Sibling Revelry

Tegan and Sara reflect on music, fans, and spending 90% of the time with your sister.

Don’t call them a family band — unless you plan on incorporating their fans into the equation, that is. Alternately reflective and raucous, sweet and sardonic, Calgary-born twin sisters, Tegan and Sara Quin — better to known to rockdom at large as Tegan and Sara — have spent the past decade cultivating an outrageously dedicated following that knows every lyric the duo has ever penned, blogs about their stage banter and even reads up on their dream diaries. But to hear Tegan tell it, it’s all been one big happy accident.

Music Picks

Catch Janine Wilson perform at Iota. Photo by Frank Turner

Catch Janine Wilson perform at Iota. Photo by Frank Turner THURS., FEB. 4 Janine Wilson at IOTA After just finishing her latest album, “Wakin’ Up,” Janine Wilson is taking her award-winning sound to the streets. Look forward to original tunes like “Kiss You at Hello,” “It Should Be Me” and “Not For Real.” And don’t… read more »

Kitchen Confidence

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Cooking is hot. It’s sexy, it’s fun, it’s flirty and it’s really very easy once you learn a few basic steps.

Instant Gratification

Get out the popcorn and elastic waist pants-there are more options than ever for watching a great movie in the comfort of your own home.

Remember when we had to actually travel to the video store, hoping there was something decent left on the shelves to rent, then scramble back a few days later to avoid late fees? Well, we’re here to tell you the days of late fees (and leaving your house, for that matter) are over!  There are… read more »

Sparkling Wit

Nothing says "be mine" like a bottle of bubbly.

 Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “Some people wanted Champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.” He may have been right, but it’s February. You can have your hot dog and beer another time, but with Valentine’s Day staring you in the face, it’s time to step it up a notch… read more »

Dance Listings

Tuesday, February 2 See You Next Tuesday with Nouveau Riche’s Gavin Holland and Baltimore’s Emily Rabbit. Starts at 10 p.m. Free. Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St., NW; 202-232-5263; www.thewonderlandballroom.com Friday, February 5 Drop It! with Will Eastman, Houston, Bobby Jae, Patural, Ken Lazee. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Free. 21+. Rock & Roll Hotel: 1353 H… read more »

Film Roundup

Our City Film Festival delves into the history of DC.  Photo courtesy Esther McBride.

Jion the Club: The Washington DC Film Society Free sneak preview screenings and discounted admission tickets sound like great reasons to join any film group, but for the Washington DC Film Society, membership is not only about freebies but about the exploration and celebration of cinema. And you can’t find a less expensive way to… read more »

Booty and the Beasts

Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears prepare to entertain DC on Feb 23.

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears — the latest in a long line of talented rock bands out of Austin, Texas — hits DC on February 23.

Burlesque-A-Pades In Loveland

This Valentine’s Day release your inner voyeuristic and comedic sensibilities with the World Famous Pontani Sisters.

Jamie Kennedy: Still Going Strong

Jamie Kennedy on acting, comedy, and his upcoming show at The Improv.

Love him (“Scream”) or hate him (“Malibu’s Most Wanted”), Jamie Kennedy just keeps doing his thing. See for yourself at the Improv.