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Ring in 2015 with bands, buffets and black-tie parties
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Nightlife Agenda: Christmas parties, Krampus and Madonna
Holiday happy hours, an all-star go-go tribute to Marion Barry and a parade of Krampuses.
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A December night to remember
The perfect seasonal date involve ice skating outdoors, warm cocktails and a festive pub.
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Nightlife Agenda: What to do before, on and after Thanksgiving
Find out where to party on the night before Thanksgiving and the rest of the weekend.
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Holiday food and drink events around Washington
Eat, drink and cook your way through the festive season.
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At Sixth Engine, Christmas trees for charity
The restaurant will give all proceeds from tree sales to the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation.
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Copycat Co. and Kitty’s Saloon meow open on H Street
Two H Street bars open with feline-themed names, but the similarities end there.
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Black Cat will add a pinball game room called Lucky Cat
Pinball machines and video games will move into the club’s Food For Thought Cafe next week.
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Nightlife Agenda: Christmas beers and charity happy hours
This week’s essential DJs, happy hours, dance nights and parties.
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Where to drink Beaujolais nouveau
Late-night parties and an embassy soiree welcome the young French wine this week.
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Tuscadero to reunite for two shows next month
The ‘90s pop-punk band’s intimate concerts will raise funds for a friend with leukemia.
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Nightlife Agenda: Art, ‘Dumb and Dumber’ and lady arm wrestlers
Arm wrestling, new locals beers and late-night DJs are among our weekend highlights.
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Street Smart: what do to in Rosslyn
Rosslyn once seemed like a rather soul-less Arlington locale dominated by high-rise office buildings is beginning to feel less buttoned-up business and more business casual.
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Who pinch-hits for Duffy’s?
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The Passenger, Columbia Room to close Jan. 1
The Passenger is still looking for a new location, while the Columbia Room will move to Blagden Alley.
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McClellan’s Retreat: Civil War cocktails and strong whiskey
A statue of a Civil War general inspires a cozy new bar from Joe Englert and Matt Weiss.
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Lost and Found, Blagden Alley’s new neighborhood bar
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What kind of bourbon should President Obama and Senator McConnell drink?
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Plan B: Burgers, bourbon and beer, with a side of questionable branding
The new Penn Quarter burger joint’s name is telling.
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Nightlife Agenda: Hellbender’s debut and FotoWeekDC’s kickoff
This week: Two new local beers, events celebrating FotoWeekDC, and a trio of beer festivals.
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Duffy’s Irish Pub closes: “It’s been week-to-week, month-to-month.”
Owner Andy Duffy says the popular bar was never able to overcome early restrictions on its liquor license.
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Duffy’s Irish Pub to shutter tonight at midnight
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15 dishes to consider now that Initiative 71 passed
In case you get the munchies.
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Watch Election Day results and score cheap food and drinks
Cheer for your favorite candidate at viewing parties, or show an “I Voted” sticker for special deals.
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Coming Saturday: Three beer and cider festivals to pick from
Three very different festivals offer dozens of beers and ciders to sample.
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Just a reminder: You get an extra hour to party on Saturday night
The end of Daylight Saving Time means bars can serve alcohol for an extra hour.
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‘The number one problem in Adams Morgan’ lost its liquor license
Fights, overcrowding and repeated use of marijuana led to the closure of NY NY Diva.
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No Halloween plans? Fear not.
Last-minute Halloween plans for ghouls of all ages include costume contests, happy hours and dancing.
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Hump day happy hours bring charity, gin and $1 oysters
Make it through the work day, then reward yourself with two one-time-only happy hours.
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Smoke gets in your ice at Willie’s Brew & Que
At Navy Yard’s new barbecue joint, even the ice goes into the smoker.
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A brief history of secret shows and standing in long lines to see bands
Tonight’s “secret” Foo Fighters gig at the Black Cat is the first surprise show of the Twitter age.
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It’s a treat to trick out your dogs for Halloween fun
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Six things to know about El Camino, opening soon in Bloomingdale
Look for Southern Californian-influenced Mexican food, car-inspired decor and “inexpensive” beer.
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Nightlife Agenda: Halloween, rooftop parties and ChurchKey’s birthday
Hit the last rooftop parties of the season, sample rare beers or get an early start on Halloween celebrations.
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Lederhosen Report: Oct. 17-19
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Halloween: Carving out two weekends to party
When you were a kid, Halloween was one night of fun. Now adults demand two weekends of dressing up and partying.
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Howard Homecoming, from concerts to day parties
Howard University’s homecoming is surrounded by events, including ‘90s-themed brunches and shows by Migos and Chris Brown.
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Nightlife Agenda: Restaurant anniversary week
Five restaurants and bars celebrate anniversaries this week, gifting you $1 oysters, $3 beers and $4 burgers.
