Going Out Guide - Local entertainment and nightlife.

Posted at 07:23 PM ET, 05/30/2011

Serendipity 3 opens in Georgetown

By Lavanya Ramanathan

After Shake Shack, another New York export arrives to calorie-load D.C.’s restaurant-starved masses. [ Read more ]

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 07:23 PM ET, 05/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 05/29/2011

Free and easy: DC Jazz Festival, Will Barnet party

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: a Memorial Day festival and parade, a 100th birthday party for artist Will Barnet and the kickoff to the DC Jazz Festival.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 05/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 05/27/2011

Againn Tavern in Rockville closes

By Justin Rude

After only a year in operation, the Againn Tavern in Rockville closed its doors last night. The 250-seat spinoff of the chic downtown gastropub replaced the venerable Houston’s on Rockville Pike last July, but couldn’t manage to carve out a permanent niche for itself in the Maryland Suburb.

By Justin Rude | 06:18 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 05/27/2011

‘Body’ talk at 39th Street Gallery

By Michael O’Sullivan

Brentwood’s 39th Street Gallery hosts a gallery talk for “’Body,’’ an impeccable little showcase of body-themed sculpture and drawing.

By Michael O’Sullivan | 01:54 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Museums

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 05/27/2011

Memorial Day, Metro and you

By Alex Baldinger

If you’re sticking around D.C. for Memorial Day, now would be a good time to check out the Capital Bikeshare program, because using the Metro this weekend promises to be an extremely frustrating experience.

By Alex Baldinger | 01:29 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 05/27/2011

Emily Wax on the Fast Gourmet

By Justin Rude

Emily Wax profiles Fast Gourmet, the gas station eatery on 14th Street

By Justin Rude | 01:14 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 05/27/2011

George Clinton replaced by Taj Mahal at Rockville’s Hometown Holidays

By David Malitz

Funk legend suffering from staph infection is replaced by blues stalwart Taj Mahal.

By David Malitz | 12:18 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 05/27/2011

A(nother) holiday that’s cause for celebration

By Stephanie Merry

National Burger Day is upon us. How will you celebrate?

By Stephanie Merry | 12:15 PM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/27/2011

New movies: ‘Kung Fu Panda 2,’ ‘The Hangover Part II’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, two new sequels dominate while Woody Allen’s newest film, fresh from Cannes, brings viewers on a jaunt to Paris.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 05/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 05/26/2011

‘Kung Fu Panda’ strikes again

By Jess Righthand

You might be surprised how many parallels you can find between the character of Po (voiced by Jack Black) and another orphaned boy-hero due on movie screens this summer.

By Jess Righthand | 01:23 PM ET, 05/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 05/26/2011

Start summer early with Memorial Day events

By Jess Righthand

Get outside in the sun to honor the troops, ride some roller coasters, hear world-famous musical acts and see dazzling fireworks.

By Jess Righthand | 12:59 PM ET, 05/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 05/26/2011

A sneak peek at the menu at Virtue Feed & Grain

By Tom Sietsema

Cathal Armstrong plans to open Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town Alexandria June 9. It will have casual Irish and pub fare and sit near the Majestic and PX.

By Tom Sietsema | 12:37 PM ET, 05/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/26/2011

The Paper Collective hosts a launch party

By Stephanie Merry

The Paper Collective hosts a launch party with proceeds benefitting CHAW.

By Stephanie Merry | 12:00 PM ET, 05/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:14 PM ET, 05/25/2011

Hot Tickets: Train and Maroon 5, Interpol

By Brandon Weigel

Hot tickets for shows in town

By Brandon Weigel | 08:14 PM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 05/25/2011

Cupcakes with a twist at Bourbon Steak

By Tom Sietsema

Washington gourmands have another dish to check off their to-do lists: Pulled pork cupcakes served in the lounge at Bourbon Steak in the Four Seasons hotel. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema | 04:34 PM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 05/25/2011

A really bad ‘Hangover’

By Alex Baldinger

“The Hangover” took audiences and critics by surprise in 2009, winning strong reviews for having more substance than your typical boys-will-be-boys raunchfest. Based on new reviews, though, “The Hangover Part II” is a big step backward.

