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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012

‘The Possession’ and more new movies

By Jess Righthand

The Post critics weigh in on this week’s new movies.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 08/30/2012

‘Monsieur Lazhar’ and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

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

By Stephanie Merry | 05:38 PM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Sing your school’s fight song at the D.C. area’s best college football bars

By Alex Baldinger

Where to watch your beloved alma mater — from Alabama to West Virginia — in action.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:35 AM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Page-to-Stage Festival, Annapolis Crab Derby and 18 more events in the D.C. area this weekend

By Brandon Weigel

Spend the weekend at a festival for theater buffs, a crab derby (yes, that’s a thing) in Annapolis and the National Symphony Orchestra’s annual Labor Day concert.

By Brandon Weigel | 11:30 AM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Where to get your parade (and other celebrations) on during Labor Day weekend

By Jess Righthand and Lavanya Ramanathan

For those staying in town, a roundup of Labor Day festivities, from wine and crafts festivals to the final Adult Swim pool party of the season.

By Jess Righthand and Lavanya Ramanathan | 10:30 AM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Silversun Pickups, Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration: Hot Tickets

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 09:00 AM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Where to watch the Republican convention

By Fritz Hahn

Capitol Hill bars will show the convention on big screens with full sound.

By Fritz Hahn | 04:03 PM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Ask Tom: Birthday dinner on a budget?

By Jess Righthand

An excerpt from Tom Sietsema’s Ask Tom chat.

By Jess Righthand | 12:59 PM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 08/29/2012

This Saturday, go on a local brewery crawl

By Fritz Hahn

Three D.C. breweries will open their doors for tours and tastings this Saturday, so spend your long weekend sipping local beers.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:11 PM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 08/29/2012

Chris Cooley’s art on permanent display in Leesburg

By Jess Righthand

Cooley will be sorely missed, but even though fans can’t see him play with the Redskins anymore, they can still appreciate his artwork at the Cooley Gallery.

By Jess Righthand | 10:24 AM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 08/28/2012

Maryland Live! Casino offers bands as well as slots

By Fritz Hahn

Rams Head Center Stage, opening this weekend, brings a 500-capacity concert hall to the Arundel Mills casino development.

By Fritz Hahn | 03:18 PM ET, 08/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 08/28/2012

Firefly to close in September for renovation

By Justin Rude

The Dupont Circle restaurant will close from Sept. 10-29 for a full bar and dining room makeover.

By Justin Rude | 02:31 PM ET, 08/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 08/28/2012

Drafting Table coming to former ACKC space on 14th Street in September

By Justin Rude

The owner of Red Velvet, TangySweet and Rabbit envisions a low-key pub with comfort food, classic cocktails, backpacker beers and English Premier League soccer.

By Justin Rude | 11:29 AM ET, 08/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 08/27/2012

The Labor Day weekend Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

The last three-day weekend of summer features DJ spinning old-school hip-hop, deep funk and dirty south beats, a singles party for college students and a tribute to Michael Jackson.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 06:31 PM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Celebrate Michael Jackson’s 54th birthday with dance parties at D.C. clubs

By Fritz Hahn

Some of D.C.’s top DJs are hosting special parties this week in honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday.

By Fritz Hahn | 02:28 PM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 08/27/2012

Five happy hours to check out this week

By Fritz Hahn

From rooftop cocktails to beachy frozen drinks, try these recent “Happy Hour of the Week” selections.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:17 PM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 08/27/2012

‘The Expendables 2’ keeps the top spot at the box office

By Jess Righthand

The sequel hangs on for the second week in a row.

By Jess Righthand | 12:00 PM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 08/27/2012

Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert hires Devin Bozkaya

By Tom Sietsema

Bozkaya, 32, takes over in the kitchen at the restaurant named for the acclaimed French seafood specialist Sept. 6.

By Tom Sietsema | 11:07 AM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 08/27/2012

Free and easy: Jazz in the Garden finale and Greenbelt Labor Day Festival

By Brandon Weigel

Looking for fun on the cheap? Friday marks the season’s final outdoor concert at the National Portrait Gallery; celebrate Labor Day in Greenbelt.

By Brandon Weigel | 10:43 AM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 08/24/2012

D.C. area sports bars want to host your fantasy football draft party

By Fritz Hahn

Sports bars offer free WiFi, free appetizers and drink specials for fantasy football fans.

