-hour class will introduce you to the ever-growing field of voice-over work. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area. Hear the ins and outs of the industry so you can navigate it with ease, as well as actual recorded samples from working professionals. You'll also have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of your instructor, with feedback.
	Washington: $18.75 for Kim Burrell in Concert ($37.50 value) Full price: ($37.50 value) Our price: $18.75 for Kim Burrell, a Grammy Award nominee and Stellar Award winner, takes the stage at The Howard Theatre for a gospel concert that will have you raising your hands in celebration. Kim has a captivating, distinctive voice that she uses to entertain audiences and share the word of the Lord. She has performed with a who's who of musicians from both the spiritual and the secular world. From Kirk Franklin and Marvin Winanas to Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, she's sung with them all. Her jazz-influenced singing and big voice have earned her comparisons to the great Ella Fitzgerald.
	Washington: $40.00 for "The Guardsman" ($69.00 value) Full price: ($69.00 value) Our price: $40.00 for Finn Wittrock (Death of a Salesman), Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead) and Shuler Hensley (Oklahoma!) headline this all-new Kennedy Center comedy about the actor-husband in a Brangelina-style supercouple from Budapest, who sets out to seduce his own wife by pulling off his greatest role -- posing as the latest object of her affection, an imperial guardsman. Richard Nelson, a Tony winner for James Joyce's The Dead, penned this translation of Ferenc Molnár's original play, which was turned into a 1931 movie starring famed husband-and-wife acting team Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. The duo received matching Oscar nods for their efforts. This version, helmed by two-time Tony winner Gregory Mosher, stars Wittrock, who made an award-winning impression as Happy Loman in Mike Nichols' 2012 Broadway production of Death of a Salesman with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Callies is best known as the ill-fated Lori Grimes on AMC's hit series The Walking Dead, while Broadway star Shuler Hensley is a Tony winner for Oklahoma!, and most recently starred as the monster in the musical Young Frankenstein, as well as the same character in the thriller Van Helsing.
	Silver Spring: $12.50 for "Soulful Journeys": Puerto Rican Choral Music ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for In the season finale of the choral season, Coral Cantigas presents a celebration of contemporary Puerto Rican composers, Soulful Journeys. Featuring the commissioned premiere of "El Tren" by composer Jorge Figueroa for choir and string quartet, and "Lamento Negro" by Sonia Morales-Matos. Both composers will be attendance for this performance, which also features Cuarteto Rustico, a string quartet dedicated to promoting the history and cultures of the Americas.
	Washington: $15.00 for "Musings of a Matchmaker" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for It's happened to all of us. We meet someone terrific only to have the relationship fizzle out after a couple of dates. This workshop will help you overcome the dating slump with helpful advice on how to take your relationship to the next level. Led by a veteran matchmaker, you'll hear stories from the matchmaking front lines, and discover top tips for building long-term romance. You'll learn dating and relationship skills, the "Do's and Don't's" of first dates, how to transition to a relationship and discuss the mystery of "chemistry." The class instructor is a D.C.-area relationship expert who has appeared on cable television, public radio and in various publications.
	Washington: $12.00 for International Spy Museum: The Permanent Exhibit ($21.15 value) Full price: ($21.15 value) Our price: $12.00 for The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage. Upon arrival, you'll be given a secret identity which you'll use to test your spy skills throughout the experience. The exhibits bring together a variety of themed rooms and activities with historic tales and artifacts from the history of global intrigue. The newest exhibit, Exquisitely Evil, is a tribute to the villains who have taken on one of the most famous fictional spies of all time -- James Bond. 007 doesn't face off against just any old bad guys -- Bond villains are over-the-top evil with grand plans to mess with the world on a global scale. You'll see more than 100 film artifacts from both old and new Bond movies and experience interactive exhibits that allow you to take over the controls of a villain's lair, brave the depths of a virtual shark tank, play spy vs. spy with other visitors, disarm a missile before time runs out and more.
	Arlington: $15.00 for Magician Max Major ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for In Think: An Evening of Mind Reading and Magic, magician Max Major combines illusions, psychology and hypnosis to create a one of a kind show that will dazzle audiences. Encouraging audience members to attempt to deceive him, Major employs an uncanny understanding of body language to become a human lie detector. In a squirm-inducing demonstration of mind over body, Major will subject himself to extreme physical harm with barely a flinch. A versatile performer, Major is equally adept at sleight of hand card tricks as he is bizarre feats like pulling a string from his eye. Sit back and be amazed.
	Washington: $31.50 for "Coriolanus" ($63.00 value) Full price: ($63.00 value) Our price: $31.50 for Shakespeare's final tragedy is also considered one of his greatest. Coriolanus is the politically charged story of Rome's greatest warrior, whose stubborn hubris spurs him in battle but alienates the common people at home when he becomes a politician. Raised to be a hero by his prideful mother, Coriolanus refuses to compromise, even to save his own life. Exiled from his country, the warrior returns to what he knows best, vowing to take bloody revenge on the people who rejected him. Only the love and conviction of his family can overcome his hunger for vengeance and save Rome from its former hero.
