So What Had Happend Was...

Sorry folks...I'm still in NYC and lovin' it so much that I stayed an extra few days. Good times.

At any rate, I figured I would post a few updates about what's goin on in DC, cause as usual, there is a lot of stuff for y'all to check out.

Thursday, June 29th:

The movie The Devil Wears Prada opens this Friday. But before that, go to the post-screening benefit the night before. The event is benefitting Suited For Change, an organization that helps low-income women find jobs by providing them with on going education and professional clothes. It's at the Degrees Lounge in the Ritz Carlton. I don't know what the price of admission is, if there is one at all, but I'm guessing a nice donation will be sufficient.

Also, don't forget Jus BCus at Cafe Nema on U St.!

Saturday, July 1st:

The Storm Tour featuring Aceyalone, Ugly Duckling, The Procussions and Diverse is gonna be hitting The Black Cat...hard. Tickets:$15

Sunday, July 2nd:

HUGE Event: DJs 9th Wonder and Cuzzin B will be spinning classic stuff at Liv just above Bohemian Caverns. Hosted by DC's very cool True School Corporation, along with Primadonna (shout out to my girl), this party is definitely not something to be missed. I think I'm gonna have to come back to DC for this one.

Now, I could be posting more, but at the moment, I have no idea what's going on...y'all need to email me with updates and what not. Let me know!


Degrees Lounge
3100 South St. NW,
(b/t 31st & K Sts.)
Tel: 202.912.4100

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
Tel: 202.667.7960


Bohemian Caverns
2001 Eleventh Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel.: 202.299.0801

Going away till Tuesday...

I'm gonna be in New York till Tuesday, so there won't be any event blogs for the next few days. I'm gonna leave y'all up to your own devices for a while. But I won't leave you completely on your own. Here are a few things going on this weekend that you can do:

Friday, June 23rd:

If you are interested in seeing a huge historic concert, go check out "The History of PGC Concert" featuring LL Cool J, MC Hammer, Bow Wow, Lisa Lisa, Naughty By Nature, EU, Jagged Edge, Chuck Brown and T.I. at the Verizon Center. Tickets: $45-$70 (gotdamn!)

Also, tickets for The Sugar Water Festival featuring Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah and Kelis go on sale today.

DC fans of Kindred The Family Soul should know...they are performing at the 9:30 Club tonight along with Governor. It's an early show so doors open at 7 PM. Tickets: $25

Atlas Performing Arts Center is definitely a really cool place to check out for the Performing Arts. Tonight, go see the production of "Free Jujube Brown", a one man performance written and performed by Psalmayene 24, one of DC's finest young actors and talents. It's a sequal to his 1994 production of "Hip-Hop Nightmares of Jujube Brown". This performance will be on Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $15-$25.

Saturday, June 24th:

Go check out Bliss at Black Cat . This is an all ages dance party to celebrate the one year anniversary of DC's hip Brit couture store The District Line (located on 18th St. in Adams Morgan). If you can't make it, however, just remember...Bliss is a monthly party. Cover: $6.

Sunday, June 25th:

The Refugee All-Stars of Sierra Leone were introduced in a full length documentary. Now, they are touring around. One of their stops is here in DC at the Kennedy Center at the South Plaza Stage. The concert starts at 6 PM and get this...it's FREE! You don't want to miss this.

So y'all go out and have a good weekend. And STAY COOL!

Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Automated Tel: 202.628.3200
Receptionist Tel: 202.661.5000
Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown

9:30 Club
815 V St, NW
Washington, DC

Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: 202.399.7993

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
Tel: 202.667.7960

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
Tickets and Information Tel : 800.444.1324 or 202.467.4600
Administrative Offices Tel: 202.416.8000

The Weekend Don't Start on Friday Anymore...

So yeah, this week has been pretty quiet. A lot of stuff happend last week (some of which even I missed out on...) so most people have been taking it easy the past couple days.

Never fear! I am back with a bunch of goings on for the up coming week/weekend. Just so y'all know, I'm going out of town this weekend so I'm gonna post as much stuff as I can today and tomorrow so you won't feel so out of the loop.

