The 90s Boom Could Last Forever
Don’t think for a second that millions of viral Youtube video clips of people dancing a version of the Running Man dance to R & B hits, pop acts like Duran Duran and 98 Degrees reuniting and playing 20 tour dates in August 2016 alone, MTV program Daria resurfacing, Pokemon being the world’s most popular video game and Mariah Carey seductively posing on the cover of mainstream magazines are five unrelated events from the past three months. In fact, they’re connected by the fact that they prove that the 1990s and retro culture in general are incredibly popular right now. In presenting facts, figures and thinking about what the future may hold, we’ll get a sense of why love for the 1990s could possibly not be just a trend, but rather, the start of a phenomenon that lasts forever.
Recently, Viacom has swapped brands and concepts on it’s “classic” music channel. VH1 Classic is now MTV Classic, and is not just focusing on throwback content in general from the Viacom family of music networks. Instead, the new MTV Classic is specifically ‘90s focused, with MTV President Sean Atkins noting that “MTV’s [‘90s] programming vault is a music and pop culture goldmine with universal resonance.”
‘90s music reaching “goldmine” status should be obvious by now, but to break the trend down by simple numbers, overall music sales in the 1990s rose roughly 75%, while in the years since 2000, overall sales have dipped 64%. If you’re NOT looking for numbers as proof, ask yourself just how quickly you specifically downloaded and paid $20 for the Tidal app *just* to hear Prince’s feel-good hits from the 1990s after he unexpectedly passed away.
Nostalgic feelings for the 1990s are not just limited to music. In 1996, the top five comedies on free television were watched in 54 million homes. Comparatively, in 2014, there were only three comedies in the top 30 TV programs on free television, and these programs were viewed by 27 million households. Clearly, while there’s certainly more broadcasting options than ever before, the ratings also show that people could easily want to watch ‘90s TV shows again. Need proof? 1996’s top-ranked comedy was Seinfeld, and famously, the streaming broadcast rights for the show were sold to Hulu last year for $160 million. That’s a lot of puffy shirts.
Discussing music again, there’s also the idea to consider that for every modern day Drake and Kanye that become superstars, that we’re not comparatively creating the seemingly never-ending list of ‘90s rap stars that include Biggie, Tupac, LL Cool J, Puff Daddy, Busta Rhymes, Dre and Snoop, Meth and Red, and so many more.
Here’s a quick number to drive home that point. There’s a group of 11 artists who had #1 singles for 42% of the 1990s. By comparison, there’s 11 artists who have had #1 singles in the 2010s, but for 71% — or nearly twice as long. This definitely allows for fewer options to break through as superstars.
In 20 years, imagine say, Desiigner, going on a sold out tour like the 1990s-beloved 98 Degrees, “I Love The ‘90s” Tour participants Salt-N-Pepa, Kid ‘N Play, Vanilla Ice and Coolio, “90sFest” Tour headliners Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Spin Doctors, or say, current Billboard pop chart toppers Blink-182. It’s safe to say that a nostalgia tour where “Panda” and “Timmy Turner” are played on repeat probably will not happen.
What happens when fewer records sell, modern entertainment isn’t so entertaining, there are fewer current superstars and people want fun experiences more than ever before? People literally start doing the Running Man again. Exactly.
The ‘90s boom is not a joke. Instead, it’s a sign of things to come, and things that also may last forever. Now, imagine if there were a club, let’s say in Washington, DC, where people could hear their favorite ‘90s tunes played all night long.
Decades is coming soon.
NYE 2016 in DC
Time for a much-needed clean slate and a way to celebrate it! Here’s what we’ll be up to when the clock strikes 12:
Ultrabar NYE
As one of the longest running New Year’s Eve parties in DC, this one is bound to be awesome. To begin with, they’ve got an open bar for the first hour of their party. After that, they’ve got 5 floors, 4 DJs/musical experiences, and a great champagne special going for both the bar and VIP tables.
How much: If you are one of the first 300 smart buyers, your ticket for everything is only $30. If you’re even smarter, you’ll reserve a table in advance and get entry along with a complimentary bottle of champagne to pop at midnight.
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Krewella
Every year Echostage delivers a great show and this year promises to be no different: the #2 in the country mega-club is hosting the amazing DJ duo Krewella for their 2016 New Year’s bash. If you want to ring in 2016 dancing alongside 3,000 of your closest friends, this is the place to do it.
How much: $50 to get into this party and it’s well worth it.
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Booze Cruise on the Potomac
Want to keep things a little more low-key, but still awesome? Take an Odyssey Dinner Cruise or hope on the Spirit of Washington and sail along the scenic Potomac River and ring in the new year on the water. Complete with a Platinum open bar, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, a pre-set crafted dinner menu, and incredible views of the monuments followed by a dock-side party until 1am. Image courtesy of spiritcruises.com
How much: A celebration as swanky and upscale as the Odyssey cruise is going to cost you and the slightly more affordable Spirit Cruise will as well, but either way you’ll remember a night like this forever.
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Georgetown Waterfront
Want to stay on solid ground but don’t want to miss the views that come with a cruise? No worries! The Georgetown Waterfront is alight with celebration on New Year’s Eve. Restaurants and bars along the river band together to offer great packages filled with dining, drinks, and celebration all night long.
How much: Depends where you go and what exactly you want to do, but here’s a good jumping off point.
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Crawl Til the Ball Falls
There’s nothing like a good old fashioned bar crawl (and one with a name like like this HAS to be a fun). Dupont has a pretty solid set of bars and clubs, no matter who participates this’ll be a great time.
How much: There haven’t been any solid plans announced yet, but the Eventbrite is up and active with more information. Check back for updates on location and registration timing. Odds are when tickets go on sale they’ll be gone pretty quickly.
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NYE Masquerade Ball
The W is known for it’s high class and high-up views – their POV rooftop bar has the best views of the city and now one of the coolest parties you can attend for New Year’s. Watch the DC skyline light up as the year rolls over with hand crafted cocktails and a cool atmosphere.
How much: Tickets start at $75 for general admission, but if you want to enjoy some great food beforehand they have an offer that includes entry plus a 4-course meal at the ultra-hip Pinea for $135.
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NYE Burlesque Ball
Manor is another swanky spot to enjoy your New Year’s Eve. It’s the best if you want to watch the streets erupt in celebration – the floor-to-ceiling windows in this lofted lounge have a great view of Connecticut Ave.
How much: Tickets are only $35 for the early birds, but the price goes up the closer to the event you try to buy tickets. The hot setup: find a friend and buy a couples ticket, you get a pretty good discount by doing it that way.
