Going Out Guide - Local entertainment and nightlife.

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 06/30/2011

Food for fireworks day: Where to eat near the Mall

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Finding a quick bite or a barbecue before the fireworks has never been so easy.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:17 PM ET, 06/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Summer Guide, Restaurants

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 06/30/2011

W Hotel’s P.O.V. Lounge open as usual

By Fritz Hahn

The P.O.V. Lounge atop the W Hotel is open as usual today, despite a 47-year-old woman’s fall from the rooftop bar late Wednesday night.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:38 PM ET, 06/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 06/30/2011

Hook will likely remained closed for months

By Tim Carman

The Georgetown seafood restaurant suffered significant damage during a fire last week, says the owner. [ Read more ]

By Tim Carman | 11:51 AM ET, 06/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 06/29/2011

Hot Tickets: Fleet Foxes, ‘How Sweet the Sound,’ Keiko Matsui

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:18 PM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 06/29/2011

Heading to the beach this weekend? Be a VIP.

By Fritz Hahn

By Fritz Hahn | 03:09 PM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 06/29/2011

Under 21 and no place to go? Think again

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Just because you can’t drink doesn’t mean you can’t experience Washington nightlife.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:41 PM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Interns' Guide

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 06/29/2011

New D.C. electronic music group Volta Bureau features Will Eastman, Outputmessage and Micah Vellian

By David Malitz

The trio of Will Eastman, Outputmessage and Micah Vellian makes its DJ debut on Thursday at U Street Music Hall.

By David Malitz | 11:32 AM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 06/29/2011

Ask Tom: Big budget seeks big space

By Tom Sietsema

Big budget seeks big space: “Could you please provide recommendations for good-quality restaurants that are able to accommodate 50 people for dinner?” asks Annandale reader Howard Stelzer.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:06 AM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 06/29/2011

Today in Food: Pork ribs

By Justin Rude

Jim Shahin’s primer on pork ribs leads today’s Food section with three foolproof methods for barbecue at Fourth of July cookout.

By Justin Rude | 10:48 AM ET, 06/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 06/28/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Long holiday weekend edition

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz

Try new beers, go to a rooftop cookout, party with R. Kelly, see the debut of D.C. electronica trio Volta Bureau or get down with go-go legends.

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz | 05:29 PM ET, 06/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 06/28/2011

New at Thunder Burger: Wild game

By Tom Sietsema

It’s going to be a zoo at Thunder Burger & Bar in Georgetown, which launches a Wild Wednesdays promotion beginning at 4 p.m. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema | 02:55 PM ET, 06/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 06/28/2011

Food at the Folklife Festival

By Jess Righthand

Food might not be its own program at the 45th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, but it certainly could be. [ Read more ]

By Jess Righthand | 02:27 PM ET, 06/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 06/27/2011

Todd Gray loses bet, but wins Rammy

By Tim Carman

After 10 nominations, Todd Gray finally nabs the title.

By Tim Carman | 04:57 PM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 06/27/2011

Feeds and reads: A night at the Rammys

By Justin Rude

By Justin Rude | 04:12 PM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Restaurants

Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2011

Neighborhood Restaurant Group to open craft beer brewery at the Yards

By Justin Rude

Southwest Washington, welcome to the D.C. dining scene.

By Justin Rude | 03:16 PM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 06/27/2011

‘Cars 2’ laps field: Pixar’s latest wins weekend with $68M debut

By Michael Cavna

The animated Disney/Pixar’s film exceeded industry predictions, crossing the domestic-debut finish line with a $68-million weekend.

By Michael Cavna | 09:47 AM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 06/27/2011

Silverdocs award winners, additional screenings announced

By Jess Righthand

Silverdocs has just announced this year’s award winners, which will screen along with some audience favorites today.

By Jess Righthand | 09:40 AM ET, 06/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/26/2011

Free and easy: Soul Train Dance Party, Fringe preview

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: Questlove DJs a dance party for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Cornel West theory appears at the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress celebrates the centennial of Hiram Bingham’s “discovery” of Machu Picchu.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 06/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 06/24/2011

Food in focus: Hill Country

By Justin Rude

Scott Suchman’s photos of Hill Country, shot for Tom Sietsema’s Sunday review of the Penn Quarter barbecue barn, capture so much detail, you might get a sauce stain on your shirt just by looking at them.

