So, you are a native to the DC area and your family is coming here or is already living here, or you have decided to stay local and keep it low-key. Or, maybe you don’t see the point of the whole Thanksgiving madness. No matter, there are still ways that you can amuse yourself during [...]
You Might As Well Go Out, DC. Events Sept. 12-19
1. Rock and Roll Hotel Goes Hip Hop: 2. H Street Festival. H Street is getting closer to being a vibrant, exciting neighborhood, as it was during the early part of the 20th century. Come check out the new spots that have opened up in recent months, and of course check out the spectacular Atlas [...]
DC Events: In town? Don’t frown…More for you to do, in between BBQ food gorging, etc.
1. Maryland Rennaissance festival I know what you’re thinking…But yeah I had a ball last time I went. And a gigantic, flinstones like turkey leg. And I really did wish I had a costume. If you are a beer drinker you’ll be in heaven at this festival. I am not, but they had wines and [...]
In town, but not in the house….A few Labor Day weekend events (more to come)
Yeah, you aren’t going anywhere for Labor Day. I know, it’s kind of pathetic, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have fun just like everyone else. don’t forget, some people actually come HERE for Labor Day. Well, DC-bound or staying home people, this is for you: 1. MoneyTown at Little Miss Whisky’s Golden Dollar(funk, soul, [...]
No Money, No problems: Free Things to Do in DC this week
Recognize the inconic marquee above me? If you do, and MOST DEFINITELY if you don’t, take yourself over to the LAST WEEK of the Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment at the NMAAHC gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Many of us don’t realize how [...]
call for submissions: Furious Dancing (via Widening the I)
i am enthused about this, the author of the Color Purple and other books will be right in DC for her fans! Love this idea and can't wait to see the exhibit! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS “Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: The Art Exhibit” Curated by Sonja Johansson and Simone Jacobson Open to: DC, MD and [...]
Sound in Town: DC Weekend Concert/Musical Event Picks
There’s so much stuff I’d like to see, and its seems like as time passes, DC’s concert selection is getting better and better. Too bad I can’t be in two places at once or three…but here’s what I’d see if I could this weekend: 1. Sol Power Block Party (from fusicology.com) SATURDAY AUGUST 14TH – [...]
Sol Power Block Party
Sol Power Block Party Why oh why do so many things pick the same time to happen? Sigh, i really want to see this event, take pics of people with their whistles and bells…Come out to this family friendly event.
Arts On N Street
Arts On N Street. I thought I’d share this…i am definately making it out there since its the last weekend of this….fantastic way to get the arts to the people in DC!!
Actin’ up in August? DC area weekend event picks…
1. http://fuse.ms/bkoF5h Babylon Central is the debut cinematic release from ESL Music, written and directed by Eric Hilton from Thievery Corporation. 2. Leela James w/ Angela Johnson…info: http://fuse.ms/9nUreW 3.DC BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL CONTINUES: http://fuse.ms/bqY949 4. N Street festival : The Festival will feature art by local artists, music, fashion and businesses. The goal of the [...]