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Duffy’s NYE
Are trendy lounges, booming clubs, or champagne toasts not your thing? Have no fear, Duffy’s is here. With an open bar all night, free appetizers from 9-11, and party that requires no fancy attire (not to mention the special Jameson toast at midnight): this is definitely the place for you. Image courtesy of yelp.com
How much: Get your tickets now and they’ll only be $45, wait until after the 15th and they go up a whopping $15 a pop.
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Start making those plans now – the sooner you do, the better.
Winter Concerts in DC
How do you stay warm during the cold winter blast of the DMV Winter? Gather together and huddle up with like-minded fans of music you love! Post-Thanksgiving, the show schedule around here picks up pretty fast. Here’s a short list of the ones we’ll be looking out for.
Miley Cyrus
When: Friday, November 27
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Ticketmaster – 80 bucks a pop
Yup, you read that correctly: the glittery, always-half-naked-for-no-reason tongue twister is coming to DC’s Echostage – an intimate venue considering her nationwide fame and recent stint on the 2015 VMAs. Tickets obviously already sold out for this one (in less than 30 seconds), but if you have a friend or some kind of connection with an extra stub or two, it’s time to make nice: this show will be historic.
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80s vs 90s Flashback ft Biz Markie
When: Friday, December 4
Where: Baltimore Sound Stage
Tickets: Ticketfy – just $15!
YOUUUUUU, YOU GOT WHAT I NEE-EEEED. I’ll stop. But not before I see the man in person for an epic 80s vs 90s dance party.
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HOT 99.5’s Jingle Ball
When: Monday, December 14
Where: Verizon Center
Tickets: Ticketmaster – $45-200 depending on where you sit, but most attendees attest to the closer more expensive seats being totally worth the extra dinero.
As of right now, the roster for the 2015 Jingle Ball includes 5 Seconds of Summer, Demi Lovato, Zedd, Tove Lo, and more. But that’s not it – they announce new acts weekly leading up to the big event, so the lineup is only going to get bigger. Keep an eye on it on the HOT 99.5 website.
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Thievery Corporation
When: Thursday December 17 – Friday, December 18
Where: 9:30 Club
Tickets: Ticketfly – $45 for Thursday night, the Friday show already sold out.
The DC natives (Yes! Founding members Rob Garza and Eric Hilton created the group at the 18th Street Lounge!) are bringing their groovy bossa nova, dub, and jazz vibes to 9:30 club mid December. If you haven’t heard of them before, you are missing out. Check out the Garden State soundtrack they made it on that launched them into stardom.
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Dash Berlin
When: Saturday, December 19
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets – $25
The trance Dutchman is paying yet another visit to the mega club that is Echostage. The #15 DJ in the world (according to DJ Mag’s Top 100 list) always packs the place and puts on an insane show.
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The Roots
When: Tuesday, December 29
Where: The Fillmore Silver Spring
Tickets: LiveNation – $65
Most recently notorious for being Jimmy Fallon’s band, the Roots are playing an intimate show at the Fillmore for one night only. Come see the hip-hop/neo soul group play their Philadelphia-born hearts out on the small stage in downtown Silver Spring. Photo courtesy of mtv.com, credit: Ben Watts
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Krewella NYE
When: Thursday, December 31
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets – $40
Our friends at Glow DC say it best: “We’ve reached 16 years of providing the best dance music events in the DC-Metro area. We’ve put on over 70 shows this year, 20 of those shows including artists that we’ve brought to DC for the first time. We even managed to get ranked once again as the #1 best place to dance at on the East Coast by DJ Mag. To celebrate all this and more, we’ve enlisted the talents of one of the biggest names in dance music: Krewella!”
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Hardwell NYD
When: Friday, January 1
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets
The recently dethroned reigning EDM champ returns for another round of insanity at Echostage on New Year’s Day. Tickets go on sale Friday 11/6 at noon and will promptly sell out. Best bet if you miss the window? Table service – totally worth it for a show of this caliber.
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Muse
When: Monday, February 1
Where: Verizon Center
Tickets: Ticketmaster – $60-80, depending on where you snag a seat
Muse is one of the all-time greatest stage performing bands out there.
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Wilco
When: Sunday, February 7
Where: DAR Constitution Hall
Tickets: Ticketmaster – $53
Generally categorized as alternative rock and alternative country, Wilco’s name has been steadily rising for a number of years. Rolling Stone has consistently named them as “one of America’s most interesting bands” and they’ve also been regarded as “America’s Radiohead” due to their music’s wide range of stylistic variations. In fact, they have so much to offer that suggesting a single song to listen to would almost be pointless. The best thing to do? Go to this show and experience their talent and range for yourself. Photo credit: Austin Nelson
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Bryan Adams
When: Wednesday, February 17
Where: DAR Constitution Hall
Tickets: Ticketmaster – $43-90
It may be far from the Summer of 69, but Bryan Adams will make you forget about that. One of the OG rock/pop artists, Adams has performed with everyone from The Who to Nelly Furtado – his range in his genre is amazing, and definitely worth checking out.
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Janet Jackson
When: Monday, February 29 – Tuesday, March 1
Where: Monday in Baltimore at the Royal Farms Arena, Tuesday at the Verizon Center
Tickets: Ticketmaster for either, about $40 for the Bmore show, $50-100 for the DC one
If you don’t know, you don’t know. See the boss lady herself in either Baltimore or DC (or both!) for her 2015 Unbreakable World Tour.
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Not sure about you, but Winter doesn’t seem so bad to us anymore.
Halloween in DC
Costumes! Parties! Candy! Halloween is one of our favorite holidays because it gives you an excuse to party ALL WEEKEND without judgement of any kind – especially this year when it falls on a Saturday. Break out your best inappropriate version of [insert occupation], lamest pun-based outfit, or killer face paint job: the best part about Halloween is the prizes, so start planning now and bring your A-game wherever you decide to go. Where might that be, you ask? Halloween 2015 has some pretty outstanding options:
Scream City
Where: RFK Stadium
When: Now through November 1st
Why: Award winning scare tactics brought to you by a Las Vegas based special effects company. Already hailed as one of the most terrifying haunted houses in the country, RFK’s set up has people warning families that it’s “not recommended” for children under the age 13. Even the website is scary. Scare yourself senseless while having the time of your life for just $45. Photo courtesy of screamcity.com
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Ghost Tours in DC
Where: There are a lot of creepy places in DC (besides the infamous Exorcist stairs, which don’t require a tour guide to visit), but we suggest going on the above-linked tour of the creepiest and most haunted houses around New York Ave and 18th Street.
