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By Bill Hardwick — 2 years ago

Kendrick Lamar – The Big Steppers Tour Aug 4 at DC’s Capital One Arena

Hours after releasing the week’s most buzzed-about album, Kendrick Lamar has announced an international tour that includes a Washington, DC stop.

DC’s Capital One Arena on Aug. 4

The Los Angeles rapper will play DC’s Capital One Arena on Aug. 4, part of his five-month Big Steppers Tour. Baby Keem, Lamar’s cousin and frequent collaborator, will open the show.

Kendrick Lamar’s The Big Steppers Tour

The Big Steppers Tour is Lamar’s first big outing since 2018, which included a visit to DTE Energy Music Theatre.

Friday’s tour announcement comes on the heels of “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” released overnight. The 18-track double set is Lamar’s fifth studio album and first in five years.

Kendrick Lamar, The Big Steppers Tour, show dates

North American Leg

July 19 – Oklahoma City, Okla. – Paycom Center

July 21 – Austin – Moody Center

July 22 – Houston – Toyota Center

July 23 – Dallas – American Airlines Center

July 24 – Miami – Rolling Loud

July 27 – Tampa, Fla. – Amalie Arena

July 29 – New Orleans – Smoothie King Center

July 30 – Atlanta – State Farm Arena

July 31 – Nashville – Bridgestone Arena

Aug. 2 – Charlotte – Spectrum Center

Aug. 4 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena

Aug. 5 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Barclays Center

Aug. 6 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Barclays Center

Aug. 7 – Long Island, N.Y. – UBS Arena

Aug. 9 – Philadelphia – Wells Fargo Center

Aug. 10 – Boston – TD Garden

Aug. 12 – Toronto – Scotiabank Arena

Aug. 13 – Toronto, Scotiabank Arena

Aug. 14 – Detroit – Little Caesars Arena

Aug. 16 – Columbus, Ohio – Schottenstein Center

Aug. 18 – Milwaukee – Fiserv Forum

Aug. 19 – Chicago – United Center

Aug. 20 – Minneapolis – Xcel Energy Center

Aug. 21 – Kansas City – T-Mobile Center

Aug. 23 – Denver – Ball Arena

Aug. 24 – Salt Lake City – Vivint Smart Home Arena

Aug. 26 – Portland, Ore. – Moda Center

Aug. 27 – Seattle – Climate Pledge Arena

Aug. 28 – Vancouver, B.C. – Rogers Arena

Aug. 30 – Sacramento – Golden 1 Center

Aug. 31 – Oakland, Calif. – Oakland Arena

Sept. 1 – Oakland, Calif. – Oakland Arena

Sept. 6 – San Diego – Viejas Arena at San Diego State University

Sept. 7 – Anaheim, Calif. – Honda Center

Sept. 9 – Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena

Sept. 10 – Phoenix – Footprint Center

Sept. 14 – Los Angeles – Crypto.com Arena

Sept. 15 – Los Angeles – Crypto.com Arena

Overseas leg

Oct. 7 – Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome

Oct. 10 – Prague – O2 Arena

Oct. 11 – Berlin – Mercedes-Benz Arena

Oct. 13 – Hamburg – Barclays Arena

Oct. 15 – Copenhagen – Royal Arena

Oct. 17 – Stockholm – Avicii Arena

Oct. 19 – Oslo – Telenor Arena

Oct. 21 – Paris – Accor Arena

Oct. 24 – Stuttgart – Scheleyerhalle

Oct. 25 – Zurich – Hallenstadion

Oct. 26 – Laussane – Vaudoise Aréna

Oct. 28 – Antwerp – Sportpaleis

Oct. 30 – Cologne – Lanxess Arena

Oct. 31 – Frankfurt – Festhalle

Nov. 2 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro

Nov. 3 – Leeds – First Direct Arena

Nov. 4 – Newcastle – Utilita Arena

Nov. 5 – Birmingham – Utilita Arena

Nov. 7 – London – The O2

Nov. 8 – London – The O2

Nov. 13 – Dublin – 3Arena

Nov. 16 – Manchester – AO Arena

Dec. 1 – Perth – RAC Arena

Dec. 4 – Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena

Dec. 8 – Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena

Dec. 12 – Brisbane – Entertainment Center

Dec. 16 – Auckland – Spark Arena

Bad Bunny - World's Hottest Tour stops at DC's Nationals Park on Aug 23

