DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
The No Shoes Nation is rolling into the DC area and planting its “Pirate Flag” for the May 25th show at FedEx Field. Kenny Chesney, one of the world’s most loved and successful touring and recording artists will be bringing his island country caravan to town for one night only, with openers Eric Church, the… read more »
We hear “the Preakness,” and think “horses.” Mike Isabella hears “the Preakness,” and thinks “crabs.” The former Top Chef star is billed as the celebrity chef for the famous horse race this May. With the event’s emphasis on farm-to-table food, it makes sense that the DC-based toque has Maryland’s fresh seafood on his mind. “I’ll… read more »
Which is more American: microbrews, or small businesses? The correct answer is that they’re probably tied (along with mom and her apple pie), and the Boston Beer Company, which brews Sam Adams, proves it with its “Brewing the American Dream” (BTAD) microloan fund for small business owners. The fund is run in partnership with Accion,… read more »
Grocery shopping doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Bars, dining areas, wine tasting kiosks and even a beer garden are popping up at local grocery stores, creating a unique outing for customers instead of just a regular shopping trip. D.C. area grocers are revamping their image by bringing the bar/dining experience directly to their… read more »
By Rebecca Thorsen Many of us feel a deep affection for the Jazz Age. Every aspect of the resplendent era is gleaming, glistening, glittering and dripping in champagne. It represents an exciting time of transition where old perceptions and social norms were crushed by the booming of loud jazz and trampled on by the quick… read more »
Brianne Bates of Whitlow’s on Wilson Brianne Bates is a cool girl from California with a little bit of DC sass. She’s been working at Whitlows since her teens, and as such, considers her co-workers members of her extended family. At Whitlow’s, it’s easy to tell the employees have been working together for years. Their… read more »
NEW Bethesda Jazz & Supper Club Walking into this ultra-retro, yet modern supper club feels like stepping into the booming 20s-30s era when America was flourishing with lively music, timeless cocktails and roaring entertainment. This plush 500-seat amphitheater creates a vision reminiscent of the Copacabana feel. The vibe is electric and the aura is romantic… read more »
Greetings my Grog Guzzling Groganites! This month I got goosed! Twice actually. No, literally. The first time it was St. Patrick’s Day and I was enjoying a tasty Guinness when a three foot tall 87 year old silver fox decked in green face paint and horn rim glasses reached over and took the back of… read more »
The Shakespeare Theatre Company offers audiences a relevant portrayal of the challenges of wartime and the price of power through the lens of two very different yet complimentary military plays: Shakespeare’s Coriolanus and Friedrich Schiller’s Wallenstein. The Shakespearean tragedy and German drama will be performed in repertory at STC’s Sidney Harman Hall, the first in… read more »
“A good party [requires] great people with the same energy, vibe and purpose – to dance like nobody’s watching.” For DC, DJ vAnniety Kills has found creating that vibe has been not just the goal of the past three years, but for most of her entire life. Born Annie Nguyen, her undergraduate years at Virginia… read more »