When: Now through October 31st every Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm
What’s up: No reservation needed, but tickets for the roughly 2-hour tour are $20 a person.
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DC Drag Queen Race
Where: 17th Street, between P and S
When: Tuesday, October 27 at 9pm (but people start gathering closer to 6)
Why: It’s tradition! Every year, Dupont gets flooded with high-heeled heroes flaunting and running in their best. Show up and show support, then go out to the nearby bars to celebrate afterwards. Photo courtesy of washingtonian.com
Scream Tuesday
Where: Soundcheck – 1420 K St NW
When: Tuesday, October 27
The deal: The first halloween party at Soundcheck is sure to be a hit. Scream Tuesday promises prizes, great drink specials, and awesome music (this is also perfect for you industry kids out there who may have to work all weekend). Go.
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ONE: Halloween Edition
Where: Barcode – 1101 17th St NW
When: Thursday, October 29
The deal: Their usual $1 progressive bar begins at 9 – which is already great enough – but on this particular Thursday they’ve also added a costume contest. Check their website for details and prize info.
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Fright Night
Where: Ultrabar – 911 F St NW
When: Friday, October 30
What’s going on: Night 1 of 2 for a big weekend at Ultrabar, the Friday party has 5 levels and 4 DJs pumping out music and fun starting at 10pm. Scariest costumes get cash and prizes totalling $500.
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Night of the Living Zoo
Where: The National Zoo, obviously.
When: Friday, October 30 (6:30 – 10PM)
The deal: UM. IT’S HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO. They nix their usual free admission, but for $30 ($20 for members) you get a park-full of special exhibitions, craft beers, costume contests, food trucks, and live music from Black Masala and DJ Squirrel (pun probably intended). The adults-only event is for 21 and up and tickets are on sale now. Photo courtesy of nationalzoo.si.edu
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Nightmare on F Street
Where: Ultrabar – 911 F St NW
When: Saturday, October 31
What’s going on: The annual RAGER Ultrabar throws down is one of the best in the DC club scene. Their costume prizes (this year’s main category: hottest) have a total upwards of $1000 dollars and the multiple levels of varying music formats and dancing is sure to keep you having fun.
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Halloween Social at the W
Where: 515 15th Street NW (F between 14th and 15th)
When: Saturday, October 31
The deal: POV is probably the dopest bar in DC. With a really cool atmosphere and INSANE views of the city, you can party here on Halloween for the low price of $30. The real kicker, though? Their costume contest winner receives a SLEEPOVER PACKAGE with a “recovery breakfast” the next day. They just get us. Photo courtesy of wwashingtondc.com
Chainsmokers
Where: Echostage – 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE
When: Saturday, October 31
What’s going on: The 3500 person venue has the #SELFIE masters putting on the show of a lifetime. This is probably definitely going to sell out, so get your tickets and tables while you still can.
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Boo Cruise
Where: Departs from Pier 4, Water Street SW, Washington DC
When: Saturday, October 31 at 9pm sharp.
What’s up: “Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!” Don’t want to party with the heathens on the streets? Take to the high seas! Or, in this case, the areas of the Potomac between the bridges (the ship is too tall to pass underneath them) for a swanky, upscale Halloween cruise. For $45 per person, you get appetizers with a cash bar and great views of the city before it freezes over. It should probably be noted that this party is 21+.
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Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl
Where: Multiple locations throughout Dupont, U Street, and Gallery Place.
When: Saturday, October 31 (5pm-midnight)
The deal: Not to be confused with the nightmare over on F, this party takes place all over the district. Over 30 bars in DC are participating in this HUGE bar crawl (for $12-15 a ticket). For seven hours you get free entry to all the participating bars, exclusive drink specials, and over 10,000 costumed party-goers who are just as amped as you are.
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Fall Concerts in DC
End-of-Summer blues? We all have it, but the Fall music lineup is definitely going to cheer you up. Don’t get us wrong – Summer concerts are awesome, but the Fall ones are taking the music scene to a new level. Don’t believe us? Pshh…
Blues Traveler
When: Friday, September 11
Where: Fillmore Silver Spring
Tickets: $38 through Ticketmaster
Blues Traveler may be physically smaller than when he first started out, but his vocal reach and harmonica talent is not. And the Fillmore in Silver Spring is a great place to get the run around up close and personal.
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Life in Color
When: Saturday, September 12
Where: RFK Stadium
Tickets:$65 through Ticketmaster
Man, where do we start with this one. We could begin with the lineup, which includes bass favorites Adventure Club and Seven Lions as headliners. Or we could talk about the fact that it’s the East Coast’s largest paint party. But honestly? You should just trust us when we say buy a ticket and get ready to have an insane time. We suggest wearing an all-white ensemble that’ll get dyed while dancing so you can show it off at future shows.
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Madonna
When: Saturday, September 12
Where: Verizon Center
Tickets: $55-$200 depending on where you choose to sit, tickets are still available through Ticketmaster
This woman REFUSES TO QUIT. And that is not meant to be a slight at her because the more she does, the more she amazes. It’s your chance to see the queen of pop and reinvention at the Verizon Center for what’s sure to be an incredible show. Yeah, we said it. Don’t be a hater. We dare you to rock tights and a leotard on an arena stage when you’re pushing 60.
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Echoversary
When: Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19
Where: Really?
Tickets: $30 per show, but if you want to go to both it’s only $50 for a joint ticket (via Wantickets).
For three years this place has been on the forefront of bringing EDM to the nation’s capital, and for three years it has succeeded in doing that and then some. Named the #2 club in the country and #18 in the WORLD, Echostage continues to bring epic acts and amazing shows of all kinds to the DMV. Two nights worth of celebrating isn’t enough, in our opinion.
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Ed Sheeran
When:Tuesday, September 22 – Wednesday, September 23
Where:Verizon Center
Tickets: $90 via Ticketmaster (if they haven’t sold out already)
The soft spoken, sweet talking Irishman himself is going to be in DC for 2 days! Just thinking out loud here, but you should go.
GET IT? But seriously. Go.
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J Balvin
with special guest Becky G
When: Saturday, October 3
Where: Echostage
Tickets:Ticketmaster has a few left for $42 and change
Put some latin flavor in your Fall music journey with J Balvin and Becky G. As we said before, “J Balvin is known for beat-heavy performances that feature a troupe of talented female backup dancers, and his high-energy renditions of fan favorites like ‘Tranquila’ and ‘Yo Te Lo Dije’ always get fans moving!” Get ready to get down, mi amigos.
