Archive: April 2008
Nightlife Agenda
It's Cinco de Mayo weekend, so there are parties, margarita deals and mariachis galore, but don't miss a benefit for Mt.Pleasant fire victims, a DJ battle and happy hour at the Phillips Collection, the "Booze for Boobs" fundraiser, an Oscar...
By Fritz Hahn | April 29, 2008; 05:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
Free and Easy Events
Every week, 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 'Tamerlano' at the Kennedy Center The Washington National Opera discusses and performs excerpts...
By Fritz Hahn | April 28, 2008; 01:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Happy Hours, Happy Dogs
Is happy hour is more fun with man's best friend? Find out this summer, when bars around the area are organizing weekly events with specials for dogs and their two-legged companions....
By Fritz Hahn | April 25, 2008; 04:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
Not the Usual Patios
With the second consecutive weekend promising at least partially beautiful weather, Julia and I thought we'd recommend a dozen or so of our favorite places to enjoy food and drink outdoors. Thing is, we don't want to suggest the same...
By Fritz Hahn | April 24, 2008; 03:36 PM ET | Comments (9)
With Mom in Mind
Like Easter before it, Mother's Day is one of those holidays that's got everyone thinking brunch. Dutiful daughters, sons and husbands: use this guide to find a delicious meal for the mom in your lives. Mother's Day reservations fill up...
By Julia Beizer | April 23, 2008; 11:03 AM ET | Comments (2)
Nightlife Agenda
It's a great weekend for doing good, as bachelorette auctions, '80s parties, bar crawls and live music benefit charities. Also contained in this week's column: old-school hip-hop, an appearance by South African singer Goapele, a gathering of top house DJs,...
By Fritz Hahn | April 22, 2008; 05:50 PM ET | Comments (1)
Free and Easy Events
Every week, 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 D.C. City Hall Art Collection at the John A. Wilson Building Let's hear...
By Fritz Hahn | April 21, 2008; 01:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
This Season's Must-Haves
Now that the weather has finally -- finally -- turned, it's time to start thinking about your spring wardrobe. Some of us are feeling a little light after paying taxes earlier this week, but there is a way to look...
By Fritz Hahn | April 18, 2008; 12:59 PM ET | Comments (1)
Sure Bets for Gold Cup
The main purpose of the annual Virginia Gold Cup is seven steeplechase races, but for the majority of Washingtonians who make their way to The Plains on the first Saturday in May, the horses are a reason to dress up...
By Fritz Hahn | April 18, 2008; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
Podcast: The Child Ballads
Searching for Stewart Lupton could have made for a decent little documentary back in 2004. If you typed his name into Google a few years ago, the first batch of returns would simply be people asking where he was and...
By David Malitz | April 17, 2008; 02:23 PM ET | Comments (2)
Nightlife Agenda
There's a little something for everyone in this week's column -- local DJs getting their mid-week groove on at Modern, Lounge 201 and Fly; the long-awaited Child Ballads album-release party; old-school house music in Fairfax; and a ?uestlove DJ set...
By David Malitz | April 15, 2008; 05:14 PM ET | Comments (3)
Play Video Games, Win Big
You've spent hours practicing the lightning-fast Slayer and Metallica riffs in Guitar Hero, and you've pumped an endless stream of quarters into Big Buck Hunter while going after those big horn sheep. Shouldn't you be rewarded for your dedication? A...
By Fritz Hahn | April 15, 2008; 12:59 PM ET | Comments (3)
Free and Easy Events
Every week, 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 Nintendo Wii at the Front Page Don't have a Nintendo Wii at home?...
By Fritz Hahn | April 14, 2008; 01:09 PM ET | Comments (2)
Podcast: These United States
These United States get around. The local alt-folk-pop band is wrapping up a six-week national tour Sunday at the Black Cat. Led by Jesse Elliott, the band features a rotating cast of characters that almost always includes multi-instrumentalist J. Tom...
By David Malitz | April 10, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Nightlife Agenda
This week's column is full of Bhangra Blowout parties; some great local bands, including a homecoming show for These United States; an exclusive Hot Chip DJ set; beer tapping parties for charity; beer pong for charity; the search for the...
By Fritz Hahn | April 8, 2008; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (4)
It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day
With springlike temperatures and a lineup of great free activities, Saturday is not a day to stay home. Whether you have kids, family members in town or just want to put off spring cleaning, April 12 offers ample opportunity to...
By Fritz Hahn | April 8, 2008; 10:48 AM ET | Comments (13)
Coming Soon: Mini-Golf, Wine and Sushi
On a recent trip to H Street NE, I was heading for the Rock and Roll Hotel when I happened to look over at the old Phish Tea cafe building at 1335 H St. "Oh yeah," I said to myself....
By Fritz Hahn | April 7, 2008; 04:02 PM ET | Comments (6)
Free and Easy Events
Every week, 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 'Ornament as Art' at the Renwick Gallery A glittering new exhibition at the...
By Fritz Hahn | April 7, 2008; 01:29 PM ET | Comments (1)
April Mixtape
It's a month of impressive double bills. Les Savy Fav + the Dodos, the Dirtbombs + Kelley Stoltz, the Felice Brothers + Justin Townes Earle and Monotonix + Dark Meat account for almost half of this month's songs. Also be...
By David Malitz | April 4, 2008; 05:58 PM ET | Comments (0)
Portrait of a D.C. Institution: Ben's Chili Bowl
The lunch rush was in full swing at Ben's Chili Bowl today. A long line snaked into the back room, half-smokes were flying off the grill and cooks could be heard crooning old-school R&B. In other words, the atmosphere at...
By Julia Beizer | April 4, 2008; 03:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
At One With the 'Zillas
If you've got bride-phobia -- and if today's Got Plans is any indication, many people do -- you'll want to steer clear of the Tysons Filene's Basement tomorrow. It's time for the Running of the Brides. At 8 a.m., hundreds...
By Julia Beizer | April 3, 2008; 03:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
Riding the Kegbus to the Ballpark
"Take public transportation to Nationals Park." We've been hearing that over and over, from Metro's spokesPeeps to the Nationals' own shuttle service, which will ferry fans from RFK's vast parking lots to the front door of the new stadium. Personally,...
By Fritz Hahn | April 3, 2008; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (2)
Bring on the Carbs
I signed up for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler in the same way you might casually agree to meet someone for drinks after work. Some friends encouraged my fiance and me to try it. We paid our $30 fees the...
By Julia Beizer | April 2, 2008; 05:19 PM ET | Comments (4)
Chasing Down the Green Fairy
Lately, Got Plans? readers have been asking about bars serving absinthe. It's showing up in more and more places throughout the area, though I'm still looking for one that prepares its absinthe using the traditional ceremony. In the meantime, if...
By Fritz Hahn | April 2, 2008; 03:10 PM ET | Comments (2)
Nightlife Agenda
There are no excuses for not catching some great local rock on Friday night; bars (and Clydesdales) celebrate 75 years of legal beer drinking; hip-hop legends Biz Markie and Slick Rick perform; Sasha and Digweed bring their reunion tour to...
By Fritz Hahn | April 1, 2008; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (2)