By Alex Baldinger | 01:55 PM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 05/25/2011

Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts return to Carter Barron in June

By David Malitz

Carolyn Malachi, Maimouna Youssef, Archives and Orquestra La Leyenda are among the performers at this year’s free concert series.

By David Malitz | 12:33 PM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/25/2011

Today in Food: Lunch at Estadio, Island tastes in Wheaton

By Anne Kenderdine

Get ready for summer with Estadio’s new lunch menu, spicy eats at Island Hut and recipes for grilling, barbecue sauce and drinks make with fresh fruit.

By Anne Kenderdine | 09:00 AM ET, 05/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:35 PM ET, 05/24/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Long Memorial Day weekend edition

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

The unofficial start of summer means an extra night of events, including pool parties, a chance to bust out your freshly cleaned white linen, Daylight’s anniversary soiree and an outdoor viewing of the Indy 500, but our calendar also features free shows by Beach Fossils and Medications at the Kennedy Center, a Lady Gaga theme party, the grand opening of the “new” Toledo Lounge and First Lady of Bad Boy Faith Evans performing at the Park.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 07:35 PM ET, 05/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 05/24/2011

Take a sip from ‘The Punch Bowl’

By Fritz Hahn

The first of three tasting and signing events for local bartender Dan Searing’s first book, “The Punch Bowl,” may have passed, but you can still check out exclusive recipes and find out about two future tastings on the GoG blog. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn | 03:17 PM ET, 05/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 05/24/2011

Game over for pinball museum

By Amy Orndorff

You have until July 4 to bask in the glow of the blinking lights at D.C.’s tribute to pinball machines.

By Amy Orndorff | 02:49 PM ET, 05/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 05/23/2011

Feeds & Reads: Annoying food trends, Preakness re-capped

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 | 04:16 PM ET, 05/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 05/23/2011

The Summer Guide has arrived

By Fritz Hahn

Everything you need to survive the warmest months of the year, from 20 must-do’s before Labor Day to info on the newest rooftop bars.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:47 PM ET, 05/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Summer Guide

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 05/23/2011

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ tops box office, sets international record

By Sarah Anne Hughes

The fourth film in the “Pirates” franchise topped the weekend box office but failed to meet expectations

By Sarah Anne Hughes | 12:00 PM ET, 05/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 05/22/2011

Free and Easy: Glee, Spike Mendelsohn

By Jess Righthand

This week for free, watch the season finale of Glee on the big screen, meet the subject of recent controversy, celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, and hear songs from local band The Sweater Set’s new album.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 05/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 05/20/2011

Meet D.C.’s new burger boss...

By Tim Carman

Many new burger joints have popped up in D.C., but your favorite remains those Five Guys from Lorton.

By Tim Carman | 04:24 PM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 05/20/2011

Before tonight’s Front Row, a fashion re-cap

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Before you head to Bethesda for tonight’s runway show, see what they’re wearing.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 03:58 PM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Events

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 05/20/2011

Something for the Weekend: Toledo Lounge reopens

By Fritz Hahn

New owners try to rejuvinate the spirit of one of Adams Morgan’s best neighborhood bars.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:21 PM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 05/20/2011

Food in focus: Elizabeth’s Gone Raw

By Justin Rude

Elizabeth Petty’s weekly raw food tasting menu presents food with “with abundant complexity and unexpected appeal.“ And the visuals aren’t bad either.

By Justin Rude | 02:03 PM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 05/20/2011

Avoid the line: Nearby Shake Shack alternatives

By Justin Rude

Daunted by the line at Shake Shack? Here are is a handful of restaurants within a block of New York transplant that offer something very different.

By Justin Rude | 12:21 PM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 05/20/2011

Palena Market opens

By Tom Sietsema

Imagine a food boutique of all chef Frank Ruta’s favorite ingredients and dishes.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:26 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 05/20/2011

GOGiveaways: Win Sampras/Agassi tickets today

By Alex Baldinger

As great as the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal rivalry has been for most of the past decade, we still miss Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:20 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 05/20/2011

Weekend update: Twenty ways to love your summer

By Alex Baldinger

It seems everyone’s talking about bucket lists these days, what with the news that the world is scheduled to come to an end Saturday. But forget the rapture: You’ve got a summer to plan!

