DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Better than breakfast, more fun than lunch, it’s brunch. From traditional egg dishes to outlandish creations, there’s something for everyone in the guide New this year, we’re running the guide in grid format – organized by state then location. Thanks to all of the restaurants that submitted their info, if we missed a place or… read more »
Ladies Nights, vintage clothing, shoes, girl power, discounted (or free!) drinks, more shoes…being a woman has its perks. And it can’t get any better than being a woman in DC! Here’s a guide to fun things to do with your BFFs in the DMV.
You’ve heard it countless times: a drink here or there may be good for your health, but toss them back too often and more than your wallet will suffer; your waistline is likely to be hit hard, too. Then along came the Skinnygirl. No, not that friend you secretly hate (the one who can eat… read more »
Pwn3d, N00b, AFK, NR15 – What may look like a bad editing job, or even a foreign language, is quite familiar to the thousands of video game fans who use these types of terms, collectively known as “Leet speak”. Leet is an alternative dialect to conventional English, in which numbers and symbols commonly replace letters,… read more »
Irish folk and Electronic group Dance To Tipperary was created and the first self-titled album, Dance To Tipperary, was finally completed in early summer 1999. With their unique sound, Dance To Tipperary quickly became a hit with fans. Their first single, “Ride On”, became an instant summer favorite on national radio in Ireland. On Tap… read more »
When you’re trying to decide where to go to eat, drink or watch a game, many of us ask our friends what they like. That can work, to a point. If your buddy doesn’t know a Pinot from a Pop Tart, the odds of a good wine bar recommendation are slim. But, what if you… read more »
By Jody Kurash, Lisa Rowan, Eli Center, Lea Holland, Nicole Pearo Taylor and Kelsey Whited In 2010, 17.3 million tourists flocked to Washington. According to Destination DC, these visitors spent $2.03 billion dollars at local hotels. Whatever their reasons for traveling – a convention, a tour of historic sites, or government affair – these visitors… read more »
DC’s indie music scene. Does it have one? What’s wrong with the one it has? What needs to happen to make it better? Every few months an article or blog post will decry the state of DC music, offering little in the way of practical approaches to changing it, and those who are actually in… read more »
Welcome to On Tap’s 2011 Football Guide Our annual roundup of the teams, the bars, the deals and all the football season fun. Cheers to a great seeason of gathering with friends and cheering on your team! If we missed anyone, or need to update info, just drop us a line at football@ontaponline.com. Washington, D.C…. read more »
by Derrick Brazier As we enter another season of college football, we prepare ourselves for the annual end of season argument concerning which two teams deserve to play in the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 85% of college football fans support changing to a playoff system of some… read more »
