Going Out Guide: This Week's Best Free Events + March's Best Art

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, March 05, 2012 Free and easy events The promoters of the DC Tweed Ride and Seersucker Social have a new event — Saturday's Diamond Derby bike ride. Put on your finest "urban, functional, edgy" outfit and ride along. Also free this week: concerts, movies and the end of Intersections Festival. [ Read more ] March's best art All of this month's best exhibits. [ Read more ] Gurus' Picks Tequila and Mezcal Festival Justin Rude Starting Monday, March 5 | Over the next two weeks Oyamel offers cocktail sessions, tastings and pairing dinners. [ Read more ] Flamenco finale Jess Righthand Wednesday, March 7 | The annual Flamenco Festival at GW's Lisner Auditorium shows that Spain's captivating national dance is alive and well. See the Rafaela Carrasco dance company close out this year's celebration. [ Read more ] Spoon-fed Alex Baldinger Wednesday, March 7 | Few indie bands are more precise at their craft than Spoon, and few indie rock bands are better at sounding like Spoon than White Rabbits, who perform with Tennis and Daughter at the Black Cat. [ Read more ] War and peace Stephanie Merry Starting Wednesday, March 7 | The National Geographic Museum's new exhibit, "Samurai: The Warrior Transformed," includes swords, armor and photographs in a unique look at the evolution of Japanese samurai from feudal lords to warriors to cultural diplomats with an eye toward the West. [ Read more ] 'Color Me Obsessed' David Malitz Friday, March 9 | A documentary about cult-favorite rockers the Replacements has no music or live footage. The band's story is told exclusively through interviews with fans, many of them famous rockers. Catch it at the Black Cat. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide Don't miss the "immensely enjoyable" (Washington Post), "spellbinding" (Washingtonian), "stunning" (Washington Examiner) "must-see of the season" (MD Theatre Guide): RED. Only at Arena Stage. Now extended through March 11. Call 202-488-3300 or click here for tickets today. Strike up the band - The Music Man is coming to Arena Stage! Combine one fast-talking con-artist with one strait-laced librarian, combine with irresistible songs, incredible dance and (at least) 76 trombones and you've got a recipe for fun for the whole family. Click here for tickets today! BASIL TWIST Symphonie Fantastique March 29 - March 31. Basil Twist will perform his signature work Symphonie Fantastique in a 1,000-gallon water tank, in collaboration with pianist and NPR host Christopher O'Riley. 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