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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

Belt out your favorite Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton or Garth Brooks songs on stage in front of a band. Hill Country 410 Seventh 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

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

You'll find some of the cheapest drinks in Arlington on the Clarendon Ballroom's spacious rooftop deck. Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA