Washington D.C. — Art All Night is D.C.’s free overnight arts festival which took place all over the city on Sept. 23-24 with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, such as painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and …
MLK Library turns 50
Celebrate Singing, Talking and Reading with DC Public Library as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library! Singing, talking, reading, writing and playing are great healthy habits that will help your child grow into a confident learner. At STAR Fest, your family will learn about them all as you enjoy: Music by Latin-Grammy Award-winning …
Flo Anito performs at Rock’n Raftup Concert @ National Harbor
From Flo Anito: “I’m super excited to be doing a new showcase down at the National Harbor this year. All of these shows are themed and for this show I’ll be performing 2 hours of love songs! I’ll be on keys, guitar, and vocals and the fabulous Seth Kibel will be joining me on sax, flute, and clarinet! These shows …
Atlanta Superbowl Experience Scores Big
I have experienced a few Superbowl experiences: Houston, New York, Miami to name a few. But so far, Atlanta’s rolling of the red carpet to hundreds of thousands of fans appears to be the best The World of Coca-Cola kicked off Super Bowl weekend with a “Champions Chat” featuring “Mean” Joe Greene and Carl Banks who will share stories, comment …
Ray Lewis Foundation @Superbowl LIII
There are 10 major attractions within walking distance of Mercedez-Benz Stadium and dozens of fabulous Superbowl parties. The NFL Experience, NFL Live, Media Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are connected like a giant outdoor mall. Last night, the Ray Lewis Foundation put out an amazing party for his charity foundation, a Ray of Hope. Ray Lewis’ Gold Jacket Party for a …
High Heels Run Before Halloween
View PostSing along with Jon Adelson at Mr Smith’s
here’s nothing that compares to singing along with the iconic Piano at Mr Smith’s on a weekend night in touristy and inviting Georgetown. While families with children in strollers and bikes and couples walk hand-in-hand across the street at the waterfront, party goers and birthday revelers filled the long-standing and iconic Georgetown bar, Mr Smith’s
Ben’s Upstairs – Southern with a Splash of Caribbean Debuts on H
his weekend, H Street will transform into a boulevard of food, fun & festivities. And Ten01 will transform into Ben’s Upstairs, a new concept from the family that created Ben’s Chili Bowl and Ben’s Next Door The new restaurant will serve Southern-influenced cuisine food with a hint of Caribbean flavors Just like the name implies, the restaurant will feature a bar upstairs …
American Field Comes to Georgetown
ASHINGTON DC – Shop Georgetown Park on October 17 and 18 and meet the people behind America’s most popular #madeinamerica brands. Uniting the top American innovators, American Field puts a spotlight on authentic, high quality products and connects these labels directly with the consumer. Founded by entrepreneur Mark Bollman and partnering with leading real estate management and investment firm Jamestown, the event will take …
Taste of DC this Weekend
Taste of DC is a multi-day culinary and cultural event in the heart of the nation’s capital. This expansive festival packs four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue with area restaurants, great drinks, lively entertainment, engaging corporate partners, and fellow Washingtonians and visitors. Follow on Twitter
Smithsonian Food History Festival
A free food festival for all ages that explores the past, present, and future of food innovations in America. As part of the Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the National Museum of American History is hosting a day-long festival for families, students, food-enthusiasts, history buffs and more to jump into food history! Through live cooking demonstrations, hands-on learning, film screenings, curator-led …
Shaw Shadows All Night
Dancing in Shaw DC haw Shadows was an incredible, interactive lighting project designed by Jim Webb. The spotlights are on you and your friends. As traffic zipped by, folks converged on 1713 7th Street to show off their best moves which was cleverly projected on a five-story building. People came together to enjoy dancing in Shaw DC. We Luv DC #ArtallnightDC …
Wizards Move Practice to St Elizabeths East