	Washington: $20.00 for "Stupid F*ing Bird" ($40.00 value) Full price: ($40.00 value) Our price:** $20.00 for Helen Hayes and Barrymore Award-winning writer-director Aaron Posner (The Chosen) lands his latest world-premiere play at the always-innovative Woolly Mammoth Theatre to close out its 33rd season. Helmed by the company's artistic director Howard Shalwitz, this admittedly loose and frequently irreverent adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull follows a famous actress whose son, an aspiring theater director, wants make a name for himself on his own. But then, his muse, the lovely Nina, falls for his mother's lover, leading to all kinds of romantic and artistic disappointment. Posner turns the original play's famous subtext into scenes and songs, calling Stupid F*ing Bird "a rough-and-tumble meta-theatrical mash-up."
	Alexandria: $90.00 for July Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza ($150.00 value) Full price: ($150.00 value) Our price: $90.00 for Professionals in the City invites you to join them for the National Mall's spectacular July Fourth fireworks display aboard a double-decker boat. The Miss Christin will anchor at the Washington Monument after a fun-filled cruise on the Potomac. Not only will you be assured the best views of the world-famous pyrotechnic show, but you can also mingle with old pals and make new friends while the music plays on the boat's outdoor roof deck, or hang out below on the air-conditioned lower deck. Pizza from local pizzeria Bugsby's will be served along with beer, wine and soft drinks.
	Alexandria: $24.00 for "Ghost-Writer" ($48.00 value) Full price: ($48.00 value) Our price: $24.00 for Something strange is afoot in the award-winning mystery Ghost-Writer from playwright Michael Hollinger (Opus). Set in 1919, in the wake of acclaimed novelist Franklin Woolsey's death, Ghost-Writer finds Woolsey's devoted secretary claiming to still be receiving dictation toward the completion of his unfinished masterpiece. Attacked by skeptics, the press and Woolsey's jealous widow, Myra sets out to prove she is more than just an artful forger. This ghost story of literary proportions explores the lines between fact and fiction, life and the great beyond.
	Washington: $36.00 for The Embassy of Croatia: An Evening of Cultural Exchange ($60.00 value) Full price: ($60.00 value) Our price: $36.00 for Professionals in the City invites you to the Embassy of Croatia for an elegant evening of cultural exchange. This thriving nation on the coast of the Adriatic Sea has such a rich cultural heritage that over six million travelers visit its shores each year. Ambassador Josip Paro's staff will provide a special buffet dinner, including savory cuisine that's influenced by the customs of Austria and Hungary. Before dinner you can enjoy a live musical performance of Croatian music and you can enjoy the tastes of Croatian red and white wines at the open bar. Find out more about why Croatia is one of the best destinations in the world and enjoy their hospitality at this unique event.
	Fairfax: $17.50 for Saturday Night Singles Tennis Party ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for Could it be a love match? Show your moves and find out when Professionals in the City hosts their Saturday Night Singles Tennis Party. Join fellow singles from the D.C. metro area on indoor courts to play, eat and socialize -- with the possibility of finding your special someone right across the net. Whether you're a pro or just a beginner, during each heat, you will be matched with other area singles for doubles games, conversation and fun. For more conversation, take it off the court and into the lounge, where you can indulge in pizza, snacks and other light refreshments.
	Washington: $31.50 for "Wallenstein" ($63.00 value) Full price: ($63.00 value) Our price: $31.50 for Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a newly commissioned adaptation and translation of Friedrich Schiller's Wallenstein by former poet laureate Robert Pinsky. Wallenstein, one of Germany's greatest dramatic works, follows a famous general at the height of his power during the Thirty Years' War. Leading Europe's most powerful army, Wallenstein is caught between his ambition and his Emperor's growing distrust, leading him to a dire choice: stay loyal to his king and lose his power, or betray his country for greater gain. The original translation is cleverly annotated with humorous and illuminating asides inserted by Pinsky that add depth to the story. Through the example of one charismatic individual, director Michael Kahn skillfully illustrates the machinations of power that take place on a global scale far above the heads of ordinary men, that nonetheless have dramatic impact on everyone's lives.
	Frederick: $6.75 for "Daytona McKane and the Quest for the Golden Mole" ($13.50 value) Full price: ($13.50 value) Our price: $6.75 for Part Indiana Jones send-up, part B-movie homage, Daytona McKane and the Quest for the Golden Mole is a rollicking adventure for the whole family. The story centers on a young girl named Debbie and her talking teddy bear, Edward, as they accompany Debbie's explorer uncle in search of a lost idol of legend. But, when the adventurer disappears, it's up to Debbie to get him back. Along the way she has to contend with giant bats, witch doctors, man-eating plants and the mysterious Mole People.
	Washington: $5.50 for "Nono, The Zigzag Kid" ($11.00 value) Full price: ($11.00 value) Our price: $5.50 for The son of the world's greatest detective finds himself embroiled in his own exciting adventure in this 2012 adaptation of Israeli author David Grossman's beloved book, co-starring Isabella Rossellini. Nono tries his best to be just like his dad, but he can't seem to stay out of trouble, so just days before his bar mitzvah, he's sent on a train to visit his uncle. But he soon finds himself on the track to solve several mysteries, including discovering his mother's identity -- and his own. This smartly written film for the whole family is screened in English, Dutch and French with English subtitles.
