Going Out Guide - Local entertainment and nightlife.

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 01:21 PM ET, 09/30/2011

Weekend Update: Get rolling

By Fritz Hahn

This week’s Weekend section features stories about exploring D.C. with Capital Bikeshare, a new whiskey bar and a calendar of local festivals.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:21 PM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc. | Tags: Weekend update

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011

New movies: ‘50/50,’ ‘Incendiary’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, two friends use humor to battle cancer and a Texas execution is carried out despite some big questions as to the guilt of the convicted.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Hug a vegetarian Friday

By Stephanie Merry

Get ready to embrace vegetarianism, or at least the people who practice it.

By Stephanie Merry | 04:03 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Centennial cherry blossom festival to last 5 weeks

By Amy Hitt

The organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival have big plans for the 100th anniversary of the planting of the Japanese trees, including expanding the festival from two weeks to five.

By Amy Hitt | 03:52 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Misc.

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Plan your weekend: Crafty Bastards, Taste of Bethesda

By Brandon Weigel

On our list: Taste of Bethesda, Crafty Bastards, Arts on the Avenue and a dozen more.

By Brandon Weigel | 03:22 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Museums

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 09/29/2011

October’s best concerts

By David Malitz

Hometown shows for local rappers Tabi Bonney and Wale, plus shows by Skrillex, Zola Jesus and Austra are highlights on the October calendar.

By David Malitz | 02:29 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Get rolling with Capital Bikeshare

By Stephanie Merry and Jess Righthand

Grab a red bicycle and explore the city on two wheels. Our itineraries make touring a breeze.

By Stephanie Merry and Jess Righthand | 12:29 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 09/29/2011

On stage in October

By Stephanie Merry

In October on area stages, good things come in pairs — two versions of “Othello,” a couple of Arthur Miller productions and a duet of shows about film legends.

By Stephanie Merry | 09:35 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 07:51 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Hot Tickets: WMZQ Winter Fest, Ryan Adams, Beirut

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:51 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music, Events

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Changes at the top at Cork

By Tom Sietsema

Cork Wine Bar is replacing its chef.

By Tom Sietsema | 04:09 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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 11:11 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Drinks with a side of dance at Artisphere

By Stephanie Merry

Get a sneak peek at Jane Franklin Dance’s season during Bits & Pieces.

By Stephanie Merry | 11:11 AM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Bobby Flay to open second burger joint in College Park.

By Tim Carman

Bobby’s Burger Palace will test the willpower, and budget, of University of Maryland students.

By Tim Carman | 10:44 AM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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 04:22 PM ET, 09/27/2011

New picks for vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants

By Lavanya Ramanathan

We’ve updated our list to include new choices from the high-end to the grab-and-go. [ Read more ]

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:22 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Sign up for a zombie race

By Stephanie Merry

A zombie-infested 5k race in Baltimore gives people a reason to pick up the pace.

By Stephanie Merry | 02:00 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Feeds & Reads: More on ShopHouse and D.C.’s foodie complex

By Lavanya Ramanathan

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

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:13 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Events

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 03:00 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Jeff Tunks, in new territory with Burger Tap & Shake

By Bonnie S. Benwick

The veteran chef sweats the details of his double-restaurant opening, including his first foray into fast food. [ Read more ]

By Bonnie S. Benwick | 03:00 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Brad Pitt can’t beat Simba at the box office

By Jen Chaney

“Moneyball” opened semi-strong, but not strong enough to knock “The Lion King 3D” out of first place.

By Jen Chaney | 09:41 AM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Try out the new, free Going Out Guide app

By Alex Baldinger

It’s just like having the Going Out Gurus crammed in your pocket, only much more comfortable: You’ll have our searchable database of bars, restaurants, events and “Best Of” lists with you on the go.

