Warning: Metro May Start Closing Earlier On Weekends!
The DC Metro’s board of directors is once again considering earlier closing times to leave more time for repairs. This time however, they’re floating the idea of closing stations at midnight on weekends!
While we would all like to see an improvement in maintenance, there are similar systems with much longer operating hours and less downtime that have managed to remain operational. This smells much more like a sneaky way to save money (they project it would save 5 million annually) than perform more track maintenance.
Closing the metro early “will seriously harm, if not kill, established and emerging entertainment districts” explained the restaurant association.
All this comes after record-high numbers of travelers take to the trains on Saturday nights. The obvious downfall is that it would hinder DC nightlife and inconvenience residents at best. However, when transportation options are limited people will still go out. This could mean more drunk drivers and road congestion making your trip home more .. interesting.
So what are these people thinking? Not sure, but hopefully the plan gets dismissed just as quickly as the other times they’ve tried to reduced Metro hours. If not, perhaps we need a more viable option for deciding metro weekend hours. The only people that aren’t upset right now are taxi drivers who would benefit from such a change. The people already riding taxis would have to wait much longer to get one in most cases.
Caliente Thursdays @ Tattoo: Grand Opening 9/15/11
Caliente Thursdays
Featuring the sounds of DJ Suelto & DJ Letrero
Starting Thursday November 15
Tattoo Bar
1413 K St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20005
Info: (202) 271-1171
Doors Open at 10pm | Ages 18+
The hottest new Latin party is moving to K Street on Thursdays starting with the 15th. Caliente Thursdays bring the Latin and international sounds of DJ Suelto and DJ Letrero to Tattoo Bar in Washington, DC and the party doesn’t stop until 2am!
$3 Coronas & $5 Rum & Cokes keep the drinks flowing without breaking the bank. Looking to enjoy the VIP life? $150 bottles of Stoli vodka are sure to hit the spot!
Tattoo Bar offers an intimate setting with edgy decor. Part bar and part club, Tattoo offers lounge appeal without a stuffy pretentious atmosphere. Plush couches and a captivating bar top command attention as soon as one enters. If a semi-private party is more your speed, there’s an option for that as well. No matter what your desires, Tattoo Bar finds a way to please.
PoP! Nightlife Resident to Tour with Katy Perry
2011 pop nightlife at Ultrabar resident DJ Skeet Skeet is leaving his DC nightclubs residency to go on the Katy Perry California Dreams Tour 2011.
In a special message to his fans, Skeeter explained:
Alright friends the time is here! I know a lot of you have been speculating and tweeting at me wondering when I was coming to “XYZ” to come play and party with you! Well you better believe in the next 8 months or so I’ll be coming to a town near you. I’m going to be supporting Katy Perry on her worldwide “California Dreams” tour in 2011. Katy is one of my favorite musicians and one of my favorite people. There are so many talented acts coming out alongside us that it will make for a really really special show!”
* Feb. 20, 2011 – Lisbon, Portugal (Campo Pequeno)
* Feb. 23, 2011 – Milan, Italy (Palasharp)
* Feb. 25, 2011 – Zurich, Switzerland (Hallenstadion Zurich)
* Feb. 26, 2011 – Munich, Germany (Zenith)
* Feb. 27, 2011 – Vienna, Austria (Wiener Stadthalle)
* Mar. 4, 2011 – Berlin, Germany (Columbiahalle)
* Mar. 6, 2011 – Offenbach, Germany (Stadthalle Offenbach)
* Mar. 7, 2011 – Paris, France (Zenith Paris)
* Mar. 8, 2011 – Paris, France (Zenith Paris)
* Mar. 10, 2011 – Brussels, Belgium (Forest National)
* Mar. 11, 2011 – Cologne, Germany (Palladium)
* Mar. 14, 2011 – Hamburg, Germany (Sporthalle Hamburg)
* Mar. 15, 2011 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Heineken Music Hall)
* Mar. 17, 2011 – London, UK (HMV Hammersmith Apollo)
* Mar. 18, 2011 – London, UK (HMV Hammersmith Apollo)
* Mar. 19, 2011 – London, UK (HMV Hammersmith Apollo)
* Mar. 21, 2011 – Manchester, UK (O2 Apollo)
* Mar. 22, 2011 – Manchester, UK (O2 Apollo)
* Mar. 27, 2011 – Liverpool, UK (Liverpool Echo Arena)
* Mar. 28, 2011 – Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)
* Mar. 30, 2011 – Nottingham, UK (Capital FM Arena)
* Mar. 31, 2011 – Bournemouth, UK (Bournemouth International Centre)
* Apr. 1, 2011 – Cardiff, UK (Cardiff International Arena)
* Apr. 3, 2011 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Metro Radio Arena)
* Apr. 4, 2011 – Birmingham, UK (LG Arena)
* Apr. 5, 2011 – Glasgow, UK (S.E.C.C.)
