Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - January 27, 2008

New Nightlife Agenda Podcast

Virtuoso jazz pianist Robert Glasper is coming to the University of Maryland to perform a free show. (Jessica Chornesky) It's February, so David, Rhome and I are back with the latest Nightlife Agenda Podcast. This one covers the period between...

By Fritz Hahn | February 1, 2008; 5:40 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: Music
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On Stage in February

February may be the shortest month, but it sure isn't short on drama. The magic of Shakespeare comes to the stage in a whole new way, while an Academy Award-winning screenwriter turns his talent from screen to the stage. Also...

By Erin | February 1, 2008; 2:13 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Theater
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February Mixtape

There should be a little something for everyone on this month's mixtape from jazz (Robert Glasper) to country (the Wrights) to soul (Anthony David) to hip-hop (Sole & the Skyrider Band) to rock (Jason Isbell) to local indie rock (the...

By David Malitz | January 31, 2008; 5:19 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Music
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Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week

The House of Sweden occupies a place of pride on the Georgetown waterfront, and while it's used as a exhibition space for rotating exhibits by Swedish artists, the Swedish embassy is launching a series of cultural events called the House...

By Fritz Hahn | January 31, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Comings and Goings

Japanese themes pop up again this month with the Kennedy Center's Japan! Culture + Hyperculture festival. Concerts, performances and screenings make for a complete cultural program, but several small exhibits lend a feast for the eyes. I'm most looking forward...

By Julia Beizer | January 30, 2008; 7:42 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (16)
Categories: Museums
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News to Digest: The Valentine's Day Special

If you're a lover who dreams of cuddling up to your honey on Valentine's Day, feeding one another spoons of gooey chocolate cake or foie gras, here are a few restaurants whose special menus you might want to check out....

By Erin | January 30, 2008; 12:57 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Restaurants
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The African Cup of Nations Runneth Over

I really envy people who work in Silver Spring. It must be so nice to look up at the clock, realize it's lunchtime and slip out to Roger Miller Restaurant over on Bonifant Street and watch some of the best...

By Fritz Hahn | January 29, 2008; 1:59 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Free and Easy

Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com. Monday Redemption Ritual at the National Theatre Honoring poets ranging from James Weldon Johnson...

By Fritz Hahn | January 28, 2008; 1:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Misc.
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