and t-shirt. Free admission. DC Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. SE. SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon. Mar 17. This is the inaugural SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon. Celebrate the history and culture of our nation’s capital as you run alongside the Potomac River, the National Mall, and some of our country’s most majestic monuments. runrocknroll.competitor.com Scope it Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness. Mar 25, 9:00 AM, Freedom Plaza. The race course starts and ends at Freedom Plaza and will take runners and walkers up scenic Pennsylvania Ave. to the U.S. Capitol, bringing the Scope It Out message to the doorstep of our nations decision makers. 3,000 people participated last year. $35. scopeitout5k.com The Exodus 5K Walk/Run. Mar 25, 8:00 AM. Check-in begins at 7:00 am. Meet at Picnic Grove #24, off of Stage Road in Rock Creek Park. Recreate the biblical story in Rock Creek Park just in time for Passover with exercise, music, prizes, snacks, and an energy that even four cups of wine couldn’t replicate. Clean out cabinets in anticipation of Passover and bring non-perishable food items for donation. Teams are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place male and female runners, as well as best costume. $25. sixthandi.org DC United Soccer Home Matches. Mar 30, vs. FC Dallas; Apr 7, vs. Seattle Sounders. 7:30 PM. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202-587-5000. dcunited.com Individual game tickets to DC United games now on sale. Individual game tickets to all 2012 Major League Soccer matches are now on sale at dcunited. com/tickets, by calling 202-432-SEAT or by visiting any TicketMaster outlet. Tickets are $23-$52. The Hills Are Alive 5K & 10K. Mar 31, 8:00 AM, Fort Dupont Park. This is the toughest 5K & 10K in Washington DC. The course is made up of hills, trails, and more hills. All Proceeds To Help Fund The DC Running Clubs Six Month Childhood Obesity Program. $30-$40. 240-4729201. dcrunningclub.com
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble at THEARC. Apr 8, 5:00 PM. The company will perform a mixed repertory program. $12-$25. THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc. org Rumsey Pool. Public swim, MondayFriday, 6:30-9:00 AM; 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:30-9:00 PM. Public swim, Saturday, 1:00-5:00 PM. Public swim, Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. dpr.dc.gov Capitol Hill Tai Chi Study Group. Saturday mornings (except when it’s below zero or very inclement weather), meeting to teach and practice Tai Chi, 8:00-10:00 AM. All styles and abilities welcome. First hour form practice, second hour the martial practice of Push Hands. Lincoln Park. Dr. David WallsKaufman, a Capitol Hill chiropractor, conducts this class every Saturday morning. Please dress comfortably. Free. East Capitol St. between 11th and 13th Sts. 202-544-6035. Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Historical Society. Every Saturday (rain or shine). Kung Fu, noon; Tai Chi, 1:00 PM. Suitable for all ages. Kung Fu is a broad term that is used to describe all martial arts of Chinese origin. The ancient art of Tai Chi is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes internal energy. Free. No RSVP required. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Square). 202-383-1850. historydc.org
Spring Training Game -Nats vs. Red Sox. Apr 3, 3:05 PM, at Nationals Park. (Home Opener, Apr 12, vs. Reds.) washington. nationals.mlb.com
Public Ice Skating at Fort Dupont. Fridays, noon-1:50 PM and Saturdays, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM. Dress for warmth and safety! Clothes should be easy to move in, and pants must not fall below the heel of the skate (sweatpants or leggings are a good choice). Everyone needs to wear gloves or mittens, and one pair of thin, long socks or tights that fit snugly (no ankle socks). A helmet or knit hat is strongly recommended (loaner helmets are available). Skating is $4-$5. Skate rental is $3. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org
National’s Ballpark Tours. WednesdaySunday (non-game days), 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. On day of night-time home
Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Through mid-Mar. (depending on the weather). Monday
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K. Apr 1, 7:30 AM, Washington Monument Grounds. 301-320-3350. cherryblossom.org
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games, tours at 10:30 AM. Take the Nationals Park Ballpark Tour for a behindthe-scenes look at Nationals Park. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes you will visit the PNC Diamond Club, the Lexus Presidents Club, the Stars & Stripes Club, luxury suites, the Shirley Povich Media Center, Nationals dugout and Nationals clubhouse. Throw a pitch in the Nationals bullpen. $12-$15. All proceeds from Nationals Park Tours will be donated to the Nationals Dream Foundation. washington.nationals.mlb.com