	Washington: $5.50 for "Yossi" ($11.00 value) Full price: ($11.00 value) Our price: $5.50 for Director Eytan Fox's Yossi comes to The Washington Jewish Film Festival after acclaimed screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival (Opening Night Selection), Outfest and the Montreal World Film Festival. A sequel to 2002's tragic romance Yossi & Jagger, this Israeli film follows up on the life of Yossi, now a doctor living a lonely existence in Tel Aviv. When work stirs up long-suppressed memories of Jagger, his former lover and colleague, he decides to take a long-overdue holiday. However, what starts out as a desolate road trip suddenly becomes much more when he chances upon a group of lively young soldiers. Fox has assembled an all-star cast, including Ohad Knoller, Lior Ashkenazi, Oz Zehavi and Orly Silbersatz Banai, in this Hebrew-language film with English subtitles.
	Washington: $10.00 for Boomerang Party Yacht Sunset Cruise ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for For a really happy Happy Hour, set sail on the Boomerang Yacht out of Washington Harbour and enjoy a party on the Potomac, sipping on a specialty cocktail, dancing to DJ-spun Top 40 and house music and watching the sun slip away behind D.C.'s famed monuments. This 80-passenger double-decker ship boasts a large dance floor, a custom-built cash bar with special drink selections, and wrap-around party-bow seating, featuring gorgeous views of the nation's capital.
	Washington: $12.50 for "Light in a Darkness" ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for The innovative Czech company Tantehorse, led by actor/dancers Miřenka Čechová and Radim Vizvary, performs a pair of its signature surrealistic works that combine elements of physical theater, mime, poetry, modern dance and even slapstick comedy. Dante: Light in a Darkness and The Death of the Marquis de Sade: On the Dark Road are part of an emotionally-intense Tantehorse trilogy that explores aspects of death through these combined arts, with a signature style influenced by Japanese butoh and traditional Czech pantomime.
	Washington: $10.00 for "CSI Experience" ($21.15 value) Full price: ($21.15 value) Our price: $10.00 for Explore the technology and science behind solving crimes -- and behind the stories created by the various hit forensic TV series -- with the interactive exhibits at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment's cool CSI Experience. The exhibits also include a crime scene lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted, a simulated FBI shooting range, a virtual high-speed police chase, John Dillinger's getaway car and hundreds more artifacts and hands-on activities. Set aside two to three hours for this one-of-a-kind museum, which offers the chance to discover some of the true heroes of law enforcement, while venturing into the dark side of the criminal mind.
	Arlington: $25.00 for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" ($50.00 value) Full price: ($50.00 value) Our price: $25.00 for Synetic Theater's Helen Hayes Award-winning production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is a silent rendition of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy. This fantastical, darkly playful story of love, mistaken identity and the supernatural is told completely through music and movement, and features an original score and choreography that moves seamlessly from classical dance to slapstick comedy. This reprise production by Synetic features Alex Mills (who recently scored a spot among City Paper's Best of D.C. as Best Actor) portraying Puck.
	Washington: $12.50 for "Burlesque-A-Pades" ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for Chock full of beachy keen entertainment from classic striptease to dance, magic and comedy, Burlesque-A-Pades Beach Party boasts everything you could ever want in a summertime vintage-style variety show and more. The ever-glamorous Pontani Sisters are bringing some of their best fellow artists from New York for this special performance. Scheduled to appear are Angie Pontani, host Albert Cadabra, the Maine Attraction, Tansy, Helen Pontani and some surprise special guests. This blockbuster tour kicked off in Coney Island, and hits more major East Coast cities this summer.
	Washington: $21.75 for Step Afrika! "Symphony in Step" ($43.50 value) Full price: ($43.50 value) Our price: $21.75 for D.C.'s own Step Afrika! presents the DC premiere of Symphony in Step, a groundbreaking collaboration between two artistic traditions: stepping and classical music. Step Afrika! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. These dynamic dancers fuse foot stomps, hand claps and spoken word to highlight how bodies can be used as instruments. Created and composed by Step Afrika! and Maestro Randall Fleischer, Symphony in Step blends the invigorating sounds from the dancers with a 15-piece chamber orchestra. This historic merger is an exciting way to see two different art forms side by side on stage at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
	Washington: $78.13 for Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Brunch and Dinner Cruises ($130.21 value) Full price: ($130.21 value) Our price: $78.13 for Enjoy a cruise on the luxurious vessel Odyssey. Cruise down the Potomac River, with unparalleled views of the nation's greatest landmarks, while you enjoy a delicious brunch, lunch or a four-course dinner. Later, dance to a wide array of music provided by a live band. This sophisticated getaway excursion offers something for everyone, whether you are looking forward to fresh and creative food prepared by a master chef, music and dancing or simply relaxing with a special someone while watching the beautiful view.
	Olney: $31.00 for "A Chorus Line" ($58.00 value) Full price: ($58.00 value) Our price: $31.00 for One of the longest running musicals on Broadway, A Chorus Line premiered in 1975 and has continued to inspire artists and dreamers through the decades with its look into the lives, loves, hopes and dreams of dancers on the chorus line. Winner of nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this story follows 17 performers as they audition for eight spots in the chorus of a Broadway musical. Each character is brought into the spotlight, allowing these normally anonymous faces to tell their stories and sing out loud. Marvin Hamlisch's score is legendary, featuring "Dance: Ten, Looks: Three," "Nothing," "What I Did For Love" and "One (Singular Sensation)." Experience the exhilaration, joy, sweat and tears that make up the life of a would-be star.
