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An evening with Smithsonian National Zoo keepers, scientists and vets watching cheetah cubs. Includes food and beverages. National Zoological Park - Smithsonian Institution 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-4456

Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-337-4141

When the Bier Baron took over the landmark Brickskeller beer bar, they inherited the previous owners' large stash of rare and aged bottles. They're cracking them open -- including multiple bottles of Anchor's Old Foghorn, dating back to 1991 -- at a special tasting party. Bier Baron 1523 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC

Hill Country 410 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-556-2050

Wheeler gives a presentation on the life of Jim Thorpe. National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

New Belgium takes over all over the Country Club's taps at a special happy hour. Start practicing your putting: A limited-edition Fat Tire cruiser bike is up for grabs during a special hole-in-one challenge. H Street Country Club 1335 H St. NE, Washington, DC

The Brookland-based brewery marks its first year in business at Penn Social, a cavernous new bar that's home to 40 taps and numerous games, including Skee-ball, shuffleboard and giant Jenga. The anniversary party features four Chocolate City beers for $5 each, including the El Segundo Saison. DJ Benny C provides dance tunes all night. Penn Social 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC

DC Brau has been busy collaborating with brewers far and near in the past year, and the trailblazing District brewery is set to unveil three new beers during D.C. Beer Week. On Friday, ChurchKey hosts the first kegs of Embers of the Deceased, a hoppy smoked-wheat ale called a graetzer, which was popular in Prussia until the early part of the 20th century. It's brewed with Bluejacket Brewery, which will open in Southeast Washington next year. Sixteen DC Brau beers will be on tap and cask all night. Birch & Barley and ChurchKey 1337 14th. St. NW, Washington, DC

The Red Palace 1212 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-399-3201

9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930