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Woohoo! Long weekend! I mean, let’s stop for a moment and be thankful for labor. And what better way to honor hard work and long hours than by stretching a two-day break into three? Lots of people will be heading out of town for one more dip at the shore, but if you’re hanging on the Hill here are a few events to keep you occupied.
Thursday
Thursday night is the second installment in “The Dinner Party” series at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Artists from various genres will be meeting to “sample” each others’ work, leading up to the Intersections: A New America Arts Festival in February 2011. Tickets are just $10, and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Friday
Haven’t been to Palace of Wonders yet? Friday night might be a great introduction to this unique venue, with “Moonshine Cabaret” at 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. The show promises a healthy blend of burlesque, vaudeville, dance, and comedy. Tickets are just $10. Additional shows are scheduled for Saturday.
Saturday
Kick off the Jewish New Year at The Star and Shamrock for a rocking Rosh Hashanah. The party kicks off at 8:00 p.m. and includes music by DJ Kosher Stylee as well as $1 off He’Brew drafts and Manischewitz Sangria, and $6 L’Chaim Vodka mixed drinks.
If you’re looking for a special four-legged friend to add to your home, check out the dog adoption event at Chateau Animaux from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The Washington Humane Society will be on-hand with lots of adoptable pooches. (If cats are more your speed, there’s a feline adoption event scheduled for Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00).
The last of the Summer Film Series movies will be screened at the Atlas on Saturday night. Catch “The Wiz” at 5:00 p.m. and “Roman Holiday” at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for each are just $6.00 each.
Sunday
Take in the annual Labor Day Concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol with a few thousand of your closest new friends. The concert is free. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the concert starts at 8:00.
Monday
If you’ve got the day off, or just want to play hooky, catch the Washington Nationals as they take on the New York Mets at 1:05 p.m.