t Elizabeths East a National Historic has been chosen as the future home of the Washington Wizards. The Wizards will practice at a modern training facility to be built there. In addition this will be the home arena for the Washington Mystics and will have up to 5,000 seats. The St Elizabeths’ landmark and is specially zoned as the StE …
Science Club – Quirky Chemistry in DC
Photos by Skvora Limited Science Club is a quirky bar in a four-story brownstone with decorative nods to chemistry, plus a patio & dancing to DJs. It’s an ideal place for cocktails and the quintessential spot for vegan and vegetarian food. The Science Club is a prime location for smart, progressive people who are both laid back and love …
Mobomo Sponsors Drupal GovCon Reception
By all accounts, DrupalGovCon was a huge success, once again. The turnout of #Drupal hungry developers, architects and evangelists were great and we were all eagerly awaiting to hear the latest developments of Drupal 8. And after a productive first day of training and an amazing Keynote by Web Chick, Angie Byron, we were ready to share what we learned …
Shori Sushi Grand Opening
On Sunday, Jul 19th, Shori Sushi will be celebrating their Grand Opening. There will be two seatings and each seating will be 100 guest. The first seating will be from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and the second seating will be from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Both seating will be serving variety of appetizers, sushis, sashimi and desserts. The …
Germany v USA: Biergarten Haus
Everyone knows where to go when the Germans play in the World Cup. From all the Men’s World Cup games last year to the ones this year, the Biergarten Haus has been a reliable watering hole for German fans young and old to cheer and celebrate. This year, the US is playing tough football and both Germany and the US …
Pre-Social Media Happy Hour @Parlay
Photos by Skovra Ltd Parlay was the chosen location for the 3rd Annual Pre-Social Media Happy Hour. What an ideal location in the heart of Dupont Circle-Golden Triangle, a casual sports lounge with a fancy dining area, an awesome bar with the friendliest bartenders and just an awesome place to host an event. Parlay is known for its beer — …
Jonathan Cheban Party @ Sign of Whale
Kim Kardashian’s bestie, Jonathan Cheban from the Hamptons arrived in style Friday night on M Street to meet and greet Socialites from all over Washington. There was a lot of handshakes, hugging, posing and great times with friends of Kim & Jonathan — it was quite a #Blast. “What a fabulous Jonathan Cheban party in the Golden Triangle,” said Kevin …
Silver Spring Blues Festival 2015
silver spring blues festival 2015 The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is proud to announce the star-studded line up of the 7th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring. The Silver Spring Blues Festival will be Saturday, June 20, 2015, from 10 am to 9 pm. Watch this space for information about our Blues Festival Kick Off party …
McGinty’s Irish Pub in Silver Spring MD
A Public House is a gathering location for the whole community. In keeping with this tradition, McGinty’s Public House is committed to providing a full range of services: A tranquil dining experience in our secluded dining room; An elegant snug bar with a patio on Ellsworth Drive which is the social hub and the heart of the pub; and, an …
Sauf Haus Biz & Bites Mixer – June 4
We’re so looking forward to our event in less than 2 weeks. So far between Network for Progress and RUNINOut we’re expecting over 100 people to attend: with Draft Biden.png www.draftbiden2016.com supporting Dr. Jill Biden & First Lady Michelle Obama’s veteran’s initiative: https://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/get-involved appetizers courtesy of www.runinout.com REGISTER & SHARE! 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday, June 4th Sauf Haus Beer Hall (rooftop) http://www.saufhausdc.com …
Nepal Relief Fundraiser @Court Haus Social
Come snack on delicious dishes at the newly opened CourtHaus Social while we raise money for the Nepal Relief. $20 gets you entry including a wide selection of German & American mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres. Pls purchase your tickets on Bookalokal: http://bit.ly/1JSAhBX 100% of the ticket price will support earthquake victims in Nepal Georgetown Stands with Nepal Nepal Rising – Washington …
