DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
After battling through four preliminary rounds, four bands have emerged to the musical surface to go bass to your face. They are ready to rock, reggae, hip-hop and pop your socks off at the 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Band Battle Finals. With Emcee Nate Ihara, from local band We Were Kings, to a stage full of… read more »
On Tap takes a look at four local and touring bands each month. If you are interested in being featured, please send your contact information, including your website, a list of upcoming shows, and two music tracks to jon.kaplan@ontaponline.com. AU Web: www.au-au-au.com Album: Both Lights Show: Sunday, August 5 @ Black Cat AU’s… read more »
Greetings my little beer soaked hooligans! It’s time for another edition of beer hunter and this month I shouted at the moon, with C. L. Smooths and copious amounts of fireworks at hand. Luckily I didn’t blast off any of my fingers. I did, however, make it over to Mad Fox Brewery (444 W. Broad… read more »
"I-Dee is an amazing tablist … props for keeping the art alive!" DJ Craze, DMC World DJ Champion (1998-2000) “I-Dee is one of my favorites when it comes to the young generation of deejays. I remember seeing him for the first time and thinking deejaying is in good hands. He's well-rounded and I'm confident his… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: A-Town Bar & Grill This Ballston bar takes the place of Mike Cordero’s onetime resto Caribbean Breeze. Still owned by Cordero, the new spot aims to win customers of A-town—that’s Arlington for you District kids—over… read more »
So what’s better than Trivia Night at the bar? How about Live Game Show Trivia Night at the bar! On Tap sat down with District Trivia’s Nick Groves and Jared Stern to learn about what’s in store for the future of bar gaming. Launching at Tommy Joes on Mondays starting July 30 and Acre 121… read more »
Courtney Saunders of Bar Louie Stop into the new Bar Louie in Rockville Town Center, and you’ll likely encounter a fiery blonde with blue eyes. Courtney Saunders is a little lady with a lot of personality. She loves working there because she gets to be herself. That, and it pays for her shopping trips. On… read more »
Clyde’s Group is a hugely popular local family of restaurants. Famous for their crab cakes, On Tap spoke with Chef Patrick Carroll at the Reston location to learn the secret to these tasty treats and catering to a local crowd. On Tap: What role has your family had in your culinary journey? Patrick Carroll: I… read more »
Morgan Spurlock takes a hilarious look at the rise of male vanity in his new documentary Mansome. From beard-growing contests to below-the-belt manscaping, the director of Super Size Me examines what it takes to be a man in the 21st century. Spurlock sacrificed his own iconic mustache for the making of this movie. He talks… read more »
Winemaking has a long history in Virginia and wine lovers are often treated to glimpses of the past when they visit local vineyards. The newest offering from the Barrel Oak family brings these two elements together – wine and history – in a new way. The John Marshall Tasting Experience at Oak Hill Estate brings… read more »