	Washington: $7.50 for History on Foot at Ford's Theatre - Lincoln Assassination ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for Experience Washington D.C.'s most famous historic events come to life! This History on Foot walking tour is led by an actor in costume, sharing little-known facts and moment-by-moment commentary about the events of April 14 and 15, 1865. Starting outside of Ford's Theatre, you'll hear all about the night when President Lincoln and his wife settled in for a night of drama that soon turned very personal -- the night of the President's assassination. You will then visit a number of historical sites, ending up at the White House. As you walk, a guide portraying the detective who was on duty the night of the crime will give details about the assassination conspiracy, how the crime was carried out, and the simultaneous efforts to save Lincoln's life and find the person who pulled the trigger.
	Alexandria: $28.80 for "Nina's Dandy" Brunch & Lunch Cruise ($48.00 value) Full price: ($48.00 value) Our price: $28.80 for Cruise from historic old town Alexandria, Virginia, past the stunning national monuments and museums, to Georgetown and back to Alexandria on a relaxing mid-day sail on the Potomac. Soak up the sights, including Washington's famous cherry blossom trees -- a gift from Japan in 1912 -- and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, as you enjoy a three-course meal, with salad, entree and dessert, served at your table. Set out for a champagne brunch cruise on Sunday, and you'll find a buffet filled with a variety of breakfast and lunch treats.
	Bethesda: $26.50 for "Becky Shaw" ($53.00 value) Full price: ($53.00 value) Our price: $26.50 for When a newly married couple fixes up two romantically challenged friends, crisis and comedy ensue in the wickedly funny Becky Shaw. From their first blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, the couple, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise audiences -- and themselves -- in this comedy thriller. A smash hit in its New York run and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Becky Shaw was written by Law & Order writer-producer Gina Gionfriddo and is directed at Round House by Patricia McGregor.
	Washington: $15.00 for Happy Hour Cruises ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for When the weather's warm, there's no better place to be than on the water. Start off your summertime evening by reveling in the delightfulness of a Happy Hour Cruise aboard the Patriot II, presented by DC Harbor Cruises. As sunset approaches, you'll be able to enjoy marvelous views of the nation's capital from the vantage point of a pair of interior and exterior decks. Relax and unwind for a full 90 minutes as you partake of the full onboard cash bar and concessions area.
	Alexandria: $13.50 for Comedy Zone Revue ($27.00 value) Full price: ($27.00 value) Our price: $13.50 for The Comedy Zone Revue features some of the East Coast's top touring comics, who hit the stage with one goal in mind: to make you laugh by any means necessary. Located in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, the old-school venue -- built in 1914 -- gets a new lease on life with laughs aplenty. With a wide range of comics setting up shop in Old Town, you won't want to miss this comedy hot spot!
	Alexandria: $52.80 for Nina's Dandy Dinner Cruise ($88.00 value) Full price: ($88.00 value) Our price: $52.80 for Cruise from historic old town Alexandria, Virginia, past the stunning national monuments and museums, to Georgetown and back to Alexandria on Nina's Dandy Dinner Cruise. Soak in the sights, including Washington's famous cherry blossom trees -- a gift from Japan in 1912 -- and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials while enjoying a four-course meal by candlelight, served table side, followed by dancing on the ship's elegant marble dance floor or under the stars on the upper deck. Live music welcomes you aboard and accompanies the dining experience.
	Laurel: $12.50 for Jonny Grave in Concert ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for D.C. bluesman Jonny Grave has been performing professionally since the age of 15. Growing up in a musical family, he discovered the blues early on in his musical career, and knew he'd found his home. With musical influences like R.L. Burnside, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Robert Johnson and Bukka White, he plays both his own arrangements of classic blues songs and original numbers. He also includes elements of primitive rock and roll in his sound, making his music one-of-a-kind.
	Washington: $14.00 for "Monuments by Moonlight" River Cruise ($28.00 value) Full price: ($28.00 value) Our price: $14.00 for While the grand structures of the nation's capital are stunning enough during the day, they're truly breathtaking at night. And there's no better way to see these awe-inspiring sights than on a moonlight cruise down the Potomac River. Marvel at the magnificent reflections of the monuments and more on this one-hour tour aboard the Harbor Belle, a comfortable sightseeing vessel from DC Cruises. Amenities include outdoor and indoor decks with panoramic views for soaking up the impressive vistas. This upscale cruise boat offers comfortable seating and bathrooms, as well as beverages at additional charge.
	Alexandria: $7.50 for "Jazz at Old Town Theater" ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for On Thursday nights, Old Town Theater welcomes leading touring musicians for an evening of world-class live jazz. From local legends and jazz veterans to the next generation of talented performers, the historic theater has distinguished itself as a premier venue to enjoy an exciting evening of jazz from some of the top musicians in the business. Old Town Theater is a true Alexandria landmark, and has hosted everything from vaudeville acts and iconic concerts to women's sufferage rallies and silent movie screenings in its nearly 100 year history. Please see the full event description for detailed concert information.
	Arlington: $17.50 for "No Man's Land" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for WSC Avant Bard performs Harold Pinter's haunting yet comedic drama No Man's Land. Spooner and Hirst, two aging writers who meet in a pub, return to Hirst's home for a late-night session of drinking, witty banter and sinister power games. Originated by British theater legends John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson, the characters of Spooner and Hirst pull the audience into a stream of consciousness that revisits their past literary achievements and failures, past associations, past escapades and past resentments in a profound, booze-soaked meditation on life, death and everything in between.
