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(08/14/08 4:00am)
Although going to the monuments at night is cool, you can only do it so many times before it loses its mystique. And as awesome as the Smithsonian museums are, they, too, tend to become a little boring after awhile. Have no fear, though. Beyond the staple diet of monuments and museums, the District houses an array of events and restaurants to keep even the most veteran Washingtonians enticed. Below is just a sample of the typical AU haunts.MUSIC MAVENS 9:30 clubWHERE: 815 V St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) HOURS: Vary PRICE RANGE: $12-$78 From indie bands to '80s rock, the 9:30 club carries a show schedule that appeals to every taste. Tickets are cheap and the venue offers fans the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the talent. Kennedy Center WHERE: 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (blue and orange lines) HOURS: Vary PRICE RANGE: Free to $600 For a night of sophistication, the Kennedy Center hosts symphonies, ballets, operas and the occasional pop-rocker. For those on a strict budget, the Millennium Stage hosts free shows from traditional chamber ensembles to folk dancing to pop culture every night at 6 p.m. The Rock and Roll Hotel WHERE: 1353 H St. N.E. METRO: Union Station (red line) HOURS: 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m. PRICE RANGE: Free to $20 For local indie talent, check out this bar and stage. Don't be fooled by the name, the venue is one tiny room where the talent intermixes with the crowd. SUPER SHOPPING Eastern Market WHERE: Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue S.E. METRO: Eastern Market (blue and orange lines) HOURS: Sat-Sun: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. An open-air venue, the market sells fresh fruit and vegetables and homemade arts and crafts. Within the gated fence is what can only be described as an international flea market. MUNCHIES PAST MIDNIGHT The Diner WHERE: 2459 18th St. N.W. METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (red line) HOURS: 24 hours a day PRICE RANGE: Entrees under $14 Hidden among dive bars and nightclubs, this spot is exactly what the name suggests. The Diner carries the ambiance of a lounge but its menu stays true to its mom-and-pop heritage. Tastee DinerWHERE: 7731 Woodmont Ave. N.W. Bethesda, Md.METRO: Bethesda (red line)HOURS: 24 hours a dayPRICE RANGE: Entrees under $12If you're looking for an authentic diner, Tastee Diner is where to go. With a range of standard diner fare, it's worth sidling up to the counter with the regulars.THE SWEETER SIDE OF THE CITY Sticky Fingers Bakery WHERE: 1370 Park Road N.W. METRO: Columbia Heights (green and yellow lines) HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PRICE RANGE: $4- $11 Check out this bakery for coffee with a humanitarian twist. This all-vegan café extends its agenda beyond the menu: They refuse service to anyone wearing fur. Bottom line: this bakery makes a latte that's worth putting away the mink coat for. Café Bonaparte WHERE: 1522 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. METRO: Use 30, 31, 32, 36, 37 buses on the Wisconsin Avenue lineHOURS: Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. PRICE RANGE: Entrees are $7 to $22 The Parisian creperie and coffee shop offers a sweet and savory menu filled with specialty coffees and inventive cocktails. This plush café is the perfect location for a weekend brunch that won't break the bank. Georgetown CupcakeWHERE: 1209 Potomac St. N.W.METRO: Use 30, 31, 32, 36, 37 buses on the Wisconsin Avenue lineHOURS: Sun: noon-5 p.m.; Mon: closed; Tues-Fri: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.PRICE RANGE: Cupcakes $2.75 eachOne of several specialty cupcake boutiques popping up around the city, Georgetown Cupcake offers 12 varieties of cupcake on any given day. $2.75 is a bargain for a single cupcake after a long day of shopping in Georgetown.Staff writer Kristen Powell contributed to this story.
(04/28/08 4:00am)
Monday, April 28
(03/31/08 4:00am)
Monday, March 31
Walking Tour: "The Blossom
Secrets Stroll"
10 a.m.-noon
WHERE: National Mall
METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines)
INFO: Go on a guided walking tour that reveals the stories and secrets behind the cherry trees. The tour will meet outside the Smithsonian Metro station. Guides will be wearing blue and green Washington Walks badges and carrying blue parasols. This event costs $10 and does not require reservations.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-484-1565.
(03/03/08 5:00am)
Monday, March 3
(02/28/08 5:00am)
CAMPUS
Former Planned Parenthood President to speak in Ward
(02/28/08 5:00am)
Thursday, February 28
"From the Streets to the Gallery: How Contemporary Art Is Being Influenced by the Urban Experience"
6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, room 151
INFO: New York curators Marc and Sara Schiller present a visual lecture on graffiti art and the role it plays in the contemporary art scene. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Rachel Friedmann at mussum@american.edu.
(02/18/08 5:00am)
Monday, Feb. 18
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Thursday, Feb. 7
Flamenco Dance on Stage: Starring You
7 and 9 p.m.
WHERE: George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium
730 21st St. N.W.
METRO: Foggy Bottom (blue and orange lines)
INFO: Learn how to dance the sassy flamenco with the first class of the night for beginners and the second for those with a little bit more experience. The cost of admission includes a reception with wine and cheese before class. The teachers also recommend wearing nonrubber soled shoes.
COST: $20
(02/04/08 5:00am)
Monday, Feb. 4
Lecture - "Reflections from South Africa: Libraries and Societal Change"
Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: The Library of Congress, Mumford Room, James Madison Building (sixth floor), 101 Independence Ave. S.E.
METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines)
INFO: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' President-elect Ellen R. Tise will present this lecture aas part of the library's "African American History Month." The Office of Workforce Diversity's African and Middle Eastern Division, the Library of Congress Professional Association and the Center for the Book are sponsoring this event. Admission is free.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5479.
(01/31/08 5:00am)
Thursday Jan. 31
Ed Hamilton
7 p.m.
WHERE: Olsson's Books & Records - Dupont Circle
1307 19th St. N.W.
METRO: Dupont Circle (red line)
INFO: Hamilton reads from his book, "Legends of the Chelsea Hotel: Living with the Artists and Outlaws of New York's Rebel Mecca." The book details the electric pull of this infamous hotel.
COST: Free
(01/28/08 5:00am)
Monday, Jan. 28
(01/24/08 5:00am)
D.C. cab fares will start $1 lower than originally decided in a plan Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced at a press conference Jan. 16.
(01/24/08 5:00am)
Thursday, Jan. 24
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 9:30 club, 815 V St. N.W.
METRO: U Street-Cardozo (green and yellow lines)
INFO: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist come together for an electric, live mixing show.
COST: $35
(12/03/07 5:00am)
Monday, Dec. 3
Film: "The Concert for Bangladesh"
7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Pickford Theater, James Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E.
METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines)
INFO: View a film of George Harrison's first solo concert at Madison Square Garden. The film also features Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. Admission is free.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5677.
(11/29/07 5:00am)
The women's basketball team played two strong games this past weekend at the University of Rhode Island Tournament, falling just short of a win against West Virginia Friday and defeating Brown University Saturday.
(11/29/07 5:00am)
Thursday, Nov. 29
(11/15/07 5:00am)
The women's basketball team could not build off its season-opening win, falling Tuesday to Virginia Commonwealth University 71-38.
(11/12/07 5:00am)
Monday, Nov. 12
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Monday, Nov. 5
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Monday, Oct. 29
