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Smithsonian 43rd Annual Folklife Festival

6/24-6/28 – The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, inaugurated in 1967, celebrates folk culture with people from across the United States and around the world. Visitors to this year’s Festival can learn about oral traditions in African American culture, explore music and its meaning in Latino culture and experience the vibrant culture of Wales. Events take place […]

17th Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle

6/27-6/28 – The Safeway 17th Annual Barbecue Battle showcases barbecue teams and restaurants from around the country compete to win over $40,000 in cash and prizes and the title of National Pork BBQ Champion. Proceeds for the event benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. The Barbecue Battle was voted one of North […]

Hip Hop Cinema Café Presents: The Art of 16 Bars

6/20 – The solSource Group and the Historical Society of Washington, DC present The Art of 16 Bars. This film features captures the evolution of some of the biggest MCs of our time – their approach to live performances, how they got signed and dealt with labels, and how the industry really works. Interviewees include […]

SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival

6/15-6/22 – SILVERDOCS brings the best new documentaries to the Washington, DC, area and the festival has built a reputation for presenting compelling and engaging films that connect with audiences in theaters and beyond. Now in its seventh year, SILVERDOCS serves as a launch pad for independent documentaries, and is called the “Preeminent US Documentary […]

7th Annual Generation to Generation Celebration

6/25 – Join Choice USA as they honor young activists and their mentors at the 7th Annual Generation to Generation Celebration. From community organizers to doctor advocates to student activists, awardees are changing the face of the movement and amplifying the voices of young people across the nation. For tickets or more information please visit […]

Peacock Cafe

A couple of weekends ago I was meeting with a few friends for brunch in Georgetown and we were debating were to eat.  It was a bit too muggy for the waterfront and none of us really wanted to deal with the crowds and parking down there so we decided on upper Georgetown.  My first […]

Lauriol Plaza

Lauriol Plaza is one of those few places that has a very broad appeal and can be many things to many people. For example, it’s both neighborhoody as well as a destination for visitors and it can be very casual dining or a little more on the sophisticated side. I somewhat agree with most that […]

Kiehls Shave Swap

5/29 – 6/7 – Gentlemen patrons are invited to trade in a current shave cream, from any brand, at least a 4 oz. size, in exchange for a 5 oz. Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream formulation.  Patrons can choose between Kiehl’s White Eagle, Blue Eagle or Green Eagle formulations.  The Kiehl’s Shave Swap will take place […]

Art Buzz at the Source Theatre

5/27 – Art Buzz at the Source Theatre will be a preview to the newest photographic works of DC’s most dedicated photographers. The $15 admission includes appetizers and wines and supports the DC Collaborative. For a list of participating artists and more information please visit: http://www.dccollaborative.org. admin

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC

I first visited the Mandarin Oriental over a year ago while eating at MoZU and fell in love.  It is easily one of the top hotels in DC as far as the general ambiance is concerned although I haven’t stayed there so can’t vouch for how it ranks as far as a place to stay.  […]