Going Out Guide: Aerialists Drop Into D.C. Streets + Mother’s Day Dining

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, May 03, 2012 Look out below! Lavanya Ramanathan Keep your head up next week: Acrobats, punk bands and more are taking to D.C.'s streets and skies for a Kennedy Center festival. [Read more] Gallery: Acts you can't miss Hot tickets: Wilco + Enrique Iglesias Weekend's best This weekend, enjoy a Cinco de Mayo pool party, the Sundress Fest and a massive Curbside Cookoff. [Read more] News & Reviews Cinco de Mayo parties Bars & Clubs By Fritz Hahn | Cinco de Mayo may be an annual excuse for parties with tequila shots and oversize sombreros, but it's also a night to sample Mexican cuisine and fancy cocktails. And, hey, if you want to get your picture taken with a serape-wearing donkey, you can do that, too. [Read more] A Mother's Day brunch for every mom Restaurants By Justin Rude | Hurry — Mother's Day is just over a week away. You know Mom would be on top of this if it were up to her, so try to make an effort, folks. [Read more] Native son's success tale Music By Moira E. McLaughlin | Once upon a time, Takoma Park native Eric Hutchinson was lucky to get 50 people to come to one of his shows. Now he fills the 9:30 Club. [Read more] May theater preview Theater By Stephanie Merry | As Post theater critic Peter Marks noted, the Tony nominations offer up proof that Washington theater is gaining steam. Want to see for yourself? May is a busy month on area stages with a number of potentially thrilling shows. [Read more] 'Spring Solos' Museums By Michael O'Sullivan | Arlington Arts Center's "Spring Solos" show features strong work by five artists through June 10. [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