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I swear, the Hirshhorn After Hours continues to be THE quintessential DC party. Let's see... party starts at 8pm (check), is on the National Mall at a museum (check), cocktail dresses make for suitable attire (check), there will be plenty Stella Artois and some other specialty mojito-ish cocktail (check), and you will be sure to bump into at least 5 people you had no idea were going to be there (check).

Flocking to this party en masse, young people are courted by the Hirshhorn three times a year for this party, and it sells out just about every time. Arrive early at the door and you can buy tickets, but it's always a safer bet to buy online beforehand. This time around, the party featured a stage breaching the central courtyard fountain, which although visually spectacular, separated the audience from the live music. Although dancing has never been this party's strong point, it was especially lackluster Friday night. New York art-pop phenoms Maxi Geil! & Playcolt offered auditory sensationalism though no one seemed to notice, and DJ People's Champion surrendered his penultimate DC (this time around) DJ set en route to Berlin tomorrow.

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Floating light orbs over the lawn, a nice touch... calling all people gazers and party loungers.

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(Cory's mom in the pink and white striped shirt... creator of the People's Champion?)
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This poor guy was accosted all night by party-goers proclaiming his resemblance to Bill Maher, I'm sure it got annoying at some point, but I mean, can you blame anyone? Spitting image.

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4 years ago wimpy said

don't you mean "dancing has never been this city's strong point"?

4 years ago Cale said

omg corys mom

also - nice photo layout!

4 years ago Dakota said

dear wimpy, i'd say quality of dancing depends entirely upon the party... there are more than enough dance parties in DC where folks get DOWN. perhaps you should peruse this website a bit more, you might find a few of them.

i mean, i can only speak for myself here, but personally, i contribute to this magazine because i think DC is awesome and i have a good time here. if you'd like to hate on DC, and/or see an exhibition of whackness, perhaps you should go check out the "DC Scene" or DCist...

i happen to think dancing is one of many strong points DC has going for it... perhaps you should move to Cleveland and then talk to me.

4 years ago Jeff said

i thought there was going to be some nipple shown at the HHAH. Come on, Dakota?!?!?!

4 years ago Libby said

Cory and his mom totally share clothes!!!!!

4 years ago Rose said

i'm sorry but these pictures definitely don't do it justice- the night was a lot more energetic, attractive, colorful, and vibrant than what you see here. seems like i was at a different party from the one above..

4 years ago Dakota said

jeeeez... maybe we should get Rose here a camera, sounds like she could do a better job. apparently, my pictures aren't "colorful"!?!?!

4 years ago eddie said

well, especially given that it was at night, i think the pics are pretty damn colorful. one of these days i will get to one of these. looks like a good time. i think your pictures are great, dakota.

4 years ago page said

are you kidding? these photos are awesome! makes me wish i was there!

4 years ago Michael said

Glad I didn't go. No one hot here (except Cory's Mom of course).

4 years ago Rick said

Last time I was there most of my night was waiting in lines. Not my idea of a great time.

4 years ago Javid said

some people will never be happy. bring a flask. stop complaining. throw your own party?

4 years ago javid said

and. take your own photos?

4 years ago rakiyt said

this one was actually a bit cooler than the others i'd been to. some ppl were really wanting to dance but the stand arounds kept them in check unfortunately. the music was dope

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