By Justin Rude | 04:02 PM ET, 06/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 06/24/2011

Something for the weekend: Dodge City’s new backyard

By Fritz Hahn

The biggest patio on U Street is a two-level backyard space behind Dodge City. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn | 01:41 PM ET, 06/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/24/2011

New movies: ‘Cars 2,’ ‘Bad Teacher’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, “Cars 2” is visually stunning, “Buck” has a broader appeal than just horse people and “Bad Teacher” is bad (and not in a good way).

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 06/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 06/23/2011

Salad lovers rejoice: Rabbit comes to Clarendon

By Justin Rude

Half of the place is for health food. The other half serves beer, cupcakes and grilled cheese. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude | 02:47 PM ET, 06/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 06/23/2011

Former Living Colour frontman performs at the Portrait Gallery this weekend

By Jess Righthand

Vernon Reid performs "Artificial Afrika" at the National Portrait Gallery on Saturday.

By Jess Righthand | 01:52 PM ET, 06/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 06/23/2011

Headed for Dewey? Chat with us at 1 p.m.

By Alex Baldinger

You can win VIP passes to the legendary Dewey hangout The Starboard that will let you skip the lines and get immediate entry all summer long.

By Alex Baldinger | 12:29 PM ET, 06/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 06/23/2011

Get your free tickets to Friday’s Going Out Guide Reggae Night concert

By David Malitz

Tickets go fast for this popular free concert, which features Archives, Passion Reggae Band and Carl Malcolm & Positive Vibrations.

By David Malitz | 11:52 AM ET, 06/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 07:42 PM ET, 06/22/2011

Hot Tickets: The Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan

By Brandon Weigel

Tickets for the Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan and more go on sale this week.

By Brandon Weigel | 07:42 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 06/22/2011

Today in Food: Mike Isabella is a (grand)momma’s boy

By Justin Rude

The Post profiles “Top Chef” Mike Isabella and his new restaurant, Graffiato.

By Justin Rude | 05:19 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 06/22/2011

From this morning’s Ask Tom chat: Big changes coming to Ba Bay

By Justin Rude

Fabio Trabocchi’s swanky new modern Italian spot, Fiola, has already lost its opening chef, Miles Vaden.

By Justin Rude | 01:27 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 06/22/2011

Acre 121 takes over old CommonWealth space

By Tim Carman

Chef Michael Soper returns to the District with a mix of lowcountry cuisine and barbecue.

By Tim Carman | 01:15 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 06/22/2011

Tune Inn suffers early morning fire

By Tim Carman

The historic dive on Capitol Hill suffers about $75,000 in damages

By Tim Carman | 01:04 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 06/22/2011

Equinox owners open Muse, a vegetarian-friendly cafe at the Corcoran

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The restaurateurs behind Equinox and Watershed, Todd and Ellen Gray, open a green-minded, casual cafe at the museum.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:20 PM ET, 06/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Restaurants

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 06/21/2011

Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz

D.C. Caribbean Carnival, the start of Fort Reno, the ninth anniversary of DC Soundclash and the hardcore return of [Expletive] Up.

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz | 06:32 PM ET, 06/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 06/21/2011

Funk flashback: Father’s Children album release party at Marvin tonight

By David Malitz

The early recordings of Adams Morgan spiritual-funk group Father's Children are finally seeing the light of day. Celebrate with the band at Marvin.

By David Malitz | 11:43 AM ET, 06/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 06/21/2011

Celebrate the summer solstice

By Stephanie Merry

Our Summer Guide has tips on how to enjoy the months ahead.

By Stephanie Merry | 09:47 AM ET, 06/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Summer Guide

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 06/20/2011

Feeds & Reads: sex and the city, flag tattoos

By Lavanya Ramanathan

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

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:57 PM ET, 06/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 06/20/2011

Mike Isabella’s Graffiato to open Thursday

By Tim Carman

The old 1940s-era print shop that he picked for his debut restaurant required a whole new electrical buildout — and about $300,000 more than estimated in his budget — but former Zaytinya chef and “Top Chef All-Stars” finalist Mike Isabella is finally in business.

By Tim Carman | 11:32 AM ET, 06/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 06/20/2011

DIM BULB?: ‘Green Lantern’ suffers power outage with $52.7M debut

By Michael Cavna

“Green Lantern” topped the weekend domestic box office by grossing $52.7-million in its debut, according to studio estimates Sunday — well short of even Warner Bros.’s projections.

