Archive: October 2007
November Spawned a Mozzer
Last week, as I was sifting through the hundreds of e-mails that greeted me upon my return from a week of vacation, I found one that especially caught my eye: "$35 Tickets Released for Morrissey at DAR Constitution Hall!" A...
By David Malitz | October 31, 2007; 05:11 PM ET | Comments (2)
Treat or Bust
I am not ashamed to admit that I love candy. When the Rite-Aid near my apartment put many favorite varieties on sale last month, I bought several bags and brought them into the office. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joys...
By Erin | October 31, 2007; 01:28 PM ET | Comments (1)
News to Digest
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to start thinking about charitable contributions. Two prime celebrations offer up events for fantastic causes on consecutive nights next week. If you still have money to burn, head to a new...
By Erin | October 30, 2007; 04:38 PM ET | Email a Comment
The End of an Era on U Street?
Here's a day I never thought I'd see: Republic Gardens, once the place to see and be seen on U Street, has been evicted from its home at 1355 U Street. The doors that throngs once clamored to get through...
By Fritz Hahn | October 30, 2007; 02:09 PM ET | Comments (18)
The Clomp, Clomp, Clomp of Heels on Pavement
RE: 17th Street Drag Race: Whoa! Excuse my ignorance, am new to the area. How is a drag race allowed in the nation's Capital? I got busted when I tried this on an unfinished section of I-64 about a thousand...
By Julia Beizer | October 30, 2007; 11:13 AM ET | Comments (2)
Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Sandra Day O'Connor at the National Portrait Gallery America's first female Supreme Court...
By Fritz Hahn | October 29, 2007; 06:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Happy Hump-Day Halloween
Most Halloween parties at bars and clubs took place over the weekend -- some of us needed to sleep in on Sunday morning -- but there are more than a few events around the area on Wednesday night. Here's our...
By Fritz Hahn | October 29, 2007; 04:47 PM ET | Comments (4)
Not Just Another Show at the Red & the Black
Go to enough shows and they all start to blur together. I've been to about a hundred this year and while this doesn't prevent me from having a good time and getting into the music when it's worth getting into,...
By David Malitz | October 29, 2007; 01:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Real Deal on Real Ale
We don't usually talk about articles in other newspapers, but the New York Times had an excellent story about real ale in its Food section Wednesday, and we've had a number of readers write in to ask where they can...
By Fritz Hahn | October 26, 2007; 04:35 PM ET | Email a Comment
Turn That Costume Into Cash
Okay, so this year, you're positive you've created the best costume ever. You spent hours finding just the right pieces, and now you look down with pity and scorn at the folks wandering through Georgetown in their George Bush masks...
By Fritz Hahn | October 26, 2007; 02:55 PM ET | Email a Comment
Steal a (Chance to Talk About a) Taco
Anybody who is watching the World Series -- or likes tacos -- has heard of the Taco Bell promotion "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco." The promotion went like this: If any player were to steal a base during the...
By Erin | October 26, 2007; 11:28 AM ET | Comments (12)
Flick or Treats? The Choice is Obvious
Today I pose a question originally asked by one of the most revered figures of the 1990s: the knife-wielding killer from Wes Craven's "Scream." "Do you like scary movies?" If the answer to that question is yes -- and since...
By Jen Chaney | October 26, 2007; 11:11 AM ET | Email a Comment
Pumpkin Carving Still On
Despite the truly miserable weather, Helix Lounge's Pumpkin Carving Contest and Happy Hour is still on tonight -- it will just take place inside the hotel rather than on the patio. If you've never been to the annual event --...
By Fritz Hahn | October 25, 2007; 04:31 PM ET | Email a Comment
The Costume Conundrum
Okay, so you waited and waited and now there are a ton of costume parties this weekend -- some offering fat cash prizes -- and you've got no costume. It would take some pretty serious creative inspiration for a last-minute...
