These 47 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 23 at 1am +10
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 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.
Northwest Washington • $$
Annie's has been pouring strong martinis for D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community since 1948. Come for the history, stay for the cabernet-drenched chopped steak and the kind of camaraderie that only decades of welcoming everyone can create.
Northeast Washington • Free
An old auto shop turned gloriously no-frills dive, Nice N' Easy Moto Co trades polish for personality: foundry walls, Americana kitsch, and free pool, darts, and beer pong. Order the burger or popcorn chicken from sister spot Chop Shop next door.
Northwest Washington • $$
Shaw's favorite corner bar earns its hype with a massive juicy burger, a cult-favorite club sandwich, and a kitchen slinging comfort food well past midnight. Expect a boisterous room, friendly staff, and a wait that's worth it.
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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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