SOME COOL WEEKEND CULTURAL EVENTS! Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18 — International Gem and Jewelry Show — This weekend, the largest exhibition of gems, miner-als and jewelry in the world will make its way to the Dulles Expo and Conference Center. Loca-tion: Dulles Expo and Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA Cost: Free Website: intergem Saturday, August 17, 3:00 PM — 8:00 PM — A Taste of Barbados — The Embassy of Barbados will host a cultural celebration with rum, Bajan games and more. Location: The Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue, NW Washington, DC Cost: $35—$40 Web-site: atasteofbarbados2013.eventbrite Saturday, August 17, 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM — Asia After Dark: Chinese Martial Arts — Experience a night dedicated to martial-arts with performances and visuals, DJ legends Hop Fu, curator tours, art activities, kung fu-themed cocktails, and food trucks, Location: Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Dr SW & 12th St SW Washington, DC Cost: $15—$30 Web-site: asia.si.edu/asiaafterdark Sunday, August 18, 12:00 PM — Pakistan Independence Day — A full program of activates awaits attendees for this celebration of Pakistan’s founding. Music, color guard ceremonies, cricket games, children’s rides and a host of other events will mark the occasion. Location: Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr. Centreville, VA Cost: Free Website: pakistanfestivalusa Sunday, August 18, 8:00 PM — Miss Saigon — The Signature Thea-ter presents its adaptation of the famed musical exploring the ongoing impact of love, loss and the collision of cultures during the Vietnam War. Performances run through September 22nd. Location: Signature Thea-ter, 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA Cost: $40—$87 Website: signature-theatre.org
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:50:37 +0000
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