	Washington: $7.50 for Monuments by Moonlight Walking Tour ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for See some of our monuments and memorials on the National Mall during this two-hour walking tour. You'll learn about neoclassical architecture, modern sculpture, United States history and even hear funny tales as you watch the lights come up in the Federal City. As you walk between memorials, you'll learn their stories before having time to explore the sites by yourself. You'll visit the National World War II Memorial, District of Columbia War Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Lincoln Memorial. Both the Washington Monument and Thomas Jefferson Memorial are seen and discussed from a distance.
	Washington: $15.00 for "The Gargoyle Who Ate D.C." ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for Many of us never take the time to look up at the buildings around us, but if we did, we'd notice that some of them are sporting spectacular gargoyles. On this walking tour of Washington, D.C., you'll explore the gargoyles that guard and protect the National Cathedral, as well as some of the carvings that decorate the largest church in the Washington area. Tour guide Mark was good friends with Constantine Seferlis, one of the stone carvers who created more than 100 of the monsters, saints, dogs, birds and other creatures featured on the building. One carver's notorious hot temper even led to his likeness being portrayed as a devil whose head explodes in a mushroom cloud! Don't forget your binoculars so you can spot those gargoyles that are lurking way up high.
	North Bethesda: $30.50 for "Carmina Burana" ($61.00 value) Full price: ($61.00 value) Our price: $30.50 for The National Philharmonic presents a musical performance of cosmic proportions at the Music Center at Strathmore. The orchestra will perform along with the National Philharmonic Chorale and three talented soloists to present Carmina Burana. Carl Orff's thrilling, instantly recognizable cantata is one of the 20th century's most popular and enduring works. This visceral, intoxicating piece is best known for its massive and haunting movement "O Fortuna," which has served as background music for dramatic moments in countless movies and commercials. The Philharmonic will also perform Three Poems by Henri Michaux, composed by Witold Lutoslawski, Poland's most celebrated composer of the last century. The piece contains echoes of Lutoslawski's musical inspirations, Debussy and Stravinsky and is considered a masterpiece of avant garde choral writing.
	Arlington: $10.00 for Tour of Arlington Cemetery With Special Visit to Fort Myer Stables ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Join Speed of Life Tours for a special three-hour walking tour through Arlington Cemetery, our nation's most sacred resting place. See a member of the U.S. Army's elite Honor Guard standing watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns and other sites along the way before venturing on to Fort Myer to get a special behind-the-scenes look at the rarely seen U.S. Army's last horse unit. The Caisson Unit at Fort Myer contains a stable of more than two dozen special horses that pull the caisson during funerals held at Arlington Cemetery. Meet and pet these beautiful horses that serve the Honor Guard in this humble duty.
	Washington: $8.00 for Live Jazz at Twins ($16.00 value) Full price: ($16.00 value) Our price: $8.00 for For over 23 years, Twins Jazz has provided a friendly and welcoming venue for local jazz lovers to enjoy local and national acts. Located in the heart of the U Street entertainment district, Twins Jazz regularly features the most innovative jazz artists in Washington, plus touring musicians from across the country. This warm, intimate club features traditional jazz performers and fine dining, with a menu that includes a combination of American, Ethiopian and Caribbean cuisine. Some of their past performers include Stevie Wonder, Shirley Horn, Bobby Sanchez, Amiri Baraka and many more.
	Washington: $100.00 for "One Night With Janis Joplin" 4th of July ($108.00 value) Full price: ($108.00 value) Our price: $100.00 for One Night With Janis Joplin adds some actual Fourth of July fireworks to the musical ones produced on stage, with a post-show barbeque buffet on the Arena Stage terrace -- a prime viewing spot for the famed pyrotechnics launched on the National Mall. First up is the show, a part-concert, part-theatrical event that captures Janis Joplin's life and legacy in all its live intensity. Mary Bridget Davies stars as the rock legend in a performance that has audiences dancing in the aisles and critics raving. Featuring powerful musical numbers including "Piece of My Heart, "Summertime" and "Mercedes Benz," as well as one song Joplin never formally recorded, One Night boasts a full band and a cast including Sabrina Elayne Carten, who plays Bessie Smith, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. After the performance, you'll move outside the theater for food and drinks, along with the fireworks viewing. Please see the full event description for the buffet menu.
	Washington: $5.00 for Locally Grown Festival ($10.00 value) Full price: ($10.00 value) Our price: $5.00 for In its second season of supporting the burgeoning playwriting community in the Washington, D.C. area, the Locally Grown Festival is back for another year of promoting and exposing gifted young talents to the public. This year features workshop readings of newly-minted pieces from a crop of writers, including Allyson Currin, Randy Baker, DW Gregory, Liz Maestri and Malcom Pelles. For more information about each writer's workshop, please see the event description. Discover the next wave of local talent and help support creativity during this celebration of the arts.
	Arlington: $15.00 for "Gentlemen's Club/Club de Caballeros" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for In the hilarious -- and bordering on grotesque -- comedy Gentlemen's Club/Club de Caballeros, four men who suffer for love and have broken hearts seek to recover what they have lost by any means necessary. Join this quartet as they move to the front of the eternal battle -- the search for love! This Spanish production with English surtitles is a U.S. premiere after leaving audiences in stitches around the world. Join the laughs as these hapless "lovers" try to turn their romantic fortunes around.