By Alex Baldinger | 11:15 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 05/20/2011

New Sport of Summer: Stand-Up Paddling

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Stand-up paddling, which crosses surfing with a hint of kayaking, has ridden a wave of popularity right into Washington. Where you can try it.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:30 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: misc.

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/20/2011

New movies: ‘Pirates,’ ‘Meek’s Cutoff’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Captain Jack Sparrow makes his return to the big screen, director Kelly Reichardt crafts an intriguing reinterpretation of the American western and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s lover narrates a film about his longtime partner.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 05/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

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

Truth is stranger than fiction at Heiner Contemporary

By Michael O’Sullivan

Heiner Contemporary, a new Georgetown art gallery, features the work of painter Elizabeth Huey.

By Michael O’Sullivan | 05:07 PM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Events

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 05/19/2011

Chef David Guas brings sno-balls to Bayou Bakery

By Justin Rude

Bayou Bakery chef and owner David Guas is importing a classic New Orleans summer treat, the sno-ball, to his Courthouse restaurant. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude | 04:33 PM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 05/19/2011

Getting tickets to Kennedy Center’s free OK Go show

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Here’s how to score tickets to the free concert June 23.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:19 PM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music, Free and Cheap

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 05/19/2011

Our all-time favorite Will Ferrell movies

By Jess Righthand, Stephanie Merry and Michael O’Sullivan

Last Thursday, the Kennedy Center announced that Will Ferrell is this year’s winner of the Mark Twain prize for American Humor. In light of the award, we thought we’d chime in on our all-time favorite Ferrell flicks.

By Jess Righthand, Stephanie Merry and Michael O’Sullivan | 02:55 PM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 05/19/2011

Win Decemberists tickets in today’s chat

By Alex Baldinger

If you’re not too busy chatting with Kegasus, you should swing over to Got Plans? today at 1 p.m., especially if you’re a fan of the hyper-literate rock stylings of the Decemberists.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:40 AM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 05/19/2011

Eighteenth Street Lounge takes over Capitol Skyline pool parties

By Fritz Hahn

The wildly popular pool parties at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Southwest D.C. will now be run by the crew behind Eighteenth Street Lounge and Marvin.

By Fritz Hahn | 09:34 AM ET, 05/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:33 PM ET, 05/18/2011

Hot Tickets: Identity, HFStival, Bonnie Prince Billy

By Brandon Weigel

What’s ahead on the club and festival scene

By Brandon Weigel | 07:33 PM ET, 05/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 05/18/2011

Today in Food: Local clams and low-fat flavor

By Justin Rude

David Hagedorn’s chronicle of a trip to Virginia’s eastern shore to visit a local source of hard-shell littleneck clams leads an excellent Food section today.

By Justin Rude | 05:00 PM ET, 05/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 05/18/2011

Found Magazine’s Davy Rothbart tries finding love

By Lavanya Ramanathan

We chat with Davy Rothbart about the new documentary “My Heart Is an Idiot,” which traces his love life.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:00 PM ET, 05/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 05/18/2011

Going Out Guide’s Summer Swagfest continues

By Alex Baldinger

If you like winning free stuff, then our Facebook page is the place to be this week.

By Alex Baldinger | 12:39 PM ET, 05/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 05/17/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Prohibition-era drinks, Soundbites and Big Freedia

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

This week’s after-dark schedule includes the opening of a brand-new art and performance space with room for multiple DJs acts, a chance to tour Woodrow Wilson’s 1920s wine cellar while sipping Prohibition-era cocktails, a 9:30 club benefit show that includes Trouble Funk, the Pietasters and Ra Ra Rasputin, a reunion of the highly respected local R&B-meets-hip-hop duo CrossRhodes, music on the House of Sweden’s rooftop deck and Big Freedia teaching DC9 how to bounce.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 07:18 PM ET, 05/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 05/17/2011

‘Pop Art — Then and Now’ at the Kreeger Museum

By Michael O’Sullivan

The female nudes of artist Tom Wesselmann, on view at the Kreeger Museum along with several still lifes, offer a window into the pop-art movement.

