Firefly Music Festival: July 20 – 22 [Dover, MD]
Firefly is being billed as the East Coast’s premier music experience. It offers 3 days of epic live shows, augmented dining and interactive entertainment.
Over 40 of rock and pop’s biggest acts will spend the weekend at The Woodlands, an 87-acre festival ground. Located in Dover, Delaware and steps from shopping, hotels, gaming and restaurants, The Woodlands are the ideal backdrop for a new summer tradition.
Artists to be excited for include The Killers, John Legend, Passion Pit, The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, Bassnectar, Lupe Fiasco, Girl Talk and ya… you get the point.
Artists | Food/Drink | Art/Amusement | Lodging/Transportation | Sustainability | Community
Get your Single Day Passes before they sell out!
Ultrabass at Ultrabar [07.11.12]
3D Productions Presents Ultrabass at Ultrabar
Wednesday, July 11
FREE EVENT
No dress code.Ages 18+
Doors 9PM
Instead of breaking pockets this week, we’re going old school—>FREE! We are going to start to introduce the styles of each genre more and there’s no better way to start off with Liquid DnB all night by some of the Bad boy’s in the D.M.V.
3D Productions continues every Wednesday night at Ultrabar with the best in DC nightlife. The drum n bass and dub step heavy Ultrabass at Ultrabar party in Washington D.C.
Main Floor:
Plus the DystRucXion dancers breaking it down!
For table reservations email @3dtables@gmail.com
The White Party – Fri 07.06.12 [Ultrabar]
A Night in White
What:
July White Party
When:
Friday July 6, 2012
Where:
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F Street NW
Washington DC, 20004
Extra Info:
-
Free Bottle of Champagne for:
– Groups of 6 (guys or girls)
– Wearing White
– 21+ - Ages: 18+
- Dress Code: All White
- Free entry w/ DC VIP pass
Additional Drink Specials:
- $6 Hurricanes
- $5 Soco & Lime shots
- $4 Corona
- $3 Bud Light
A night in white at Washington DC’s premiere, 5 level nightlife destination. Get your linen pants, button downs, and keep it cool as we celebrate summer in style.
Independence Day Pre-Party – Tues 07.03.12 [Lima Lounge]
Tuesday Party Moved to Barcode
Click here for more information.
Celebrate American Independence: Party Red, White & Blue!
What:
$6 Red, White & Blue Shots!!!
@ College Night at Lima Lounge
Why:
The USA’s celebrating 236 years of independence! We know your 4th of July is full of outdoor BBQ, family, friends, and fireworks… and since there’s no work or school, we’re throwing down the city’s hottest Red, White & Blue Party the night before!
When:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Where:
Lima Lounge
1401 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 789-2800
Extra Info:
Ages: 18+
Dress Code: Dress to Impress
Get In: click to see our VIP / cut line passes
Additional Drink Specials:
- $3 Bud Light
- Bottles: $175 Ketel One
NiT GriT: Weds 06.27.12 [Ultrabass at Ultrabar]
3D Productions Present ULTRABASS at Ultrabar
feat. NiT GriT
Ultrabar – 911 F Street, NW
Wednesday, June 27
Presale tickets available for $15 HERE
Doors 9PM. Ages 18+.
No dress code.
Nit Grit (San Jose, CA / Dubstep)
The dubstep electronic genre has emerged as a force in the United States, and no one embodies its momentum more than San Jose based artist NiT GriT. One of the most prolific and hardworking of the new field of dubstep/grime performers, his current music was formed in his home turf of the Bay area from a background in glitch, idm, and breakcore, and is set apart by its soulfulness and melody. True to the trend towards dramatic entrances in so many of the new fraternity of sensational dubstep artists, NiT GriT burst on the scene with his first show in March 2010 in a co-billing with Excision.
Main Floor:
JessFx, BassDread, Dinero
BassCave:
Ill Omen, Magnetie, 5ive
Plus the DystRucXion dancers breaking it down!
For table reservations email @3dtables@gmail.com
4th of July 2012 Washington DC Events
Frozen Drinks & Fireworks
Independence Day 2012 in Washington DC
F 6/29 | S 6/30 | Sun 7/1 | M 7/2 | T 7/3 | W 7/4 | Th 7/5 | F 7/6 | S 7/7
Friday 6/29 – Kaskade “Freaks of Nature Tour”
A 12,500 capacity, house music arena show with 4 headliners!
- 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore
- 6:30PM – 12AM
- Tickets Available at Door
- Kaskade, 12th Planet, Treasure Fingers, Fareoh
- All Ages Event
- More info at www.clubglow.com
Friday 6/29 – We Party Outside @ Barcode
- Large Patio
- Outdoor Frozen Drink Bar
- Hookah Menu
- Full Kitchen ’til Midnight
- $150 Bottles of Stoli
More info @ facebook.com/barcodedc
Friday 6/29 – Carnival @ Ultrabar
- Balloon drops & confetti blasts!