By Fritz Hahn | 01:15 PM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 08/24/2012

Food in Focus: Photos of Mike Isabella’s Bandolero, the new Izakaya Seki and Mad Fox Brewing Company

By Justin Rude

We shoot lots of photos but can’t use all of them in print. We save the leftovers for Food in Focus. This week, shots of Bandolero, Izakaya Seki, Nice ‘n’ Greasy Steak ‘n’ Cheesy and Mad Fox Brewing Company.

By Justin Rude | 12:38 PM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 08/24/2012

Readers respond to the Weekend section’s Cleveland Park neighborhood guide

By Alex Baldinger

We picked our favorite places along the Connecticut Avenue commercial strip; how do you think we did?

By Alex Baldinger | 11:26 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/24/2012

Sip and savor at D.C. area beer and wine festivals

By Lavanya Ramanathan

The end of summer means the start of wine fests, many of which begin Saturday and Sunday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 11:00 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 08/24/2012

Spike Lee returns to Brooklyn with ‘Red Hook Summer’

By Stephanie Merry

In honor of “Red Hook Summer,” we look at some of the films Spike Lee set in his hometown.

By Stephanie Merry | 10:25 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 08/24/2012

‘The Dictator’ and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

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

By Stephanie Merry | 09:41 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 09:08 AM ET, 08/24/2012

The Battle of Bladensburg, food and wine festivals and 19 other events in the D.C. area this weekend

By Brandon Weigel

Going Out Guide picks: A dragon boat race, plus food and wine festivals.

By Brandon Weigel | 09:08 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/24/2012

‘Premium Rush,’ ‘Cosmopolis’ and more new movies

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bike messenger that gets mixed up in a high-stakes delivery and Robert Pattinson plays a young billionaire trying to cross Manhattan for a haircut.

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 08/23/2012

Pies with a twist at H &pizza in the Atlas District

By Tom Sietsema

Choose from three different doughs, add toppings and watch as your creation cooks in about 90 seconds.

By Tom Sietsema | 04:00 PM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 08/23/2012

Best practices for scoring Virgin Mobile FreeFest tickets

By David Malitz

Tens of thousands will try to score tickets. Here’s the best way to get them.

By David Malitz | 11:48 AM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 08/23/2012

Win Shakespeare Free for All tickets during today’s Got Plans? chat

By Fritz Hahn

Forget waiting in line for free Shakespeare tickets — the Going Out Gurus are giving away seats during today’s Got Plans? chat.

By Fritz Hahn | 11:37 AM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Theater

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 08/22/2012

Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Crystal Castles: Hot Tickets

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 08:00 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 08/22/2012

World of Beer and A-Town liven up the Ballston bar scene

By Fritz Hahn

Two new happy hour choices in Ballston: Do you want to choose from 500 beers or sip mojitos while playing cornhole on a patio?

By Fritz Hahn | 04:36 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 08/22/2012

Ask Tom: Where to eat after ... a wax?

By Justin Rude

Check out today’s Ask Tom chat for news about the Great American Restaurant Group’s expansion into Montgomery County and where to rent a private restaurant dining room.

By Justin Rude | 03:55 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 08/22/2012

How many BGR cheeseburger sliders can you eat in 10 minutes?

By Alex Baldinger

Enter the National Cheeseburger Slider Eating Championships on Sept. 18 and find out!

By Alex Baldinger | 03:24 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 08/22/2012

Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park set for Sept. 29

By Jess Righthand

Spread out on the grass and catch a free simulcast of “Don Giovanni” on the stadium scoreboard.

By Jess Righthand | 02:39 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 08/22/2012

3 Stars Brewing begins tours and growler fills on Saturday

By Fritz Hahn

ll three brews will be available for tasting and growler fills from 1 to 6 p.m. or until the taps run dry.

By Fritz Hahn | 12:47 PM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Events

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 08/22/2012

Are you ready for some pumpkin beers?

By Alex Baldinger

It’s only August, but pumpkin beer season is ramping up on store shelves and at local bars, with Dogfish Head hosting tapping parties for its seasonal Punkin Ale this week.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:47 AM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 08/21/2012

Bean & Bite opens on 15th Street NW

By Jess Righthand

After delaying its original June opening date, the eatery finally welcomed its first customers Tuesday at noon.

By Jess Righthand | 02:21 PM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 08/21/2012

So what exactly is in the White House beer?

By Brandon Weigel

Users of Reddit filed a Freedom of Information Act request to find out.

