Things to do for March 25, 2011

The Weekender

Game-Time Snacks, Bourbon and Hunting for Beer

The weekend has its own Cinderella story.

Friday
40% Off Iron Man’s Sunglasses
PERK ALERT

40% Off Iron Man’s Sunglasses

Recently, your eyes have been dealing with a noticeable increase in sunlight—due to a long-lost phenomenon known as spring. So we’re hooking you up with 40% off our editors’ selection of Initium Eyewear—sported by Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man.

Game-Time Specials at Ris
BRACKET BUSTER

Game-Time Specials at Ris

VCU and Richmond in the Sweet 16. That’s different. So is the idea of getting mussels with chorizo, octopus salad and bite-size meatloaf for $6.30 each. You’ll also get specials on wine, sangria and draft beer. Otherwise known as the number one seed of relaxation.

During game times throughout the NCAA Tournament, Ris, 2275 L St NW, 202-730-2500

A Scavenger Hunt at Beer Bars
HUNTER-GATHERER

A Scavenger Hunt at Beer Bars

Even if you’ve never been much for group projects, you may want to sign on to this one: you and three friends have two nights to scour 10 beer-friendly bars. Your charge: order the right beers off each bar’s list, based on clues you receive. Oh, and then drink them.

Saturday
Multiple Mimosas at Local 16
BRUNCHING

Multiple Mimosas at Local 16

After a night or two of chasing down beers, a morning restorative could be in order. Like unlimited $3 mimosas, backed with eggs and chorizo baked in the wood-burning oven, steak and eggs, and the Lox Scramble Pizza. We suggest one mimosa per slice.

Tickets on Sale for a 5-Bourbon Dinner
BLUEGRASS

Tickets on Sale for a 5-Bourbon Dinner

Things originating in Kentucky: Rex Chapman. That trifecta you hit. And this Wednesday night in April, which will feature a Lexington chef preparing five courses like Grilled Rosemary Shrimp and Cherrywood Smoked Quail with bourbon pairings. Ask for a seat next to Mitch McConnell.

On sale now for Apr 6, 7-10pm, $110, Acadiana, 901 New York Ave NW, reserve at 202-222-0987

UD Hookup: Mention UrbanDaddy when you reserve and they’ll take $40 off the ticket price.

DMV Nude Returns to Georgetown
BARELY THERE

DMV Nude Returns to Georgetown

The folks from the DMV Film Festival are back with another art gallery cocktail party full of adult beverages and other adult pursuits, like live body painting and erotic photography. And this time, they’ll have the photographer’s work on hand for purchase. Like buying a pennant at the ballpark, but different.

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