Going Out Gurus - D.C. Entertainment Dispatches - July 11, 2010

Start your weekend with cheap Belgian beers and free cocktails

The weekend is finally here, and if you're looking to finish the work week with a bang, try half-price Belgian beers this afternoon and free drinks at the Shadow Room tonight.

By Fritz Hahn | July 16, 2010; 1:28 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Events
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Fringe Festival: Vote for your favorite

Some of the shows we've seen (clockwise from top left): "Chart Toppers of 1349!" "This Is Your Brain on Rock and Roll," "The Hunchback Variations," and "The Von Pufferhutte Family Singers." (Courtesy Capital Fringe Festival) For the past week,...

By Stephanie Merry | July 15, 2010; 6:26 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (10)
Categories: Theater
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Listen: Chopteeth, Sin Miedo and Funk Ark

Michael Shereikis is the creative force behind local Afrofunk group Chopteeth. (Photo by C.L. Kunst / Clicks Photography) You have one last chance to enjoy some fabulous, free music under the stars at one of D.C.'s most beautiful venues,...

By David Malitz | July 15, 2010; 5:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Music
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Hot tickets: Louis C.K., Trey Songz, 'Sunday in the Country'

Louis C.K.'s long tour comes to the Warner Theatre on Oct. 22 (Photo by Randy Tepper) Louis C.K. launched his FX show, "Louie," in June, but he's still finding time to take his brand of lewd (read: hilarious) self-deprecating...

By Alex Baldinger | July 15, 2010; 9:55 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Events , Music | Tags: concert tickets dc, lewis black dc, louis ck dc, sunday in the country dc, trey songz dc
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Asia After Dark

The theme of the Freer's next after-hours party is Bhangra Night, so it's fitting that the museum is bringing in none other than Basement Bhangra host DJ Rekha to take care of the music. Along with danceable ditties, visitors can...

By Stephanie Merry | July 13, 2010; 11:36 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Events , Museums
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Nightlife Agenda

Taste Georgia beers, celebrate Bastille Day, get down to hip-hop from Chile (Ana Tijoux) and D.C. (Educated Consumers), celebrate 11 years of Britpop at the Black Cat, enjoy free global grooves under the stars at Carter Barron, explore the art on vintage reggae record covers, or dance the night away to live funk and go-go with the Fatback crew.

By Fritz Hahn | July 13, 2010; 4:32 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Bars and Clubs , Events , Music
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Estadio takes to the pitch in Logan Circle

Bread-thickened gazpacho laced with jamon. House-baked grilled bread with white anchovies and red peppers. Halibut accented with garlic and spinach. Those are among the dishes restaurateur Mark Kuller suggests diners try at his Spanish-themed Estadio, which officially opens July 13...

By Tom Sietsema | July 12, 2010; 4:56 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Signature Theatre Open House

Signature Theatre's lineup for its open house Saturday is sure to delight fans of the stage and the small screen. Among the special guests paying a visit to Shirlington is Clinton Kelly, better known as the quick-witted co-host of TLC's...

By Stephanie Merry | July 11, 2010; 11:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Events , Free and Cheap , Theater
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Free and easy events

This week's free events include the return of Screen on the Green, the Capitals Fan Fest and Baltimore's Artscape. Monday 'Goldfinger' at Screen on the Green Bring a blanket and picnic to the Mall for the start of one of...

By Stephanie Merry | July 11, 2010; 10:55 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Events , Free and Cheap
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