Going Out Gurus: Bars and Clubs


Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 08/16/2012

TNT Bar opens with a bang on Columbia Pike
By Fritz Hahn
Todd Thrasher’s rocking new bar brings artisan cocktails from around the country to Arlington.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:37 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 08/16/2012

What are the best soccer bars in the D.C. area?
By Alex Baldinger
The English Premier League season kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. which means fans will flock to sports bars to sip pints while watching all the action from 3,600 miles away.

By Alex Baldinger  |  03:51 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Where to celebrate National Rum Day
By Fritz Hahn
Lift a glass — or a tiki mug — at one of these bars in honor of National Rum Day.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:08 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Chuck Brown Day, Dogfish Head beer and the State Department: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
A cavalcade of go-go legends pays tribute to Chuck Brown at the Washington Convention Center while Dogfish Head Alehouse and Nellie’s Sports Bar celebrate anniversaries.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 08/13/2012

D.C. Beer Week: Make plans now
By Fritz Hahn
The fourth D.C. Beer Week will be the biggest yet, with more than 70 events over eight days. Our guide helps you find the essential happy hours, beer dinners and tasting parties.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:14 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Hot in Herre brings 2000s nostalgia to the 9:30 Club
By Fritz Hahn
Forget the ubiquitous ‘80s and ‘90s-themed dance parties: On Saturday night, the 9:30 Club will shake to the sounds of Justin Timberlake, Nelly and other stars of the early 2000s.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:06 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Trillectro, Calvin Johnson and Truth Thomas: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
This week’s highlights include a music festival where hip-hop meets electro, a reading by local poet Truth Thomas and an unusual concert by K Records founder Calvin Johnson.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Drink for a good cause Sunday in Columbia Heights
By Fritz Hahn
If you’re looking for an excuse to meet friends for a drink on Sunday, there are two very good ones in Columbia Heights.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:47 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Drink up: It’s National IPA Day
By Fritz Hahn

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:45 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Bluejacket beers, a Jerry Garcia tribute and Run for Cover
By Fritz Hahn
Try new local beers, honor the former Grateful Dead vocalist on his birthday and rock out with cover bands for a cause at the Black Cat.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Where to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
By Fritz Hahn
From a bar crawl inspired by the Olympic torch relay to a red-white-and-blue party for Team USA, these Olympic viewing parties take the gold.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:50 PM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Hank’s on the Hill pairs oysters and cocktails
By Fritz Hahn
Chef Jamie Leeds and mixologist Gina Chersevani are making a splash with a new venture near Eastern Market.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:04 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Rickey Month cocktail competition finalists announced
By Fritz Hahn
For the last month, bartenders across the area have been putting their own spin on the classic rickey cocktail. Now the finalists for the competition have been announced.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:53 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 07/24/2012

Pizzeria Paradiso’s Old Town bar just got bigger
By Fritz Hahn
The King Street pizzeria and craft beer bar celebrates with a week of beer dinners and tapping parties.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:09 PM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012

National Tequila Day and anniversary parties: Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Celebrate National Tequila Day, honor some local events celebrating their first anniversary and tell the world what grinds your gears.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 07/20/2012

D.C.’s frozen drinks, spraygrounds, getaways and more ways to beat the heat
By Weekend staff

By Weekend staff  |  02:12 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 07/18/2012

Unlimited beer and pizza tonight in Adams Morgan
By Fritz Hahn
Well, that headline got your attention, didn’t it?

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:20 PM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012

La Forchetta vs. La Fourchette: What’s in a name?
By Fritz Hahn
The Italian restaurant in Palisades is changing its name after complaints from the sound-alike French restaurant in Adams Morgan.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Frozen drinks flow at the Reef on Thursday nights
By Fritz Hahn
Every Thursday night, bartenders get creative with frozen drinks and craft icy pickleback shots and boozy frappuccino-esque cocktails.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:34 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 07/11/2012

3 Stars Brewing will hit D.C. taps in August
By Fritz Hahn
Beers from Washington’s newest brewery are about a month away from D.C. bars.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:17 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Free Slurpee Day — and where to go for spiked treats
By Fritz Hahn
July 11 means it’s your chance to get an icy treat free at any 7-Eleven. Or, try a spiked snow cone.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:38 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Bastille Day parties, from French maids to jazz
By Fritz Hahn
From a champagne soiree at the French embassy to a wild-and-crazy block party, a guide to Washington’s best Bastille Day events.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:09 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Now on H: Donkey Kong and DC Brau
By Fritz Hahn
A new bar full of vintage arcade games arrives on H Street.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:00 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Bastille Day, bourbon and Woody Guthrie: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Taste American whiskey, celebrate French independence and honor one of this country’s greatest folk singers.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Chocolate City Beer has power again, but ...
By Fritz Hahn
Chocolate City Beer only got power running Tuesday morning, and may have to dump dozens of barrels of beer down the drain.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:51 PM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/03/2012

July 4 parties and JulyPA: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
Celebrate America’s birthday with pool parties and open bar-fueled concerts, taste IPA beers from around the world and dance to a D.C.-born DJ who’s going to Ibiza.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Reminder: The Brixton and El Chucho open this weekend
By Fritz Hahn

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:44 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Stay cool with beer and oysters
By Fritz Hahn
The next four days will be scorchers, and what better way to cool off than with a cold beer?