By Julia Beizer | October 25, 2007; 12:28 PM ET | Comments (3)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
TV on the Radio isn't quite big time but they are at least big time. A featured slot at Virgin Festival, sold-out two night stand at the 9:30 Club, major articles in magazines that your parents might have even heard...
By Fritz Hahn | October 25, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Dead-On Celebrations
Sure, Halloween is the chance to dress up (or undress) and prance about alongside witches and superheroes. But if it's the ghostly theme that excites you, Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is your kind of...
By Erin | October 24, 2007; 05:01 PM ET | Comments (1)
New Nightlife Agenda Podcast
Got a free night this week? David, Rhome and I suggest going out to see some live music. The latest episode of our Nightlife Agenda Podcast includes audio clips from six artists playing in Washington over the next seven days:...
By Fritz Hahn | October 24, 2007; 12:49 PM ET | Email a Comment
Audience Partici . . . pation
While you can find Dr. Frank N. Furter, Brad, Janet and Rocky in the Washington suburbs every weekend, Halloween seems to bring the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" fans out of the woodwork. There's no movie better suited for Halloween viewing...
By Fritz Hahn | October 23, 2007; 12:04 PM ET | Comments (9)
All Hallows Eat
Though it may be 80 degrees outside, it is late October, which means that Halloween is near. To get you into the spirit, we'll bewitch you with daily posts on events, parties and themed destinations leading up to the 31st....
By Erin | October 22, 2007; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra at the Library of Congress The concert includes Mozart's...
By Fritz Hahn | October 22, 2007; 01:31 PM ET | Email a Comment
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
For the last six weeks, burlesque goddess Kitty Victorian has been putting a bunch of neophyte dancers through rigorous training, teaching them the proper way of twirling their tassels and sexily taking off . . . one long evening glove...
By Fritz Hahn | October 18, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Design to Fall For
Fall may be all about apple picking and leaf gazing out in the country, but this Sunday, design divas and house gawkers have an urban way to take advantage of the cool, autumn air: the annual Dupont Circle House Tour....
By Julia Beizer | October 17, 2007; 03:37 PM ET | Email a Comment
Oh, More Places You'll Eat
Yesterday I started my post-summer sorting of my favorite restaurants of the past few months. I barely scratched the surface, leaving the best for last. Today: a few clones of established favorites, a destination for amazing wine and Wolfgang Puck's...
By Erin | October 17, 2007; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (3)
Oh the Places You'll Eat
It's been a busy few months in the restaurant world. New spots are always popping up, but the pace of openings has increased since May, with fresh destinations for fabulous wine, family-style Sunday dinners, bowls of mussels and plenty of...
By Erin | October 16, 2007; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (3)
Aroma Lights Up the Night
A friend and I went to Aroma last night to say goodbye to longtime bartender Krishna Ramsundar, and as we walked in, we took in the aroma. It wasn't because we were caught up in the moment -- it was...
By Fritz Hahn | October 16, 2007; 12:11 PM ET | Comments (27)
Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Letters to Sala at the Russell Senate Office Building Sala Garncarz saved her...
By Fritz Hahn | October 15, 2007; 02:07 PM ET | Email a Comment
Farewell to Krishna
There will soon be a void in Cleveland Park: Bartender Krishna Ramsundar is leaving Aroma after seven years of mixing martinis, dispensing advice and being the ringmaster of a true neighborhood hangout....
By Fritz Hahn | October 12, 2007; 04:33 PM ET | Comments (6)
Super Fun Friday
In yesterday's Got Plans? a super-fun-loving reader sought advice on a super fun date: "I want to take my boyfriend on a super fun date tomorrow night. We are in our early 20s, and don't like the bar scene that...
By Erin | October 12, 2007; 03:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
We understand why Germans love Oktoberfest: Endless giant mugs of beer, piles of bratwurst, drunken singing. We don't understand the country's love affair with David Hasselhoff, though, especially after seeing poorly dubbed episodes of "Baywatch" and hearing the Hoff's sketchy...
