Going Out Guide: This Week's Best Free Events + April Theater Preview

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, April 02, 2012 Best free events this week Fireworks over the Southwest Waterfront and a panel discussion about former first lady Pat Nixon are two of this week's top no-cost events. [ Read more ] On stage in April The best of what's in D.C.-area theaters this month. [ Read more ] Gurus' Picks Fried joy Justin Rude Mondays | You can taste the nostalgia on Mondays (and Mondays only) when Chevy Chase neighborhood restaurant Blue 44 offers heaping plates of homestyle fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans. [Read more] 'What's Going On' tonight? Fritz Hahn Monday, April 2 | Before Marvin Gaye found worldwide fame, he sang around Washington with a band called the Marquees. On what would have been his 73rd birthday, members of the band join his brother for a tribute at Marvin. [Read more] Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company Jess Righthand Thursday-Friday, April 5-6 | Post critic Sarah Kaufman has called Dana Tai Soon Burgess the would-be "poet laureate of Washington dance." To celebrate his company's 20th year, the troupe performs four pieces from its past. [Read more] For the love of pop David Malitz Friday-Saturday, April 6-7 | Cult favorite fanzine Chickfactor marks its 20th anniversary with two nights of classic indie pop at Artisphere, including the first show in 20 years by early '90s D.C. noise-pop greats Black Tambourine. [Read more] See blossoms and stretch limbs Stephanie Merry Saturday, April 7 | It's an appropriate time for tree pose when yoga fans meet up for a free outdoor class that's part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. [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