	Washington: $8.00 for "La Fête de la Musique" ($16.00 value) Full price: ($16.00 value) Our price: $8.00 for For more than a decade, the French-American Cultural Foundation has thrown its own street music and dance festival to celebrate the summer solstice, following a beloved French tradition. This year, some 50 bands and performers are set to entertain with rock, pop, jazz, world music and more in the gorgeous gardens of La Maison Française and the Embassy of France. Each ticket to this lively outdoor event admits two people, and the fest features activities for the kids, with plenty of food and drink available for purchase and DJ entertainment to keep the party going after dark.
	Arlington: $6.00 for "Sleeping Beauty" ($12.00 value) Full price: ($12.00 value) Our price: $6.00 for Encore Stage & Studio presents a light and dreamy version of the much-loved fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, starring a talented cast of youngsters ages nine to 18. Perfect for kids four and older, it's the story of the beautiful baby Briar Rose, whose parents the King and Queen invite the entire kingdom to celebrate their daughter's birth. But an evil witch puts a sleeping spell on the princess, who'll snooze her life away unless she receives a kiss from a true love.
	Washington: $11.00 for Dance Place ($22.00 value) Full price: ($22.00 value) Our price: $11.00 for Dance Place celebrates its 30th year as a community cultural and arts leader in D.C.'s Brookland neighborhood by continuing its ongoing series of exciting and thought-provoking performances and premieres. The wide range of works features both emerging and world-class choreographers, troupes and solo dancers in accomplished displays of physical grace and movement. Please see the event description for details on specific performances.
	Washington: $14.00 for Happy Hour on the Potomac ($28.00 value) Full price: ($28.00 value) Our price: $14.00 for Take a break from your hectic day and unwind with this trip aboard the Harbour Belle on a Happy Hour Cruise down the spectacular Potomac River. This 90-minute sail features fantastic views of D.C., national monuments and beautiful parks, set to the upbeat music sounds of the Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx and more. The onboard cash bar, with drink specials aplenty, will help you start the evening right. Enjoy the warm summer evenings on the water with this fun-filled cruise down one of the country's most scenic rivers.
	Washington: $12.50 for "Jazz at the Atlas" ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for Get your jazz on at the historic Atlas Theater. With scheduled performances from leading touring musicians, this new music series is sure to inspire and elevate the spirit. The series includes D.C. legends, jazz veterans from around the nation and beyond, plus the next generation of adventurous young performers who are exploring and expanding the boundaries of jazz today. The Atlas seeks to nurture the artistic growth of artists while also establishing a community-centered venue, and Jazz at the Atlas has earned a reputation as an exciting and enriching series.
	Washington: $60.76 for Spirit Cruises' Buffet Cruises ($101.27 value) Full price: ($101.27 value) Our price: $60.76 for Step aboard the Spirit ship for unparalleled cruising fun on the Potomac River. Dine on a delicious buffet meal, dance to Top 40, country and R&B hits from the DJ, enjoy Broadway-quality entertainment from the professional waitstaff -- who sing while they serve -- and catch breathtaking views of the Potomac River and the historic sights of our nation's capital. Soak in the fresh air, sip on delicious cocktails and see the spectacular monuments of D.C. by day or illuminated by night on this special 3-hour excursion.
	North Bethesda: $30.50 for Wagner 200th Anniversary ($61.00 value) Full price: ($61.00 value) Our price: $30.50 for Enjoy 10 selections from Richard Wagner's best-known operas during this commemorative concert. Hardcore Wagner fans and novices alike will enjoy the performance as conductor Piotr Gajewski leads the National Philharmonic Orchestra through favorite compositions, including the instantly familiar Ride of the Valkyries. Born on May 22, 1813, Wagner remains a controversial figure, but his influence on 20th century composition and theater has been profound. The orchestra will also perform the preludes to The Flying Dutchman and Die Meistersinger along with several more works. Please see the full description for the scheduled program.
	Herndon: $10.00 for "RED" ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Elden Street Players presents the Tony-winning drama Red by playwright and screenwriter John Logan (Any Given Sunday, The Aviator). Director Gloria DuGan, whose production of Blood Brothers won a WATCH Award, helms this biographical play about contemporary artist Mark Rothko, during a time in his life when he is battling his inner demons as well as a prickly new assistant and the volatile and often fickle art world. As he confronts these obstacles, he also labors to complete a series of grand-scale (and now world-famous) paintings for the Four Seasons luxury restaurant in late-'50s New York.
	Arlington: $12.50 for Comedy Zone Revue ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for The Comedy Zone Revue features some of the East Coast's top touring comics, headlining a bill which includes live jazz from The Old Dominion Trio, plus dancers, magicians, and other variety performers. Adding to the experience, Windows Over Washington Restaurant, located on the 14th floor of the Doubletree Hotel, offers a delicious menu, beautiful decor and an amazing view of the city lights below.
