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Every Monday night, the Passenger welcomes a different charity to its bar. The charity gets to spread the word about its mission and takes home 10 percent of all food and drink sales between 5 and 8 p.m. This week’s beneficiary is the Ray of Hope Walk, which seeks to raise awareness about violence against women. The Passenger 1021 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC

Featuring Doukenie Winery. Planet Wine 2004 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-3444

A new twice-monthly pool party at the Capitol Skyline Hotel mixes DJs, water slides and "15 to 20" local food trucks on Saturday afternoons. Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I St SW, Washington, DC

The Usual Suspectz have been hosting parties and happy hours for urban professionals as long as we can remember, and they've launched an afternoon party just in time for the warm weather. Day Trip is held on Ozio's well-appointed roof deck bar from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday afternoons, with DJ Heat providing fresh beats. Food and drink specials are offered from 2 to 5 p.m. and include $5 Ciroc and Bacardi drinks. Send an e-mail to daytrip@usualsuspectz.com to get on the list for free admission. Ozio Restaurant & Lounge 1813 M St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-822-6000

Sample craft beers and local and international wines. Blob's Park 8024 Blob Park Rd., Jessup, MD | 410-739-6943

Now in its second year, the Sunday night jams attract a mix of giggling musicians, amateurs and fans. The music is primarily straight-ahead jazz, but anyone -- including vocalists -- is welcome to sit in. To participate: Introduce yourself to any members of the house band. Dahlak 1771 U St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-527-9522

This proving ground is so popular that tickets go on sale in the bookstore at 10 a.m. The audience is treated to fiery slam poetry, heartfelt spoken word, even rap and live music. To participate: Purchase a wristband on the day of the event. Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-7638

An urban alternative to the do-it-yourself cookout? Helix Lounge's Backyard Bash, where from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, the lounge fires up the grill for a bit of a communal cookout. $7 gets you a beef, chicken, turkey or veggie burger, chips and fixins. The lounge also offers its usual happy hour specials, including beers for $2 or $3. Helix Lounge 1430 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-462-9001

This session lets you take the stage where Evan Dando and Laura Marling have performed. It's a laid-back atmosphere with open mike performers bookending a set by a featured musician or hosts Todd and James from Brother Shamus. Iota Club & Cafe 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA

Barcode's weekday happy hour means half-price beer, wine and rail drinks. Barcode 1101 17th St. NW, Washington, DC