The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in D.C.'s arts and entertainment scene, including upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings.
Going Out Gurus: August 8, 2010 - August 14, 2010
Something for the Weekend: New beers to drink tonight
Four beers that should be perfect for drinking on a Friday night, including the rare Canadian Breakfast Stout at Pizzeria Paradiso and a firkin of Blue Mountain's Full Nelson Pale Ale at Galaxy Hut.
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Fritz Hahn
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August 13, 2010; 2:27 PM ET |
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Getting Up Guide: Free dance and Jellybean Benitez
Metro DC Dances and Culture Shock East Coast Dance Concert Modern dance takes the stage at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre, when Capitol Movement Inc., Contradiction Dance, New School of Dance & Arts, Next Reflex Dance Collective and other special guests...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 13, 2010; 6:10 AM ET |
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Housewives Nightlife, Episode 2: When everyone decides to stay in
D.C.'s "Real Housewives" lunch Euro-style and party at the Park. Yawn.
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Lavanya Ramanathan
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August 13, 2010; 1:24 AM ET |
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Getting Up Guide: A fashionable party and teacher appreciation
What are your plans tonight? The Getting Up Guide is here to help you answer that question. Here's what's happening on Thursday: Phillips After 5 The Phillips Collection's after-hours parties (running weekly in August) are generally fashionable affairs, but this...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 12, 2010; 6:31 AM ET |
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Hot tickets: Gorillaz, Jerry Seinfeld, Interpol
The animated alter egos of Gorillaz, who come to the Patriot Center in Oct. (Photo courtesy of EMI Music) Gorillaz, the virtual group founded by Damon Albarn, has always mixed and matched all sorts of different genres, picking elements...
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Alex Baldinger
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August 11, 2010; 6:44 PM ET |
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Shake Shack coming to Dupont Circle in 2011
The uber-hyped New York patty pushers are bringing their roadside (read: griddle-cooked) style burgers, crinkle fries, frozen custards and titular shakes to the former Fuddruckers location at 1216 18th ST. NW, a crowded area that already houses Public Bar, Fly Lounge and Nando's.
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Justin Rude
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August 11, 2010; 2:07 PM ET |
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Affordable plays coming to a theater near you
August and September aren't generally known for being eventful months in the theater universe, but the weeks ahead promise an explosion of affordable options for seeing some especially exciting plays. The diverse offerings include everything from free picnic-friendly productions of...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 11, 2010; 9:55 AM ET |
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Getting Up Guide: Garage punk and non-terrifying clowns
What are your plans tonight? The Getting Up Guide is here to help you answer that question. Here's what's happening on Wednesday: Ty Segall One of the premier garage-rock revivalists around comes to DC9 on the heels of his third...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 11, 2010; 7:00 AM ET |
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Nightlife Agenda
There's something for every taste this week: A mix of rising indie-rock groups (Title Tracks, Casper Bangs) and scene veterans (Tommy Lepson, Eric Brace and Last Train Home) play tribute to the artists of the British Invasion at Strathmore over two nights. '80s hitmaker Jellybean Benitez -- producer of Madonna's early hits, remixer of Whitney Houston, Huey Lewis and the "Flashdance" theme -- takes the decks at U Street Music Hall. Trombone Shorty brings the sounds of Treme to D.C. Plus the Crystal Method pays Fur a visit, Public Enemy's DJ hosts a free after-party, a new club opens its doors and local clubs are swamped by garage rock.
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Fritz Hahn
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August 10, 2010; 4:25 PM ET |
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What to drink tonight: Fat Tire Ale, pre-game beers and Room 11 party
The Black Squirrel brings Fat Tire Ale back to D.C., Room 11 pours punch and cava to celebrate its first anniversary and Duffy's offers discount beers because Stephen Strasburg's back on the mound.
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Fritz Hahn
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August 10, 2010; 1:21 PM ET |
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New ticket policy for Shakespeare Free for All
After last year's big change of moving the annual Shakespeare Free for All from the al fresco Carter Barron Amphitheater to the indoors Harman Hall, Shakespeare Theatre Company is mixing it up again with a new ticketing policy. Rather than...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 10, 2010; 12:38 PM ET |
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Getting Up Guide: Crabs, 'Chess' and an open mike
What are your plans tonight? The Getting Up Guide is here to help you answer that question. Here's what's happening on Tuesday: Speakeasy DC Open Mike After yet another wildly popular Fringe Festival show, Speakeasy is back to its monthly...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 10, 2010; 7:00 AM ET |
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TaKorean - A local entrepenuer brings global flavors to go
The streets of D.C. are getting more crowded with food trucks, and yet new and exciting options keep emerging. Take for example, the TaKorean truck, which plans to begin offering Korean barbecue tacos August 30.
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Justin Rude
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August 9, 2010; 4:27 PM ET |
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Howard County Fair
Fair season is in full swing, and the Howard County Fair, which runs though Saturday, is a great bargain, with $5 admission. Although tickets for rides cost a little extra, that $5 gives you the opportunity to see the chainsaw...
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Stephanie Merry
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August 9, 2010; 8:37 AM ET |
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Free and easy events
This week's free events include a new exhibit at the Anacostia Community Museum, the finale of the Fort Reno concert series and an outdoor screening of the original "Batman." Monday A 'Mary Poppins' cabaret You don't have to shell out...
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David Malitz
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August 8, 2010; 11:00 PM ET |
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