Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - May 20, 2007

Pick a Picnic Purveyor

Whether you're heading out to the Shakespeare Free for All or just spending time in a park, Memorial Day weekend offers plenty of opportunities for a picnic. Take-out preferences largely depend on your taste and neighborhood, but here are some...

By Erin | May 25, 2007; 2:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Restaurants
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Pool Season is Underway

"TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE..." begins the question from Faith, of Swann Street, Washington, D.C. "Are there any hotel pools, preferably outdoor, that have a daily rate? Two girlfriends and I would love to spend Memorial day by the pool...

By Fritz Hahn | May 25, 2007; 2:25 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
Categories: Misc.
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News to Digest

With the holiday weekend ahead, thoughts turn to longer days and summer's favorite foods. The first bright beacon of warm weather, the strawberry, has stormed the farmers markets. Around town, you can find the berries in custard, shortcake, daiquiris and...

By Erin | May 24, 2007; 5:48 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Fort Reno Dates Trickling In

One of the final, um, rites of spring is waiting to find out which bands will be performing at the long-running Fort Reno Summer Concert Series, the annual event that brings free music to Fort Reno Park every Monday and...

By David Malitz | May 23, 2007; 2:40 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
Categories: Music
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Free on Wednesday?

Need to get over the midweek blahs but trying to stretch your cash until payday? Trust me, I know the feeling. Here are three suggestions for fun things to do today and tonight while not spending too much money....

By Fritz Hahn | May 22, 2007; 2:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Eat for Eastern Market

If you're looking for a dinner idea tonight, plan to eat out in support of Eastern Market. Today, participating local restaurants will donate 25-100% of sales to the Eastern Market ... Keep it Going fund. As of this morning, the...

By Erin | May 21, 2007; 11:58 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Restaurants
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