‘Urban Outings’ Archives
5 Popular Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin
Austin is known as the “Tex-Mex capital” of the United States, so if you happen to live there, you are in an ideal location to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Wednesday. “Hump day” is the ideal day of the week for an after-hour cocktail. Here are just a few places in Austin that will be toasting Mexican culture [...]
Do Not Miss These Music Festivals in Austin
You live in the live music capital of the nation. It would be a shame to miss out on these Austin music festivals lined up for the summer season 2010. Whether you are into jazz, funk, blues, alternative or even folk music, there is a music event happening this summer for you in Austin. Image: Dustinj (flickr) Austin Reggae Festival Friday [...]
Best Karaoke Bars in Austin
Austin is known for its great bars and live music scene, but this college town also has some great karaoke clubs. If you are looking for a fun night out in a place where you can let loose and sing your heart out, here is a list of some of the more popular Karaoke bars in Austin. Image: Masochismtango (flickr) Austin Karaoke 6808 N Lamar [...]
5 Best Karaoke Bars in DC
Looking for a place to sing your heart out? Karaoke is alive and well in the Washington, D.C. area. From local dives to upscale venues, some of the best karaoke bars in the nation are located in D.C. Here are five of them that are considered favorites by many D.C. locals. Image: RLHyde (Flickr) Kostume Karaoke 1942 11th St. NW Washington, [...]
Biggest Easter Egg Hunts in the D.C. Area
If you are looking for an Easter egg hunt for the family, Washington, D.C. offers plenty of them. Of course, the biggest event is at the White House, but even if you do not get a ticket to the famous annual Easter Egg Roll held on the White House South Lawn, you can still get involved in some of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the D.C. [...]
Celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia
February is Black History Month. Philadelphia has a rich and interesting black American history. Boosted by a flood of Southern migrants in the early 1900s, Philadelphia's black population took on a significant role as a cornerstone of America's history. The election of W. Wilson Goode as the city's first black mayor in 1979, along with other [...]
Best Free Wi-Fi Spots in Philadelphia
Whether you live in Philadelphia or you are just visiting, knowing where to get a free wireless internet connection is invaluable. From coffee shops to bars, here are some of the best public places in Philadelphia to plunk down with your laptop and surf the net. Image by: CarbonNYC on Flickr Philadelphia Coffee and Dessert with Free [...]
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia
Looking for a restaurant where kids won't feel left out? Especially if you are a new parent, you may realize that eating out isn't the same experience that you were once accustomed to. Finding good restaurants where the kids will be entertained and you can enjoy a somewhat sophisticated meal can be challenging. If you have small children and live [...]
Best Latin Dance Clubs in Chicago
Looking for a place to get some serious cha cha or salsa practice in Chicago? The Latin dance scene is exploding in this town and serious dancers of all levels are tearing it up in these exciting Chicago dance clubs. Don’t expect to go to Chicago’s Latin dance hotspots to sit back and observe. If you like to stay busy on the dance floor, you [...]
Best Places with Free Wi-Fi in Metro Detroit
If you are looking for a place in the Detroit area to plunk your laptop down and get some work done, you’ll probably need a place that allows you to access the internet. Here is a list of the best places in the Detroit metro area to get a coffee, a beer, some food and best of all, free wireless internet access. Photo by: Ed Yourdon on [...]
