The Wild Reeds, a band with hints of rock and folk and country, come all the way from Los Angeles to play for us at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Friday, April 28th. Why not join them?
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Since 1987, Filmfest DC has been introducing DC to feature-length and short films from all over the world in most of the genres imaginable. 31 years and over 1000 films.
This year, Filmfest DC will offer over 70 movies and events in various venues and theaters around DC. Find the full list and times here.
Here are three movies that look interesting to me:
Rock Creek Park is big enough where you can hike around it dozens of times and still find new spots and trails yet discovered by you.
One such spot is the resting place of the Capitol Stones, and it took me over 10 years living in DC before I heard about it.
Just add their sausage gravy to the traditional Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit and presto! you have a hot mess on your hands.
Continue reading “Eat This: The Hot Mess @ Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. (Union Market)”
Little Hurricane, a blues rock duo from San Diego, descends on Songbyrd Music House on Wednesday, April 12th. And you should be there.
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This week, the Brewers Association is descending on DC for their annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC).
Continue reading “Do This: Drink Beer During the Craft Brewers Conference Week (4/10-4/13/17)”
Your professional ultimate frisbee (aka disc) team, the DC Breeze, start their 2017 season this Sunday, April 9th @2pm.
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Part of the reason this blog exists, is to find and share about cool or strange things in the city we think we know. The feature – Deciphering DC – attempts to achieve that.
There is a grove of trees on the National Mall, off the beaten path, that is just secluded enough to give you the sense you may have stepped outside of DC. You haven’t.
I’ve always enjoyed a good paneer (cheese curds). I was most familiar with Palak Paneer, the one with spinach, but it wasn’t until I visited India for the first time in 2016 that my interest was reinvigorated!
Union Market’s drive-in movies are back! Starting this Friday, April 7th through early November, this once a month event lets you witness a movie outside in the elements in the early evening.
Walk-ups are free, while cars cost $10 per car. Food and libations are available from the many vendors in the market.
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So who says you can’t have football in the Spring?
Washington, DC has a new sports franchise in the Arena Football League, the Washington Valor.
Continue reading “Sports Pick: Washington Valor Franchise Home Opener (4/7/17)”
It’s that time again! Sweet, sweet baseball.
Come on, you know you’re excited. You know you have high hopes for your Nationals to play in the World Series for the first time in franchise history.
Continue reading “Sports Pick: Washington Nationals 2nd Game (4/5/17)”
A DC Journey 