* Apr. 9, 2011 – London, UK (Wembley Arena)
* Apr. 28, 2011 – Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
* Apr. 29, 2011 – Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
* May 2, 2011 – Hindmarsh, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
* May 4, 2011 – Darling Harbour, Australia (Sydney Entertainment Centre)
* May 5, 2011 – Boondall, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
* May 7, 2011 – Auckland, New Zealand (Vector Arena)
* May 8, 2011 – Auckland, New Zealand (Vector Arena)
* May 10, 2011 – Wellington, New Zealand (New Zealand TSB Bank Arena)
* May 13, 2011 – Newcastle, Australia (Newcastle Entertainment Centre)
* May 14, 2011 – Darling Harbour, Australia (Syndey Entertainment Centre)
* May 15, 2011 – Boondall, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
* May 20, 2011 – Osaka, Japan (Namba-Hatch)
* May 22, 2011 – Osaka, Japan (Imp Hall)
* May 23, 2011 – Tokyo, Japan (Studio Coast)
* May 24, 2011 – Tokyo, Japan (Studio Coast)
* Jun. 7, 2011 – Duluth, GA (Arena at Gwinnett Center)
* Jun. 9, 2011 – Orlando, FL (UCF Arena)
* Jun. 10, 2011 – Tampa, FL (St. Pete Times Forum)
* Jun. 11, 2011 – Sunrise, FL (BankAtlantic Center)
* Jun. 14, 2011 – Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)
* Jun. 15, 2011 – Columbia, MD (Merriweather Post Pavilion)
* Jun. 17, 2011 – Uniondale, NY (Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
* Jun. 18, 2011 – Boston, MA (TD Garden)
* Jun. 19, 2011 – Newark, NJ (Prudential Center)
* Jun. 22, 2011 – Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena)
* Jun. 23, 2011 – Pittsburgh, PA (Petersen Events Center)
* Jun. 24, 2011 – Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center)
* Jun. 28, 2011 – Auburn Hills, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
* Jun. 30, 2011 – Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
* Jul. 2, 2011 – Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
* Jul. 3, 2011 – Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place)
* Jul. 5, 2011 – Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans Arena)
* Jul. 7, 2011 – Milwaukee, WI (Summerfest)
* Jul. 8, 2011 – Rosemont, IL (Allstate Arena)
* Jul. 9, 2011 – St. Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
* Jul. 13, 2011 – Regina, SK (Brandt Centre)
* Jul. 14, 2011 – Winnipeg, MB (MTS Centre)
* Jul. 16, 2011 – Calgary, AB (Calgary Stampede)
* Jul. 17, 2011 – Edmonton, AB (Rexall Place)
* Jul. 19, 2011 – Vancouver, BC (Rogers Arena)
* Jul. 20, 2011 – Seattle, WA (KeyArena at Seattle Center)
* Jul. 22, 2011 – Portland, OR (Rose Garden Arena)
* Jul. 23, 2011 – Boise, ID (Taco Bell Arena)
* Jul. 25, 2011 – Salt Lake City, UT (EnergySolutions Arena)
* Jul. 26, 2011 – Broomfield, CO (1stBank Center)
* Jul. 28, 2011 – Grand Prairie, TX (Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie)
* Jul. 29, 2011 – Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
* Jul. 30, 2011 – Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center)
* Aug. 3, 2011 – Phoenix, AZ (Comerica Theatre)
* Aug. 5, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA (Nokia Theatre)
* Aug. 12, 2011 – San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion at San Jose)
* Aug. 13, 2011 – Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara Bowl)
* Aug. 14, 2011 – Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara Bowl)
* Oct. 12, 2011 – Sheffield, UK (Motorpoint Arena)
* Oct. 14, 2011 – London, UK (The O2)
* Oct. 18, 2011 – Liverpool, UK (Liverpool Echo Arena)
* Oct. 19, 2011 – Cardiff, UK (Cardiff International Arena)
* Oct. 24, 2011 – Belfast, UK (Odyssey Arena)
* Oct. 26, 2011 – Birmingham, UK (The NIA)
* Oct. 27, 2011 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Metro Radio Arena)
* Oct. 29, 2011 – Aberdeen, UK (Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre)
* Oct. 31, 2011 – Manchester, UK (Manchester Evening News Arena)
* Nov. 3, 2011 – Glasgow, UK (S.E.C.C.)
