Free Slurpees Tomorrow!

TGIFFS! Thank Goodness for Friday and Free Slurpees at 7-11! It's July 11 (7-11) tomorrow so go sugar yourself up, sugar.

Thank You, Jessica for this invaluable piece of information that will keep us all much happier on this hot DC summer day! See you all at Jazz in the Garden with your Slurpees in hand.

(If you're Dumb or Dumber and buy a Big Gulp instead tomorrow...Welp, see ya later).

Hip-Hopapotami Loose in DC!

DC has been named the Chocolate City, and that's not because of any confectioners in town. We've got some uniquely American vibes here in our Nation's Capital, even disregarding all the forefathers and whatnot. Historic U Street Corridor has hosted some of the finest jazz legends (just walk down 13th Street to see Duke Ellington's old house). They were America's musical forefathers...

So it's not a surprise that the city is hosting the Hip-Hop Theater Festival which includes the Brave New Voices Youth Poetry Slams. These guys are probably legends in the making. What DC 'hood is going to be theirs in 20 years?

The programs run through Saturday, July 12 and are followed up by after parties at various bars around town. The music will be dance-able, fo'sho'.

Rock on! I mean...uh...

Chocolate Jesus and 3 Murdered Clowns

Looking for more fringe than a rip roarin' speakeasy? The Capital Fringe Festival from July 10-27 includes shows with titles like "Chocolate Jesus" and "3 Murdered Clowns." This is edgy performance art, so expect to feel uncomfortable in your seat and prepare to have your intellectual and emotional sensitivities challenged.

Speaking of uncomfortable, I think you better buy a ticket to this show immediately: Dorks On The Loose. You never know if a freevoliter will be making a cameo...

Backyard Gourmet

Summer in the City is all about the food, the shirtless runners, and the sundresses for me. The extensive network of farms in this region does nothing short of rock my socks. I've met some farmers here: they are innovative, progressive, fun-loving and very attractive. Now it seems like the farming frenzy has hit the city and everyone wants a piece of the action.

Check out Liz and Susan's 7th Street Garden down in the Shaw neighborhood.
They are always having workshops, volunteer days, and events all over the city. Everyone has a right to delicious, nutritious, and locally grown food, right? Yeah, I thought so. and have you seen their sexy Metro-Tees?

Tomorrow night you might want to wash the dirt off your hands and put on your seer-sucker for the Garden Party at Poste Moderne Brasserie courtyard. The event will feature food grown on-site and prepared by Executive Chef Robert Weland. The coolest part about this is that the $10 cover gets you two cocktails, nibbles, and benefits the Trust for Public Land .

Do you guys love DC? I do and I'm hungry.

When in the course of human events...

you want to celebrate Independence Day and somehow ended up without plans...just check Freevolity!

Wednesday July 2
Xtreme 4 Victory Party
6-8pm Capitol Hill Bikes
Welcome back the Julie's brother and the other crazies who biked and carpooled from San Diego to Annapolis to raise awareness for global climate change! There will be refreshments and "munchies". Why do they need munchies?! Hippies...

Thursday July 3
The Grog and Tankard in Glover Park 2408 Wisconsin NW
Xico Manarolla opens at 9:00
BITs headline at 9:30
The BITs blend elements of rock, punk, and folk into topical tunes that express the sentiments of 21st century somebodies. Hopefully they'll be singing about the 4 day work week and global warming. No. I'm not kidding.
Friday July 4th
This Friday is the Capitol Hill Community Parade and Family Festival featuring floats, games, food, music and more.

Join the Freemasons of Capitol Hill's Naval Lodge #4 to raise funds for the Capitol Hill Cluster School. A "Free Lobster Buffet" is featured, but I think it's a band...bummer.

PARADE
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
8th and I Streets, SE to Eastern Market

FESTIVAL
12:00 to 4:00
Hine Junior High School
(Across from Eastern Market – the lot where they do the weekend flea market)