By Alex Baldinger | 08:10 AM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 09/25/2011

Free and easy: ZestFest, Crafty Bastards

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: check out solar-powered houses in West Potomac Park and get crafty at the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 09/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 09/23/2011

An early taste of Ray’s3

By Justin Rude

We take a first look at Ray’s3 (Ray’s to the Third), the new restaurant from the man behind the Ray’s the Steaks empire. [ Read more ]

By Justin Rude | 05:35 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Summer ends, the Fall Guide arrives

By Fritz Hahn

From Oktoberfests to apple picking, our new Fall Guide helps you make the most of the season

By Fritz Hahn | 02:55 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Weekend Update: Get ready for Oktoberfest

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 02:06 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Movies, Museums, Music, Theater

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 09/23/2011

New and popular DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week’s new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:01 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Best coffee in D.C.? You voted, now we reveal the winners

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Justin Rude and Fritz Hahn

You voted. Now we reveal the winners.

By Lavanya Ramanathan, Justin Rude and Fritz Hahn | 09:59 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/23/2011

New movies: ‘Moneyball,’ ‘Dolphin Tale’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Brad Pitt and Johah Hill make the perfect odd couple in “Moneyball” and Morgan Freeman stars in the delightfully corny “Dolphin Tale.”

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Plan your weekend: Common, Southwest D.C. Arts Festival

By Brandon Weigel

Among our picks: a free Common show, two new art fairs and famous authors on the Mall.

By Brandon Weigel | 02:25 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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

Ready to (e)merge: Peeking in at the new art fair

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Washington’s new contemporary art event launches Thursday and continues through Sunday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:09 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Events, Misc.

Posted at 06:08 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Hot Tickets: Sting, Chaka Khan, Wale

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 06:08 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 09/21/2011

An early peek at this weekend’s But Is It Art? Fair

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Organizers hope a weekend-long happening will begin a transformation of Washington into a big art-world player.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:34 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Museums, Events, Misc.

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Kimpton taps a family member to lead Poste

By Tom Sietsema

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants didn’t have to look far for a replacement for Poste Moderne Brasserie executive chef Rob Weland, who parted ways with the Washington restaurant earlier this month.

By Tom Sietsema | 02:50 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Today in Food: Carla’s daily fix

By Justin Rude

Carla Hall heads to New York, District of Pi disappoints and Chocolate City, D.C.’s newest brewery gets ready for its close-up.

By Justin Rude | 01:32 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Summer may be ending, but outdoor fun continues

By Stephanie Merry

As of Friday, the reality of fall will set in, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to head indoors.

By Stephanie Merry | 11:55 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

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 04:25 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Eat your veggies (and your cupcakes) at D.C. VegFest

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The soy-filled festival is set for Saturday. [ Read more ]

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 04:25 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Misc.

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 09/20/2011

ShopHouse, the new concept from Chipotle, may leave a fishy taste in vegetarian mouths

By Joe Yonan

The fledgling concept from Chipotle doesn’t label its curries as non-vegetarian, even though they contain fish sauce, causing some to cry foul. [ Read more ]

By Joe Yonan | 12:56 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/20/2011

The hunt for the best eats in the ’burbs

By Lavanya Ramanathan

We know some of the area’s essential eats are hidden in strip malls and tiny mom-and-pops in the ’burbs. Where do you go? [ Read more ]

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:00 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Feeds and Reads: The restaurants in Nashville are so much better

By Fritz Hahn

Travel & Leisure magazine ranks D.C. 18th out of 20 in the “Best Cities for Foodies” reader survey. Ouch.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:14 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 09/19/2011

BOX OFFICE: ‘Lion King (3-D)’ ascends box-office throne with $29.3M weekend

By Michael Cavna

In a win for hand-drawn feature animation, re-release of 1994 Disney film wins weekend with $29.3M domestic box office, easily dethroning “Contagion.”

