Twihard Tent City
Crazy Twilight Fans
Twihards build Tent City Awaiting The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
This fall, groups are already hoarding theaters in Los Angeles awaiting the November 18 opening of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I. Not since 2005 with the May 16 opening of Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones did such a desperate group of crazies line up in anticipation of a movie opening. That year, fans held their stance up to 6 weeks in advance.
The fans of the franchise have set up a tent village outside of the theater. This behavior is actually encouraged by the studio because who doesn’t want a rabid fan base and all the free coverage of stories just like this showing how insane they are?
File this under “Too Much Time on Your Hands”!
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Showtimes This Week
- Regal Bethesda- Thursday: 12:01 AMC
- AMC Mazza Gallerie- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- Rockville Town Center- Thursday: 12:01 AM, 12:05, 12:10, 12:15 AM
- Ballston Common- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- AMC Hoffman Center- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- AMC Loews Theatres Georgetown- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- Regal Gallery Place- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- AMC Tysons Corner 16- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- Majestic 20- Thursday: 12:01 AM
- Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14- Thursday: 12:01 AM
DC Goes All Iron Chef
Capital Food Fight
Every year four local chefs duke it out to raise money for DC Central Kitchen to aid in their fight to end hunger
Much like the Japanese cooking show, Iron Chef, each chef will compete in a cook-off battle featuring a secret ingredient. Hopefully vile, disgusting, really disgusting, bordering on non-food ingredients will be used like they do on Iron Chef. Please hold the bulls’ balls or un-laid eggs.
This year’s competing chefs include:
- Todd Gray (Equinox/Watershed)
- Haidar Karoum (Proof/Estadio)
- Jeff Black (BlackSalt Restaurant Group/Pearl Dive Oyster Palace)
- Brian McBride (Blue Duck Tavern)
Chefs will be judged by a panel including Ted Allen of Food Network’s Chopped, award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan and host of Simply Ming, Ming Tsai.
Last year reformed bad boy c
elebrity chef and host of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain will be returning as the host and Jose Andres will be serving as the chair of the event. In addition to the chef competition, more than 60 local restaurants will be serving a variety of tasting items.
When: November 10, 2011 – doors open at 6PM
Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW – Washington, DC 20004
Tickets: $200 — available online at www.capitalfoodfight.org
Barcöde Celebrates One Year of DC Nightlife
A new approach to nightlife in Washington DC
Bar-Cöde celebrates its 1 Year Anniversary
The highly anticipated November 2010 opening of Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge brought with it a slightly new concept to DC nightlife.
While many DC restaurants, lounges and bars focus on one specific niche, Barcöde has attempted to penetrate three.
Catering to 21+ young professionals, the DC lounge has an extensive selection of bottled and draft beers, wines and specialty cocktails.
The kitchen, open ’til midnight, features reasonably priced American classics with a twist. Customer favorites include the Avocado Dip; the wide selection of brick oven, thin crust pizzas; and the Tiramisu.
The popular happy hour features half-off drink specials and carries into the night with DJs and sporting events and fights. The DC bar features ten 42″ HDTVs and two 70″ HD projectors.
Barcöde’s Tuesday happy-hour was voted Best in DC by the Washington Post!
Barcode’s 1 Year Anniversary event happens on Saturday November 5th and features complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 10PM-11PM.
The party kicks-off with DJ Saam and DJ Kam on the decks! A Champagne toast will be held at midnight.
To your left, Bar Manager and Beverage Mixologist Ari Wilder explains the ‘how-to’ for creating the Barcode specialty cocktail known as the Orchard Storm.
I’m very proud of what Barcode has become over the last year. I’ve witnessed the food, staff and clientele evolve. The place has a comfortable feel, and the customers respond to it. We now have many regulars that love the food and atmosphere. Sports have become a big attraction by popular demand. For 2012, we’re focusing on consistency and improved service.
-Antonis Karagounis, Owner
The Bar
- Specialty Cocktails
- Over 30 different beers
- Vast Wine Selection (by the glass or bottle)
- Happy Hour Specials – half priced drinks from 3-7PM (M-F) and 5-7PM (Sat), half off wine Tuesdays, and Sunday $1 beer specials
The Restaurant
- Headed by Chef Giovanni Orellana
- Dishes like the Butternut Squash Tortelli, the Spicy Organic Chicken, and the Pancetta Macaroni and Cheese
- Small plates, custom Neapolitan style pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and desserts
- Kitchen open until Midnight
The Lounge
- Past acts include DJ Pauly D, DJ Enferno, Pleasurekraft, Saeed Younan, Havana Brown
- Frequented by local professional athletes and world-class DJs
- Parties range from Top 40/Mash-Up to Latin, House and Hip-Hop
- Bottle Service
- Valet
The Game
- Two 70″ projectors
- Ten 42″ HDTV’s
- $1 beer specials for NFL Sundays
- UFC fights nights
- Free WiFi for your fantasy needs!
A sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere sans red velvet ropes, dress code, uptight VIP nonsense. Barcode has been a refreshing addition to clubs in DC. It’s one of the few DC venues that offers something for everyone – all at the same time! Whether you’re looking for a relaxed lunch, after work cocktail, lavish dinner, the game, or a night of dancing… guests will find everything they’re looking for at Barcode.
Smile until it hurts, laugh until you pee!
Comedy in DC
The Lighter Side of the Nation’s Capital
Washington DC has more of an uptight reputation, but insiders to the nightlife scene know it is much more crazy than what people see on CNN. Help lightening the mood is the comedy scene in DC.
Most notably, The Improv Comedy Club has been recognized as one of the nation’s premiere comedy venues. The Washington, DC location is one of 16 clubs around the United States, and some of the masters of comedy –Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno– began right here at the DC Improv.
Much like a strip club, along with the ticket purchase the club require each guest to purchase two items off the menu, including food and beverages, alcohol or not. This is an easy goal to attain and all items are priced comparably to other restaurants or lounges in the District.
Some acts to definitely check out in the coming months are Kevin Nealon (Weeds, SNL), Jim Breuer (SNL, Half Baked), Steve-O (Jackass), Patrice ONeal (HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central), amongst others.
Other major comics like Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately, Girls Behaving Badly), Kathy Griffin, and Bob Saget (Full House) have also come through DC’s Warner Theater.
Address
1140 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC. (Between L & M Streets) (202) 296-7008
Nearest Metro
Farragut North on the Red Line
Parking
Street parking is free on meters after 6:30PM There is also a PMI parking lot next door that is $8.00 with validation.
Improv Showtimes
Tuesday – Thursday 8:30PM, Friday and Saturday 8PM and 10:30PM Sunday 8PM
Seating
Seating for early shows is on a first come first serve basis and the doors open 90 minutes prior to show time. Seating for late shows on Fridays and Saturdays is assigned according to reservation number. Tickets may be picked up one hour before show time for the late show and seating begins at 10:00PM.
A bit from Kevin Nealon in his 2009 comedy special on Showtime : “Now Hear me Out!”
Georgetown’s Biggest Halloween Nightmare
Georgetown’s Frightening Halloween Traffic
This past weekend D.C. was packed with Halloween events, but it’s not over yet. Georgetown will be packed tonight with costumed revelers, which naturally will result in a traffic and parking nightmare.
Parking restrictions and road closures will make driving through Georgetown a frightening ordeal with K and M Streets and areas along Wisconsin Avenue restricted until 6AM tomorrow.
Many side streets will also be closed, with an exception of residents and employees at local shops. They include 27th through 34th Streets along with N, O and P Streets. Those streets will close at 6:30 tonight and reopen around 3AM. Police say they may close additional streets depending on the crowd size. They recommend using public transportation to get to the Halloween event.
Parking Restrictions
No-parking restrictions will be in effect along the following routes from 4 PM on Monday to 6 AM Tuesday:
- K Street, NW from 30th Street to Wisconsin Avenue
- Water Street, NW from 32rd Street west to the Capital Crescent Trail
- 1000–1300 Blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, NW
- M Street, NW from 25th Street to the Key Bridge
- 1100 block of 26th Street, NW
Road Closures
The following streets will be closed to through traffic from 6:30 PM Monday to 3 AM Tuesday:
- 3300-3400 blocks of Cady’s Alley NW (Residents only)
- 1000 Block of Grace Street NW (Residents only)
- 3200 Block of Cecil Place NW (Residents Only)
- 3100 Block of South Street NW (Employees and Residents only)
- 3100 Block of Oak Alley NW (Residents and Employees only)
- 3100 Block of Blues Alley (Residents and Employees only)
- 1200-1500 blocks of 27th Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1200-1500 blocks of 28th Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1000-1500 blocks of 29th Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1000-1500 blocks of 30th Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1000-1500 blocks of 31st Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1000 Block of Thomas Jefferson Street NW (Employees and Residents Only)
- 1200-1600 blocks of 33rd Street (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1200-1700 blocks of 34th Street NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 3200-3600 blocks of Prospect St. NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2700-2900 blocks of Olive St. NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2700 block of Poplar Lane NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2700-3600 blocks of N St NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2600-3100 blocks of Dumbarton St NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2600-3600 blocks of O St NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 2600-3100 blocks of P Street NW (Residents and Employees Only)
- 1500 blocks of 32nd Street (Residents and Employees Only)
Additional streets may be closed and/or opened at the direction of the 2nd District Commander or his designee. Drivers must present proof of residency or work identification to access the closed streets.
