Going Out Guide: Most Gorgeous Gardens + Welcome, Discovery

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, April 19, 2012 Beyond the garden variety Amy Orndorff Escape the everyday and explore over-the-top extravagance in the area's lush gardens. [Read more] 'Song 1' concert at the Hirshhorn Earth Day on the Mall Weekend's best This weekend, welcome space shuttle Discovery to its new home. Plus, a new gallery pops up in Georgetown, and dance pros lead classes in Dupont Circle. [Read more] News & Reviews Cocktails on tap Bars & Clubs By Fritz Hahn | Local bars Jack Rose and the Passenger have traded beers for spirits on their taps. [Read more] Sweetly free-spoken Music By Jess Righthand | Don't let Nellie McKay's lovely voice fool you — she's no bubble-gum pop princess. [Read more] Across the pond, on H Street Restaurants By Alex Baldinger | Come to the Queen Vic wearing your favorite European soccer jersey and ready to chow down on a 12-ounce slab of roast beef. [Read more] Tango to move you Theater By S. Alexandra Russell | QuinTango pays tribute to legendary singer Carlos Garden at Gala Hispanic Theatre. [Read more] Art that feels fresh Museums By Michael O'Sullivan | "Next," featuring works by graduating students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design, offers a preview of tomorrow's hotshots. [Read more] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide 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! UMD School of Music, Maryland Opera Studio and UMD Symphony Orchestra - The Art of Argento - A Celebration of Composer Dominick Argento's Works. Join the School of Music in celebrating American composer Dominick Argento. Faculty, guest artists and students are featured in fully staged operas, recitals and vocal concerts. Click here for tickets! Family Days at the National Air and Space Museum. Saturday, March 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Kites of Asia at the Museum in Washington, DC. Women in Aviation and Space at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Activities include storytelling, hands-on activities, demonstrations and more. Click here for more. 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