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DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Magfest, A Special Anniversary
Looking for things to do during the government shutdown? A video game festival to the last days of holiday lights are just a few events.
Despite the continuing government shutdown, there are numerous things to do this weekend around Northern Virginia and DC. You can attend a concert, see holiday lights or visit museums that are open. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are not open when the shutdown is in effect.
We've rounded up numerous events going on in DC and Northern Virginia from Friday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Jan. 6.
Some of the larger events you'll find include: Justin Timberlake, Magfest, the last weekend of Georgetown GLOW DC and Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights, DC Proud 2019 Celebration and A Special Anniversary at Mount Vernon.
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Friday, Jan. 4
- Justin Timberlake at Capital One Arena
- Magfest (through Jan. 6)
- Free Bluegrass Festival & Tap Takeover at Union Stage
- First Friday Dupont
- Pop Georgetown Pop-Up Shop (dates through Jan. 21)
- Comedy Night in Leesburg
- Golden Hour Happy Hour at The Observation Deck at CEB Tower
- Wintry New Nature at ARTECHOUSE (through Jan. 6)
- Light Yards at the Yards DC (through Jan. 4)
- Bull Run Regional Park's Festival of Lights (through Jan. 6)
- Georgetown GLOW DC (through Jan. 6)
- Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights (through Jan. 6)
- Faces Art Exhibit opening at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- Opening Reception for January Show at Gallery Underground
- The Maine Dinner Showcase in Ballston
Saturday, Jan. 5
- DC Proud 2019 Celebration at The Anthem
- Newseum: Photography & Photojournalism Exhibits + Optional Lunch
- Micheal Clem's Trio of Five @ Jammin Java
- The Capitol Steps in McLean
- New Year’s Traditional Donut & Wine Pairing at Mattaponi Winery (through Jan. 6)
- Jazz Trio, Downtown Leesburg
- Sam Grow at The State Theatre
Sunday, Jan. 6
- A Special Anniversary at Mount Vernon
- Free Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Washington City Paper Fiction Issue Reading & Celebration
- A Taste and History of Santorini Wines at Willowcroft Vineyards
- Intro to Wilderness Backpacking for the Ladies at Rock Creek Park
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