Hi Ponies! This Friday Madonna turns 61! There are a few Madonna themed parties going on in the city and we are here to celebrate as well with a Madonna stuffed QBWB!
- JUST ANNOUNCED: Our final After Hours Museum event of the year: On September 20th, End-Of-Summer Camp will turn the Smithsonian American Art into a perfect way to celebrate the last weekend of summer, with open bars, music, activations, and more. Tickets on sale NOW. (our last after hours sold out so…)
- COMEDY FESTIVAL: October 24-27, BYT + Tig Notaro’s Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival celebrates 10 years of comedy and friendship! All access passes + some fun shows just got announced at bentzenball.com!
- SAVE THE DATE: November 8-11, our Death Becomes Us – True Crime Festival returns to DC. ALL ACCESS FESTIVAL PASSES ARE SOLD OUT – Individual show tickets are available at deathbecomesus.com!
GET EXCITED FOR THIS AND MORE.
- We announced three amazing Bentzen Ball shows including Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford and The New Negroes.
- We also announced an end of the summer after hours party at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. To see what you can expect – check out photos from our Spy Museum after hours here!
- Take a peek at the Kennedy Center’s brand new expansion, the REACH.
- We chatted with Amanda Knox about her first meal after getting out of prison.
- RADIORADIORADIO: Listen to BYT radio! Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee, it streams every Thursday at noon. Listen live. Subscribe in iTunes.
- SOCIAL MEDIA BONUS: Tag all your Instagram stuff #BYThings (@brightestyoungthings) and get a chance to shine on OUR Instagram feed too.
- The Jonas Brothers are at Capitol One Arena.
- Petworth Social Club is at Homestead.
- SMYAL with Sean Doolittle is at the Chinatown Xfinty Store.
- Thirst Trap Thursdays Hosted by Venus Valhalla is at Pitchers.
- Schadenfreude Neubauten is at Studio Gaga.
- Florist play Songbyrd.
- Tart – Queer Dance Party is at U Street Music Hall.
- Bear Happy Hour is at Rock and Roll Hotel.
- Lesbian Happy Hour is at the Embassy Row Hotel.
- D.C. ASL Queer Night is at Red Bear Brewing.
- Rough House is at Green Lantern.
- Oops!…I Did It Again Dance Party is at DC9.
- A Madonna Tribute is at Jr’s.
- Madonna Birthday Dance Party is at Black Cat.
- The Dirty Goose turns Three.
- LENG & 140+ present Swan Meat at Studio Gaga.
- Disco Made Me Do It w. Samantha Francesca & Philco is at Jimmy Valentine’s.
- Summer in Shaw Benefitting Casa Ruby.
- G ∆ Y / B ∆ S H is at TRADE.
- Peach Pit is at DC9.
- NickeGLOWdeon with Laila McQueen is at Rock and Roll Hotel.
- Sidney Gish plays Songbyrd.
- TRADE Summer Yard Sale.
- Sunday Tea is at Wild Days Rooftop.
- Sunday’s Rooftop w/ Jovonn.
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