By Michael O’Sullivan | 03:46 PM ET, 05/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Museums

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 05/17/2011

A toast to American Craft Beer Week

By Fritz Hahn

American Craft Beer Week brings events to beer-centric bars across the Washington area. Here’s our suggested itinerary. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn | 03:37 PM ET, 05/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 05/17/2011

Party like it’s the end of days

By Lavanya Ramanathan

In the event Saturday really is the end of days, go out with a bang.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 02:39 PM ET, 05/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 05/17/2011

Shake Shack finally puts D.C. on the map

By Alex Baldinger

Like the grand opening of the first Studebaker dealership in sleepy Anytown U.S.A., Shake Shack opened in Washington this week, finally putting the District of Columbia on the map. [ Read more ]

By Alex Baldinger | 01:28 PM ET, 05/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 05/16/2011

Feeds & Reads: Spike Mendelsohn’s big-fish complex

By Lavanya Ramanathan and David Malitz

The Going Out Gurus round up the blog posts, tweets and general bar/restaurant rumormongering going around the GOG pod.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and David Malitz | 01:37 PM ET, 05/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Restaurants

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 05/16/2011

Jiffy Lube Live eliminates tailgating

By David Malitz

A new “no tolerance” policy goes into effect starting this weekend.

By David Malitz | 12:01 PM ET, 05/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 05/16/2011

GOGiveaways: Win free tickets on Facebook

By Alex Baldinger

It’s always nice to win free stuff, and that’s what we’re going to give you a chance to do every day this week. Call it the Going Out Guide’s Summer Swagfest, or something.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:07 AM ET, 05/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 05/16/2011

America Eats Tavern will replace Cafe Atlantico

By Tom Sietsema

The new Jose Andres restaurant, developed as a partnership with a National Archives exhibition, will showcase iconic American dishes. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema | 10:15 AM ET, 05/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 05/15/2011

Free and Easy: NoMa Summer Screen and The Front Row

By Jess Righthand

This week’s free events include the kickoff to NoMa Summer Screen, a fashion bonanza and a yoga flash mob (no, we’re not kidding).

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 05/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 05/13/2011

Julian Schnabel speaks at the Hirshhorn

By Jess Righthand

By Jess Righthand | 04:31 PM ET, 05/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 05/13/2011

Local music notes: See-I, Sweetlife Sessions, Deleted Scenes, Wale and more

By David Malitz

What’s new in local music: the long-awaited debut album by local reggae group See-I, the upcoming mixtape by Black Cobain and the latest on Sweetlife Sessions.

By David Malitz | 11:27 AM ET, 05/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 05/13/2011

Weekend update: Cultural Splash

By Alex Baldinger

D.C.’s arts communities are trying to get locals to buy in to new forms of entertainment by blurring high art with pop culture.

By Alex Baldinger | 10:30 AM ET, 05/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/13/2011

New movies: ‘Bridesmaids,’ ‘Everything Must Go’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Kristen Wiig steals the bouquet in the new raunchy comedy “Bridesmaids,” Will Ferrell stars in the drama “Everything Must Go” and Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays an off-beat companion in “Hesher.”

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 05/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 05/12/2011

Truckeroo food truck festival coming June 3

By Fritz Hahn

To spice up things near Nationals Park, Bullpen owner Bo Blair has created a festival called Truckeroo, which will bring 15 to 25 food trucks to the block-long parking lot between the Bullpen and the new Das Bullpen.

By Fritz Hahn | 05:30 PM ET, 05/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 05/12/2011

Julian Schnabel visits the Hirshhorn

By Jess Righthand

Advance tickets to both nights’ events with filmmaker and artist Julian Schnabel are sold out, but you might still be able to get in through the first-come, first-served standby line.

By Jess Righthand | 02:58 PM ET, 05/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 05/12/2011

A triptych TripTik for a spin around the world

By Alex Baldinger

You won’t need to wait in line outside the U.S. Passport Office downtown before you can enjoy Saturday’s Around the World Embassy Tour.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:59 AM ET, 05/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 05/12/2011

Getting Up Guide: Thursday, May 12

By Alex Baldinger

Here’s what you need to know about today’s goings-on:

By Alex Baldinger | 10:44 AM ET, 05/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 07:05 PM ET, 05/11/2011

Hot Tickets: Soundgarden, Kid Cudi, Bon Iver

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:05 PM ET, 05/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 05/11/2011

DC Yoga Week kicks off Sunday

By Stephanie Merry

Kick off the week with a free class on the Mall.

