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The 5pm Post – DC Record Fair on Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

26 Record Dealers, 1 Tee Shirt Dealer, 1 Rep of the Historic Globe Poster Company, 1 Artist (Designed this Record Fair Poster)
DJs as usual. Here’s the DJ schedule:

11-12 Lipstick DJs: DJ Jennder & BYT’s William Alberque
12-1 Jon Meyers (TVD)
1-2 Ed the Metaphysical
2-3 Nitekrawler
3-4 DJ Smudge
4-5 DJ Mojo Gogo

Also as usual, we’ll have drinks and other refreshments on site.

Fair Location: A BYT/Art Whino/Vitamin Water Space-takeover (2213-2217 14th St. NW)
Show Date & Time: Saturday June 4th,11am-5pm
Door Fee for customers: $5 from 11am-12pm, $2 from 12pm-5pm

The 5pm Post – Concert at DC9 on Thursday, June 2nd to benefit 826DC

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

Monument Fest’s One Year Birthday Celebration to Benefit 826DC
Date: Thursday, June 2

Location: DC9 (9th and U)

Time: Doors open at 8:00 pm

Tickets: $15 in advance (available at http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/14148.aspx) and $17 at the door.

The Cause: All proceeds will go to 826DC, the local affiliate of Dave Egger’s creative writing nonprofit organization. The organization is dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

The Headliner: Guards is the latest project of Richie James Follin, former frontman of The Willowz and current member of buzz band Cults. Guards makes a slightly warped version of 60s pop and classic rock with big hooks and spacey atmospherics. The band has garnered attention from Pitchfork, Altered Zones, and The Guardian UK, among others. Everything Guards has recorded so far can be streamed at its bandcamp page. For for more information check out its Windish Agency page.

The Other Headliner: Xylos makes sleek and infectious synth-pop, or as the New York Times puts it “iPad commercial” music. The band just released its full-length debut, recorded by Yeasayer and Chairlift producer Britt Myers. Stream some songs here.

The Opener: Monument co-founder Brandon Minow will kick the night off with a rare solo performance.
The Beer: Award-winning California brewery Lagunitas has donated a ton of delicious beer, which we will be selling for very cheap, with proceeds to 826DC.

About Monument: The Monument Music and Arts Festival engages bands and their fans in forward-thinking causes. In the past year, it has raised awareness – and $15,000 – for local nonprofits such as We Are Family, Dreams for Kids, DC Greenworks and Citizen Effect.

Great Marching Band on Wed. Night in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Did anyone else talk about this awesome marching band that was roaming the streets around 7pm Wednesday night? I saw them on 9th st by the convention center, and they were headed toward Chinatown.”

Awesome! Anyone know who more about them?

Judging Restaurants – Bayou

By Prince Of Petworth

Bayou is located at 2519 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Their Web site says:

“For world class live music, New Orleans inspired cooking, and that laid back Big Easy vibe, there’s only one place in Washington DC to go. Located at 2519 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, just steps from the Foggy Bottom metro, Bayou brings together the award winning cuisine of executive chef Rusty Holman, hand crafted New Orleans cocktails, and a rotating line-up of both local and national recording artists. With two funky floors of dining and dancing, Bayou suits any occasion. Whether it’s grabbing a quick po’boy at lunch, sitting down to a three course dinner, watching the game with a cold Abita, or grooving the night away in our intimate concert space, Bayou is DC’s number one spot to laissez les bons temps rouler.”

You can see their menu here. In addition to the food – how’s the music?

U Street Music Hall Launching New Menu Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of Pork Belly Donut by Sean O’Grady via tittsworth

U Street Music Hall is located at 1115 U St NW.

From an email:

This Saturday the U Street Music Hall in Washington, DC, is revamping
its menu in celebration of the new Tittsworth + Alvin Risk EP – “Two
Strokes Raw”

Chef Erik-Bruner Yang of Toki Underground has worked tirelessly to
re-envision U Street Music Hall’s menu in time for this release party.
While existing favorites such as the grilled cheese, and the flagship
staple, the Pho Dog will still be on hand to sate party going palates,
several new centerpieces will be rolling out this Saturday:

Curry Chicken Ramen Brat– A spicy Bratwurst stuffed with Japanese
curry chicken and topped with curry lemon kewpie mayo, fried shallots
and cilantro served on a toasted bun

Sloppy Cho– A Chasu pork sloppy joe served on a toasted bun with Toki
made barbeque sauce and topped with cilantro

Pork Belly Donut– house cured thick bacon served between two grilled
glazed donuts

There is a full post with more in depth information plus tantalizing
photos on Tittsworth’s website here.

Month long Uncapped Live Art/Music/Bar/Lounge Space at 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Introducing Uncapped Live from Jeff Martin on Vimeo.

“Dear PoP,

I saw the George’s Carryout at 14th and Florida (next to the old Latino Auto Sale) is gone and some guy was painting a pretty cool sign/mural in the little alcove entrance. Any idea what is going in this spot?”