EU Embassy Run
Last year a group of 40 runners informally gathered together to run to a dozen embassies along 13 miles in DC on EU Open House Day. Due to the popularity of the event the run expanded into an organized event doubling the number of runners. The event included a fundraiser at Lebanese Taverna for We Are Family as well as …
Go Eat Gives Launches in DC
Go Eat Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural connection and understanding through food, travel, and community service. Our organization was founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, by Sucheta Rawal, an award-winning food and travel writer, cooking instructor, and philanthropist. Since then, Go Eat Give has educated over 10,000 people about diverse cultures around the world to …
Lemur Conservation Network Launches Next Week
Lynne Venart, Creative Director and Project Manager Lemur Conservation Network Email lvenart@msn.com | Web www.lemurconservationnetwork.org Phone 571.213.6717 | Fax 815.366.7491 Mingle with conservation leaders and friends of Madagascar at the hottest conservation event of the year! The Lemur Conservation Network (www.lemurconservationnetwork.org) celebrates their launch on March 19th at a party in Washington, D.C. at the Right Proper Brewing Company. The …
Summers Returns for Now
JBG and Summers has been going back and forth for some time now. The restaurant that opened in 1982 closed at the end of the year. Rumors of massive development was in the works. Located at the corner of Clarendon Boulevard and North Courthouse Road, the bar became ultra popular with soccer fans and was once voted as the best …
St Paddies Starts Early when the Weather Clears
St Paddies is still a solid week away but Washingtonians — young and old– came out of deep frozen hibernation to celebrate the change in weather and yes, pay homage to the glorious Saint Patrick himself. The lists of bars participating was so huge and the line of crawlers was so long that there was not just one mega bar …
Epic Snowball Fight in Dupont Circle
Five inches of snow shut down DC offices for the day, but did not tamper spirits of avid snowballers. “DC knows how to throw a snowball fight and snowball fight after party”, said Seth Maloney. The 4 winners of our costume contest at James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar – Snowbot, Conchman, Tarzan and Captain America! Photos by Jason Morenz …
DC Lepracon Saturday
• General Admission access for 1 to the PubCrawls.com Official Washington DC Leprecon on Saturday 3/7 • Access to all participating venues • REGISTRATION VENUE: Midtown Party Plex: 1219 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036 • REGISTRATION HOURS: [12pm – 10pm] – See more at: http://pubcrawls.com/events/saint-paddys/the-official-washington-dc-leprecon.php#sthash.4YWna3dA.dpuf Grab your shamrock, rub your rabbit’s foot, and crack open your mason jar of …
Grand Trunk Debuts House of Cards.
Congress may have just given DHS a last-minute lifeline, but back in the imaginary world of House of Cards, there would be no resolution. Perhaps there was no better venue to kick off Season 3 than at the sparkling new Grand Trunk on Indiana Ave NW. The glitzy 24-hour eatery with its gold decor, alligator-embossed leather seats, replete with 70-something TVs displaying Spacey’s …
Chaplin’s Launches Industry Nights
Washington City Paper’s Jessica reports that Chaplin’s will be launching Industry Nights starting in March. Guest chefs and bartenders from all over the city and country rotated through the kitchen for monthly Monday night parties. Chaplin’s Restaurant head bartender Chad Spangler and his event productions company, Closed Sessions, are launching something similar called Closed Sessions Industry Night. Instead of a …
Carving Room’s Big Two Brings New Slices
It’s a New York deli meets Casablanca cafe. he Carving Room, the Mount Vernon deli, just celebrated it’s Big Two and they’re dishing out some delicious carvings of poblano, pastrami, brisket, reuben and a great lineup of new beer. And it doesn’t stop there. Burgers, wings, and beer are a few of the reasons people come for lunch and end up staying for dinner. If you’re …
Mardi Gras Bash @ Bayou
