Relive the Me Decade at the National Portrait Gallery’s monthly trivia night. Test your knowledge of 70s history, pop culture, politics and the arts. Caution: disco music will be played. The team or player with the highest score receives a prize. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase in the Courtyard Cafe. 6:30pm til 7:30pm, Thursday, November…
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Asia After Dark Kicks It Up at Freer Gallery of Art
The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art will transform into a cultural hot spot for the final “Asia After Dark” after-hours event of the summer Saturday, Aug. 17, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a night of exploration and discovery into Chinese martial arts and 3-D printing technology. Ticket prices are $25 in advance and $30 at…
Weekend East City Event Round Up: Dog Days Edition
Friday July 19 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (6:30pm to 8:30pm) Sip ‘n Paint at CHAW is a great way to meet your neighbors and get back into your art. The session is taught by local professional artists Ellen Cornett and Sheppard Bear. For more information and to pre-register, click here. CHAW is located at 545…
The State of Fasion in The District
Washington D.C. is an international crossroads of culture, power, influence and history-making. However—at least historically—D.C. has never had much of a (positive) reputation for fashion. Between sparse shining examples like Jackie O. and Michelle Obama, Washingtonians have been easily lost in a wasteland of complexion-blanding tones and boxy suits. However, recent strides suggest increasing fashion…
Happy Hour Chronicles: Vinoteca
Vinoteca, once you find it, lives up to the hype. “Everyone goes to Vinoteca.” “My friend had a great engagement party there.” “It’s the best place in the world!” (Choose the true statement) Tucked into a demure rowhouse off U Street, Vinoteca surrounds you with a clean and modern Italian feel once inside. What is…
A Washingtonian in New Orleans
Can one country be so different that you feel like you’re in a foreign land after a 2 hour flight? That was my first thought upon arriving in New Orleans in late December. It reminded me of San Juan, something other friends have pointed out before. Must be the palm trees and the weather and…
Monthly Wine Tasting at Le Grenier
New local favorite Le Grenier, at 5th and H Streets NE, knows how to keep the local crowd happy. Every month the French restaurant will feature new wines by the glass, introduced at a free [read: FREE] tasting the first Tuesday of every month. I sat down at the beautiful and dimly lit bar to…
Hip Hip Hikari!
New Japanese restaurant Hikari Sushi opened this week at 644 H St NE, adding another exciting cuisine option to the burgeoning corridor. According to Thrillist, it’s named after the fastest bullet train in Japan. The polished decor includes samurai swords and red lanterns, and there’s an impressive skylight lining the entire staircase. The first floor…
DC Style Is Real 