The weekend is here again, and we’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit, bars and restaurants to explore, and arts and entertainment choices.
Know of more fun events going on? Let us know in the comments section.
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Where/When: 6-9p.m. Thursday at
Why Go: Enjoy happy hour specials with friends and benefit a great cause at the same time. The happy hour will benefit LLS’ Team in Training program.
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Pricing: A $20 tax-deductible donation (cash or check). Drink specials and $5 flatbread pizza menu will be available. Also check out the LLS fundraiser happy hour Friday at
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Where/When: 6-9p.m. Fridays, August 5-26, at Bethesda Metro Center, corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road
Why Go: Check out this outdoor dance event featuring live bands. The series kicks off Friday with the Retrospect Band.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: 9a.m. – 1p.m. Saturday at
Why Go: The Kiln Club of Washington is organizing a sale for discounted or discontinued pottery. This is a great chance to chat with the artists and snatch up their work for as little as $5.
Pricing: Free admission
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Where/When: An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard in Glen Echo.
Why Go: Students of visual art courses at Glen Echo Park will share their artwork with the community.
Pricing: Free to attend.
Where/When: 2-4p.m. Sunday at the
Why Go: Check out local writers read their work – or sign up to read your own. Sign-up for readers begins at 1:30.
Pricing: Free
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