While there certainly were signs of disappointment from Black-and-Red supporters who won't see MLS Cup matches for the fourth straight season, most of the 15,965 in attendance at RFK Stadium on Saturday proved their allegiance to United through thick and thin. more ›

Yes, it's hockey season again. more ›

Well, I suppose this is an innovative way for the R******* to improve their strained relationship with fans: Washington players invited 28-year-old Josh Richards to leave the bleachers and join in with them during an informal practice session today. more ›

George Washington isn't getting an invitation to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, unless they pull off some kind of miracle in the upcoming Atlantic 10 conference tournament. Of course, that's not stopping its donors from diving headfirst into March Madness. Robert Kasmir, who was honored at halftime of the Colonials' Saturday game against Dayton for making a five-figure donation to the university's athletic department, was summarily tossed after yelling at the refs during the second half. more ›

The final attendance number on the stat sheet I received at the end of last night's Washington Wizards game told me that there were 17,865 fans in the Verizon Center. My eyes told me there were really only 10,000 fans there (if that), and of that number, only about 7,000 or so were Wizards fans -- the rest came to see Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis and the rest of the Golden State Warriors. more ›

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Fans of Petworth bar Temperance Hall better get up there for their Sazerac cocktails as soon as possible—the bar is on its way out. Don't throw out your arms in plaintive questions to the heavens yet, though. While the bar will go, a bar will stay; the property has been sold to the folks behind Columbia Heights' The Wonderland Ballroom. Following a tip from Prince of Petworth, we caught the Wonderland owners, Matthew McGovern... more ›

The guitarist for the pop-punk band Hawthorne Heights passed away before the group's show at the 9:30 Club over the weekend. Casey Calvert, 25, was found dead on the band's tour bus at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, parked outside the venue in Northwest D.C. A cause of death has yet to be determined, but Calvert's bandmates have been quick to defend against speculation that drugs were involved. They posted the following message to their... more ›

To say Stevie Wonder is a good artist would be an understatement. Over five decades, Wonder has amassed a catalog that not only includes over 30 albums but numerous songwriting and production credits. Fans in the District were treated last month to a two-and-a-half hour trip through a slew of rhythms and emotions. Wonder’s musical mastery has touched people worldwide, probably no two more than Brooklynites Bobbito Garcia and DJ Spinna. Both have made names... more ›

Big changes are in store for the long line of folks standing at the burrito cart outside the CVS on 15th and K streets NW. As of November 15, Pedro and Vinny’s John Rider will be handing over the reins to his new associate and business partner, William Risbrook. Flyers will go up tomorrow announcing these changes as well as information about the cart's move to the corner of 14th and L. There it... more ›

MONDAY >> Do you like screamo? How about metalcore? Us neither, but if you do, get yourself to the 9:30 Club, for Underoath and similarly sinisterly-named Every Time I Die, Poison the Well, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, and Belle and Sebastian. Just kidding about the last one. 6 p.m., $18. TUESDAY >> Stevie Wonder needs no introduction. He's coming to the Verizon Center today. Tickets start at $68, so get your wallet ready.... more ›

>> Tonight, check out bassist/composer Howard Britz as he brings his repertoire of original post-bop compositions to Twins Jazz. Call (202) 234-0072 for set times and cover information. >> This week's first of many must see shows takes place at GW's Lisner Auditorium on Thursday as The Global Drum Project (pictured) takes the stage. Comprised of four percussionists hailing from very different musical traditions, the ensemble features Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, tabla master... more ›

Fans of DCist's resident municipal politics expert Martin Austermuhle will want to tune in to the D.C. Politics Hour with Kojo and Jonetta today at noon. Martin will be a guest on today's show along with Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham and Vincent Schiraldi, head of the D.C. Dept. of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Kojo and guest host Tom Sherwood of NBC4 plan on discussing a wide range of topics, including the school takeover plan... more ›

Fans had plenty of great things to say about the Nationals season opener at RFK last week: the hats, the weather, the midday beer-drinking. They also had some gripes. In addition to the unfortunate loss, one key complaint was, naturally, traffic. The Post noted that, "In the stands, Nationals fans complained. About parking-lot traffic, snack booths and long lines for just about everything, including hot dogs and ATMs." When the Nats move into their new,... more ›

Fans of classical music had a light schedule last week, but there is plenty to be heard this week to make up for lost time. Most evenings it is going to come down to a choice. WEDNESDAY: >> The Embassy of Austria (3524 International Ct. NW) is hosting a series of concerts called An das Lied: Festival of Song 2007, devoted to the greats of German-language song composition. The music starts this Wednesday, with a... more ›

FRIDAY: >> RJD2 is not to be confused with the new R2D2 mailboxes unvelied this month. His turntable skills, however, have us wondering if he's part robot. At the 9:30 Club, $20. >> Native sons The Walkmen, who we talked to last spring, bring their boozey, jangley rock, to the Rock & Roll Hotel tonight. Fans can look forward to hearing lots of new material that the band's been road-testing this spring. If you liked... more ›