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Weekend in the Country
When: Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion
Tickets: $55-$75 but apparently sold out
For you country lovers out there, this is your mecca. It’s also probably the best way to send-off the Summer as Merriweather is the epitome of Summer music celebrations and this marks the end of their 2015 season. If you were lucky enough to grab a ticket before they sold out, it’s time break out the cornhole, pack your your travel grill, and put all your favorite tailgate drinks on ice, because this weekend will be one for the books.
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Ricky Martin
When: Friday, October 9
Where: EagleBank Arena (formerly Patriot Center)
Tickets: $66 via Ticketmaster, but prices appear to be going up.
It’s been a long time since she banged, but the songs are still pulling crowds! Gotta give credit to the guy who knows what made him famous and is still willing to capitalize on it (and poke a little fun at himself in the process). For instance: The “Livin La Vida Loca Meet and Greet Package” is in existence along side the “Shake Your Bon-Bon Party Package”. Well done, Ricky.
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Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives
When: Sunday, October 11
Where: EagleBank Arena
Tickets: $78 via Ticketmaster
YEAH. This guy. He’s still kicking. And not just kicking – the actor, dancer, and [obviously] singer still proves he can put on a great show. This time, he’s performing alongside Carlos Vives – a long time friend and fellow performer who’s vocal stylings will get you up and at ’em.
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Disclosure
When: Wednesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 22
Where: Echostage
Tickets: The second night’s show is $45 via Ticketmaster but they’re SUPER close to selling out
In case you hadn’t heard: Disclosure is great. So great, in fact, that a second show had to be added to accommodate for the demand. They initially gained mainstream popularity thanks to a collaboration with Sam Smith on “Latch” and did it once again with the recent “Omen”. Their cool, soulful electronic vibes are everything right now. Odds are both shows will sell out before you finish reading this post, so get on it.
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Chainsmokers
When: Halloween!
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Just $25 through Wantickets
Honestly – and we aren’t just saying this because it’s Echostage and we love it – Halloween + Echostage = Spectacular. Take a venue where some of the greatest shows have come to life and combine it with one of the most colorful and crazy holidays of the year? Have mercy. AND Chainsmokers are there with a crazy tour lineup? I need to sit down. At a computer. To buy tickets.
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Cedric Gervais
When: Thursday, November 5
Where: Soundcheck
Tickets: $20-25 via Wantickets
Can you think of a better cure for your Summertime sadness than an Echo-favorite playing the intimate, new, high-tech studio sound club on K street? We can’t either. If you haven’t found time to check out the new spot, Soundcheck, this night is definitely the time to do so.
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The Weeknd
When: Sunday, November 15
Where: Verizon Center
Tickets: Start at $50 on Ticketmaster
If you haven’t heard of the Weeknd, it’s time to crawl out from the rock you’ve been living under and pay attention: this Canadian born artist began his career at the peak of the YouTube generation after dropping his mixtapes online back in 2011. Obviously, said mixtapes were FIRE because he’s now selling out the Verizon Center this November. His Beauty Behind the Madness tour will more than likely feature the recent radio-favorite hits “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face”, take a listen if you’ve managed not to yet.
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Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
with New Politics, the Griswolds, and LoLo
When: Tuesday, November 17
Where: Echostage
Tickets:$38 and change through Ticketmaster
Andrew McMahon is an inspiration. You’ve probably heard some of his musical influence courtesy of Jack’s Mannequin back in the day, but he has made a name for himself all on his own thanks to a few Emmy nods and a heartfelt song written for his new baby girl Cecilia about the impermanence of life (did we mention he beat cancer?) and his vow to protect her. We’ll give you a minute to gather yourself –sniff-theyrejustallergies-sniff– before you buy a ticket.
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Still a non-believer? This is only a fraction of what the Fall music scene has to offer. Head over to our friends at Club Glow and Echostage to see even MORE shows coming to you this fall (and get a head start on your Winter plans as well).
Summer Concerts in DC
Summer has finally arrived and DC! The best time of year for outdoor concerts, stadium-packed shows, and serious summer lineups. This summer is on pace to be one of the most epic so far: Foo Fighters, Nicki Minaj, the Moonrise Festival, and so much more. Better start budgeting your Summer cash now, because you are probably going to want to see all of these. And by probably, I mean definitely.
Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional
When: June 17, 2015
Where: Peir 6 Pavilion
Tickets: Ticketfly
Tell the angst-ridden teen in you that is freaking out over this to take a couple of deep breaths and then reassure them that yes: this is indeed real. The emo royals who once ruled your AIM profile (don’t lie) and sang about “screaming infidelities” is reuniting for the first time in 5 years with none other than Third Eye Blind. Need I say more?
Panda Funk
ft. Dirty Audio, Deorro, Zoo Funktion, and Iez
When: June 26, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets
“What good is art if no one gets to enjoy it?” Excellent question, Deorro. Panda Funk, lead by Deorro himself, is a west coast record label that prides itself on discovering new artists and letting them explore their capabilities. They aim to keep music as authentic and real as possible, and their show this summer at Echostage should prove to any skeptics just what they’re about.
Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout
When: July 7, 2015
Where: RFK Stadium
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saying that this is a concert of colossal proportions would still be putting it mildly. To celebrate their 20th anniversary as one of the greatest, most influential rock bands alive (not to mention the coolest – have you ever read an interview with Dave Grohl? What a guy), the band is bringing together many of the groundbreaking American acts featured in their HBO docuseries, Sonic Highways: Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, LL Cool J feat. DJ Z-Trip – the list just goes on.
In the words of Wayne and Garth: We’re not worthy!
Taylor Swift
When: July 13-14, 2015
Where: Nationals Park
Tickets: Tickets.com
Leave a blank space in your calendar open! It’s time to party like it’s 1989! If you can’t make it one day, shake it off because there’s a second show!
I’ll stop.
But in all seriousness, my girl T-Swift deserves some credit: Her last album shattered the sales of whatever it was Justin Beiber put out and that is something everyone can get on board with. She’s also broken a few Guinness records that haven’t been touched (or realized) since the pre-Napster and mp3 days when TRL was the deciding factor of who achieved platinum status (#throwback #missyouCarson #rememberwhenDiddyranonthattreadmill?). And she’s coming to DC’s beloved Nationals Park.
Adventure Club
When: July 17, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets
The Montreal duo started out as a pop-punk band, but after getting bored they switched to the high energy dubstep genre of EDM, generating their initial fan base with a remix of Brand New’s “Daisy”. Taking influence from Echostage veterans such as Tiesto, Skrillex, and Flux Pavillion, Adventure Club’s high energy Christian Srigley and Leighton James are no strangers to the festival circuit: appearing at both EDC Vegas and Ultra Miami in the past few years – their DC show will most definitely be worth checking out.
