The Tundra Book: A tale of the Chucki People |
The Tundra Book: A Tale of Vukvukai, the Little Rock presents a rare and stunning documentary about the lives of the Chuchki people who inhabit a remote Russian peninsula in the Artic Circle, leaving them virtually isolated from modern life. By Director – Aleksei Vakhrushev
Date: March 16th – 7:30p.m.
Location: National Geographic Live!
1600M Street, NW Washington DC
Admission: $10 |
Adventures in Travel Expo |
This is the nation’s largest active and adventure travel show, featuring a wide range of destinations around the world. Learn about travel packages and tours and attend educational seminars by renowned National Geographic photographers.
Dates: March 17th- 10:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
March 18th – 11:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location: Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, Washington DC |
Japanese Street Festival (National Cherry Blossom Festival) |
There will be a Japanese Street Festival in Washington DC to celebrate Japanese culture during the Cherry Blossom Festival. It will include 6 blocks of Japanese performances, 20 Japanese and Asian restaurants, cultural exhibits and vendors selling Japanese products.
Date: April 14th -11:a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Location: 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC |
Thai Restaurant Week |
| In Celebration of the Thai New Year, Thai restaurants along with the Royal Thai Embassy will be sponsoring an opportunity to taste distinctive dishes and receive discounts at participating restaurants. Songkran is a time for cleansing and renewal in Thailand.
Dates: April 11-17th
Location: For participating Restaurants click on this link:
http://dc.about.com/od/thairestaurant1/a/Thai-Restaurant-Week.htm |
Cinco de Mayo Festival |
Come celebrate Mexican culture during the Cinco de Mayo festival in Washington DC. Authentic and live music, salsa, meringue, mambo, cha-cha dances will be preformed, arts and crafts, workshops, food and games will be provided and it’s all free!
Date: May 5th – 12:00-6:00p.m.
Location: National Mall (Closest metro is the Smithsonian) |
Music of Iraq – Two Rivers Middle Eastern Ensemble |
Two Rivers six-piece group of Middle Eastern and Western instruments that combines jazz with maqam. Date: May 11th and 12th – 7:30p.m.
Location: Iraqi Cultural Center 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington DC
Admission: $80 including Middle Eastern buffet/wine |
Passport DC – Around the World Embassy Tour |
The cultural Tourism DC showcases Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks and exhibits. The complete schedule will be available at www.passportdc.org.
Dates: May 5th – 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m. – Around the World Embassy Tour
May 12th – 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. – Shortcut to Europe: European Union Embassies’ Open House
May 19th – 10:a.m.-7:00p.m. – Asian Heritage Festival – Fiesta Asia Locations: Washington D.C |
DC Carribean Carnival |
The colorful parade features 30 participating groups representing the Caribbean, Latin America and the Diaspora. Dance to the sound of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, African, Haitian, Latin and Steelband music. There will also be a “Tropical Arena” with food, craft and live performances from local and international artists.
Date: June 25th – 11:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Location: Howard Center Parking Facility, Georgia Avenue and Bryant Street NW Washington, DC
Admission: $10 per person |
