Pardon the Pundit Finals at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse, Friday The Pardon the Pundit competition has been narrowed down from approximately 30 contestants to a lucky seven.
The finals are on Friday at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse.
Pardon the Pundit is a D.C.-based political satire website that began within the last six months and is the brainchild of Drafthouse owner Greg Godbout. Recent headlines on the PTP website include “Michele Bachmann: ‘Yes, Bat Boy is my son'” and “CNN airs story about average-looking kidnap victim.”
Yeah, sorta like the Onion.
PTP found such a positive response that plans for a comedy competition were put into place. Future plans include regional shows, a live tour in 2012 and television appearances.
“It has been great,” said Bridget Ochs, Pardon the Pundit’s competition director. “We have such great comedians and brilliant writers.”
Ochs added that some political satire writes itself, and that real life can be more ridiculous than what is written.
“You kind of have to laugh at it,” she said of the modern political climate, adding that political satire obviously plays very well in D.C. “I think it’s something the area can really enjoy.”
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Info: $20, arlingtondrafthouse.com, pardonthepundit.com.
Port City Tasting at Westover Market, Friday
Westover Market continues its tasting series with Port City Brewing Company. Wait, you haven’t heard of Port City? It’s the Alexandria brewery that started producing within the last year, making some excellent, local beers that Virginians can be proud of. Cheers.
When: Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.
Info: Free, westovermarket.com.
Jeff Dunham at the Patriot Center, Saturday
Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham returns to the D.C. area with his inappropriate puppets in tow. Exciting news this time around: Looks like Achmed the Dead Terrorist has an Achmed Junior. Dunham also has a new television special that debuted in September titled “Controlled Chaos.”
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Info: $50.50, patriotcenter.com
Playboy Pajama Party at McFadden’s, Saturday
This Foggy Bottom bar that’s popular with the college kids will surely be hopping this Saturday. June 2006 Playmate of the Month Stephanie Larimore hosts this party, complete with a Hugh Hefner look-alike and best bunny contests, and drink specials.
When: Saturday (drink specials from 9 p.m. to midnight).
Info: No cover, mcfaddensdc.com
Anthrax and Testament at the Fillmore, Sunday
Metal heads rejoice — Anthrax and Testament are coming to town. It’s a shame that the Fillmore in Silver Spring is so new, because the blistering riffs from these two old-school metal bands might just melt the walls. With Death Angel.
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Info: $30, fillmoresilverspring.com
