Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - July 1, 2007

On Stage in July

During the sticky summer months, many local theaters go dark for a small break between seasons. This respite does not mean that July will be a slow month. Around town, the gospel takes center stage and marijuana receives a musical...

By Erin | July 6, 2007; 5:06 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Theater
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A Little Live Earth for D.C.

It won't be quite the spectacle as originally planned, but there will be a Live Earth event on the National Mall tomorrow. As reported earlier this morning by J. Freedom du Lac, a mini-Live Earth concert will take place tomorrow...

By David Malitz | July 6, 2007; 10:46 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Music
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News to Digest

Fourth of July celebrations are winding down, but we're lucky enough to have another reason to celebrate this week. Also, there is a new spot to find plenty of wine in Chinatown, while a nearby restaurant offers the chance to...

By Erin | July 5, 2007; 10:57 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Restaurants
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Comings and Goings

Welcome to July -- when the exhibit schedule slows. way. down. Unlike the last few action-packed months, this one's full of small-scale shows. A tribute to Frida Kahlo, an evolving installation and two non-juried shows of emerging artists follow after...

By Julia Beizer | July 3, 2007; 3:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Museums
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Today is the Greatest Day

If you wanted to see the reformed Smashing Pumpkins at the Virgin Festival but don't feel like stumping up the $97.50 to see the band on a huge stage in the middle of a racetrack, here's some amazing news: The...

By Fritz Hahn | July 3, 2007; 1:53 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (11)
Categories: Music
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Making the Most of Your Day Off

In a company town like Washington, most workers have Wednesday off, so the parties are flying fast and furious on Independence Day Eve. (If you're one of the people who has to work on July 4, you have our sympathy...

By Fritz Hahn | July 2, 2007; 5:47 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Metro Changes on the Fourth of July

If you're taking Metro down to the Mall Wednesday for the fireworks, the Capitol Fourth concert, the Independence Day Parade or the Folklife Festival, you need to know that Metro has, as usual, made a number of important changes on...

By Fritz Hahn | July 2, 2007; 12:29 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Misc.
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