	Washington: $12.50 for Amandine Beyer & Gli Incogniti ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.50 for One of the finest Baroque violinists of her generation, Amandine Beyer possesses a fierce dedication to authentic performance that shows in every facet of her work, from embracing modernist works to the artistically faithful "chin off" playing style she uses. During this regal concert at the French Embassy, Beyer and her group of talented musicians, Gli Incogniti, will perform an array of Austrian music from the 17th century. The ensemble has played at some of the top concert halls and festivals around the globe, and you'll get to hear firsthand these stirring interpretations of chamber favorites.
	Washington: $22.50 for "Baby Universe" ($42.00 value) Full price: ($42.00 value) Our price: $22.50 for New York City-based visual theater company Wakka Wakka Productions brings its whimsical puppet odyssey Baby Universe to Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre. It's sometime in the future, and the government is working furiously to save the population of an unnamed, dying planet in a dying universe. The sun is in its final days, and the few remaining souls live primarily in bunkers and have resorted to cannibalism. Destruction looms imminent. In a race against the clock, scientist-generated "baby universes" are being placed in the care of lonely spinsters in the hope that one might nurture to maturity a universe capable of birthing a planet that can support the relocation of the entire population. This captivating futuristic fable features 30 puppets, animation, a space-age score and an irresistible robot based on Stephen Hawking. The New York Times called the show "funny and poignant ... magical and refreshing." Baby Universe was developed in association with Nordland Visual Theatre.
	Rockville: $12.00 for "The Red Mill" ($24.00 value) Full price: ($24.00 value) Our price: $12.00 for The Red Mill, one of Broadway's earliest blockbusters, makes a triumphant return to the stage thanks to The Victorian Lyric Opera Company's lavish revival at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Babes in Toyland composer Victor Herbert had an immediate and enduring smash hit with his 1906 operetta focused on the adventures of "Kid Conner" and "Con Kidder," two American vaudevillians abroad in Europe. Caught trying to skip out on their bill at a Dutch inn, Kid and Con find themselves stranded in Holland ... and embroiled in local drama. A cook who dreams of the stage, forbidden love and a supposedly haunted windmill all feature in this lively precursor to the American musical. Felicity Ann Brown directs a 30-person cast in a spectacle of comedy, drama and song, including numbers like "Every Day is Lady's Day with Me," "The Streets of New York," "You Never Can Tell About a Woman," and "Because You're You."
	Arlington: $10.00 for "Weekend Uncensored" ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for The Comedy Zone presents Weekend Uncensored, a late-night stand-up show in an incredible setting. Featuring no content restrictions of any kind, the show frequently finds top national headliners and D.C.'s best up-and-coming comics giving you their most outrageous material. As an added and atypical bonus, Weekend Uncensored is held in the aptly named Windows Over Washington restaurant, a venue that offers incredibly picturesque nighttime views of Washington, D.C., the Potomac River and Reagan Airport. Take a look between gasps of laughter.
	Washington: $6.00 for "Myths & Legends" ($12.00 value) Full price: ($12.00 value) Our price: $6.00 for Mythological beings and legendary tales will be the subject of the Six Degree Singers' spring concert. In addition to works by Ravel, Brahms and more, the program will feature the winner of the ensemble's 2013 Young Composer's Competition. Six Degree Singers is a 35-member choir comprised of young adult performers dedicated to making quality music and staging concerts, volunteer events and music education programs throughout the Washington area. Six Degree Singers have performed at festivals and venues including the Silver Spring Loy Krathong Thai Festival and the Chesapeake-Potomac Invitational Bonspiel, an annual curling event.
	Washington: $15.00 for "Scandal Tour 2013: 25th Anniversary" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for Get on the bus with the comedy troupe Gross National Product, who will highlight the lowlifes in the sordid D.C. political scene on their Scandal Tour 2013: 25th Anniversary edition. The updated tour starts at the Ben Franklin Statue (one of the "fondling" fathers) and explores a host of dirty deeds, including Watergate, the Fast and Furious scandal, Anthony Wiener, Gary Hart's townhouse and the Supreme Court. Just recently added are the latest scandals involving the Associated Press, the Internal Revenue Service and the 113 Congress. With a deft, funny group of political impersonators providing pointed commentary, the Scandal Tour is a must-take ride for political junkies and those who want to experience a different side of D.C.
	Bethesda: $11.00 for "The Magic Finger" ($22.00 value) Full price: ($22.00 value) Our price: $11.00 for Imagination Stage presents The Magic Finger, adapted from a story by popular children's author Roald Dahl. The Magic Finger is the story of Lucy, an 8-year old with a strong sense of justice who has been gifted a "magic" index finger that helps her right the wrongs she sees around her. When Lucy sees something she thinks is unfair, she points her magic finger at the problem, and it causes all sorts of mischief. One day, when visiting a friend's farm, Lucy sees the family shoot some ducks. Horrified, she points her magic finger at the family and everything is turned topsy turvey. The farmers become miniature people with duck wings while the ducks grow large and sprout arms. But it's not easy for anyone involved -- the ducks have to adjust to human life, including TV, telephones and bathtubs, while the farmers have to nest in a tree and learn to survive in the wild. It's up to Lucy to make things right again.
	Washington: $15.00 for "Red Bastard" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for An international fringe festival favorite in the bold performance style called Bouffon, Red Bastard is a subversively hilarious (and very adult) melding of performance art, interactive improv, stand-up comedy and physical clowning under the guise of a master class in acting. The bulbous and rude ruby-hued comic character Red Bastard is the creation of Eric Davis, a former Cirque du Soleil clown and winner of the 2009 Golden Nose for New York's Clown of the Year. Watch and "learn" as Red Bastard lures you, his students, into raw conversation featuring traps, rewards and catch-22's in this absurdly sadistic masterclass. You'll be charmed and disarmed, shocked and seduced.
