Archive: May 2008
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 'The Last Iceberg' at the National Academy of Sciences Photographer Camille Seaman traveled...
By Fritz Hahn | May 12, 2008; 05:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hold the Bread Basket
In yesterday's Got Plans?, one chatter raised a question that's probably on a lot of our minds. Eat out the healthy way at Rock Creek Restaurant. (Katherine Frey - The Washington Post) Healthy in D.C.: Hey Gurus -- So I...
By Julia Beizer | May 9, 2008; 02:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Radiohead Tickets: More Than a (Nice Dream)
Take Mom to see Thom Yorke and Radiohead this weekend! (Mark Humphrey /AP) Q: When is a sold-out concert not a sold-out concert? A: When tickets become available late in the game. Tickets for Radiohead's Mother's Day gig at Nissan...
By Fritz Hahn | May 8, 2008; 02:48 PM ET | Comments (11)
May Mixtape
In this edition of the mixtape, you'll find plenty of stuff to make you dance (Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Hot Club of Cowtown), reminisce (Polvo, Urban Verbs) and lay down and do nothing (Pontiak, Ida). "Where's Da G's"...
By David Malitz | May 7, 2008; 04:07 PM ET | Comments (2)
Taken for a Ride
If there's a meter installed in a cab, the driver's required to use it. (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post) I'd been promising myself that I wasn't going to write a taxis-with-meters rant on the blog, since it's already been covered ad...
By Fritz Hahn | May 7, 2008; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (22)
Blockbuster Days: 'Speed Racer'
The demon on wheels, heading for the National Zoo. (Warner Bros.) It's so easy to just go to a matinee. But coming up with a whole day of activities to enjoy that all relate thematically to a specific summer...
By Jen Chaney | May 7, 2008; 01:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
Nightlife Agenda
Miss Kitty Victorian welcomes you to the new Golden Triangle Cabaret. (Nate Lankford for The Washington Post) This week, a new burlesque night appears south of Dupont Circle; singles party outdoors in Reston; bands make a mysterious return to Comet...
By Fritz Hahn | May 6, 2008; 05:57 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 Cinco de Mayo Party at Lima This celebration includes all of the usual...
By Fritz Hahn | May 5, 2008; 12:22 PM ET | Comments (0)
Take a Dip Before You Sip
The mercury's supposed to hit 80 degrees today, which has me thinking about ways to beat the heat once warm weather arrives for good. A leisurely afternoon in a pool and a refreshing frozen cocktail are my preferred solution, though...
By Fritz Hahn | May 2, 2008; 11:57 AM ET | Comments (3)
Top 5 May Shows at Which You Are Most Unlikely to Find a New Girlfriend
Hey guys, are you single and want it to stay that way? Then consider hitting up these five May shows, because the likelihood of finding a new lady friend -- or any lady at all -- is pretty slim. "No...
By David Malitz | May 2, 2008; 11:12 AM ET | Comments (1)
Best Bets for Cinco de Mayo
Monday is Cinco de Mayo, and for the next four days, there are a lot of parties on our plate -- some barely or only slightly tangentially related to the Mexican army's great victory over the French forces at the...
By Fritz Hahn | May 1, 2008; 02:11 PM ET | Comments (3)
Let the Summer Movies -- and Product Placements -- Begin
'Iron Man': Saving the world, saving the economy. (Paramount Pictures) The summer movie season is officially here. How do I know? Because Robert Downey Jr. is donning a big ol' robot suit and blowing stuff up in "Iron Man,"...
By Jen Chaney | May 1, 2008; 10:21 AM ET | Comments (10)
Run for the Roses
The Nightlife Agenda boys already told you about the Round Robin Bar's Bonnets and Bow-Ties Kentucky Derby Party, which is sure to offer some of the best mint juleps in town. But we also wanted to give some love to...
By Julia Beizer | May 1, 2008; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
