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Hey all --

So I'm officially moving to DC in a few weeks! Going to live in Logan Circle with a couple of buddies. Just trying to make some friends in town so the first few weeks will go a bit easier.

Any tips you guys can give would be appreciated. Yay! Ready to move!

Go to JR's on Monday nights -- place to be -- good times.

Remember Logan Circle is still in transition. Before Whole Foods moved in a few years ago, the neighborhood was down right scary. Its transformation since then has been truly amazing. But still, it was just in the past year that someone got severely beat up coming or going to a gay bar near 14th and P St. The city, unfortunately, has had a few other hate crimes lately.

I suppose you'll join Vida Gym as its more convenient, but you should really join Results instead. I only say that because I think the Vida owner is the evil local business mogul.

Get a SmartTrip card. It makes using the Metro and riding the bus much easier.

Most people here are either Virginia people or Maryland people. Both states suck but DC people still seem to choose sides. I recommend Maryland. Old Town Alexandria has its charms but Bethesda is much better.

Brennan at Bang Salon on 15th Street is very good.

And most importantly, Dancer Jack performs occasionally at Secrets. I have yet to go see him, but I have to imagine its well worth the trip out of NW D.C.

If you ever want to check out at Nellie's, the gay sports bar, let me know. My friends won't leave the gay ghetto on 17th St. so I have no one to go with.

If you have any specific questions, just ask.

madtown - you don't support VIDA, but you recommend BANG? It's the same owner!

madtown gave good advice. Nellie's is fun, but moreso on a Sunday night or early evening when you can enjoy the outdoor deck. Sat night & Fri night is a bit too crazy with some of the 'cattier' gays in DC.

Definitely get out of Logan Circle from time to time. There are loads of good restaurants in Penn Quarter, and even Columbia Heights these days. With the W Hotel and Donovan Hotels opening up, there are some really good "gay-friendly" places to hang out too.

turtlesarecool saidHey all --

So I'm officially moving to DC in a few weeks! Going to live in Logan Circle with a couple of buddies. Just trying to make some friends in town so the first few weeks will go a bit easier.

Any tips you guys can give would be appreciated. Yay! Ready to move!

My tip: Don't talk to most of the people you meet. They are transient, shallow, and generally concerned with themselves over everything else. Remember the arts, because DC does not.

danisnotstr8 said

turtlesarecool saidHey all --

So I'm officially moving to DC in a few weeks! Going to live in Logan Circle with a couple of buddies. Just trying to make some friends in town so the first few weeks will go a bit easier.

Any tips you guys can give would be appreciated. Yay! Ready to move!

My tip: Don't talk to most of the people you meet. They are transient, shallow, and generally concerned with themselves over everything else. Remember the arts, because DC does not.

Oh man Dan, you are awesome.


God dammit be 14 years younger and live in Winnipeg

seanp7 saidmadtown - you don't support VIDA, but you recommend BANG? It's the same owner!

I asked my stylist about it once and he said some woman named Nikki was the owner and Von Storch just provided business advice and services. I just did some research and you're right. Ugh. Time to find a new barber.

I remembered one more thing. The 9:30 Club is (one of) the best places to see live shows in the area. Sign up for their weekly e-mail. They often announce shows and ticket sales before they advertise them to the general public.

Thanks guys! I move two weeks from Tuesday. Still getting a buttload of things together. Moving is such a pain.

Man I'm jealous! I'm hoping to move up to DC in the first quarter of 2010. Let us know how the move goes and how you like it there. I can't wait to get up there again. Good luck!

It is said that any box that doesn't get unpacked within 30 days will never get unpacked.

BAMatUF saidMan I'm jealous! I'm hoping to move up to DC in the first quarter of 2010. Let us know how the move goes and how you like it there. I can't wait to get up there again. Good luck!

If I have any money left after my schooling, I'lll buy you a beer when you get here. Hehe.

Just don't go East of the Anacostia. Trust TheIStrat on this one...

Anacostia? I personally don't like going east of Lincoln Park, let alone Anacostia.

smartjocktex saidAnacostia? I personally don't like going east of Lincoln Park, let alone Anacostia.

Well I row on the Anacostia, so I like to think it's ok to at least go to the banks of t he river, but not to cross to the Eastern side of it.

TheIStrat said

smartjocktex saidAnacostia? I personally don't like going east of Lincoln Park, let alone Anacostia.

Well I row on the Anacostia, so I like to think it's ok to at least go to the banks of t he river, but not to cross to the Eastern side of it.

Shall obey. Will you buy me candy now?

Rap-It-Up

Advice: Don't go.

Welcome to the area.

muchmorethanmuscle saidAdvice: Don't go.

muchmorethanmuscle is to DC what roadbikerob is to Austin?

drakutis saidWelcome to the area.

Thanks bud!

Hey Madtown --

Nellie's will be fairly close to where I'm living, so I'll be game!

madtown saidRemember Logan Circle is still in transition. Before Whole Foods moved in a few years ago, the neighborhood was down right scary. Its transformation since then has been truly amazing. But still, it was just in the past year that someone got severely beat up coming or going to a gay bar near 14th and P St. The city, unfortunately, has had a few other hate crimes lately.

I suppose you'll join Vida Gym as its more convenient, but you should really join Results instead. I only say that because I think the Vida owner is the evil local business mogul.

Get a SmartTrip card. It makes using the Metro and riding the bus much easier.

Most people here are either Virginia people or Maryland people. Both states suck but DC people still seem to choose sides. I recommend Maryland. Old Town Alexandria has its charms but Bethesda is much better.

Brennan at Bang Salon on 15th Street is very good.

And most importantly, Dancer Jack performs occasionally at Secrets. I have yet to go see him, but I have to imagine its well worth the trip out of NW D.C.

If you ever want to check out at Nellie's, the gay sports bar, let me know. My friends won't leave the gay ghetto on 17th St. so I have no one to go with.

If you have any specific questions, just ask.

Congratulations! I started in DC right out of college and the city is amazing. There are parts that you definitely need to be more cautious, but just be aware and not afraid.

Definitely explore NoVa (Northern Virginia) as well just over the river. It has some great spots too.

JRs is always a good time. That was my first gay bar.

Enjoy!

Join a gay sports team. For some reason, DC has like 100 gay sports teams.

TheIStrat saidJoin a gay sports team. For some reason, DC has like 100 gay sports teams.

I hear there are some cute guys on the crew team (hehe).

I've started looking into gay leagues for basketball, softball and tennis. Will be nice - Cincinnati's gay sports scene kinda sucks.

pitbullguy saidJRs is always a good time. That was my first gay bar.

Ah yes, JR's.
We were there the night Princess Diana died. We got there around midnight (we being my then-bf and another friend) and the place was completely empty. On a Saturday night. I asked the bartender where all the guys were. He said the queens were all weeping like mad at 11:30 when the news came out that she was dead, and everyone left.

Our friend suggested we go to the Eagle. He said no one there would even know who Princess Di was. He was right, lol. The Eagle was packed.