Nicki Minaj
When: July 22, 2015
Where: Jiffy Lube Live
Tickets: Live Nation
Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint Tour hits Jiffy Lube Live this July, bringing special guests Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Tenashe, and Dej Loaf with her. If the trap/rap/pop mix on her December ’14 album is any indication of this tour’s direction, it’ll definitely be a rager on pace with the over-the-top style and attitude we’ve all come to know and love.
Flo Rida
When: July 24, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Southern rapper Flo Rida makes his Echostage debut this July following his October 2014 EP release My House. Having performed and worked with artists such as DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, and, of course, T-Pain (a collab which resulted in a Grammy win for “Low”), this show is sure to be a blowout. Tables and tickets are still available for now, but will more than likely sell out soon. If you want to be a part of this party, I’d get on it quick.
Milky Chance
When: July 27, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Ticketmaster
The German duo Milky Chance are quickly rising to fame with their laid-back blend of slinky dance beats, acoustic details, and soulful vocals. Their hit single “Stolen Dance” came out in 2013, but didn’t catch on stateside until late 2014. When it did, though, the song shot to #39 on the Billboard Top 100 in just a few short weeks. Still not sold? Give “Down by the River” and “Flashed Junk Mind” a listen, I dare you to not immediately purchase tickets.
Moonrise Festival
When: August 8-9, 2015
Where: Pimlico Race Course
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Oh. Shit.
It’s back: two days of the best music Glow DC has to offer – which, coming from the people who put the #2 club in the country on the map, is a whole lot. Think Coachella just for EDM, but Coachella in it’s pre-commercialized golden days when it was more about the music and less about who was in attendance wearing godknowswhat (although, to be honest, the fashion will probably still be pretty awesome). Not as awesome as the acts themselves, though: check ClubGlow.com for lineup announcements leading up to the big day.
J. Cole
with special guests Big Sean, Jeremih, and YG
When: August 9, 2015
Where: Jiffy Lube Live
Tickets: Ticketmonster
J. Cole brings his Forest Hills Drive tour to VA this Summer, accompanied by hiphop artist Big Sean, contemporary R&B singer Jeremih, and Compton rapper YG (you may recognize those last two from the radio-regular earworm “Don’t Tell ‘Em”). Approved and promoted by Jay-Z, J. Cole has been known to put on a energetic, diverse show: blending rap with jazz, R&B, funk, and neo soul with a love of storytelling. If anything, you should go to this purely for the “I heard it first” bragging rights – Billboard is predicting big things for guy’s future.
Twenty One Pilots
with special guest Echosmith
When: September 8-9, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Anyone who has lived in the DMV area knows that September still counts as Summer, so finish yours off with a show that has been selling so well and so fast they added a second night. Animated indie-rockers Twenty-One Pilots mix elements of hip hop, hard rock, and pop into performances that have consistently left fans wanting more. Bonus: Echosmith is their special guest. Be there and be like the cool kids (zing!).
For more shows, updates, and other DCClubbing events: visit our Event Calendar and our friends at Club Glow and Echostage!
Spring Concerts in DC
It’s Springtime in DC.
That means Cherry Blossoms, warmer temperatures [FINALLY], and most importantly: major concerts and festivals that will gear you up for the serious summertime lineups. Here is your guide to the best shows the DMV has to offer this season. Whether it’s the shows at Echostage, the outdoor mega concerts at Jiffy Lube Live, or the festivals at Merriweather Post Pavillion and the Pimlico Race Track — the DMV’s got it all. We’ve scouted some of the best gigs here, so if you want to grab seats for one of these must see concerts you better think fast, tickets are already on sale or nearly sold out for just about everything listed!
Eric Prydz
When: May 22, 2015
Where: Echostage
Tickets: Wantickets ($40)
Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202.503.2331
Eric Prydz is an Echostage veteran who knows how to put on a great show. He rocked NYE 2014, and in that year of shows, it was arguably one of the biggest. He returns this May to play for those of you who would are partying locally Memorial Day weekend, and he will not disappoint.
Dave Matthews Band
When: May 23, 2015
Where: Jiffy Lube Live
Tickets:Live Nation ($54- $102)
The Dave Matthews Band will be back on the road again this year, kicking off a sprawling summer trek through North America. If that fact in and of itself isn’t awesome enough, the group will also be performing two full sets each night. That’s right: TWO. One electric, one acoustic. A very special evening indeed, because these shows are going to feature both the career-spanning music you already know and love as well as a few new and unique songs each night.
Sweetlife Festival
When: May 30-31, 2015
Where: Merriweather Post Pavillion
Tickets:One Day ($97.50-$225) Two Day ($175-$350)
Sweetlife Festival announced a 2-day festival, featuring over 22 hours of music and more than 25 of our favorite artists like Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Billy Idol, Tove Lo and much much more.
Lana Del Rey
When: June 11, 2015
Where: Jiffy Lube Live
Tickets: Live Nation ($30- $330)
Lana Del Rey’s Endless Summer Tour is the upcoming first official concert tour by American recording artist Lana Del Rey in support of her second studio album Ultraviolence (2014).
Country Mega Ticket
When: Multiple Dates June- September 2015
Where: Jiffy Lube Live
Tickets: Live Nation ($250)
Do you like country or do you LOVE it? Jiffy Lube Live proudly announced the 2015 Country Mega Ticket, an ten-show package featuring the summer’s hottest country shows at the venue for all you country mega fans out there. The 2015 Country Megaticket gives you the chance to buy tickets before everyone else, weeks before the individual show tickets are available.
To see the rest of what DCClubbing and Glow have coming up this spring and summer check out our event calendar.
The Best of Valentine’s Day in DC
Whether you’re a die hard lover of Valentine’s Day, you know the type who troll around town in the ugliest color combo, red and pink, want to be romanced with chocolates and rose petals, or you’d rather go casual this year, like running around the nation’s capital in your thong, we’re running down the list of the best V-day options in DC. If you’re single and ready to party, we’ve got events for you nuts jobs as well. Unless of course you’re the type that just wants to sit at home and cry, then the least you could do is stop being a complete shut in and have some fun with our anti- Valentine’s Day options.
Night Crawlers
These options will keep you party people up all night with some of the city’s hottest DJs and best nightclubs. Whether you’re single or just trying to liven up a dull and boring relationship, this will do the trick.
Ultrabar- 911 F St. Northwest, 20004
Every Saturday at Ultrabar is Ladies Night and Valentine’s Day really is all about the ladies after all isn’t it? Have a Date Night this year and take your woman out for a night on the town!