By Michael Cavna | 11:25 AM ET, 06/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/19/2011

Free and Easy: OK Go, Strathmore summer concerts

By Jess Righthand

Free events this week: Strathmore kicks off their free summer concert series and the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage celebrates their 14th anniversary with a concert by OK Go and Pomplamoose.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 06/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Beat the heat: Bayou Bakery’s new spiked Sno-balls

By Justin Rude and Lavanya Ramanathan

The latest in the restaurant’s series of fruity Sno-balls is a hurricane with pureed watermelon and rum. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude and Lavanya Ramanathan | 06:12 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Rogue States to reopen as Black & Orange

By Tim Carman

Raynold Mendizabal plans to start selling his once-controversial burgers again June 27. [ Read more ]

By Tim Carman | 05:58 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Something for the Weekend: Make me a mixtape

By Fritz Hahn

Wondering where you should go dancing on Saturday night? Two local DJ nights have preview mixtapes for your Friday afternoon pleasure.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:14 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Food in focus: Newton’s Table

By Justin Rude

See photos that capture the creative mood of this inventive Bethesda restaurant, reviewed by critic Tom Sietsema.

By Justin Rude | 02:36 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Get a sneak peek at the Capital Fringe Festival

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Stephanie Merry and Amy Orndorff

Performances will be announced Monday, when tickets go on sale. But you can browse the offerings early.

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Stephanie Merry and Amy Orndorff | 02:21 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Weekend update: Silverdocs

By Anne Kenderdine

Find out about the surprises that the Silverdocs film festival has in store -- and what else is inside today’s Weekend section.

By Anne Kenderdine | 02:10 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Events

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 06/17/2011

Fun Father’s Day ideas

By Jess Righthand

Fingers crossed for a nice day on Sunday: Here’s a list of events perfect for celebrating Father’s Day with the whole family.

By Jess Righthand | 12:09 PM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 06/17/2011

Final ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’ trailer released (Video)

By Sarah Anne Hughes

Get a final look at the film before its July 15 release.

By Sarah Anne Hughes | 11:16 AM ET, 06/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 06/16/2011

How to get your free tickets to Going Out Guide’s Weekend Concerts

By David Malitz

The annual free concert series at Carter Barron Amphitheatre kicks off with Maimouna Youssef.

By David Malitz | 04:39 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 06/16/2011

Two new restaurants from Bryan Voltaggio

By Tom Sietsema

The Top Chef, known for his restaurant Volt, plans a new eatery in Chevy Chase and a combo exhibition kitchen/restaurant/specialty food store in Frederick. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema | 03:28 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 06/16/2011

A sneak peek at Silverdocs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out trailers for some of our promising picks.

By Stephanie Merry | 01:57 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 06/16/2011

Celebrating Bloomsday

By Melissa Bell

Around the world on June 15, James Joyce fans drink Guinness, eat liver and read some of the almost 265,000 words of Joyce’s masterpiece. Here’s where it’s happening in D.C.

By Melissa Bell | 01:49 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap, Events, Misc.

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 06/16/2011

Hot Tickets: Jill Scott, Ani DiFranco, Incubus

By Brandon Weigel

Tickets go on sale Friday for shows you won’t want to miss.

By Brandon Weigel | 01:20 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 06/16/2011

Today’s chat contest: Help Fritz end his detox with a bang

By Justin Rude

Recommend a great vegetarian restaurant for our bars reporter, and you could win concert tickets for Friday night.

By Justin Rude | 12:00 PM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 06/16/2011

‘Follies’ goes to Broadway

By Erin Williams

The show, about a group of former performance stars waxing nostalgic on their past stage days, is headed to the Marquis Theatre in New York for a limited run.

By Erin Williams | 11:15 AM ET, 06/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 06/15/2011

The tacos are coming... eventually

By Fritz Hahn, Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude

Tacos are the new burgers, and there has been some buzz recently about a few new taco stands set to open in the city. Well, it looks like we all need to be prepared to wait a bit. We checked in with three of the most anticipated places and found that none would be ready this summer.

By Fritz Hahn, Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude | 05:31 PM ET, 06/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 06/15/2011

Today in Food: Stix, Pizzeria da Marco and ice cream

By Anne Kenderdine

In today’s Food section, Tim Carman writes about the variety you can get at Stix: beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetables and cheese, and also “salad,” “apple pie” and house-made chocolate lollipop cake.

By Anne Kenderdine | 08:00 AM ET, 06/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:48 PM ET, 06/14/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Enjoy outdoor concerts and bars while you can

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

Take advantage of the break in the heat with an outdoor bar crawl in Arlington, Scotch tasting and grilling on the patio at Little Miss Whiskey’s, happy hour on the roof of Ozio and a Going Out Guide-sponsored concert at Carter Barron, or keep cool indoors with a self-guided beer tasting at ChurchKey, hometown girl Meshell Ndegeocello’s tribute to Prince, the grand finale of the Vitaminwater Uncapped Live art and music space, funky New Orleans brass at Bayou or the gentle ‘70s-inspired pop of Alela Diane.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 07:48 PM ET, 06/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 06/14/2011

Food in focus: A new chef at Medium Rare

By Tom Sietsema

Food critic Tom Sietsema reviewed the steak frites restaurant Medium Rare last week, and already there's an update. See who’s in the kitchen now. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema | 01:37 PM ET, 06/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 06/14/2011

More on Ten Penh’s closing

By Justin Rude

The big news of the weekend was that downtown restaurant Ten Penh will close at the end of the month. Justin Rude talks with the restaurant group about when it might reopen.

By Justin Rude | 12:58 PM ET, 06/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 06/13/2011

Shake Shack, Blue Smoke open tomorrow at Nats Park

By Tim Carman

Danny Meyer, the famed New York restaurateur, makes his debut with the Nationals.

By Tim Carman | 07:00 PM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:43 PM ET, 06/13/2011

Feeds & Reads: DC.’s (Arguably) Most Powerful Restaurants

By Lavanya Ramanathan

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

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 05:43 PM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Restaurants

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 06/13/2011

Discounts for interns

By Fritz Hahn

Where to get a free wristband that gets you freebies and discounts.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:43 PM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Interns' Guide

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 06/13/2011

Weekend box office: ‘Super 8’ is No. 1, but hardly a blockbuster

By Jen Chaney

“Super 8” makes $38 million, enough to make it the top movie in America, but not enough to push it into major-hit territory.

By Jen Chaney | 12:06 PM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 06/13/2011

15 fantastic free D.C.-area concerts this summer

By David Malitz

OK Go, Chuck Brown, the Pietasters and more — the best free concerts in and around D.C. this summer.

By David Malitz | 11:45 AM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 06/13/2011

Richard Blais still plans to open Flip in D.C.

By Tim Carman

The “Top Chef All-Stars” winner hopes to open his boutique burger joint by the end of the year. [ Read more ]

By Tim Carman | 11:38 AM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 06/13/2011

It’s all about the Belgians at Et Voila

By Justin Rude

Et Voila is giving you five days of events celebrating Belgian beer.

By Justin Rude | 11:31 AM ET, 06/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/12/2011

Free and Easy: Smokey Robinson, World Children’s Festival

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: Smokey Robinson performs outside, Rosslyn screens the classic comedy “Trading Places” and the World Children’s Festival comes to the National Mall.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 06/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 06/11/2011

Summer musicals sizzle

By Lavanya Ramanathan

From “Fela!” to the Andy Warhol musical “Pop!,” an eclectic chorus line of musicals is headed this way.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 11:00 AM ET, 06/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 06/10/2011

Something for the Weekend: Cool cocktails and bars

By Fritz Hahn

It’s too hot outside, so this week’s advice is all about surviving the heat: Pimms Cups, frozen drinks and cooling off on a misted patio. [ Read more ]

By Fritz Hahn | 02:28 PM ET, 06/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 06/10/2011

Weekend Update: Not the same old song and dance

By Alex Baldinger

Is the final show-stopping number from “Follies” still ringing in your ears? As it turns out, the Kennedy Center’s glamorous staging of the Stephen Sondheim blockbuster is just the beginning.

By Alex Baldinger | 01:10 PM ET, 06/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 06/10/2011

Source Festival kicks off today

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Stephanie Merry

From “artistic blind dates” to 10-minute plays, the performing arts festival makes for good fun this month.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Stephanie Merry | 11:44 AM ET, 06/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/10/2011

New movies: ‘Super 8,’ ‘Beginners’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, J.J. Abrams comes out with his much-anticipated sci-fi flick “Super 8,” Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor star in the heartwarming “Beginners” and teens bear their souls through slam poetry in “Louder Than a Bomb.”

