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Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins. Bistrot Lepic 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-333-0111

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, this band has its roots in jazz groups that have been playing in bars around Arlington and Falls Church since the 1970s. The group has made St. Elmo's its home since 1998. St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-739-9268

Friday and Saturday late nights are given over to zydeco and R&B, but Wednesday through Saturday, starting around 6:30 p.m., the sounds of brass ring through the second-floor lounge. Bayou 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-223-6941

No need to travel to the beach to enjoy some mini golf action: for the rest of the summer, the National Building Museum will be turned into a putting green with holes designed by local architecture firms. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

A rooftop pool party with free food, frozen drinks and incredible sunset views. Doubletree Bethesda Hotel 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD

Every Thursday night, the Reef offers delicious -- and weird -- frozen concoctions in its first-floor bar. The Reef 2446 18th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-518-3800

A sexy bar and lounge offers top-notch sushi and drink specials after work. Even better: The deals run until 8 p.m. Oya Restaurant & Lounge 777 9th St. NW, Washington, DC

The popular alfresco bar is most popular on weekends, but weekday afternoons bring smaller crowds and cheaper drinks. New York Avenue Beach Bar 645 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-656-9229

Tiki drinks flow at the Passenger every Tuesday night. The Passenger 1021 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC

Can't get enough of tiki drinks? Tryst hosts a weekly Tiki Tuesday party. Tryst Coffeehouse and Bar 2459 18th St. NW, Washington, DC