Spank

Photo by Tim Greenway

Ladies, looking to change up your usual girls night out itinerary of drinks and dancing at the newest club?  Round up your crew and head to the Fillmore between May 22 – 25 to see SPANK, the hilariously racy new musical which has quickly become a hit in theaters across the nation. A parody of… read more »

Love at First Pitch

Terry Meredith Rose

Feel like you’re looking for love in all the wrong places? Maybe you should join a softball team! Sharon Sealock tells us that tons of singles in the area have met their perfect matches on the field while playing for the Fairfax Adult Softball league. Incorporated in 1977, FAS is the largest private, non-profit adult… read more »

Redskins vs. Ravens: A Region Divided

Courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens

As summer winds down and the carefree excitement of beach trips and Buffett concerts comes to a close, people across the nation settle in for what some would call an even better time of year: football season. From the pre-season openers to the playoffs, it’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the craze…. read more »

USA Table Tennis The Olympics’ Best Kept Secret

Photo by Diego Schaaf

The Summer Olympics are fast approaching, and you’ve already started figuring out which events you just can’t miss. You and your coworkers are facing tough decisions, like whether you have to move that morning meeting in order to view the track and field events, or if you need to cancel your conference call so you… read more »

Capital Bikeshare

Capital Bikeshare. Photo by Mr. T in DC on Flickr

Lately something has been popping up all over DC and Northern Virginia, and it’s not just the tourists! If you happen to have noticed racks of shiny red bikes appearing near your home, metro station or office, you may be wondering what these new additions are. Well, if you haven’t previously heard of “Capital Bikeshare,”… read more »

Obstacle Courses: The Toughest Pain You’ll Ever Love

A mud-covered team celebrates at the end of their Warrior Dash. Courtesy of Red Frog, LLC

Your heart pounds as you stand, poised, ready to run.  Your teammate next to you fits in a last-minute hamstring stretch.  Surveying the sea of people around you, some wear costumes, some have plastic helmets, others are in large groups with matching shirts – and all of their facial expressions are equally intense.  The emcee… read more »

Multisport World Conference and Expo: The Ultimate Resource for Athletes

2012 Keynote Speaker Dave Scott

Maybe your best friend has done it and you want those bragging rights. Perhaps a family member has had the experience and can’t stop raving about it. Whatever the motivation, this year is the perfect time to compete in that athletic event you’ve always wanted to try. In case you’re feeling intimidated or confused regarding… read more »

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Inspiration Through Awareness

Sigourney Weaver in a ReelAbilities panel discussion. Provided by ReelAbilities.

The DC area is home to many film festivals, all with a distinct identity. This spring, we are fortunate to be able to experience a festival unique in its focus. Titled “ReelAbilities Film Festival,” this event serves to educate the public about the challenges of living with The films address their creators’ experiences with different… read more »

Rocklands: Still Rockin’ After 21 Years

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JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Ah, summer­—the season of beaches, beer and barbecues. We here at On Tap do love our barbecue, and certainly have plenty of options to choose from in the surrounding area. One of our favorite places to visit is Rocklands, the small local chain of home style restaurants which can be found… read more »

The Preakness: Maryland’s Premier Party

Preakness

May 2011 ISSUE – When spring finally hits the DC Metro area, many of us reach into the recesses of our closets and brush the dust off of our big hats and seersucker suits in preparation for horse racing season.  We clean out our coolers and head to the grocery stores to stock up on… read more »