Parties This Week in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of parties in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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NMWA Nights September

NMWA Nights September One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:30 PM

Northwest Washington

Evening of art & making

Farragut Fun Days

Farragut Fun Days

Wed, Sep 16 · 12:30 PM

Northwest Washington

Lunchtime park party

11th Annual Oktoberfest

11th Annual Oktoberfest

Fri, Sep 18 · 3:00 PM

Northeast Washington • $$

Bavarian beer bash

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Y2k-era club night

A Negroni Afternoon at CUT Above

A Negroni Afternoon at CUT Above One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 3:00 PM

Northwest Washington • $$

Rooftop negronis & beats

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Suntory Daytime Social

Suntory Daytime Social Great Terrace

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$

Rooftop day party

Capitol Hill Swing Dance One Year Anniversary

Capitol Hill Swing Dance One Year Anniversary One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Capitol Hill

Swing tunes & twirls

OMRI., The Botanist

OMRI., The Botanist One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Warehouse dance playground

EAT IT UP!

EAT IT UP! One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Warehouse dance playground

DJ Mandy [Open Air]

DJ Mandy [Open Air] One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Warehouse dance party

MARICOTECA :: Queer Latine Dance Party

MARICOTECA :: Queer Latine Dance Party One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 PM

Northwest Washington • $$

Queer Latine dance party

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