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The exhibit examines civic attempts to recover, clean up, re-imagine or engineer urban rivers for community access and use. Based on research on the history, public use and attitudes toward the Anacostia River and its watershed and on review of urban developments in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Louisville, London and Shanghai, the exhibition opens on the museum's 45th anniversary. Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC | 202-633-4820

A survey of how dramatically women's fashions changed from the 1890s to the 1920s. National Headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution 1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-879-3241

This exhibit looks at slavery in modern society as it compares with Abraham Lincoln's time. Lincoln Cottage at the Soldiers' Home Rock Creek Church Road NW and Upshur Street NW, Washington, DC | 202-829-0436

The exhibition explores the impact of story through visual narratives created by more than 30 artists using embroidery, diorama, sculpture, film, graffiti and even PostSecret confession. American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD | 410-244-1900

Donated to the museum in 2005, the collection features unique and rare works of traditional African art from throughout sub-Saharan Africa National Museum of African Art - Smithsonian Institution 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-4600

A career retrospective of Rafael Guastavino, Sr., who designed some of America's most breathtaking public spaces in late-19th and early-20th century America. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

Seven portraits of women who figured prominently during and after the American Revolution. National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

The etchings, watercolors and small oil paintings underscore the immediacy of James McNeill Whistler's quick impressions of London's Chelsea neighborhood from 1863 to his death. Together, the works form a panorama of Chelsea in the 1880s. Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Tako Sushi's happy hour mixes cheap beer and delicious sushi and other Japanese snacks. Tako Grill 7756 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD

Exhibit about life in a town occupied by the military, with biographical sketches of locals caught in the conflict, historical photos, artifacts and maps of wartime Alexandria Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA | 703-746-4994