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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

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

A sexy bar and lounge offers top-notch sushi and drink specials after work. Even better: The deals run until 8 p.m. Oya Restaurant & Lounge 777 9th St. NW, Washington, DC

The popular alfresco bar is most popular on weekends, but weekday afternoons bring smaller crowds and cheaper drinks. New York Avenue Beach Bar 645 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-656-9229

Bring your dog to Art and Soul's patio for gourmet doggie treats and a pretty cool happy hour for humans, too. Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Tiki drinks flow at the Passenger every Tuesday night. The Passenger 1021 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC

Can't get enough of tiki drinks? Tryst hosts a weekly Tiki Tuesday party. Tryst Coffeehouse and Bar 2459 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

Drink specials run from 4 to 8 on weeknights and all night Sunday through Thursday. Madhatter 1319 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Different drink specials are offered every night of the week. Hamilton's Bar and Grill 233 Second St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-347-6555

The list of daily deals includes half-price draft beers, $5 glasses of wine, $4 tater tot platters, 64-cent wings (minimum of 6) and $6.95 nacho platters. Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy 2036 G St. NW, Washington, DC