Music Picks

written by Mike Coleman, Ashley Estill, Hunter Gorinson, Jason Walsh TUES., DEC. 1 The Pixies and Mew at D.A.R. Constitution Hall Early 90s indie rockers, the Pixies, have scheduled a second show following the November 31 sell out at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall. Frank Black and crew will be playing the following night, December 1,… read more »

Broken Lizard is Slammin’ Salmon

Lou’s City Bar

written by Nick Hardt “Wanna get slammed?” That’s the underlying hellish nightmare (or if you’re watching, the delightful premise) of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard’s (“Super Troopers,” “Beerfest”) fifth installment of pure frat humor, “The Slammin’ Salmon.” Something’s fishy at The Slammin’ Salmon Seafood Restaurant, run by Cleon Salmon (played by Michael Clarke Duncan of… read more »

Wisdom: Cocktail Parlor & Erik Holzherr’s Holy Grail

written by Marlene Hall A popular Confucius saying is, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” By that standard, Eric Holzherr, owner of Wisdom and award-winning mixologist, can be considered unemployed. To say this man imbues enthusiasm is an understatement. His eyes gleam with excitement… read more »

The Spin: DJ Robbie Rivera

Closer to the Sun written by Mary Ishimoto Morris No one evokes and sustains a beach vibe like Robbie Rivera. His huge annual 17-hour Juicy Beach Winter Music Conference parties at Miami’s Nikki Beach and July to September Juicy Ibiza residency at Privilege, are legendary. The world-renowned DJ has homes in Miami and Ibiza, and… read more »

Open for Wale!

Chicago Cubs v Washington Nationals

written by Trey Palmisano Calling all hip hop artists with a song in their heart and a dream in their back pocket:   Pure Lounge located in the U Street Corridor is hosting three Monday evening open mic auditions in hopes of finding the opening act for Wale when he returns to the 9:30 Club on… read more »