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WEEKLY FOOD SPECIAL! May 21, 2013
 
This week's Weekly Food Special at Empire is $10 Sampler - your choice of mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, chicken tenders, jalapeno poppers, french fries and onion rings.


$5 Wings & Fries all week! May 13, 2013
 
We've got a lot of good shows this week so make sure to stop by and grab some wings and fries for only $5!!


90's Night! May 10, 2013
 
Hey guys, just in case you missed it we postponed tonight's 90's Night to June 29th!!!


L.A. Guns THIS THURSDAY! May 06, 2013
 
Doors are at 7pm!


TONIGHT: Pain of Salvation Apr 29, 2013
 
Pain of Salvation, Kingcrow, and Imminent Sonic Destruction! Doors are at 6pm!


Upcoming Shows Apr 02, 2013
 
We've got a lot of great shows booked this spring so make sure to stay up to date in our Calendar section! See you at a show soon!


KIX!!! Mar 29, 2013
 
Kix will be at Empire tonight to help kick off your Easter weekend! Doors open at 6:30, come out and party!!


KIX!!! Mar 26, 2013
 
ROCK LEGENDS KIX ARE PLAYING EMPIRE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!! DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM!!


BAM MARGERA feat. MEMBERS OF CKY Mar 21, 2013
 
This Sunday is Bam Margera will be coming to Empire with members of CKY! You guys don't want to miss this!!


TAB Mar 19, 2013
 
TODAY WE HAVE THICK AS BLOOD, BERMUDA, HARDSIDE AND SESSION, COME PARTY!


THIS WEEKEND Mar 14, 2013
 
This Saturday is Adrenaline Mob and Sunday we have ORGY! Come spend your weekend with us!


THIS WEEK @ EMPIRE Mar 10, 2013
 
This Tuesday is Soilwork, Jeff Loomis, Blackguard, Wretched + more!! Don't miss this great package!!


LOCALPALOOZA Mar 08, 2013
 
Come start your weekend right with some very talented local artists! Doors open at 7:00 tonight.


WE ARE OPEN!! Mar 06, 2013
 
TODAY'S NILE SHOW IS STILL ON! STOP BY FOR A GREAT SHOW AND OUR PORT CITY LAUNCH PARTY


NILE Mar 04, 2013
 
This Wednesday we have the legendary death metal band NILE along with our Port City Brewery Launch Party!! Stop by for a brew!!


80's DANCE PARTY Mar 01, 2013
 
Doors will open at 9:00 tonight for our 80's MEGA Dance Party!!! Come let loose!


FREEWAY & GROUND UP Feb 28, 2013
 
Come start your weekend off right with us tonight! Doors open at 7:00


PRODUCER BATTLE Feb 25, 2013
 
Come check out tomorrow's Producer Battle, doors will open at 7:00!


THIS WEEK @ EMPIRE Feb 18, 2013
 
Silverstein, Marduk, DOPE and Huey Mack this week at Empire!


HATEBREED Feb 13, 2013
 
HATEBREED IS TOMORROW!! I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE READY!!


HATEBREED Feb 12, 2013
 
Only 2 more days!! Do you have your tickets yet!?


EMPIRE Feb 11, 2013
 
We've got a lot of great shows coming up here at Empire, make sure you're checking the calendar! See you at a show soon!


HATEBREED Feb 06, 2013
 
REMINDER: Hatebreed is on the 14th and tickets are going fast, do you have yours???


TURISAS Feb 05, 2013
 
TURISAS, FIREWIND, STOLEN BABIES, AND AETHER REALM TONIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 6:00, FIRST BAND AT 7:00!


Super Bowl Party Feb 02, 2013
 
We will be having a Super Bowl Party on Sunday in the Alchemy Room, come by and enjoy food and drink specials!


NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE Jan 28, 2013
 
Hope everyone had a great weekend! We just wanted to remind everyone that the Next Level Showcase is tomorrow night! Come enjoy some of the best Hip Hop artists in the DMV


THIS FRIDAY!! Jan 23, 2013
 
THIS FRIDAY THE ONE AND ONLY RIFF RAFF WILL BE AT EMPIRE! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!!


THIS WEEKEND Jan 15, 2013
 
Check out the calendar! We've got Empire Friday's then Madison Apart followed by Tone Trump on Saturday and last but certainly not least the DC Battle of The Bands on Sunday! Come out and enjoy your weekend with us!


