D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining
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Nightlife Agenda
Get down to the vintage sounds of Dam-Funk or Yacht's left-field electro, or hear a fresh local band.
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Down the rabbit hole
Madhatter reopens in a new location. Tom Sietsema digs into the upgraded food options.
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A 'Light' touch
Arena Stage's chamber musical version of the romantic "The Light in the Piazza" runs through April 11.
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Cupcakes and jazz
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Nightlife Agenda
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Join the Going Out Gurus for a pre-St. Patrick's Day happy hour with live music, free food and free whiskey, hear new music from promising locals Title Tracks and Casper Bangs, celebrate spring on the Georgetown waterfront, wake up bright and early to party with Andrew WK, or get down to Yacht's off-kilter electro-pop.
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Screen Valentines: Great Movie Romances at AFI Silver - Miscellaneous Event
In honor of Valentine's Day, the theater screens romantic films ranging from "Roman Holiday" to "High Fidelity."American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | Silver Spring, MD -
The Capstan Shafts - Music Event
Lo-fi indie rock cult faves. With Troll Tax.The Red & The Black | Washington, DC -
Goodie Mob - Music Event
NOTE: This show has been rescheduled from Feb. 11. A full reunion for the '90s Atlanta hip-hop stars, including vocalist Cee-Lo, who experienced breakthrough success with Gnarls Barkley. With B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray.9:30 Club | Washington, DC -
Title Tracks - Music Event
The new band from John Davis, formerly of Georgie James. With the Ambitions and Gary B & the Notions.Black Cat | Washington, DC -
Pierced Arrows - Music Event
Featuring Fred and Toody Cole, formerly of garage rock icons Dead Moon. This is the real stuff, not some stylized imitation. With Lullabye Arkestra.DC9 | Washington, DC -
Henry Rollins - Performing Arts
The punk icon (and D.C. native) mixes stand-up comedy can spoken word monologues.Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA -
Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Music Event
Young, slightly nerdy classic soul fan becomes an underground sensation. With Nikki Jean.The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC -
William Christenberry: Vintage Kodak Brownies - Exhibit
The little photos on display were taken with a vintage plastic camera originally served as inspiration for the artist's paintings, but became works of art in their own right.Hemphill Fine Arts | Washington, DC -
Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC -
Oni Buchanan - Music Event
Pianist performs music by female composers of the 21st century.Garden Cafe -- National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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