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Spend an evening with Pappy Van Winkle at Bourbon in Glover Park
Try the in-demand bourbon as well as rare old bottles from the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
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Where to watch the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS
Capture some Orioles Magic with drink specials, projection screens and Maryland beers.
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Lederhosen Report: Oct. 10-12
A carnival, German films and local craft brews are featured at this weekend’s Oktoberfest celebrations.
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Kitty’s Saloon brings old-timey flavor to H Street NE
Touristy decor aside, the drink menu is one of the most reasonable in the neighborhood
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This thing you should try: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength bourbon
A very limited new bourbon has arrived in D.C. and it’s worth seeking out.
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Nightlife Agenda: Zombies, tater tots and Green Hat gin
This week’s essential DJs, happy hours, dance nights and parties.
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DC Brau, Capitol City Brewing Company win at Great American Beer Festival
More than 5,500 beers submitted for consideration.
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Sing along at Washington’s home for show tunes and cocktails
The monthly gathering around the Beacon Hotel’s piano is a destination for Broadway aficionados.
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Lederhosen Report: Oktoberfest celebrations for Oct. 2-5
The weekend’s best parties include beer festivals, happy hours and family-friendly fun.
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Where to watch the Nationals (and other teams) in the playoffs
No tickets to the game? Find somewhere to watch with big screens and drink specials.
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Nightlife Agenda: Seasonal beers, Animal Collective and a phone-free club
This week’s essential DJs, happy hours, dance nights and parties.
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Celebrate Smoke and Barrel’s birthday tonight with a special happy hour
Choose from two dozen drafts for $5, including rare beers from Goose Island, Three Floyds and Stone, or order $3 glasses of whiskey.
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Want to help build the DC Punk Archive? Come listen to DJ sets from D.C. musicians
Fugazi’s Brendan Canty and Minor Threat’s Brian Baker will DJ at a fundraiser for the D.C. Library’s new DC Punk Archive.
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Street Smart: What to do in Swampoodle
“Swampoodle” — whose name was derived from a journalist’s description of the area as “swampy” and awash in “puddles” — was the heart of Washington’s Irish immigrant community in the mid-19th century.
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Lederhosen Report: Oktoberfest celebrations for Sept. 25-28
This weekend’s Oktoberfest celebrations include beer festivals, wiener dog races, and activities for the whole family.
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Hank’s on the Hill pairs cocktails and ‘Point Break’
Drink from a cocktail menu inspired by the 1991 surfer bromance.
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Nightlife Agenda: Kung-fu flicks and Boundary Stone’s birthday
A busy week includes screenings of two of our favorite kung-fu movies and $3 beers at Boundary Stone.
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A busy bourbon week, from Pappy Van Winkle to fall cocktails
Meet Few’s distiller, sample a flight of Pappy Van Winkle or taste new fall cocktails.
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Do you look like Olivia Pope? Have we got a ‘Scandal’ party for you!
A fundraiser for the YWCA features a “Scandal” trivia contest and an Olivia Pope look-alike party.
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Bertucci’s Dupont Circle is no more
The pizza chain offered one of the best happy hour deals in town.
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Beers, brats and boots: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest
Celebrate the annual festival with live accordion music, glass boots full of German beer, happy hours and plenty of sausages.
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Lederhosen Report: Oktoberfest celebrations for Sept. 18-21
This week’s guide to Oktoberfest events includes a beer festival at the Heurich House and a bar crawl in Chinatown.
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H Street Festival: Eat, drink, dance and celebrate D.C.’s quirkiest neighborhood
Organizers are expecting more than 100,000 attendees at this year’s festival.
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Watch Scottish referendum returns at the Queen Vic tonight
Sip discounted Scotch and snack on Scotch eggs while waiting for the results of the independence referendum.
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Nightlife Agenda: Oktoberfest, pirates and Rocky Mountain oysters
A packed week includes beer-swilling pirates and the beginning of Oktoberfest celebrations.
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Watch the Nationals clinch the division title with free hot dogs and $5 drinks
Duffy’s Irish Pub has free food, free shots and a potent cocktail lined up for whenever the Nationals clinch the National League East.
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The piano is back in Georgetown
The new Georgetown Piano Bar picks up where Mister Smith’s left off.
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Going to Snallygaster? There’s an app for that.
There’s a very handy app to help visitors find their favorite ales at the three-year-old beer festival.
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Drink up: A guide to local fall beer festivals
We’ve entered prime season for beer festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations. Here’s how the D.C. area’s top events stack up.
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Nightlife Agenda: Rooftop tiki drinks and the new Fall Classic
A big weekend includes the Snallygaster beer festival, the All Things Go Fall Classic and tiki drinks on Del Campo’s rooftop.
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Where to watch your favorite NFL team in the Washington area
Whether you’re rooting for the Steelers, Lions or Ravens this fall, there’s a bar with giant screens and cheap drinks waiting for you.
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Street Smart: What to do in Shaw
Shaw is in the midst of a commercial revival, yielding an eclectic mix of decades-old institutions sharing sidewalks with fledgling bars and eateries.
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Where to watch the Packers and Seahawks tonight
NFL football is back. Here’s where to watch with fans of the Packers and Seahawks with free beer and wings.
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Wash down a slice or two while
taking it easy on your walletMany pizzerias in the area offer discounted — or even free — pizza and snacks to pair with happy hour.
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Nightlife Agenda: Bourbon Month, Atlas Brew Works and Southern hip-hop
This week’s picks include the kickoff of Jack Rose’s National Bourbon Month celebration and a Southern hip-hop primer at the 9:30 club.
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Street Smart: What to do in Petworth
Despite becoming a flourishing hot spot for 20-something creatives, single professionals and young families, Petworth’s rich sense of community remains palpable.
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Mighty Pint ditches the Steelers for a ‘farm-to-table’ restaurant concept
The popular Pittsburgh bar will become a restaurant called Second State.
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Where Top 25 alums are watching college football this season
Want to cheer with fans of your alma mater? Go here.
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Maryland fans, these are the college football bars to avoid this fall
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Nightlife Agenda: The last long weekend of summer
Our Labor Day weekend picks include Sunday and Monday day parties, late-night dancing and Brody Jenner at a pool party.
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The weekend’s best D.C. Beer Week events
Here are the happy hours, late-night parties and bike tours to get you through the final weekend.
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Street Smart: What to do in Olde Towne Gaithersburg
A farming community called Log Town in 1765, Gaithersburg became an industrial center by the 19th century, thanks to the B&O Railroad.
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Thursday’s best D.C. Beer Week events
Blind beer tastings, “Super Beer Geek Trivia” and a Radlerpalooza are on our list of tonight’s best parties.
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Nightlife Agenda: Retro dance parties, a Vegas DJ and dog days of summer
Dance to your favorite hits of the ‘00s, celebrate Mason Inn’s anniversary and play bocce to raise money for rescue dogs.
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Wednesday’s best D.C. Beer Week events
Play an old N64 favorite while drinking ale, and hit a late-night H Street happy hour.
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Tuesday’s best D.C. Beer Week events
Play pinball with DC Brau or try 30 Sam Adams beers paired with snacks from top D.C. restaurants.
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Monday’s best D.C. Beer Week events
A crab feast, happy hours and a Dogfish Head tasting party are highlights of the early D.C. Beer Week celebrations.
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First look at Brookland Pint, opening Aug. 18
The new bar will have 24 beers on tap, a 48-seat patio, and a menu that’s friendly to vegetarians and vegans.
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Street Smart: what to do at the Capitol Riverfront
A 10-minute walk to Nationals Park, the once-industrial area is well on its way to becoming one of the District’s most vibrant areas.
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How to spend $40 in Petworth
Got a few hours and two $20 bills? Here’s the best way to spend them in Petworth.
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Your guide to the perfect DC Beer Week
DC Beer Week returns with eight days of tastings, tap takeovers and crab feasts.
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‘Top Gun’ menu at Hank’s on the Hill
The Capitol Hill bar has released another “Top Gun“-themed cocktail menu, and will show the movie at a Friday-night party.
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Montgomery County community calendar, Aug. 14 to 21
Storytime on a pontoon boat, Rockville Back to School Jam, wine and peach fest, and other events.
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Nightlife Agenda: National Rum Day and the first beers of fall
This week’s highlights include Rock Creek Social Club’s fourth anniversary and celebrations around National Rum Day.
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Brookland Pint to open Monday, Aug. 18.
The new beer bar will have 24 taps, a “cellared” list of aged bottles and a large patio.
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Start planning now for D.C. Beer Week
The annual celebration of local beer and breweries is just over a week away.
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Nightlife Agenda: Bardo beers and a Super Soaker battle
Try Bardo’s new beers and listen to DJs spin on a Potomac pirate cruise.
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2 Birds 1 Stone unveils a menu of cocktails for $10 or less
Adam Bernbach says the bar created the supplemental menu of classics because “we came across as more expensive than we are.“
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Nightlife Agenda for August 5
Spend your Tuesday night sampling Belgian sour ales at happy hour prices.
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Where to drink outdoors in Montgomery County right now
Denizens, Republic and Piazza Beer Garden offer cold drinks and outdoor seating after work.
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Cowabunga! Atlas Arcade is hosting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles contest
Totally rad: Show your prowess as Leo or Mike on a vintage arcade game and win movie tickets, T-shirts and other prizes.
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Nightlife Agenda: Rickeys, Wonderland and a dance party in Rock Creek Park
Wonderland turns 10, bartenders compete for rickey honors and DJs celebrate the Blackbyrds in Rock Creek Park.
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