* Nov. 4, 2011 – Glasgow, UK (S.E.C.C.)
* Nov. 5, 2011 – Nottingham, UK (Capital FM Arena)
* Nov. 7, 2011 – Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)
That makes two of our residents that have gone on to tour with the world’s top pop stars. DJ Enferno left his residency at Ultrabar in 2008/2009 to go on Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet Tour. He’s back in 2011 for a pop residency.
As far as Skeet Skeet is concerned, have no fear. He’ll back in the US at the end of 2011 and ready to drop the freshest mash-up from throughout the world as he resumes his residency at one of DC nightclubs hottest parties, pop nightlife at Ultrabar!
This Week in DC Nightlife: Feb 7-13, 2011
Here’s a good look at the week ahead DC nightlife for February 7th – 13th 2011. This new weekly guide will focus on is the parties that appeal to people like me who enjoy clubbing. The dude that ponies up to the bar at the Irish Pub every night probably doesn’t care if a world-class producer and DJ is spinning at Lima on a Thursday night. So I won’t really get into details about the local pub scene or try to get you fired up about drink specials at neighborhood dive bars. That just ain’t our thing. But what I will do is look into the world of DC Clubbing and pick out at least one party per night that will blow your mind…or at least has the components in place to make for a sick blowout. I wish I could give you details on a hot party for Monday night, but right now I think we’re all recovering from our additional Sunday stupor. So let’s get straight into our Tuesday and move forward from there…
Tuesday – February 8th Glow Appreciation Night at Barcode
Every Sunday Club Glow will post a status on facebook.com/clubglow asking who wants free drinks at Barcode. The first 50 people, ages 21 and up, to respond will receive a $40 bar tab at Barcode’s Tuesday evening event with Glow. In addition, the restaurant and lounge will offer a 3-course dinner menu for $30 from 8:00 – midnight as well as half-off bottles of wine. Now, I wasn’t very good at math, but this is probably one of the best deals in town and even cheaper than the standard Restaurant Week deals. And if you’re quick to respond on Facebook, you’ll have a great bar tab waiting for you to enjoy. Now add in the fact that Barcode is bringing in international touring DJ Pleasurekraft to provide music and you can see why I list this as the best party. The ingredients are all there. Great food, great drinks, great music, specials and great people. Tuesday nights have never been better in the District. Visit Barcodedc.com for more info.
Wednesday – February 9th Ewan Pearson at U Street Music Hall
The U Street club with the ridiculously awesome sound system presents one of the most respected and in-demand Techno/Tech House producers, Ewan Pearson this Wednesday evening with support from Jubilee and D$auce. Ewan Pearson has been making records for a living since 1998. His remixes for the likes of Depeche Mode and Chemical Brothers have made him one of dance music’s most respected producers. He’s programmed for Goldfrapp and Gwen Stefani and his production credits include Tracey Thorn’s acclaimed solo album ‘Out Of The Woods’ and The Rapture’s ‘Pieces of the People We Love’. The bio goes on and on but you get the point. If you love dance music, U Hall on Wednesday is your spot. Visit Ustreetmusichall.com for more info.
Thursday – February 10th John Dahlback & Albin Myers “Myback Tour” at Lima
Both DJs are from Sweden. Both spin house music. Both have carved out their own place in the Swedish dance music pecking order. And now both are on tour and hitting up the beautiful Lima Lounge on Thursday night for your listening enjoyment. Dahlback is known for his techy and yet melodic-sometimes disco- esque basslines-that has become famous for moving a dance floors to epic levels of energy and excitement. 2010 marked the release of his 2xCD ‘Mutants’ album (October) as well a recent remix for Benny Benassi (December). Mutants is also the name of his new label, an imprint on the infamous Defected Records. Myers is known for his music, personality, and yes, the Mohawk, and it’s something that’s caught the attention of dance music fans around the globe. Just check out some of his clips on YouTube. His energy in the booth is beyond words and an expression of music most don’t get to see up close. Seeing the two of them together is like watching a magician pull a rabbit from a hat while telling a hilarious joke and hooking you up with backstage passes at the same time. Epic partying will no doubt ensue. Visit ClubGlow.com for more info.
Friday – February 13th DJ Enferno at Pop at Ultrabar
The legend himself DJ Enferno returns to the place that started it all, ULTRABAR! Back in the day, Enferno was an Ultrabar Nightclub resident DJ, bangin’ out the best tunes every week and tearing up the dancefloor. His talents were noticed by some big names, and soon he found himself touring globally with Madonna as her official DJ on the Sticky and Sweet tour!
His mixes are killer, his productions are bangin’, and his skills are unquestionable. Enferno is the master of the beat, and electrifies the dancefloor wherever he goes. Whether is a small nightclub or a massive stadium with 75,000+ people, Enferno lights it up!
Now he returns to his old stomping grounds to rip it up once again! So get the old crew together and come out to party at Ultrabar Nightclub DC!
Friday – February 11th Absolute Addiction at Shadow Room
I’ve got a secret to tell you. It’s about a private party that only the hottest people in the know can get into. Wanna hear about it? Sounds pretty cool eh? Well this is pretty much the concept that plays out every Friday at Shadow Room, the Foggy Bottom club that takes the VIP concept to a new level. Last week they had celebrity DJ Josh Madden in the house. The night before they hosted Jay Z’s tour DJ. In other words, you never know who might be behind the decks…but you know it will be one of the more famous mix masters in the business. And because this venue brings out some seriously sexy people, it has become the hot spot on Friday nights. Visit Shadowroom.com for more info.
Saturday – February 12th George Acosta at FUR Nightclub
One thing that never changes in DC is you can always count on Club Glow to bring in one of the biggest names in dance music every Saturday night. Be it Armin, Guetta, Aoki, Benassi – the top DJs in the world always save a date for DC. And this Saturday continues the trend with Glow bringing in George Acosta, a global trance music powerhouse. George Acosta was the first artist ever booked at Glow. He continued to be Glow’s biggest draw for over 5 years, outselling the current giants. His impact on trance is unparalleled. Whether it’s progressive, melodic, uplifting, techy, fast, slow, it doesn’t matter. George has affected the career of every trance artist today. No one can argue with that. He defined the sound of South Beach. If you really want to be apart of the biggest party in DC, this is the ticket you want this week and every Saturday thereafter. Visit ClubGlow.com for more info.
Sunday – February 13th Day of Love at One Lounge
Red Skies Party and One Lounge are teaming up to bring you a pre-Valentine’s Day party at the Dupont Circle venue that satisfies any clubgoers deepest desires. It’s a night of great house music and love. Okay, so I know some don’t get into the whole Valentine’s Day idea. That’s fine. But you love something right? Even if it’s just the music, you can’t go wrong spending a Sunday night with some good old house music from DJs Agent Max, Dan O and Pryanikoff. And here’s the kicker… Red Skies is providing a “Love Box” where you can drop a note into the box for someone you love. It could be someone you’re already in a relationship with or someone you just dig and would like them to know. Red Skies promises to deliver your message to the intended person, even if they aren’t there. So who knows what could happen. But the idea and setting make for a perfect Sunday evening party to close out your weekend. Visit Redskiesparty.com for more info.
Landmines, Grenades and 5 more Explosive Situations
There’s nothing worse than having a situation blow up in your face. Just ask Pauly D, who arrives at Club Glow this week on Saturday 1/29/11 for round 2 of the DC-Guido invasion!
With all the talk the last couple years about landmines and grenades, we thought, hey, there are lot more explosive situations out there…. We know from experience. And ladies, we know that there are two sides to every coin. The last thing you want to do is get wasted and end up with one of these guys…
Here’s your guide
#1 Landmines
#2 Grenades
#3 Roman Candles
#4 Pop Rocks & Soda
#5 Dynamite Sticks
#6 Nukes
#7 Torpedoes
Check out Pauly D at Club Glow this week on Saturday 1/29/11. Glow happens every Saturday at Fur Nightclub with 3 rooms (4 in the summer) full of Latin, hip-hop, techno and the world’s best house DJs. Glow goes down every Thursday at Lima Lounge, voted Best New Club worldwide by Armin van Buuren.
Announcing Your 2011 PoP! Nightlife Residents
PoP! Nightlife is back in 2011 with a star-studded entertainment calendar. Taking cues from hot spots in Vegas, NY, Miami, Atlantic City and LA; Panorama Productions is determined to put DC nightlife on the list of top US club scenes.
Through Ultrabar, Lima Restaurant & Lounge, Barcode and Glow; Panorama has fined tuned its ability to apply an authentic nightlife experience to diverse populations. From specialty cuisine to college nights, Latin parties to hip-hop stars and Glow, a global force in dance music whose event was voted Best of 2010 (worldwide) by David Guetta.
Taking the lead from ‘high-end’ club scenes and applying the ‘Glow’ formula; Panorama has harnessed the power of Moodswing360, Skam Artists and Deckstar’s rosters of celebrities, socialites and all-stars to further develop PoP! Nightlife. These ‘DJs to the stars’ spin the freshest house/top 40/hip-hop mash up at the sexiest clubs in the hottest cities in America.