Thursday, June 22nd:

Cafe Nema has been throwin' some really awesome parties lately. One of this parties is the new hot jump off Just Bcus. Go party with DJ Underdog while he plays a range of music from Common and N.E.R.D to Led Zepplin and Coldplay. This is definitely one party not to be missed. (And if you're lucky, you may even get to see me get down)

Also on this night is Reunion Thursdays at Chief Ike's. This week's is the Summertime Limited Edition featuring DJ Eurok and Orbit122. Cover: $5


Now, I'm always one to get down a lot, so here's what I'm gonna suggest to y'all: Hit up both Reunion Thursdays AND Just Bcaus. They're close to each other location wise, so you don't have to worry too much about drinking and driving.



Cafe Nema
1334 U Street NW
Washington, DC
Tel: 202.667.3215

Chief Ike's Mambo Lounge
1725 Columbia Road, NW
Washington DC
Tel: 202.332.2211

Concert Event: Common @ Mirrors Lounge

Another par-tay not to be missed on Saturday is the Art Creates Life Benefit Concert at Mirrors Lounge in NE. Common is headlining. Opening for him are a bunch of talented local acts: Soul Sista Afi of the Can A Sista Rock A Mic fame with DJ i-Wah. Also opening are Hueman Prophets.

Hueman Prophets are a world music/Hip Hop theatre duo who are taking the DC music scene by storm. The two men behind the project are AuraGin (Jabari Exum) and StraightForward (Baye Harrell) use performance and Hip Hop to share their personal stories of how, even though they came from different worlds, they live parallel lives. Their shows are really interesting and definitely will change your perspective on what a "Hip Hop Show" is supposed to look like.

The show on Saturday is a benefit to help 15 local students go to Senegal, West Africa for an AIDS orphan project.

Tickets are $25 in advanced and $40 at the door.


Mirrors
(202) 326-0774
33 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Weekend Update!

This weekend is packed with all kinds of events for your listening, stylin', and entertainment pleasure:

Saturday, June 17th:

Fashion is having a good week. Yesterday was the Shopper Social down on U St. If that wasn't enough, there's a style cocktail party at Tonic in Columbia Heights. The designs and wares of three local designers: De*Nada Design, Realm Jewelery, and Kristina Bilonick. Go...have a couple drinks and buy some fashion!

At the Dulles EXPO and Conference Center, there is an International Festival featuring over 300 vendors. That could be interesting.

88 Degrees Electronic Music Festival will be taking place at Gallery Restaurant and Lounge in Silver Spring. 88 Degrees is a day time party that celebrates art, music and food. So check it out.

Saturday night at Black Cat, go check out the BMore Gutter Music Tour with DJs Aaron LaCrate, Debonair Samir and Dimitris George. It's a party not to be missed. Tickets: $8

And of course, don't forget the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? concert series.

Sunday June 18th:

It's FATHER'S DAY! Take dad out and do something nice!

Like going to Blues Alley to see the legendary Marlena Shaw. Tickets: $25


Tonic Restaurant
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street
Washington DC 20010
Tel: 202.986.7661

Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
Tel: 703.378.0910

Gallery Restaurant & Lounge
1115 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 301.589.2555

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
Tel: 202.667.7960

Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: 202.337.4141

Feedback...I Need It...

I know I haven't posted for a couple days. I was busy working on some other things as well as taking time to go to some of these events. I'd really like to continue posting, but I need reader feedback.

Please leave comments. Or email me with events and I'll post them. But I need reader support. ..let me know what's going on!

So be cool like Bling Ling here and hit me up.

June 15th: Shop Till You Drop on U St.

Do you have a unique style? Do people always ask you were you get your one of a kind fashion pieces? Do you like shopping?

If you answered yes to any and all of these, then you need to head over to the Third Thursday Shopper Social held in the U St./Shaw neighborhood. There are a variety of sales going on for this event (which takes place the third thursday of every month). Some of the stores participating are Wild Women Wear Red, Pulp, Meeps, , Nana, Pink November and many more. So if you are in the mood to splurge, go check out some of the sales and then buy yourself a cupcake at CakeLove

If you are interested in more information, check out the Calendar page at MidCityLive. It lists some more of the promotions going on this Thursday.

(The addresses to all the above named shops can be found on their websites)

J. Dilla Tribute and Slum Village Show @ Pookies Gallery

On Tuesday, June 13, Pookies Gallery at Mirrors Lounge is hosting a concert and fundraiser for Maureen Yancey (aka Mama Dilla) and the J. Dilla Fund. Slum Village will be performing as part of the tribute as well as Asheru, W. Ellington Felton, Wayna, Bilal Salaam, and more. There will also be artwork done by AM Radio.

