Going Out Guide: D.C.'s Pieces of Black History + Best Restaurants for Vegetarians

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, January 26, 2012 Pieces of black history Lavanya Ramanathan Often-overlooked objects — sculpture, paintings, a carousel — tell personal stories about struggles and success. [Read more] Photos: Eye-opening artifacts Weekend's best From monster trucks to the National Gallery's French paintings. [Read more] News & Reviews Got Plans? Join the Gurus at 1 p.m. on Thursday when vegan advocate Erica Meier discusses the area's best meat-free restaurants. Make a date for cooking class Dating By Kris Coronado | Romance sizzles while dough rises at Cookology's cooking class for couples. [Read more] Subs worth hunting down Restaurants By Justin Rude | Sure, the Italian Store is known for its pizza. But the old-school deli counter serves up fantastic Philadelphia-style cold-cut subs. [Read more] Jack of all trades Bars & Clubs By Fritz Hahn | The Hamilton tries to do it all: The downtown behemoth boasts multiple bars, fresh sushi, a supper club-style concert hall holding almost 400 people and round-the-clock service in its dining room. [Read more] A beatbox classic Theater By Stephanie Merry | The story of Pinocchio gets a fresh hip-hop remix in Imagination Stage's "P.Nokio." [Read more] An intimate sound redefined Music By Moira E. McLaughlin | Neo-folk singer Laura Gibson has broadened her delicate sound on her new album "La Grande," but the deeply poetic lyrics remain. [Read more] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide KRONOS QUARTET - ALIM QASIMOV ENSEMBLE. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 8PM. $45. The foremost mugham singers, adventurous instrumentalists and an ancient musical form. A rare USA tour by Azerbaijan's celebrated vocalists! CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Celebrating 10 Years in the Company of Extraordinary Minds. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. 301.405.ARTS. Click here for tickets! Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Two uncommon men working toward one common goal: equality. Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of NECESSARY SACRIFICES, a captivating depiction of the struggle for a post-emancipation world. Click here for tickets! ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH JEAN YVES-THIBAUDET. Friday, February 10 at 8PM. $45. Orpheus performs without a conductor, conveying the intimacy of chamber music at orchestral proportions. CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. 301.405.ARTS. Click here for tickets! Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy