July 3 Midtown Liberty in DC

This weekend starts the unofficial beginning of summer, and the heatwave has everyone making summer plans. To celebrate this year's Forth of July, Lindy is throwing a Midtwon Liberty bar tour in DC. The event is Wednesday July 3 and registration is from 5 to 10pm at Mackey's or The Front Page. The bar tour continues until midnight includes over 15 DC bars featuring $2 Coors Lights, $3 Blue Moons, and great food & shot specials. You can use my promo code CNights for 20% off your ticket which is normally $10. 

Red Cross Tornado concert tonight at Iota

Iota is throwing a benefit concert for the American Red Cross Tornado Relief tonight, Thursday May 30, starting at 8pm. Music will be provided by Mark Charles (of Vandaveer), Jackson (of The WeatherVanes), Bethany and the Guitar, Alex The Red Robert Parez, and David Kitchen. Instead of a cover charger, there is a minimum $10 donation with proceeds going to the Red Cross.

Mad Rose Fast and Furious 6 release party

If you spot some flashy or loud cars around town tonight, you can follow them to Mad Rose's movie release party starting at 8pm. The Clarendon bar is hosting a Fast & Furious 6 movie release party tonight, Thursday May 30. The party includes music by multiple DJs like EPX, RI5E and Chazzta, food specials, and "hot cars" provided by Mischief.TV. Champagne and hookah will also be available on their outdoor patios.

"Tune In, Write Now" at Iota tonight

Tune In, Write Now is a new kind of showcase presented by Arlington local musicians Derek Evry and Molly Hagen. They will be interviewing working musicians and songwriters for insight into the mind and the life of the musician, with the purpose of inspiring upcoming musicians and sharing in the artists work. Tonight will feature a live roundtable with the great talents of local Andy Zipf and Laura Tsaggaris. The $10 show starts at 8pm at Iota.

Memorial Day weekend lineup at RiRa

Judging by Twitter, most people I know have fled DC this three day weekend for Dewey beach or another warm spot. If you have stayed in town for Memorial Day, RiRa is hosting an entire weekend of live music.

Starting tonight, Friday May 24 the always entertaining Kleptoradio plays at 10pm, and they cover all genres, from yesterday's and today's country, rap and rock.

Saturday night the Irish rock group the Blaggards comes to RiRa. Massive in the Celtic Rock scene, this high energy band have toured across the US and Europe. Two of their songs from their album Standards will appear on the CBS series The Good Wife this Sunday, March 24, 9pm.

They round off their weekend nights on Sunday night with DJ Dave Thong spinning until cl



White Ford Bronco at Clarendon Grill

The band that could possibly be DC's best cover band White Ford Bronco is playing at Clarendon Grill tonight, Thursday May 23. The all-90s cover music the five member band plays is guaranteed to get your energy up and make you dance. I last saw them play at Truckeroo last year and thought they were the best band that day.

Making-Models Fashion and Beauty Seminar Thursday

This Thursday May 23, Making-Models is hosting a Fashion and Beauty Seminar in Clarendon. Hosted by Link Locale, the seminar starts at 6pm. They will feature a guest appearance by Angela Rose, founder of PAVA, the Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment non profit organization that provides a voice for those silenced by sexual violence.  They try to provide help through the arts, advocacy, prevention education, and legislative action.

9 Songwriter Series back at Iota Tues

The always amazing Nine Songwriter Series is doing its monthly show at Iota this Tuesday, May 21. Nine different musicians each play 3 songs throughout the night, for only a single $10 cover charge. Tuesday's lineup includes (but not in this order):

Justin Trawick

 Gina Sobel 

 Mike Sanzo 

 Jasmine Gillison

 Tobias Russell 

 Tom Maxwell 

 David Tewksbury  

 Heather Lloyd 

 Jeff Ting

Step Pets and Maple at Galaxy Hut

Tonight, Sunday May 19 wind down this busy weekend with two bands at Galaxy Hut. Starting at 9pm the Arlington native band Maple starts playing, followed by Step Pets at 10pm. Step Pets features members of The Influence and Counterfeit Molly. Cover is $5 for both performances.

Events this weekend - Taste of Arlington, Truckeroo and cover bands

With the expected amazing weather this weekend, there are plenty of events to enjoy in Arlington and DC. Here is a short list of my recommendations:

Friday May 17
11am - 11pm Truckeroo in DC
A free monthly festival held April thru October at the corner of Half St.and M St., SE showcasing tons of food trucks and live music
10pm The Nameless Few at RiRa
Covers of the best from the 70’s, 80's, 90's and today - $5 cover for me, ladies are free 

Saturday May 18
8pm - 2am Rooftop of Clarendon Ballroom
Only the rooftop of Ballroom is open Sat night, with no cover charge
8:30pm - 12am Juniper Lane at Iota
A great local band playing original music, lead vocals by Vivion Smith will amaze you. A perfect alternative to the many cover bands playing other places - $12 cover
9:30pm - 12am Flow in the Dark at Whitlows
A fun and entertaining cover band that works in talk boxes, v-drums, looping station and four talented singers - $5 cover



Sunday May 19
12pm - 5pm Taste of Arlington in Ballston
This annual outdoor event is sure to draw a large crowd. It is family friendly and features a huge selection of local restaurants offering samples of their menu for one "tasting" ticket each. For $30 you get 10 tasting tickets. Live music includes Down Wilson, The Reflex, Junkfood and Silent Critics