Fat Tuesday happens only once a year, and unfortunately it fell on the day with the biggest snowstorm to hit DC this winter. The temperature was downright frigid and driving through the city was horrendous. But Big Easy fanatics from all around the Beltway came out of the woodwork to dance, prance and indulge during the 5th annual Mardi Gras Celebration at …
Mardi Gras @Bayou
A buffet of Crescent city cuisine and Live New Orleans tunes! From 5 PM until 9 PM, Chef Rusty Holman’s putting out an all-you-can eat spread of all your favorite Bayou fare. Zachary Smith & the Dixie Power Trio performing the best of New Orleans blues, rock, and zydeco! 5 PM Then we’re packing the stage with as many horns …
Dogtown Brings New Orleans to RVA
DOGTOWN BRINGS NEW ORLEANS TO RVA Join Dogtown Dance Theatre for their annual Mardi Gras celebrations and parades! Open to the Richmond community, Dogtown will celebrate Mardi Gras this year on Saturday, February 14 and “Fat Tuesday”, February 17. Live performances at Dogtown Dance Theatre will follow the community parades. PARADES: 3PM- SATURDAY // 5:30PM- TUESDAY Parade leaves 15th St. and Bainbridge …
The Oldest Lesbian Bar in Country Closes
Their website states that they are the oldest continually operating lesbian bar in the country, but for now, it appears that the club can no longer claim that distinction. Shortly after New Year’s, Phase 1 closed for renovation. However, the word on the street is that the Barracks Row bar may now close for good with no word on what will replace …
Sauf Haus Asks Customers to Choose Cocktail Menu
Sauf Haus Bier Hall which just opened last fall is looking forward to spring. Known for their wide selection of German beer on tap (16 exactly), Sauf Haus is also planning a diverse cocktail list to satisfy all palates. With 16 German drafts (some on seasonal rotation), a seasonal beertail list, giant pretzels, and a sweet outdoor space with long, communal …
Taste of Ocopa
I’m about to make Love w dis #Causita #Peruvian @OcopaDC @ESlammy @DiningTraveler @GirlMeetsFood @capitolbites pic.twitter.com/6jV5AtNnyb — DC Food Blogger (@dcfoodblogger) November 22, 2014 I Love #Peruvian #Scallops http://t.co/8irvwFsH5f @OcopaDC @SocialDCPR @SocialDC @HStreetDC @hstreetguide pic.twitter.com/REx0cI23JY — RUNINOut (@RUNINOut) November 22, 2014 I #Heart Beef Heart: http://t.co/nP2s5iEcEg @OcopaDC @DCFoodForAll @HStGreatSt #DCFood @DCHappyHour pic.twitter.com/lWkNy1hdzm — RUNINOut (@RUNINOut) November 22, 2014 First-hand Look & …
Taste of Chaplin’s
Shaw has a new hot spot — a romantic ramen shop in a Charlie Chaplin themed bar. The decor is quaint and old worldsy with ornate pillars and gilded mirrors as well as a fantastic mural of charlie Chaplin. The color scheme is dark with grey walls and a painted bar done in midnight. The music is loungy and loud enough …
Communicators Happy Hour
Alba Osteria is a great find — located in Mount Vernon Triangle, not too far from the Gallery Place/China town metro at: 425 I St, NW. I went there for a RUNINOut happy hour and LOVED the decor, and food! Great ambiance! We had a fabulous time and were so impressed by Chef Amy’s delicious dishes and presentation. First I enjoyed …
Dino’s Grotto
Dino’s Grotto is located along the happening U Street Corridor at 1914 9th Street NW in DC. Touting itself as a Rustic Italian Restaurant it definitely is that, and more. They offer great Happy Hour Specials every day at price points of $4, $6 and $8 which include excellent house wines and prosecco, and if you are peckish they have …
Crystal City Restaurant Review
While Crystal City Restaurant has been a staple of Arlington for many years, what few may know is that it has been around for over 50 years. Originally just a restaurant, it now is a Gentleman’s club that has pretty good food. Since you are going be hanging around for the shows anyway you may as well get a good …
PR Flacks @ The Gryphon
Located on Connecticut Ave Nw. In DC right around the corner from the Dupont Circle Metro, The Gryphon is a restaurant and bar with an old world sense of style. Sporting black walls, leather sofas, gilded mirrors, mounted bull’s heads and antler chandelier. This location is impressive in size and scope for sure and was easily able to host two …
Rocket Bar
This has been one of our go to places before or after any game or conert at the Verizon Center. $2.75 Coors Lights for Caps games? Not the bar to go to for an intimate evening. But definitely as a first stop on a night out. Love playing shuffle board when I stop by on slower nights, they have every …
