D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining
Free this week
See the Capitol tree-lighting Tuesday -- no cash or tickets needed. | 5 more free events | Holiday events
Photo: 2008 tree by Melina Mara - The Washington Post
True Raconteur
Brendan Benson, a bandmate of Jack White, brings his perfect pop to the 9:30 club Wednesday. | More picks
Photo: Press Play Publicity
Be in
Get tickets for Wednesday's talk by "Project Runway" alum Nick Verreos at the Corcoran.
Photo: FIDM
Step it up
This weekend, Lesole Maine Dance Project premieres two works that blend African and step-dancing styles.
Photo: Hans Spiegel
Holiday Gift Market
Going Out Gurus
GOG BLOG
Ray's empire expands, big time
December 07, 2009
In a whopper of an announcement today, Michael Landrum revealed plans to expand his brand to include a wine bar, a larger space for his popular burger operation and a burger joint featuring wild game. The busy restaurateur, 44, also shared updates with me on his long-planned seafood venue in Arlington and a project in Northeast Washington.
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Today's Editors' Picks
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Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra - Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite - Music Event
The trombone player leads his big band through Ellington's take on "The Nutcracker."Blues Alley | Washington, DC -
Arctic Monkeys - Music Event
NOTE: This show is sold out. British band moves past the hype phase and attempts to reinvent itself. With Screaming Females.9:30 Club | Washington, DC -
North by Northwest - Miscellaneous Event
Catch Cary Grant scaling Mount Rushmore and running from a crop-dusting plane in Hitchcock's classic thriller.American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | Silver Spring, MD -
Lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree - Miscellaneous Event
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi lights the Capitol's Christmas tree, an 85-foot blue spruce donated and decorated by the state of Arizona.U.S. Capitol | Washington, DC -
Jersey Boys - Performing Arts
The Tony-winning musical about the Four Seasons is "a rock-and-roll jolt of history, a smashing serenade of the muscular harmonies of one of the more remarkable sensations of the '60s," writes Peter Marks.National Theatre | Washington, DC -
Washington Jewish Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
The 20th annual festival showcases 62 films from 20 countries at venues across the District and Maryland.Various locations | Washington, DC -
The Moderate - Music Event
Local alt-country. With Choo Choo La Rouge and Timothy Bracy's Collection, on the backstage.Black Cat | Washington, DC -
Over the Rhine - Music Event
The husband and wife duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler rock with ethereality. With Vienna Tang & Alex Wong.Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC -
Justin Trawick - Music Event
Local singer-songwriter performs as part of his monthly acoustic residency. With Joanna Burns, Nick Howard and Rachel Platten.Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA -
Holiday Gift Market - Miscellaneous Event
The annual holiday shopping event showcases jewelry, accessories, home accents and kids' gifts made by female artisans and designers.National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC
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