RIFF RAFF Jan 14, 2013
 
RIFF RAFF is coming to Empire on January 25th! Make sure you get your tickets while they're still available! www.ampedandalive.com


Music Industry Night Jan 07, 2013
 
Music Industry Night is this Thursday in the Alchemy Room, all artists and industry professionals are welcome to this networking event! See you Thursday!


90's NIGHT! Dec 28, 2012
 
The holidays aren't over yet! If you're 21+ come join us for a Holiday Edition 90's Night tonight at 10:00!


Happy Holidays! Dec 26, 2012
 
Happy Holidays! Uforia tonight starting at 9:00 PM!


GENESIS Dec 21, 2012
 
Spend your last day on earth here with us for GENESIS! The Empire Fridays launch party! Doors @ 10, must show ID


BATTLECROSS Dec 18, 2012
 
Battlecross and Abiotic tonight! Doors @ 7


Tim Morehead Dec 12, 2012
 
TONIGHT -- The Come Up Series Presents: Tim Morehead | Doors @ 8:00


DRI / Ill Gates on Thursday! Dec 02, 2012
 
DRI on Thursday followed by Ill Gates Thursday night!


LOCALPALOOZA Nov 30, 2012
 
Tonight we have our Localpalooza, stop by and check out some great local bands! Doors will open at 5:00


The Birthday Massacre Nov 28, 2012
 
Tickets are still available for tomorrow night's Birthday Massacre show but going quickly, get them while you still can!


11/27 MIC CHECK Nov 26, 2012
 
Come check out our hip hop showcase this Tuesday at Empire!


DYING FETUS Nov 21, 2012
 
DYING FETUS, CATTLE DECAPITATION, CEREBRAL BORE + MORE!! Friday 11/23 @ EMPIRE!


Next Level Producer Battle Tonight! Doors open at 7:00! Nov 20, 2012
 
Next Level Producer Battle Tonight! Doors open at 7:00!


Uforia Presents: ROYAL RUMBLE Nov 15, 2012
 
Uforia Presents: ROYAL RUMBLE tonight! 18+ Must have ID Doors @ 9 $5 before 10!


Straight line Stitch Nov 14, 2012
 
Straight Line Stitch Tonight! Doors at 6:00pm


Fall Rager tonight! Nov 08, 2012
 
Fall Rager tonight. Doors at 10:00 PM!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


Curren$y tonight! Nov 05, 2012
 
Legendary rapper Curren$y comes to Empire tonight! Doors at 7:00!


King Giant rescheduled to Jan 26 Nov 03, 2012
 
Due to unforeseen circumstances the King Giant show has been rescheduled to Jan 26.


MONSTER PARTY TONIGHT! Oct 31, 2012
 
MONSTER PARTY TONIGHT! DOORS AT 8:00 PM!


Our Last Night cancelled Oct 30, 2012
 
Our Last Night is cancelled due to the storm. Every show starting tomorrow is still on. Be safe.


Boy Hits Car cancelled Oct 29, 2012
 
Boy Hits Car is cancelled tonight. Please be safe during Hurricane Sandy


Starbash tonight Oct 27, 2012
 
STARBASH HALLOWEEN EDITION IS TONIGHT. DOORS AT 930.


Municipal Waste and Napalm Death tonight Oct 26, 2012
 
Empire is the tour kick off show for Municipal Waste & Napalm Death. Doors at 6:00.


Tonight - ASSEMBLAGE 23 Oct 25, 2012
 
Doors at 9:00 tonight for Assemblage 23! This is going to be a great show.


TONIGHT 10/22 Such Gold and more Oct 22, 2012
 
Such Gold with support from Citizen, Raindance, Mixtapes, and Let's Be Honest come to Empire tonight. Great pop punk show, don't miss this line up. Doors at 6PM!


TONIGHT 10/21 My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Oct 21, 2012
 
Don't miss this show with openers Left Spine Down, My Enemy Complete, & Ego Likeness! Doors at 6PM!


10/20 MISFITS COME TO EMPIRE Oct 13, 2012
 
Saturday 10/20 MISFITS are at Empire. Support from PAIN!, Another State Of Mind, JACT, The Rumble, andThe Street Parade. Don't miss this!


Hip hop fans Monday Smoke Dza comes to Empire Oct 11, 2012
 
Don't miss this show, doors at 7PM. Full line up: Smoke DZA Mr MFN eXquire Cashius Green w/ Pheo | Nakim Two Zeez Next Era


TONIGHT metal fans BLACKGUARD at Empire Oct 10, 2012
 
Doors at 7pm and local Not-Liable will be opening. Great metal show, come out!


