Metro Weekly

All posts by Doug Rule

  • 5 Museum Exhibitions to See This Weekend

    Now that you’ve recovered from the social overdose that is Capital Pride, you may looking for a shot of culture of a broader, more sophisticated...

  • Metal Musical Monster

    ''That's pretty much what we do, a lot of rock operas and rock musicals, anything with a little punch to it,'' says Melissa Baughman of...

  • Entertainment Incorporated

    What did former child actor Rahsaan Patterson want to do when he grew up? ''I didn't know,'' says the gay Patterson, now decades into adulthood...

  • Art Imitates Life

    Nathan Lane is playing a flamboyantly gay character on Broadway, one who feels compelled to be closeted, or at least discreet. No, his name is...

  • Capital Pride 2013 Sampler

    Earlier this week Chris Gerard created a strong list of what he called “10 Essential Pride Tracks,” a grab bag of prideful anthems you should have...

  • Getting Next to Emeli Sande

    “It’s always been the gay community that really connects first,” Emeli Sandé says. “I have a big gay fan base, which I think is fantastic.”...

  • Ready for an Icona Pop Weekend

    If you’re not getting excited for Capital Pride, you must not have read this week’s Metro Weekly, which includes a cover interview with Icona Pop. The Swedish...

  • Memoirandum

    This Monday, June 10, at Harman Hall, comic actress Rachel Dratch will read from celebrity autobiographies -- just not her own. ''Actually, when I was...

  • Dark Days

    It's no joyride being an aging pop star. At least that's the impression you get listening to the latest releases from Daft Punk and Tricky,...

  • Icona Pride

    Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo sing and shout in unison...

  • Partying with Pride

    ''I think this is just a great representation of a lot of the talent that we have in D.C. and in our community,'' says John...

  • If You Care (and Love It): Charli XCX is here TONIGHT

    If you’re looking for something to do tonight and you can’t wait until this Sunday, June 9, to hear this week’s Metro Weekly cover ladies...

  • Icona Pop’s New Single, U.S. Tour Dates

    Today the Swedish dance-pop duo Icona Pop, whose irresistible Top 10 hit “I Don’t Care (I Love It)” has now reached ubiquity, released new song...

  • 5 Gay Things to See or Do Before Pride

    Got Pride fever already? Well, here’s our pick for five slightly off-the-beaten-path ways to scratch your gay itch before next weekend’s parade, festival and parties....

  • Dancing in Tribute to Peter Rauhofer

    You may not have read about it in the New York Times — the Gray Lady has been disquietingly silent on the matter — but...