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Party Earth Review Set atop the city’s elegant W Hotel, P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge delivers exactly what its name promises – an expansive panorama that encompasses several of D.C.’s most beautiful monuments. Occupying two distinct spaces on the hotel’s top floor, the venue attracts a wide range of political ... more
W Hotel
515 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Special Event
May 25–31, 2013 Throughout the month of May, people from all over the DC area travel the world without every leaving the city at the annual PassportDC. Held through May, the 2013 PassportDC takes place at embassies throughout Washington, D.C. Each year ... more
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching from the Capitol Building on the east side to the towering Lincoln Memorial on the west, this historic two-mile stretch of grass, fountains ... more
Between Independence Avenue and
Constitution Avenue from the Capitol
to the Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20560
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Special Event / Festival / Party
May 25, 2013 9:00 pm Love Brandy Rayana Norwood – known professionally as Brandy – is an actress and singer who was born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in a musical family in Carson, California. Brandy has sold over thirty million records worldwide ... more
1350 Okie Street NEWashington, DC 20002
Art Gallery / Bar / Bistro / Lounge
Party Earth Review An intimate venue in the heart of the normally chaotic Adams Morgan bar scene, Bossa Bistro and Lounge offers live world music and cozy, candlelit nooks to its international music-loving clientele. A hacienda motif featuring rustic yellow walls and a rotating display of exotic photographs marks the first floor performance ... more
2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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May 25–26, 2013 The DC Improv An American stand-up comedian and actor, Godfrey C. Danchimah, Jr., or just Godfrey, has been entertaining audiences since the early 1990s. Born in 1969 to Nigerian immigrant parents, Godfrey got his first big break when he replaced Orlando ... more
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Nightlife Area / Shopping Area
Party Earth Review Known as the heart of DC’s African American community and home to an eclectic mix of people who share a love of music, art, theater, and food, U Street – after decades of neglect – has been the focus of a major resurgence since the late 1990s. With historic landmarks like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, where Duke Ellington ... more
Between 9th Street and 17th Street,
and Florida Avenue and S Street NW
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Ethnic Festival
May 25–30, 2013 Culture lovers explore a wide range of Asian sights, sounds, and flavors at the annual Fiesta Asia. Held throughout the month of May, the 2013 Fiesta Asia takes place at a wide range of venues in Washington, D.C., including the West End Cinema ... more
Throughout the cityNightlife Area / Park / Plaza
Party Earth Review With its stunning views of the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront is a popular place to spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. The cornerstone of the area is the Washington Harbour Plaza, where four restaurants take ready advantage of their location with ample outdoor seating ... more
Waterfront area between Key Bridge and the Washington Harbour Plaza
Washington, DC 20007
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May 25–Aug 18, 2013 Jewish Museum of Maryland (Baltimore, MD) With the American economy in deep Depression and the rise of fascism in Europe, a group of young, largely Jewish, artists began to create illustrated stories of superheroes and provided the nation with an optimistic antidote to a growing ... more
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Party Earth Review Just west of the city of Arlington, and less than two miles south of the heart of Washington, DC, the glorified lawn that makes up Gravelly Point Park might not seem like a worthwhile destination – until the vigorous roar of a 747 explodes overhead. Built within spitting distance of Reagan National Airport, the park is ... more
George Washington Parkway
Arlington, VA 22202
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What to Do in DC by Day or Night
Day
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Night
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There’s a reason some fifteen million people visit Washington, DC every year: There are a lot of things to do in Washington DC! Major landmarks are everywhere, including the nineteen Smithsonian complexes and this little white house the leader of the free world lives in.
Imposing monuments in The National Mall offer incredible photo opps and dramatic history lessons, while The Mall and surrounding parks also host everything from afternoon picnics to massive rallies, as well as major events and festivals. There are no sandy beaches in DC, but additional long parks and paths dot the Potomac River, perfect for joggers, walkers, rowers, things to do, and outdoor activities of all kind.
Shopping runs the gamut from fashionable Georgetown shopping district to the endless array of boutiques, clothing stores, and independent record stores in Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, and U Street. Happy Hour culture is also huge in this political town, fueled in large part by a strict 9-to-5 federal employee work day.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
... or find things to do by interest
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Explore Washington, DC Things to Do by Neighborhood
Free Things To Do in Washington, DC
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Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies 2013 - Captain America
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Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies 2013 - Green Lantern
Screening / Movies
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