Tickets are $15 Advanced (can be purchased here) or $20 at the door. You can also get tickets at DJ Hut in DuPont Circle.

Mirrors Lounge
33 New York Ave., NE
Washington DC 20002

DJ Hut
2010 P St. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.659.2010/888.659.2010

"Can A Sista Rock A Mic?" Yes, Yes She Can: 06/13-06/18

Starting next Tuesday, a week long festival is gonna take DC by storm: The 2nd Annual Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Week.

Beginning on June 13th (Tuesday), the week kicks off with a blow out concert, "Beauty and the Beat" at DC's Five, just below DuPont Circle. Featuring Emoni Fela, Naima Jahmaal, Stacey Epps and Tanya Morgan, this show is sure to be one not to miss. It also features Empress and DJ Jav as well as the host for the evening, DC's own political war machine Head-Roc. Starts 8:30 PM Sharp. Tickets: $12

Now, just for clarification, Tanya Morgan (from above) ain't a "Sista"...it's actually three guys (surprise surprise): Vonpea, Ilwil and Brickbeats. They are part of the "Brothas Can Rock Too" special guests.

Here's a link to an aptly titled new track:

Tanya Morgan - Tanya Morgan is a Rap Group


On Friday, June 16th, the week continues with "The Remedy" at Red & Black Bar featuring DC's soulful Green Tea and Khamilian, VA's Kia El Amin, and NY's St. Juste. There is also an open mic hosted by Jamila of 80's Baby Productions. Starts 8 PM. Tickets: $10


The Festival continues Saturday, June 17th with "Summer Lovefest" at R&B Coffee, with Allison Carney of Solystik, Rhapsody with Tangible Truth, Princess of Contraversy with Triflava, Ebony Jackson, DJ Applejac, DJ Elise P, and DJ Fusion. There will also be art and spoken word by Watts 1965 and Nzingah, and the show is hosted by Big Sllim. Starts at 7 PM. Tickets: $10

The Grand Finale is gonna take place at the very posh Eighteenth Street Lounge on Sunday, June 18th (Father's Day). Performing at this show will be DC's own Afi (pronounced ah-FEE) and the UK's Julie Dexter. The show will also feature the amazing Dutch superproducer Nicolay spinning on the outside deck. This show is definitely gonna end the week with a bang!
Starts 7 PM. Tickets: $20.


Here's another MP3, this time from Afi. It's her latest single.

Afi - Baby, It's Cold Outside

You can get an all access pass to all the events at www.canasistarockamic.com that only costs $35, which is a pretty good price for all events.

(Now, I know most of you don't need to hear this from me, but keep in mind...all these places are pretty swanky. So dress appropriate! It's also really respectful to the performers.)

Five
1214 B 18th Street NW
Washington DC, 20036
Tel: 202.331.7123
Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)

Red & Black Bar
1212 H St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

R&B Coffee
1359 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002


Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

It's A "Coup" I Tells Ya!

On Monday, June 12th, at Black Cat, hip hop duo The Coup (Boots Riley and Pam The Funkstress) will be performing along with Iselyfe, T-Kash and The Poem-Cees. Tickets: $10

Here's an MP3 from The Coup

The Coup ft. Black Thought and Talib Kweli - My Favorite Mutiny

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
(Map)

SOLESPACE: Sneaker/MySpace/World Cup Party

Tonight (June 9th), sneakers heads (such as myself) will be ecstatic to hear about SoleSpace, the World Cup Kick Off Sneaker Party being held at Home Ultrabar. This event is presented by Panorama Productions, The Sneaker Suite, and Jav D. & Masoud A. It's also the first sneaker/MySpace party and hopefully, it won't be the last. The Sneaker Suite is a DC based group that focuses on sneaker appreciatio, which is, indeed, pretty limited.

Doors open at 9 PM. There's an open bar from 9-11 PM and if you buy a bottle of Belvedere, you can get a bottle of Moet White for FREE. Just cause you are a "baller" like that. OOH TV will be there filming the party as well as the tons of guests who are going to be there.

Dress to impress with your freshest, flyest (and CLEANEST) kicks! No Timbs/work boots, no shorts...basically don't leave the house lookin' like slob. Dress nice.

Tickets: Ok, this is a little messed up, but if you are 18+, it's $20. If you are 21+, it's FREE all night long. That's right. Just like Lionel Richie said.