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 06/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 06/09/2011

Rocky Mountain oysters, pig’s navel and other delicacies

By Alex Baldinger

The Montana State Society’s seventh annual Rocky Mountain oyster festival is Saturday. The event’s announcement prompted images of briny bivalves on the half shell to dance in my head.

By Alex Baldinger | 04:30 PM ET, 06/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 06/09/2011

Surprise: ‘Super 8’ to open a day early via Twitter campaign

By Jen Chaney

J.J. Abrams’s Spielbergian monster movie will roll out in a limited number of theaters Thursday.

By Jen Chaney | 10:13 AM ET, 06/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:53 PM ET, 06/08/2011

Hot Tickets: Blink-182, Enrique Iglesias, Jackson Browne

By Brandon Weigel

Blink-182, Enrique Iglesias and Jackson Browne are coming to town.

By Brandon Weigel | 07:53 PM ET, 06/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 06/08/2011

Beat the heat, one scoop at a time

By Alex Baldinger

Breaking news: it’s hot out there. Ice cream to the rescue!

By Alex Baldinger | 05:00 PM ET, 06/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 06/08/2011

Jack Rose rooftop is now open at 5 p.m. daily

By Fritz Hahn

Get a preview of the fantastic new rooftop bar at the buzzed-about Jack Rose in Adams Morgan while the other two levels are being finished.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:22 PM ET, 06/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 06/08/2011

Tackle Box fills a void in Cleveland Park

By Fritz Hahn

Tackle Box brings Maine lobsters, fresh clams and oysters and cold draft beers to a long-vacant building on Cleveland Park’s main drag.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:56 PM ET, 06/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 06/08/2011

Today in Food: Shake Shack and Nathan Anda’s Frank

By Anne Kenderdine

Tom Sietsema says that personally, he doesn’t do lines. Professionally, however, he must join the queue at the new Shake Shack. Was his burger worth the wait?

By Anne Kenderdine | 07:30 AM ET, 06/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:24 PM ET, 06/07/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Capital Pride, Cults and Rocky Mountain oysters

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

The Capital Pride festival is this week’s biggest attraction in terms of the number of events — see our list of the best Pride gatherings and parties — but there’s plenty else to do, too, including R&B singer Ryan Leslie at the Park at 14th, the area’s only Rocky Mountain oyster festival (with country music and all-you-can-drink beer), English DJ A Guy Called Gerald, the return of Bethesda’s one-and-only rooftop pool happy hour, Pusha T’s appearance on U Street, grilling and beer in Petworth and a Parrot Head-approved Jimmy Buffet party.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 07:24 PM ET, 06/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 06/07/2011

This week’s DC Jazz Festival highlights

By Jess Righthand

Jazz on the National Mall, Bobby McFerrin and Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Jimmy Heath are among this week’s offerings from the DC Jazz Festival.

By Jess Righthand | 02:54 PM ET, 06/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 06/07/2011

Best events for kids this week

By Amy Orndorff

The Going Out Guide is launching a new, weekly list of family-friendly events you won’t want to miss.

By Amy Orndorff | 12:48 PM ET, 06/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 06/07/2011

Score tickets to the Thievery Corporation DJ Set at the W Hotel

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The duo will DJ a hotel ballroom this month. Here’s how you can get in.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:44 AM ET, 06/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Free and Cheap, Music

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 06/06/2011

Food in focus: Jacques’ Brasserie

By Anne Kenderdine

Downstairs from the formal L’Auberge Chez Francois, there’s now a more inexpensive no-jacket-required eatery. Take a look at Scott Suchman’s mouthwatering photos.

By Anne Kenderdine | 04:14 PM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 06/06/2011

D.C. is filled with Pride

By Fritz Hahn

The annual Capital Pride festival is underway in Washington. From drag queens to DJs to a parade through Dupont Circle, these events deserve to be on your calendar.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:08 PM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Bars and Clubs

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

Feeds & reads: Cupcake cops and a Seersucker re-cap

By Lavanya Ramanathan

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

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 02:06 PM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 06/06/2011

‘X-Men: First Class’ wins weekend with less-than-magenetic $56M

By Michael Cavna

The weekend’s new reboot of the “X-Men” series may have shapeshifting, magnetism and ambient energy conversion — but the thing it needs now is “legs.”

