NIGHTLIFE
Yuris Night is Back at Artisphere
On April 14th Artisphere will host an “out of this world art extravaganza” with 15 visual artists, 20 performers, and two bands. The “Wrath of Shock-a-Khan” featuring burlesque performances from DC and NYC starlets and a 45-minute performance as the S.S.S. Gagarin crew gets flown for a loop when their old Starfleet Academy buddy Shock-a-Khan comes to call.
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party to Celebrate Washington Ballet’s Alice
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party celebrates the upcoming premiere of The Washington Ballet’s Alice (in Wonderland). The event is the 11th annual Jete Society Dance Party, which has become one of the most popular young professionals events in Washington.
Turning Back the Clock for New Years Eve in DC
Being the über nostalgic retro-fiend that I am, I was thrilled to discover that turning back the clock (a lot!) seems to be the pervasive theme in DC this NYE. What better way to wrap up 2011 than with a nod to golden ages past? I’ve rounded up of some the most alluring other era soirées. Here they are listed in chronological order from the fifteenth century to the roaring twenties all the way to the amped eighties. I’m having the hardest time deciding which one to attend, times like this I wish I had a DeLorean! Read on!….
Our DC Dining Recommendations for New Years Eve
It’s time to welcome a New Year once again! What better way to do so than to dine out in one of D.C’s best restaurants and drink champagne with friends and family? Check out this list of some of the most festive and exciting places to dine in D.C. for your New Year’s Eve celebration!
Karaoke Coming to W Hotel POV Rooftop
Great news, Washingtonians! Karaoke is back in a major way, and it’s sweeping the capital! Have you noticed the influx of Karaoke nights and bars popping up in our cities most beloved spots like, Wonderland Ballroom, Sticky Rice and Kostume Karaoke?
Wanamaker Wet Electronic Music and Water Festival
Now that’s a mouthful! Otherwise known as the Wanamaker Wet Party, Rach Events plans to make a splash in the DC live music events scene. Partnering with Rock the Vote and Metromix DC, this end-of-summer electronic music festival offers attendees entrance to the Yards fountain, water games, a giant foam pit, and ten straight hours of live international and local DJ talent including Sultan + Ned Shepard, Serge Devant and Tatiana Fontes. If you’re brave enough to battle it out in a swimsuit model competition with designer swimwear provided by east coast fashion retailer South Moon Under you might walk away with cash and prizes too! The contest will be judged by the festival’s Master of Ceremonies Bianca Chardei of America’s Next Top Model fame and South Moon Under.
Art After Dark 2
The second annual Art After Dark event will rock the Art Museum of the Americas of the OAS on September 1st with cutting edge music, video, and performance art. Artists include Kristina Bilonick, Carlos Florez, Billy Frieble, Philip Hodges, Melissa Krodman, Carolina Mayorga, and Wilmer Wilson, with music from Matthew Hemerlein, Screen Vinyl Image, and DJ Smudge. Your $25 ticket includes open bar, art, and entertainment. Raffle tickets for an iPad 2 are also available for purchase and all ticket holders will receive complimentary entry to L2 Lounge for an after-party.
Barbie and Ken Return to Georgetown!
Put a little sparkle in your Friday night and get over to L2 Lounge to mingle with Ken and Barbie wannabes! Don your best Mattel inspired outfit and join hosts Ray Regan, Leah Dyrud, Kirsten Good, Carl G. Becker, Stefanie Ball, and Lindsey Mask for what promises to be an entertaining evening.
Casino Royale 2011 by Luke’s Wings
Casino Royale returns to L2 Lounge for a night of martinis, mingling and 007 style gambling. Try your luck for luxury prizes as you challenge your peers and dealers on the tables – winner gets dibs! Gents are requested in Black Tie and ladies, you best crack out your killer stilettos if you have your eye on the best dressed ‘Bond Girl’ award.
Hirshhorn…After Hours
After hours in DC is what you’d call an early dinner in Miami, but hey – we roll from our desks, sporting our suits and rock straight through. So after your extended happy hour this Friday roll on over to the Hirshhorn Museum for a taste of Extreme Animals and DJ Shea Van Horn in all their After Glory…
DC’s Brightest Young Things Lit Up the Newseum Last Night
When I hear the word “museum” I think of the library. That place where you are generally quiet, there are plenty of things to read, and you have to behave yourself because there are more rules there than most other public places. Like me, I am sure a lot of you have had daydreams of running around and touching things in a museum, just because you aren’t allowed to. Enter BrightestYoungThings.com and their no dress code “Night at the Newseum II” event. Way to make those daydreams come true. This was my first afterhours museum party and I really wasn’t sure what to expect.