By Brandon Weigel | 01:30 PM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 08/21/2012

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dined at Mintwood Place in Adams Morgan

By Alex Baldinger

POTUS and FLOTUS stopped in at Cedric Maupillier’s Adams Morgan bistro for dinner on Monday.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:31 AM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/21/2012

Nas, pumpkin beer and a food truck festival: This week’s Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

Nas celebrates his new album at the Park at 14th, Dogfish Head releases its pumpkin beer, and parties mark the imminent end of summer.

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson | 07:00 AM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs, Music

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 08/20/2012

‘The Expendables 2’ muscles its way to No. 1 at the box office

By Jess Righthand

With a cast featuring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude van Damme, it’s no shocker that “The Expendables 2” pulled in some major cash in its first weekend in theaters.

By Jess Righthand | 04:42 PM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 08/20/2012

Food in focus: Photos of Mayfair & Pine, Bryan Voltaggio’s latest and Rasika West End

By Justin Rude

August has still been a busy month of noteworthy restaurant openings. Take a look at what’s new.

By Justin Rude | 03:02 PM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 08/20/2012

‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Olympic trivia: Free and Easy

By Brandon Weigel

The best free events going on this week.

By Brandon Weigel | 11:43 AM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 08/20/2012

For the Nationals-Braves series, skip the long lines at Nationals Park and eat what’s quickest

By Alex Baldinger

Who wants miss two innings of pennant race baseball to stand in line at Shake Shack? Here’s how to find speedier eats.

By Alex Baldinger | 11:30 AM ET, 08/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 08/17/2012

‘The Hunger Games’ and more new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

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

By Stephanie Merry | 08:56 AM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 08/16/2012

‘Paranorman,’ ‘Sparkle’ and other new movies

By Stephanie Merry

A couple family-friendly flicks hit the big screen this week, as does Whitney Houston’s final film.

By Stephanie Merry | 07:43 PM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Restaurants get a redesign in Going Out Guide

By Going Out Guide

We’ve added restaurant menus and added larger photos and maps to help you check out the scene before you go.

By Going Out Guide | 05:01 PM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Restaurants

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

TNT Bar opens with a bang on Columbia Pike

By Fritz Hahn

Todd Thrasher’s rocking new bar brings artisan cocktails from around the country to Arlington.

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

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 08/16/2012

New DC Brau beers, Chuck Brown Day concert: things to do in D.C. this weekend

By Brandon Weigel

Going Out Guide picks: New DC Brau beers, the Chuck Brown Day concert

By Brandon Weigel | 04:02 PM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

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

What are the best soccer bars in the D.C. area?

By Alex Baldinger

The English Premier League season kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. which means fans will flock to sports bars to sip pints while watching all the action from 3,600 miles away.

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

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

Where to celebrate National Rum Day

By Fritz Hahn

Lift a glass — or a tiki mug — at one of these bars in honor of National Rum Day.

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

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 08/16/2012

County-fair food closer to home? You can bet your fried Twinkie

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude

Local restaurants are serving fried Twinkies, funnel cake and cotton candy with a few special tweaks.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Justin Rude | 11:00 AM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Winery-hopping? Where to take a bike tour, dine, and go rustic at a market

By Lavanya Ramanathan

A bike tour, organic market and burger joint are new on the scene.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:55 AM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Misc.

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Virginia wine country: Nine reasons to visit now

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Craft the perfect fall day trip with these ready-made itineraries for tastings amid great views.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:55 AM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc., Misc.

Posted at 08:07 PM ET, 08/15/2012

John Legend, Trey Anastasio: Hot Tickets

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 08:07 PM ET, 08/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Ask Tom Sietsema: That time there were rodents on 18th Street

By Alex Baldinger

Should a restaurant be blamed for rodents on the street near its outdoor patio?

By Alex Baldinger | 12:40 PM ET, 08/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 08/15/2012

Anthony Pilla says “ciao!” to Eastern Market’s Seventh Hill

By Tom Sietsema

The demonstrative pizzaiolo is joining up with the team behind Ghibellina, a new concept from the owners of Acqua Al 2.

By Tom Sietsema | 10:58 AM ET, 08/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 08:32 PM ET, 08/14/2012

D.C. Restaurant Week: Eating my words after lunch at the Oval Room

By Justin Rude

Foodies might snicker, but a three-and-a-half star restaurant doesn’t stop being a three-and-a-half star restaurant just because it’s D.C. Restaurant Week.