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:03 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2012

El Chucho brings tacos, margaritas and a sweet rooftop deck to Columbia Heights
By Fritz Hahn
El Chucho, a Mexican taqueria from the team behind Jackie’s and Jackie’s Sidebar, opens Friday at 11th and Lamont streets NW.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/26/2012

Soundclash, Port City Brewing and ’95 Live: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Visit Port City Brewing Company’s new tasting room, celebrate 10 years of the city’s best old-school reggae night, and remember Biggie and Tupac at a special Grits & Gravy party.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Photos: Inside the Brixton, the Anglophile bar and restaurant coming to Ninth and U streets NW
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We got a peek at the new British-themed bar and restaurant slated to open July 1.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:42 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Riot Act Comedy Theatre in Penn Quarter set to become Penn Social
By Fritz Hahn
The Riot Act Comedy Theatre at Eighth and E streets NW will close for two weeks to become a “social club” filled with games — including shuffleboard courts — and TV screens.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:04 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Intern Guide: budget beer and bites
By Fritz Hahn
Trying to have fun on a budget? Check out these half-price happy hour deals, discounted food and bars that sell beers for $1.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:42 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/19/2012

A tribute to Chuck Brown, Oddisee and Caribbean Carnival: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Rare Essence and Slick Rick honor Chuck Brown, Oddisee unveils a new album and a weekend of events at the Crossroads kick off Caribbean Carnival celebrations.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Spend this evening — and tomorrow afternoon — on one of the area’s best rooftop decks
By Fritz Hahn
With beautiful weather on the horizon, there’s no better time to have a drink on one of the area’s rooftop decks.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:18 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Flying Dog Brewery tours: Tasty and educational
By Fritz Hahn
During tours of Flying Dog’s Frederick brewery, guests watch beer being made from start to finish — and get to taste it along the way. .

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:39 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 06/13/2012

D.C. Flag Day: Time to celebrate (non-) state pride
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Thursday’s rally is a reason to flash your flag.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:47 PM ET, 06/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 06/12/2012

Father’s Day plans for dads who like beer
By Fritz Hahn
If your dad likes lagers — or wants to know more about them — there are Father’s Day beer dinners and events tailored just for him.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:59 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/12/2012

A Def Jam tribute, Sharam and a Pan-American dance party: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn
This week’s picks include a Pan-American dance party at Lima and a tribute to Def Jam at the Lincoln Theatre starring EPMD and local hip-hop talent.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 06/06/2012

Get ready for Capital Pride parties with a special playlist from the Mixtape DJs
By Fritz Hahn
Our list of events includes parade viewing parties, jello wrestling and late-night dancing.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:48 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 06/05/2012

New bars to visit: Spacebar in Falls Church and Of Love and Regret in Baltimore
By Fritz Hahn
Two new beer-focused bars debuted last week: Galaxy Hut’s sister bar brings grilled cheese and craft beer to Falls Church, while Stillwater Ales has opened its own Baltimore pub.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:10 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Ted Leo, beer tastings and Capital Pride: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn
Catch indie rock icon Ted Leo with his original band, taste beers from around the country and dance until the wee hours at the 9:30 Club.

By Fritz Hahn  |  08:00 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Beer tastings, tapping parties and meet-and-greets surround the annual Savor festival
By Fritz Hahn
The two-day Savor craft beer festival comes to Washington next week, but the week of happy hours and tastings leading up to Savor is as exciting as the event itself.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:15 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 05/31/2012

Rock out to a perfect pool party playlist, then win passes to an actual pool party
By Fritz Hahn
Get ready for the return of the Brightest Young Things summer pool parties with an exclusive playlist — and a chance to win free tickets.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:44 AM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Dancing on your own? Not at the Green Lantern.
By Fritz Hahn
DJs at the Logan Circle gay bar plan a celebration of Robyn’s music — with free vodka.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:56 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 05/23/2012

New York Avenue Beach Bar gets closer to opening
By Fritz Hahn
The New York Avenue Beach Bar will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:53 PM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 05/22/2012

Shop the Styleliner mobile boutique, nosh on ice-cream s’mores at Bar Dupont through the summer
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The mobile boutique visits the bar’s ice-cream socials

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:08 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/22/2012

Memorial Day Nightlife Agenda: DJs, concerts and pool parties
By Fritz Hahn
Essential events for your long weekend include a Eurovision viewing party at the Austrian Embassy, a fundraiser for Wounded Warrors and the season debut of two pool parties.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 05/17/2012

1905 unveils its new rooftop deck
By Fritz Hahn
The Shaw bistro has unveiled a rooftop bar with views of the Washington Monument.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:26 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Kojo Nnamdi chats with Fritz Hahn about the D.C. area’s best rooftop bars
By Alex Baldinger
The Going Out Guide’s Fritz Hahn will be a guest on Kojo Nnamdi’s radio show Wednesday to recommend the D.C. area’s best rooftop bars.