By Stephanie Merry | 04:48 PM ET, 05/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 05/11/2011

Food in focus: The 2011 Spring Dining Guide

By Justin Rude

Tom Sietsema’s 2011 Spring Dining Guide is here, along with a slew of great photos by Sean McCormick.

By Justin Rude | 04:03 PM ET, 05/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 05/11/2011

Spread the D.C. jam (sessions) on thick

By Jess Righthand

At jazz jams, less experienced musicians play alongside seasoned professionals, and everyone takes musical risks they might not go for at a professional gig. And that’s what makes them some of the most rewarding listening experiences.

By Jess Righthand | 02:57 PM ET, 05/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:41 PM ET, 05/11/2011

Today in Food: Todd Gray’s Watershed

By Anne Kenderdine

In today’s Food section, Tom Sietsema checks out Todd Gray’s Watershed and Tim Carman reports on the Future of Food conference.

By Anne Kenderdine | 02:41 PM ET, 05/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 05/10/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Amel Larrieux, air guitar and Echo and the Bunnymen

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

This week’s picks include concerts by the excellent R&B/neo-soul singers Amel Larrieux and Glenn Wright at the Park at 14th, Echo and the Bunnymen’s timeless cool at the 9:30 Club, an all-metal air guitar competition at Solly’s, the reunion of late-’90s emo stars Fairweather, parties that transport you to Brazil and Barbados, a night of Afro-Cuban beats and the bi-annual “Office Space” viewing party with trivia, impersonation and costume contests.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 06:47 PM ET, 05/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 05/10/2011

Feeds & Reads: Derek Brown starts a garden

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Fritz Hahn and Justin Rude

The Gurus round up the week’s must-read blog posts, tweets and restaurant/bar rumor-mongering.

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Fritz Hahn and Justin Rude | 02:18 PM ET, 05/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 05/10/2011

DC Brau’s new Penn Quarter Porter hits taps Tuesday night

By Fritz Hahn

The second beer from Washington’s buzzed-about DC Brau brewery will be released in limited quantities on Tuesday.

By Fritz Hahn | 10:04 AM ET, 05/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/10/2011

Getting Up Guide: Tuesday, May 10

By Alex Baldinger

Tuesday is upon us. Let’s have a look at what’s happening in and around D.C. tonight.

By Alex Baldinger | 07:00 AM ET, 05/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 05/09/2011

Find a food truck

By Stephanie Merry

Where are your favorite food trucks today? Before you head out for lunch, browse this handy Twitter tool that brings together feeds from trucks across the city.

By Stephanie Merry | 11:20 AM ET, 05/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:52 PM ET, 05/06/2011

Free and Easy: Cabaret and outdoor concerts

By Jess Righthand

Two cabaret shows and the kickoff to a summer-long outdoor concert series round out a week of free events.

By Jess Righthand | 04:52 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 05/06/2011

Sneak peek at Buzz Bakery in Ballston

By Bonnie S. Benwick

The power of pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac is right at home in this sleek new space. [ Read more ]

By Bonnie S. Benwick | 04:35 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 05/06/2011

Women in Jazz Festival coming up at the Kennedy Center

By Jess Righthand

On May 19-21, the Kennedy Center’s 16th annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival showcases female jazz talent at the Terrace Theater.

By Jess Righthand | 04:34 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 05/06/2011

Food in focus: Dim sum brunch at the Source

By Justin Rude

As part of his tour of non-traditional brunches in D.C., Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema spent some time at chef Scott Drewno’s dim sum brunch at Wolfgang Puck’s sleek modern restaurant in the Newseum. As usual, Scott Suchman’s photos complete the story.

By Justin Rude | 04:04 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 05/06/2011

Something for the Weekend: The Majestic’s seasonal cocktails

By Fritz Hahn

The Old Town Alexandria restaurant has developed the perfect cocktail menu for springtime. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn | 01:31 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/06/2011

What summer movie do you most want to see?

By Anne Kenderdine

Is your calendar marked for the final film of the “Harry Potter” series? Or are you eagerly awaiting “Cowboys & Aliens”? Vote in our poll for the most anticipated summer movie.