By Justin Rude | 08:32 PM ET, 08/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

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

Chuck Brown Day, Dogfish Head beer and the State Department: This week’s Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

A cavalcade of go-go legends pays tribute to Chuck Brown at the Washington Convention Center while Dogfish Head Alehouse and Nellie’s Sports Bar celebrate anniversaries.

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

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2012: Skrillex and ZZ Top — together at last

By David Malitz

The annual mega-festival has arguably its most diverse lineup to date.

By David Malitz | 05:55 PM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 08/13/2012

It’s Restaurant Week, again

By Justin Rude

It’s a really big week for the Washington-area dining scene. Also, Restaurant Week is happening.

By Justin Rude | 01:25 PM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Going Out Gurus, Restaurants

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 08/13/2012

Harlem Renaissance discussion, yoga in the park: Free and Easy

By Brandon Weigel

Our picks for the best free events this weekend.

By Brandon Weigel | 11:32 AM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 08/13/2012

‘The Bourne Legacy’ beats ‘Batman’ at box office

By Jess Righthand

After topping box office numbers for the past three weeks, two new releases have pushed “The Dark Knight Rises” down to third place.

By Jess Righthand | 11:15 AM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

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

D.C. Beer Week: Make plans now

By Fritz Hahn

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

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

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 08/13/2012

Jack White, Skrillex, Nas, M83 to perform at Virgin Mobile FreeFest

By David Malitz

Reunited local favorites the Dismemberment Plan, classic rockers ZZ Top and more also on the bill.

By David Malitz | 09:46 AM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 08/10/2012

Weekend Update: ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ ‘The Campaign’ and what to do with out-of-camp kids

By Brandon Weigel

The kids are out of camp but have a few weeks before going back to school. What’s a parent to do?

By Brandon Weigel | 04:49 PM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 09:53 AM ET, 08/10/2012

‘The Lorax’ and other new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

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

By Stephanie Merry | 09:53 AM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/10/2012

‘The Campaign,’ ‘The Bourne Legacy’ and more new movies

By Jess Righthand

Along with the Will Ferrell/Zach Galifianakis flick “The Campaign,” moviegoers this weekend will also choose from “The Bourne Legacy,” “Hope Springs” and “Celeste and Jesse Forever.”

By Jess Righthand | 07:00 AM ET, 08/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Win tickets to Trillectro or 9:30 Club’s “Hot in Herre” dance party at Going Out Guide happy hour

By Alex Baldinger

Join us at Penn Social from 6 to 8 p.m. when we’re going to be playing our (and your) favorite no-sweat sport: the venerable bean-bag toss.

By Alex Baldinger | 06:13 PM ET, 08/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 08/09/2012

County fairs, Going Out Guide’s No Sweat Olympics happy hour: things to do in D.C. this weekend

By Brandon Weigel

As is our weekly routine, we present to you the best outings, activities and events in the D.C. area happening this weekend.

By Brandon Weigel | 04:16 PM ET, 08/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 07:49 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Aretha Franklin, Waka Flocka Flame: Hot Tickets

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:49 PM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Where to watch the U.S. women’s soccer team play for Olympic gold

By Alex Baldinger

The match begins at 2:45 p.m. here on the East Coast, which means you need a plausible excuse to leave work mid-day and somewhere to watch. We can help you with the latter.

By Alex Baldinger | 06:10 PM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

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

Hot in Herre brings 2000s nostalgia to the 9:30 Club

By Fritz Hahn

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

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

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012

What’s the best new addition to D.C.’s tacosphere?

By Alex Baldinger

Tacos are almost literally falling from the sky these days. But do any of these new establishments rise to the level of greatness?

By Alex Baldinger | 12:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Join the Going Out Guide/Weekend for Cornhole Championship Friday

By Amy Joyce

Come Friday, you have a chance to claim your own Olympic glory.

By Amy Joyce | 03:43 PM ET, 08/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Eamonn’s and Bar TNT to open Monday in Arlington

By Tom Sietsema

Expected to open for dinner Aug. 13, the combination Irish dining room and watering hole represents the first departure from Alexandria by chef Cathal Armstrong and his partners.

By Tom Sietsema | 02:21 PM ET, 08/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

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

Trillectro, Calvin Johnson and Truth Thomas: This week’s Nightlife Agenda

By Fritz Hahn, David Malitz and Rhome Anderson

This week’s highlights include a music festival where hip-hop meets electro, a reading by local poet Truth Thomas and an unusual concert by K Records founder Calvin Johnson.