Details: Ladies 21 & over get in FREE all night! Ladies 18+ reduced admission all night! 9:30PM – 3:00AM, $300 table special: Stoli, Bacardi, and House Champagne
The Huxley- 1730 M Street NW, DC 20036
Valentine’s Day “Stupid Cupid” party presented by LX Group. Whether you’re taken or single and ready to mingle, The Huxley is throwing a Valentine’s Day celebration that is guaranteed to leave you smitten.
Details: Friday, February 13, 2015 from 10PM-3AM. Open-bar access from 10-11PM. Music by DJ Philipz. Ticket packages starting at $15.
Lounging
If you want a little more than dinner and a movie, or you don’t want to spend Valentine’s Day bumping and grinding next to a thousand strangers, than these sexy DC lounges might be just what Cupid had in mind.
Barcode- 1101 17th Street NW
Want a special evening for you and your significant other? Barcode’s Valentine’s Day menu has everything you need: 4 delicious courses hand-picked by the chef himself, including a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert available for a limited time.
Details: $45 4-course menu hand picked by the chef – call ahead to make sure you get a table! (202) 955-9001
Dirty Martini- 1223 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Dirty Martini is offering up a 4-course prix fix dinner for an interesting choice of price, $69.99. Then head upstairs to the venue’s Dirty Bar to keep the party going for Ladies Night, where ladies enter free on Saturdays.
All Nighters
If you’re ready to wow your date with a night out in the nation’s capital and aren’t afraid to lay down some big bucks and maybe spend the night at one of the coolest hotels in DC, these options will be a good start.
Gaylord Hotel- 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
Heat up your night at the National Harbor. Whether it’s date night or ladies night, take a ride on the Capital Wheel, grab dinner, head to Bobby McKey’s, Cadillac Ranch, Public House, or the Gaylord’s two-story rooftop Pose Ultra-Lounge. Then cozy up at one of their 2,000 guest rooms.
Details: See the Gaylord’s website for rates and reservations.
The W Hotel- 515 15th Street NW, F St. Between 14th and 15th Street, 20004
The W Washington DC is a one stop shop for Valentine’s Day, grab a room in one of their sexy suites, catch dinner at the W’s Pinea restaurant, hit up the Root Cellar Whiskey Bar located in the lower level, then get up where the nation’s most important monuments and spectacular landmarks surround you in their 11th-floor rooftop terrace.
Details: To enjoy POV after 5 PM, you must be 21 and over. Seating at POV is first come first serve. POV offers bottle service reservations on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 9 PM.
The Mansion on O St.– 2020 O Street Northwest, 20036
Love is in the air at the Mansion, where a three-course meal topped off with their exotic banana split erection (yes you read that right) and sweet tooth display. They then offer a lover’s treasure hunt through the Mansion where you explore 100’s of rooms and 70 secret doors. If you attend the dinner you’ll also score 20% a hotel room for the night.
Details: Dinner tickets are $69 each and runs from 5PM-11PM. For more details and to get tickets, see their website here.
Singles
Being alone on V-Day can be just as much fun as hanging out with some random date or the person you’ve been meaning to break up with for months but don’t have the balls to do it. Being alone is cheaper, easier and probably a hell of a better idea.
Barcode- 1101 17th Street NW
Barcode’s newest Thursday party, ONE, has taken DC by storm – pay them a visit on Thursday the 12th for Singles with Singles and get even better specials than ever – with a $1 Progressive Bar starting at 9pm, how can you go wrong?
Details: 18+, music by DJ Kam, $1 Progressive bar starting at 9pm, and table specials – call (202) 271-1171 for reservations.
Singles Seated Speed Dating and Valentine’s Day Party at Capitale- 1301 K Street NW 20005
What better than Valentine’s Day to meet your new match, so get off the couch and stop pouting and head to Capitale for their seated speed dating, which was even featured on the Today Show.
Details: Price: $30.00 if purchased by 5 p.m. Friday, January 30; 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Cupid’s Bar Crawl– Dupont Circle
If you really can’t stand going out on Valentine’s Day, get your partying in a week early. Celebrate the season of love with a Dupont Circle bar crawl, whether you’re single, taken, or just hoping to get shot by Cupid’s never failing arrow.
Details: February 7, 2015, 3-11 PM. Participating establishments include: The Huxley, The Mad Hatter, Sign of the Whale, Ozio, Public Bar, Kabin, Buffalo Billiards, Irish Whiskey, Cafe Citron, James Hoban’s and more.
Low Key
This one is for all those who have either been in a relationship so long, that nobody cares about this Hallmark holiday anymore; you know there’s love there. Or, for the singles that don’t want to be surrounded by A-holes making kissy faces all night long, yet it’s still Saturday night and you don’t want to be a complete shut in.
Fifty Shades of Grey- The Movie
No we are not telling you to get all kinky with some S&M, what you do behind closed doors is completely up to you, we’re talking the movie Fifty Shades of Grey. The highly anticipated movie is hitting theaters February 14, maybe you’ll even pick up some new moves you can try out later that night or your next date.
Details: See for Local Showtimes. P.S. We like the Georgetown Lowe’s Theater where you can sneak next door and get your sweet fix at the Hershey’s Ice Cream shop.
Ice Skating- 3 DC Locations
One positive thing about a DC winter is ice-skating and it can be super romantic. Take your date over to the National Gallery of Art’s Skating Rink on the National Mall, Canal Park Ice Rink on 2nd & M St. in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, or the Washington Harbour Ice Rink.
Details: Most rinks are open through March, check the links above for dates, tickets and pricing.
Alternative
If you’re sick of the whole boring dinner and a movie dates, or awkward Valentine’s Day encounters, these off beat options will get you up off your ars.
Capitol Standard Magazine Party- QLIKD: Not Another Boring Valentine’s Day- Jack Rose Dining Saloon; 2007 18th Street NW, 20009
Mingle with singles, toast with couples, and relax with a complimentary men’s grooming service provided by Roosters of Georgetown and a braid bar by Haute 202 Salon will be on site for women. VIP guests will enjoy specialty craft cocktails assembled by GQ Magazine’s featured mixologist of the year.
“Crimes of Passion” Experience at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment- 575 7th Street NW, DC 20004
Spend Valentine’s Day weekend visiting a special exhibit unlike anything else offered on this romantic holiday weekend. Get handcuffed to your date and view over 600 exhibits regularly featured at the museum, plus exhibits explaining various crimes of passion and hear true stories such as the “Valentine’s Vampire.”
