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Music Park: Ought @ Black Cat — 5/10/16

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Ought 15 Ought perform at the Black Cat on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

The first notes are a foreboding bassline. Drums drop in line. A guitar hums. Synths flare softly.

Sings Tim Darcy in his distinctive drawl: With the light coming down over your shoulders, saying, “What is that sensation?”

As “Beautiful Blue Sky” unfurls, it becomes more frenetic and the band scatter pieces of a life across the audience like a hyper-montage from a forgotten movie — war plane! condo! How’s the church? How’s the job?

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Around Town: Craft Beer Cellar Coming to DC @ H Street NE

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Jeremy Bailey
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Craft Beer CellarBeer is coming to H Street NE!

Update (7/26/16): The store on H Street will have it’s grand opening on August 6th from 10am to 10pm. There will be on-site tastings by DC Brau, Union Craft Brewing and Adroit Theory. Plus the first 50 customers will receive giveaways.

 

We like beer. And we like when new spaces open in DC to offer us even more beer.

Craft Beer Cellar is opening a new location on H Street (301 H St NE, Ste A). The chain, a brick and mortar beer delivery system, opened their first store five years ago, and are expanding rapidly across the country.

There are over 4,400 breweries in the US now, and the numbers just keep growing. There will be no dearth of beers to sell, now let’s hope the prices stay reasonable. Say no to DC beer prices!

Target date for opening is early to mid-July!

The new building is complete. The DCRA has approved their plans. Now they can work on the interior. The sign is beckoning. Now we wait…

The DC store is active on Twitter: @cbc_dc

Craft Beer Cellar

Contest: Win Dinner w/ Cyndi Lauper @ Wolf Trap, 6/1/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Cyndi Lauper and Boy George (Photo courtesy the artists)

Fans of Cyndi Lauper know the alt-diva released a new album of country covers, titled Detour, last Friday. And they may know she’s on tour now and coming to Wolf Trap on Wednesday, June 1. (Read our Parklife DC transcript of a press roundtable about the album and tour with Cyndi!)

But you may not know you have a chance to win tickets to the show and dinner with Cyndi Lauper and to meet her tourmate –- the one and only Boy George!

You can win this amazing prize by donating to Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund. In addition to dinner with Cyndi backstage at the Wolf Trap show, you can win other prizes:

  • Meet and Greet with Cyndi Lauper and Boy George backstage
  • Eat dinner with Cyndi and the crew and go to soundcheck
  • Get a backstage tour and a photo with Cyndi and Boy George
  • Watch the show from VIP seats
  • Airfare and 4-star hotel
  • Click here to place a bid (auction ends May 13)

You read that correctly: The auction ends in only two days -– on May 13.

The True Colors Fund, an organization co-founded by Cyndi, works to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. To donate and enter for chances to win exclusives, click here.

Additional packages include:

  • Digital Thank You Card from Cyndi and Boy George + 250 entries ($25 donation)
  • Double-Sided Coin (featuring Cyndi Lauper art) + 500 entries ($50 donation)
  • Be Un-YOU-sual T-Shirt (featuring exclusive design inspired by Lauper’s 1983 album) + 1,000 entries ($100 donation)
  • Cyndi Silhouette T-Shirt (featuring Lauper’s iconic pink hairdo) + 1,000 entries ($100 donation)
  • Signed Music Sheet for “True Colors” + 3,000 entries ($300 donation)
  • Social Shoutout from Cyndi herself + 5,000 entries to win ($500 donation)
  • Autographed Iconic Cyndi Outfit (worn on The Celebrity Apprentice) + 25,000 entries ($2,500)
  • Signed Microphone + Autographed Music Sheet for “True Colors” + 50,000 entries ($5,000 donation)

Regular seating for the concert is sold out, but you now have this once in a lifetime opportunity to go in style. Donate and win today!

Cyndi Lauper and Boy George
Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Wednesday, June 1
Show @8pm
Contest open!
All ages

Music Park: VinoFest Wine and Music Festival 2016 @ Yards Park — 5/7/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Vinofest 21 Jon Batiste leads Stay Human in a march across Yards Park during VinoFest on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Jon Batiste saw an opportunity, and he took it.

The natural-born band leader leapt from the stage and onto the field at VinoFest 2016, after he and his band Stay Human performed a full set of originals and classics. And they began to jam out in a spot first at stage right, but then they took advantage of the layout of the space around them.

Winding around the stage and between pavilions serving wine tastings, Jon Batiste and Stay Human led a merry parade across the field and back again, playing music all along.

For those who know Jon and Stay Human, this comes as no surprise as the band are famous for their “love riots” where they take their show to the streets or even the subways. All the same, the audience at VinoFest were delighted and enthusiastic at the prospect of interacting with Jon as he played his famous melodica and the band kept pace, playing right alongside him, in a little whirlwind of zippy musical activity.

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Around Town: NoMa Summer Screen @ Storey Park, Begins 6/1/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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NoMA Summer Screen

Every week, starting June 1st, and continuing for 13 weeks, feel free to head down to Storey Park in NoMa and catch an outdoor movie.

The first film will be the epic tale, Raiders of the Lost Ark. If only I was free that day.

Prince Tribute Alert! There will be a special summer screening of Purple Rain on June 7th (the only screening held on a Tuesday).

Movies start as sunset, but get there early with chairs or blankets, because it gets very busy! Doors at 7:00pm.

What movies can you see?

