Thursday, August 15
BEER: Dogfish Head was recently named America’s best craft beer, and its close location kind of makes
us feel like we were in on it first. The brewery will be taking over the taps at Penn
Social for a bocce tournament tonight. Winners get beer, gift certificates, and other
prizes. Tickets ($8) are available online. 6 PM.
VARIETY: Howard Theatre hosts Shindig, a variety show featuring comedians, dancers, digital shorts (what is
this, SNL?), a house band, and two musical guests. Tickets ($15) are available online.
8 PM.
Friday, August 16
DEEJAY: With all the restaurants and clubs he runs, it’s easy to forget that
Eric Hilton still plays music sometimes. It’s time for his yearly reminder, a three-night run
at 9:30 Club. Thursday night is sold out, but there’s still tickets available for
Friday and Saturday. Tickets ($45) are available online. 8 PM.
COMEDY: Wonderland Ballroom hosts
You, Me, Them, Everybody, a variety/talk show that includes comedy and conversations with recent interesting
people. Best reason to go this week: One of the guests is Ben Freed, who was recently
fired from DCist for freelancing for BuzzFeed. Getting his side of the story could
be cool. $5. 7:30 PM.
MUSIC: My, how fast the past seven years have gone: We barely remember DC without
Rock & Roll Hotel. Celebrate one of H Street’s earlier gentrifiers with umm, a concert. DC’s Miyazaki,
a new-wave dance band, headline, and Brooklyn’s Meals, who are also dancey, will open.
Afterward, head upstairs or to the roof deck to keep the party going all night. Tickets
($10) are available online. 9 PM.
Saturday, August 17
BEER: Celebrate the end of
DC Beer Week with more beer! Head to NoMa, DC’s best neighborhood (mostly because that’s where
I can usually be found), for its Beer Fest, which will feature DC Brau, Chocolate
City, District Chophouse, Capitol City Brewing, 3 Stars Brewing, Right Proper Brewing,
and a special appearance from our neighbors to the north, Brewer’s Art. Mission South,
a roots rock band, will supply the music, and there’ll be arts and crafts to keep
the kids occupied and food trucks galore to help keep you going. Tickets ($10 for
four tastings or two full beers) are available online. 2 to 8 PM.
RUM: Did you know Rum Day DC is a thing? Did you know it’s today? Head over to the Gibson
for the
Speakeasy Rum-B-Que, featuring pours of Bacardi, Mount Gay, Atlantico, and Chairman’s Reserve, bottomless
punch stations, and lots and lots of grilled meat with rum-inspired barbecue sauces.
Tickets ($95) are available online. Noon.
CULTURE: The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery hosts
Asia After Dark, featuring live martial arts performances, hip-hop scores of classic kung fu flicks,
3D printed Buddhas (!), specialty cocktails, and more. Tickets are $25 in advance
or $30 at the door, and “Chinese-inspired dress” is suggested. 7 PM.
Sunday, August 18
PHILANTHROPY: DC resident Pat Walsh was assaulted last month; to help him fix his teeth,
Wonderland and
the Dunes are holding a couple of events this weekend. Head to the Dunes with a dish to share
for a potluck brunch (or just bring $5). Additional donations to the Fix-Pat’s-Teeth
fund are appreciated. Noon.
BRUNCH: Satellite Room’s brunch party series features live music, three deejays, boozy milkshakes, and arcade
game challenges. What more could you want? 2 PM.
MEAT: Anyone can toss a couple of burgers on the grill, but to truly be a master you’ve
got to have your own recipes and techniques. Learn from the best at Sixth & I Historic
Synagogue’s
Meat Up, featuring tips and tricks from butchers at Wagshal’s Market. You’ll also get to
sample and grill your own food. Tickets ($18) are available online. 5 PM.
Know of something cool going on around town? E-mail Jason Koebler at jasontpkoebler@gmail.com,
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