Local Deals for Washington, D.C.

Five-time Grammy-winning soprano Kathleen Battle takes the stage to perform "Underground Railroad," and select seats are 50% off. The LA Times calls the singer "a beautiful woman with a lyric voice of pure silver and lively stage presence."

The National Philharmonic performs "The Melodies of Brahms" next month, and great seats are now 40% off. Opera star and D.C. native Denyce Graves joins the National Philharmonic Chorale for Brahms' "Alto Rhapsody."

For $25 per person, bring out your inner artist with this Local Deal from Uncork'd Art in Georgetown, which earns an impressive 4.5 stars from Yelp users. Regularly $50, this two-hour Just for Fun class includes a complimentary glass of wine and everything you need to make your own masterpiece to bring home, including canvas, acrylic paint and brushes.

Now in its sixth year, the National Harbor Wine & Food Festival has been named an Editors' Pick by The Washington Post and one of Washington's Top 100 Events by BizBash. For $45, regularly $79, Travelzoo subscribers can snag a two-day pass to this annual event on May 4 and 5.

Subscribers can escape the city for an afternoon in Virginia's wine country with this Local Deal from Philip Carter Winery in Hume, less than 60 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. For $34, regularly $85, two can enjoy a winery tour and picnic lunch at the family-owned vineyard that earned numerous awards from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and most recently took gold at the 2013 Virginia Governor's Cup Competition.

Zagat says La Tasca Rockville "offers something for everyone" and rates its Spanish cuisine "very good to excellent" (21). For $39, regularly $70, two can unwind over tapas and sangria at this Iberian eatery.

Watch butterflies flit past in the English gazebo, take a stroll through the formal gardens or grab a bike for a spin around some of the 1,200 acres that comprise Airlie Center.

Cocktails, shopping, makeovers and lifestyle consultations can all burn through your wallet pretty quickly under normal circumstances. At Shecky's "Girls Night Out," $11 buys you all that, plus priceless quality time with your friends.

American Ballet Theatre will perform "Le Corsaire" and a Mixed Repertory program at the Kennedy Center Opera House with tickets for up to 40% off.  The group is "one of the greatest classical troupes," according to The New York Times.

"Anything Goes," winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography, makes its way to the Kennedy Center this June, and Travelzoo subscribers can secure tickets to the show before they go on sale to the general public on April 3. According to The New York Times, the show is "musical-comedy joy."

"One Night with Janis Joplin" returns to Arena Stage this June, and tickets are now more than 55% off select performances. Mary Bridget Davies as Janis Joplin "literally brings the house to its feet," according to the Washingtonian.

Get a little of Vegas in Delaware when staying at the AAA 4-Diamond Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sundays-Thursdays through June 16. This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo offer includes an overnight stay for two in a upgraded Trackview room for $109 per night, plus all-day-dining buffet passes, slot play, a spa credit and more -- all at a savings of more than 55% on regular pricing.

White-water rafting season has started, and with this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can embark on a full-day adventure on the lower New River Gorge in West Virginia, recommended by Travel + Leisure. For $47 per person on weekdays and $59 on weekends, this excursion from New & Gauley River Adventures includes an all-day rafting trip, campsite use and a deli-style lunch. This deal saves nearly 60% on regular season prices.

Soar over Fauquier County and see the foothills of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains from a bird's-eye view with this Local Deal for a tandem skydive jump from DC Skydiving Center, which Yelp users rate an impressive 4.5 stars. For $149, regularly $245, Travelzoo subscribers can take a leap with this skydiving adventure available Mondays-Fridays starting April 1. Or for $169, regularly $324, get this same deal for a Saturday or Sunday jump.

With the first day of spring on the horizon, Travelzoo subscribers can plan ahead and book a kayak tour of Annapolis Harbor and Chesapeake Bay with this Local Deal from Kayak Annapolis, which TripAdvisor users rank as one of the top activities in the area. For $30 per person, save nearly 55% on a guided two-hour kayak tour, including all gear and instruction.

The Washington Home + Garden Show returns to the district March 22-24, bringing with it celebrity appearances, home improvement exhibits and professionals to help with home projects and garden updates. Two can attend the show for $12, regularly $24, and a group can save even more with a four-pack of tickets for $22.

Staunton, Va.'s "brick buildings amount to one of the highest concentrations of showy late-19th-century architecture in any U.S. town," according to Travel + Leisure. Stay minutes from this hotbed of history with an exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves nearly 45% on current pricing.

Spend St. Patrick's Day weekend at the Kennedy Center with The Chieftains and National Symphony Orchestra with tickets for up to 50% off. The Grammy-winning Irish group will perform traditional songs and the group's many hits, such as "The Long Journey Home" and "Lullaby for the Dead."

Honoring the Year of the Dragon, "Dragons" by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus mixes stories of myth and mystery with authentic circus feats. Take in the stunts with this Local Deal for 50% off VIP tickets to performances in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Fairfax.

"D.C. is about to look very pink" according to The Huffington Post, which just announced that cherry blossom season starts March 20. With this Local Deal for $7 per person, catch the first glimpse of cherry trees on the "tidal basin along the Potomac River" that "bursts into blossom with thousands of delicate pink and white blooms" (USA Today) during a 45-minute sightseeing tour from Capitol River Cruises.

With this offer from Open Top Sightseeing bus tours, hop on and off at your leisure to explore some of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C. This offer, which saves up to 70%, also includes tickets to Madame Tussauds wax museum.

Unplug and get back to nature at a quaint, 18-room Victorian mansion set on the shores of the picturesque Chesapeake Bay with a two-night package for $199. Saving more than 55%, this deal at Sandaway Waterfront Lodging is for arrivals Sundays-Wednesdays, March 17 - Aug. 28.

With Major League Baseball's season right around the corner, the Washington Nationals are offering an exclusive presale for Travelzoo subscribers. Tickets start at just $10.

Ripley's Entertainment has been in the business for almost a century, with 90 attractions in 10 countries, including nearly three dozen museum locations worldwide filled with assorted oddities, rare artifacts and bizarre exhibits. With this Local Deal, get admission to any of 16 Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditoriums for $10 per person; two can visit for $19.

Investigate the new exhibit "Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains" at the International Spy Museum. The Washington Post Express says it's "a fascinating look at the evolution of evil in the real world." This deal for up to 45% off is classified -- available exclusively to Travelzoo subscribers for visits through Feb. 28, 2013.