Weekend Round Up July 21, 2016
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•**GWU Campus Master Plan Tour**
JULY 22ND, 2016 AT 04:00 PM | $35 | TEL: 202-347-9403 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.aiadc.com/event/tour-“grow-not-out”—-gwu-campus-master-plan)
Matt Bell, AIA, will lead this tour of George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus Master Plan, sponsored by AIA/DC and Perkins Eastman. The plan, “Grow Up, Not Out,” which won the 2016 Urban Land Institute Washington Impact Award, provides a new vision for a mixed-use “town center” with new retail opportunities, locations for mixed-use development, campus residential facilities and academic buildings.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station, 2301 I St. NW
**’Red, White and Bob’ at Signature**
JULY 22ND, 2016 AT 09:00 PM | $35 | TEL: 703-820-9771 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2016-17/sizzlin-summer-with-bob-mcdonald-red-white-and-bobfrom-the-great-white-way-to-the-white-house/)
As part of the Sizzlin’ Summer Nights series, Signature regular and singing soldier Bob McDonald shares highlights from his career singing Broadway and other favorites for United States presidents.
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia
**Capital Fringe: ‘The Greatest Science Fiction Show (No One’s Ever Seen)’**
JULY 22ND, 2016 AT 10:30 PM | $17 PLUS FRINGE BUTTON | TEL: 866-811-4111 | [EVENT WEBSITE](https://www.capitalfringe.org/events/943-the-greatest-science-fiction-show-no-one-s-ever-seen)
Julie’s hunt for a long-lost sci-fi show takes a surreal turn. With the help of a local comic book store owner, she uncovers truths about the past that might just save the future. But is the truth just science fiction?
Logan Fringe Arts Space (Upstairs), 1358 Florida Ave. NE
**Glover Park & Burleith Farmers Market**
JULY 23RD, 2016 AT 09:00 AM | FREE | TEL: 202-827-5437 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.community-foodworks.org/glover-park/)
The family-friendly market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, with live music and free food samples.
Hardy Middle School, 1819 35th St. NW
**’Vladimir Goes for the Gold!’**
JULY 23RD, 2016 AT 09:30 AM | FREE BUT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | TEL: 800-447-7400 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://thenationaldc.org/event/vladimir-goes-gold/)
Meet Vladimir Cashewninski, champion Badminton player and sole athlete from the tiny People’s Republic of Insurgistan, as he prepares to compete at the Olympic Games. The night before his big day, he has an enthralling dream that takes him to Ancient Olympia, where he meets the Olympic Herald and teams up with the audience to explore the first Olympic Games. Shows at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
**Carriage Day**
JULY 23RD, 2016 AT 10:00 AM | FREE | INFO@NATIONALSPORTING.ORG | TEL: 540-687-6542 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.nationalsporting.org/nslm/event_details/502)
Join us for Carriage Day, a free community and family event featuring carriages of all shapes, sizes and eras. Carriage Day will host over 20 historic and refurbished carriages from the Piedmont Driving Club (PDC) and Colonial Williamsburg displayed across the grounds of the NSLM.
National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, Virginia
**Capital Fringe: ‘Let Trump Be Trump’**
JULY 23RD, 2016 AT 03:15 PM | $17 PLUS FRINGE BUTTON | TEL: 866-811-4111 | [EVENT WEBSITE](https://www.capitalfringe.org/events/905-let-trump-be-trump)
As rumors about his future swirl around Washington, his idealistic young staffers attempt to shepherd a controversial immigration bill through Congress. It’s the West Wing meets You-Know-Who…
Eastman Studio Theatre, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE
**’Mary Poppins’**
JULY 24TH, 2016 AT 02:00 PM | $12/$15 | TEL: 703-548-1154 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.encorestageva.org/tickets/now-playing/)
Mary Poppins is a practically-perfect spoonful of sugar that arrives to come help the Banks family. Mary uses lessons disguised as games to help teach the Banks children how to be their best selves. But, is Mary’s magic enough to save this family from drifting apart? Recommended for ages 6 and older. Performances also on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia
**’Satisfaction,’ the International Rolling Stones Show**
JULY 24TH, 2016 AT 05:00 PM | FREE | TEL: 703-790-0123 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre/performance/music/icalrepeat.detail/2016/07/24/1503/-/satisfaction)
This band is internationally acclaimed as the most authentic cast and production show that honors the world’s greatest rock-and-roll band, the Rolling Stones.
McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, Virginia
**Capital Fringe: ‘Play Cupid’**
JULY 24TH, 2016 AT 06:30 PM | $17 PLUS FRINGE BUTTON | TEL: 866-811-4111 | [EVENT WEBSITE](https://www.capitalfringe.org/events/919-play-cupid)
A live, crowd-sourced dating app, and you are the crowd. Meet five people looking for love, help pair them on dates…and see what unfolds. Will things end happily? Awkwardly? Or some other way? Their romantic fate is in your hands.
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE
**Pink Martini with National Symphony Orchestra**
JULY 24TH, 2016 AT 08:15 PM | $30-$100 | WOLFTRAP@WOLFTRAP.ORG | TEL: 877-965-3872 | [EVENT WEBSITE](http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/16filene/0724show16.aspx)
Drawing musical inspiration from all over the world, Pink Martini, the self-described “little orchestra,” performs its cosmopolitan world music, spanning jazz to classical to vintage pop, together with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia