Picnics and Prizes for Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series

Thursdays | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | June & July

The Golden Triangle Summer Concert series is just a month away! The concerts (previously known as Sounds in the Square) kick off in Farragut Square Park on Thursday, June 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Kelly Bell Band. Voted “Best Blues Band” six years in a row by Music Monthly, Kelly Bell Band and their mix of blues and funk have been a Golden Triangle concert favorite for the past two years and are not to be missed! Thursday, June 10 switches gears with Jah Works, the DC-area's popular reggae band. On June 17 Lloyd Dobler Effect will bring fun pop-rock to the park, and on June 24 Road Soda returns with their mix of everything from Prince to Johnny Cash to Bel Biv DeVoe. On July 1 Cazhmiere, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best party and dance bands comes to the Golden Triangle, then on July 8 Sin Miedo will get people to their feet with fun Latin salsa music and dancing. The series will conclude with the ever-popular Dave Matthews cover band Crowded Streets on July 15. Check out the full concert lineup.

You'll want to come to the concerts each week, not only to enjoy the free entertainment and great summer weather but to win prizes from Golden Triangle merchants. Two gift certificates worth at least $100 each will be given away at each concert at 7:30 p.m. to audience members. Check out the prizes for each week here.

Also, sign up online to win a Concert Picnic Package for you and five of your closest friends or colleagues. We're giving out a weekly Concert Picnic Package  that includes sandwiches, sweets, picnic blankets, VIP tickets to the DC Improv Comedy Club and a cooler with soft drinks for people to enjoy at the concerts. Winners will be selected on Tuesdays each week prior to the Thursday concerts.  Learn more »

Vote for Your Favorite Golden Triangle Restaurants

Cast your vote as part of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's annual RAMMY awards. We're proud to announce that three Golden Triangle restaurants--Teatro Goldoni, The Bombay Club, and BLT Steak--have been nominated as finalists for "Power Spot of the Year". Go online to vote for your favorite; we encourage you to take the time to dine at them all--how often do you get to hob-knob with Washington's elite and enjoy delicious meals at the same time? Speaking of favorites, do you have a restaurant in the Golden Triangle you just keep going back to over and over again? You can show your favorite establishment some support by nominating them for the category "Your Favorite Restaurant". Nominations are accepted through May 12.  Learn more & vote »

Dine in Style this Mother's Day

Take Mom out for a special Sunday in the city. Numerous Golden Triangle restaurants are offering meals and deals designed to make your mother proud; check out a few of the best listed below.

Mezza Luna Restaurant: "Sangria Brunch on the Patio", a three-course prix-fixe menu for $40/person, which includes bottomless sangria, mimosas, bellinis, and gazpacho Bloody Marys. Kids under 7 eat free. 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hudson Restaurant & Lounge: $30/person prix-fixe Mother’s Day brunch or dinner.

Kellari Taverna: A special Mother's Day three-course meal for $29.95/person.

Taberna del Alabardero: Offering their regular menu for Mother's Day, plus a complimentary glass of champagne and rose for all mothers.

Sam & Harry's: Special three-course lunch for $39/person, dinner for $59/person, and children dine for $15.

Celebrate Mom with Schakolad

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than a "Sweet" box of handmade truffles from Schakolad Chocolate Factory? Check out the wide selection of Mother's Day specialty items like a chocolate heart box filled with an assortment of truffles and ganache, or chocolate long stem roses. In addition, throughout May, fresh chocolate dipped strawberries are on special--four for the price of two! Learn more »

Pay by Phone Parking Now Available

There’s a new way to pay for parking in the Golden Triangle, and all you need is a mobile phone. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) launched a "Pay by Phone" pilot program that will eliminate the need to carry change for the meters or run back to your car to add more time. This cashless payment option will be offered at select parking spaces in the Dupont Circle, K Street, and I Street areas--look for signage on the meters.

Motorists can sign up at paybyphone.com or by calling 1-888-510-PARK (7275). Drivers will need to provide their mobile phone number, license plate and credit card number. Once you are signed up with a free pay by phone account, just follow these simple steps to make a payment:

1. Call the toll free number from your mobile phone
2. Enter the location number that is posted on the meter or nearby signs
3. Enter the parking time desired.

When paying by phone, you can also select the option to receive a text message reminder minutes before your time expires and can also call back to add additional parking time remotely from any phone, provided you won’t exceed the parking time limit. That feature greatly reduces the chance of a parking violation. Learn more »

National Geographic

Lecture: Adventures Among Ants
May 13 @ 7:30 p.m. | NG Member: $15; General Public: $18
Called "the Indiana Jones of entomology," photographer and naturalist Mark Moffett has made it his mission to open people's eyes to the small wonders of nature. His new book, Adventures Among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, takes us into the world of ants, showing how they dominate their ecosystems through strikingly "human" behaviors.

Beer Tasting: New Beers of Scandinavia
May 17 @ 7:00 p.m. | NG Members: $75; General Public: $80
The American craft brewing movement has inspired similar developments all over the world, but perhaps nowhere has the rise been as striking as in Scandinavia. Home to five countries, 23 million people and several languages, Scandinavia is producing some of the most interesting and diverse beers on the planet. A frequent visitor to Scandinavia, brewmaster Garrett Oliver will take you on an exciting Nordic beer tour.

Check out the National Geographic Museum's new exhibition: Design for the Other 90%. Of the world’s 6.5 billion people, 5.8 billion, or ninety percent, often lack the means to purchase even the most basic goods. Design for the Other 90% explores a growing movement to design low-cost solutions for those not traditionally served by professional designers. This exhibition demonstrates how design can be a dynamic force in saving and transforming lives, at home and around the world.

Lots of Laughs this Summer at the DC Improv

Make a night of it in the Golden Triangle with dinner and a comedy show. The DC Improv Comedy Club on Connecticut Avenue features national touring headliners, local celebrities, a comedy school, two showrooms, plus a full restaurant and bar. Upcoming comedians this summer include John Pinette, Aisha Tyler, Rob Schnieder, Jim Gaffigan, Tommy Davidson, Tom Green, Jamie Kennedy and many more. Learn more & buy tickets »

Discounted Eyewear at A Visual Affair

Glasses really do frame the face. Receive 20% off any complete eyewear purchase you make at A Visual Affair between now and June 30. Not valid with insurance, other promotions, or on prior purchases. Learn more »

 

Free Haircut with BKT at Roche Salon

In the hunt for the best quality Brazilian Keratin Treatments (BKT), Roche Salon has finally found one that stands out from the pack. Now starting at $250, Lasio Keratin Treatment takes much less time so your Keratin Treatment can be cut to half the time and you can wash your hair after only one day. You’ll leave the salon with straight and light hair and no smell or pasty texture. Because Roche Salon is so excited about this new keratin treatment, they are offering a free haircut every Wednesday in the month of May when you schedule a BKT. Learn more »

New Chef & Upcoming Event at Taberna Del Alabardero

Taberna del Alabardero is pleased to announce Javier Romero as its new Executive Head Chef. Javier was born and raised in Madrid and was crowned Chef Cook of the Year in Madrid in 2005. Chef Javier’s vision is to make guests aware of the Spanish gastronomic experience while incorporating American trends, and introducing the American culture to the most authentic Spanish cuisine.

Join Chef Javier for Taberna’s Spanish Gastronomic Festival on May 16 when guests can enjoy a buffet with an assortment of tapas and a Paella cooking show by the chef from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. And from May 21 to 23, new graduates will receive a complimentary bottle of cava for their table (with purchase of an entrée) to commemorate their special day. Learn more »
 

Free Tea at Couscous Cafe

As the summer heats up, nothing is better than getting something free to cool you down. Couscous Cafe is offering free green tea (iced or hot) with fresh mint with any purchase. Stop by for lunch or an afternoon snack to take advantage of this great deal. Learn more »

Sign Up for a BLT Steak Cooking Class

Usher in the warm weather and get ready for grill season with the BLT Steak cooking class, 'Marinades for Memorial Day'. Executive Chef Victor Albisu leads a demonstration cooking class showcasing different styles of marinades for different cuts and varieties of meat on Saturday, May 15, from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. Priced at $100 per guest, inclusive of tax and tip, the afternoon includes instruction as well as a delicious, four-course lunch accompanied by a complimentary spring cocktail and BLT's renowned popovers. Held on the restaurant's outdoor patio on I Street, watch and learn as Albisu educates guests on how to properly pair a flavor with a particular protein as well as how to prepare dressing, dry rubs and marinades. This class will feature dishes such as Adobo marinated hanger steak, dry rubbed pork rack, and citrus marinated jumbo prawns. To make a reservation please contact Erica Frank at 202.689.8999 or Erica@bltrestaurants.com. Learn more »

New at 19th: Beertab Bingo and More

Join the new 19th Bar & Restaurant at 1900 I Street for a fun-packed May. Tonight is "Nacho Ordinary Cinco de Mayo" from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. and includes $6 Margaritas, $1 taco toss,
ice luges, limbo contest, and more festivities during which you can win a bar tab or salsa lessons. Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m., stop by 19th for Beertab Bingo--every winner receives a prize!

Thursdays at 19th features live music as part of their Miller Lite Stage Series. Starting at 9:00 p.m., bands such as Down Wilson, Billy Twilde, Noodlebrick, and White Ford Broncos will pick up with entertainment as happy hour winds down. Learn more »
 

Happy Hours

With more than 200 restaurants and clubs, happy hours abound in the Golden Triangle. Here are a few highlights:

Current: From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, Current has sushi and drink specials available. Try the $4 Salmon Avocado rolls, $5 martinis and cocktails, or discounted small plates at this stylish sushi restaurant-lounge in the heart of the Golden Triangle.

Science Club: Happy hour specials at Science Club run all night Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Specials include $3 Yuengling, $4 Guinness, $5 glasses of wine, and more.

Pasara Thai: Happy hour specials run from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on appetizers, beer and wine and Thai-important “Chang Beer”.

Public Bar: As the sun and the great weather arrive, cutting out of work early can be hard to resist—especially with Public Bar as your spring and summer after-work headquarters. Every Wednesday is “Sky at 5” rooftop happy hour when (rain or shine) 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. features $2 Coors Lights, $3 Blue Moons and $4 Absolut and Malibu based drinks on the rooftop.

50% Off Drinks at Singapore Bistro

Featured in Fodor’s international travel guide, Singapore Bistro offers some of DC's finest Asian fusion and sushi.  Print and bring this offer to enjoy 50% off on all their alcoholic drinks (except happy hour specials, if you come between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.). Offer is good until June 30. Learn more »
 

 

Free Coffee at Freshii

At Freshii, receive a free coffee from now until Friday May 7 when you buy any breakfast wrap and say the word "Watermelon". Offer valid until 10:00 a.m. each day. Learn more »