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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

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

Every Saturday night, the Black Cat shows an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on the backstage, paired with a drink special. Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC

Get $2.50 bottles of Bud and Bud Light, $3 rail drinks and a $3 selected beer of the week at the bar or on the rooftop deck. DC9 1940 Ninth St. NW, Washington, DC

All drinks are two-for-one between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. every day, whether you order a $6 beer or a fancy $11 mojito made with fresh berries. Number Nine 1435 P St. NW, Washington, DC

A Bethesda lobster shack offers a fantastic daily seafood happy hour: $10 for a heap of fried whole-belly clams and a canned microbrew of your choice. Freddy's Lobster and Clams 4869 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD

Take $2 off all regular draft prices (some special beers may not be included). All rail drinks are $5. Iron Horse Tap Room 507 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC

All beers, rail drinks and wines by the glass are $5 every day, whether you're on the sunny patio or at the classy bar. Smith Commons 1245 H St. NE, Washington, DC