Home Ultra Bar
911 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 202.638.4663 (For Table Bookings)
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red Line)

Weekend Events: June 9th - 10th

This weekend is jam packed with all sorts of exciting things to do in DC.

Friday June 9th:

If you are in Georgetown around 7 PM, go check out local band Height of Fashion playing at the Levi's store. There have been quite a few shows at the Levi's store lately, as well as the Puma and Adidas stores. I'll keep you posted on more shows like this in the future. Tickets: FREE

Go to U St. tonight and check out some of the area clubs. Start off at Velvet Lounge where the Dance Party, the Alphabetical Order, Bound By Substance and The Sentiment are playing a show. (I posted about this a few days ago) Then continue over to U-Turn where you can hear some hip hop and reggae being spun by Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Ishmasters & DJ Cam-One. Tickets: Velvet Lounge: $TBA at Door, U-Turn: Free I believe.

One of DC's longest running clubs is shutting down. Nation is finally closing down for good. So go celebrate one of the last parties this weekend. Tonight is the Halloween in June party, so pick out your favorite costume and go dressed as something really outrageous. DJs Steve Lawler and Digital will be providing house, electro and drum and bass tips while DJs Tittsworth AND Crisis will be in the Rubik Room playing booty/bass/funk/Baltimore club. For more info, go to Buzz Life Tickets: $20 presale.


Saturday, June 10th:

Have kids? Have grandkids? Want t0 spend time with them? Then take 'em to Most Valuable Kids Day on Saturday, June 10th in DC. At the home of Eunice and Sergant Shriver, this event will give your kid the chance to hang out, play and talk sports with GMU Head Coach Jim Larranga, Fox Sports' Dave Feldman, the Maryland Mens National Champion Soccer Team, and various other local celebrities. Time: 1-4 PM. Tickets: Kids: $35 Adults: $60 Family Package: $150 (2 Adults and 2 Kids). For event ticket order forms, gor to the Most Valuable Kids Website

At DC9, bands Metropolitan, Let's French and Deleted Scenes will be playing. Doors open 9 PM. Tickets: $8

Here are some MP3s:

Metropolitan - Here or There

Let's French - Boys and Girls

At Velvet Lounge, go check out Hello Tokyo,Death By Sexy, and Porsches on the Autobahn. Tickets: $ At Door.


Once again, one of the last parties happening at Nation this weekend is Velvet, Nation's very famous gay dance night. Falling right in time with DC's Pride Week, this party should definitely be one to remember. Tickets: $10 from 10-11 PM, $20 after 11 PM.


If you want to hear about Sunday's events, check back tomorrow...right now I need to take a break!


DC9
1940 9th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.483.5000

The Levi's® Store - Georgetown
3263 M Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20007

Nation
1015 Half Street, S.E.
Washington DC, 20003
Tel: 202.554.1500


The Shriver Home
(see Information/Order Form on website)

U-Turn
1942 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20001


Velvet Lounge
915 U Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.462.3213
Metro: U ST./Cordozo (Green Line)

Girl, you best believe it is that time of year again!

It's PRIDE WEEK folks! Yes, that's right. And you know now that the ban on gay marriage has been defeated, there will be something more to celebrate. So bust out those 14 inch stiletto platforms that you bought and then had no where to wear them.

Though there have been events already going on during the week, the most important events are taking place this weekend. First, on Saturday, June 10th, there is the fabulous, fabulous Pride Parade. Starting around 6:30 PM, the parade will take off at 23rd and P St. It will make its way around DuPont Circle, over to 14th St. and finally stop at Thomas Circle.

On Sunday, June 11th, The Capital Pride Street Festival is going on, with music, food, art and tons of people. This year, there is an all star line up of singers performing, including singers Thelma Houston, CeCe Peniston, fomer American Idol contestent Kimberley Locke, and DC native Rachel Panay.

So go out, grab a camera, get some friends and have a good time!

More Art!

Cause everybody needs more culture. And this time it's political!

Opening on Friday, June 9th at the Provisions Library is the exhibition "Drawing Back: Cartoon Critiques of America". The first part of the show is entitled "Why Do They Hate Us?" and looks at how the international media views the US. The second part is an exhibit of the political posters by local DC artist Mike Flugennock

If you have been to the Provisions Library yet, then you're really missing out. It's a really awesome gallery space as well as a really awesome library filled with informative books on cultural studies, activism and all sorts of other cool things.