THIS SUNDAY 9/7 metal fans DEATH ANGEL and more Oct 05, 2012
 
Death Angel, Threat Signal, Wretched, Bonded By Blood, & more! Don't miss this show metal fans it's going to be a great gig!


THERE FOR TOMORROW and more TOMORROW OCTOBER 3 Oct 03, 2012
 
There For Tomorrow will be here at Empire with Set It Off and Divided By Friday. Don't miss this band, we also have some great local talent on this bill so don't miss out your chance to support some great up and coming musicians.


TOMORROW 10/2 POWERMAN 5000 COMES TO EMPIRE Oct 01, 2012
 
Powerman 5000 comes to Empire on Tuesday 10/2, don't miss this! Band Bio: Powerman 5000 (sometimes abbreviated to PM5K) is an American nu metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of just over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!. Frontman Spider One is the younger brother of Rob Zombie, and their styles have often been a source for comparison. He is also the founder and only original member.


TONIGHT The Word Alive Norma Jean Born Of Osiris and MORE Sep 30, 2012
 
Tonight we have a stacked line up that you don't want to miss. Doors at 5PM.


Saturday 9/29 Hopsin comes to Empire Sep 23, 2012
 
The Funk Volume Tour comes to Empire this coming Saturday 9/29. Hip hop fans don't want to miss this, tickets are still available online now!


ONE WEEK TILL The Funk Volume Tour featuring HOPSIN Sep 22, 2012
 
Hip hop fans make sure to pick up your tickets to see Hopsin next Saturday 9/29 at Empire. This is a show you do not want to miss. Marcus Hopson (born July 18, 1985), better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American rapper, music video director, hip hop producer, singer and actor from Los Angeles, California. Hopsin has gained high popularity on YouTube, where many of his songs accompanied with music videos are uploaded, most remarkably "Sag My Pants", uploaded in October 2010, and "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4", uploaded in July 2011, both with over 16 million views (as of September 2012). On July 18, 2012, his 27th birthday, he released "Ill Mind of Hopsin 5", which has received over 10 million views within a month. In 2007, he was signed to deceased rapper Eazy-E's record label Ruthless Records,[1] and has since founded his own record label Funk Volume in 2009.[2] Hopsin has released two studio albums along with a mixtape; the debut album Gazing At The Moonlight through Ruthless Records, and Raw and Haywire (featuring SwizZz) through Funk Volume.


TONIGHT 9/21 Korpiklaani and more Sep 21, 2012
 
METAL FANS Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Týr, Metsatöll, & more! Doors at 5:30 PM


THIS FRIDAY 9/21 Korpiklaani Sep 17, 2012
 
featuring Moonsorrow and more. More about the band: While other folk metal bands began with metal before adding folk music, Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal.[1] The roots of Korpiklaani can be traced back to a Sami folk music group under the name of Shamaani Duo,[2] an "in house restaurant band" created by Jonne Järvelä in 1993.[3] An album of folk music (Hunka Lunka) was released under this name before Järvelä relocated and formed a new band Shaman.[4] The folk metal act Shaman was based on the folk music of Shamaani Duo.[5] Two albums were released in 1999 and 2001 before Shaman changed their name to Korpiklaani.[4] The change in name was accompanied by a change in the music. The traditional yoik vocals and the use of the Sámi language were dropped while the synthesizer was replaced with real folk instruments.[6] Jonne Järvelä credits his work with Finntroll as the catalyst for the shift in emphasis from folk to metal.[7] Their song lyrics are often related to alcohol and partying.


TOMORROW 9/14 KAMELOT COMES TO EMPIRE Sep 13, 2012
 
Don't miss the legendary Kamelot: Kamelot is an American metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1991. The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared songwriting credit with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011. Up to 2010, Kamelot had released nine studio albums (excluding two reissues), two live albums, one live DVD, and seven music videos. Their latest studio album is Poetry for the Poisoned, which was released in September 2010.[1]


TONIGHT 9/12 While Heave Wept and more Sep 12, 2012
 
While Heaven Wept, Primordial, Cormorant, and more.


FRIDAY 9/7 Industry Made presents Till Death Do We Party Sep 04, 2012
 
featuring Bet On Black, Lakeview, and more


ACOUSTIC NIGHT Aug 27, 2012
 
Please join us Tuesday 8/28 for Acoustic Night featuring featuring local musicians


This Weekend Aug 17, 2012
 
Check out Starbash on Friday 8/17, DMV Showcase on Saturday 8/18, and Kottonmouth Kings on Sunday 8/19


Check out Soulfly and more tomorrow 8/14 Aug 13, 2012
 
Doors at 530