By Alex Baldinger  |  06:23 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/15/2012

Preakness, a new pool party at the Capitol Skyline Hotel and Lee “Scratch” Perry: Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn
This week’s top after-dark events include Preakness viewing parties, a show by a former member of Vivian Girls and a new pool party at the Capitol Skyline Hotel.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 05/14/2012

American Craft Beer Week events on tap all over the region
By Fritz Hahn
The Washington area’s top beer bars offer tastes of new and rare beers — and dirt-cheap happy hours — to mark American Craft Beer Week.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:06 PM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Get your outlaw country fix with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard at Marx Cafe in Mount Pleasant
By Fritz Hahn
As the monthly Outlaws country music night celebrates its first anniversary, the DJs share a playlist of their favorite old-school country tracks.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:40 PM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/08/2012

Cut Copy DJ set and No Age at the Hirshhorn: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
No Age performs at the Hirshhorn’s “Song 1” party, Cut Copy spins at U Street Music Hall and a new summer rooftop party makes its debut.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Mother Trucker brings food trucks to a pool party
By Fritz Hahn
Capital Skyline Hotel is teaming with H Street NE music and food tastemakers to create summer fun.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:46 PM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Best D.C. area bars for a ‘Star Wars’ cantina vibe
By Alex Baldinger
You know that famous scene in the original “Star Wars” film, with the funky soundtrack and dusty environs? Here’s where to capture that spirit on Star Wars Day.

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:27 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2012

Where to watch the Kentucky Derby
By Fritz Hahn
Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day. The Going Out Guide tells you where the best parties are.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 05/01/2012

Cinco de Mayo: Margaritas, happy hours and a burro
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you’re looking to taste exquisite Mexican cuisine, listen to an up-and-coming salsa band or enjoy a margarita at a rooftop happy hour, there’s a party out there for you.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:55 PM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 05/01/2012

Volta Bureau, a pool party and old-school jams with Biz Markie: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
This week’s Nightlife Agenda includes the first pool party of the year, Queen Makeda’s last night, Timbuktu diva Khaira Arby and an old-school party featuring DJ Biz Markie.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  06:00 AM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 04/24/2012

Washington Redskins fans hope RG3 era begins Thursday at D.C. area NFL draft parties
By Fritz Hahn
Join sportscasters and fellow fans to watch the Redskins pick Robert Griffin III in the 2012 NFL draft.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:02 PM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/24/2012

Ted Leo, the Underground Rebel Bingo Club and 95 Live: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
This week, catch a D.C. indie rock icon, play bawdy British bingo, get down to some of the area’s best DJs and celebrate the music of Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music, Events

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 04/20/2012

Devils Backbone beer arrives in Northern Virginia
By Fritz Hahn
In more brews news, Chocolate City unveils an H Street-only brew and bars tap special Lagunitas beers for 4/20.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:38 PM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 04/20/2012

Retro Saturday night: Yacht rock and and That ‘80s Prom
By Fritz Hahn
Forget the hits of 2012: Two of Saturday night’s biggest parties want to turn the clock back three or four decades.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:28 PM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 04/17/2012

Shaw’s Tavern: Now with beer, wine and a dinner menu
By Fritz Hahn
After various legal problems last year, Shaw’s Tavern has returned with a liquor license, a dinner menu and extended hours.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:55 PM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/17/2012

Eleanor Friedberger, Alex Winston and Forward Festival: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Catch indie singer-songwriters, dubstep DJs, Afro-Latin rhythms and a challenging mixology competition for bartenders.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 04/16/2012

Now open: Chez Billy and Town Hall’s back patio
By Fritz Hahn
Two much anticipated spaces opened this weekend: Chez Billy brings style and cocktails to Petworth, and Town Hall’s large courtyard gives Glover Park a place to hang outdoors.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:34 PM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 04/12/2012

New York Avenue Beach Bar to bring the shore to D.C.
By Fritz Hahn
The owner of the Passenger plans an outdoor beach bar — with 80 tons of sand — in an empty lot near Mount Vernon Square.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:14 PM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 04/11/2012

MiG Bar to close April 30
By Fritz Hahn
The owners of the Adams Morgan dive bar cite problems with their landlord and are already looking for a new space in Columbia Heights or Petworth.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:10 PM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/10/2012

DC Brau’s birthday, Scream and a hip-hop bar crawl: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn
Toast DC Brau’s first year of brewing, go on hip-hop and golf-themed bar crawls, catch trailblazing Wu Tang rapper Raekwon or dance to ‘80s pop queen Tiffany.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 04/06/2012

Oyster happy hour goes on forever at Blackbyrd Warehouse
By Fritz Hahn
Blackbyrd’s new special offers a half-dozen local oysters and a pint of stout whenever you drop in.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:21 PM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 04/05/2012

For Washington Nationals fans, opening day means happy hour specials
By Fritz Hahn
The Nationals may be in Chicago on opening day, but local bars are offering cut-price food and drinks at baseball viewing parties.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:48 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Prince of Petworth’s Dan Silverman joins the Gurus chat
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The blogger, who spots the city’s soon-to-open bars and restaurants, is our guest Guru on Thursday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Events

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Fairgrounds opens outside Nationals Park
By Fritz Hahn
Fairgrounds — the replacement for the Bullpen and Das Bullpen across from Nationals Park — made a soft opening yesterday with lobster rolls, beer and a classic rock cover band.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:38 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Howard Theatre in photos: 30 years after closing, a new look
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The historic theater is transformed with a $29 million renovation that modern to the core.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:01 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 04/03/2012

D.C. Beer Week offers discounted brews all month long
By Fritz Hahn
Support the events and you’ll get discounted brews and food at 17 bars during the month of April.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:17 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/03/2012

