In & Around May 2-3
75th Annual National Cathedral Flower Mart A fine spring day is sure to attract thousands of visitors to this floral festival that encircles the Cathedral with its tents and booths offering gardening items, handbags, jewelry, and more. Garden enthusiasts and families will enjoy displays of annuals, perennials, landscape exhibits, garden tours, musical entertainment, gourmet food, book sale, children’s
activities and even an antique 1890’s carousel! Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-5pm. FREE! On the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016. www.allhallowsguild.org May 1-31
Passport DC – A Month of International Events Cultural Tourism DC presents this 7th annual celebration of world-class culture in
the nation’s capital. Visitors and residents have the opportunity to travel around the world without ever leaving the city with tours of more than 70 embassies and hundreds of other international cultural activities that include street festivals, performances and exhibitions, and featuring the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 3rd (10am-4pm). At venues throughout DC. FREE! For complete schedule and details: www.passportdc.org May 3
Virginia Gold Cup Now in its 89th year, this grand tradition of Virginia’s legendary horse country is attended by over 50,000 spectators and is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the DC area. Enjoy hurdle and timber horse races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, as well as vendor booths for shopping. Gates open at 10am and events begin at 11:30am. General admission car passes: $85 (allows entry of car and up to 6 occupants). Other passes and VIP packages available. The Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198. For information and tickets: www.vagoldcup.com May 10
86th Annual Georgetown Garden Tour This year’s tour features some of the city’s most intriguing gardens. Also included in the ticket price is a delectable afternoon tea served at Keith Hall, Christ Church from 2-4pm along with a Garden Boutique offering Haitian linens, handwoven silk textiles, garden statuary, fine porcelain vases, cutting boards, garden pots and many other delightful garden-inspired goods. 10am-5pm. $30 before April 1st/$35 after; child 14 and younger: FREE. Christ Church, 31st and O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.georgetowngardentour.com May 13-June 15
Arlington at 150: Honor the Tradition, Remember the Sacrifice, Explore the History
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DC METRO April – May, 2014
Starting in May, Arlington commemorates the 150th anniversary of its establishment as a national military cemetery with a series of special events and tours to commemorate this important milestone in American