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The Capitals are having a home game against the Ottawa Senators this Sunday at the Verizon Center. You could witness history, as Alex Ovechkin remains just four goals short of 500 for his career. Game starts at 7pm and tickets prices range from $42 to $750. Let's Go Cap's.
The NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo is held each January in Washington DC. The Health Fair provides free health screenings, fun activities and information on products and services that relate to healthy living. There is a Healthy Cooking Stage, a Healthy Kids Stage and a variety of workout presentations. New events for this year include a Healthy Book Festival featuring former Olympian and best-selling author Suzy Favor Hamilton, a Yoga Stage with plenty of practice space and instruction and the Changing Minds Pavilion with a focus on mental health and behavioral wellness practices. So come out to the Washington Convention Center January 9-10 from 9am to 5pm
Looking for an outdoor activity during our fair winter weather?
The folks at NBC Washington 4, DC Scene have derived a list of the best ice skating rinks in the metropolitan area.
Grab your friends, family or special date and lace up your skates! We've picked out the top ice skating rinks in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for you to explore.
Click here for more information.
If your New Year's Resolution is to learn some new dance moves, the Kennedy Center has you covered. Instructors from the Joy of Motion dance studio are teaching classes at the Millennium Stage this month. Enjoy a variety of dances from jazz to flamenco to hip hop. Even better, the classes are free. Check the Kennedy Center's website for more information.
Popcorn seems like a strange concept to hang a business around, but don’t tell that to the owner of Stella’s PopKern. She’s been producing some of the most awesome snacks in Washington, D.C., pairing fresh-popped corn with a variety of delectable flavors and winning an army of fans in the process.
Some of the best flavors include the classic salty caramel, drizzled with the perfect mixture of sweetness and savoriness, as well as the clarified butter with Brazilian sea salt that delivers a high-end take on the movie theater favorite. Cheese lovers rave about the white cheddar with Old Bay seasoning as well. In addition to the regular flavors, Stella’s rotates some special offerings throughout the year, with the white chocolate blood orange a favorite. Stella’s truck ranges all over the city, but you can keep track of it on their website or Twitter.
Stella’s PopKern
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 308-6364
www.stellaspopkern.com
www.yelp.com/biz/stellas-popkern-washington
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena is the only indoor ice skating rink in the city of Washington, and a place for cool fun, all the time. Operated by an all volunteer organization and located on the grounds of the Kimball Playground, the Fort Dupont Ice Rink is the perfect place for kids and families.
Sure there’s free skating, but there are also great structured activities for kids during non-school hours like Kids on Ice, a program that provides free lessons and provides equipment.
Visit the Ice Arena's website to find out more!
Fort Dupont Ice Arena:
3779 Ely Place SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-5007
www.fdia.org
www.yelp.com/biz/fort-dupont-ice-rink-washington
Capitol Hill Books, a Washington D.C. institution, has a huge selection of used volumes and specializes in first edition and rare books. The store is composed of two labyrinth-like, floors that are packed with books. Even the closets and bathrooms have shelves filled with titles!
Capitol Hill Books is best utilized for browsing, specific title seekers could easily get overwhelmed by the miles of books. If you're looking for something specific, it's probably better to call ahead of time and give the staff plenty of time to locate your item.
Capitol Hill Books
657 C Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1621
www.capitolhillbooks-dc.com
www.yelp.com/biz/capitol-hill-books-washington
Second Story Books & Antiques is Washington D.C.’s go to spot for items such as decorative leather bound books, the first edition of your favorite novel as well as collectable prints and maps. Together with its warehouse and sister store in Rockville, MD, they have over a million books for sale. Although their fiction section is small, they have a large non-fiction section with an impressive variety of art and coffee table books.
Unlike other area used book stores, their space is well-maintained and their inventory is carefully catalogued. You can search online or at the store for something specific, or just spend a few hours browsing their collection. Second Story Books & Antiques has a reputation for great sidewalk book sales, so don’t pass them by.
Second Story Books & Antiques also offers appraisal services on antique books.
Second Story Books & Antiques
2000 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-8884
www.secondstorybooks.com
www.yelp.com/biz/second-story-books-and-antiques-washington
See American history through a new lens at Washington's Daughters of the American Revolution Museum. The museum features a wealth of information, with exhibits ranging from rare manuscripts and historic currencies to period fashions and military regalia. Exhibits of the personal effects of individuals who lived through some of the most turbulent eras of American history allow visitors a more intimate connection to the past.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Museum hosts frequent events such as public lectures, concerts, operas, and more. Be sure to get in on the action and make a trip to this fascinating piece of American history.
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 628-1776
www.dar.org/museum
www.yelp.com/biz/dar-museum-washington-2
This weekend, join The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as they bring together culinary leaders, researchers, practitioners, and scholars to inspire Museum visitors to understand the history of food in America and the role they play, individually and collectively, in shaping the future of food. Through culinary demonstrations, hands-on learning opportunities, tastings, talks, experiences with incomparable collections, and much more, Museum visitors and food-enthusiasts will learn about the past by tasting it at the Smithsonian every year.
This October, we will examine the rich history of innovations in American food. What did “innovation” mean historically in terms of food production and preparation? And what does it mean in today’s food world? We will explore these questions and more over three days of activities and events.
Learn more, buy tickets, and save your seat here.
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