Weekend Roundup October 8, 2015

La Rosa del Azafran (Spanish light opera)

OCTOBER 9TH, 2015 AT 07:00 PM | $20 – $60 | TEATROLIRICODC@AOL.COM | TEL: (202) 360-3514 | EVENT WEBSITE
One of Spain’s lyric masterpieces, La Rosa del Azafran (The Saffron Flower) is a Spanish light opera that has all the elements to keep you on the edge of your seat: Passion, drama, gender inequalities, and two lovers trapped in a society that does not condone cross-class marriages. The music is joyful and, it also includes showstoppers, such as the aria: “No me importa que se vaya”. Performed with soloists, orchestra, chorus, and dancers.

Address

GALA Hispanic Theater; 3333 14th St NW

Ghost Tours at the National Building Museum

OCTOBER 9TH, 2015 AT 08:00 PM | $25

$22 Member | $25 Non-member. Registration required. Tours recommended for ages 10 and up.
Wander the darkened halls of the Museum’s historic home and learn its spooky stories. Join us, if you dare.

Address

401 F ST NW

Saturday Showing: “The Black Stallion”

OCTOBER 10TH, 2015 AT 01:00 PM | TEL: (540) 687-6542 | EVENT WEBSITE

We invite you to come to the library and join us in the Founder’s Room for a showing of “The Black Stallion.” After a shipwreck, young Alec befriends an Arabian stallion stranded with him on a desert island. After rescue, Alec and once-successful trainer Henry Dailey begin training the stallion to race against the fastest horses in the world. The Popcorn Monkey will be on hand selling popcorn to accompany the film. Rated G. Admission is free.

Address

National Sporting Library & Museum; 102 The Plains Road; Middleburg, VA 20117

Sunday Serenity: Fall Yoga in the Park

OCTOBER 11TH, 2015 AT 09:30 AM | $5 | EDUCATION@DUMBARTONHOUSE.ORG | TEL: 2023372288 | EVENT WEBSITE

Sunday Serenity continues through the fall! Join local yoga instructor Lauren Jacobs in the East Park at Dumbarton House, which provides a serene, tree covered outdoor space, for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Bring your own mat.

Address

2715 Q Street, NW

Lunch & Learn with Phil Brown

OCTOBER 13TH, 2015 AT 12:30 PM | FREE | PDUBROOF@IONA.ORG | TEL: 2028959407 | EVENT WEBSITE

Our Lunch & Learn program offers guests the chance to learn from our featured artists in the Gallery at Iona. Join us at Iona for a free boxed-lunch and hear about Phil Brown’s artistic process, tour our gallery, and much more.

To learn more about Phil Brown, visit his website: http://fineturnedwood.com/

Address

4125 Albemarle Street NW

The Ann Wilson Thing

OCTOBER 13TH, 2015 AT 08:00 PM | $80 – $85 | WOLFTRAP@WOLFTRAP.ORG | TEL: 703-255-1900 | EVENT WEBSITE

In her first run of solo shows, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and lead singer of Heart presents an evening of blues, soul, and rock, plus covers from her favorite artists.

Address

The Barns at Wolf Trap; 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182