DJ Pauly D Club Glow Official Video
DJ Pauly D’s second home!
Every time he comes to Club Glow DC, whether it’s at Fur, Barcode or other clubs in DC;
the champagne sprays and bras fly! OOOoohhhyyyeaaaahhhh!!!
Check out the Pauly D ‘Gel, Diamonds, Music’ interview, it’s sick!
Important Info & FAQ about Super Glow at DC Armory
Panorama Productions and Glow are proud to host Super Glow (featuring Avicii and Armin van Buuren) at the DC Armory on Friday, November 18, and Saturday the 19th. Lots of people have questions, and fortunately, we have answers for you.
Subjects covered here include: tickets, dress code, alcohol, age and ID requirements, set times, start time, Metro, security, glowsticks policy, photographer policy, parking, smoking, re-entry, afterparties, and info about the next big show.
Super Glow Event Page: Avicii and Armin van Buuren at DC Armory
Tickets
Are there tickets left?
- GA and VIP tix are still available for Armin van Buuren. They are selling fast. Get Armin tickets here.
What’s the difference between General Admission and VIP tickets?
- General Admission tickets are on the floor (no seating).
- VIP ticket holders will have a private entrance, floor access plus bleacher seating above the crowd.
Will there be tickets at the door?
Limited tickets will be available at the door for Armin van Buuren on Saturday.
Getting into the Show
What are the Age Requirements, ID requirements?
This event is strictly 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink. A valid government-issued photo ID is absolutely required to enter. Your ticket does not exempt you from this requirement.
Is there a Dress Code?
No.
About the Show
When does the show start? When should I get there? Who is playing when?
The doors open at 5 pm. We recommend getting there early to avoid lines.
Set times are TBA.
Will there be alcohol?
Yes. The DC Armory will have beer, liquor and wine available, as well as food and non-alcoholic beverages. Bottle/Table service is not available.
Show and Venue Policies
What is security like at the Armory?
From the DC Armory info page: “All guests entering the DC Armory are subject to search and screening by hand-held and/or walkthrough magnetometer. Refusal to comply may be grounds to prohibit admission. Guests will not be permitted to enter the DC Armory if they are visibly intoxicated.”
Are Glowsticks or Lasers permitted?
No. However, Glow bracelets, LED gloves, and other “jewelry/attire” type glow-items are okay. Loose objects like glow STICKS are not ok. Rule of thumb: if you can chuck it at someone, its not getting inside.
Are Professional Photographers / DSLR Cameras Permitted?
No. However, personal “point and shoot” cameras are OK.
What other items are prohibited?
Prohibited items include weapons or other dangerous objects, sticks, bats, poles, staffs and clubs, illegal substances, backpacks and large bags, food and beverages, and metal, plastic and glass containers.
What is the Smoking Policy?
Smoking indoors is prohibited by DC Law, violators may be ejected. Follow signs to designated smoking areas on-site.
Is re-entry permitted?
No.
Getting to the Show
How do I get there?
See this: Getting to DC Armory. We recommend taking the Metro to the nearby Stadium/Armory stop.
When does Metro close?
The last train leaves the Stadium/Armory stop at 3am.
Where do I park?
There are huge parking lots all around the DC Armory for $15. Primary parking for Super Glow will be in Lot 3 (corner of 19th and East Capitol Streets, SE).
More Parties in DC
Is there an afterparty?
- Thursday: Pre-party with Paco Osuna at Lima Lounge.
- Friday: When Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano are finished opening for Avicii, they head over to Josephine for a headlining set.
When is the next big show?
