DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
When most people in the US say “soccer” the word “mom” tends to follow. Not exactly a compliment and not exactly reflective of what is arguably the dominant global sport. Although the US has lagged behind in adopting the passion of professional soccer “the other football” rules overseas. In fact, the FIFA World Cup is… read more »
Mischievous blue eyes peer out from under a baseball cap. DJ Smash Gordon, sporting a gold boombox necklace and enthusiastically chowing down on sushi, looks like a kid. This guy throws legendary parties, represents global artists, and co-runs a record label? He downplays it all so much, one wonders. “I try to keep under the… read more »
Brad Wollack, one of the “Comedians of Chelsea Lately,” has figured something out about his upcoming standup show at the Warner Theatre on June 5th, and it involves you. “After extensive research,” he said recently, “I’ve discovered that the tour/show really works well when there are people in the seats, so buy your tickets!” The… read more »
Describe your sound. As an Indie band we have a pop sensibility, but there is always an edgier undercurrent. We dip into many genres, but there is this synthesis of edginess and melody, layers of sound and texture weaving in and out…it is a bit trippy really. We like to mix things up. Our CD… read more »
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ The Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a traveling road show of pork, booze and debauchery – and it’s coming back to Na-tional Harbor in a big way this summer. Organizers expect up to 12,000 attendees during the two-day event June 18 and 19. They have added a four-hour tasting event… read more »
Master Brewer Keith Villa casts a long shadow in beer circles. A 25 year veteran of Coors’ iconic Golden, Colorado bre-wery, Villa earned his PhD in Brewing from the University of Brussels and, just few short years later, created a brew that has gone on to become one of America’s most popular and critically lauded… read more »
Question: What do you get when you mix a human gyrating dance machine who likes shameless flirting, extreme sports, and a lot of low cut bootylicious bar shirts with Arlington’s most infamous neighborhood hideaway? Answer: A helluva good time! Nestled away in VA’s favorite basement bungalow, L.A Bar and Grill, you’ll find punk rock haired… read more »
It’s the season for backyard cookouts and fun in the summer sun. But alas, what should you drink if you’re not a beer lover? How about ready-to-drink mixes on the market? A one-stop shop, there will be no more buying tons of bottles to make your favorite summer cocktail – all you need is in… read more »
“Cirque Dreams Illumination” will light up the night at Wolf Trap this summer, as the latest production from Cirque Dreams. Featuring 27 performance artists, provocative music and a dazzling light show, “Cirque Dreams Illumination” is a feast for the senses that has 20 of some of the most jaw-dropping feats of acrobatics currently on stage…. read more »
There’s nothing better than a warm summer night on a rooftop, especially when Oro Pomodoro’s bar manager Mike Marchetti is behind the bar slinging drinks. Mike has called Oro Pomodoro home for three years, so be sure to visit this pro and order an old-fashioned from him. On Tap: What’s the best thing about being… read more »