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Bad Bunny – World’s Hottest Tour stops at DC’s Nationals Park on Aug 23

By Bill Hardwick — 2 years ago

Bad Bunny – World’s Hottest Tour stops at DC’s Nationals Park on Aug 23

Bad Bunny already has a full-fledged arena tour scheduled this year, but he’ll follow it up with his first stadium trek in the summer.

Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour

The Latin pop star’s World’s Hottest Tour will launch with a U.S. leg on August 5 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The trek wraps Sept. 30 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and during the U.S. leg, Bad Bunny will get support from Alesso and Diplo on select dates.

Bad Bunny will follow up his U.S. tour with a run of shows in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. That run kicks off Oct. 21 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and wraps Dec. 9 in Mexico City.

Bad Bunny – World’s Hottest Tour stops at DC’s Nationals Park on Aug 23

Tickets for Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour are on sale now via the tour’s website and through VividSeats.

Bad Bunny World’s Hottest Tour Dates

Aug. 5 – Orlando, FL @ Camping World Stadium
Aug. 9 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park (with Alesso)
Aug. 12 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium (with Alesso)
Aug. 18 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park (with Alesso)
Aug. 20 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
Aug. 23 – Washington, DC @ Nationals Park (with Alesso)
Aug. 27 – New York, NY @ Yankee Stadium (with Diplo)
Sept. 1 – Houston, TX @ Minute Maid Park (with Alesso)
Sept. 7 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome (with Alesso)
Sept. 9 – Dallas, TX @ AT&T Stadium (with Alesso)
Sept. 14 – Oakland, CA @ RingCentral Coliseum (with Alesso)
Sept. 17 – San Diego, CA @ PETCO Park (with Alesso)
Sept. 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium (with Alesso)
Sept. 28 – Phoenix, AZ @ Chase Field (with Alesso)
Sept. 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium (with Diplo)

Oceans Calling Festival Sept 30 - Oct 2 in Ocean City MD

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Dave Matthews Headlines Oceans Calling Festival Sept 30 – Oct 2 in Ocean City MD

By Bill Hardwick — 2 years ago

Dave Matthews, Lumineers, Alanis Morissette headline Oceans Calling Festival Sept 30 – Oct 2 in Ocean City MD

Oceans Calling Festival Lineup

The highly anticipated Oceans Calling Festival launches this coming summer, with headliners Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds performing on Friday; The Lumineers playing Saturday evening and Alanis Morissette closing out Sunday’s proceedings.

Featuring cooking shows from Chefs Andrew Zimmer, Robert Irvine, Amanda Freitag.

“We are thrilled to host Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland and celebrate all our incredible city has to offer,”

commented Mayor Rick Meehan.

“Thank you to C3 Presents and Maryland’s own O.A.R. for bringing an event of this magnitude to the Ocean City Boardwalk. We look forward to seeing everyone!”

Related:Post Malone announces Twelve Carat Tour 33-city including DC’s CapitalOne Arena with special guest Roddy Ricch.

A Wave Of Music

A three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk.

Jolly Roger at the Pier

Explore the Ocean City tradition featuring amusement park rides, games and more, all located inside the festival grounds.

Oceans Calling Festival – A Culinary Celebration

Experience delicious east coast bites from local food vendors. Plus, learn tricks of the trade from world-renowned chef cooking demos that celebrate the region.

