DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Tired of dinner and a movie? Ready to break out of the same old routine? Take a look at our list of activities for some fresh ideas! It’s a new year and time for a new dating repertoire! Below we’ve got a diverse list of activities for you and your special someone. Following several of… read more »
Monument: Creating Creative Boards It’s no secret: snowy weather seldom comes to the Metropolitan Washington area until winter is halfway over. As soon as the first flake hits the ground, two things happen: beltway drivers get anxious, and snow lovers of all ages get ready, excited to have some fun in the fresh powder. The… read more »
When Dennis O’Leary was asked by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to attend a meeting for an event called Brewer’s Ball five years ago, he knew nothing about it except that he wanted to hear more. An avid craft beer fan with a son who was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), Dennis knew afterwards that there… read more »
“We’ve just accumulated more and more knowledge, more and more skills, more and more creativity, more and more access to ingredients, more and more knowledge of different brewing processes and their outcomes,” says Jim Koch, co-founder and Chairman of the Boston Beer Company, which produces the Samuel Adams line of beers. Koch caught up with… read more »
Last year was a busy year for the guys from Rise Against. Not only did they release their sixth studio album, Endgame, they toured relentlessly. Vocalist and guitarist Tim McIlrath took some time out of his schedule to talk to On Tap about traveling to new places in 2011 and being involved in some big… read more »
Last year’s Mardi Gras was one of the biggest parties in decades for the Big Easy. According to the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau more than one million revelers celebrated in New Orleans. In 2012, Fat Tuesday falls on February 21 and the Crescent City promises to keep the good times rolling. For those… read more »
Each year the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area goes all-in with its bid to raise funds for a good cause at their casino night event. March 3rd marks the organization’s 23rd annual affair with an event themed “Casino Night in Old Hollywood,” an elegant evening of high-stakes games to raise money and… read more »
Kathleen Madigan – recently listed as one of the “9 Funniest Women on the Planet” with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, will be performing at Alexandria’s Birchmere theatre in March. Read on to find out why On Tap is mad about Madigan! On Tap: I’m going to sound like a total fanboy, but you’ve always… read more »
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 »
Ellen Cherry’s bio describes her as a “singer, songwriter, musician, designer, artist, producer, recording engineer, and human.” Based out of Baltimore for the past 15 years, she’s won awards, toured the country multiple times, and woven genres together to create some of the region’s most interesting tunes. She recently spoke with On Tap about her… read more »
