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Head out for the final events of the Folklife Festival, order an Asian picnic to go, or opt for a smooth Sunday night with R&B grooves at Bohemian Caverns.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Former-Real-Worlders-Advice-for-DC-Cast.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:07:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*120/baya-sq.jpg
As local bloggers freak out about the recently-arrived Real World D.C. cast, Baya Voce of the show's Brooklyn cast says Washingtonians should give the eight young reality stars a chance to prove thems...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/weird/Disney-.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:25:27 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/shutterstock_9237649%5B1%5D+obama2.jpg
Happy (creepy) Fourth of July! The Barack-o-bot has joined Disney World's 43 other animatronic presidents in the Magic Kingdom.

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Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see "Bruno" on Tuesday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the AMC Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.). The 24 winners will be contacted via e-mail on the afternoon...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Elephants_Outlast_Humans_in_Bun-Eating_Contest_New_York.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:10:54 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/elephantswide.jpg
Maybe it was the head-start, or maybe it's just because they can eat eight at a time. Either way, the elephants beat the humans in a tune-up for tomorrow's hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/shopping/Own-a-Theatre-Shot-By-Dillinger.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:34:19 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/Johnny_Depp_-_Public_Enemies.jpg
All things Dillinger are hot these days. Johnny Depp and "Public Enemies" have made the crime sprees of John Dillinger, well, cool.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Slim-Jim-Shortage-Is-Coming.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:09:55 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*120/slim-jim-meat-sticks.jpg
ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Hunt-Columbia-Heights-Kicking-Bandit.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:36:27 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/dcpolice.jpg
Someone is kicking women's shins near the Columbia Heights Metro Station during morning commutes.

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Who's the highest-paid of Obama's staffers?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/dining/Track-Baracks-Diet-Via-Google-Map.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:21:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/obamaatehere.jpg
President Obama has re-energized the area's culinary scene -- i.e., if he eats there, everyone else wants to.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Behind-an-Unmarked-Door-Secret-Salon-Joy.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:22:54 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/corte_2%5B1%5D.jpg
Would it be shallow to call this the solution to all summer beauty conundrums? 'Cause we're going to.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/fashion/Kanye-West-Interns-at-the-Gap.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:55:54 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*67/kanye-west1.jpg
Reports surface that the rapper is "quietly" starting to pursue a new career in fashion.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/DC-Getting-Lucky-Unhappy-About-It.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:03:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/sex-couple.jpg
The D.C. area has one of the highest rates of sexual activity in the country but is among the least satisfied, according to a survey by condom maker Trojan.

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What better way to say "Happy Birthday, U.S.A." than with a parade in the nation's capital? That was a rhetorical question, by the way.

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Bring your favorite inflatable to the judging table at the post-Independence Day edition of Spike'd Sundays.

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American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

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D.C. restos get you more bang for your buck this July 4 with special dinners, lunches, brunches and deals. Choose one, or stop by them all. Hey, we're not judging.

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Traffic? HERE? We're shocked. Find out which streets in the District and Arlington to avoid on July 4.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Washingtons-Patriotic-Pool-Party.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:54:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/cocktails3.jpg
We don’t usually condone drunken swimming, but there's a need to celebrate, right? Skyline Pool is hosting a very adult swim on Friday.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Bike-Valets-Will-Chill-With-Your-Wheels-on-July-4.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:02:53 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/biker.jpg
Sick of being jammed into a Metro car with your sweaty buddies and 3,000 Midwestern tourists? Ride your bike and leave it with a bike babysitter.

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Artomatic wraps it up on Friday night, with a fashionable event (literally). Don't be scared to go all out -- especially once you see what these people are wearing.

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Check out the fireworks display, enjoy options with two dance parties at the Rock and Roll Hotel and get funky with the Fort Knox Five.

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Wait a sec, there's such a thing as wet T-shirt RACES? Join the Town Tavern this weekend for Fourth of July events.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Fat-Camp-at-Capitol-Skyline-Pool-Anyone.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:30:40 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/pool+grl.jpg
What better way to celebrate the big 233? (Wow, we're old.) Head out for a Fat Camp-themed Fourth of July celebration.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/nightlife/What-Youre-Doing-Tonight-73.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:56:28 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/blisspopscaled.jpg
Grab some sun at the most patriotic pool party, bask in the DC Summer Extravaganza, and enjoy an evening of Native Tongues with DJ Roddy Rod and DJ 2 Tone Jones.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Sony-Walkman-Turns-the-Big-3-0.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:39:05 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/shutterstock_31233046.jpg
Celebrate Walkman's three decades and try to remember what life was life was like without portable music. Scary, right?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Quadruplets-Born-at-Howard-University-Hospital.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:01 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/quad4.jpg
The four babies and their mom are healthy. We haven't heard yet if they're signed on for any reality shows.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/Best_Beaches.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:23:14 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*67/key-biscane-lead.jpg
Summer staycation getting you down? Check out some of the country's top beaches. From secluded oases to mainstream scenes, these spots are worth a visit... even if it's just in your mind.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Cue-the-President-A-New-W-Comes-to-Town.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:50:15 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/whotel.jpg
Picky out-of-town relatives? Drop 'em off for a night at the W Hotel. And we're hoping the hotel's Bliss Spa will create a calming influence while they're there. 'Cause they need it.

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Hint: It's not marriage!

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/nightlife/Get-high-with-the-Aerialist-tonight-at-Fort-Reno.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/cavernsphoto.jpg
Enjoy Aerialist, Caverns, and The Eubonics at tonight's Fort Reno summer concert series performance.

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Now you can know exactly how many minutes you're going to be late.

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No more cartwheels! The designer reveals her plans to stop designing full-time after her September fashion show.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/What-Youre-Doing-Tonight-72.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:38:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/shutterstock_32847073.jpg
Crawl through Midtown bars, see Rare Essence at 9:30 or catch up on your stories in Georgetown.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/fashion/Fashion-News-Roundup.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:52:52 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/vuitton_madonna_ad3.jpg
Madonna's Louis Vuitton campaign surfaces, Model Karen Mulder is arrested, Rachel Zoe starts a newsletter, and more.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/nightlife/Liberated-Libations.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:30:18 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/red+drink.jpg
Salute the Star Spangled Banner, cocktail in hand, at The Gibson this Thursday. Did we mention there will be a pig roast? Yep.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/shopping/Nothin-Like-a-Lesbian-Sock-at-Bedtime.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:20:52 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*120/dottie.jpg
When Christine Gayle introduced a lesbian sock named Dottie to the world of children's books, chaos ensued...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/nightlife/DC-Is-Blinding-Us-With-Science.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:17:44 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/shutterstock_31535164.jpg
We Love DC bloggers party at the Science Club, and you're totally invited. Even if you failed high-school chem.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/fashion/Marc-Jacobs-Wedding-Postponed.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:03:46 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/marc-jacobs-martone.jpg
Insiders blame the designer's busy schedule for the delay, and we've got the scoop on the final location for the nuptials.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/dining/Break-From-the-Humdrum-With-Some-Rum.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:28:09 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/rum.jpg
After sampling 10 rums at Ceiba, pretending to be lounging on a tropical island may not be that hard after all.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/the_scene/KarWiiokee-A-New-Way-to-Embarrass-Yourself-in-Public.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:28:46 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*66/81070185.jpg
Have a Ninten-tastic night at K Street's Lotus Lounge (prizes included).

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