Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - August 23, 2009

Free and Easy Events

A Very Hungry Caterpillar has been spotted in Woodley Park. See him before he turns into a butterfly. ((c) 1969 and 1987 by Eric Carle) Every week, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without...

Landrum Denies Rumors of Another Ray's Hell-Burger

Hey, Michael Landrum! Is it true you're opening another Ray's Hell-Burger and it's going to be in Adams Morgan? "The Washington Business Journal is a bunch of doo-doo heads," the provocative restaurateur told me this afternoon, following publication of a...

New: Pizza and Brews in Dupont Circle

Here's the news Dupont Circle pizza and beer fans have been waiting for: Pizzeria Paradiso opens tomorrow at 2003 P St. NW -- just down the street from its original restaurant.

Spike's Summer Tunes

Spike Mendelsohn at the Capital Skyline Hotel. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst) This is unofficially the next-to-last weekend of summer but the weather doesn't seem like it will cooperate with those looking to enjoy some outdoor fun. That doesn't bode...

Got Plans? Redux: Unfinished Business

During our Aug. 27 chat, we discussed destinations for 30-something singles, the area's best karaoke bars, restaurant dress codes and happy hour cocktails downtown.

Virgin FreeFest Kicks Off with Free Late-Night DJs

Whether you got tickets for Sunday's Virgin Mobile FreeFest or not, you'll want to know about the Virgin FreeFest Kickoff Party on Saturday night at the 9:30 club: The free late-night party features DJ sets by Pat Mahoney of LCD...

Thursday = Chatday

Thursday is my favorite day of the week. Why? Well, it used to be because that was the day "The Cosby Show" was on, but now it's the anticipation of all the fun to be had during the coming weekend....

Restaurant Week Reports: I'll Tell You Mine...

Julia dishes about her Restaurant Week experiences and readers offer their stories.

Shucking Clams Like a Girl: Your Take on 'Top Chef'

Was Mike Isabella out of line in his "Top Chef" comment about women and shucking clams?

Nightlife Agenda

These United States celebrate the release of "Everything Touches Everything" -- their third album in less than two years -- at the Black Cat Saturday. (Photo by Sarah Law) Local hip-hop takes over the Brightest Young Things pool party,...

Sou'Wester Set to Sail

Guests at the Mandarin Oriental will be among the first to get a taste of the replacement for the Asian-themed Café MoZU, which is quietly opening Sept. 8 for those staying in the hotel and officially serving the rest of...

Say Hello to a Free Cupcake

Hello Cupcake gives out free cupcakes for its first anniversary.

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