  • June 1: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
  • June 7: Special Screening of Purple Rain – Tuesday
  • June 8: Princess Bride (PG)
  • June 15: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
  • June 22: Jumanji (PG)
  • June 29: Fast Five (PG-13)
  • July 6: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (PG)
  • July 13: Life of Pi (PG)
  • July 20: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (PG-13)
  • July 27: E.T. (PG)
  • August 3: Apollo 13 (PG)
  • August 10: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)
  • August 17: Jurassic Park PG-13

NoMa Summer Screen Film Series
Storey Park (1005 First Street, NE)
Begins June 1 (through August 17) (Wednesdays)
7:00pm doors (Movie at sunset – around 8:30pm)
Free Admission (pay for food trucks)
All ages

Sports Park: D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls @ RFK Stadium, 5/13/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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D.C.-United---May-13

Season Record: 2-4-4 (10 points)

Your D.C. United were not inspired last Sunday, dropping a 2-0 game to NYC FC. Maybe they were too busy planning out gifts to give to their mothers.

The next home game is this Friday, May 13th, against the New York Red Bulls (the worst nickname in sports). The Red Bulls and United are tied for the 6th place spot in the Eastern Conference, so something has to give. Actually, I predict a draw.

In addition to soccer, this will be Star Wars night. Dress up! Get the force with you!

Buy your tickets here.

Audacious Assertion: Draw: United 1, Red Bulls 1

(My picks so far: 1-1)

 

Or find a future game from the season schedule.

MLS: New York Red Bulls at D.C. United
RFK Stadium
Friday, May 13, 2016
7:00pm
$20-55
All ages

Sports Park: The Nationals’ Homestand vs. the Tigers & Marlins, 5/9-15/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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Nationals vs. Phillies: 6/28/2015Stephen Strasburg pitches twice this week. See him both games.

11 things to look forward to this week with the Nationals playing at home.

  1. $1 Hotdogs on Tuesday, May 10th.
  2. A free finely crafted Bryce Harper bobblehead on Wednesday, May 11th.
  3. A 2nd place team glad not to be playing the Cubs anymore. Yikes, a 4-game sweep.
  4. A doubleheader on Saturday, May 14th!
  5. Free Budweiser T-shirts on Saturday. (for Game #1)
  6. Pups in the Park on Saturday. (for Game #2)
  7. Stephen Strasburg on the mound twice! (Monday and probably Saturday)
  8. $5 Beer (in the Budweiser Terrace) up until 35 minutes before first pitch.
  9. Calvin Coolidge joining the Racing Presidents. Six Commanders in Chief in one place!
  10. MLB All-Star Voting! http://mlb.mlb.com/was/fan_forum/all-star-ballot-offer/ (Hint: Vote only for Nationals players.)
  11. A possible Ichiro sighting (with the Marlins). He only needs 53 hits to reach 3,000!

Don’t Miss: VÉRITÉ @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 5/15/16

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Mickey McCarter
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VÉRITÉ (Photo by Chad Kamenshine)

Brooklyn electropop chanteuse Kelsey Byrne, aka VÉRITÉ, has released a new EP and she’s launching a tour at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Sunday, May 15.

The new five-track EP Living, released on May 6, pairs VÉRITÉ with a host of producers, including Stefan Graslund (Charli XCX), Tim Anderson (BANKS), and Peter Thomas (Betty Who). All of the songs, particularly the lead single “Constant Crush,” serve as strong showcases for VÉRITÉ’s sweeping voice and a fondness for putting unconventional twists in her soaring oohs and aahs.

Listen to the Living EP via Soundcloud:

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Previously, VÉRITÉ has released two well-received EPs — Echo and Sentiment. In commenting on the process behind the new EP, VÉRITÉ released the following statement:

“Living was written in the wake of ‘Sentiment’ and after the first tour. It was the first time I had been able to dedicate all of my time to the project and writing. If I’m being honest, it was really uncomfortable and oddly exhausting and forced me to over analyze my writing and process in a way I wasn’t used to. The EP takes these tiny moments and magnifies and over analyzes them until they are unrecognizable. The idea was to present an unadulterated look into how my mind works.

“Sonically, I tried to elevate and push away from what is traditionally ‘alternative electro pop’ or whatever labels I had been associated with. I worked with a different producer for each song, which in the beginning was unintentional but became a challenge. The goal was to tie in those conflicting perspectives to sound like one cohesive voice. Ultimately this started as an experiment in how to deal with and interact with time. Hoping that people can resonate with it in any way.”

Tickets are available online.

VÉRITÉ
w/ LOSTBOYCROW
Rock & Roll Hotel
Sunday, May 15
Doors @7pm
$14
All ages

Music Park: Born Ruffians @ Rock and Roll Hotel — 5/3/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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Born Ruffians thrill the crowd at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

The Born Ruffians descended on the Rock and Roll Hotel on May 3rd, and they want to thank you very much. Sorry, not really. They actually want you to eat shit, because they did it. And by “it”, they surely mean played an epic rock concert to the adoring fans. They did it and we were there with our shit-eating grins.

Touring for their fourth album, RUFF, the Born Ruffians were fully up to the task of rousing the decent sized crowd to dance and sing along. Those who braved their performance, a mere six months after their last appearance at the Rock and Roll Hotel, were rewarded with song after song brimming with memorable hooks and melodies, laden with a heavy dose of punk attitude.

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Food Park: Taste of 8th @ Barracks Row, 5/7/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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Taste of 8th

Come down to Barracks Row on Saturday, May 7th for the annual Taste of 8th food festival.

Local restaurants will serve samples (for $5) of their best or newest dishes.

Newer restaurants like Souk and Pineapple and Pearls will be serving, along with classics like Matchbox, Bayou Bakery, Lavagna, Belga Cafe and many more.

Get your tickets here.

Taste of 8th
Barracks Row (8th St SE)
Saturday, May 7
1-4pm
$5 per taste (or $20 for five)
All ages

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