I can't believe this is going to be my third World Cup in Washington, D.C.! Well, technically, I was honeymooning in Peru during the 2006 tournament and I'll be in Brazil for most of this one. Nonetheless. I've definitely noticed a rise in soccer fandom in the District since I've moved here. There are SO many options now when it comes to watching the games and you can read all about them in lots and lots of articles and blog post (like this one, and this one and this one.) Overall, the best places to watch soccer in the area will always be Lucky Bar, Fado and Summers. But the World Cup is about SO much more than soccer. It's about countries. It's about being together as you watch the match ...
Vamos United
D.C. United vs Paris Saint Germain
Just announced: D.C. United will not face Italy's Juventus Turin for an international friendly at R.F.K. Stadium on July 28. Instead the black and red will host the red and blue aka: Paris Saint Germain (PSG). Tickets range between $32.25 and $75.05. Individual tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster. Obviously, I think that's awesome. Though I think it would have been even more awesome if they could have announced this game before I bought my tickets to see the PSG face Chelsea in another international friendly the week before at Yankee Stadium in New York ;-) Oh well, looks like I'll get to cheer for my home team twice in one week! ...
Ain’t no party like an S Club a poutine party!
Sometimes back in 2011, the Canadian Embassy figured out that I wasn't actually Canadian. Initially I guess, my degree from McGill University got them confused and I somehow managed to get invited to a lot of great events, celebrating the Vancouver Olympics, Stanley Cup finals and Canada Day. But last year it all stopped. Le sigh. Where will I get my Molson fix now? ;-) Luckily, the Canadian Embassy is stepping up its game this year, and offering a lot of options for people who, like me, would like to celebrate our neighbours up north but aren't quite special enough to get official invites. Starting with... drumroll... DC's first-ever poutine party. Yes. Poutine party!! I haven't been to ...
Ma petite liste: April 16-22, 2012
MONDAY APRIL 16It's Four Square Day! Check in with Sisarina & DCeventjunkie at K Street Lounge and enjoy an evening of $5 drinks at this gorgeous lounge and patio. TUESDAY APRIL 17Ping Pong Dim Sum's Longjing Tea Festival is in full swing! Participate in their "sum" down bottomless open bar night ($25 for as many lychee and rose martinis, captain and ginger ales, vanilla and chili sidecars and featured wines or champagnes) and if you're still standing at the end of the night, you can enjoy your choice of three flowering tea buds to take home.WEDNESDAY APRIL 18Shaw Main Street is hosting its annual fundraising gala. The cherry blossom themed event will take place in the heart of Shaw's ...
We win trophies!
When was the last time the Redskins won a trophy? Yeah, I can't remember either... Unlike that other football team in town, D.C. United has won an impressive 12 trophies, the last one in 2004. They've won more trophies than any other team in the MLS and they want to make sure you know about it! Which is why, starting August 12th, D.C. United is taking its trophies on a month-long pub crawl of soccer friendly bars during the We Win Trophies tour. The We Win Trophies Tour will make the following stops: Wed, Aug. 12 3-6PM Union Jacks, Summers, Molly Malone's, Pour House & Lucky Bar. Mon, Aug. 17 7-9PM The Pug Tues, Aug. 18 5-7PM Fado Wed, Aug. 19 6:30-8:30PM Ventnor's Sports Cafe (2008 ...
Et un ! Et deux ! Et trois – zé-ro !
The Redskins’ first home-game isn’t scheduled until August 22nd. So why did 72,000 football fans descend on FedEx Field yesterday? They were treated to a great match as D.C.’s other football team, D.C. United, took on the mighty Real Madrid C.F. and its roaster of international soccergodsstars. Yes! Finally, some real football at Landover! Sunday’s encounter was a far cry from a typical D.C. United game. The crowd, huge by D.C. soccer standards, was a few thousand spectators shy of what Los Galácticos average for a regular match at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The game was very much a soccer version David vs. Goliath. It was amazing seeing over 72,000 spectators brave the 95 degree heat to ...