Caribbean Carnival, Windian Records and free rockabilly: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Celebrate the kickoff of Caribbean Carnival season, rock out at a two-day festival curated by Windian Records or say farewell to J.P. McDermott, a fixture of the local rockabilly scene.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Surprise: Bar owners in favor of extended bar hours
By Fritz Hahn
At a D.C. City Council hearing, bar owners support keeping bars open until 3 a.m. during the week and 4 a.m. on weekends.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:29 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/27/2012

Van Hunt, Recess for adults and karaoke for charity: This week’s Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Catch Van Hunt’s soulful funk, sing your heart out to raise money for sick children and spend Saturday night playing Twister, Jenga and other games.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 03/26/2012

Catch up on our beer-themed Got Plans? with Greg Engert
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The meticulous beer director of ChurchKey took reader questions last week.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:32 PM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 03/23/2012

Welcome blossoms with cherry beers
By Fritz Hahn
Local breweries celebrate cherry blossom season with special cherry beers.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:57 PM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 03/23/2012

Roll out for sushi happy hours
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you prefer rolls or nigiri, you can get sushi for a song at these top area happy hours.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:34 PM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Celebrate the return of ‘Mad Men’
By Fritz Hahn
Hit a cocktail party showing the series’ fifth season premiere or check out or list of bars and restaurants with a “Mad Men” vibe.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:59 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/20/2012

Nightlife Agenda: ‘Mad Men,’ Tiesto and the Wedding Present
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
See Tiesto up close and personal, dress up and drink classic cocktails to celebrate the return of ”Mad Men” or rock out to the Wedding Present’s catalogue of turbulent love songs.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 03/16/2012

The Got Plans? recap: Everything you need to know about St. Paddy’s
By Lavanya Ramanathan
You asked, we answered.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:26 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Test your knowledge at local trivia nights
By Stephanie Merry
Take a quiz with questions from local quizmasters and check out our list of some of the area’s best trivia nights.

By Stephanie Merry  |  01:11 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Pi Day means cheap pies — and beer — at District of Pi
By Fritz Hahn
District of Pi marks Pi Day with pizzas and beers for $3.14.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:55 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events, Restaurants

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Finding a sports bar with good food
By Going Out Guide staff
A reader e-mailed us asking for a place where she and her husband could watch the NCAA tournament and enjoy quality food and beer. Here’s what we said.

By Going Out Guide staff  |  01:58 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 03/08/2012

Charlie Visconage Show: Late-night chatter (and laughter) in Adams Morgan
By Lavanya Ramanathan
With interviews, musical guests and silliness, a new live performance channels late-night TV.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:45 AM ET, 03/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012

Pho U Vietnamese pop-up is back on at Montserrat House
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The three-night-only Vietnamese restaurant, canceled in February, is set for Thursday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Events

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Standard set to reopen on March 1
By Fritz Hahn
Standard, which won raves for its barbecue and beer last summer, is set to reopen next Thursday with an expanded menu and expanded patio.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 02/23/2012

Reasons to play hooky today
By Going Out Guide staff
How could you possibly handle work on a day like this? Here are our favorite places to go when you need a day off.

By Going Out Guide staff  |  11:23 AM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs, Museums

Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 02/22/2012

All you can’t eat: D.C.’s food feats
By Alex Baldinger
No matter how hungry you are, there’s no way you’re finishing most of these massive, spicy or massively-spicy menu items.

By Alex Baldinger  |  07:37 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 02/22/2012

Bars to try tonight: Boundary Road and Sixth Engine
By Fritz Hahn
Two new bars offer cocktails and microbrews near Capitol Hill.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:28 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/22/2012

Wale, Mos Def and Bad Brains top Howard Theatre lineup
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The historic, long crumbling center of Washington’s Black Broadway will reopen in April.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Events, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Let the Mardi Gras parties roll
By Fritz Hahn
If you’re looking for cheap drinks and beads a la Bourbon Street, it seems that every other bar is hosting a Mardi Gras party tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:19 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/21/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Tittsworth’s birthday and a drunken spelling bee
By Fritz Hahn
This week, one of D.C.’s top DJ throws himself a birthday party, the Rock and Roll Hotel’s spelling bee gets new rules, and Farewell Republic blows the doors off DC9.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 02/17/2012

The Got Plans? Recap: Beautiful bars and bathrooms and wine getaways
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Going Out Gurus were joined by Lauren Miller and Brian Winter of the design firm Edit.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:34 PM ET, 02/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012

Got Plans: Meet D.C.’s most stylish bar designers
By Fritz Hahn
The two-person design firm Edit is behind a number of D.C.’s coolest nightspots. They join us on Got Plans? to talk about their favorite past projects and the local bar scene.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Be our valentines. Or not.
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Anti-Valentine’s Day parties, the Dead Milkmen and a tribute to Don Cornelius and Whitney Houston are among this week’s nightlife highlights.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 02/13/2012

DJ nights honor Whitney Houston
By Fritz Hahn
Upcoming parties pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston and her classic songs.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:02 PM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 02/07/2012

Bar Pilar has reopened, without food
By Fritz Hahn
While construction continues on the popular tavern’s second floor, the main bar has reopened for business as (almost) usual.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:52 PM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/07/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Charity dance parties and free local beer
By Fritz Hahn
This week, sample the work of local homebrewers, dance to old-school bands for charity or take the stage in front of a full band.

