Weekend Roundup January 29, 2015

International Spy Museum’s Spy Fest

January 30, 2015, 6-9 p.m. | $14 | kthomas@spymuseum.org | Tel: 202-654-2852 | Event Website

Through interactive, spy-related activities and booths, attendees will learn how to think like real secret agents as they assume new identities, decipher coded messages, analyze hand-written and satellite images, and detect liars by polygraph — all directly from experts in the field. Ages 5 and up.

Address: International Spy Museum, 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC.

Sugarloaf Craft Festivals

January 30-February 1, 2015 | Free | sugarloafinfo@SugarloafFest.com | Tel: 301-990-1400 | Event Business

Enjoy the crafts of 500 artists, including jewelry, wood, leather, clothing, sculpture, glass and more. Watch live entertainment and feast on a variety of foods.

Address: Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Place Center, Chantilly, VA

Weekend Mindfulness Retreat

January 30th, 2015 at 6-8 p.m. | $80 | monicadorhoi@yahoo.com | Tel: 202-407-4265

World Bank/IMF Staff Meditation Club you to a Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Led by the Meditation Teachers from the World Bank. No prior experience with meditation needed. All levels welcome. A ticket price is $80. No one will be turned away because of lack of funds.

There will be a second session on January 31st, 2015 at 10:00 a.m

Address: Courtyard Mariott, 20th Street & F Street, Washington DC, 20006

Chapter Two by Neil Simon

January 30th/31st, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. | $14-17 | Thunderous_Productions@hotmail.com | Tel: 301-937-4532 | Event Website

Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical Chapter Two offers the quick wit & humor Simon fans expect, but is often raw & downright tragic. It tells the stories of George-a novelist & recent widower-and Jennie, an actress & divorcee. The two are set up by their respective best friends, Leo & Faye. They play matchmakers to George & Jennie, while also planning trysts of their own. Will George & Jennie be able to deal with their pasts & keep up their new exuberant relationship?

Address: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd SE Washington, DC 20020

Jazz Masters with John Eaton: Richard Rodgers

January 31st, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. | $5-10 | evelyn.hill@fairfaxcounty.gov | Tel: 703-790-0123 | Event Website

Jazz pianist, musicologist, and humorist John Eaton brings his popular continuing education program to The Alden. Jazz Masters with John Eaton is an entertaining and insightful afternoon that combines Eaton’s peerless knowledge of the Great American Songbook, hilarious commentary, and elegant renditions of jazz standards, both popular and obscure.

Whether it was with Lorenz Hart or Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rogers made beautiful music. Come discover the man behind “Oklahoma!”

Address:The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101