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Washington Post Weekend We're not sure what to say about the 2003 film "The Room," but the old saying "so bad, it's good" really only scratches the surface of this cult hit that has been selling-out theaters in New York, L.A. and elsewhere. Now, D.C. gets a chance to throw plastic spoons at the screen (you'll find out) when the film comes to ...Landmark's E Street Cinema for midnight screenings Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5.
Washington Post Weekend Looking for something tomorrow night night that requires absolutely no cash on your part? Look no further: Flashpoint Gallery is hosting the opening of the quirky "Kenny George: Pacguy," featuring artworks inspired by commercial iconography, including a "cocktail-style arcade game" (children of the 80s will know tha...t the title of the show itself is a reference to Pac-man). Attend the opening tomorrow from 6-8, and at 8:30 p.m. those at the opening will be admitted to a performance of Solas Nua's latest production, "Disco Pigs," also at the venue.
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Kenny George: Pacguy November 12 – December 19, 2009 Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 6 – 8 p.m. Guests attending the opening reception of Pacguy are admitted free to Solas Nua’s Disco Pigs (8:30 p.m. curtain in the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint)!
Washington Post Weekend And get a look at Little Miss Whiskey's aubergine interior at our photo gallery below!
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Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar is the coolest new neighborhood bar on H Street NE, with a funky New Orleans-inspired decor, a lush patio, DJs spinning wide-ranging musical selections and an eclectic crowd.
Washington Post Weekend After a couple of intentionally quiet months on H Street NE, the bar Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar has achieved a perfectly laid-back atmosphere to go with its totally gaudy decor. Never heard of it? There's a reason. Check out Fritz Hahn's story.
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Washington Post Weekend Looking for Veterans Day events? Check out the Going Out Guide below for details on the wreath-laying tomorrow at Arlington National Cemetery. Also, the Newseum is waiving its usual $17.95 admission for military personnel; all veterans and active-duty military can visit the museum free tomorrow. For more, visit www.newseum.org.
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Want to ride on a zipline, learn about step dancing or hear from authors of a book on D.C.'s hardcore scene? You can do all that (and more) for free this week. Step Afrika offers a dance history lesson on...
Washington Post Weekend The big FotoWeek opening this week? "Joshua Cogan: Soundprints Vol. 1," the second solo FotoWeek show for Cogan (who took home a news and documentary Emmy just a couple of months ago for his photojournalistic contributions to a report about HIV in Jamaica). The show, with music-themed photos, opens Thursday at the Sixt...h & I Historic Synagogue from 7 to 9:30 p.m. And it's free.
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Washington Post Weekend The AFI Silver Theatre's annual European Union Film Showcase is underway, and it's bringing the buzziest movies from abroad to local audiences WAY before the films will actually open in theaters. On Saturday, go see Heath Ledger's last film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" (also with Johnny Depp and Jude Law, it ...doesn't open officially till Jan. 8); then, next week, check out "Police Adjective," the latest in hot Romanian offerings (no, really) and "The Young Victoria," starring "Devil Wears Prada" breakout star Emily Blunt. Schedule and tickets below!
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$125/$100 for AFI Members: Can't get enough of European film? With the AFI European Union Film Showcase Passport, you'll zip right past customs (the AFI Silver box office), and be admitted to every film in the festival. ...
Washington Post Weekend Feeling wonky this week? The folks from Slate are returning to the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue for another one of their popular "political gabfests" -- this time a witty look back on Year 1 of the Obama administration. It's tomorrow night; tickets are $10 in advance.
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Plouffe not only led the effort that put Barack Obama in the White House, but he also changed the face of politics forever and reenergized the idea of democracy itself. The Audacity to Win: The Inside ...
Washington Post Weekend One last FotoWeek party to hit this weekend: "Immortal Style," the fashion-photography exhibit/party Sunday night at D.C. hair salon Immortal Beloved. Weekend writer Lavanya Ramanathan will be there, along with half the people in this city. Best part: It's free.
An Exhibition of Fashion Photography
Location:Immortal Beloved Salon
Time:6:00PM Sunday, November 8th
Washington Post Weekend FotoWeek DC begins tomorrow, and there are so many options, most folks won't know where to begin. Well, how about you start here, with Michael O'Sullivan's guide to all things FotoWeek? He tapped the brainpower of Heather Goss of Ten Miles Square to come up with the must-see exhibits and events. Read on below -- and si...nce it's FotoWeek, don't forget to check out the pictures!
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FotoWeek DC is back. From Saturday through Nov. 14, the second annual celebration of all things photographic will provide a mountain of offerings designed to appeal to the region's shutterbugs, photo collectors, art students, dealers, camera gearheads and gawkers.