By Fritz Hahn  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events, Music

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Gina Chersevani leaves PS 7’s
By Fritz Hahn
One of Washington’s top mixologists has left PS 7’s to focus on opening her own cocktail lounge.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:09 PM ET, 02/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 02/01/2012

New happy hours to try: Mova Lounge and Southern Hospitality
By Fritz Hahn
Gay hotspot Mova Lounge has relocated to the 14th and U corridor, while Southern Hospitality tries to breathe new life into the old Adams Mill Bar and Grill.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:03 PM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 01/31/2012

It’s true: Cantina Marina will be open today
By Alex Baldinger
Happy hour on the Southwest Waterfront today? A possibility, thanks to Cantina Marina’s weather-prompted reopening.

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:20 PM ET, 01/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 01/31/2012

Where to watch the Super Bowl
By Fritz Hahn
Cheering on your favorite team is more fun at these bars. Check out all-you-can-eat tailgate parties, a happy hour hosted by the Redskin Brandon Banks and a bar with award-winning microbrews.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:36 PM ET, 01/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/31/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Dubstep and Hopslam
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Taste one of the country’s most sought-after beers, dance to two of the founding fathers of dubstep and check out an up-and-coming jazz vocalist without breaking the bank.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 01/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 01/25/2012

New bars to try: St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar and Town Hall
By Fritz Hahn
Glover Park’s Town Hall has doubled in size, and St. Arnold’s has expanded its beer-and-mussels empire to Cleveland Park.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:28 PM ET, 01/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Where to watch the State of the Union address
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you want to sip special martinis at a Capitol Hill bar, gather with Obama supporters or turn the speech into a drinking game, there’s a gathering for you.

By Fritz Hahn  |  09:54 AM ET, 01/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 01/24/2012

Nightlife Agenda: ‘Fela!,’ Burns Night and Socket Records
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Hit a late-night Afrobeat dance party featuring the stars of “Fela!,” raise a glass in honor of poet Robert Burns and hear the latest tunes from bands on the eclectic local Sockets Records label.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 01/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 01/23/2012

The Got Plans? recap: Tiki bars and b-ball
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Going Out Gurus were joined by sportswriter Dan Steinberg for a chat that included basketball trash talk and tiki bar suggestions.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  05:58 PM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 01/20/2012

What to do this weekend: Explore Adams Morgan
By Fritz Hahn
Think Adams Morgan is only for 22-year-olds looking for cheap drinks and Jumbo Slice pizza? A new generation of hip restaurants and bars would beg to differ.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:43 PM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Fatback, strong drinks and high school punks
By Fritz Hahn
Our guide to the four-day week includes Fatback’s giant anniversary party, a no-pretense night of punk rock and a beer dinner with very, very strong beers.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 01/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Steal free admission to a Thievery Corporation party
By Fritz Hahn
Going to one of Thievery Corporation’s sold-out 9:30 Club shows? Here’s how to score free admission to Eighteenth Street Lounge or pick up an autographed CD.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:00 PM ET, 01/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 01/11/2012

Martin Luther King Jr. wants you to come to the club this weekend
By Fritz Hahn
Club fliers for long-weekend parties use MLK’s image to promote happy hours, celebrity DJs and bottle service.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:34 PM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Nightlife Agenda: Farewell, Gold Leaf Studios
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
This week’s nighlife highlights include one of the last shows at one of our favorite arts spaces, a hip-hop anniversary party and the uptempo sounds of Angola at U Street Music Hall.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Something for the Weekend: Boxcar and Irish Whiskey open
By Fritz Hahn
Recovered from New Year’s Eve yet? There are two new bars to check out this weekend.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:03 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Try This: Winemaker tastings at Northside Social
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The Arlington coffeehouse and wine bar’s five-course wine tasting and mini-dinner, plus a chance to meet a winemaker, is a bargain and great for a date night.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:38 PM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Try This

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 01/04/2012

The arrival of 2012 brings ‘90s nostalgia
By Fritz Hahn
If you yearn for the ‘90s, cover bands and dance parties mean January is your month.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:30 PM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 01/04/2012

Looking ahead: Bars and nightlife in 2012
By Fritz Hahn
Coming to D.C. nightlife in 2012: rooftop taquerias, more local beers, icons expanding to suburban Virginia and the rebirth of a historic Petworth night spot.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:21 PM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Nightlife Agenda: The King and you
By Fritz Hahn
Celebrate Elvis’ birthday, watch the college football title game or catch members of the original Wailers on U Street.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:00 AM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Looking back: Five bar trends for 2011
By Fritz Hahn
From local beers to rooftop bars, five trends that dominated nightlife in 2011.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Your 2011 New Year’s Eve FAQ
By Fritz Hahn
Want free parties, fireworks or a kid-friendly celebration? Use our planner to find the right party for you.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:37 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Events, Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Kurtis Blow, the Roots and a Black Cat happy hour
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
New Year’s Eve is just the beginning. This week, how about seeing a hip-hop legend or sword-swallowers or having a chance to be the DJ?

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music, Events

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Got Plans? Recap: New Year’s Eve and holiday fashion
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We talked holiday fashion and New Year’s plans with Holly E. Thomas of Refinery 29.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:00 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Got Plans?, Holiday 2011

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Remembering Joe Strummer with music and drinks
By Fritz Hahn
Bars honor the late Clash frontman on the anniversary of his death.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:54 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 07:05 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Chrismukkah and James Brown
By Fritz Hahn
Make your holidays merry with DJs, local bands, seasonal beers, parties for charity and a Christmas Day spread of ‘80s movies, beer and all-you-can-eat Chinese food.

