Where's Alicia Keys?

To celebrate the birthday of designer Kenny Flanagan, Alicia Keys was slated to join him along with promoters Ra Ra and Scotty, The Dreamteam and a host of others at Mayorga Cafe and Lounge (3301 14th Street NW).

If you'll be looking for Ms. Keys don't look for her here (she had to cancel) but it's sure to be a good time anyway...stop by and check it out.

Friday Night Hotspots: Love | Mayorga

CALLING ALL REGGAE HEADS!!! If you love reggae, soca, dancehall or anything like that head to Love (1350 Okie Street NW) tonight. The legendary Shabba Ranks and Machel Montano will be in the building. Shout out to all my Bahamians.

Scotty of IDC is celebrating his birthday tonight at Mayorga Lounge (3301 14th Street NW)...he's turning the big 3-0. Whew! You go boy...RSVP here to get in free before 11. Rumor has it that Alicia Keys may stop by here soon...one day...in the near future...

Recap: DC Fab!'s Anniversary at The Park

Normally I would ask, where were you...but...I had such a good time I don't even care! DC Fab! correspondents, fans and TheFabEmpire.com family at large all met up at The Park at Fourteenth (920 14th Street NW) last night to celebrate the one year anniversary of the blog that made talking about the DC social scene cool...(Am I tooting my own horn?...maybe!)

Thanks to the good people, Miles of Team BBC, Ray of Dave and Ray and Taz of the famed Marc and Taz, I was hooked up with bottles and a cake; the perfect ingredients to celebrate right.

I luv y'all like a fat kid luv cake! :)

Miles of Team BBC with TheFabEmpire.com family

At 11 o'clock when we first arrived, the funny thing was that The Park was packed but all eyes were glued to the many flat screens that aligned the walls. Patrons weren't worried about dancing or even mingling...they were watching the Olympics! (Ain't that some ish...lol).

By midnight the Olympics went off and Ra-Ra "The Party Starter" was on the mic. The Park was (of course) difficult to walk through, especially on the third floor. Ballers like Andray Blatche made special appearances and Taz was seen mingling with all of his guests.

Ra-Ra showing DC Fab! mad love...thanks boo! :)

I must give a shout out to my dedicated team (*tear*). I couldn't have done this without you! Shout out to my girl Tiffany, who was on a plane from Boston for over 8 hours trying to get here because two of her flights were canceled (and still looked fab! coming straight from the airport to the club...)

Boston Fab! girl Tiffany with ATL Fab! dude Kelechi

With many of DC's promoters in the building such as J&K, Brandon of The Usual Suspectz and others, the party was kinda' off the hook...and I can't forget my blogger friends who came out to support, although none of us recognized each other (lol...I guess that's the difficulty in having blogger friends). Thanks Brennan!

We devoured the red velvet cake...it did say "Happy Anniversay DC Fab!"

DC Fab! with Ray of Dave and Ray, one of the promotional teams at The Park

But...the party doesn't stop here. Join us at Penang (1837 M Street NW) this Saturday to finish off this DC Fab! Anniversary weekend right. Ladies, RSVP here to get in free before midnight annnnnd free martinis all night long. It don't get no better...

TheFabEmpire.com crew...it's a franchise!

Try not to miss out a second time...

Lil Wayne Carter 3 Listening Party

Tonight at Eyebar (1716 Eye Street NW) join other Weezy fans for Tha Carter III Listening Party. You want the album, click here! (You know your girl looks out!!!)

Doors open at 10 PM and some of DC's hottest DJ's will be on the 1's and 2's: DJ Analyze and Alizay. Also, they'll have complimentary drinks by Hennessy (now that's urban!) :)

Recap: Santana Moss Celebrates His Life at Pose

Last night, DC socialites, groupies and local randoms rushed into Pose Ultra Lounge (201 Waterfront Street) all trying to get in before midnight to avoid paying (CORRECTION: Everyone got in free)...the cover charge at Pose is $25 for anyone who isn't staying at the hotel regularly. It took some of DC's best promoters, including some of my absolute favs: Team BBC, Talk of DC, Dave & Ray and Ra-Ra, to get the spot sorta-filled.

Shout out to Dan the Man and Devon the Dude (when did you start calling yourself that?!), who also celebrated his birthday here!

(Photo: Ra Ra and Nate of Talk of DC with some ladies in Pose)

(Photo: Not sure what their purpose was...I see you Alicia C. and is that Miles in the background throwing up hooks?! lol. Luv it!)

If you've never been to Pose, I highly suggest to put it on your things to do. After getting lost in Oxon Hill for about 30 minutes (definitely should have followed the directions on the flyer...Google Maps won't get you there!), I drove up on the breathtaking complex that is the Gaylord National Resort. Gaylord is known for their extravagance (I stayed in one of their hotels in Tennessee...random I know) and although there's still a lot of construction to complete this $800 million project, it doesn't take away from Pose.

When I arrived, minutes before midnight there was a line of ladies outside all waiting to get in. Situated on the 18th floor of the hotel, the place wasn't crowded and never seemed to reach capacity but they held the line due to the fact that there were so many females trying/dying to get in...for one reason or another.