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

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Screen on the Green ends tonight with Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’

By Alex Baldinger

Bid farewell to the D.C. area’s most popular annual outdoor film festival at 8 p.m.

By Alex Baldinger | 12:50 PM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Leesburg’s Doner Bistro coming to Adams Morgan, and we’re looking forward to it

By Justin Rude

Good news, Shawarma King’s replacement in Adams Morgan is going to save you a trip to Leesburg.

By Justin Rude | 12:01 PM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 08/06/2012

Bootleg Shakespeare, FestAfrica: Free & Easy

By Brandon Weigel

Our picks for the best free events this week.

By Brandon Weigel | 11:05 AM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Free and Cheap

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 08/06/2012

‘Dark Knight Rises’ beats ‘Total Recall’ at box office

By Jess Righthand

For the third straight week, “The Dark Knight Rises” bested its competition at the box office, earning $36.4 million.

By Jess Righthand | 10:42 AM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Virgin Mobile FreeFest set for Oct. 6 at Merriweather Post Pavilion

By David Malitz

Lineup for two main stages and Dance Forest will be announced soon.

By David Malitz | 02:00 PM ET, 08/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Frozen drinks: A trendlet we can get behind

By Lavanya Ramanathan

Plenty of bars are blending icy cocktails in time for the heat.

By Lavanya Ramanathan | 01:54 PM ET, 08/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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

Drink for a good cause Sunday in Columbia Heights

By Fritz Hahn

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

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

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 08/03/2012

‘Shark Week: 25th Anniversary’ and more new DVDs

By Stephanie Merry

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

By Stephanie Merry | 10:40 AM ET, 08/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 08/02/2012

‘Total Recall’ and more new movies

By Jess Righthand

In this week’s new movies, Colin Farrell supplants Arnold Schwarzenegger for a remake of “Total Recall” and the third installment of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” succeeds.

By Jess Righthand | 05:31 PM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 08/02/2012

MidCity Dog Days, Signature Theatre Open House: things to do in D.C. this weekend

By Brandon Weigel

Going Out Guide picks: MidCity Dog Days sidewalk sale and the Signature Theatre Open House.

By Brandon Weigel | 04:03 PM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Events

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Washington architecture: More than monuments

By Michael O’Sullivan and Stephanie Merry

A glimpse of the styles, events, elements and people that give Washington its singular look.

By Michael O’Sullivan and Stephanie Merry | 12:52 PM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

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

Drink up: It’s National IPA Day

By Fritz Hahn

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

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Join the Gurus for a cornhole tournament and happy hour at Penn Social on Aug. 10

By Alex Baldinger

Readers chose the illustrious parking lot pastime of beanbag tossing as the featured event of the No-Sweat Olympics. The competition will, of course, include drink specials.

By Alex Baldinger | 12:21 PM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Misc.

Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Magnetic Fields, Melissa Etheridge: Hot Tickets

By Brandon Weigel

By Brandon Weigel | 07:30 PM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Crios Modern Mexican opens in Dupont Circle

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn

The restaurant is the latest in a string of Mexican joints

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Fritz Hahn | 03:27 PM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Virgin Mobile FreeFest lineup predictions, part 2

By David Malitz

Guessing the acts at the area’s biggest annual festival.

By David Malitz | 12:51 PM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music

Posted at 08:54 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Luke’s Lobster to open Georgetown location Aug. 23

By Justin Rude

For Georgetown University graduate Luke Holden, a return to the neighborhood is something of a homecoming.

By Justin Rude | 08:54 PM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Et Voila! partner and pastry chef Mickael Cornu departs for San Diego

By Justin Rude

Owner Claudio Pirollo tells the Going Out Guide that business partner and pastry chef Mickael Cornu left the restaurant three months ago to rejoin his former employer, Federal Bakers.

By Justin Rude | 03:36 PM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

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

Nightlife Agenda: Bluejacket beers, a Jerry Garcia tribute and Run for Cover

By Fritz Hahn

Try new local beers, honor the former Grateful Dead vocalist on his birthday and rock out with cover bands for a cause at the Black Cat.

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

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 07/30/2012

Former Central Michel Richard executive chef Jason Maddens tapped for Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling

By Tom Sietsema

The former executive chef at Central Michel Richard takes over an 18,000-square-foot dining complex in Northern Virginia, scheduled to open Sept. 1.

By Tom Sietsema | 05:55 PM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Restaurants

D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Going Out Guide: August, 2012