By Fritz Hahn  |  07:05 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Holiday beer tastings: Relax with a brew
By Fritz Hahn
With the holidays on the horizon, you deserve a chance to sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy good a beer. Thankfully, there are some excellent chances over the next two days.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:28 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Poll: 2011’s best new bar
By Fritz Hahn
Vote for your favorite new watering hole.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:01 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 12/14/2011

This thing you should try: Duffy’s Monster Burger
By Alex Baldinger
From foie gras to a fried egg, you can get just about anything on a burger in this town, but you can’t get a burger on anything quite as easily.

By Alex Baldinger  |  11:11 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Try This

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Donate to charity and everyone wins
By Fritz Hahn
Donate canned food, used clothing or new toys to a local charity, and you walk away with cheaper (or free) beer, a free snack, or even a year’s worth of free concert tickets.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:55 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Holiday, Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Fat Trel and Christmas cookies
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Catch Washington’s next up-and-coming hip-hop star or celebrate the holidays with cookies and spiked eggnog at Saint-Ex.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Got Plans? recap: Punches and parties
By Fritz Hahn
The Gurus and guest Dan Searing took your questions about cocktails, holiday gatherings, shopping and a guys’ night out.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:10 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/10/2011

Where to find the best winter cocktails
By Fritz Hahn
As temperatures fall, we recommend the area’s top hot toddies, eggnogs and spiked ciders.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Toast the holidays at seasonal beer tastings
By Fritz Hahn
A week’s array of tastings, samplings and holiday-themed events mean Christmas comes early for beer lovers.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:48 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Hoilday 2011

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Five questions for Room 11’s Dan Searing
By Fritz Hahn
Mixologist Dan Searing, the guest on this week’s Got Plans? discussion, talks about his favorite cocktails, festive bars and what he wants for Christmas.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:23 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Common, barhopping Santas and ugly sweaters
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson.
Go bar hopping with Santa, don an ugly sweater for Scythian’s holiday party or check out a new supergroup featuring members of Fugazi and Medications.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson.  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Last night on 18th Street: McNasty’s
By Alex Baldinger
The Adams Morgan bar at 2450 18th St. NW — formerly known as the Angry Inch, True Story, Draft Pix, Morgan's and the Leaky Faucet — reopened last night as McNasty’s.

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:30 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Town Hall set for New Year’s Eve debut
By Fritz Hahn
Get a first look at the Glover Park restaurant and bar’s new digs — the former Blue Ridge space — at an open-bar New Year’s Eve party.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:22 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Open houses: Try some local beers this weekend
By Fritz Hahn
A guide to local breweries that will sell you beer to go.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:12 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 11/29/2011

Where to go dancing in Fairfax County?
By Fritz Hahn
As the county cracks down on restaurants with large dance floors, we ask where to find the best dancing.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:02 PM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Avey Tare and vintage cocktails
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
See the Animal Collective frontman perform solo for the first time in D.C., sip classy cocktails at the Repeal Day Ball or don a tacky sweater for a holiday bar crawl.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 11/25/2011

Bars in focus: Cuba Libre Nights
By Fritz Hahn
On Friday and Saturday nights, Cuba Libre transforms itself from a modern Cuban restaurant into downtown D.C.’s hottest salsa venue.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:00 AM ET, 11/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 11/22/2011

U Street Music Hall and 9:30 Club partnership brings more bands to U Hall, more DJs to 9:30 Backbar
By David Malitz
Zola Jesus, Chairlift and Burka Som Sistema are among the alliance’s early highlights.

By David Malitz  |  02:52 PM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 11/22/2011

What to do on Thanksgiving night (Updated!)
By Fritz Hahn
Don’t slip into a turkey coma — get out and watch football, get down to a DJ or see a cool band.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:50 PM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Bar Pilar and Standard set to close — temporarily
By Fritz Hahn
One of 14th Street’s most popular strips is going to be a little less busy this holiday season, thanks to the impending temporary closures of Bar Pilar and Standard.

By Fritz Hahn  |  09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Thanksgiving Week Edition
By Fritz Hahn
Our weekly bar and club picks are heavy on Wednesday night dance parties and long-weekend events.

By Fritz Hahn  |  08:00 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 11/18/2011

Highlights from this week’s chat: Boxed wine and bachelorettes
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We waded through the murky world of wine with the expert sommelier and all-around rock star Andy Myers.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:19 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Misc., Restaurants | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 11/16/2011

Beaujolais nouveau wine arrives at midnight
By Fritz Hahn
Want to get your hands on cheap (or free) young French wine? Here who’s pouring it this week.

By Fritz Hahn  |  09:00 AM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 09:24 PM ET, 11/15/2011

Five questions for CityZen sommelier Andy Myers
By Fritz Hahn
Andy Meyers, the rock-star sommelier from CityZen, takes your questions during this week’s Got Plans? discussion. First, though, we ask him five of our own.

By Fritz Hahn  |  09:24 PM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Misc., Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 11/15/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Global beats and a ‘highbrow’ pub quiz
By Fritz Hahn
Sip wine while looking at art or try to match wits with the Economist’s quizmaster.