	Falls Church: $49.00 for Harlem Globetrotter Summer Clinic ($99.00 value) Full price: ($99.00 value) Our price: $49.00 for This two-hour basketball clinic with the Harlem Globetrotters gives kids aged 6-12 a hands-on experience with members of the most entertaining basketball team in America. They will brush up on the fundamentals of the game and improve their skills in an environment that is all about having fun and keeping a positive attitude. During the clinic, kids will run through shooting, passing and dribbling drills, play games and experience a little Globetrotter basketball with members of the team. Motivational talks on character development and bullying prevention by the players will impart self-confidence and a good example that kids can take with them when they return to school. And of course, you can't have the Globetrotters without a demonstration of their amazing basketball tricks. Each kid will also be given their own certificate with their Globetrotters nickname and two ticket vouchers that can be used for any 2014 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour game.
	Silver Spring: $6.00 for "Myths & Legends" ($12.00 value) Full price: ($12.00 value) Our price: $6.00 for Mythological beings and legendary tales will be the subject of the Six Degree Singers' spring concert. In addition to works by Ravel, Brahms and more, the program will feature the winner of the ensemble's 2013 Young Composer's Competition. Six Degree Singers is a 35-member choir comprised of young adult performers dedicated to making quality music and staging concerts, volunteer events and music education programs throughout the Washington area. Six Degree Singers have performed at festivals and venues including the Silver Spring Loy Krathong Thai Festival and the Chesapeake-Potomac Invitational Bonspiel, an annual curling event.
	Frederick: $12.75 for "Pickle My Monkey" ($25.50 value) Full price: ($25.50 value) Our price: $12.75 for This slapstick farce follows the disaster-prone exploits of three roommates after one of them brings home a seductive grifter. The night before his girlfriend's art opening, Bobby makes a terrible decision by letting the mysterious femme fatale into his home where she quickly turns philosopher/stoner Hank and awkward conspiracy theorist Jeff against each other. As Bobby gets caught up in the web of lies, the situation turns dire when a hitman shows up looking for the con artist. Maryland Ensemble Theatre's new, original production delivers quick-witted humor along with biting social commentary, plus a briefcase full of cash and a talking chimp.
	Washington: $25.00 for Tour of the Korea, Vietnam and Lincoln Memorials ($50.00 value) Full price: ($50.00 value) Our price: $25.00 for This three-hour guided walking tour helps you explore the three memorials that frame the western edge of the National Mall, both from a historical perspective and through the lens of a camera. You'll start at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which has been the site of celebrations and demonstrations since its 1922 dedication. As you learn to get the best photographs that include this iconic memorial, you'll also examine its unique architecture. Then it's on to the Vietnam Wall, which serves as a vivid reminder of loss with its 58,272 names of deceased soldiers etched into the black marble. And the Korean War Memorial depicts 19 soldiers walking through a field, warily watching for the enemy. These life-sized soldiers give visitors the feeling of walking among the brave men who served from 1950 to 1953. While the tour focuses on the Korea, Vietnam and Lincoln Memorials, you'll also walk to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool, the World War II Memorial, D.C. World War I Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
	North Bethesda: $10.00 for CityDance Conservatory Dancers ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for The talented youths who make up the CityDance Conservatory show off their stuff in an exciting evening of dance on the main stage at the Music Center at Strathmore. This performance will highlight the challenging fusion of contemporary, fusion and classical dance learned during the 2012-13 season by the burgeoning performers. Featuring works from faculty choreographers Robert J. Priore, Christopher K. Morgan, Junichi Fukuda and guests Janice Botelho and Alex Neoral, this will be a night showcasing the power and beauty of the art.
	Washington: $25.00 for Capitol Hill Photo Tour ($50.00 value) Full price: ($50.00 value) Our price: $25.00 for Explore one of the most historically significant and picturesque parts of the nation's capital with this three-hour photo tour of Capitol Hill. Throughout this fact-filled tour, you'll learn why Lady Freedom faces away from downtown, what the building underneath the capitol building's dome was originally used for and where to locate a notable spring that includes drinking fountains and 21 seats for visitors. After circling Congress' home and seeing the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, you'll head down to the Ulysses S. Grant monument, which includes breathtaking cavalry and artillery charges, and finish the tour with a stroll through the United States Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in North America. Along the way, your knowledgable tour guide will also share some great techniques for capturing the best photos of these historic sites.
	Washington: $15.00 for Seated Speed Dating ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $15.00 for This singles seated speed dating event starts with a relaxed mix-and-mingle, which gives you a chance to ease into things before the dating begins. Once everyone's there, the fun will start. Women will be seated at tables around the room and men will rotate from seat to seat, spending a few minutes chatting with each person. After about an hour of table-hopping, you'll have a chance to get up and mingle freely with the whole group, spending more time with those people you hit it off with the most. Within 48 hours after the event, the hosts will email you a link to the online system, where you can message your favorite people from the party, without anyone's personal contact info being revealed. It's a fun, safe way to meet tons of new people in the shortest time possible.

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