Two Local Favorites Return: Howard Theatre + Black Tambourine

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, April 05, 2012 The Howard Theatre reborn Lavanya Ramanathan Once the nucleus of Washington's Black Broadway, this glamorous performance space at Seventh and T streets NW is set to reopen its doors and shine again after three decades in the dark. [Read more] Specials for the first Nats game Chef Isabella pops up at Tackle Box Weekend's best This weekend catch two two-night festivals of indie music, Paper Airplane Day at the College Park Aviation Museum, a staging of "Rapunzel" and a performance by the Screaming Females. [Read more] News & Reviews Sunday SpeakEasy Bars & Clubs By Lavanya Ramanathan | Twice-a-month cabarets with New York drag performer Joey Arias attract sell-out crowds. [Read more] Name that restaurant Restaurants By Justin Rude | Help restaurateur Aaron Gordon name his new 14th Street tavern and get a dish named after you, an invite to a party and the chance to see your creation above the door. [Read more] Black Tambourine's brief reunion Music By David Malitz | After a 20-year hiatus, the local early '90s indie pop quartet is back. [Read more] 'Rapunzel' Theater By Lavanya Ramanathan | At Imagination Stage, a makeover for the old Grimms' tale about the damsel with flowing locks. [Read more] Jenny Mullins and Sarah Knobel Museums By Michael O'Sullivan | Hamiltonian Gallery's latest exhibition is all about surface. But it's what lies beneath that's more interesting in this thoughtful pairing. [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