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 of Sweden After Dark, which will mix interactive art exhibits, DJs and drink specials into late-night cultural affairs. Friday's kickoff promises to be packed -- almost 2,000 people have already RSVPed through Facebook -- and for good reason: You can check out the exhibits on "Innovation and Technology," listen to DJ Double o 7 spin funky house music and sip free cocktails from Swedish vodka company Svedka from 8 to 11. A $10 donation is requested at the door. If you want to RSVP, there's a link on the House of Sweden After Dark Web site. (If you're not a member of Facebook, you'll have to register with that site.)

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