By Fritz Hahn  |  08:00 AM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 11/11/2011

The best of this week’s chat with Sheldon Scott and Vijai Nathan
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We talked about the best places to pretend you’re not having an awkward dinner and the best spots for celebratory nights out.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  11:15 AM ET, 11/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Got Plans

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 11/09/2011

The new cocktail bar TNT is set to open on Columbia Pike
By Fritz Hahn
Award-winning mixologist Todd Trasher of PX plans a rockin’ new Arlington cocktail bar.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:39 PM ET, 11/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 11/07/2011

A big week for beer lovers of all stripes
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you prefer hoppy ales or Belgian-style brews, there’s a beer tasting for you this week.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:53 PM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/07/2011

Mark your calendars for New Year’s Eve
By Fritz Hahn
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Local clubs are already announcing their lineups.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music, Holiday | Tags:  Holiday 2011

Posted at 03:27 PM ET, 11/03/2011

After the ‘Watch the Throne’ show, it’s the after-parties
By Fritz Hahn
After Kanye and Jay-Z take over the Verizon Center, parties take over local nightspots.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:27 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/03/2011

The Bottom Shelf: Gummy-flavored vodka
By Stephanie Merry
The first in a series of spotlights on less-than-classy libations takes us to Dodge City.

By Stephanie Merry  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 11/02/2011

The Tune Inn is set to reopen with a clean new look
By Fritz Hahn
A sneak peek at the revamped Tune Inn reveals a mix of microbrews and stuffed deer heads. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:30 PM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 11/01/2011

Raise a glass to resveratrol
By Alex Baldinger
A component of red wine has some of the same health benefits as a low-cal diet, a new study says. Here’s where to drink up. [ Read more ]

By Alex Baldinger  |  02:49 PM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 11/01/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Day of the Dead, Peggy Sue and VV Brown
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Every Tuesday, the Going Out Gurus highlight the week’s best DJs, bands and parties.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:00 AM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 10/28/2011

Something for the Weekend: Last-minute Halloween advice
By Fritz Hahn
Looking for big-money costume contests, fancy drinks, fun bands or arty parties? We’ve got you covered.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:47 PM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Got (Halloween) Plans? The best of this week’s chat
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We recap the best questions and advice doled out in this week’s Halloween-themed chat.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  08:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events | Tags:  Halloween

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Build your own gourmet bloody mary at Poste
By Fritz Hahn
Poste’s new weekend brunch includes a build-your-own bloody mary bar with house-made ingredients from hot sauce to pickles.

By Fritz Hahn  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 10/26/2011

Halloween celebrations start tonight
By Fritz Hahn
Halloween may not be until next Monday, but the parties, happy hours and costume contests get underway tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:27 PM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Need Halloween costume advice? Ask the pros Thursday at 1
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Costume designer Kendra Rai and Sandy Smoker Duraes, the manager of the venerable costume shop Backstage Inc. join us for Got Plans on Thursday at 1.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  09:33 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Misc. | Tags:  Halloween

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Feeds & Reads: Death metal cocktails, why D.C. beer prices are a racket
By Lavanya Ramanathan
We round up the stories, blog posts, tweets and going-out scuttlebutt that have us talking.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  03:17 PM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Feeds and Reads

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Where to get your pumpkin fix
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Where to get your fix of this sweet fall staple.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:53 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Events, Bars and Clubs | Tags:  Halloween, fall

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Let’s celebrate: The best destinations for groups
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a promotion or another festive event, these restaurants will have room for everyone on your guest list.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:48 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Restaurants, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Homecoming, Double Dagger and Drop the Lime
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Sing karaoke at the W Hotel, say farewell to Double Dagger, get shook by Mobb Deep, taste a new beer or hear rappers on the rise in Silver Spring.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  06:47 PM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Something for the Weekend: U Street news
By Fritz Hahn
Two familiar faces will now be mixing cocktails at the Gibson, Lost Society introduces Halloween cocktails and Dodge City opens its doors for Redskins gameday cookouts.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:22 PM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Last night’s happy hour
By Anne Kenderdine
The Going Out Guide celebrated our iPhone app launch with readers at Eighteenth Street Lounge. Check out our photos from the happy hour.

By Anne Kenderdine  |  01:13 PM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Old-school hip-hop and the end of Oktoberfest
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Oktoberfest season winds up, hip-hop stars pack local stages, a rockabilly festival hopscotches across area venues and a blogger-turned-DJ spins Awesome Tapes From Africa.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  05:52 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Best late-night eats? Find them here.
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Skip the diners and big slice. Chow in the midnight hour now means crepes and kimchi hotdogs, dumplings and pie. [Read more]

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  12:43 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Join us for happy hour Thursday, win an iPhone
By Alex Baldinger
The Going Out Gurus are headed to Eighteenth Street Lounge to celebrate the launch of the new GOG iPhone app.

