Our world was upside down this week: it got cold, it turned warm, Thursday felt like Friday, stories of journalists in Sochi stressed us out.  We pulled a few amazing weekend picks to flip it all around. Comedy, date night, movie marathon, record store opening, scavenger hunts, the works.

UPDATE: 1st place: Stever Orr 2nd place: Mary Beal 3rd place: Tommy Nguyen Thanks everyone who participated in our bracket challenge with ClotureClub. Winners will be announced at half time of Wednesday’s trivia at Capitol Lounge. (winners don’t need to be there) 1st prize $100 gift certificate to Cap Lounge …

    Welcome to the newest FamousDC feature called, “Intern It Down.” We’ll be posting regular intern updates from across the District and encourage you to send in your stories:[email protected] Intern It Down: Ode to The Hill Intern Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to Capitol Hill! You’re off, …

Head’s up FamousDC fans: Our friend Dan Everett at the Capitol Lounge is handing out FamousDC swag at tonight’s Making the Lounge Right. So stop by the Cap Lounge tonight and ask Dan the man for stickers. Remember to tip your bartender!

On Tuesday, November 2, the American people had their say. On Thursday, November 18, Republican staff on Capitol Hill will have their turn. Making the Lounge Right 11.18.10 Republicans want you to join them for one final get-out-the-vote effort that’s been long overdue – taking back the Lounge. Come out …

Q: Bill, any response to — Politico has a story out about the CIA moonlighting for corporations. Any response from the President on that? A: MR. BURTON: Well, with the salary freeze that the President put in place, I’ve actually been moonlighting as a bartender at Cap Lounge. No, I …

Today the Twitterosphere stands still. Hi, FamousDC. Capitol Lounge (CapLounge) is now following your tweets on Twitter.

We’re almost there. The weekend is right around the corner.

A strong new endorsement for lunch at Cap Lounge.

Are you not into the Monday Night Football game tonight between Green Bay and Baltimore? Would you rather listen to Arcade Fire or discuss politics instead of watch sports? Are you looking for a good reason to grab a beer after work today? We’ve got your fix. Go check out …

Capitol Lounge, which has experienced its fair share of "heat," is sponsoring a "Bring the Heat" giveaway while the Boston Red Sox are in town. The challenge: Get real drunk and then attempt to throw a baseball as hard as you can.  If your pitch is the fastest, you win …

The sun is out, the tour buses are rolling in, and cross walk signs are being ignored all over the city. It is officially summer in Washington, D.C. DCist is out with their intern guide and Plight of the Pumpernickel rants about tourists. DCist’s Megan Carpentier: How Not to Be …

Can we get this on facebook? [Mail goggles ] Fun [princess sparkle pony ] Sogood [Washingtonian ] Train vs. bus [collision ] Then and Now [CVS ] Road to Recovery [538 ]

HOH: Striptease II The titillating tale of the two bare-chested women making out with each other at the Capitol Lounge on Saturday night is reaching near urban-legend status on Capitol Hill. The scandalous rumors are flying (The girls were twins! They were tan but had no tan lines!), but HOH …