Over the last 3-4 years I’ve done a number of brewery hikes (some might say crawls) in DC’s NE quadrant.
It’s fascinating to stroll through different neighborhoods in DC you would never visit otherwise, often admiring big homes with yards where people live lives you can only guess at.
After a bit of a hiatus, Rooney is back in fine form – making new music and touring. The Rock and Roll Hotel was ready!
Continue reading “Concert Review: Rooney @ Rock and Roll Hotel (7/8/17)”
In addition to recommendations for quality drinks, I will, on occasion, throw in helpful tips for identifying quality cocktail professionals – like the people at Burtons Grill and Bar.
Continue reading “Concert Pick: HAERTS (Opening for Michelle Branch) @ 9:30 Club (8/4/17)”
Imagine 40 high-powered motorcycles waiting for the crack of the start gate. The brassy roar of engine cleaves the air as riders speed toward the first turn, rail around dirt berms, soar over jumps, and poetically double through rhythm sections. Is it even physically possible to travel this fast over a dirt course? And what is the main source of fuel?? High-octane gas? Or adrenaline??
Here’s your chance to find out.
Continue reading “Sports Pick: 2017 GEICO Motorcycle Budds Creek National (8/19/17)”
Some cool things, but also a few that suck.
Your favorite local DC band, SHAED, comes to the Rock and Roll Hotel on July 12th!
Continue reading “Concert Pick: SHAED @ Rock and Roll Hotel (7/12/17)”
I’ll be honest. Bring me an orange bourbon drink and the response is likely to be skeptical. Tell me it’s based on carrot juice and I go to highly doubtful. Add in that it also has coffee and chances are you get something between scorn and disbelief.
Continue reading “Drink This: Bourbon and… Carrot? @ Blue Duck Tavern”
When the server set the burger down in front of me and said “This is the best burger this side of the city”, I thought…
Tacos and beer and tequila! Oh my!
Continue reading “Do This: Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival (7/15/17)”
Walking in DC always provides ample opportunities to discover new things. On the way to the new ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room, one such place presented itself – the Legacy Memorial Park.
By now you have undoubtedly heard about the new Game of Thrones pop-up bar brought to you by the brain power of Drink Company (Derek Brown and Angie Fetherston).
Continue reading “Drink This: Cocktails Inspired by Game of Thrones”
Come down to the National Mall this weekend and next, and experience the 50th Anniversary of the Folklife Festival!
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Wild Rivers, an indie folk band, perform at the Songbyrd Music House on Friday, July 14th.
Continue reading “Concert Pick: Wild Rivers @ Songbyrd Music House (7/14/17)”
Netflix’s reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is pretty great. If you’ve already binge watched all 14 episodes, is there any better way to keep the magic alive then to see the cast riffing on bad movies in person at The Lincoln Theatre on July 9th?
Continue reading “Do This: MST3K Live! Watch Out for Snakes! Tour @ Lincoln Theatre (7/9/17)”
What is the most obscure Presidential Memorial in DC?
Your DC Breeze are sitting at 8-4 and in 2nd place by a 1/2 game!
Continue reading “Sports Pick: DC Breeze Final Home Game (6/24/17)”
The Wolf Alice show on July 7th at the Rock and Roll Hotel didn’t take long to sell out!
Don’t fret (much), you can still mark your calendar for the release of their new album – out in September.
Continue reading “Concert Pick: Wolf Alice @ Rock and Roll Hotel (7/7/17)”
(Editor’s note: This festival will not take place on July 21-23 and has been postponed; further details as they are released.)
A new music and arts festival, a mere 4-hour drive from DC, is coming in July. The Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania will offer over 80 bands over three days.
Bonus! There is a cave to explore and lots of wildlife (the non-human kind).
Continue reading “Festival Pick: Karoondinha Music & Arts Festival @ Centre Hall, PA (7/21-7/23/17)”
