Absolute Addiction PartyParty at the new Current in D.C. with Absolute Addiction every Thursday night. To learn more, visit www.absolutead.... ... Crystal MarketEastern Market comes to Crystal City! Crystal Market features a unique array of jewelry, hand-made soaps, candles, clothes and more. Enjoy ... DC Labor FilmfestA labor-themed festival? You betcha. Check it out at various locations in the area, including AFI. For more info, visit www.dclabor.org. ... "Citizen Josh"Josh Kornbluth's play explores active citizen participation in an entertaining and autobiographical quest to examine and engage the ... 18th Amendment Wine Night at 18th AmendmentEnjoy wine specials all night at 18th Amendment, including $1 off a glass of wine, $5 off house bottles, and $10 off specialty bottles. ... AFI Silver Theatre DC Labor Film FestivalCheck out a wide array of films about work and workers at this year's DC Labor FilmFest. Films include "Stop-Loss," "The ... AFI Silver Theatre "The Godfather"Everyone knows it. Everyone's seen it. With 11 Oscar nominations and wins for best screenplay, picture and actor, Francis Ford Coppola's ... Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Maryland Renaissance FestivalThe second largest Renaissance Festival in the country is back again to relive the 16th century. Whether you're learning to juggle, ... Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse Live Stand-Up ComedyComedy Nonsense presents one hour of stand-up comedy every Thursday night from 7 to 8 p.m. for just $5. Check it out and have some laughs ... Arundel Mills Circle Bennett's CurseThe "House of Vampyres" and the "Sanctuary of Insanity" uses special effects and mazes to make for a frightening ... Belga Cafe Crustacean WeekBelga has a special menu this week for Crustacean Week: every crustacean dish is paired with the perfect wine for a delicious dinner. ... Busboys and Poets -- Washington Nine on the NinthThis now legendary open mic night happens every 9th of the month at 9 p.m. ... Capitol City Brewing Co. -- Shirlington $2 Draft NightYou can't beat this deal: get $2 drafts on Cap City's four core beers all day on Thursdays in Shirlington. ... Clyde's -- Chevy Chase Clyde's $2 DrinksClyde's of Chevy Chase pours $2 draft beers and rail drinks on Thursday nights starting at 10 p.m. Head over and join the college kids for ... DC Improv Greg GiraldoGreg Giraldo is a hot comic. And we don't mean good-looking (although he is that as well). You've probably seen his face on "Late ... Duke's in the Embassy Suites Dancehall ThursdaysEveryone gets in free before 11 p.m. at Duke's City Restaurant & Lounge for Dancehall Thursdays. Head out with all your friends ... Eleventh Street Lounge Half Priced MartinisLook like Bond without the price tag: enjoy half priced martinis on Thursday nights at Eleventh Street Lounge. ... Grand Cru Ladies Night ThursdaysIt's Ladies Night at Grand Cru! Get great drink specials all night long. Go to www.grandcru-wine.com to find out more. ... Hard Times Cafe -- College Park Margarita NightGet half-priced house margaritas all Thursday long. ... Hard Times Cafe Woodbridge Live TriviaGet a team together or come by yourself for a night of trivia and win cash prizes for being up on your history and pop culture. ... Hawk 'n' Dove Intern NightSpend Thursday night at Hawk 'n' Dove's Intern Night for DJ, dancing, beer and shooter specials. ... Hilton Washington Embassy Row Final Rooftop Happy HourJoin International Club DC for the last rooftop happy hour of the year at Embassy Row Hilton Hotel. Enjoy panoramic views of downtown as ... Lounge 201 1/2 Price Specialty BeersGet your fix of specialty beers for 1/2 the price on Thursdays before 9 p.m. at Lounge 201. ... McGinty's Public House Argentine Tango MilongaJump in on an Argentine Tango Milonga class at McGinty's Public House from 7 to 9 p.m. and dance the rest of the night away! ... McGinty's Public House Texas Holdem poker nightHave some laughs and play some poker on Wednesday nights at McGinty's Public House. Game starts at 8 p.m. ... Mie N Yu The Blind Tiger ExperienceEvery Thursday night, the Venetian Bar at Mie N Yu is dubbed "The Blind Tiger Bar." A casual-chic lounge and bar, The Blind Tiger ... National Gallery of Art "Albert Giacometti, Eyes on the Horizon"Check out this prize-winning documentary of the famous Swiss artist including footage of the artists contemporaries. The 2006 film is 58 ... Nick's Nightclub Military NightGet in free every Thursday at Nick's Nightclub if you have a military ID. ... Oro Pomodoro Peroni Fall Fashion ShowDon't miss the newest looks at fall. Head out to Oro Pomodoro for this special Peroni fall fashion show so you know what to wear this fall. ... Palace of Wonders Vixen VarietyThe Vixen Variety Show at Palace of Wonders is one that you have to catch if you haven't before: see clever and scandalous women as they ... Paolo's Ristorante Georgetown Girl's Cocktail NightThursday evenings from 7 p.m. to close, head out to Paolo's for Girls Night Out for special cocktails and small plates at great prices. ... Rock It Grill KaraokeLooking for good karaoke in Alexandria? Look no further: Rock It Grill on King Street offers karaoke every night of the week from 9:30 p.m. ... Saks Fifth Avenue - Tyson's Galleria Key to the Cure EventThe Key to the Cure Week begins October 16 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks will donate 2% of the weekend sales to the Entertainment Industry ... Scheisse Haus Scheisse Haus ThursdaysGet Bud and Bud Light bottles for just a buck from 4 to 6 p.m. and for $2 from 6 p.m. to close. ... Sidney Harman Hall "Romeo and Juliet"The classic tale of forbidden young love is being performed by The Shakespeare Theatre Comany. Tickets start at $20 and shows are Wednesday ... The Barking Dog Karaoke at The Barking DogHopefully you'll hear people who sound better than barking dogs at Karaoke Night at The Barking Dog. If you don't, though, the bar offers ... The Salsa Room Salsa lessons at Sin MiedoGet salsa lessons from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. and follow your lessons up with open dancing all night. Cost is $10. ... The Studio Theatre "A Beautiful View"Daniel MacIver's play comes to the Studio Theatre's 2nd Stage. Don't miss this beautiful love story playing from October 8 to November 2. ... The Studio Theatre "The Road to Mecca""The Road to Mecca" is the story of two women, one an elderly artist and one a young teacher, and their struggle for independence ... Topaz Bar The Laughing Budha-ha-haThis pre-booked open mic night for comics happens every Thursday at Topaz Bar. Watch 12 local comics do stand-up and then do some yourself! ... Velocity Five Pilsner Urquell's 166th Birthday BashCelebrate the birth of golden beer: Get free appetizers, $2 Pilsner Urquell drafts until 9 p.m., and birthday cake and party favors! ... Whittemore House Central Italy Wine ClassTour the wonderful whites and reds from Tuscany, Umbria and Sardinia in this wine class with GiraMondo Wines. The class will be followed by ... | 