The Maryland women's basketball team won't have a chance to repeat as national champions. The Terps lost to Mississippi in the second round 89-78. Maryland came into the tournament as a 2-seed, and their early exit is something of a disappointment, especially considered they returned almost their entire team from last year's title run. Foggy Bottom folks still have something to cheer for, however, as the Colonials beat Texas A&M on Monday and will face... more ›

Pull out the seersucker suits and floral frocks, D.C:. Spring is almost on. Today's weather will be more pleasant than yesterday's, but we're keeping our eyes on the prize. Tomorrow the equinox marks the official start of Spring and here at DCist headquarters we're already preparing for a season sans boots, scarves and Snowpocalypses... Oh my! Metro Sued Over Pedestrian Deaths: The husband of one of the women killed by a Metro bus on Feb.... more ›

> > Deadline worth noting! Anyone interested in participating in this year's DC Idiotarod has until tomorrow, Thursday March 1, at 11:59 p.m. to register your team for the big race on March 3. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring wanton chaos to the streets of D.C. [DC Idiotarod] > > Fans of soccer, wine, photography, and philanthropy will descend upon the JW Marriott tonight for the Goals for Girls Auction & Wine... more ›

By new DCist contributor Analiese Bendorf Ducks and Creeks Fans of Bethesda's calorie-conscious Rock Creek Restaurant will soon be able to nosh on guilt-free grub at a second location in the District, where owners Tom Williams and Judy Hammerschmidt plan to open Rock Creek at Mazza Gallerie. Tom Sietsema reports in this week's Dish that former 1789 chef, Ris Lacoste, will lend a seasoned hand by interviewing potential chefs for the Mazza location, before turning... more ›

D.C. United announced its MLS schedule yesterday, and we'll cut to the chase: you have exactly 183 days before David Beckham comes to Washington. He'll be here on August 9 for a Thursday night game, but unless you're planning to buy a full season ticket package, tickets won't be available until July 2. And that goes for half-season and flex plans too -- the August 9 match against Beckham's LA Galaxy (formerly known as... more ›

We get it. You have strong feelings on the smoking ban. The little number next to the "Smoking Ban May Get Tougher..." link at the top of the page can attest to that. Overheard has resolved not to take a public position either way on the issue. We are uniters, not dividers. But we will say this: people carrying conversations that were taking place at a semi-private table in a noisy bar out into the... more ›

Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, Volver, was screened in a few suburban locations last month, but it has just opened on two screens at the E Street Cinema. Fans of the legendary Spanish director do not need a review to tell them to see this film. However, those who do not know Almodóvar's work, or who have had a bad experience with it, should give this excellent movie a chance. It has all of the positive qualities of his earlier films — the sometimes off-color humor; the idolization of the eternal feminine; the mixture of fantasy and reality; the flavor of Spain — just this time without the drag queens and transsexual prostitutes. more ›

The Wizards absolutely crushed the Memphis Grizzlies last night at the Verizon Center in the most one-sided NBA game we've witnessed in a while. D.C. exploded to a 45-18 lead in the first quarter, and set a new Verizon Center record by scoring 77 in the first half. Gilbert Arenas took his new Kobe-inspired mantra of "quality shots" seriously, scoring his 31 points on just 13 field goal attempts in 33 minutes. Thanks to injuries... more ›

While the rest of the country was at home on their couches watching Beck Hansen perform on the David Letterman show, around 150 people were getting loose with him live and in person in the tiny Backstage area of the Black Cat. Yes, the internet rumors that popped up yesterday were true. Beck, who played the Patriot Center last time he came through town, treated a small, enthusiastic and increasingly sweaty audience to a one-of-a-kind, intimate performance not likely to be seen again for quite some time. Fans queued up for hours in the Red Room waiting for the show, which cost only $12. more ›

While the playoffs kick into high gear this week, the rest of the league is left wondering about what might have been this year, and what could be next year. Fans in Washington might be tempted to view 2006 as a lost season. The team struggled to 71 wins, 10 fewer than the last place ’05 squad, contributing to the team’s decision to dump Frank Robinson. Truth be told, Frank didn’t have much of a... more ›

FRIDAY: >> We'd be remiss if we didn't note that tonight will be the last time that Kathryn of Kathryn On will host one of her famous Blogger Happy Hours. It starts at 7 p.m. at Lucky Bar. Fans of the regular happy hour shouldn't fear, however, as Kathryn says she has "a couple of fledgling social chairs waiting in the wings." Thanks for all the hard work you've put in, Kathryn, to making the... more ›

Benjy Ferree is a seasoned local musician of whom you may not yet know. While he regularly plays local gigs, you will surely never be met head on with advertisements promoting his next show unlike other bands in D.C. -- his music already speaks loudly enough for him. Fans of Ferree’s music will attest to his robust voice and his ability to paint a warm emotional picture with his folk rock music and vivid lyrics... more ›