Going Out Guide: This Week's Best Free Events + Emancipation Day Events

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, April 16, 2012 Best free events this week Free this week: Noted authors (including three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman) and book lovers descend on Bethesda for the Bethesda Literary Festival and the St. Andrew's Society of Washington D.C. celebrates Scottish heritage. [ Read more ] Emancipation Day A parade and fireworks are on tap to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Emancipation Day. [ Read more ] Gurus' Picks Ai Weiwei's zodiac David Malitz Opens Thursday, April 19 | The Hirshhorn's Sculpture Garden will host 12 Zodiac-inspired animal heads designed by the provocative Chinese artist. [Read more] Sister Sparrow's classic funk Jess Righthand Thursday, April 19 | Marked by a robust horn section and the soulful vocals of frontwoman Arleigh Kincheloe, this Brooklyn-based ensemble plays classic funk with a gritty twist. They perform with Chris Jacobs Band at the Hamilton. [Read more] Art on the waterfront Lavanya Ramanathan Thursday, April 19-Sunday April 29 | The Water Street Project, a new pop-up gallery at the Georgetown Waterfront is about to become the go-to space for everything from art openings to local bands to a fashion blogger's party. [ Read more ] Have a blast Stephanie Merry Saturday, April 21 | Head to Anacostia's new art space the Lightbox for Cherry Blast, an evening of music, art installations, drinks and dancing. [Read more] Aw, shucks Fritz Hahn Saturday, April 21 | Hank's Oyster Bar is one of the best places to savor a plate of oysters. Its annual Oyster Fest, which features all-you-can-eat bivalves and all-you-can-drink draft beer at both the Dupont Circle and Alexandria restaurants, is always a blast. [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