Sunday Is Dancin' Day

Jazz it up, catch "Travel Tales" or meet up with Hula dancers.

Sunday's a veritable cornucopia of dance events -- and we don't take words like "cornucopia" lightly.

Shell out for those Cole Haans with the Nike Air cushion, because the annual Takoma Park Jazzfest is swinging your way. The theme of this year's festival is "Swing's the Thing," and headliners include Chuck Redd and Echoes of Rio, plus Grammy winners Maucha Adnet and Daduka Da Fonseca. The show will also include the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra and the Tairona Jazz Project. Performances will be on two stages; get your fill of food and crafts, too. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Carroll and Laurel Avenues, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

The Jane Franklin Dance Company is known for their combination of dance, theatrical flair and humor. Join the company at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre (641 D St. NW) for their latest show, "Travel Tales." The show combines poetry, choreography and music while recalling dances from the past 12 years. Audience participation is likely. 2 and 5 p.m.; $16-$28

Celebrate Hawai'i ... in DC? Hey, the president is from there, after all. The National Museum of the American Indian (4th Street and Independence Avenue SW) is hosting its third annual Celebrate Hawai'i Festival. Put your game face on for some traditional Hawaiian games, free concerts and hula lessons. The event also includes demonstrations on cooking, beading and crafts. Grass skirts not required. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; free
  
 

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