DJ Chachi – NY – Residencies: Atlantic City, Miami
Chachi made waves with his 2010 hit ‘Love is Blind’ featuring Alicia Keys. He has spun for Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, Justin Timberlake, and Britney Spears.
Skeet Skeet – LA – Residencies: LA, SD, Miami, ATL
The first DJ to spin The Van’s Warped Tour, he has remixed Ke$ha, 3oh3, Shakira and works extensively with Katy Perry. In 2008 Skeet was selected as “People’s Choice: Best DJ” at Paper Magazine’s Nightlife Awards.
PS1 – NY – Residencies: Atlantic City, Shine at MGM Foxwoods
One of Diddy’s favorite DJs. Other supporters include Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen and Britney Spears.
DJ Scene – Vegas – Residencies: Vegas
Scene has the top rated radio show in San Francisco on WILD 94.9. He’s got a DMC title under his belt and the ‘best pool party in Vegas.’
Enferno – DC – Residencies: DC
Winner of the 2003 DMC contest, Enferno left his residency at Ultrabar in 2008 to tour with Madonna on her ‘Sticky and Sweet’ world tour. Welcome home!
Geometrix – DC – Residencies: DC weekly
Whether it’s Ultrabar on Friday or Glow on Saturday, Geo knows how to spark DC nightlife.
With Special Guests
DJ Vice – LA/Vegas – Residencies: Vegas, LA, NY, AC
He has performed with Mariah Carey, Wyclef and Usher and provided creative input to Pharrell, Timbaland and Kanye. All the big dogs know Vice.
DJ Spider – LA – Residencies: Vegas
Spider’s web reaches across the entire industry. Radio host, producer, after parties at the Oscars, Sundance and the Superbowl, touring with Mark Ronson.
Connect with Panorama on Facebook & Twitter
facebook.com/dcclubbing | facebook.com/clubglow
facebook.com/ultrabar | facebook.com/barcodedc
twitter.com/dcnightlife | twitter.com/clubglow
Chris Webby exclusive Limousine Freestyle!!
Chris Webby getting dirty in this exclusive DC nightlife Limousine Freestyle on the way to Panorama Productions’ PoP! Nightlife party at Ultrabar.
Whether it’s rap stars like Travie McCoy, Sam Adams and Chris Webby or top house/mash up DJs like Chachi, Spider, PS1 and Skeet Skeet; Panorama Productions’ PoP! Nightlife at Ultrabar continues to raise the bar in DC nightlife.
How New Jersey fist pumped its way into DC’s inner sanctum
You thought it was a joke when South Park spoofed it…
You couldn’t believe it when Glow booked DJ Pauly D…
And now Jersey has reached the inner sanctum of Washington, DC
DJ Pauly D throwing down in Washington DC!
Pauly D tells us his wild stories as a DJ and guido while backstage with us in DC before ripping up the dancefloor at his sold-out show at Glow in October!
Pauly D is doing what few have done. He’s exposing a pop audience to good dance music. A DJ long before his rise to fame on Jersey Shore, Pauly D is now able to pull ’em in with PoP and put ’em on to guys like Avicii, Wolfgang Gartner, Dennis Ferrer and Afrojack. Big ups braaaahhh
Pauly D returns to DC 1/29/11 at Glow at Fur Nightclub! (Get tickets and info)
p.s. Check out the pictures from the last time we had Pauly D in Washington DC!
Avicii is back in Washington DC!
When Avicii first played for us in July 2010, he put on an a killer show that filled the house nicely. (See pics) But just three short months later, when Avicii returned to Washington DC, he absolutely ripped DC a new one! It was packed wall-to-wall with rabid screaming fans seeking more Bromance! (See pics)
With such a rapid ascent to fame in just a three-month period, can you imagine how nuts its going to be now that three more months have passed? We had to move it to a much larger venue to hold the massive crowd expected when Avicii returns to DC on Jan 15!
Exclusive Interview with Avicii in Washington DC–
October 21, 2010See what one of the most in-demand producers of 2010 has to say for himself as he rips up our dancefloor at Club Glow DC in an exclusive interview in the Nation’s Capital! Avicii returns to rock Washington DC on Saturday, January 15th 2011 at Glow at Fur!
If you are one of the few who still haven’t caught on that Avicii packs the house and puts on an incredible show, you should probably come by Glow at Fur Nightclub DC on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 to see what all the fuss is about!