I’ve been getting tons of emails asking what’s going on at the corner of 14th and Florida Ave, NW in the old DDOT space next to George’s Carryout.

Normally I reserve the type of excitement I’m about to exhibit for the annoucement of a new Dunkin Donuts, IHOP or a Chipotle but since the event is sponsored by vitaminwater I don’t think I’ll lose my pro-chain street cred…

I was lucky enough to get a tour of the space yesterday and it is freaking amazing. It wasn’t even 100% completed but it blew my mind. It kinda reminded me of a combination of artomatic and the old party space at 14th and T St, NW that is now the Room and Board. The space is huge and there is super cool art everywhere. (Lots more photos after the jump.)

Here’s a bit of a description from an email:

we are taking over a 20,000+ square feet plus space on 14th street and opening the doors for a month of music, fashion, art, film, comedy and action sports events. the idea behind vitaminwater® uncapped LIVE is to provide the D.C community (and fans of the vitaminwater® brand) with a place to engage with emerging bands, artists, athletes and friends to showcase all of the amazing lifestyle and culture that is emerging in our nation’s capital. we have partnered with Brightest Young Things and Art Whino to program an unbelievable music, entertainment and arts calendar and we are really looking forward to having all of you join us throughout the month for one or multiple events.

And here’s the schedule so far:

uncappedLIVESchedule

The space will be open from May 19th – June 17th, 2011 (6 days a week closed on Mondays.) If you just want to see the G40 art exhibit the hours are:

Open Hours: Tuesday & Thursdays: 5 – 10pm,
Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm – 11pm
Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
Mondays: Closed

The first event kicks off Friday May 20th: “Fatback DJs bring 3 of their parties into one space: FATBACK classic/ TENDERLOIN (slow jams in the lounge) / QUE SERA (garage rock in the garage). 10pm. FREE”

If you don’t go for an official event (they’ll still have bars and music and more – check the schedule above) you gotta just stop by to check it out. It is one of the most unique spaces I’ve ever seen with over 220 amazing artists displayed.

A taste of the artists after the jump. (more…)

Win 2 Tickets to Soundbites at 9:30 Club this Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Su 5/22
SOUNDBITES – Music * Food * Change
A Benefit for DC Central Kitchen
Trouble Funk • The Pietasters • Ra Ra Rasputin • DJ lil’e
and food tastings from area restaurants including:
Jaleo • Taylor Gourmet • Rappahannock Oysters • Radius Pizza • Harry’s Smokehouse • Policy • Indique • Cork • Mandu • District 2 • D.C. Empanadas • Evening Star Café and more!
5:00 PM Doors
$40
Tickets available here.

As always, just let me know why you want to go in the comments and I’ll pick a winner Friday.

The 5pm Post – Solly’s U Street Tavern presents The Sollid Metal Air Guitar Contest this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

From the event’s Facebook page:

Come on out Friday at 5pm and Hang out with Brandon and Jeff from DC Brau for happy hour and then get some practice for the 2011 Air Guitar championships come to DC in june by jamming out on Solly’s stage on FRIDAY THE 13th. In honor of this notorious date…..THERE WILL BE METAL.

DC BRAU will be giving away prizes in many categories. See flyer for details.

Rules
Official rules of competition

SOLLID METAL obeys almost the same rules set forth by the Air Guitar World Championships:

– Each performance is played to 2 minutes (120 sec.) of a song

– The 120 seconds can start anywhere in the song

– The instrument must be invisible & be a guitar, i.e. air drums not allowed

– Air roadies are allowed, but must leave the stage before the performance

– Back-up bands (air or real) are not allowed

US Air Guitar contests each consist of two rounds:

– Round 1 (freestyle): each competitor performs to a song of their choice

– Round 2 (compulsory): top competitors from round 1 perform surprise song

Petworth Jazz Project Kicks Off this Saturday, Petworth Market Fundraiser this Wed.

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The first Petworth Jazz Project will be kicking off this Saturday, May 14th, at 6:45. Show will end at sunset. Saturday’s show features The Jolley Brothers featuring Christie Deshield. DJ set by The Unknown.”

The Petworth Community Market (PCM) will hold a fundraiser to support the hiring of a market manager for the 2011 season and efforts to expand market accessibility to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) recipients through the purchase of an Electronic Benefits Machine (EBT) and creation of a benefits matching fund program. The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm at Domku Bar & Café at 821 Upshur St. NW. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction, raffle, drink specials, photo portrait booth, and DJ. Suggested entry donation is $10. To purchase tickets or to make a general donation to the cause, please visit: here.

Located along the 4100 block of Ninth Street, NW, at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street, PCM will open for its second season on May 20, 2011, and will run every Friday from 4 PM to 8 PM through September 30, 2011.

PCM is still recruiting farm vendors, artists and crafters for the weekly markets. For additional details or to download a vendor application, visit www.petworthmarket.org.

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