Neil Hamburger, “the world’s worst stand-up comedian,” will be at Black Cat this Wednesday. In addition to releasing his own comedy records, Hamburger—a Kaufman-esque character played by Gregg Turkington—has opened for Tenacious D, hosted a web show on Tom Green’s site, appeared in advertisements for mountain-rock darling Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and been a regular on [...]

Sex and politics go hand in hand, of course—but usually the results aren’t so positive. $pread Magazine—a publication for, by and about sex workers—wants to change that. The magazine is organizing “Grind the Vote,” a multi-city tour designed to raise money for grassroots sex worker groups and highlight the ways sex workers are organizing for “political and economic justice.”

On Sunday, June 22, Polichicks (motto: just enough to get by at a cocktail party) hosted their first event, at the Saks Fifth Avenue Chanel (co-opting most of the surrounding cosmetics department). Champagne flowed, makeovers were had, and I did hear some political chat. Organizer Meghan Cosby’s very worthy goal is to provide women-centric spaces [...]

In the ever-expanding repertoire of Washington Planner posts about Things You Can Do While Drinking—you’re not a lush if you’re drinking while networking, drinking for charity, drinking while debating Important Political Issues, or drinking while being culturally enlightened—here’s another suggestion: imbibe while supporting local comedians. The inimitable Solly’s Tavern hosts a free comedy night the [...]