Museums, movies, monuments, memorials, music -- D.C.'s got it all (and that's just the 'm's).  If you live in the area or you are visiting and looking for some fun, here's a short list of upcoming events that might interest you.  Should you be considering a move to the D.C. or Northern Virginia region, this sampling will give you an idea of the activities and culture that the area has to offer.

MOVIE

While it got mixed reviews and has become cliche at this point, Sylvester Stallone's latest Rambo movie was released yesterday.  I don't know what number he's up to at this point.  If you want to pass up more intellectual fare, you can spend two hours at the local movie theater listening to Stallone grunt and groan in what's sure to be a good old fashioned shoot 'em up!  Sure to be fun, if nothing else.  Rambo is playing at theaters all over the D.C. area, including AMC Hoffman Center 22 in Alexandria, Kingstowne 16 in Kingstowne,  Phoenix Theatres Union Station 9 where you can also dine and shop at the Union Station stores, and  AMC Loews Georgetown 14 allowing you to catch a gourmet meal in Georgetown before or after the movie.

MUSIC

Get your tickets now before they sell out for Bon Jovi's Lost Highway World Tour stopping in at D.C.'s Verizon Center on February 28th.  If you haven't seen him in a while, Bon Jovi has restyled himself from his eighties look and is back on tour with no material and the good old classics.  New Jersey comes to D.C. for one night only.

North Arlington has become a veritable hotbed of nightlife and the bars and nightclubs in Clarendon feature live music of local performers just about every night of the week.  One popular joint is Iota Club and Cafe at 2832 Wilson Boulevard.  Some of their upcoming bands include Sons of Bill on February 1st, Honor by August on February 2nd, and Justin Jones and the Driving Rain on February 15th.  The cover for each of these performances is only $10.  Take a look at their full schedule online.

 
THEATER

The Little Theatre of Alexandria at 600 Wolfe Street in Alexandria certainly lives up to its name and is an enjoyable place to see a stage production.  Now playing through February 2nd is "Saturday, Sunday, Monday" about an extended Italian family and the meal they prepare and eat on stage.  This production is often referred to as "The Best Smelling Show on Broadway."  Check the theater calendar for other upcoming shows.

SPORTS

Are you a sports fan?  The D.C. area has lots to offer year-round with professional football, baseball (new Washington Nationals stadium opening soon), basketball, hockey, and soccer.  Join the Washington Capitals next Thursday night, January 31st as they take the ice and take on the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. at the Verizon Center. 

That's just a small sampling of the many fun activities in the D.C. area.

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