By Fritz Hahn | October 11, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
If you like sampling wine, food or wine and food, then leap on the chance to sip Bordeaux beauties or chew on Georgetown's finest. If you happen to find yourself in Penn Quarter, stop in and check out the newest...
By Erin | October 11, 2007; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
All Eyes on Annie (And Brad. And Demi...)
Annie Leibovitz speaks about her recent project like she's embarrassed that she's just revealed too much. "The show really came out of this book, which was really a moment in my life," she said at yesterday's very crowded press preview...
By Julia Beizer | October 10, 2007; 02:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Theater on the Cheap
If your budget is limiting your theater ambitions, take heart. There are a few stellar pay-what-you-can opportunities for this month's stage productions....
By Erin | October 10, 2007; 12:36 PM ET | Comments (1)
DAM! Festival Preview/Mini-Mixtape
It's almost CMJ Music Marathon time up in New York so you know what that means ... DAM! Festival time here in D.C. Oh, we kid, we kid. But the local indie-rock festival, now in its second year, is obviously...
By David Malitz | October 9, 2007; 04:50 PM ET | Email a Comment
Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Celebrating America's Public Gardens at the U.S. Botanic Garden An exhibit on "green spaces...
By Fritz Hahn | October 8, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Nightlife Miscellany
Rather than a long post about one topic, I thought I'd offer a short compilation of news, deals and events on the D.C. bar scene, including trivia, happy hour and where to watch the baseball playoffs. Columbia Heights could have...
By Fritz Hahn | October 5, 2007; 02:56 PM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Whether you're flat broke or high rolling, there are a few fun food opportunities to suit every budget this month. New around town, Clarendon diners are going for the number three....
By Erin | October 5, 2007; 11:34 AM ET | Email a Comment
Clap Your Hands For a Third Show
All's well that ends well. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll Hotel refunded 100 tickets to a pair of November shows by wait-am-I-still-allowed-to-like-them-or-are-they-not-cool-anymore? Brooklyn indie-rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. It wasn't because the shows were canceled, but because...
By David Malitz | October 4, 2007; 05:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
Ein Prosit for Oktoberfest
Washington seems to finally be ready for Oktoberfest, with this weekend's Capitol City Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest street festival bringing beers from 35 brewers to the streets of Shirlington and Blob's Park cranking up the polka music. Just about every local brewpub...
By Fritz Hahn | October 4, 2007; 05:41 PM ET | Comments (1)
On Stage in October
October is upon us and there is music in the air. From a pre-"Rent" Jonathan Larson musical to a world premiere, music-filled look at the women of a housing project, this is a tuneful month on local stages. If fall...
By Erin | October 4, 2007; 11:32 AM ET | Comments (1)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
It's a good thing that the 9:30 Club doesn't have a marquee, because there's no way the following would fit: Gypsy Eyes Records, ESL Music, the Federal Reserve, Proper Topper and the DC Public Library Foundation Present A Fund Raiser...
By Fritz Hahn | October 4, 2007; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (3)
Comings and Goings
Celebrity photographs, video portraits and brushy British landscapes are among the highlights on the area art scene this month....
By Julia Beizer | October 3, 2007; 02:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
October Mixtape
It's a good month for fans of indie pop, as bands such as the Brunettes, Caribou and the Lodger come to town. Also check out minor jazz icon Kidd Jordan, Israeli punks Monotonix and 15 more, after the jump....
By David Malitz | October 2, 2007; 05:36 PM ET | Comments (12)
Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to spend time in Washington without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday 'Peter and the Wolf' at the Kennedy Center Classika Theater brings the children's...
By Fritz Hahn | October 1, 2007; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
Eat More on Sunday
Sundays are about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Starting this weekend, two hot downtown restaurants will expand their offerings. Whether it's a breakfast version of a favorite pizza at brunch or a lobster burger at dinner, Sunday just...
By Erin | October 1, 2007; 11:22 AM ET | Email a Comment
