WASHINGTON, D.C.WASHINGTON, D.C.WASHINGTON, D.C.LISTEN TO THE

LOCALSInsider advice on

where to eat, drink, shop, and relax

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

What to do and where to do it from Memorial Day

to Labor Day

TAKE A SIPFresh and fizzy

with cucumber bitters from El Guapo Bitters

in NOLA

PACK YOUR BAG

Summer style essentials for Southern ladies and gents

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I HIT HAPPY HOUR AT Eat the Rich

after 11 p.m. $1 oysters and a

cheap Natty Bo and Old

Overholt shot do the job.

etrbar.com

A LOCAL RESTAURANT TOTALLY

WORTH THE BUZZ IS The Red Hen.

The food is excellent and

unfussy, and the wine list is

expertly curated. theredhendc

.com

I’D BEAR A BRAIN FREEZE FOR a

milk shake from Trickling

Springs Creamery in Union

Market. Their shakes are

seriously thick, and seriously

good. tricklingspringscreamery

.com

I ESCAPE SUMMER RAINSTORMS AT

Showtime Lounge. This

former barbershop-turned-

bar feels like it’s been there

for 50 years. It reminds me

of New Orleans dives, which

makes me think of sweating

over a cool drink. 113 Rhode

Island Ave NW.

I’M DAY-TRIPPING TO Topping,

Virginia, to visit Merroir.

It’s a restaurant on the

Rappahannock River Oyster

Company’s farm, overlooking

the mouth of the Rappahan-

nock. rroysters.com

FOR THE PERFECT SUNDAY DRIVE GO

west. Head out to the Virginia

Blue Ridge, or up into the

panhandle of Maryland.

THE BEST PLACE TO SOAK IN THE SUN

IS an urban beer garden. Get

to either Dacha in Shaw or

Garden District (gardendistrict

dc.com) at 4 or 5 p.m. to beat

the rush, drink some German

beers, people watch, and get

a bit of late-afternoon sun.

I’D CATCH THE SUNSET AT The

National Mall. Sitting there,

watching the sun go down

behind the Lincoln Memorial,

is quietly spectacular.

I SCOUR THE FARM STANDS AT

Bloomingdale Farmer’s

Market. It’s not huge, but it

has great, honest producers

from around the region.

I’M DRINKING like it’s my job.

More to the point, I’m

drinking anything that

2 Birds 1 Stone’s Adam

Bernbach makes, because

the drinks he creates are

infuriatingly great. 2birds

1stonedc.com

I’M PICNICKING AT Rock Creek

Park. It’s a little slice of the

countryside in the middle of

the District.

BAR MANAGER AT SOUTHERN EFFICIENCY, @JPFETHERSTON

LISTEN TO THE LOCALS

All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.

MAY 26 - 28 NATIONALS VS. MARLINSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

MAY 30 -JUNE 1 NATIONALS VS. RANGERSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

MAY 3 1 D.C. UNITED VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITYSoccer at RFK Stadium. $35.80 and up; ticketmaster.com

MAY 3 1 - JUNE 1 GREEN FESTIVAL Vegan and vegetarian cooking demos, eco-friendly products on display, and live music in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. $10 and up; greenfestivals.org

MAY 3 1 - JUNE 1 VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Wine tastings and chef demos at Bull Run Park in Virginia. $30 and up; vintagevirginia.com

NIGHT’S DREAMKennedy Center. $25 and up;

kennedy-center.org

JUNE 7 D.C. UNITED VS. COLUMBUS CREWSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70

and up; ticketmaster.com

JUNE 1 7 - 18 NATIONALS VS. ASTROSNationals Park. $10 and up;

washington.nationals.mlb.com

JUNE 3 - 5 BOSTON BALLET A performance with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. $25 and up; kennedy-center.org

JUNE 3 - 5 NATIONALS VS. PHILLIES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JUNE 3 -8 WEST SIDE STORY The classic tale of the Jets and the Sharks comes to life at The National Theatre. $48 and up; thenationaldc.org

JUNE 4 -6 GUIDED TOURS OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Honor our past with tours such as “Late 20th Century to the Present” and “Monu-ments and Memorials.” $8.75; arlingtoncemetery.org

JUNE 6 -8 BALANCHINE’S A MIDSUMMER

JUNE 1 9 - 22NATIONALS VS. BRAVES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JUNE 2 1 COMEDIAN JOHN PINETTE Warner Theatre. $52.25 and up; livenation.com

JUNE 2 1 - 22 SAFEWAY BARBECUE BATTLE A cook-off and tasting on D.C.’s historic Pennsylvania Avenue. $12 and up; bbqindc.com

JUNE 24 - 25 KATY PERRY The uber-popular pop singer performs at the Verizon Center. $41.10 and up; ticketmaster.com

JUNE 24 - 29 DC JAZZ FESTIVAL More than 125 different

KEY’S “STAR-SPANGLED BANNER” MANUSCRIPT

J UNE 1 4 - J ULY 6See a piece of American history on display at the National Museum of

American History. Free; americanhistory.si.edu

WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO DO IT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY

All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.

performers take the stage in this annual event in venues across the city. dcjazzfest.org

JUNE 2 7 GINGER BAKER’S JAZZ CONFUSION Rock drummer Ginger Baker and his quartet perform at the Howard Theatre. $52.50 and up; ticketmaster.com

JUNE 28 D.C. UNITED VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FCSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com