By Anne Kenderdine | 12:14 PM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 05/06/2011

Small countries to visit on EU Open House Day

By David Malitz

Why you’ll want to go to Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia’s embassies

By David Malitz | 11:11 AM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 05/06/2011

Signs of D.C.’s boom? Just look around

By Lavanya Ramanathan

New Census data shows 20- and 30-somethings brought a boost in population. And nightlife.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:07 AM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011

New movies: ‘Thor,’ ‘The Beaver,’ ‘Something Borrowed’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, the hammer-toting Marvel superhero comes to life, a depressed man finds his will to live through a beaver hand puppet and a bunch of unsympathetic characters find themselves in an unlovable love triangle.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 05/05/2011

Weekend Update: Cinematic double vision

By Alex Baldinger

Summer movie season is on the horizon, and along with it comes the requisite Hollywood sampler of teen flicks, blockbuster popcorn flicks, steamy romance-dramas and rom coms.

By Alex Baldinger | 08:00 PM ET, 05/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 05/05/2011

Getting Up Guide: Thursday, May 5

By Alex Baldinger

A quick look at what’s happening in and around Washington today.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:00 AM ET, 05/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:17 PM ET, 05/04/2011

Hot Tickets: R. Kelly, Britney Spears, Death Cab for Cutie

By Brandon Weigel

Two of pop’s biggest names have upcoming shows at the Verizon Center.

By Brandon Weigel | 08:17 PM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 05/04/2011

Today in Food: A life in the day of restaurant moms

By Justin Rude

How four new restaurant moms are coping with babies and dinnertime

By Justin Rude | 03:33 PM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 05/04/2011

Mint juleps and big hats: Where to watch the Kentucky Derby

By Fritz Hahn

If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs for this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, you can still sip a mint julep, snack on derby pie and wear your favorite big hat to a local viewing party.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:08 PM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 05/04/2011

Wednesday Food Truck Feedbag

By

It’s ugly out there today, but if you’re feeling brave, here’s where the food trucks are serving.

By | 11:30 AM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 05/04/2011

Feeds & reads: The Gurus’ fave news from the week

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The Gurus round up all our favorite news, blog posts and restaurant-bar rumor-mongering from the week.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 11:01 AM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 05/04/2011

Will 2011 be the year of the lobster?

By Justin Rude

This summer it looks like the city’s favorite lunch wagon will be facing a bit more competition in the realm of seafood sandwiches, as a pair of similarly New England-themed casual restaurants are set to make their D.C.-area debuts.

By Justin Rude | 10:22 AM ET, 05/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Going Out Gurus, Restaurants

Posted at 07:27 PM ET, 05/03/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and Square Dancing

By Fritz Hahn

The Going Out Gurus highlight the week’s best DJs, bands, dance nights and parties

By Fritz Hahn | 07:27 PM ET, 05/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/03/2011

Festival season has arrived

By Lavanya Ramanathan

From Flower Mart to the Taste of Arlington, May is teeming with outdoor fests.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:14 PM ET, 05/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Misc.

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 05/03/2011

Getting Up Guide: Tuesday, May 3

By Alex Baldinger

A quick look at what’s going on today in and around Washington, including our new food truck feedbag.

By Alex Baldinger | 10:30 AM ET, 05/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 05/02/2011

May art preview: A sudden shower of options

By Michael O’Sullivan

The spring 2011 art calendar starts to heat up around the middle of May.

By Michael O’Sullivan | 05:06 PM ET, 05/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Events

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 05/02/2011

Recognizing the military today

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn

Restaurants, bars and a museum offer discounts for military.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn | 04:36 PM ET, 05/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Misc.

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 05/02/2011

Vermilion’s new tasting menu, Farm Table

By Tom Sietsema

Just in time to celebrate local crab, ramps, asparagus and baby lamb, Vermilion is unveiling an exclusive tasting menu on the second floor of the modern American restaurant in Alexandria. [Read more]

By Tom Sietsema | 12:24 PM ET, 05/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 05/02/2011

Fixing for a food truck? Find one.

By Alex Baldinger

Where are your favorite food trucks today? Before you head out for lunch, browse this handy Twitter aggregator that brings together feeds from trucks across the city.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:30 AM ET, 05/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Going Out Guide: May, 2011