Archive for the ‘Special Events’ Category
Capitals Hockey, 2010 Vancouver Games, and You
‘Hockey Helmet from 1980 Olympics’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
As you read this, Olympic hockey has begun for the 2010 games in Vancouver. So what does it have to do with DC?
For Caps fans, everything. Think of these next two weeks as less an NHL break and more of an intermission show that has the [...]
Two DC Short Film Festivals Collaborate On Humanitarian Film Screening
‘popcorn and movie’
courtesy of ‘ScypaxPictures’
The DC Shorts Film Festival and the Washington Jewish Film Festival have teamed up to present a collection of short films celebrating life and the stories that make it a “human experience”. You can catch this melding of two of the top names in DC film festivals Tuesday, Feb. 23 [...]
Behind Cupid’s Undie Run
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courtesy of ‘Erin Purcell’
Not even the snowpocalypse will stop Brendan Hanrahan from running around the Capitol half-naked this Saturday. The sole director of the first annual Cupid’s Undie Run is devoted to his cause and the message he’s helping to spread here in the DC area.
Hanrahan moved to town a few years back and has [...]
Spring Offerings From ISM
‘Boundaries’
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
Every Friday for the next six weeks, the International Spy Museum (ISM) will be debuting a new exhibit within the museum, including the addition of several new rare artifacts from the shadowy world of espionage. These new additions (some for a limited time only) join the already-extensive collection regarding the world’s “second-oldest profession” [...]
The Un-Valentines Day Round-Up
‘Anti-Valentines’
courtesy of ’septuagesima’
So when you’re not dating someone on Valentine’s Day you pretty much just want the day to disappear. So there’s no graceful way to start this post, I’m going to just dive right into all things that you should do on Valentine’s Day when you’re not really celebrating it. I don’t call it [...]
“Gin, Gents, & Gems”: Bringing Valentines Day’s Shopping To The Bar
‘Valentine’s display behind the bar’
courtesy of ‘brokentrinkets’
It’s never easy to buy a significant other a Valentine’s Day gift. A lot of time and effort go into finding the gift that screams, “This is JUUUUUUUSSSSTTTT right. Perfecto!” To make matters worse for women, a lot of men don’t like to shop. But what if the gifts [...]
Try Barley Wine at AGAINN
‘Barely Wine’
courtesy of ‘tswicegood’
When I profiled Elli Benchimol at AGAINN a few weeks ago, she mentioned a barley wine dinner was in the works. It’s now set for Monday, February 22 at 7pm. Reservations are required at $75 per person, which will get you four courses paired to this storied ale. The food alone sounds [...]
NatsFest 2010: If You Build It, They Will Come
Imagine a quiet Sunday morning. The city is silent from the few inches of snow that stuck to the ground yesterday. Most everyone’s either still asleep or in the comfort of their own homes trying to keep warm. It’s the last day of the first month of 2010. So, you choose to lounge around. Huge [...]
More »The Best of DC Shorts At The Navy Memorial
‘Roll Film!’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
The best of the DC Shorts Film Festival in 2009 are being presented in a special double feature format this weekend at the U.S. Navy Memorial’s Burke Theater (located at 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW above the Archives Metro). There will be 90 minutes of film screened at a time, with a [...]
National Geographic Live: February 2010
The spring season of National Geographic Live – a series of dynamic lectures, concerts, films and more – kicks off next week.
This year, the National Geographic Society has graciously offered some event tickets to our readers. If you’re interested in winning a pair of tickets to any of the events below, simply remark in comments [...]
Dance Like Mike For Charity
‘15th Anniversary media photos’
courtesy of ‘coconut wireless’
Got the urge to bust a move this weekend? Project Create is throwing the “Rock With You” Dance Party at Darlington House Saturday featuring a night full of legendary tunes by Michael Jackson.
Proceeds go toward at-risk children in the DC area.
So lace up those dancin’ shoes, grab yourselves a [...]
Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday at Ford’s Theatre
Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with special February programming. On February 5th, 12th, and 19th, Washington-area youth will present a selection of Lincoln’s greatest speeches as part of the Target Oratory Festival. On February 12th at 8:45 a.m., National Park Service Park Rangers will commemorate President Lincoln’s birthday [...]
More »Meat Week in DC
‘Meat Case’
courtesy of ‘easement’
Um, no. That is not a thinly veiled reference to… whatever you were thinking it was a thinly veiled reference to. (PSH, you thought I was going to fill in that blank? No way. I am an adult. And mature. And stuff. At least that’s what I tell my Mom.) Anyways, Meat [...]
Washington Auto Show Opens At Convention Center
‘Lines and Circles’
courtesy of ‘CowCopTim’
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center opened its doors to the annual Washington Auto Show today.
This year’s show features 700 new vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers including the newest sports cars, green cars and high-tech rides. NBC Washington’s got a nice slide show preview up of the spread, [...]
Nationals Kick-Off Winter Caravan Today
‘Nationals Park Ticket Window’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
The Washington Nationals kick-off their four-day Winter Caravan tour of the DC area today. Events include an afternoon meeting with fans at two public locations in Northern Virginia.
The first stop of the day is 11 a.m. visit to Unity Health Care’s Southwest Heath Center. The players will [...]
Adams Morgan: The Movie
‘Where have you gone, Philip Marlowe?’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
If there’s one thing Paul DeVeaux and I agree on, it’s that DC lacks what some other major cities don’t – a movie about “us.” There is no such recounting of District life from the perspective of an actual resident — or least none that come to mind [...]
Cupid’s Undie Run – Another Excuse for DC To Go Pantless
‘Vintage Kewpie Valentine Postcard’
courtesy of ‘chicks57′
Hey DC, want another excuse to take your pants off? Did the No Pants Party on the Metro leave you wanting more? Your prayers have been answered in form of a pantless run around the Capitol scheduled for Feb. 13.
Registration for Cupid’s Undie Run (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds [...]
Millennium Stage Celebrates Robert Burns
‘Washington, DC 2010 20′
courtesy of ‘giantminispacego
Want to get away from today’s semi-unseasonal weather? The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center is playing host to Tony Award nominee and stage-show veteran Euan Morton and the one-man show “Burns’ Night in America“.
The show commemorates the birthday (which is today!) of “Auld Land Syne” lyricist and 18th-century poet [...]
AU Hosts Holy Cross in Patriot League Championship Rematch
When you think of college basketball in DC, one of the furthest things on anyone’s mind is the American University Eagles. But — once a year — students don their red, white, and blue apparel inside Bender Arena for the “BIG” game of the season i.e. Phil Bender.
This year’s game is a rematch of last [...]
