Thursday -Sep. 9, 2010

8:30pm-1:30am @ Eye Bar
Kick off the fall in style and help welcome new young professionals to the area (close to rent apartments D.C.). Washington, D.C. tends to see a new influx of young professionals to our area each September, and Things To Do is making an extra effort to reach these new members for this bash. Come to our giant fall kickoff bash, and welcome some of our citiy’s newest residents to town.

This party attracts tons of young professionals every year.

Event features drink specials, a DJ and dancing and a special drawing (prizes awarded).

Free Giveaways: We have a limited number of special giveaways.

Admission is Free: However, please try to rsvp your atttendance to events@thingstodoDC.com. If space is limited, those on our RSVP list will get first priority. If you email with guests, please email their names and email addresses if possible.

Suggested Attire: Dress to Impress. No Hats, T’s, Tank Tops, Jerseys, Athletic Wear, Boots or Sneakers.

Directions: Eden Nightclub and Lounge
1716 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006-3701

Boy, oh, boy it sure can get hot here in the Capital City during the summer, especially once we get into the ‘dog-days of summer.’ I find it difficult to even leave the cool air-conditioning of any of our rent apartments Washington DC. But, I have to, I can’t stay inside!

For most of us it is not really about the heat, it’s mostly the humidity that makes us uncomfortable. Here are five tips to keep your body cool during this time.

1.) Find water and drink plenty to keep yourself hydrated. You need to sweat to stay cool and you can’t sweat if you are dehydrated.
2.) Avoid coffee as much as possible. Caffeine is a diuretic just like alcohol, and you’ll find it difficult to sweat.
3.) Run cool water on your pulse points. Your wrists are good ones, and easily accessible. Just do it every hour for just a few minutes. Try and ice cube if your home…it is really quick!
4.) Wear loser clothing made of lightweight cottons and linens.
5.) Eat more snacks as opposed to big meals. If you eat a big meal your body will be forced into a metabolic state, which creates more heat.

And one image I keep in my head is this one from a blog I did seven months ago. That should keep you cool, at least in your mind!

The 4^th of July is this Sunday and I’m sure you’ve got quite the weekend ahead of you.  Barbeques with friends and families, parties around town and everything else that comes when you rent apartments Washington DC. But have you planned the most important part of the weekend yet? Where are you going to watch the 4th of July fireworks? Haven’t decided yet? Well, we’ve got you covered, with some great locations, so it’s not too late to find a prime spot to view, what many would argue is the best firework show in the country.

Top Recommended Spots:

US Capitol Building: An excellent location to view the fireworks this year, but since this is such a popular location you might want to bring a cooler, blanket and some chairs to stake out a place early in the day. Having a nice 4^th of July picnic is a great lead into a night of fireworks. Plus you’ll get the added bonus of listening to the 1812 overture, which will broadcast across the Capital Building during the show.

Lincoln Memorial: Another great location to watch 4^th of July fireworks, that will surely be popular this year since the renovations to the memorial have been completed.  One of the best features of the Lincoln Memorial, as a firework viewing location, is the reflecting pool which will add wonders to the already gorgeous firework display overhead.

Complete List of Great Viewing Locations:

Free:

US Capitol Building

Lincoln Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

FDR Memorial

East Potomac Park

Rooftop Bars in Washington DC

National Mall

Marine Corps War Memorial

Tickets Required:

Southwest Water Front 4 of July Festival

W Hotel Rooftop

Cruise along the Potomac River

Also be sure to check out this map, from the Washington Post which shows the road closures around the National Mall on the 4^th.

Kicking off at 7pm there will be a BBQ put on by Smokin’ Somethin’ and music by Fatback. Apart from BBQ there will be a wide assortment of snacks and treats that no movie or summer night could be complete without. Check out the full menu here.

Now, if you’re not really in the mood for a BBQ you’ll probably still want to get there around 7pm or soon after, so you can be sure to secure a great viewing spot for the movie.

Speaking about the movie, this week’s film is E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial which will start rolling at 9pm.  It’s strongly recommended that you bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers so you can enjoy the night comfortably.

Hope you enjoy your night under the stars and think of this as a perfect Independence Day warm up.

In fact, according to recent Nielsen Ratings, tracking World Cup viewership on ESPN and ABC, Washington DC is ranked #2 in the country, behind Miami with most views of World Cup matches.

And with the US Team, holding its own as the underdog against the supposed powerhouse that is the English National team, it’s no surprise to see more and more Americans catching the fever.