By Michael Cavna | 01:42 PM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 06/06/2011

Irvine Contemporary to move on from 14th Street

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The gallery, which brought Shepard Fairey’s ”Hope” portrait to Washington, will move to a new location after Aug. 30.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:48 AM ET, 06/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/05/2011

Free and easy: Capital Pride, Enric Sala

By Jess Righthand

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 06/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 06/03/2011

The art of the picnic

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Nothing’s better than eating al fresco. Local markets share the art of packing a spread, and we tell you where to go. [Read more]

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:13 PM ET, 06/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Summer Guide

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 06/03/2011

Something for the Weekend: Savor the country’s best beers

By Fritz Hahn

Washington turns into the beer capital of America this weekend, thanks to the annual Savor festival at the National Building Museum. Tickets for Friday and Saturday night sold out in minutes earlier this year, but with dozens of brewers and beer reps in town for the week, there’s a full slate of tastings, dinners and meet-and-greet happy hours outside of the official events.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:17 PM ET, 06/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 06/03/2011

Weekend Update: Summer’s hottest concerts

By Alex Baldinger

Summer concert season has arrived and in today’s Weekend section, you’ll find a guide on how to navigate it.

By Alex Baldinger | 10:45 AM ET, 06/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 06/03/2011

New movies: ‘X-Men: First Class,’ ‘Tree of Life’

By Jess Righthand

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 06/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 06/02/2011

Join us for jazz on Saturday

By Stephanie Merry

Come to the Phillips Collection to hang out with the Going Out Gurus during Jazz 'n Families Fun Days.

By Stephanie Merry | 01:36 PM ET, 06/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Music

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 06/02/2011

Get your food-truck fix with Doubletree cookies and a gathering of the lunch wagons

By Justin Rude

Looking for something sweet during your lunch break today? Head over to Union Station, where the Doubletree’s cookie truck will be distributing free chocolate chip cookies until 6 p.m.

By Justin Rude | 12:42 PM ET, 06/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 06/02/2011

Win H.M.S. Pinafore tickets at 1 p.m.

By Alex Baldinger

Yes, it’s the play that Bart asked Sideshow Bob to perform for him on The Simpsons.

By Alex Baldinger | 12:17 PM ET, 06/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 06/02/2011

Summer’s best concerts, from Animal Collective to Youssou N’Dour

By David Malitz

From Animal Collective to Youssou N’Dour, a roundup of the best shows coming to D.C.

By David Malitz | 11:48 AM ET, 06/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 06/01/2011

Hot Tickets: My Morning Jacket and Neko Case, B.B. King and Buddy Guy

By Brandon Weigel

Tickets on sale now for upcoming club shows

By Brandon Weigel | 07:06 PM ET, 06/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 06/01/2011

Welcome to Washington, interns

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Jess Righthand

Get the lowdown on our neighborhoods, bars, food trucks and fun.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Jess Righthand | 01:10 PM ET, 06/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 06/01/2011

Today in Food: With cheese

By Anne Kenderdine

Why are more chefs making their own cheeses? Because they can. Find out which D.C. restaurants are going the house-made route for everything from paneer to fromage blanc.

By Anne Kenderdine | 12:48 PM ET, 06/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 05/31/2011

Nightlife Agenda: Keeping it beachy

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz

There are multiple musical options for keeping a beachy vibe in the week after Memorial Day.

By Fritz Hahn, Rhome Anderson and David Malitz | 06:36 PM ET, 05/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music, Bars and Clubs

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 05/31/2011

An artful June

By Michael O’Sullivan

The June art calendar boasts “Art Every Day,” and a lot of other stuff in between.

By Michael O’Sullivan | 04:58 PM ET, 05/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Museums

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 05/31/2011

‘Hangover Part II’ wins weekend box office, reaffirms America’s love of a rehash

By Jen Chaney

“The Hangover Part II” may have been characterized by most critics as a swap-Tyson’s-tiger-for-a-smoking-monkey rehash. But that didn’t stop summer moviegoers from buying tickets.

By Jen Chaney | 04:24 PM ET, 05/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 05/31/2011

On stage in June

By Stephanie Merry

A look at what’s happening in Washington theater during the month ahead.

By Stephanie Merry | 04:23 PM ET, 05/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

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Going Out Guide: June, 2011