Since Outkast is making a comeback with over 40 festivals this year, we thought we’d celebrate by listening to Hey Ya. Shake it!  

For making the big leagues.

Peet’s Coffee is [taking over DC] Ok Columbia Heights, we get it [Obama swung by] Maryland just says no to tracking [permits] You actually CAN be gluten free in DC [it doesn’t get any better] Oops sorry about all that stuff before [can I be mayor again?] I’m the governor …

The No Pants Subway Ride will be there to greet her.

Who wouldn’t want to give the gift of life under the Cannon Caucus Room’s columns and crown moulding? h/t Max Gigle

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It’s been a rough week. Between a polar vortex, a bridge crisis and Congress coming back into session, you probably want to max and relax this weekend. Don’t fret, we’ve got low key picks for you here. Kick back and enjoy.

Rich DC residents want more [taxes] Chinese hotels now giving out [gas masks] Virginia doesn’t need your [sad gambling habits] Lady Steakhouse not coming anytime soon [sorry daddy] Most Members are independently wealthy [whoa shocking] Photo by Kevin Wolf

The War on Rats [DC’s finest hour] Dennis Rodman was wasted [vodka diplomacy] Dirtbag substitute teacher [assaults a sixth grader] Car flies off into Potomac, crashes into boat [whoops] Chris Brown doesn’t want a plea deal cause [he’s not guilty] Washington City Paper’s fiction issue is out [all fiction all …

Capitals are going to Sochi [medals baby] Cold weather created problems [and stuff] Undercover cabbie catching agents [detective taxi] Star Spangled banner [coming to a museum near you] Homeless driver worked long hours yesterday [in the cold] Even if you’re from somewhere cold [you probably couldn’t handle yesterday’s temperatures] Photo …

Ok. A polar vortex moved into DC. We’re sharing these pretty photos of snowy District landscapes by Charlotte Sellmyer to remind you that winter can be ok sometimes.

Charlotte Sellmyer sent us photos of chilly protestors outside the U.S. Capitol to remind you of what you should be focusing on instead complaining about weather. The end is near.

Pretty nice outside [for now] Ocean City MD [is going down] Ice cream: [don’t call it a comeback] Need cold weather attire? [here’s northerner advice] Random NY homeless dude’s family discovers him in DC [because of AP photo] You won’t need to ask where the nearest sidewalk cafe is [a …

#NATIONAL 2014, 2014, 2014; #bowlgameseason; So, it snowed; King James turns the big 2-9; Goodbye Facebook; why your 2014 resolutions are destined to fail; Colorado is very high; no more NYC carriage rides; #THEDISTRICT We found love in a hopeless place (i.e., Old Town Alexandria); #DCAutonomous; Ciao, Mike Shanahan; Logan Circle Caribou –> Peet’s Coffee; Umm… the new Kennedy …

It’s chilly but we know you’re cooler than this bullshit snow and you’re going to trek out in search of fun things, so here are some specially selected picks for your weekend.