- Free masks & beads!
- Free jello shots for ladies!
- 6 bars, 5 levels, 4 DJs
- Free entry with pass at dcclubbing.com/wordpress2/vip
Saturday 6/30 – DC United College Night
Grab your tickets for DC United College Night. They’re hosting the Montreal Impact at RFK Stadium! Get $20 sideline level tickets (reg. $32) when purchased in advance with an .edu email address.
Before the game, make your way to the best tailgate in town in Lot 8 for food, drinks, and games
Saturday 6/30 – Gareth Emery – Glow @ Fur
Year in and year out Gareth proves he is one of the best DJs in the world. His productions speak for themselves and his performances are unforgettable.
Info at www.clubglow.com/glow-calendar
Saturday 6/30 – Ladies Night @ Ultrabar
DC Clubbing’s #1 Ladies Night. Info/Passes in VIP section.
- 6 Bars, 5 Levels, 4 DJs
- Free entry with pass at dcclubbing.com/wordpress2/vip
- $4 Stella • $6 Woo Woo Shots • $6 Absolut drinks ’til 12
- $5 Blueberry Smirnoff • $5 Margaritas (Bedroom & Mini Bar)
- $175 Belvedere (VIP Special)
Sunday 7/1 – Euro 2012 Championship @ Barcode
The championship game of Europe’s most prestigious soccer tournament next to the World Cup. Info @ barcodedc.com
- 10 HDTV’s
- 2 HD Projectors
- Half-Off beer all day
- Bar, Lounge, Dining, Patio
Tuesday 7/3 – Red, White & Blue @ Ultrabar
DC’s premiere Latin event hosts, Venechi Productions and Panorama Fiestas take Independence Day to the next level at Ultrabar!
- Free Red, White and Blue Jello Shooters til 12
- VIP Special: 3 Bottles for $300
More info at ultrabardc.com
Tues 7/3, Weds 7/4, Th 7/5 – Nationals vs. Giants
Catch the Nats in a three-game home series against the SF Giants at Nationals Stadium! Ticket info at The Official Nats MLB ticketing site.
Tuesday 7/3 – College Night @ Lima
DC’s #1 College Night celebrates America’s Birthday in style.
- $3 Bud Lights
- $6 Red, White & Blue shots
- $175 Ketel One
Tuesday 7/3 – Z-Burger Hamburger Eating Contest
Get your grub on at Z-Burger’s 4th Annual Burger Eating Contest in Tenley Town!
- 1st Prize – $1000 + $1000 Z-Burger tokens
- 1st Prize – $750 + $750 Z-Burger tokens
- 1st Prize – $500 + $500 Z-Burger tokens
Info @ www.zburgercontest.com
Wednesday 7/4 – Fireworks on The National Mall!
Join America in the Nation’s Capital for Independence Day on the National Mall!
Fireworks will be launched from the Reflecting Pool area and will be visible from many locations in D.C. and Virginia. Show lasts 17 minutes.
Info online from the National Parks Service.
Thursday 7/5 – Ambivalent – Glow @ Lima
The DC-bred, international techno star who calls NY and Berlin home returns to DC for an evening of the best in underground dance music.
Info at www.clubglow.com/glow-calendar
Friday 7/6 – We Party Outside @ Barcode
- Large Patio
- Outdoor Frozen Drink Bar
- Hookah Menu
- Full Kitchen ’til Midnight
- $150 Bottles of Stoli
Visit barcodedc.com for details
Friday 7/6 – The White Party @ Ultrabar
- All White Dress Code Preferred
- Free Champagne – Groups of 6, Wearing White, 21+
- 6 bars, 5 levels, 4 DJs
- Free entry with pass at dcclubbing.com/wordpress2/vip
Saturday 7/7 – Sean Tyas + Simon Patterson – Glow @ Fur
Global dance icons Sean Tyas and Simon Patterson come together for an evening of bangin’ electro and epic trance. With a 3,000 person capacity, Glow at Fur is DC’s biggest party week in and week out.
Info at www.clubglow.com/glow-calendar
Saturday 7/7 – Ladies Night @ Ultrabar
DC Clubbing’s #1 Ladies Night
- 6 Bars, 5 Levels, 4 DJs
- Free entry with pass at dcclubbing.com/wordpress2/vip
- $4 Stella • $6 Woo Woo Shots • $6 Absolut drinks ’til 12
- $5 Blueberry Smirnoff • $5 Margaritas (Bedroom & Mini Bar)
- $175 Belvedere (VIP Special)
More info at ultrabardc.com
National Capital BBQ Battle 2012 [June 23-24, 2012]
20th Annual Safeway Barbecue Battle
The best BBQ from across the USA – all in 5 blocks!
