The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in D.C.'s arts and entertainment scene, including upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings.
Going Out Gurus: September 30, 2007 - October 6, 2007
Nightlife Miscellany
Rather than a long post about one topic, I thought I'd offer a short compilation of news, deals and events on the D.C. bar scene, including trivia, happy hour and where to watch the baseball playoffs. Columbia Heights could have...
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Fritz Hahn
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October 5, 2007; 2:56 PM ET |
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News to Digest
Whether you're flat broke or high rolling, there are a few fun food opportunities to suit every budget this month. New around town, Clarendon diners are going for the number three....
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Erin
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October 5, 2007; 11:34 AM ET |
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Clap Your Hands For a Third Show
All's well that ends well. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll Hotel refunded 100 tickets to a pair of November shows by wait-am-I-still-allowed-to-like-them-or-are-they-not-cool-anymore? Brooklyn indie-rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. It wasn't because the shows were canceled, but because...
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David Malitz
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October 4, 2007; 5:48 PM ET |
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Ein Prosit for Oktoberfest
Washington seems to finally be ready for Oktoberfest, with this weekend's Capitol City Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest street festival bringing beers from 35 brewers to the streets of Shirlington and Blob's Park cranking up the polka music. Just about every local brewpub...
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Fritz Hahn
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October 4, 2007; 5:41 PM ET |
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On Stage in October
October is upon us and there is music in the air. From a pre-"Rent" Jonathan Larson musical to a world premiere, music-filled look at the women of a housing project, this is a tuneful month on local stages. If fall...
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Erin
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October 4, 2007; 11:32 AM ET |
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Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
It's a good thing that the 9:30 Club doesn't have a marquee, because there's no way the following would fit: Gypsy Eyes Records, ESL Music, the Federal Reserve, Proper Topper and the DC Public Library Foundation Present A Fund Raiser...
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Fritz Hahn
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October 4, 2007; 9:30 AM ET |
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Comings and Goings
Celebrity photographs, video portraits and brushy British landscapes are among the highlights on the area art scene this month....
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Julia Beizer
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October 3, 2007; 2:15 PM ET |
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October Mixtape
It's a good month for fans of indie pop, as bands such as the Brunettes, Caribou and the Lodger come to town. Also check out minor jazz icon Kidd Jordan, Israeli punks Monotonix and 15 more, after the jump....
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David Malitz
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October 2, 2007; 5:36 PM ET |
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Free and Easy
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to spend time in Washington without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday 'Peter and the Wolf' at the Kennedy Center Classika Theater brings the children's...
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Fritz Hahn
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October 1, 2007; 12:53 PM ET |
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Eat More on Sunday
Sundays are about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Starting this weekend, two hot downtown restaurants will expand their offerings. Whether it's a breakfast version of a favorite pizza at brunch or a lobster burger at dinner, Sunday just...
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Erin
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October 1, 2007; 11:22 AM ET |
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