Weekend Roundup for August 20 to 23, 2015


Tonight Through Aug. 23 at Blues Alley: Tuck & Patti

The duo that is Tuck Andress and Patti Catchart will perform live at Blues Alley –1023 Wisconsin Ave. NW — tonight through Aug. 23 with shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Now Through Aug. 23: D.C. Restaurant Week

Summer’s D.C. Restaurant Week — hosted by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington — is an annual promotion of oldies but goodies and some newbies and continues through Sunday, Aug. 23. In Georgetown, the participating restaurants include Bistrot Lepic, Cafe Bonaparte, Cafe Milano, Clyde’s, Daily Grill, El Centro, Filomena, La Chaumiere, Malmaison, Morton’s Steakhouse, Sea Catch, Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place and Unum. There are special three-course, prix-fixe menus. Lunches are priced at $22; dinners, $35. Visit www.ramw.org/restaurantweek for more details.

Aug. 21: Disney in Concert at Wolf Trap

At 8 p.m., watch Disney magic light up the stage as your favorite songs from “Frozen,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more are sung live, with accompaniment by the Wolf Trap Orchestra and synchronized video from the movies displayed on huge screens. Wolf Trap, Filene Center,1551 Trap Road,Vienna, Virginia 22812. Wolftrap.org

Aug 21: ‘An Evening of Opera Arias: Love Songs and Duets’ at Heurich House

The Heurich House Museum is pleased to welcome Amici Vocal Ensemble for a salon-style performance of “An Evening of Opera Arias: Love Songs and Duets,” 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm., Friday, August 21

Aug. 22 Through Aug. 27: A Celebration of Chinese Opera at Katzen

The first-ever Chinese Opera mask exhibition in D.C. This event combines child workshops – the results of which will be showcased during the exhibit – and a collection of 3-D masks and other related artwork inspired by the theme of Chinese opera, such as photography, costume, paintings and more. Guests of the opening reception will have the opportunity to participate in the creation of their very own Chinese opera mask. Opening reception, 5 p.m. Exhibit runs through Aug. 27. American University’s Katzen Arts Center: 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW; free — ChineseOperaMask@Gmail.com — 912-344-0671 | EVENT WEBSITE

Aug. 22: Gladys Knight and the O’Jays at Wolf Trap

At 8 p.m., “For the Love of Money,” boogie over to see the seven-time Grammy-winning “Empress of Soul” on a “Midnight Train to Georgia” and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B trio, who brought you “Love Train.” Wolf Trap, Filene Center,1551 Trap Road,Vienna, Virginia 22812. EVENT WEBSITE

Aug. 22: Dolley Day at Dumbarton House

Running noon to 3 p.m., this annual event is one of Georgetown’s most charming and historical. During her legendary flight from the White House in 1814, Dolley Madison stopped at Dumbarton House (2715 Q St. NW) on her way to Virginia. This Saturday, August 22, celebrate with an afternoon of fun and festivities. The museum will be open for self-guided touring and English Country Dancers will perform at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m with a brief course following each performance. The event is free and open to all.

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