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Stacy Brooks at Tropicalia (Sunday Blues Dance):

“Capital Blues invites you to another awesome Sunday night dance to liven up your weekend!

We’re featuring the phenomenal sensation STACY BROOKS, one of the most recognized and energetic leaders of the DC Blues scene.

Singing since the age of 5, Stacy has torn up stages across the country. She’s a powerful presence, and pushes you to get up and dance. For a taste of Stacy’s voice, check out her site.

When: Sunday, August 11th
Time: 7:00 pm- beginner blues lesson taught by the excellent Kelly Pavao. 8:00pm — Stacy starts!
Where: Tropicalia on 14th Street NW and U street.
How much: $10 (lesson is free!)”

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Story League Sings 2: Bad Girls:

“The Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
August 9, 2013 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

New Cast! New Stories! New Songs! New Surprises!

True stories from real life, paired humorously with pop songs sung LIVE by the BAD GIRL storytellers, backed by DC’s beloved HariKaraoke Band. Stories of legal brothels and secret brothels, backstabbing in the competitive-karaoke world, bank robber fetishes, women on the run and women who are hungry, and much more. Which songs? That’s a surprise! Is it just singing and stories? Oh, that’s a surprise too!

Tickets $15 pre-sale (www.storyleague.org or Black Cat DC box office, 14th and S Streets, WDC), $20 day of show.”

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ALT-COMEDY NIGHT AT MEEPS!

“Calling all comedy lovers, fashion fans, and everyone in between! We’re bringing the laughs to the MEEPS stage on Thursday, August 8th at 9pm courtesy of Adam Friedland + his local comedian pals + a special novelty set by DJ C-Rob (Vitamin C, Future Times crew & discogs). Click here for a brief preview.

*Thursday, August 8th @ 9pm* ($5 suggested donation)

FASHION ISN’T FUNNY, a night of alt-comedy presented by Adam Friedland

MEEPS, 2104 18th St NW, Adams Morgan, Washington, DC”

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Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

From the Washington Post:

“The Washington Post Co. agreed Monday to sell its flagship newspaper to Amazon.com founder and chief executive Jeffrey P. Bezos, ending the Graham family’s stewardship of one of America’s leading news organizations after four generations.

Bezos, whose entrepreneurship has made him one of the world’s richest men, will pay $250 million in cash for The Post and affiliated publications.”

One for the Bay Social Hour with The Nature Conservancy:

“Start: August 7, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
1652 K Street NW

Meet staff from The Nature Conservancy and the Oyster Recovery Partnership to learn about their oyster restoration project on the Chesapeake Bay. The reef they are building in Harris Creek will be larger than the National Mall in DC! A portion of the proceeds from the sales of oysters during the restaurant’s happy hour will be contributed to this project.”

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I am Eye presents: “Wet Streets at Night”:

“Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library
3160 16th Street NW
August 3, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: Free

I am Eye are a group of film makers who film locally. The independent forum is back for a showing of Paul Bishow’s film of a fictional punk band in DC. Features HR (as the drummer), and footage of Tru Fax, Enzymes and others at Madams Organ. Filmed and shown in Super 8mm. 1980.

Join us at the Mount Pleasant Library on the meeting room on the main floor for a premiere screening of “Wet Streets at Night”.

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The Color of Night: Scott Davis – Opening Reception:

“mad momos
3605 14th Street, NW
Start: August 2, 2013 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: Free

mad momos is proud to present photographs by DC area photographer, Scott Davis. Please join us for the opening reception to enjoy the photos, meet the photographer and sip on complimentary California Champagne.

What is the color of night? It is indigo, it is fluorescent cyan, it is neon reds, yellows and blues. It is sodium-vapor pink, and glowing incandescent orange. It is all of the above, filled in with the colors of your imagination. It is the color of time slowed down, motion blurred, things and people half-seen through their background, perceptions distorted.”

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From the folks at the Red Derby (3718 14th Street, NW):

D.A.S.H. Day at Derby

this Sunday, August 4th, Derby will be hosting our annual

D.A.S.H. DAY — from 11 am (when we open for brunch) till close at 2 am

we will have a list of beers from which to select, with 100% of proceeds from those beers to be donated to our back-to-school drive for the kids who live at D.A.S.H. (District Alliance for Safe Housing) — the purpose of the drive is to provide the D.A.S.H. kids with backpacks and school supplies – for more information about D.A.S.H. see dashdc.org (D.A.S.H. provides housing for moms and kids who are victims of domestic violence)

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DC Cocktail History and Culture Class at Vinoteca:

Vinoteca
1940 11th St NW
July 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$50 plus tax

Join mixologist Horus Alvarez as he takes the class through the history and culture of DC cocktails at U Street’s Vinoteca. The class will cover cover cocktail-making basics, explore DC’s cocktail culture before and after prohibition, highlight locally-made spirits such as Green Hat Gin and Wasmund’s Whisky and showcase the cocktails Washington is drinking now. Class members will enjoy four different cocktails—including DC’s signature cocktail, the Rickey— along with light food pairings from Executive Chef Lonnie Zoeller. The class is $50 per person plus tax. Space is limited! Please call (202)332-9463 or email [email protected] to make your reservation.

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Archaeology Festival:

Turkey Thicket Park
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
July 27, 2013 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free

Archaeology in the Community (AITC) is a DC-based education nonprofit dedicated to teaching students of all ages about how archaeology works and why it’s so important. On Sat. July 27th, AITC will be holding a public, kid-friendly festival at Turkey Thicket Park. Along with displays, artifacts and posters with fun ways engage, families will have opportunity to do mock excavations, while enjoying live music, face painting, and food from some of DC’s best food trucks. Anyone who loves archaeology, history, face painting and food trucks should stop by!

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