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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

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

Evolution Brewing Company is bringing bushels of blue crabs and six draft beers from Salisbury to Adams Morgan for a special Beer Week crab feast. D.C.'s 3 Stars Brewing Company offers two beers of its own. The $45 ticket covers unlimited drafts and crabs. Smoke and Barrel 2471 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

In this program, kids can learn different ways our ancestors were able to make a spark. Best for ages 6 to 12. Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD | 301-962-1480

A mere 17 years after its distorted debut, the D.C. indie rock band returns with a cleaner, more considered sound. With Deathfix and SUn Wolf. Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

Sample beers from Colorado's Avery, Boulder, Breckenridge, New Belgium and Oskar Blues breweries -- including some very rare selections -- and pair them with a barbecue of Colorado lamb. Black Squirrel 2427 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

Children and their favorite stuffed animal or doll are invited to a tea complete with a story called "Language of the Fans." Weems-Botts Museum 300 W. Duke St., Dumfries, VA | 703-221-2218

The late Chuck Brown’s annual birthday concerts at the 9:30 Club were epic. The hours-long shows featured Brown, of course, but also a cavalcade of go-go stars performing to pay homage to the Godfather. This Saturday’s concert should blow the roof off the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in a similar fashion. In addition to Brown’s longtime backing band, the Original Soul Searchers, the bill includes a who’s who of go-go groups: Trouble Funk, Hot Cold Sweat, E.U., Backyard Band, Junkyard Bard and Suttle Thoughts. Brown’s daughter KK is among the hosts. Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, Washington, DC