Strathmore Hosts The Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour, August 15th

From our friends at Strathmore...

Strathmore Hosts The Righteous Brothers Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour, August 15th

For four decades, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley, known as The Righteous Brothers, enchanted audiences with soulful hits like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and “Unchained Melody.” Following Hatfield's passing in 2003, Medley pursued a solo career before teaming up with acclaimed vocalist Bucky Heard to revive The Righteous Brothers' iconic repertoire. Their Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour offers a nostalgic journey through six decades of timeless hits, spanning the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, the Blue-Eyed Soul era, and the group’s movie soundtrack successes.

Strathmore Says Goodbye to Its' Pike & Rose Venue, AMP

Hamilton Leithauser performs at AMP (Photo: Strathmore)

From our friends at Strathmore...

Strathmore Says Goodbye to Its Pike & Rose Venue, AMP

Unique programming and support for rising artists will continue across Strathmore's campus and throughout Montgomery County

After nine dynamic years, Strathmore will dim the lights on AMP, its popular Pike & Rose performance venue, when the lease ends on June 30. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) recently notified the non-profit arts institution that the space is now needed for a commercial tenant relocating its headquarters to Pike & Rose.

Contest: Win Passes to See The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

** Please note: One entry per person/household. Multiple entries will be deleted.

We're giving away 10 admit-2 passes to see an advance preview of Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusamokun, Henrique Zaga, Til Schweiger, with Henry Golding, and Cary Elwes. The screening takes place on Tuesday, April 16th at AMC Tysons Corner. It starts at 7:00 PM, but seats are first-come, first-served; so winners are encouraged to show up sooner than later (ideally between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.) Seating is not guaranteed. Fill in the entry form below, and we'll select 10 winners to receive a pass for two (2.) Winners will be notified by e-mail. All entries must be received before April 13rd at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

"Argylle” to Debut on Premium Video-on-Demand, March 5

From our friends at Universal Pictures Home Entertainment...

Apple Original Films’ Action-Comedy Romance "Argylle,” from Director Matthew Vaughn, to Debut on Premium Video-on-Demand and Electronic Sell-Through in the U.S. and Canada Beginning March 5, 2024 in Partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Watch Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson and Sam Rockwell command an all-star cast, premiering at home for the first time

Apple Original Films announced today that Matthew Vaughn's new feature, the action-comedy romance “Argylle,” will become available on premium video-on-demand and for digital purchase with leading digital retailers, in collaboration with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, beginning Tuesday, March 5 in the US and Canada before streaming globally on Apple TV+.

Contest: Win Passes to See Dune: Part Two

** Please note: One entry per person/household. Multiple entries will be deleted.

We're giving away 20 admit-2 passes to see an advance preview of Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling and Javier Bardem. The screening takes place on Monday, February 26th at AMC Tysons Corner. It starts at 7:00 PM, but seats are first-come, first-served; so winners are encouraged to show up sooner than later (ideally between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.) Seating is not guaranteed. Fill in the entry form below, and we'll select 20 winners to receive a pass for two (2.) Winners will be notified by e-mail. All entries must be received before February 23rd at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

Contest: Win Passes to See The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

** Please note: One entry per person/household. Multiple entries will be deleted.

We're giving away 20 admit-2 passes to see an advance preview of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis. The screening takes place on Tuesday, November 14th at Regal Majestic. It starts at 7:00 PM, but seats are first-come, first-served; so winners are encouraged to show up sooner than later (ideally between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.) Seating is not guaranteed. Fill in the entry form below, and we'll select 20 winners to receive a pass for two (2.) Winners will be notified by e-mail. All entries must be received before November 11th at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

Bethesda Theater Hosts Lisa Ann Walter This Sunday

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My girlfriend Talia steers our TV binge watching, and recently recommended Abbot Elementary (on ABC.) It didn't take long to win us over. My two favorite players on the show are Janelle James and Lisa Ann Walter. The latter happens to be local (as in Silver Spring, MD and Catholic University (Go Cardinals!)) She also just happens to be headlining this Sunday (Sept. 17) night at our favorite Bethesda Theater.

Corner Bakery at 19th & L Streets Closes

Corner Bakery at 19th & L Streets, NW

And then was one. The once great Corner Bakery has closed its 1828 L Street location, leaving only one more DC location (struggling to stay) open. You can still visit National Press Building at 529 14th Street, NW (14th & F Streets) but I wouldn’t wait too long, especially if you have a gift card or app rewards.

Captain Cookie Soft Opens in Cleveland Park!

Inside Captain Cookie

It felt like forever, but Captain Cookie has opened its doors in Cleveland Park. Their soft opening started today, with an official opening set for Saturday, September 9th. The setup is simple, with a few stools by the front window, and a couple of tables before the sales counter. Cool ceiling-to-floor artwork greets you as you walk inside, and there were a few paintings set to hit the walls over the next couple of days. Other than that, clean and spacious.

Contest: Get Free Passes to See Adam Ferrara in Concert

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Living in the DMV is expensive, so any chance to do something for F-R-E-E is A-OK in our book. Even better, when it's a night of comedy at the Bethesda Theater (formerly Bethesda Jazz & Blues.) This Friday night to be exact, date night (September 1st.) Follow the instructions below to get a pair of F-R-E-E tickets to see comedian Adam Ferrara (Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me) this Friday night. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 8:30. Please note: There's a $20 drinks/food minimum (per person) but the food's terrific, and their $11 mimosas are to die for.

Signage Up at Thai Love Restaurant in Cleveland Park

We noticed new signage at the former St. Arnold's Mussel Bar space this afternoon. Coming soon, Thai Love Restaurant at 3435B Connecticut Avenue, in Cleveland Park. There were signs posted earlier, asking neighbors to "guess" what was coming; but we were surprised (and disappointed) to discover yet another Thai restaurant, mere steps away from Paragon Thai and Siam House. Hopefully, they'll offer outdoor seating, which would make it more lively/noticeable; but we'd have preferred something fast (casual) and less expensive such as a burger or pizza joint. Yours truly is predicting a quick exit (before EOY '24) but we'd love to be wrong.

Byblos Deli Takes Summer Break, Reopens 9/5

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Cleveland Park mainstay Byblos Deli will be closed through Labor Day (September 4th) so that chef/owner Marco Adas and his team can take a much-deserved break from feeding the neighborhood masses. Their summer break began on August 23rd and their doors will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th. We love their (super affordable) hamburgers and fries, but they specialize in Mediterranean fare (falafel, gyros and kofta.) Byblos Deli is open 11 AM - 8 PM Monday through Saturday, and 12-4 on Sunday. You can reach them at (202) 364-6549.