Going Out Guide: What's Open and What's Closed + The July 4th Guide

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, July 02, 2012 What's open, what's closed As the Washington area recovers from the weekend storms, the Going Out Guide blog is filled with news about closings and cancelations — and some ideas for places to go to escape the heat, including Imagination Stage. [Read more] A festive Fourth Find fireworks and concerts in our July Fourth guide. [Read more] Gurus' Picks The hoppiest time of year Fritz Hahn Through Sunday, July 15 | Are you a fan of big, hoppy beers? For the next two weeks, every draft line at all three Pizzeria Paradiso locations will be pouring India Pale Ales. [Read more] Hip-hop fireworks David Malitz Wednesday, July 4 | A handful of rap's biggest names -- including T.I., Young Jeezy and T-Pain -- descend on RFK Stadium for a massive July 4 concert. [Read more] The soundtrack of our lives Brandon Weigel Saturday, July 7 | John Williams created the soundtracks for "Star Wars," "E.T.," and many other films we hold dear. At Wolf Trap this weekend, the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington Chorus perform selections from Williams's legendary career. [Read more] Artistic up-and-comers Stephanie Merry Starts Saturday, July 7 | Conner Contemporary opens its annual "Academy" exhibition, which throws the spotlight on recent graduates of local MFA and BFA programs who might just be the next big thing. [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! 2012 William Kapell International Piano Competition and Festival. Two weeks of soul-stirring music. One grand celebration of the piano. July 7 – 21. Click here to learn more! THE ANIMALS & CHILDREN TOOL TO THE STREETS Part Charles Dickens, Part Tim Burton, with live music, witty performances, and stunning interaction between animation and live actors, this acclaimed London Company 1927's show, is a graphic novel burst into life! Now Playing at The Studio Theatre! Click here for tickets today! 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