Metro 91 DC – All in a Day’s Work
Last month, Mark Kawar completed the Metro 86 challenge, visiting all 86 stations and taking a selfie in front of the Metro’s pylon in one day. A week later on July 26, the Silver Line opened with five new stations making his record indelible in the annals of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Though Mark Kawar’s record couldn’t be beaten, …
Clarendon Food Crawl – Aug 9
On Saturday August 9, RUNINOut and Social Group DC will be launching Clarendon’s first-ever Food Crawl Over 50 DC-area Foodies will converge on Wilson Blvd to sample signature dishes from 4 restaurants in 4 hours. The event will start at 12:30pm at Ri Ra. Then at 1:30pm we will split off into two separate groups and visit Facia Luna and Mexicali Blues. Each …
First Down Hosts Wing Eating Contest for Habitat for Humanity
First Down Sports Bar has 40 flavors of wings, both traditional and boneless. The wings are thick, crispy and perfectly sauced. So when First Down decided to host a Wing Eating Contest Fundraiser, we knew we had to observe. The USGBC National Capital Region Emerging Professionals hosted the event to raise $2,000 to support 30 volunteers for two days of training. …
Ben’s Chili Bowl Opens at DCA
On Wednesday, July 23rd, Ben’s Chili Bowl celebrated the opening of the historic D.C. restaurant’s first ever airport location. “Ben’s Chili Bowl is an iconic part of Washington, D.C.’s rich culture,” said Jack Potter, President and CEO of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. “It is fitting to have Ben’s at the airport, welcoming travelers and giving them their first taste of …
Victory in Berlin
When Mario Goetze scored what would the game-winning goal for Germany in over time, the entire Cafe Berlin erupted with joy. This is the first year we have shown World Cup games at Cafe Berlin,” says owner Clytie Roberts-Glage “We have shown all the German games for this World Cup.” The victory for Germany marks the first time a European team has …
Chinese Banquet at Ming’s
RUNINOut and Bookalokal were treated to a culinary adventure featuring some of Ming’s brand new signature dishes. With the new menu rolling out this summer, Michelle Tam wanted to introduce her special guests to the Szechuan cooking and impress her with her new dishes. “The food and service was amazing,” says Jackie Woodbury, Bookalokal’ss DC City Launcher. “We were extremely …
German Fans Whoop it Up @ The Biergarten
German fans from all over the DMV converged at DC’s iconic Deutschland to savor Bavarian food, German drafts and cheer on their beloved National Football Team. Long time German fans and brand spanking new ones crammed into the Biergarten Haus‘s spacious open patios to witness Germany make history — becoming World Champions for the fourth time, but the first in …
Argentina Fans Cheer Hard @ Citron
Argentina fans from all around the area converged on Cafe Citron to cheer on their favorite Latin team. It was a mad house with fans arriving as early as noon to reserve a good seat. In the first half, the crowd erupted when Gonzalo Higuain provided a close goal, but sadly was offside. It then turned into a an exciting …
Del Campo Celebrates Argentina Victory
View PostFans Celebrate Record Win in Biergarten
In Biergarten Haus, H-Street‘s little Deutschland, fans piled in shortly after lunch, all decked out in black, red and gold. The crowd was jubilant but cautious — many were expecting a close game — no one expected anything like this. What transpired was a shocker so surreal that some began to cheer when Brazil finally scored. Either way, the entire match had become a …
The Folklife Festival is Imperiled
Sunday is the last day of the Folklife Festival this year. It could also be the last day the Folklife Festival will take place on the lawn at the National Mall.Beginning in August, the National Park Service is spending millions to install new turf on the grassy panels of the National Mall, but this comes with a host of regulations …
Mission Dupont Hits the Mark on Mexican Food
View PostB Too Wins the Wager
B Too and the Pig located next door set a friendly bet before the big match. So who would win the crispy wafelburger, a classic burger with crispy onions dripping with chipotle mayo or the famous wild boar ragu. The game was a nail biter all the way with Belgium threateing many times but the US stopping. Eventually in overtime the top ranked …