Explore Ocean City

Take in everything this iconic landmark 3-mile long boardwalk has to offer, lined with hotels, shops, bars, restaurants and more!

Oceans Calling will also bring a culinary experience hosted by world-renowned chefs Andrew Zimmern, Robert Irvine and Amanda Freitag with a stage dedicated to cooking demos that celebrate the eastern shore. In addition, The Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, located inside the festival grounds, will be fully operational during the festival.

For the lineup of bands, or to purchase one-day or three-day tickets visit www.oceanscallingfestival.com.

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Grand Hyatt Washington Perfect for Meetings, Bistro, Bar and more

By Bill Hardwick — 2 years ago

Grand Hyatt Washington Perfect for Meetings, Bistro, Bar and more

Stay in their Iconic Downtown Washington DC Hotel Near the White House

Grand Hyatt Washington is located in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks away from the National Mall.

Immerse yourself in the historic sights, luxury shopping, and alluring nightlife of the nation’s capital.

Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, you’ll enjoy exceptional comfort and service, as well as a direct connection to the city via the Metro Center station.

Dining at Grand Hyatt Washington

Dining at Grand Hyatt Washington celebrates healthful, flavorful abundance. The chefs take pleasure in creating elegant cuisine for your visit to Washington, D.C., using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

All menus at Cure Bar & Bistro, CABINET, and Starbucks Reserve® include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections.

Cure Bar & Bistro at Grand Hyatt Washington

Cure B&B Kitchen’s unique menu intersects an ultra-modern take on traditional French cuisine and Japanese sushi.

They feature novel salads, the highest quality of meats prepared to perfection, the freshest seafood, and decadent desserts.

The menu utilizes exceptional products prepared to display the farmer’s and fishermen’s bounty—ingredients reflect the best of seasonal and locally available.

At Cure Bar & Bistro, they bond an East meets the West culinary style allowing each to prosper independently and influence one another through shared values.

Newly appointed Chef Eric Damidot welcomes their guests “On a journey into French and Japanese Cuisine: Blending innovative approaches with iconic techniques.”

Cabinet

Relax in their open, airy atmosphere as you fortify yourself with our upscale buffets.

Savor a sumptuous array of breakfast favorites, including made-to-order omelets and breakfast bowls. Menus include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items. Their team can adapt most menu items to meet your dietary restrictions.

Starbuck Reserve

Recharge with fresh-brewed coffee, fragrant tea, and light bites. Situated in the lobby for easy access to H Street, this café serves all your favorites. It’s a perfect stop before or after a day of exploring Washington, D.C.

Rooms + Suites at Grand Hyatt Washington

Discover the balance of comfort with convenience, historic neighborhood with complimentary Wi-Fi, and central location with serene rooms and suites. For separate lounging and dining areas and other upscale touches, reserve the Executive King Suite.

Open the door to a balance of timeless elegance and captivating details.

Grand Hyatt Washington offers 897 rooms, including 26 suites, all imbued with the sense of urban history in their downtown Penn Quarter neighborhood.

Grand Suite

Indulge in 1,092 residential-style square feet featuring one king bed, bedside outlets and reading lights, a separate sitting area, and an oversize desk with a Herman Miller^® chair. This is a standard suite.

Congressional Suite

Stretch out in a 1,456-square-foot suite featuring one king bed, bedside outlets and reading lights, a separate living area, dining space for up to eight guests, and a substantial desk with a Herman Miller^® chair.

Executive King Suite

Unwind in 855 elegant square feet, with one king bed, bedside outlets and reading lights, an expansive lounge area, a dining area, and a work space with a Herman Miller^® chair.

Presidential Suite

Relax in 1,456 elegant square feet featuring a king bed outfitted with reading lights, a living room with comfortable seating and a desk with a Herman Miller^® chair, a dining area that seats six, and a double vanity in the bath.

Conference Suite

Rest comfortably in an 864-square-foot suite with one king bed, a sofa with a full-size pullout bed, dining space for four, and a wet bar.

