Euro Pop: House of Sweden's 'Eurovision Night After Dark'

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SATURDAY: There are plenty of things Europeans do better than us: soccer, accents, spelling words with too many letters. But they've absolutely bested us in trashy singing competitions.

Sure, "American Idol" is fine, it's even occasionally entertaining, but it's got nothing on the pure spectacle that is Eurovision. Which is why House of Sweden has devoted an entire evening to the Olympics of music (which, by the way, gave us ABBA and Celine Dion).

Take advantage of the appetizers and an open bar that last until 9 p.m. — you'll need them for the karaoke. Might we suggest starting off the night with Ukraine's 2007 submission, "Dancing Lasha Tumbai?"

The evening will also feature a performance by Eurovision artist Anna Sahlene, and DJ K-Tell will be playing Eurovision's greatest hits all night.

The dress code mandates a theme of "Schlager Glitz & Glamour," so make sure to dry-clean your best beaded onesie for the occasion.

» House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW; Sat., Oct. 24, 7 p.m., $20; 202-333-3168. (Foggy Bottom)

Written by Express' Sarah Mimms
Photo by Alain Douit/EBU