Get Some Culture In Ya' Baby!

Art is really in the eye of the beholder. Modern artists use all kinds of mediums for their works. Wood...porcelin...chewing gum...you name it and some artist has probably used it.

But few actually can create pieces that amaze the art world any more. One of the few is Chakaia Booker. The New Jersey-ite has been dubbed "The Rubber Queen" because all her sculptures are made entirely out of industrial strength natural and synthetic rubber.

Now, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts has put on "Forefront: Chakaia Booker" which has been open since May. Booker even had a special report about her work on channel 9 local news.

So if you're feeling artsy, go check it out. And support modern art! Tickets: $5

National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202.783.5000
Toll Free: 1.800.222.7270

Want To Go To A Movie For Free?

What if I told you it was Jack Black's new movie Nacho Libre?

You can pick up free passes to an advanced screening of Nacho Libre at M & M Appliance in DC. The screening is on Tuesday, June 13th.

M & M Appliance
6201 Blair Rd NW
Washington, DC 20011
Tel: 202.882.7100

6-6-6

The Omen opens today. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Thicke Wants To Love DC

Tomorrow (Tuesday June 6th), sponsored by Mad Power UnitRobin Thicke will be performing at Avenue in DC. The blue eyed soul singer supposedly has an album dropping soon, so maybe this is him warming up for a full length tour. Keep in mind that Thicke has released a bunch of singles and there is still no sign of a full length album. According to the flyer, Thicke's album is called "The Evolution of Robin Thicke."




At any rate, to get you in the mood, here's an MP3

Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell - I Wanna Love U Girl

Do Some Readin': Book Events This Week

Everyone's favorite fashionista/CNN news reporter Anderson Cooper is going to be at Olsson's Books and Records in Arlington on Wednesday, June 7th. He will be discussing and signing his book Dispatches From The Edge. This event is FREE and starts at 7 PM. You may want to get there early, because this will probably be a really popular event.



Olsson's Books and Records
2111 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA
Tel: 703.525.4227

This Week In Events: 06/05-06/09

June 6th (Tuesday) is a busy day. First off, Blondie and The New Cars will be performing at Wolf Trap as part of their Road Rage Tour 2006. Tickets: $42/$25 (It's one of those Loge vs Lawn things).


Hillbilly rockers Butros Butros are playing at Iota Club and Cafe on June 6th. Tickets are $10

Also on June 6th, wannabe 70's rockers Wolfmother will be performing at the Black Cat. NOTE: This show is sold out. So if you still want to go...see the guy in the alley. Tickets: Were $13, but bootleg, who knows how much they'll cost.

This Wednesday (June 7th) at DC9, DC Griots is having their "Ladies First" night at DC9, featuring Kahli Celeste, Sienna Joy, DJ Earth 1ne, The First Ladies DJ Collective, the amazing Green Tea (that girl can sing) and Skilled Hands as well as a live art exibition by Decoy. DC Griots, for those of you who don't know, is one of the few regular shows that showcases local talent and keeps DC's Hip Hop and Soul scene on it's toes. Oh yeah, and Tickets: $2

Thursday, June 8th, Neo-Soulite Van Hunt is playing for the first time at Black Cat. This show, put on by DC's "Power" Promoter MN8 (aka Mark Powers), has been a long time coming. Van Hunt never played DC...now all of a sudden he's doing three shows here in just a matter of months. Tickets: $18 This show is now CANCELLED. Damn bastards!


On Friday, June 9th, Velvet Lounge has The Dance Party, The Alphabetical Order, Bound By Substance and The Sentiment. Where they are going to put everyone for that show, I have no idea. Tickets: $whatever they charge at the door.



Iota Club and Cafe
2832 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: 703.522.8340

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
Tel: 202.667.7960

DC9
1940 9th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.483.5000


Velvet Lounge
915 U Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.462.3213
Metro: U ST./Cordozo (Green Line)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Tel (General Information): 703.255.1900
Tel (Ticket Information): 703.255.1868

Go Check This Out: District B13

So, I am a huge fan of Le Parkour, the French art of free movement. Now while I can't do it myself (though I would totally love to), I do enjoy watching it on the screen.

If you are, in this sense, like me, then get your butts in gear because the first ever film featuring Le Parkour was released this weekend.

District B13, a highly intense French action flick, is playing at the AMC Loews theaters in both Shirlington and Georgetown. The film, which takes place in the year 2010, looks at the possibilities of what could happen to the "banlieues" or suburbs of Paris if France's racism continues.