Chris Brown & Lil Baby: One Of Them Ones Tour

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Chris Brown & Lil Baby: One Of Them Ones Tour July 19 at DC’s Capital One Arena

By Bill Hardwick — 2 years ago

Chris Brown & Lil Baby: One Of Them Ones Tour July 19 at DC’s Capital One Arena

Chris Brown and Lil Baby will bring their co-headlining One of Them Ones tour across 27 dates in 2022, presented by Rolling Loud.

The duo will be performing across North America in July and August

Dates begin with a July 15 show at Raleigh, NC’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and run through a closing show scheduled for Saturday, August 27 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Other stops along the way includie Capital One Arena (Washington D.C.), Madison Square Garden (New York), Dos Equis Pavilion (Dallas), and KIA Forum (Los Angeles).

Fri Jul 15 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekSat Jul 16 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sun Jul 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Waterfront Music Pavilion
Tue Jul 19 – Washington, D.C – Capital One Arena
Fri Jul 22 – New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sat Jul 23 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
Tue Jul 26 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Wed Jul 27 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
Fri Jul 29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sat Jul 30 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sun Jul 31 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Tue Aug 02 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Thu Aug 04 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
Fri Aug 05 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 06 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Aug 09 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Wed Aug 10 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
Fri Aug 12 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 13 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 16 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed Aug 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Fri Aug 19 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sat Aug 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
Sun Aug 21 – Irvine, CA – Five Point Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 23 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
Fri Aug 26 – Los Angeles, CA – KIA Forum
Sat Aug 27 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

^ Chris Brown Only

Ambar Capitol Hill serves small plates with rustic Chic flair

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Ambar Capitol Hill serves small plates with rustic Chic flair

By Bill Hardwick — 3 years ago

Ambar Capitol Hill serves small plates with rustic Chic flair

Ambar on Capitol Hill is the seven-year-old birthplace of a Balkan and Mexican restaurant empire now sprinkled across the DMV.

Its mezze-focused flagship operation (523 8th Street SE). The 3,000-square-foot Balkan oasis is twice as large, with a new pastel-hued patio.

The rooftop welcomes guests 365 days a year with movable, teal slats that open up and close at the push of a button.

Its first-floor patio can fit dozens of diners across the two outdoor areas.

As you walk in, guests are surrounded by visually bold floor-to-ceiling stone walls.

Four separate dining areas create a vibe with their own names and themes:Chef’s Room, Rakia Bar, The Wine Cellar and Garden Room.

The “Rakia Bar” plays up Balkan’s famous fruit brandy.

Balkan spirts and wine are poured at all four bars on-site.

A second-floor wine cellar, lined with a 360-degree assortment of vintage bottles, plans to evolve into a bar that hosts educational tastings.

Ambar ran a series of virtual wine classes during the pandemic to help build up a following for the less-known wine region.

Ambar is mbest-known for its small plates menu: familiar spreads, salads, Serbian small plates, flatbreads, and lamb lasagna.

$25 per person at lunch and $35 per person at dinner with a two-hour time limit.

A takeout menu for two ($39) includes mains like wild mushroom risotto or beef short rib goulash.

Bill Hardwick

DC’s Capital One Arena on Aug. 4

Kendrick Lamar’s The Big Steppers Tour

Kendrick Lamar, The Big Steppers Tour, show dates

North American Leg

Overseas leg

Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour

Bad Bunny World’s Hottest Tour Dates

Oceans Calling Festival Lineup

A Wave Of Music

Jolly Roger at the Pier

Oceans Calling Festival – A Culinary Celebration

Explore Ocean City

Dining at Grand Hyatt Washington

Cure Bar & Bistro at Grand Hyatt Washington

Cabinet

Starbuck Reserve

Rooms + Suites at Grand Hyatt Washington

Grand Suite

Congressional Suite

Executive King Suite

Presidential Suite

Conference Suite

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