Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - June 17, 2007

Explorations in Bethesda

I've taken some stick in the past for dismissing Bethesda's nightlife, which boils down to a couple of Irish pubs, a decent brewery, random sports bars and a pair of lounges with live R&B groups and hip-hop DJs. Reliable, but...

By Fritz Hahn | June 22, 2007; 3:32 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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News to Digest

Summer food lovin' is here. Barbecue is the center of a philanthropic battle and a brunch spot heats up this Sunday with a scorching one-day drink special. All of the farmers markets are open with berries, cherries and plenty of...

By Erin | June 21, 2007; 12:04 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: Restaurants
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Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week

One of the highlights of the Black Cat's calendar is Run For Cover, the annual event at which members of local bands form temporary supergroups to play brief sets of cover songs, all in the name of charity. (Proceeds from...

By Fritz Hahn | June 21, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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The Big Ones

Two big museum exhibits have opened in recent weeks, and a third (easily the biggest) opens this Sunday. The large museums lapse into a bit of a lull for the next few months, so here's a round-up of recently-opened exhibits...

By Julia Beizer | June 21, 2007; 10:35 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Museums
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On the Fringe Again

Nude puppet shows, all-female Shakespeare, aerial tributes, satirical comedies, stirring dramas, sleight-of-hand and mini-cabarets. Yes, the 2nd Annual Capital Fringe Festival is revving up to run from July 19 to 29. This year, more than 120 groups will perform 500...

By Erin | June 18, 2007; 1:09 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Theater
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Silver Diners

Last night, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hosted the 25th annual RAMMY awards in a silver-studded event that paid tribute to some of the area's best dining experiences. The awards yielded few surprises, though the awards selected by the...

By Erin | June 18, 2007; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
Categories: Restaurants
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