JUNE 30 -JULY 2 NATIONALS VS. ROCKIES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JULY 4 NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADECelebrate the Fourth of July by joining thousands of other spectators for the annual D.C. parade around The National Mall. Free; july4thparade.com

JULY 4 SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVALLive music, dance perfor-mances, handmade crafts, cooking demonstrations, and storytelling on The National Mall. Free; festival.si.edu

JULY 4 CAPITOL FOURTH FESTIVALA concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and cannon fire by The United States Army Presidential

JULY 30 D.C. UNITED VS. TORONTO FCSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70

and up; ticketmaster.com

JULY 3 1 -AUGUST 3 NATIONALS VS. PHILLIES Nationals Park. $10 and up;

washington.nationals.mlb.com

AUGUST 5 - 7 NATIONALS VS. METS Nationals Park. $10 and up;

washington.nationals.mlb.com

AUGUST 1 5 - 1 7 NATIONALS VS. PIRATESNationals Park. $10 and up;

washington.nationals.mlb.com

AUGUST 1 7 ARCADE FIRE The indie rock band performs

at the Verizon Center. $42.10

and up; ticketmaster.com

Salute Battery on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. Free; pbs.org/capitolfourth

JULY 4 -6 NATIONALS VS. CUBSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JULY 7 -8 NATIONALS VS. ORIOLES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JULY 18 - 20 NATIONALS VS. BREWERSNationals Park. $13 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

JULY 20 D.C. UNITED VS. CHIVAS USA Soccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster .com

JULY 23 NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS DAR Constitution Hall. $41.25 and up; ticketmaster.com

JULY 26 BILLY JOEL See the legendary rocker perform his greatest hits at Nationals Park. $99.50 and up; washington.nationals.mlb .com

JULY 26 -AUGUST 3 CITI OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. $14 and up; citiopentennis.com

AUGUST 1 7 D.C. UNITED VS. COLORADO RAPIDSSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com

AUGUST 18 - 2 1 NATIONALS VS. DIAMONDBACKS Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

AUGUST 22 - 24 NATIONALS VS. GIANTS Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com

AUGUST 3 1 D.C. UNITED VS. NEW YORK RED BULLSSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com

FIREWORKS ON THE NATIONAL MALL

J ULY 4 Launched from the Reflecting Pool,

bring your blanket and watch the fireworks light the sky over the Washington Monument. Free;

nps.gov/foju

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THE COOL DOWNNOLA’S EL GUAPO CUCUMBER

BITTERS ADD BOTANICAL NOTES TO THIS FRESH AND

FIZZY GIN-BASED DRINK

THE DRINK

MAKE IT YOURSELF

Bruise or crumple 1 fresh mint sprig in a cocktail shaker to release flavor. Add 3 Tbsp. gin (such as Bristow); let stand 2 minutes. Discard mint. Add 4 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 4 1/2 tsp. simple syrup, and 6 dashes of cucumber bitters (such as El Guapo). Fill shaker with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 sec-onds). Strain into a 10-oz. glass, and top with dry Champagne. Garnish with a mint sprig or cucumber slices.

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FOR THE LADIESSUIT UP AND STAND OUT IN THESE STYLE ESSENTIALS JUST RIGHT FOR A SOUTHERN SUMMER

PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG

1 THE BAG: Leather accents add

weight to this woven cotton tote,

handmade in Atlanta. $125;

andovertrask.com

2 THE HAT: A crochet overlay gives a

feminine take to this baseball cap.

$85; proudmary.org

3 THE TOWEL: Supersoft towels that

are totally customizable. $50;

meandredesign.com

4 THE SUNGLASSES: The latest designs

from NOLA brand KREWE come in

sleek and stylish shapes. $185;

kreweduoptic.com

5 THE COVER-UP: A breezy beaded

tunic by the queen bee of beach

style. $138; lillypulitzer.com

6 THE SWIMSUIT: This bold red

Marysia suit is an Everything But

Water exclusive; pair with a skirt

after hours. $304; everythingbut

water.com

7 THE WRISTLET: This water-resistant

bag can afford to get a little wet.

$32; haydenreis.com

8 THE SHOES: Memory foam on the

Jasmine flip-flop makes trekking

around the coast feel like walking

on sunshine. $198; elaineturner.com

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FOR THE GENTSYOUR NEW MUST-HAVES FOR THE BEACH AND BEYOND—ALL MADE IN THE SOUTH

PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG

1 THE HAT: Southern Proper’s Frat Hat is meant to be worn in and dirtied up. $28; southernproper.com

2 THE OYSTER KNIFE: Whip out this heirloom-quality hammered Edisto knife and prepare to impress. $350; williamsknife.com

3 THE SHIRT: Made of 100% cotton and prewashed for fit and comfort, Southern Tide’s T-shirt is the only one you’ll need this summer. $34; southerntide.com

4 THE BAG: This sturdy MAKR backpack can stand up to any active adventure. $245; makr.com

5 THE TOWEL: Nashville’s Turkish-T Deck Bath Terry Towel is lightweight with a layer of terry to keep you dry. $80; taigan.com

6 THE TRUNKS: Lilly Pulitzer’s granddaughter designs these salmon-hued shorts. $125; strongboalt.com

7 THE SUNGLASSES: D.C.-based Panda makes sleek wooden frames. Profits from every pair go toward charity. $120; wearpanda.com

8 THE SANDALS: Atlanta’s Clay + Bros keeps things simple with a rubber sole and parachute-cord straps. $65; clayandbros.com

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