Details: Friday February 13 and Saturday February 14, ticket start times between 6-10PM. General admission tickets are $80 and VIP tickets are $150; see here for all the goodies that come with the price of admission and to purchase tickets.
Cupid’s Undie Run- Stanton & Greene, Hawk ‘N’ Dove & Capitol Lounge, 319 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 20003
After a night of romance, one could use something a little lighter, so what better than an event that’s tag line is- Put the Hilarity in Charity. Cupid’s Undie Run let’s you around the U.S. Capitol Building in your Valentine’s themed undies to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Details: Sunday, February 15, 2015 Noon-4PM, register online here.
Classic
For the quintessential Valentine’s evening, most buttoned up couples will do the classic Valentine’s Day, which consists of a romantic dinner out on the town, champagne, a heart shaped box of chocolates or maybe even a diamond if your man’s not broke. Here are some sexy restaurants that will impress your date, but you better make reservations quick before you get stuck with Chinese takeout.
Fiola Mare- 3100 K Street Northwest, 20007
You’re just a reservation and a major paycheck away from a trip to the Italian Riviera by way of the Potomac at Fiola Mare. Expect sweeping river views, whole roasted fish, streams of bubbly—and a mega-bill to match.
Details: Check out the full Valentine’s menu here.
Little Serow- 1511 17th St. NW, 20036
With a limit of four people per table, Little Serow is an intimate spot is tailor-made for romance. The menu riffs on the meals the owners ate on their honeymoon and the open kitchen delivers a seven fiery, funky plates like Mekong whiskey-basted ribs with sticky rice. You may need to bring the tums for this one.
Details: Check out their full menu online here. Valentine’s Day offers a $45 prix fixe option.
Co Co. Sala- 929 F Street NW 20004
Forget the box of chocolates and whisk your sweetie away to Co Co. Sala, a chocolate-themed restaurant pairs decadent dinners with indulgent desserts. There are two main lounge areas as well as a patio garden, a private dining room, an art gallery and rooftop seating.
Details: Click here for hours and reservations
New Year’s Eve 2015: The Best DC Has to Offer
It’s about that time again, the biggest party event of the season, New Year’s Eve. Haven’t planned the big night yet? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the best events happening in the Nation’s Capital this New Year’s Eve. So grab your tickets or your table and get ready to ring in 2015 at one of the hottest parties in the District. There are mega club events from Benny Benassi at Echostage, Ultrabar, to lavish hotel events, bar crawls or hip lounges. With so many options in the city, you can’t lose, so make it a big year!
Ultrabar
Where: 911 F St. NW, Washington DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 8PM
Tickets: Starting at only $30, Bookings at tables@dcclubbing.com/wordpress2 or 202.638.4663
(complimentary champagne w/ advanced bookings only). Tickets on sale now!
Details: Ultrabar is known for it’s wild parties, and New Year’s Eve 2015 is no exception! Tickets allow an all access pass to 6 bars, 5 floors, 4 DJs; open bar 8PM-9PM, a midnight balloon drop, party favors, and the greatest NYE party DC has to offer! Book a table now and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne! Ring 2015 in the right way, and send 2014 off with a bang! This event is 21+ only.
Echostage
Where: 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 8PM
Tickets: Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202.503.2331 Tickets on sale now!
Details: Echostage brings the biggest and best DJ’s to the District and NYE they are going all out with Benny Benassi. Echostage ranked as the #1 best place to dance on the East Coast by DJ Mag, so you know their NYE party will be massive. No dress code, Ages 18+.
W Hotel
Where: 515 15th Street NW, F St. Between 14th and 15th Street, Washington DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 8PM
Tickets: For New Year’s Eve event only tickets, click here.
Details: Electrify your New Year’s Eve at the W DC. Experience the night at P.O.V. Lounge and ring in the New Year with magnificent views of the Nation’s Capital. Early bird ticket specials, bottle service and hotel packages available while you’re keeping it classy at the W.
National Harbor
Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 9PM
Tickets: Starting at $99. Tickets on sale now.
Details: The Big Night DC New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the Gaylord at the National Harbor is one of the biggest NYE events in the city. Fifteen massive party areas- Main DJ Ballroom & Stage, Dewey Beach Band Stage & Ballroom, Retro Ballroom (Best of 70’s, 80’s & 90’s dance tunes), DC’s Largest Dance Ballroom (The hottest dance music), Acoustic Lounge, Silent Disco, Dining Area, and Karaoke Zone. In the VIP area there are many more additional zones, lounges, and club Zones (for VIPs only).
Eden
Where: 1716 I street NW, Washington DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 8PM
Tickets: Tickets starting at $35. Tickets on sale now.
Details: The New Years Eve the enchanting wonderland of Eden awaits you! Offering up 4 unique levels of live music and entertainment. As you move from level to level, you will experience sets from the best live DJs spinning Top 40, House, Hip Hop and much more. Open bar 8PM-10PM. At midnight there will be a live broadcast of the countdown in New York accompanied by a massive balloon drop!
The Manor
Where: 1327 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 9PM
Tickets: General Admission $60. Tickets on sale now.
Details: This New Year’s Eve 2015, The Manor brings you, Night Circus, come experience where imagination meets reality. Tickets include a 1-hour open bar and hors d’oeuvres 9-10PM, live night circus acts, midnight balloon drop, live feed of Time Square ball drop, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and complimentary party favors.
Cirque du 2015 Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel
Where: 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, Doors 7:30PM
Tickets: Tickets $109-$200. Tickets on sale now.
Details: The Omni invites you take a journey around the world without ever leaving Washington’s royal and historic hotel. Each ballroom will have a theme from around the world, from New York City, Rio, Europe and even Antarctica, no matter your flavor they’ve got you covered with 19 international themes, fully stocked open bars, and balloon drop.
Crawl Til The Ball Falls In DC
Where: Various Bars, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, 5PM
Tickets: Tickets $20.15. Tickets on sale now.
Details: Crawl til the Ball Falls will take you through some of the city’s best bars. While there, you will be hooked up with awesome drink specials, including 2 for 1 well drinks and a $5 New Years Eve specialty cocktail. Your ticket will gain you admission to each venue you hit along the crawl, so don’t worry about having to pay cover at each one.
The Huxley
Where: 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, 9PM
Tickets: Use the EventBrite to book tickets and private table service reservations. Tickets on sale now.
Details: Celebrate the New Year with costumed performers, surprise entertainment, live instrumentalists, the hottest DJs and much more! DJ Benny C and Heather Femia will be spinning you favorite hits to get everyone in the celebratory mood as we countdown to a New Year! Tickets include a 3-hour premium open bar.
