Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - February 17, 2008

Livin' on a Prayer

We know there are more than a few Guru readers who are also major Bon Jovi fans, and that's why we have this blaze-of-glory moment to offer you. Mr. New Jersey himself (and opener Daughtry) are coming to town for...

By Anne | February 22, 2008; 5:32 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Music
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Play Me A Song, Piano Man

During yesterday's Got Plans? discussion, a reader from Foggy Bottom wrote: "Gurus! My mother is visiting this upcoming weekend and is looking for a piano bar. I live in Foggy Bottom, so if there are any close by, that'd be...

By Fritz Hahn | February 22, 2008; 3:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week

Keren Ann brings her globe-trotting pop sound to the Black Cat on Feb. 27. (Courtesy of Blue Note Records) You'd be forgiven for feeling slightly uncomfortable at a Daniel Johnston (listen) show. Imagine standing there watching someone who you know...

By Fritz Hahn | February 21, 2008; 5:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Music
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Oscar Picks

For a few weeks, it seemed like the unthinkable might happen: No Oscars. Thankfully, in a plot development befitting an uplifting Best Picture contender, the writers' strike ended, the scribes (sort of) triumphed and the world now gets to see...

By Jen Chaney | February 21, 2008; 11:12 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Movies
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Multiple Changes, Beginning at Five

The popular nightclub Five is shifting direction under new management, the Common Share reopens this weekend after a Gaelic makeover and Capitol Hill lounge Tapatinis is going on hiatus....

By Fritz Hahn | February 20, 2008; 8:28 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (40)
Categories: Bars and Clubs
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Free and Easy

Every week, 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. Tuesday Flashback Retro Night at Cobalt DJ Jason Royce spins classic disco and dancefloor-friendly...

By Fritz Hahn | February 19, 2008; 12:32 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Misc.
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