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Genre and landscape paintings capture the transformative impact of the war. Pieces by Winslow Homer, Eastman Johnson, Frederic Church and Sanford Gifford anchor the exhibit, which includes 59 paintings and 18 vintage photographs. Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

The Freer Gallery's Peacock Room, designed by James McNeill Whistler, will get a makeover to appear as it did in 1908, when it was the dining room of museum-founder Charles Lang Freer. Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-4880

A temporary, two-dimensional work by the Baltimore-based street artist will be installed in one of BMA's newly created architectural spaces. Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD | 443-573-1700

At the St. Regis, happy hour involves a champagne bottle, a sword and free drinks. St. Regis Hotel 923 16th St. NW, Washington, DC

Ford's Theatre 511 10th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-347-4833

Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771

Produced by area teenagers in conjunction with museum staff, this exhibition feature photographs and writings documenting Washington's Anacostia neighborhood. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

Timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of her disappearance, this one-room exhibition will bring together a selection of portraits of Earhart in all artistic mediums. National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

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