Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/events en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:17 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:17 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/National-Geographic-Annual-Warehouse-Sale-70629492.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:36 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/shopping+bag+street+generic.JPG
The D.C. Armory is stuffed with merch up to 90 percent off.

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Plus, hip-hop at Marvin and drink deals at Lima Lounge.

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Plus, R. Kelly at DAR and an early holiday kickoff.

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Plus, Hudson's Sinatra Night and music trivia at BlackFinn.

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Things got a tad crazy for Jack Evans during a ride with Mayor Fenty.

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Thanksgiving tweets raise money to give Tanzanian students computers.

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Thrill yourself.

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Yes, this is a real thing.

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Hey, who needs an iPod with visitors like these?

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Public Enemy helped the homeless and entertained the masses in D.C.

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A re-creation of Tim Russert's office will be on display at the Newseum.

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Hey, they're not called the Eighth Wonder of the World for nothin'.

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China's Terra Cotta Warriors have been dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World. Visit 15 of them at the National Geographic Museum.

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Plus, DJ Roxy Cottontail and Caps vs. Canadiens.

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Plus, a Mediterranean World Tour and the Black Cat's Right Round Mashup.

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Plus, we love all these Sunday Funday happy hours.

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Arlington's "Office Space" film fest is more fun than a Jump to Conclusions mat. (That mat is just a horrible, horrible idea.)

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They'll be home for Christmas, or whatever holiday you celebrate in December.

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Sarah Palin's book tour makes a stop in our area.

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The winner in the category of Best Entrance to a Concert goes to...

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First Carrie Prejean disses D.C., and now ... Blago? Oh the humanity.

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Staff vows to put out this week's issue, after all.

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The D.C. Rollergirls strut their stuff on the oval.

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The D.C. Rollergirls play hard, fight harder.

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Get your mind out of the gutter. We're talking telescopes, people.

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So we're not New York, and we're deffo not Hollywood, but celebs ARE allowed to visit the District. And believe it or not, they do! Here are some celebs you may have missed around town recently.

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This picture is a lot scarier than reality.

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Up, in the sky! It's a meteor shower!

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Watch out, chaps! Vintage glamour and stylish rides are about to hit D.C. streets.

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Chinese artisans carve a winter wonderland out of ice at National Harbor.

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America's favorite childhood show celebrates 40 years of educational programming.

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The fourth Lincoln bicentennial penny is launched in the face of cold and rainy weather.

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If you like live music, the next week or so is a gold mine.

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Quoth the bartender, drink Raven Lager?

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A new Fillmore Music Hall is coming to downtown Silver Spring.

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Check out some cute new chicks at the National Zoo.

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Carrie Prejean skips an event and an interview in D.C.

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Enjoy some free airport WiFi this holiday season from Google.

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Friday the 13th doesn't have to be scary if you're at the Swedish Embassy on K Street.

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The tree and its location was once a secret. Now you can even tweet about it.

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Scientists respond to crazy people's concerns over the new 2012 movie.

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Local icon Jim Henson's hand puppets still have an affect on children after 40 years.

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Maybe cameras will have the opposite affect on Barry that they do on "regular" folks.

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Cover your ears: Edi Gathegi and Jamie Campbell Bower -- two actors from The Twilight Saga: New Moon -- are stopping by Fair Oaks Mall today.

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