By Michael Cavna | 11:31 AM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 09/18/2011

Free and easy: DC Fashion Week, Amy Tan, National Book Festival

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: DC Fashion Week kicks off with an eco fashion show, Amy Tan speaks at Fall for the Book and the National Book Festival pulls in authors from far and wide.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 09/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 04:50 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Galileo III has closed, Donna’s future uncertain

By Tom Sietsema and Tim Carman

The celebrity chef confirms that his one and only restaurant has shuttered for good. [ Read more ]

By Tom Sietsema and Tim Carman | 04:50 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: 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 02:25 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Weekend Update: The Fillmore’s opening act

By Alex Baldinger

Those sounds you hear coming from downtown Silver Spring? It’s the brand new Fillmore Silver Spring, the area’s newest music venue.

By Alex Baldinger | 02:25 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Food in focus: America Eats Tavern

By Justin Rude

Jose Andres’s ambitious new restaurant, which opened to coincide with a new exhibit at the National Archives, is a look back at American culinary history that offers new takes on American classics and celebrates our native ingredients.

By Justin Rude | 12:30 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Fall starts now: Go apple picking and toast Oktoberfest

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Go apple or pumpkin picking, find a campfire and welcome fall with a stein and a schnitzel at Oktoberfest.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:20 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Events

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Fillmore opens in Silver Spring — how does it stack up to other local venues?

By David Malitz

With the opening of Silver Spring’s new 2,000-capacity venue, we give you an expert’s take on the area’s top 10 rock clubs.

By David Malitz | 10:58 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 09/16/2011

New and popular DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week’s new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:45 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/16/2011

New movies: ‘Drive,’ ‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Ryan Gosling shines as a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver, and Sarah Jessica Parker bottoms out in her role as a harried mother.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Chipotle spinoff ShopHouse opens in Dupont

By Jess Righthand

The new fast-casual Asian eatery by the brains behind the ubiquitous burrito chain debuts in Dupont Circle.

By Jess Righthand | 03:25 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Eataly in D.C.? It’s not looking good.

By Tim Carman

The partners in the Italian foodie playground may be hard pressed to find the right space in D.C. [ Read more ]

By Tim Carman | 02:08 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Plan your weekend: International arts, H Street Festival

By Brandon Weigel

Travel the world with Chinese arts at the Kennedy Center or the All Roads Film Festival.

By Brandon Weigel | 12:46 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Theater, Music

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Hot Tickets: Sting, Mastodon, Ray Davies

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:07 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Today in Food: Sax, Oh Fish!

By Anne Kenderdine

Tom Sietsema takes an early look at Sax, a restaurant that’s all about eye candy.

By Anne Kenderdine | 04:36 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 09/14/2011

Local music roundup: Carolyn Malachi, Deleted Scenes, Oddisee, More Humans

By David Malitz

Checking in on some D.C.-based musicians and their new material.

By David Malitz | 11:09 AM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

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 06:11 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Taste of DC returns next month, thanks to an ‘Apprentice’

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Ex-“Apprentice” contestant and wine distributor takes the reins, with Groupon as a sponsor.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 06:11 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Fall for the Book 2011 brings noted authors to speak

By Jess Righthand

By Jess Righthand | 03:45 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Guru picks: With your family

By Amy Orndorff

Amy Orndorff previews family-friendly events for the next week that are worth piling your kids in the minivan for.

By Amy Orndorff | 01:22 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Feeds & Reads: Bad restaurant Web sites and ‘good’ graffiti

By Lavanya Ramanathan

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

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:40 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Going Out Gurus, Misc., Restaurants

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Guru picks: What to do this week

By Fritz Hahn

The Going Out Gurus preview the events that should be on your calendar for the next seven days.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:52 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 09/12/2011

‘Contagion’ dominates box office

By Jen Chaney

Steven Soderbergh’s virus flick knocks “The Help” out of the top spot.

By Jen Chaney | 11:42 AM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 09/11/2011

Free and easy

By Jess Righthand

Free this week: an international smattering of art receptions and festivals, and a sweet honey harvest festival.

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Plan your weekend: Jazz and art festivals

By Brandon Weigel

See our picks for the best events this weekend.

