Just thought I would throw this out here for anyone visiting or in the DC area. There are some great events happening that coincide with the Visit A Nation's Capital Do - May 7-9 (2010) a DC-Do

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...010-dc-do.html

This is Passport DC Cultural Tourism events which have been expanded to the entire month of May. Many of DC’s more than 200 embassies and international cultural centers will open their doors to showcase their culture, art, music, dance and food.

Around the World Embassy Tour

Date: May 1 | Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: Massachusetts Avenue; Connecticut
Avenue/International Drive;
Lower New Hampshire Avenue/Georgetown

Metro: See individual embassy listings

Admission: Free

Embassies from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas invite the public to visit free of charge to sample extraordinary delights from many diverse cultures. Cultural Tourism DC’s family-friendly event showcases art, music, traditional dress, and much more. Here is your chance to meet embassy staff and explore the architecture of historic mansions and dynamic new structures.

http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/2708


Europe: EU Embassies’ Open House on May 8

http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/index...id=2&Itemid=20


Meridian International Children’s Festival on May 15

http://www.meridian.org/index.php?It...tent&task=view


Asian Heritage Festival on May 22

http://www.asiaheritagefoundation.org/


Other happenings:

http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/node/2761

Joint Service Open House Andrews Air Force Base

Joint Service Open House featuring the Blue Angels, the Golden Knights, and other exciting aerial and ground attractions. The three-day extravaganza takes place May 15th-16th. Friday, May 14 is open to Department of Defense card holders, retirees and school-sponsored children only.

Admission is FREE

Security and parking space prohibit unauthorized vehicle admission to Andrews Air Force Base. Guests can park at FedEx Field where shuttle buses will provide transportation to Andrews. Shuttles will also run from the
Branch Ave Metro Station.

http://www.jsoh.org/

I would like to add the airshow is always a good time. They had a B2 and B1 do fly-by's when I went a couple years ago.

I'm in town for work starting that Sunday. Maybe if it can be arranged, I'll arrive Saturday and hit the airshow. Anyone else interested?

I'm tempted, I've been before and always enjoyed it ... not sure if I'd drive it and deal with the traffic or just bear the very long metro ride (probably drive if anyone wants a ride)

Is it a long metro ride? I'm hopeful I can arrange travel a day early.

IMO, most any metro ride is a long ride

I'm definitely interested in going, a few others indicated some interest but I don't know who is up for this or not.

Madhouse24 - how about that private tour?

Anyone else? I'll likely drive because I'd rather be stuck in the car, than stuffed in the metro due to the crowds.

what time are we planning on going? I am interested to join and will be in town on Sat.

Not at 8am when it opens, so I expect crowds regardless ... maybe 11 or 12? Nothing definite yet.

So I'm arriving Sat, but it's a work day with a new client and it's doubtful I'll be able to make it. Boo!