Saturday, June 23 (11 am-10 pm) + Sunday, June 24 (11 am-7:30 pm)
What: Restaurants and BBQ teams compete for over $40,000 and the title of National Barbecue Champion
Attractions: 30 bands on 3 stages, 50+ FREE samples, demonstrations, and plenty of mouth-watering BBQ!
Where: Pennsylvania Ave (btwn. 9th & 14th Streets, NW) – Metro: Federal Triangle, Metro Center, or Archives
Cost: Adults $15 at the gates ($12 in advance HERE)
Looking for the ultimate summer cookout experience? Look no further: National Capital BBQ Battle is back! Heralded as a top 5 “Can’t Miss Summer Festival” by CNN and “Top 10 BBQ Event” by the Travel Channel and Discovery.com, the BBQ Battle has plenty of sweet, salty, and savory fun for everyone.
Celebrating its 20th year running, tens of thousands of visitors will descend upon Pennsylvania Avenue this weekend seeking a taste of America’s best brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more.
Complete with live music, BBQ demonstrations from the pros, and plenty of free bites, the weekend’s main event takes place on the “Pit Masters” block, where restaurants and teams will be competing for the title of America’s National Barbecue Champion, plus numerous individual categories (beef, chicken, lamb, pork, ribs, and BBQ sauce).
Best yet, admission means you’ll be loosening your belt buckle for a good cause: since its inception, the BBQ Battle has raised more than $1.2 million for DC charities. Get hungry!
Official Website: bbqdc.com
Freestylers: Weds 06.20.12 [Ultrabass at Ultrabar]
3D Productions Present ULTRABASS at Ultrabar
feat. Freestylers
Ultrabar – 911 F Street, NW
Wednesday, June 20
Presale tickets available for $15 HERE!
No dress code. Open bar 9-10PM.
Doors 9PM. Ages 18+.
Freestylers (London, UK / Breakbeat / Freestylers Music)
After a fifteen-year career which has seen the Freestylers cover all bases from the biggest festivals and most talked about nightclubs around the world, global dance charts and even the legendary UK music show Top Of The Pops.
And now, with attention firmly turned to the studio, it’s fair to say Matt Cantor and Aston Harvey have launched a veritable assault on the music scene in recent months.Currently focusing on everything from breaks to ragga and dubstep, their ever-eclectic style rings true with each track they unleash.
WITH LOCAL SUPPORT BY: DJ Lantern, lj mtx, Rx vs Obscure
BASSCAVE: Prankie Bass, the twitch effect, Noistek
Plus the DystRucXion dancers breaking it down!
For table reservations email @3dtables@gmail.com
Carnival Beach Party – Fri 06.22.12 [Ultrabar]
Summer is Officially Here
What
Carnival Beach Party
When
Friday June 22, 2012
Where
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F Street NW
Washington, DC
Extra Info
- Beach Attire Recommended
- Drink Specials:
$6 – Sex on the Beach
$6 – Captain and Coke
$6 – Melon Ball Shots
$5 – (2) Jello Shooters
$4 – Corona - Free Stuff!!!
– Beachballs!
– Sunglasses!
– More!
Best Frozen Summer Drinks in DC
Where to find the best frozen drinks in DC
It’s heating up and there is nothing more refreshing than a frozen drink on a hot, sticky day. Summers in DC don’t have to be full of sweaty suffering. You know the days: when your cu-lots are sticking to your inner thigh and your hair is frizzy and pressed to your dripping scalp. Your sunglasses keep slipping off your nose, your shirt has turned a darker shade of it’s former self, and swamp ass is setting in.
Never fear, Slurpees and alcohol will be your new bff and aid in your recovery from the summer heat!
Barcode
Location:
1101 17th St NW DC 20036
Atmosphere:
The ultimate lounge area with dining area/dance floor and sliding glass-door-panels in the spring/summer to create an indoor/outdoor ambiance. A no cover/no dress code policy promotes a relaxing vibe in a modern setting.
Specialty Drinks:
In addition to the extensive drink menu created by super Mixologist Ari Wilder, Barcode stepped it up this summer by adding frozen drinks and drunken snow cones which are sure to cool you off and get you tipsy during the summer swelter.
- $8 Frozen Margaritas
- $7 Drunken Snow Cones
Cantina Marina
Location:
600 Water St SW DC 20024
Atmosphere:
DC’s only waterfront restaurant and bar, situated on a dock over the Washington Channel with great views, frozen drinks, and a casual dining menu.
Specialty Drinks:
Daily specials like the $7 Milagro margaritas with a Patron Citronage floater or Tito’s Frozen Texas Hurricane.
