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A specialhappy hour menu features half-pound burgers, wings and chili con queso. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant 1652 K St. NW, Washington, DC

Margaritas and Cuba Libres are $3; Sol and Tecate beers are $2.50 and Dos Equis and Corona are $4, making them a bargain accompaniment to the Mexican street-food-style dishes coming out of the kitchen. Mama Chuy 2620 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Ceiba offers all of its signature drinks for $5 Monday through Saturday if you visit before or after dinner. Ceiba 701 14th St. NW, Washington, DC

Get half-price beer, wine and cocktails after work every weekday, plus a menu of $5 appetizers. On Monday and Tuesday nights, the deal is offered again from 9 to midnight. Sign of the Whale 1825 M St. NW, Washington, DC

For those who live a bit closer to Maryland, the Tuesday night jam sessions at Takoma Station Tavern are your answer for weeknight jazz. The historic music venue has hosted the weekly sessions since October 2010, with a rotating roster of musicians led by bass player Raymond Magic and emceed by Takoma Station's own Lydia Williams. Takoma Station Tavern 6914 Fourth St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-829-1999

A relaxed night of free music, featuring local band Lucky Dub. Tryst Coffeehouse and Bar 2459 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

A quiz night best suited to those who want to hang out with their friends, whether they get to play trivia or not. Jimmy's Old Town Tavern 697 Spring St., Herndon, VA

An old-school Irish pub quiz rewards the winning team with a $50 gift card. While you play, nachos are half-price and Heineken and Newcastle are $3 each. Ri-Ra 4931 Elm St., Bethesda, MD

Jackson-Jarvis's "Markings" reflect the stories shown in the shapes and structures of nature. Luttwak's "When Nature Takes Over" is a painted metal sculpture resembling the vines that have taken over the house's tennis court, out of use since 1994. Kreeger Museum 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW, Washington, DC | 202-338-3552

Happy Hour, which runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to close on weekdays, includes $5 cocktails, wine and draft beers. District Commons 2200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC