Five years ago a group of friends who shared a common interest in soul music decided they were going to put a mix together and summon all their friends into one space to dance, sweat, and have a good time. Turns out this group of over-achievers couldn’t stop at that. Since their humble beginnings at Dahlak (1771 U St. NW), what started as a small and somewhat unknown dance party has grown into the epic monthly throwdown of funk, soul, R&B, and hip-hop that is FatbackDC. I am sad to report that this Saturday will mark the final party at Liv/Bohemian Caverns/Tap & Parlour (Corner of 11th & U NW).

Meet Lia Seremetis. Lia Seremetis is the founder and leader of DC Bike Party, a monthly ride through DC that focuses on the fun of riding in a group and always ends at a bar (how could you not love this?!). Seremetis is a communications professional in DC by day and also writes for FamousDC. When she’s not riding her bike around town you can catch her hitting up one of the many concerts and shows in the District. We were lucky enough to chat with Seremetis about how it all got started. Got a bike? Want to make new friends? Head out to DC Bike Party tonight for a Mardis Gras ride through DC. As always, the fun starts at Dupont Circle.

Saturday, February 16 at the City Tavern Club in Georgetown 12-year-old Kennedy Snyder has been fighting a spinal cord tumor since she was two and this weekend you can help her by heading out to City Tavern Club in Georgetown. All of the proceeds from this fun night of poker, …

Watch out for the light cruisers invading the hill today… Photo by Gindy. Check out more awesome photos here.

1. If Todd Akin gets the slice of king cake with the baby he will ask where the stork went. 2. Joe Biden will flash John Boehner and become outraged when all he receives is a flag pin. 3. You just can’t hang enough beads from the House Gallery. Or Nancy Pelosi’s neck. 4. Obama’s tableau will block the view of VP Biden and John Boehner. And let’s be real, everyone watches for a) Joe’s smile or b) Boehner’s tears. 5. While crazy hats are encouraged on Bourbon Street, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee still won’t fit in.

Luckily there’s never a run on liquor in our nation’s capitol, espeically on a day like today where the media has officially established that the State of the Union about drinking. The Hungry Lobbyist was kind enough to compile a list of all the ways you can get shwasty tonight …

Considering today is SOTU, we thought this was appropriate. Charlotte Sellmyer works as a Cap Hill flack by day and photographer by night. She frequently shoots events, portraits and sites around the district. Follow, like or visit Charlotte’s blog to see more great photographs.

Every year the list comes out, and every year we rush to see who made the cut. It’s like lining up to see if you made the varsity team. So here it is, Roll Call’s Fabulous 50 list. Congratulations to the A Team: Gary Andres, Katie Beirne, Tim Berry, Neil Bradley, Chris Campbell, Guy Cecil, Rob Collins, Amber Cottle, Alexis Covey-Brandt, Bill Dauster, Reema Dodin, Bill Duhnke, Sage Eastman, Nadeam Elshami, Brial Fallon, Hugh Halpern, Liesl Hickey, Josh Holmes, Charles Houy, Bill Inglee, David Krone, Rohit Kumar, George Kundanis, Brett Loper, Mike Lynch, David McCallum, Dena Morris, Gary Myrick, Kevin Nevins, Katie Patru, Brian Romick, Evan Schatz, David Schiappa, Dave Schnittger, Dan Schwager, Doug Schwartz, Austin Smythe, Sharon Soderstrom, Mike Sommers, Pat Souders, Mike Spahn, Jo-Marie St. Martin Green, Don Stewart, John Stipicevic (Stip!), Steve Stombres, Paul Teller, Russ Thomasson, Darrel Thompson, James Wallner, Kelly Ward. You know the old saying, time to leave the hill when you make the Roll Call fab fifty. Who jumps first?

RJ Cooper’s Rogue 24 showcases his culinary vision both literally and creatively by focusing the diner’s experience around the kitchen and allowing his chefs to precisely execute his gastronomic ballet. The expression, “culinary theater” has never been a more apt description as it has in Cooper’s two year old establishment. You wouldn’t assume such a sophisticated menu and execution awaits as you arrive to Rogue 24; located down a back alley in the Shaw neighborhood one block from the convention center. The exterior of the building has wooden paneling and the inset “Rogue 24” is illuminated in bright white lights, in case you were lost. The abandoned auto shop next door covered in graffiti being a perfect introduction to the hip culinary destination that awaits you across the alley; mechanical execution, covered in artistic flair. The location is perfect for Copper’s pedigree; a Detroit native with stints cooking at Vidalia the DC seminal upscale southern comfort food destination; his elevation of simple dishes working side by side with his crew shows the level of art that this once humble working class profession has been raised in DC.

Feasting Famously with Emily Hines Private Affairs Director of DC’s New Members Only Hot-Spot, Sidecar As non-pretentious and seemingly unassuming as they come, Emily Hines looks like the out-of-your-league girl next door on first meeting. However, a few short sentences into a conversation and you not only realize how nice and charming she actually is; but that she is very knowledgeable about her craft and really doesn’t have time for your B.S.

On Feb. 7, 2008 the NRCC changed forever. That’s the day Michael Kaplan began his tenure at the committee. And although his first day found him stuck in the elevator, what transpired over the next five years was nothing short of greatness. Jessica Boulanger, VP of Communications at Business Roundtable, …

What do you get a guy who had a Crimson Tide National Championship, a Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl win and welcomed twins into the world all in the same year? Famous Birthday Wishes! If you have a moment today, wish FamousDC co-founder Amos Snead a Happy Birthday! –The FDC Team

Let’s be real, it’s been a long week and last weekend was a little out of control between DC Mardi Gras and Super Bowl. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t get a little crazy while still having some R&R time. You’ll find the best of both worlds in our top picks for the weekend.

We feel bad for anyone who took the OVER on the 50 minute over/under for the Washington Press Club Foundation Annual Congressional Dinner last night. Major Garrett kept things moving quickly and all the guests were rolling out of their chairs laughing at Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Jason Chaffetz. From …

“Hey Guys, uh, we’re Eastern Sea, and we’re just trying to keep up with the Kopecky’s” said lead singer Matt Hines before the five Austintonians poured into their set at DC9 last night. They look like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s in outfit, and sound like a mix of Simon & Garfunkel and a toned down Doc Watson with complex melodic vocals and overlapping, plucky guitar. The headliners tonight were the Kopecky Family Band, but in my opinion, The Eastern Sea were the ones who really showed up.