Going Out Guide: A Weekend of Festivals + A Guide to D.C. Tours

Thursday, 23 June 2011 by IrwanKch
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The Washington PostThursday, June 23, 2011
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Weekend planner

Join us for reggae under the stars at Carter Barron, dance at the D.C. Caribbean Carnival or sample the country's best barbecue on Pennsylvania Avenue. [ Read the full story ]
Summer Guide : Tips for interns
Fringe Festival : Fill up on theater

Tour this!

Tour this!

How to see D.C. by land, river and Segway. [ Read more ]

Got Plans?

Join the Going Out Gurus at 1 p.m . to discuss favorite summer events, plans for the long July 4 weekend and ways to keep cool on humid weekend nights. Going to the beach soon? Listen up: We're giving away two VIP passes for Dewey Beach's Starboard bar that are good all summer long. Submit a question .

News & Reviews

All about Isabella

All about Isabella

By Tim Carman | This evening, Mike Isabella is officially opening Graffiato, and Tim Carman's in-depth profile looks at exactly what went into his Italian-inspired solo debut. [ Read more ]

Nightlife Agenda

Nightlife Agenda

By Weekend Staff | This weekend's top events include pool parties, Caribbean Carnival celebrations, a dog-friendly happy hour and the return of Dinosaur Jr. [ Read more ]

Where guitars can't go

Where guitars can't go

By Geoffrey Himes | Singer-songwriter Ben Sollee uses his droning cello to add a dark side to his more carefree lyrics. [ Read more ]

Think big, but look closely

Think big, but look closely

By Michael O'Sullivan | Artist Chris Martin fills the Corcoran's atrium with jumbo-sized paintings that become more interesting on closer examination. [ Read more ]

A heart that shines like emeralds

A heart that shines like emeralds

By Peter Marks | "Wicked" returns to the Kennedy Center, more touching than ever. [Read more ]

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Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, NEXT TO NORMAL is an emotional powerhouse of a musical with a thrilling contemporary score about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. At the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, June 28-July 10. Click here for tickets!

A WORLD PREMIERE! THE HISTORY OF KISSES, starring David Cale. A writer sequesters himself in an oceanfront motel to finish a collection of tales of seaside romance, only to find himself drawn into the romantic and sexual goings-on around him. An intoxicating mix of spicy stories, amorous encounters, and original sea shanties.Tickets at studiotheatre.org or 202.332.3300.

Grupo Fantasma have gained popularity not only as one of Prince's backing band, but for their own high-energy brand of Latin funk. Supporting their Grammy Award-winning album, El Existential, Grupo Fantasma will bring their stand-out performance to 9:30 Club next week.Ticketfly.com

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