From the knotty pine paneling to the cement floor, most of the legendary dive bar has been restored as regulars remember it.

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Treat yourself to pastries and coffee: Several new bakeries and cafes opened in February

The Hirshhorn's new lobby, designed by Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, includes a Dolcezza coffee bar.

Cocktail garnishes are a waste. These bartenders want to do something about it.

From mint sprays to Trash Gimlets, D.C. bars are being creative about substituting garnishes and finding ways to reuse them.

8 surprising places to see free movies around D.C.

Shelling out $13 to $15 every time you want to see a film can leave a dent in your wallet. Thankfully, there's plenty of free cinema to be seen around D.C.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “The Big Lebowski” with interactive screenings, drink specials and a costume contest.

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"Let Me Break You Up” is like "The Newlywed Game," but with bigger consequences.

The popular bar opens Thursday with tens of thousands of paper blossoms, a room full of butterflies and a mural of a Japanese streetscape next to a 10-foot-tall animatronic Godzilla.

Watch hip-hop dancer Lil Buck, ballerina Sara Mearns, the string quartet Brooklyn Rider and composer Caroline Shaw redefine the art form at “DEMO by Damian Woetzel: Now.”

A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art features 125 photographs by Virginia native Sally Mann, including previously unseen works.

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Alexander Strain found his day job, in social work, reflected in this play about depression, “Every Brilliant Thing.”

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In a town or city with a robust scene, the concertgoers become stakeholders in the culture.

Spring is almost here: The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off March 20.

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See Little Big Town, Jeezy, Lil Xan, and Wade Bowen live.

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Her musical monologue “My Vessel” comes to the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Washington-area native Kelela brings her futuristic R&B to the 9:30 Club for a homecoming show.

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Sample spicy Tibetan-style momo or traditional Chinese steamed dumplings at these newcomers.

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