- A-Trak: Tues 11/22 [Glow at Fur]
- Sebastian Ingrosso: Wed 11/23 [Glow at Fur]
- Pleasurekraft: Thurs 11/24 [Glow at Lima]
- Thomas Gold: Fri 11/25 [Glow at Josephine]
More Questions
Directions, Metro, etc:
Click here for DC Armory directions and more!!!
Your Guide to DC Food Trucks
Ya can’t beat the meat in the street!
Food trucks in DC are far more than your typical Manhattan falafel, kabob or even Belgian waffle stand. Washington DC street vendors come fully equipped with mobile kitchens, a bevy of street food options and health code standards far beyond the conventional food truck norms.
Fueled by Washington’s need for quick lunch options, DC food trucks travel from spot to spot offering Washingtonians amazing street food like tarts, lobster rolls, Korean barbeque, falafel, sweet & savory pies, tacos and much more!
How do you know where they are?
Every day street food vendors in Washington DC update their Facebook and Twitter profiles with their whereabouts, menu options, whether or not something has sold out, closing time, tomorrow’s hours, etc.
They pretty much roll up where the action is and watch as the lines form. You can find DC food trucks everywhere from North Capital to K Street, down to GW and Virginia Ave and into NoVA!
We found all these trucks just in McPherson Square!
Red Hook Lobster Pound
It’s a bit expensive by street food standards, but once you bite into the butter-soaked roll and taste that lobster, the dent in your wallet will mean nothing.
Find the DC Lobster Truck @lobstertruckDC | Hang with the Lobster Pound on Facebook
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Sweet or savory? No matter which way you cut it (pun definitely intended) the DC pie truck is, as its name clearly warns, dangerously delicious!
Find the DC Pie Truck @thepietruckDC | Get Dangerously Delicious on Facebook
Sabora Street: Latin Inspired Street Food
Judging from the marked up menu, Sabora Street’s chicken tacos/arepas are rather popular! Their beer-battered soft-shell crab is delicious too!
Find Sabora’s Latin street food @saborastreet | Visit Sabora Street on Facebook
Sweet Flow Mobile
The folks at Sweet Green wanted to bring the ice cream truck from our youth to the office – so they did! The tart yogurt is of course, fat free, all-natural and uses live active cultures 🙂
Find the Sweetflow Mobile food truck @SweetflowMobile | Visit Sweetflow Mobile on Facebook
TaKorean: Korean BBQ Tacos
You will never go wrong with Bulgogi, Kimchi and Sriracha sauce – you know, the hot sauce with the rooster on it. This is one of our favorites!
Find the DC Korean BBQ Food Truck @TaKorean | Visit TaKorean on Facebook
Tasty Kabob
It’s all in the name baby! Chicken, lamb, or meatballs over rice and voila, you’ve got some tasty kabobs; DC food truck style!
Find the DC Tasty Kabob Food Truck @TastyKabob | Visit Tasty Kabob DC on Facebook
Sauca
Eat the World! DC’s Sauca food truck is probably the most in tune with social media. Being that they serve Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean and American delights, they need all the reach they can get!
Follow Sauca @wheresauca | Visit Sauca on Facebook
AZN Eats
Simple and amazing. It’s Asian, it’s eats, and it’s delicious!
Follow AZN Eats @azneats | Visit AZN Eats on Facebook
The DC Big Cheese Truck
There’s nothing better than a cheese sandwich and some tomato soup, especially when it starts to get chilly. The Big Cheese DC food truck puts some eclectic twists on an American classic!
Follow The Big Cheese Truck @bigcheesetruck | Visit The Big Cheese Truck on Facebook
The DC BBQ Bus
What’s better than a pulled pork sandwich dripping with sauce on a plate full of slaw and baked beans? Give up? Nothing! Get on the bus!
Follow The DC BBQ Bus @bbqbusdc | Visit BBQ Bus Food Truck on Facebook
Sol Mexican Grill
What’s better than a pulled pork sandwich dripping with sauce on a plate full of slaw and baked beans? Give up? Nothing! Get on the bus!
Follow The DC BBQ Bus @bbqbusdc | Visit BBQ Bus Food Truck on Facebook
The Hula Girl Truck
Grilled to order Teriyaki steak, chicken and tofu highlight a delicious menu! They’ve got everything on a salad, sandwich or plate and serve it with rice and some real mean mac salad! And let’s not forget the Hawaiian Punch!
Follow The Hula Girl Food Truck @hulagirltruck | Visit Hula Girl Food Truck on Facebook
Porc BBQ Food Truck
Purveyors of Rolling Cuisine! There’s something about menus written on chalkboards that make you feel more at home. The pulled pork is good, but that Pastrami sandwich was an amazing surprise!
