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Tonight · Sunday, August 9

Things to Do in DC Tonight

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Tonight's events

Sun, Aug 9Free

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

Castle Docent ToursSun, Aug 9Free

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

Sun, Aug 9Free

English Conversation Club

Want to improve your English language speaking skills? Want to practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting?

From Frustration to Flow: Harnessing Wet Techniques in WatercolorSun, Aug 9

From Frustration to Flow: Harnessing Wet Techniques in Watercolor

Wet techniques are more than a method-they're a mindset, inviting you to embrace spontaneity and let go of precision. Through guided practice, learn when and how to use wet techniques to create an array of effects in your watercolor practice.

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality ExperienceSun, Aug 9

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

WonderplaceSun, Aug 9Free

Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on

Spark!LabSun, Aug 9Free

Spark!Lab

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditio

Interactive ProgramsSun, Aug 9Free

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean GirlsSun, Aug 9

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Mean Girls

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…