Starring parkour creator David Belle, this film features lots of martial arts, parkour and some hot sexy French people. It's the perfect date movie: Subtitles and foreign film status for the ladies and action packed blood and gore for the guys. The acting and script may not be that great, but does that really matter on a Sunday afternoon?


AMC Loews Cineplex Shirlington
2772 S. Randolph Road,
Arlington, VA
Tel: 703.671.0910 #801

AMC Loews Theatres Georgetown
3111 K St. NW
Washington, DC
Tel: 202.342.6441 #821

For DC Heads...

If y'all Hip Hop heads want a treat tonight, then head over to Velvet Lounge where D en ‘D Productions are putting on the "2D1H" Show featuring Edo G, Enoch, Kev Brown, Flex Mathews, and more at Velvet Lounge.

Now this is a showcase of some of DC talent as well as out of towners. Edo G. has worked with DJ Premier (of Gangstarr) and other talents in the Hip Hop Industry. This is one of his rare shows, not just in DC but (to my understanding) ever.

In addition to Edo G., there is Kev Brown, one of DC's finest. Quiet and shy-like until he gets up on the stage, Kev knows how to keep people on their feet. Also on the list is Flex Mathews, the Out of Work Superhero who was rated one of URB Magazine's 100 to watch in 2005.

Here are a couple MP3s for your listening pleasure. I couldn't find a whole lot, but I did find a few.

Flex Mathews - Catwoman
Enoch - Rasta Imposter (LIVE)


I hope these links work.

If you want to hear more of Kev Brown's music, then you can go to his website or go to his MySpace. As for the Edo G., I couldn't find any websites or links to his music. If you know any, leave a comment and a link.

Velvet Lounge
915 U Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.462.3213
Metro: U ST./Cordozo (Green Line)

Goings On In DC: 06/03/06

Closing Party for “In Black and White” at MOCA DC Contemporary Art Space. Now, it doesn't say anything about the closing on the website for the exhibit, but on the MOCA website (link above) it says the closing is on FRIDAY June 3rd. So either someone didn't have a calendar in front of them, or the closing was yesterday. Call ahead before you drop in.

MOCA DC
1051 31st St NW
(Canal Square in the heart of Georgetown)
Washington, DC
(Here's a map)
Tel: 202.342.6230

Look Out Baltimore! Blueprint and RJD2 Are Comin' Your Way!

Tonight at Sonar, Rhymesayers Entertainment Presents Blueprint and RJD2 w/ special guest One Be Lo. (Tickets: $15)

Ok, this might actually be a show worth trekking to B’More for. If I didn't already feel so tired from last night at Wonderland, I'd consider going. If y'all haven't heard Blueprint and RJD2, then y'all need to step your game up. RJD2 is one of the hottest DJs out there and has been doin' his thing for a while. So for your viewing pleasure, here's the video for his song "1976."




Sonar
407 East Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410.327.8333
(Go to website above for directions)

What's Goin' On? June 2nd 2006

Capital City Meets Charm City with The Bonapartes, Two if by Sea and The Hard Tomorrows at Black Cat. Tickets: $10 (Map To Black Cat here)

For those of you who like mainstream rap and big clubs, T.I. and Young Juc are performing at Love (Formerly Dream) Tickets: $20

Telegraph with The Ceders and Soft Complex at Iota Club and Cafe. Tickets: $10

Iota Club and Cafe
2832 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: 703.522.8340

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
Tel: 202.667.7960

Love The Club
1350 Okie St. N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: 202.636.9030

DJ Eurok @ Wonderland TONIGHT

Wonderland is one of the DC hotspots that people don't seem to really know about. They have great djs spin there on a regular basis...DJs Tittsworth, Dave Nada and others play there on a regular basis.

One said DJ is Peace Justice Universal aka DJ Eurok. As someone who has been in the DC music scene for a while, Eurok knows what to play when and where and always has a great collection of beats. You can check him out at his website (above) or at his MySpace



Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St. NW, Washington, DC 20010
Tel: 202-232-5263
Metro: Columbia Heights (Green Line)

For your going out pleasure

This blog has been created for those in search of doing something interesting any day of the week. It will hopefully be a good way of keeping those of you in the Washington DC/Baltimore area informed on what's going on in your city. Music, art, shows, whatever...we got it here.