Metro Weekly

Nightlife

  • Town and Gown

    By on March 7, 2012

    One day, maybe D.C. will have another homegrown contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race. But for now, every weekend Town features Miss Tatiana, season two's third...

  • Coverboy: René

    By on March 2, 2012

    There was a time when René, 21, growing up in Aurora, Ill., was in the shadows, suffering the bullies in elementary and middle school. Then...

  • A.J.

    By on February 25, 2012

    It's not surprising that A.J., 24, is a barback at The Fireplace and at Secrets. It's the perfect job for a guy who likes clean...

  • Otter Season

    By on February 23, 2012

    Once thought to be an endangered species, otters are now so prevalent in D.C. that, like deer, a hunting season has sprung up. Of course,...

  • Horoscope

    By on February 23, 2012

    Heavenly Round-Up: When in the course of human events it becomes necessary to separate facts from fantasies, don't be too quick to discard the bathwater...

  • Horoscope

    By on February 20, 2012

    Heavenly Round-Up: Contrast and confusion are the name of the game. Feeling ultra-grounded wars with feeling like you're in a deep rut. The limitless possibilities...

  • Aaron

    By on February 19, 2012

    It's a rough economy and Aaron knows it firsthand. The 34-year-old unemployed West Virginia native is relying on an Annapolis buddy for housing at the...

  • Roy

    By on February 12, 2012

    Though far more stylish than a mullet, Roy has followed that particular haircut's philosophy of mastering both business and pleasure. On the business end, the...

  • Henry

    By on February 3, 2012

    Alexandria native Henry is eager to get home to the D.C. area. For now, however, the 27-year-old is paying dues by completing his surgery residency...

  • Pink Palace

    By on February 2, 2012

    There's a refurbished dance floor, which will be flanked by tables and chairs. There's also an enhanced sound system and more lights. But the biggest...

  • Samuel

    By on January 29, 2012

    When Samuel, who's called Damascus, Md., home all his life, came out in high school, it went so well, he even won a title. ''I...

  • Horoscope

    By on January 26, 2012

    Heavenly Round-Up: You're more alive to change and the possibility of replacing old habits and crutches with fresh perspectives and active rehabilitation. Oddly, you also...

  • Damien

    By on January 20, 2012

    It's hard not to think of Damien, 23, as the definition of badass. He's done some time in the Air Force (not for him, though...

  • Chord Progression

    By on January 19, 2012

    ''When people started calling me Jonny B, I said that's enough,'' laughs Chord Bezerra. ''So I started going by Chord to avoid that.'' Of course,...

  • Elijah

    By on January 17, 2012

    He might not have the doctor title just yet, but Elijah, 28, should be just months away from that anthropology Ph.D. But who wouldn't expect...