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Inaugural Sawasdee DC Thai Festival Celebrated Thai-US Diplomatic Relations
Washington, D.C. – The first-ever Sawasdee DC Thai Festival, held on the National Mall, successfully celebrated the 190th anniversary of Thailand-US diplomatic relations. Organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, Washington,…
Congress Heights ‘Art All Night’ Street Fest
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…
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…
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…
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…
High Heels Run Before Halloween
Photos by Jason Morenz Decked-out drag queens strutted their stuff in Dupont Circle DC last night as part of the 32nd annual 17th Street High Heel Race. The race billed as…
After Historic Heatwave, DC Sizzles with Fireworks Fun
DC, once again impressed with arguably one of the best fireworks show in the nation.
Ben’s Upstairs – H Street Festival
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Ben’s Upstairs – Southern with a Splash of Caribbean Debuts on H
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]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…
ABC Supply in Hyattsville Catches on Fire
Firefighters battled a 2-alarm fighter at ABC Roofing Supply in Bladensburg MD. Roofing material and other building supplies caught on fire. The fire did not spread into any of the…
American Field Comes to Georgetown
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]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…
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…
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…
Shaw Shadows All Night
Dancing in Shaw DC [dropcap]S[/dropcap]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…
Wizards Move Practice to St Elizabeths East
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]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.…
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…
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…
Folklife Festival – Farewell Peru
This year’s Folklife Festival celebrated the culture of Peru. One of the main attractions is Peruvian music and dancing – and a lot of fun was had by participants and…
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…
Jonathan Cheban Parties at the SOW
Photos by Skvora Limited Photography [srizonfbalbum id=52] More pictures can be found on Facebook
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…
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…
McGinty’s Irish Pub in Silver Spring MD
[srizonfbalbum id=51] 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:…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Happy (Warmer) Chinese New Year
It’s been a frigid, bone-chilling February, but thankfully the temps are heading north today, just in time to say Gung Hay Fat Choy.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Uptown Tap House Halloween Costume Party
Saints games at Uptown Tap House are always fun. Bonus this week with the Halloween Costume party led by the ever-talented and spooky DJ Hardhead. Everyone had a great time…
Saints Halloween Costume @Uptown Tap House
Uptown Tap House in Cleveland Park is home to the DC New Orleans Saints The Costume Contest was led by D.J. Hardhead [srizonfbalbum id=44] To see all pictures, check out their Gallery
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Del Campo Celebrates Argentina Victory
Del Campo in Chinatown’s menu is a product of Chef Victor Albisu’s Latin American roots and his extensive travels to Argentina. And on the day that the blue and white…
Fans 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…
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…
Mission Dupont Hits the Mark on Mexican Food
Animated Gif courtesy of Jason Morenz [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ow can we forget the old One Lounge — many of us cradle fond memories of late nights drinking wine and cocktails. Come visit Reed…
B 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…
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…
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…
Lyon Hall – Mussels & Donuts
If you come to Lyon Hall, you must have the mussels. They are literally out of this world!! Perfect for two to share although I could easily consume it all by…
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…
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…
Silver Spring Blues Festival Saturday
The Silver Spring Blues Festival was a fabulous event with fantastic bands, great atmosphere and friendly people.
Cinco de Mayo @ El Tio
RUNINDC celebrated Cinco de Mayo at El Tio with tacos and Capt Morgan. Pictured are Karen Gavelan, Shirley Zheng and Mauricio [srizonfbalbum id=4]
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…
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…
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,…
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+…
A Taste of Puerto Rico
The biggest race on the fall schedule could very well feature a British import at the front of the pack.
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…
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…