These 69 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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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.
Northeast Washington
This woman-owned brewery channels Gertrude Stein with literary murals, warm wood decor, and a thoughtfully curated tap list that goes well beyond the usual IPAs.
Northwest Washington • $$$
Tucked in the Hay-Adams basement, this plush bar puts you eye-level with caricatures of Washington's political elite while you sip martinis and scotch. The vibe is power-broker meets hotel lounge—dress code optional, though.
Northwest Washington • $$
Annie's has been pouring strong martinis for D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community since 1948. Come for the history, stay for the cabernet-drenched chopped steak and the kind of camaraderie that only decades of welcoming everyone can create.
Northwest Washington
Flowing fabric drapes the ceiling at Medina, Maydan's intimate sister bar, where Moroccan-inspired cocktails and mezze feel like a night inside an elegant tent. Finish with mint tea spiked with absinthe.
Northwest Washington
Four ancient elements run the show at Altair, where cocktails are sorted by earth, air, fire, and water. Dine beneath an olive tree and a glass ceiling built for stargazing.
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Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
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Lyle's · Northwest Washington
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Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
Residents Cafe & Bar · Northwest Washington
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Lyle's Bar · Northwest Washington
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River Club DC · Northwest Washington
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Café Riggs · Northwest Washington
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Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
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Tudor Place · Northwest Washington
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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.
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