With one elevator that takes you to the main floor and another strictly for VIP/tables, you never could get a sense of where the real party was...of course everyone looked lovely (I don't think I saw a lady without a dress and heels on) and because of it...there was a lot of posin' up in Pose...yea that was kinda' corny but it's true.

Inside, Pose reminds me of something you'd see in Vegas or Miami...definitely forgot I was in the DMV for a minute. With great decor, big red lounge chairs and an outdoor deck, Pose has everything if you want to chill or get it poppin'.

One girl that did seem to get it poppin', maybe a little too much was Danyelle of Mane Passion...boo just straight hit the floor. I think I saw her bounce too when she hit the ground...it wasn't even funny. She kept it funky though and kept dancing and laughing it off...hope you're okay hon! :)

Santana Moss was chilling in VIP with a gawd awful doo rag stocking looking (I don't even know how to describe it) thing on his head...wow, you can't be serious. I guess you really are from Florida...anyway, he was taking pictures with fans and groupies alike. He was being real social and not stuck up like other party-goers and football players. I couldn't even name the football players that were there...I'll admit but they were in the building.

(Photo: Micaela M. (in the blue)...look out for her y'all...she's gonna be big!)

Overall the party had a lot of potential to be better than it was. With great looking people all there to have a good time, the party could have been better if there was a better DJ. I'm sorry DNA but there was never a set that gave back to back jams...he kinda' spaced them out periodically never giving people a chance to drop it likes its hot and keep droppin it...and he played the songs too long...I really wanted to do it House Party style and yell SWITCH a couple times.

Lastly, and I must say this...if you managed to find a boo here, Pose is the perfect place for club boo-loving. With the rooftop deck that gives breathtaking views of construction (lol) and the Potomac River, which is quite gorgeous. I was in luv. Pose also has private tables, complete with curtains for some party privacy.

I give it a solid B :) 

p.s. Shout out to Sebastian B. of Shy Magazine  and Robert Pearl of Brownstyle.net for taking all the pics :) 

Recap: Pandora at the Park Grand Opening

If you missed the 'grand opening' of The Park (920 14th Street NW) last night you better had had a darn good excuse. I did! I was with my ls celebrating her graduation! (Yeah Baby Fe!)...and the party continues tonight. Catch me if you can! :)

Anyway, during happy hour alone there was 500 people...no seriously, they ran out of that good food I was telling you about. Some called it 'just like Olives' others said 'this is how Love used to be when you couldn't even think about getting in looking busted'; still the DC socialites stepped it up and out for the grand opening!

And what helps is a good DJ who kept the crowd rocking all night long.

Spotted was Kwame Brown, former Washington Wizard who had bottles of Hennessy, Patron and bottles and bottles of Moet. He even gave a bottle to a girl celebrating her birthday at The Park. Must be nice...

See ya next Thursday! :)

Fridays at Mayorga Cafe or M Lounge

Every Friday it goes down at Mayorga Cafe and Lounge (3301 14th ST NW). A rather nice venue in the heart of Columbia Heights, "M Lounge" as their dubbing it, may be the place to check out this weekend. 

You're fav promoters will most likely be in the building Mitch, Akil, Anwaa and even Ra Ra & Scotty are all trying to hype this place up. From what I've seen, if they can make this party as beautiful at Mayorga they may have a winner. 

I'll find out! :)

p.s. My allergies are effin' up my swag... ::sigh:: Emory! Where is my Alegra!!!!!!?

Pic Recap: Hotel Metropole at Olives DC | Happy Birthday Miles!! :)

For those of you complaining of always running into the same crowd, you shoulda' went to Olives (1600 K Street) last Saturday 

(Photo:  A lot of new and old faces came out to celebrate the birthdays of Miles and Ray)

(Photo: I see you bruh! Miles, ladies and gentlemen!!)

(Photo: Angel Lola Luv lookin' very fab. Is that a tat on your neck?!)

(Photo: I feel like they always take a pic like this...still cute.)

(Photo: Ra-Ra...getting the party started)

(Photo: I see you Dave!!)

(Photo: Nate...you sure do clean up! CN8, the Comcast Network was in the building for the entire event!)

(Photo: Welcome to the party life...I'm really diggin' this outfit)

(Photo: Sorry y'all I just thought he was cute...lol)

(Photo: I see you Taz...and Miles can you not have your pinky up? (Boo!)

Apparently, Brian Westbrook (Philly Eagles), Demetric Evans (Redskins), Visanthe Shiancoe (Vikings) and Chelsey Rodgers otherwise known as Miss DC USA (I met her in the bathroom at Mai Thai, very nice girl) all balled out and bought tables. Groupies and moupies, if you missed this then you missed out! 

Look out for their next event in June...it's one you don't want to miss! :)

Usher's Group One Chance hosts Play Lounge

Now don't get confused, Usher won't be in this club but his new group One Chance will be hosting Play lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW) tonight. They'll be promoting their new single "U Can't". 

They've got a lot going on at Play tonight. The evening also serves as an after party for author Felicia Pride, who is promoting her new book "The Message - 100 Life Lessons From Hip-Hop's Greatest Songs" (I heard about this books, sounds great!) and will also serve as a casting call for Jon Famou$' (who?) music video from 9-11 PM.

Melissa Rich at Play tonight!

Leave it to the ever creative promoters at Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW) on Wednesday night. Tonight, they have what they like to call the Burlesque *PEEK* Show, featuring DC's hottest models, including Melissa Rich (pretty girl).

The 'show' starts at 10:20 PM. There's no cover charge so you may as well go and find out.

Mini Recap: Play Lounge

By 1 AM Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW) still wasn't poppin 'off. With half of the venue roped off to make it appear more crowded even though that still didn't help. It seems that the boys and girl (Hi Yodit!) are suffering from the Starbucks Syndrome, oversaturation. 

Last Saturday's party at Olives was no doubt a highlight of the month...but let's just hope last night isn't an indication of things to come.

And to the person that I'll remain nameless, please don't offer me a drink with mouth stains and lipstick stains all around the glass. I'm a germaphobe...I will notice. And secondly, that's nasty.

Stay fab! ...not nasty!

Ra-Ra "The Party Starter" Celebrates at Play

Maybe you haven't seen him but you've probably heard his voice. Ra-Ra "The Party Starter" is celebrating his birthday at Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW) tonight. Happy birthday hon!

With an open bar from 7-9, the party goes on free all night. 

Want a table? Click here!

Playboy meets Play Lounge

Tonight the Playboy bunnies will be taking over Play Lounge (1219 CT. Ave. NW). Complete with a lingerie fashion show tonight may get interesting...

The evening is hosted by Kristy the Model. Ladies, make sure you're in the building by 11 PM. Naughty girls will get a lemon drop shot and nice girls will receive a glass of chardonnay; all on the house. It's kind of reminscent of Santa Claus but it's much more fun.

To get on the guestlist click here...for a table click here!

Lebron at K Street | Play Lounge

GROUPIE ALERT: we told you first that King James will be making an appearance at K Street Lounge tonight (1301 K Street NW) before his big game tommorow against the Washington Wizards.

Doors open at 6 for happy hour and the party goes all night! :)

Shout out to "The Hotboy" DJ Quicksilva, he'll be on the 1's and 2's for giving me luv last night during the Q&A invasion on WKYS!

And the boys over at Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW)...shout out to Dave & Ray, Ra-Ra and Scotty along with The Talk of DC are hosting a happy hour tonight. Go around 8; that's when things start poppin' off.

Recap: Wednesday Nights at Level 2 @ Play

K Street may have some competition on Wednesday nights as Dave & Ray, along with Ra-Ra and Scotty filled up the second floor of Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW). Right on Connecticut in the midst of many other popular night spots like 1223 and Lucky Bar, if you didn't know the address, you might have missed it.

The music couldn't be heard from outside, but as soon as you reached the steps (yes, you will get a work out coming here...which may be good. You need to get it right anyway for the Summer time) you could hear the sounds of 'The Original' DJ Quicksilver.

With plenty of couches and ottomans to chill on, this seems like the perfect chill spot to get cocktails and mixed drinks after work. It was packed in there, and when I arrived at K Street many of my friends were leaving to go to Play. Interesting.

Go see for yourself!

(Photo: DJ Quicksilver spinnin' the jams)

(Photo: Dave of Dave & Ray...tell me he doesn't look like Sinbad??!)

Raheem DeVaughn @ K Street | Grand Opening of Play Lounge | Eva Pigford @ the Avenue

Raheem DeVaughn has been busy around the District promoting his upcoming album Love Behind the Melody, which hits stores tomorrow (1.15.08). Raheem starts touring soon, although he won't end up in DC until around March at Constitution Hall on Tuesday, 3.11.08 through Saturday, 3.15 .08. Mark your calendars.

But if you can't wait that long to hear his new soulful sounds, go to K Street Lounge (1301 K Street NW) tomorrow night for his album release party thrown by Mad Power Unit. Open bar from 6-8 and again from 10-11. Ladies in free before 11. Can't beat it!

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Dave & Ray along with Ra-Ra & Scotty have ditched Steve's Bar Room and are now throwing parties at Play Lounge (1219 CT Ave. NW). Perhaps the switch because Steve's Bar Room never got packedddd...ever.

It seems like a nicer venue anyway (I hear they have a stripper pole). Inside Play you'll find couches and great lounge areas that require a $500 minimummmm (ballinnnn!). Sounds by DC's "The Original" DJ Quicksilver (not to be confused with DJ Quic that we always hear on the radio) and it's the GRAND OPENING so go see for yourself!!!!

Oh yea, congrats to a successful party at Olives last Saturday!!!!

(Photo: Interior photos of Play Lounge)

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And on Thursday, is it true that ANTM fab Eva Pigford is coming to The Avenue (649 NY Ave. NW)?!?!?! Too bad The Avenue is known for it's...shall we say ghetto fabulousness. Hmm...hope it works out.