By Alex Baldinger  |  12:13 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 06:49 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Cash Money, nerds and Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Celebrate Artisphere’s anniversary, wander through a music festival, dance to one of the greatest DJs of all time or party with boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  06:49 PM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Found: Lost and Sound at Velvet Lounge
By Fritz Hahn
A discovery for househeads: the Lost and Sound party is going weekly at Velvet Lounge.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:00 PM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Sample some award-winning local brews
By Fritz Hahn
Local brewers brought home a number of awards from the Great American Beer Festival. Here’s where you can sample the winners. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:54 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 09/30/2011

Neighborhood marker: Bloomingdale’s new Boundary Stone
By Fritz Hahn
A comfortable neighborhood pub in Bloomingdale is popular from the get-go.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:51 PM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Food, drinks and flatscreens for nervous Red Sox fans
By Fritz Hahn
It’s all come down to one game for the Red Sox, and Boston-friendly bars are offering specials and camaraderie.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:09 PM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Soul, art and Oktoberfest
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Das Racist returns to D.C., artist Kehinde Wiley kicks off a Corcoran exhibit with a hip pool party, Oktoberfest brews get tapped and DJs celebrate James Brown and Stevie Wonder.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  05:31 PM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Smoke and Barrel brings barbecue, beer and bourbon to Adams Morgan
By Fritz Hahn
Asylum’s street-level bar is now a saloon-style bar selling freshly smoked barbecue, 20 craft draft beers and dozens of brands of bourbon.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:24 PM ET, 09/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Nightlife Agenda: The Rapture arrives; See Common for free
By Fritz Hahn
You can see Common for free at the Park at 14th on Saturday night. Read on to find out how.

By Fritz Hahn  |  05:05 PM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Black Jack brings all-weather bocce to 14th Street
By Justin Rude and Fritz Hahn
We’ve enjoyed the Southern-influenced menu and the interesting cocktail list, but the major attraction at this new two-story restaurant is a pair of indoor bocce courts.

By Justin Rude and Fritz Hahn  |  04:32 PM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Something for the Weekend: Beer, boxing and ‘90s nostalgia
By Fritz Hahn
It’s a big weekend for fans of European beer, boxing and ‘90s nostalgia. Here’s why.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:23 PM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:04 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Sonic Circuits and H Street festivals
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
There’s a lot of variety on the calendar this week: The experimental Sonic Circuits festival comes to town for five nights, the Corcoran Gallery of Art hosts a happy hour with food, drinks and a scavenger hunt, and Oktoberfest kicks off on H Street NE — complete with a new beer from DC Brau.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  10:04 PM ET, 09/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Football season kicks off
By Fritz Hahn

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:39 PM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Beat the blues with our favorite rainy-day diversions
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The soggy season is upon us. We’ve got our favorite ways to get out of the house and stay under cover.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  08:55 AM ET, 09/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Museums, Movies, Misc.

Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Brazilian party in Rosslyn, These United States leave D.C. and more
By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz
The Going Out Gurus highlight the week’s best DJS, bands, dance nights and parties.

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz  |  06:23 PM ET, 09/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Feeds & reads: Own a (possibly beer-stained) piece of Hawk ‘n’ Dove
By Lavanya Ramanathan and Brandon Weigel
The Gurus round up the week’s must-read blog posts, tweets and restaurant/bar rumor-mongering.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Brandon Weigel  |  01:49 PM ET, 09/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Feeds and Reads

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 08/31/2011

New owner plans big changes for the Hawk ’n’ Dove
By Fritz Hahn
The man behind several other bars on Capitol Hill plans to close the famous dive bar in October for a five-month floor-to-ceiling makeover.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:20 PM ET, 08/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 08:16 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Nightlife Agenda: The summer’s-almost-over edition
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
A long weekend is full of pool parties, beach-themed late-night dance parties and other ways to say goodbye to summer.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  08:16 PM ET, 08/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 08/24/2011

The darkest cocktails in town
By Fritz Hahn
At American Ice Co’s monthly happy hour, the drinks and the soundtrack take their cues from heavy metal.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:58 PM ET, 08/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 08/23/2011

Nightlife Agenda
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
The Going Out Gurus highlight the week’s best DJs, bands, dance nights and parties.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  07:18 PM ET, 08/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 08/23/2011

Earthquake drink specials to shake you all night long (Updated)
By Fritz Hahn
Soothe your frazzled nerves with discounted drinks at D.C. bars.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:28 PM ET, 08/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 08/22/2011

Fat Tire beer finally rolls into D.C.
By Fritz Hahn
The wait is over: Colorado’s popular Fat Tire beer arrives in the Washington area, and bars are holding parties to celebrate. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:56 PM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 08/22/2011

Taking it outside: U Street’s rooftop and patio explosion
By Fritz Hahn
U Street has gone from a desert of al fresco options to one of the most loaded neighborhoods in the city.

By Fritz Hahn  |  11:17 AM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 03:53 PM ET, 08/19/2011

Go to the Black Cat, check out a ... TV show?
By Fritz Hahn
The Black Cat kicks off a new “Tales From the Crypt”-themed happy hour to go along with its weekly “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” happy hour.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:53 PM ET, 08/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 08/16/2011

Nightlife Agenda: D.C. Beer Week, Estelle and the Rock and Roll Hotel
By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson
Highlights include free performances by Estelle and Amel Larrieux, the reunion of ‘80s D.C. hardcore favorites Marginal Man and the Rock and Roll Hotel’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson  |  06:31 PM ET, 08/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 08/15/2011

Feeds & Reads: Debating D.C. Restaurant Week, and Eric Hilton talks Thievery
By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn
The Gurus round up the week’s must-read blog posts, tweets and restaurant/bar rumor-mongering.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn  |  03:35 PM ET, 08/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs, Restaurants | Tags:  Feeds and Reads

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Something for the Weekend: Where to watch soccer
By Fritz Hahn
Whether you support Liverpool, Barcelona, Celtic or D.C. United, there’s a bar that regularly shows your team.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:04 PM ET, 08/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Bars and Clubs