If you rent apartments Washington DC and you’re looking for a nice pub/bar to watch the games with other World Cup Fans here are a few suggested places:

The Casual Fan:

Summers Restaurant: $10 cover or $10 purchase minimum.

Fado Irish Pub: Watering hole for fans of the English Premier League the rest of the year, Fado is opening early and dishing out meal specials for World Cup fans of all types.

Country Specific: (Just the tip of the iceberg)

USA:

Molly Malone’s - Bar of choice for the unofficial USA National Team support group, the American Outlaws.

Arlington Drafthouse – Watch the USA Team on the Big Screen!

Argentina (as well as Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, & Chile):

El Patio Argentinian cuisine, you’ll be sure to see blue and white jerseys here, though they will also be showing the matches of other South American Nations.

Germany:

Biergarten Haus Brand Spanking New, Biergarten Haus is your home away from home when it comes to Deutschland footie

Goethe-Institut See Deutschland play on the big screen, free admission, byob.

Netherlands:

Mackey’s Public House - Recommended straight from the Dutch Embassy, you can be sure to find some proud orange wearing fans here during any of the Dutch games.

This week’s movie is “Ms. Doubtfire,” a personal favorite of mine. But if you can’t make it to this week’s film, no need to worry.  Every Friday night until September 3rd the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival will be showing an iconic 1990’s movie at dusk. (~8pm)

This year’s theme is “I Heart the 90s” and as such they’re playing a great selection of movies from the 90s. A few of the upcoming movies are; “Home Alone” (July 9), “Dumb and Dumber” (July 30), and “Billy Madison” (September 3).

Be sure to bring blankets and low chairs to have a comfortable time watching the film. You’re encouraged to show up early to picnic and participate in the pre-show, 90s-themed games.  Most importantly, this event is free and open to the public!

Looking for something to do tonight? Want a few good beers to help you get over the midweek hump?

Why not head over to Birch & Barley and ChurchKey, near the corner of 14th & Rhode Island, for a chance to sample some of the amazing and hoppy beers from BrewDog. You may also be lucky enough to meeting one of the minds behind BrewDog, founder James Watt.

This Scottish brewery has developed quite the cult following amongst beer lovers for their tasty and inventive brews that push the boundaries of the craft brew world. Take for example their tests with alcohol extremes with ”Tactical Nuclear Penguin” (32%) , which was followed up with the 41% “Sink the Bismarck” and on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, “Nanny State” (1.1%).

Now these beers are usually more elusive than most , so this a great chance to try something you might not be able to find on your normal night out, especially if you rent apartments dc and when else would you get a chance to meet a Scottish Brewery owner in DC?

For more info check out BrewDog or Birch & Barley and ChurchKey

Multidisciplinary Artists Discussion
Creativity Crossing Borders
Friday, May 21st
7:00pm
Free

Artists from various disciplines discuss their approaches to creating work. Featuring film producer, painter and 9:30 club founder Bill Warrell, poet, radio producer, commentator and photojournalist Askia Muhammad, freelance writer, editor and media producer Amy Souza and local progressive hip-hop artist and 2010 Grammy Nominee, pictured, Christylez Bacon. Moderated by Suzan Jenkins.

Film Screening to follow:

Works in Progress Film Screening of Romantic Warriors
Sponsored by Docs in Progress
Friday, May 21st
9:00pm

Romantic Warriors looks at how young bands of today have transformed Progressive music into something new. Featuring filmmakers Erica Ginsberg, Jose Zegarra Holder and Adele Schmidt.

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The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh St
Metro: Bethesda

Their mission is to promote literacy, life-long learning and understanding by distributing donated new and used books of all types and other forms of educational media to organizations serving disadvantaged communities and individuals.

The majority of their current programs focus on collecting books for children. However, because they collect all types of books, they are able to provide books to people of all ages. This makes Books for America unique among most non-profit organizations in the United States. Recipients include adult and youth literacy programs, youth centers, transitional homeless shelters, hospitals, inner-city and rural schools, military bases, assisted living communities for seniors, veterans hospitals, women’s shelters, hospices, and other such organizations.

For more information on the program and how to donate click here

On weekends the Eastern Market farmer’s line has recently harvested produce fresh from the fields of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia brought directly to market to serve the Capitol Hill community. Each weekend, with over 175 exhibitors, you will also discover a wide selection of handmade pottery, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, furniture and Flea Market finds every Saturday and Sunday!

The Eastern Market is located at 225 7th St, SE.
For more information, click here