Lost Society
Where: 1730 M Street NW, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, December 31, 9PM
Tickets: Prices start at $35. Tickets on sale now.
Details: Bring in 2015 with us at Lost Society’s Masquerade Ball with DJ Phlipz! Lost Society offers several entry options- general admission, VIP table reservations, rooftop VIP table packages, and second floor restaurant level VIP table packages. General admission tickets include entry for one guest, one drink ticket, and champagne toast at midnight and party favors.
Have you decided on this year’s resolution? This guide will help: The ‘New’ New Year’s Resolution– Your New Year’s Resolutions Made Easy
To check out our HOTTEST New Year’s Eve Party, you’ve got to see New Year’s Eve at Echostage 2014.
Halloween Parties: The Best DC has to Offer
Halloween is just around corner and it’s one of the biggest party holidays of the year. We’ve searched the Nation’s Capital and came up with the top parties in DC this Halloween weekend. From epic nightclub freak fests and costume contests, to spooked out cruises on the Potomac and an insane mansion party and much more. So grab your slutty, sexy, silly, spooky, or wicked costume and pack your weekend with full of Halloween madness. We dare you!
Eden- Haunted Rooftop- Thursday, October 30, 10PM- 2AM
Introducing American University’s official Halloween party presented by Panorama Productions at Eden DC’s rooftop featuring DJEKI and ROWAN. Last time AU came through, they took over the rooftop and turned into one of the best parties we have had yet!
-Free Admission for 21+ until midnight
-Free Admission until midnight with AU ID +18
-Half off drinks from 10PM- 11PM
-$4 Coronas & $200 Belvedere Bottles
Ultrabar- Nightmare on F Street- Friday, October 31- 10PM-3AM
Ultrabar’s killer Nightmare on F Street returns with bigger costumes, better specials, and more Halloween spirit than you can handle.
-5 Levels, 4 DJs spinning Top 40, House, and International
-$5 Fireball shots until midnight
-$150 bottles of Absolut
-Bottle service available at (202) 271-1171
-Ages 18+ w/ valid ID
Echostage- Gloween’s Nightmare On Hysteria Street- Friday, October 31- 9PM
Come party at the biggest club in DC for the most tricked out EDM Halloween bash in the city with Bingo Players and Felix Cartel at Echostage for Gloween’s Nightmare on Hysteria Street.
-Ages: 18+
-No dress code
-Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202.503.233
Barcode- Meetup’s 20s & 30s Going Out Group- Saturday, November 1- 9PM-3AM
Pick out our scariest, sexiest, funniest, craziest costumes, and mix and mingle together for some fun, dancing, drinks, and spooky times. Tickets are $10-$15 and can be purchased HERE and include an open bar from 9PM- 10PM. Nobody does Halloween like Barcode.
-Drink specials after open bar
-Meetup wristbands and glow bracelets
-Costume contest and winners get a $75 bar tab
-Halloween goodies, candies, and treats
Ultrabar- Naughty or Nice? Saturday, November 1- 10PM-3AM
Store bought or homemade? Clever or classic? Naughty or nice? Ultrabar only has one question for you: which side will YOU be on? Their take on the classic “heaven and hell” party is gearing up to be one of the best weekend parties this year.
For Ultrabar bottle service: 202-638-4663.
Music Format:
Main: Saam (Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop)
Vault: George Tsakiris (House, Dance, International)
Bedroom: DJ Enemy (S. American + International)
Chroma: DJ Destroyer Hip Hop (Hip Hop and R&B)
Halloween Weekend at the Huxley- Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, 10PM-3AM
Bust out your best costumes and head to The Huxley, for their premiere nightclub event. Both the Heaven & Hell and Freak-O-Ween events will feature live entertainment, costumed performers, and many Huxley-style surprises, 21 and over.
Ladies dressed in costume that arrive before midnight will receive free admission. (Must RSVP here for complimentary entry.) Dressing to impress is always encouraged at The Huxley, but on Halloween you can really bank from donning one’s best. Over the weekend, we will be giving away $1000 in cash prizes for the best costumes!
Halloween’s Not Over- Saturday, November 1, 2014, 10PM
HALLOWEEN EDITION of #OperaSaturdays featuring one of DC/Miami’s best DJs – DBT. where style and sophistication blend with theatrical elements at Opera Ultra Lounge. Every Saturday, this series features new characters, themes, and thrills for unforgettable, eye-popping entertainment. Local and national deejays bring a very diverse energy, spinning a range of music from Top 40 and house to hip-hop and techno.
★ FOR FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11.30: register with the operadc.com website, view the event and click on the “guest list” button. Your name will be on the list at the door, but please arrive early as it will close promptly at 11.30PM.
National Zoo- Night of the Living Zoo- Thursday, October 30, 6:30PM- 10PM
Night of the Living Zoo is an iconic DC Halloween event featuring bone-chilling and mind-boggling performance art including palm readers, fire eaters, talking bats, and illusionists. General Admission is $20 FONZ members and $30 nonmembers, or $55 FONZ members and $80 nonmembers and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
Spirit of Washington- Boo Cruise! – Friday, October 31, 9PM- 12AM
Boo Cruise! On the Spirit of Washington is for the more “civilized” Halloweeners and will include passed hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar all night long. Halloween costumes are encouraged and the best costume will win 4 free tickets on the Spirit of Washington during the costume contest by the end of the night. This one ends earlier enough for you to go crazy in downtown DC at one of the other spooktacular Halloween events in DC.
The Mansion on O Street- Friday, October 31, 8PM
The Mansion on O hosts a major Halloween costume party where online reservations are required, and tickets cost $30 per person, no tickets at the door. Party includes: DJ, costume contest with prizes, chocolate fountain, special Halloween treasure hunt, and cash bar. Tour the 100-room mansion and search for secret doors when you visit.
Georgetown Waterfront- Halloween Night By the River– Saturday, October 31, 9PM-1AM
The Waterfront isn’t just for summertime, head over to Nick’s Riverside Grill for Halloween Night By the River and party along the Georgetown waterfront. Their annual Halloween fest includes a DJ, costume contest, and drink specials.
There will be DJ entertainment, drinks and special shooters for $3 each or two for $5 (Jello and Test Tube), as well as appetizers from 10PM to 12AM, which are included in the entrance fee. There will also be a costume contest where you can win tickets to our NYE #RiverBash2015 party or two airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US! Must be 21+ years to enter, $10 entry at the door.
If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, check out Halloween’s Sexiest Costumes, DC Clubbing’s Halloween Fright Fest Weekend, and some of our favorite Halloween costumes from our past events.