By Brandon Weigel | 03:46 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Weekend update: Annapolis Neighborhood Guide

By Anne Kenderdine

A guide to our longtime favorites and recent discoveries in Annapolis leads today’s Weekend section. See what else we’re featuring today.

By Anne Kenderdine | 01:31 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc. | Tags: Weekend update

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 09/09/2011

New and popular DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

Check out this week’s new releases and see what Washington is watching.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:41 AM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/09/2011

New movies: ‘Contagion,’ ‘Rebirth’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, an outbreak spreads like wildfire, and survivors of the 9/11 attacks pick up the pieces and move on. Here’s what the Post critics had to say:

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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 04:01 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Food in Focus: Graffiato

By Justin Rude

For his dining column in Sunday’s Magazine, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema visited one of the city’s most hyped new restaurants: Mike Isabella’s Graffiato.

By Justin Rude | 04:01 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 09/08/2011

DC Shorts Film Festival kicks off

By Stephanie Merry

The eighth annual event will spotlight 145 films from 23 countries.

By Stephanie Merry | 01:16 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 09/08/2011

9/11 events at Cathedral moving

By Amy Hitt

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By Amy Hitt | 12:23 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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 08:00 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Hot Tickets: Daughtry, Holy Ghost!, Anthrax

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 08:00 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Today in Food: Bobby’s Burger Palace, Wicked Waffle

By Justin Rude

Tom Sietsema sits down for a bite at Bobby’s Burger Palace, and although he likes the restaurant’s sleek curves and comfortable-yet-cool design, he’s far less enamored with what’s on his plate.

By Justin Rude | 01:17 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Next best thing to Fashion Week: Fashion’s Night Out, Nuit de la Mode

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Invitation got lost the mail? Two Fashion’s Night Out events, a couple of vintage-themed swap meets and a runway show will help you get over it.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 12:55 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Free and Cheap

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 02:37 PM ET, 09/06/2011

‘The Help’ wins box office, again

By Jess Righthand

“The Help” once again came in No. 1 at the box office, taking in $19 million over the Labor Day weekend and bringing its total domestic gross to $123.4 million.

By Jess Righthand | 02:37 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

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 09:38 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Take our dining survey

By Tom Sietsema

What is it about a restaurant that lures you to become a regular? Tell us in this poll, and we’ll publish your answers in The Washington Post Magazine.

By Tom Sietsema | 09:38 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 09/04/2011

Free & easy: Arts on Foot, Adams Morgan Day

By Jess Righthand

By Jess Righthand | 04:00 PM ET, 09/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Going Out Gurus

Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 09/02/2011

Weekend update: Classes to put you in the back-to-school spirit

By Jess Righthand and Anne Kenderdine

Learn how to DJ, pickle veggies and shape a film. See what else is in this week’s Weekend section.

By Jess Righthand and Anne Kenderdine | 05:07 PM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Weekend update

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 09/02/2011

Plan your Labor Day weekend: Pool parties, NSO Labor Day Concert

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 02:18 PM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/02/2011

New movies: ‘The Debt,’ ‘Griff the Invisible’

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, a spy thriller manages to maintain plausibility while a superhero movie throws it out the window.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 09/01/2011

September’s best concerts

By David Malitz

Fleet Foxes, Black Star and Laura Marling are among the best shows in D.C. this month.

By David Malitz | 04:29 PM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 09/01/2011

Win tickets to see ‘Oklahoma!’

By Stephanie Merry

Join us for our Got Plans? chat at 1 p.m. for a chance to see the musical at Arena Stage.

By Stephanie Merry | 11:56 AM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 07:09 PM ET, 08/31/2011

Hot Tickets: The Pietasters, the Devil Wears Prada

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:09 PM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events, Music

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 08/31/2011

Today in Food: Lobster rolls in Bethesda and locally sourced poultry

By Stephanie Merry

A look at what made it into this week’s Food section.

By Stephanie Merry | 12:44 PM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Going Out Guide: September, 2011