Follow The Porc BBQ food truck in DC @porcmobile | Visit Porc Food Truck on Facebook
Empanada Food Truck DC
Who doesn’t love empanadas? Whether it’s beef, pork, chicken or veggies, DC Empanadas is a favorite amongst food trucks in DC.
Follow DC empanadas food truck @DCEmpanadas | Visit DC Empanadas Food Truck on Facebook
Floridano Pan con Lechon Food Truck in DC
Pan con Lechon is obviously a must have. A rotating, Florida-inspired sandwich offering makes El Floridano a favorite!
Follow the El Floridano food truck in DC @flmeetsdc
More to come…
Stay tuned as we bring you more DC food trucks whenever we find them. There seems to be infinitely many!
Thursdays at Lima Lounge w/ Sax Taxi & Mor Manor
From the Motor City to the land of Milk & Honey
- Armin van Buuren’s ‘Best New Club’ of 2010
- The host of Glow and Teka
- Heated Outdoor Patio
- (3) Floors
- Vetro VIP level
From the birthplace of techno to the Bullitt boardroom: Jon Sax has opened for everyone from Ferry Corsten to Deadmau5 to Paolo Mojo (at Lima’s Friday event).
As an agent at Bullitt Bookings, Jon represents some of the biggest names in tech-house.
The Detroit-native brings his take on deep house, layered with the live stylings of saxophonist Ricky Prasad!
An officer and a techno-man: After years perfecting his sound at the infamous Israeli nature parties, Mor Manor moved to Washington and unleashed his sound on the capital.
He was a staff-pick finalist in the Beatport Deadmau5 – SOFI Needs a Ladder remix contest.
He’s packed The Reserve, spun at Barcode, opened at Lima’s Glow events and is scheduled for more in the near future!
- Live sax w/ deep house!
- Bangin’ funky tech-house!
- The best intimate dance floor in DC!
Free entry all night long!
7 Halloween Parties in DC Not to be Missed!
Visit our Lucky 13 Halloween Parties of 2012 in DC.
Thursday 10.27.11 – Axwell (Swedish House Mafia) – Glow @ Fur Nightclub
From the most talked about group in house music, Swedish House Mafia star Axwell gets the 2011 DC Halloween weekend started!
Every time he spins Glow @ Fur the club reaches capacity. Here’s the Axwell Glow TV video to prove it!
It’s $5 off before 11 for everyone with this pass
Friday 10.28.11 – Fright Night! – Costume Party @ Barcode
The scariest Happy Hour –> Dinner –> Nightlife progression in DC!
Start the 2011 DC Halloween right with Happy Hour specials, a tasty dinner and freaky moves with Panorama resident DJ Saam!
Check out Barcode on Facebook for more info!
Friday 10.28.11 – Wet Dream on F Street – Pop @ Ultrabar
The naughtiest Halloween party in DC!
• Featuring 4 floors of sexy 2011 DC Halloween action
• VIP Special: $175 Ciroc Vodka [All Flavors]
As if you needed an excuse to dress like you want some!
Get your fan pass and enter for free before midnight!
Friday 10.28.11 – Masquerade Ball – Glow @ Josephine
A Masquerade Ball for the Halloween sophisticate.
Glow brings DC lounges an evening to remember. Complimentary champagne for groups of 5+ ladies with RSVP. Ladies dressed for the ball receive free entry all night!
$10 off before 11 with this pass
Saturday 10.29.11 – Dirty South – Glow @ Fur
One of the hottest DJs of the moment. The Grammy-nominated Dirty South is boys with the Swedish House Mafia and has Tiesto spinning all his stuff!
This is another one of the club glow, 2000+ capacity monster events! Check out Dirty South’s music and decide for yourself!
Saturday 10.29.11 – UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz – Halloween Fight Night @ Barcode
The best place to watch fights in DC is Barcode!
Dress up, watch the fight, get wasted and take that sexy zombie home!
Let’s get it on!
Saturday 10.29.11 – Nightmare on F Street – Ladies Night @ Ultrabar
This is Ultrabar’s annual Halloween sh*t show!
• Featuring 6 bars, 5 levels, 4 DJs
The one night where the staff may just outdo the party people!
Get in for free with the fan pass!
Do you want to know more?
Visit the DC club guide to find out more about the best clubs in DC!
