Going Out Guide: Fun With Minor League Baseball + Fringe Festival Kicks Off

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, July 05, 2012 Monkeys and mascots You may see stars of the future at minor league baseball games, but the real draw takes place off the field: Think bumper boats, whiffle ball batting cages and the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo. [Read more] 20 ways to beat the heat Weekend's best This weekend, the No Scrubs dance party brings the '90s back and members of the Dead play live at Merriweather. [Read more] News & Reviews The perfect steakhouse? It's elusive. Restaurants By Tom Sietsema | After exploring almost a dozen D.C. steakhouses, our critic finds that no one place excels at delivering memorable meat, top-notch wine service and first-class side dishes in an inviting setting. But he knows which one has the best crab cake and New York strip. [Read more] Fringe Festival begins Theater By Stephanie Merry | The seventh Capital Fringe Festival, which begins next week, has launched the careers of some very talented writers and performers — several of whom return with new productions this year. [Read more] Skipper's Pier Bars & Clubs By Fritz Hahn | Skipper's Pier feels like going on vacation, even though it's less than an hour from D.C.: Sit at the dock bar while enjoying the breeze, eat crabs and admire the view of sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay. [Read more] These United States Music By David Malitz | D.C. isn't home anymore for the rollicking rock group led by Jesse Elliott. Where is home? Nowhere and everywhere. [Read more] 'Sculpture Now 2012' Museums By Michael O'Sullivan | The Washington Sculpture Group's new exhibition transforms common objects into new works of art. [Read more] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide Strike up the band - The Music Man is coming to Arena Stage! Combine one fast-talking con-artist with one strait-laced librarian, combine with irresistible songs, incredible dance and (at least) 76 trombones and you've got a recipe for fun for the whole family. Click here for tickets today! 2012 William Kapell International Piano Competition and Festival. Two weeks of soul-stirring music. One grand celebration of the piano. July 7 – 21. Click here to learn more! THE ANIMALS & CHILDREN TOOL TO THE STREETS Part Charles Dickens, Part Tim Burton, with live music, witty performances, and stunning interaction between animation and live actors, this acclaimed London Company 1927's show, is a graphic novel burst into life! Now Playing at The Studio Theatre! Click here for tickets today! Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy