These 218 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 6 at 2am +8
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington • Free
Saddle up for mechanical bull rides, cold beers, and rooftop hangs at this DC honky-tonk. Live country music and a kitschy southwestern vibe make it a rowdy good time.
November 5 at 6pm
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. · Northwest Washington
Four courses of contemporary cuisine meet craft tequila at Degrees within The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, where each seasonal dish is paired with a signature LALO cocktail during this one-night tasting.
November 8 at 5:30pm (This weekend) +11
Philippe Chow DC · Southwest Waterfront • Free
Enjoy complimentary live jazz performances every Sunday at Philippe Chow DC. Featuring musicians like Lena Seikaly and Daniel Murray, the series pairs elevated Beijing-style cuisine with soulful sounds in a sophisticated setting.
November 12 at 6:30pm
Black Cat · Northwest Washington
You don't go to Black Cat for comfort. You go because something in you needs to get roughed up: ears rattled, ribs shaken, soul dragged across a beer-sticky floor and told to wake the hell up.
November 15 at 11:30am (Next weekend) +1
Maxwell Park · Northwest Washington • $35–$40 per person
Five experts pour twenty-five bottles chosen for the holiday table during this ninety-minute walk-around tasting at Maxwell Park, where guests sample potential pours and purchase favorites to go at special retail pricing.
December 10 at 6:30pm
Tudor Place · Northwest Washington
Step into a colonial coffeehouse where revolutionary ideas once brewed. Explore rare objects from Martha Washington's estate, then raise a coffeehouse-style cocktail to history and good conversation.
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Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
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Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM
CUT D.C. · Northwest Washington
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Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM
Dacha · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
River Club DC · Northwest Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Residents Cafe & Bar · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 3:00 PM
Café Riggs · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's Bar · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · Washington
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Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Firefly · Northwest Washington
Draft beer $9 · Wine by the glass $9 · Cocktails $10
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
DC Brau · Northeast Washington
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
Firefly · Northwest Washington
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Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
River Club · Northwest Washington
$35 prix fixe menu
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
Barbouzard · Northwest Washington
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Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Café Riggs · Northwest Washington
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Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Firefly · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Tudor Place · Northwest Washington
$25
Dacha Beer Garden - Navy Yard · Navy Yard
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Wunder Garten · Northeast Washington
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Mount Vernon Triangle
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Look at author conversations at Politics and Prose Bookstore, or the productions at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall. A writer discussing their work or a play you’re still arguing about afterwards can give you plenty to build an evening around.
Check the event’s exact location, admission details, and whether you need to reserve. A familiar organisation may host programmes at several venues, and free admission can still require registration. Use the event details when planning your journey.
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