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Verizon Center
601 F Street
www.verizoncenter.com
Saturday, June 9, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hoops for the Homeless 2007
Magic Johnson and celebrity friends come out for Freddie Mac’s basketball tournament benefiting homeless children and families. Proceeds will go to six local non-profit organizations serving the homeless. Tickets are $5 and are available at www.hoopsforthehomeless.org. Children 12 and under are free.
Friday, June 22 – Sunday, June 24, 8:00 pm
Delirium, A Cirque du Soleil Live Music Concert
See the live music concert that pushes the limit of arena performance as musicians, singers and dancers perform to remixed “Cirque du Soleil” music. Tickets are $125, $99, $85, $69.50 and $39.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
 Saturday, July 7, 7:30 pm
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Soul2Soul II Tour
The husband and wife country duo are back on tour. Tickets are $92.75, $68.75 and $52.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
 Friday, July 13, 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 14, 8:00 am
Women of Faith
Renew your spirit, recharge your spiritual batteries and enjoy music from top Christian music artists. Tickets are $75 and $55 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. Group tickets start at $45. Register online at www.womenoffaith.com or call 1.888.49.FAITH. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
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FRESHFARM Farmers’ Market
555 8th Street
202.362.8889
www.freshfarmmarkets.org
Thursday, June 14, 21 and 28, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Farmers’ Market
Located on the north end of 8th Street, between D and E Streets, the annual market returns to showcase the best of the regions agricultural offerings. Enjoy fresh and local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, baked goods, soaps, plants, cut flowers and meat – all produced within a 150-mile radius of DC. The market is open every Thursday through November 15. For more information, visit www.freshfarmmarkets.org.
Natalie Zanin’s Historical Strolls
10th and E Streets
301.588.9255
Saturday, June 16, Noon
Walking Tour with Theatrical Performances
An interactive reenactment of the Civil War is staged Downtown using theatre, stories and visuals. Meets at 10th and E Streets. Sponsored by Natalie Zanin. $10 adults, $5 children under 16. For more information, call 301.588.9255, e-mail mail@historicstrolls.com or visit www.historicstrolls.com.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
202.312.1300
 Through Friday, September 28, Noon – 1:30 pm
Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Enjoy free summer music performances from world-renowned entertainers and local favorites every weekday on the plaza adjacent to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. For more information or to view the list of scheduled performers, visit http://www.itcdc.com/explore.php?p=7.
Washington, DC Convention and Tourism Corporation
901 7th Street, 4th floor
202.789.7000
Through Saturday, July 28
ColorField.remix
Downtown museums and galleries join more than 30 Washington area museums, galleries, arts organizations and businesses participating in ColorField.remix. Enjoy exhibitions, public art projects, artists’ talks, lectures, children’s programs and special events at the largest celebration of painting held in the Washington area honoring Color Field, Washington Color School painters and contemporary artists. Held in partnership with Cultural Tourism DC, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington, DC Convention and Tourism Corporation. For more information, visit http://www.washington.org/colorfieldremix/contact.cfm or e-mail Derya Samadi at colorfieldremix@yahoo.com or Vicki Isley at vicki.isley@washington.org.
WVSA ARTs connection
1100 16th Street
202.296.9100
www.wvsarts.org
Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Reception: Art in Bloom
Don’t miss this family event showcasing 30 original artworks from youth artists with special needs. Students receive commission on the work they sell and remaining revenue supports the program. Enjoy refreshments, live music and meet the artists. Free admission. Sponsored by CVS All Kids Can and VSA arts. Art will be on display through Thursday, August 9. For more information, e-mail info@wvsarts.org.
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Cultural Institute of Mexico
2829 16th Street
202.728.1675
www.instituteofmexicodc.org
Through Friday, June 15
DC Contemporary Latino Art
The Cultural Institute, in conjunction with artDC, present 35 works by 11 Latino artists from seven different countries currently living in the DC area. Curated by Laura Roulet and Irene Clouthier. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. To RSVP, call 202.728.1675 or e-mail Icm@Instituteofmexicodc.org. Frida Kahlo Gallery.
Friday, June 15, 7:00 pm
Fandango & Son Jarocho
Enjoy music and poetry from Veracruz with Quemayama, the measure of excellence for Son Jarocho. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 202.728.1675.
Through July 11
Mexico: The Revolution and Beyond (The Casasola Archives)
An exhibition of 96 photographs belonging to the Casasola Archives taken between 1900-1940, which
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