Another weekend is drawing near and I am especially excited that it’s the kickoff of the 2012 Olympics which will be held in one of my favorite cities, London! I’ve got a great lineup for you, in addition to a few spots where you can catch the games. Enjoy!

Ready for the weekend? Those of us at FamousDC are! Let’s get it started! *And, remember, if you have any events you would like to see in the Famous Weekend Picks, email me at [email protected]. Thursday Vera Wang Fall 2012 Trunk Show – head down to Saks Jandel in Chevy …

Weekend two of 2012 has arrived and an added bonus is it’s a holiday weekend AND Friday the 13th! Spooky. For those of you who have Monday off in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr, enjoy! For those that don’t, get into the mix for a fabulous weekend. Thursday Eighteenth …

I’m not an NBA fan usually. Having grown up in North Carolina and being an alumni of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I get my court kicks through college b-ball, preferably my beloved Heels (who won last night!). But when FamousDC was invited to the Wizards-Raptors game last night, …

Happy New Year FamousDC readers! Let’s kick off the first weekend of 2012 with a bang! Here’s your Famous Weekend Picks! Thursday Phillips After 5 – from 5-8:30pm, enjoy jazz, gallery talks, the amazing Degas exhibit and a cash bar for $12 at the Phillip Collection. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage …

Famous Friends! Here’s your weekend lineup with 2 extra days for your party pleasure. Enjoy and be merry! Thursday  Hernan Cattaneo – this Buenos Aires-born DJ grew up listening to bands like Simply Red,  Depeche Mode and New Order before gaining exposure to Chicago House music and specifically, DJ Frankie …

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Good grief, there is a lot going on this weekend in DC! And, it seems like THE weekend for concerts. But, that’s a good thing right? Here’s your Famous Weekend Picks, and I expect y’all to hit ‘em up! Thursday Fedde Le Grand – this Dutch DJ’s music has landed …

December = fun, period. Everything is sparkly, celebrations abound and unless you’re a total Scrooge, moods are elevated and excited. Kicking off this first weekend of my 2nd favorite month are plenty of events to keep you occupied. Let’s go! Friday Andrea Bocelli – this amazing Italian tenor will be …

Happy Thanksgiving 2011! If you’re hanging around the DofC this holiday weekend, here’s some ideas for weekend fun to keep you far from Turkey Day boredom. Thursday Black Squirrel – although notable venues like Hill Country, ChurchKey, the Passenger and Jack Rose will be closed, this hot spot will be …

It’s the weekend and we all deserve a fun party or three for our hard work this week. Let’s go! Here’s your Famous Weekend lineup: Friday The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 – if you’re like me and don’t really care for Twilight but are shameless in your …

Living in DC has its perks. We play host to celebrities visiting Capitol Hill and we celebrate with our international friends during their country’s celebrations throughout the year. This week, for example, marks the Beaujolais Nouveau celebration in which France honors the unveiling of the wine at midnight on the …

Famous 5: Recess Lunch Next week marks Veterans’ Day recess on Capitol Hill, and with a 4-day work week and members back in their districts/states, restaurants will be full of hungry staffers. But where will they all go? Here are my top five choices for best recess lunch breaks on …

Being a horror fan and lover of all things haunted, I eagerly await Halloween every year. From getting dressed up to watching scary movies to eating sugary candies, everything about the spooky day gets me excited! Since Halloween falls on a Monday this year, I have put together a whole …

When the temperature starts to dip, like its set to this weekend, I crave dark beer, bourbon or a deep red wine in a dark, cozy setting. Call me crazy but each elicits a warming nostalgia that when coupled with a yummy dinner and a cozy boyfriend sweater (or for …