Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - August 3, 2008

Hitting the Beach Without Leaving Town

Get a close-up of a jellyfish without fear of getting stung. ("Jellyfish, Raja Ampat" by Yeang Ch'ng) Is it just me or is everyone heading to the beach this weekend? Luckily for the people who can't fathom pouring all their...

By Stephanie Merry | August 8, 2008; 2:25 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Museums
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Fort Reno TBD: Shudder To Think?

So last night Fritz and I were still in the office working at 7:45. Instead of actually being at Fort Reno, we were instead talking about it, trying to figure out who the TBD for next Thursday's series finale was...

By David Malitz | August 8, 2008; 11:20 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Music
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Nightlife Agenda

We'd suggest not wearing an "EZ Duz It" shirt to Avenue on Saturday, unless you're looking for trouble with O'Shea Jackson. (Columbia Pictures) Ice Cube comes to town, comedy and trivia meet at the Improv, live music returns to Comet...

By Fritz Hahn | August 5, 2008; 4:54 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Events , Music
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Gold Medal Dining Deals

The Source offers roasted duck and scallion wraps as part of a special Olympic promotion. (Amber Pfau) Stop me if you've heard this one: the Olympics kick off in Beijing on Friday! Most of us won't be making the 7,000-mile...

By Julia Beizer | August 5, 2008; 11:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Restaurants
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Hitting the Road to the Virgin Festival

Once you figure out how to get to Virgin Festival, make sure you don't miss the Stooges. The Virgin Mobile Festival is this weekend, and after figuring out the machinations of the schedule -- "Chromeo, Shudder to Think and the...

By Fritz Hahn | August 5, 2008; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Music
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Women in the Kitchen

On Thursday, a few local restaurants make supporting rising culinary stars as easy as rooting for your favorite cook on Top Chef. Cafe Atlantico, Willow and both Pizza Paradisio and Hank's Oyster Bar locations are among the handful of restaurants...

By Julia Beizer | August 5, 2008; 10:28 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Events , Restaurants
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Free and Easy Events

The Lovell Sisters bring their exciting bluegass sound from Georgia to Strathmore for a free concert. (Courtesy of Folklore Productions) Every week, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea...

By Fritz Hahn | August 4, 2008; 1:25 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Events , Misc.
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Georgie James Calls It a Day

Laura Burhenn and John Davis throw in the towel on Georgie James. It was only a couple years ago that Georgie James was the toast of the local music community. With impressive songs to match their pedigree, the duo of...

By David Malitz | August 4, 2008; 11:11 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Music
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