Bandolero
Location:
3241 M ST NW DC 20007
Atmosphere:
What was once Hook, the now two-story, 5,000 square foot, high-energy modern Mexican space Bandolero, reflects a Day of the Dead motif in the heart of Georgetown. The restaurant is run by celebrity chef Mike Isabella, known as a tough-talking Top Chef competitor and the chef behind hot new DC restaurants Graffiato and Bandolero.
Specialty Drinks:
The cocktail list is heavy on tequila and mezcal. Margaritas of all flavors, frozen and on the rocks, but the bright prickly pear frozen margarita is not to be missed.
Mixtec
Location:
1792 Columbia Rd NW DC 20009
Atmosphere:
A total hole in the wall located at the top of the hill in Adam’s Morgan, right by District Nightclub. Go for the tacos or a cheap brunch, then stumble out an hour later after drowning yourself in their super strong margaritas.
Specialty Drinks:
Super strong frozen margaritas!
Surfside
Location:
2444 Wisconsin Avenue DC 20007
Atmosphere:
Surfside is a casual spot where you can get great grilled tacos and sip on margaritas inspired by the beach cuisines of the world.
Surfside is all about a laid-back atmosphere and perfect for a quick bite or frozen drink complete with a rooftop deck.
Specialty Drinks:
Enjoy a frozen margarita or tropical blended drink.
Frozen margaritas $7.95 /pitchers $26.95 and half pitchers $13.50
Foxy’s Ocean Water – Vodka, Chambord, Blue Curacao, and 7-Up- Frozen
Art and Soul’s
Location:
415 New Jersey Ave., NW DC 20001
Atmosphere:
Run by Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, Art Smith, this Capitol Hill Restaurant is a destination restaurant in The Liaison, Smith presents his renowned fresh and modern regional cuisine with a Southern accent.
Art and Soul offers indoor and outdoor patio seating in a relaxed elegant setting and true southern hospitality and was Winner of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s “America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2011″.
Specialty Drinks:
Sno-cone cocktails: they have the laurel park: strawberries, cucumber, Pimm’s with St-Germain and sparkling rosé.
Estadio
Location:
1520 14th Street NW DC 20005
Atmosphere:
Estadio, which means “stadium” in Spanish, is a contemporary Spanish restaurant located in DC’s fashionable Logan Circle neighborhood. The menu offers a creative take on traditional Spanish cuisine and inventive beverage program.
Specialty Drinks:
Move over 7-eleven! Estadio is serving up Slushitos (slushees)!
- Grapefruit, Bourbon, Chamomile ~ 9
- Coconut, Rum, Lemongrass, Lime ~ 9
Alero
Location:
1301 U St NW DC (U Street Corridor), 3500 Connecticut Avenue NW DC, 3345 14th Street NW, 1724 Connecticut Ave NW DC (Dupont Circle)
Atmosphere:
Mexican themed restaurant and bar in 4 different locations in DC. All locations provide a laid back atmosphere and great happy hour specials!
Specialty Drinks:
Lime, Strawberry or the matrimonio frozen margarita (strawberry + lime). $5.50 for happy hour or $27 pitchers until 7PM. Add $2 shot of Chambord, Midori, or Blue Curacao. Or the “The Super Margarita”, which is a frozen margarita doused with a Corona.
Ted’s Bulletin
Location:
505 8th Street Southeast DC 20003
Atmosphere:
Located in Barrack’s Row, a classic diner / soda fountain set up in the middle of the Eastern Market area, with a great bar, breakfast all day, and great dinner and lunch specials that just happens to serve boozy milkshakes.
Specialty Drinks:
Alcoholic Milkshakes:
Grasshopper (Kahlua and creme de menthe); White Russian (vodka and Kahlua); Twisted Coconut (coconut rum, Key Lime Pie, coconut rum Bananas Foster, and banana rum); Buzzed Berries (raspberry schnapps/ rum); Dirty Girl Scout (peppermint schnapps) for the low price all for the low price of $8.99!
Lauriol Plaza
Location:
1835 18th Street NW DC 20009
Atmosphere:
Widely popular, affordable, Tex-Mex and Latin American dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. A place where you might have to wait for a table but it’s worth it while you drink pitcher after pitcher of margaritas on the rooftop.
Specialty Drinks:
Pitchers and swirls – Margaritas frozen or on the rocks, lime or strawberry, anyway you choose is a win win!
Little Miss Whiskey
Location:
1104 H Street NE DC 20002
Atmosphere:
Atlas District hideaway with no sign on the door, cheap beer and a glitzy purple and gold decor, technicolor rock posters and loud tunes. It’s a fun place to be when you find yourself on H street after the sun goes down, particularly if you’re already a little hammered.
Specialty Drinks:
Little Miss Whiskey’s famous Frozen Peach Slushee drinks
