These 132 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 12 at 11:30pm
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 13 at 2am +7
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.
Northwest Washington • $$
A bitcoin-themed bar that doubles as an event hub with a 10-foot screen, dangerously delicious smash burgers, and a crowd that actually talks to each other.
Northwest Washington • $$
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
This tiny Capitol Hill venue punches above its weight with pro-level sound and lighting that makes every show feel special. Small enough to feel like a secret, professional enough that local bands keep coming back.
Northwest Washington • $$$
A stunner on the Georgetown waterfront, River Club pairs a see-and-be-seen dining room with a Levantine-leaning menu: crispy-skinned Branzino, Lamb Belly Skewers, and cocktails as creative as the crowd.
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Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Moonraker · Southwest Waterfront
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:30 PM
Philippe Chow DC · Southwest Waterfront
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
Café Riggs · Northwest Washington
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
River Club DC · Northwest Washington
Free
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's · Northwest Washington
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's · Northwest Washington
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Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Residents Cafe & Bar · Northwest Washington
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Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Firefly · Northwest Washington
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Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington
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Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
DC Brau · Northeast Washington
Wunder Garten · Northeast 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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