Fire Station 1 – Great Event for Charity
On April 26th, 2014 for the first time, Fire Station 1 hosted our third annual Cinderella Care Comedy for Cure fundraiser. Our event was held on the second level with an attendance 80 plus Guest/Donors. From the onset of the planning, meeting with the own, etc the experience was great. The owner was cordial and personable. She went above and …
Taste of Tara Temple
Upon entering Tara Temple, you are immediately greeted by a majestic row of tori gates transporting me to a foreign, exotic land. Once you enter the dining room, you are taken back by the look and feel of a cool and comfortable lounge, perfect for drinks and cocktails. Tara Temple is known for its Pad Thai, and also its …
Four Sisters Clarendon – Third Time’s a Charm
Clarendon doesn’t have many choices for authentic Asian. Last year, we wrote off Rien Tong after several not too stellar episodes with bland food and rude service. So when Four Sisters moved into Clarendon, we had to roll up our sleeves and flex our tastebuds. Four Sisters is a long running family owned business that originated at the Eden Center and Merrifield Town …
Taste of Silo
RUNINOut held our June Communicators’ Happy Hour at Silo. Cute, funky and friendly — Silo is a wonderful addition to the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. The burgers are really amazing and they have a wonderful beer selection on draft. We tried the crabcake sandwich. Chef Mike from CF Folks serves up some amazing dishes with perfect seasoning. He’s a nice, …
EU Runners Visit 27 Embassies on One Day
Washington, DC – On May 10, more than 45 runners embarked on a 13 mile trek covering 4 distinct regions – Georgetown – Dupont Circle – Adams Morgan – Van Ness all while meeting people and celebrating culture, heritage and diversity. The challenging task was not just the run, it was was running past 27+ EU Embassies and visiting nearly a dozen …
RFD Hosts Fundraiser for DC Gators Scholarship Fund
The DC Gators recently announced a $1,000 scholarship for Fall and Spring interns in the DC Metro area. RFD supported the fund by donating 20% of revenue from the event to the Scholarship. “On behalf of the DC Gator Club, I wanted to thank you for all of you hard work organizing the event. Looking forward to another event in the …
DC Communicators Happy Hour
For the last several years, military Public Affairs Officers held a monthly social in Crystal City, VA. Starting with Vapiano, the group decided to invite all communicators (Gov, Non-Gov, Corporate, startups) This event held at Vapiano was a smashing success The event is hosted by Suzette K from Navy Public Affairs
EU Embassy Run: Embassy of Netherlands
Netherlands is known for its cycling and innovation. And as part of the annual EU Embassy Run, the Embassy of Netherlands became one of the 10 stops the group of 40+ runners made during their 13-mile run. The group was greeted with warm smiles and refreshingly cold, thirst quenching Heineken — the mot popular beer in the world — and the …
Medaterra Raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief
Medaterra Raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief Medaterra, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Woodley Park, raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief fund The tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan has left us heavyhearted,” said Angela Aly, owner. “Everyone was very giving and happy. My staff was commenting how every table wanted to donate to the Red Cross,” said Owner Angela Aly. Here is a …
Meet Drink Laugh @Marriott
RUNINOut held our first Comedy Show with DC Comedy Writers at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Chinatown was a huge smash Over a dozen comedians performed 5 minute skits telling jokes about DC Dining, the government and everything in between “This is our first time working with RUNINOut,” said Wayne Manigo, comedian. “We had a blast and we look forward to …
St Paddies Day @ Irish Channel
Back in the 1600’s, the Catholic church created St Patrick’s Day to commemorate Christianity’s arrival in Ireland — boy has the holiday evolved over the years. Today, St Patrick’s Day is a week long event featuring several Irish bands and specials. During the week our beloved Brian Gaffney, Peter Baker and Aine Doherty performs. On Sunday, the Channel participates in …