Fans can catch the Roots daily on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” but little compares to the energy they bring to a live stage. See them Thursday at the Fillmore Silver Spring.

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Highlights

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Washington for $50 or less

Ring in 2018 at one of these festive — and affordable — parties across Washington.

The best things to see, eat, drink and do in December

This month includes everything from fancy cocktail parties, such as the Repeal Day Ball, to festive holiday sing-alongs.

Going shopping? Here’s where to eat near Washington’s retail hubs.

Don't let the holiday rush get you down: These restaurants offer a place to eat up and rest your feet.

The first bricks and mortar location of Arepa Zone recently opened on 14th Street with a lineup of arepas and patacones.

A water-skiing Santa Claus headlines a holiday weekend full of festive events.

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Go ice skating on the Watergate Hotel’s rooftop, and warm up with dim-sum brunch in front of the fire.

Don't want to deal with expensive parties? Try one of these free celebrations with DJs, drink specials and complimentary midnight toasts.

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We sampled biscuits from the likes of Popeyes, Burger King and Chick-fil-A in search of the flakiest, butteriest, most flavorful one.

The Maryland native brings her upbeat songbook to Touche Supper Club on Dec. 27.

As the temperature drops, these newcomers offer the perfect excuse to cozy up to the bar.

If you'd rather leave the house on Christmas, consider these outings for dinner, drinks and a show.

$20 DINER | Readers have etiquette questions. We have answers, including about tipping at counters.

Get your holiday beer fix at the Sovereign, which will be tapping seasonal Belgian and Belgian-style ales and collecting winter clothes to donate to the Georgetown Ministry Center.

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  • Perspective

On opening day, lines for hoagies snaked around the store, and it took one Washington Post reporter 34 minutes to get his chicken parm sandwich.

Visit Mount Vernon after dark for tours, fireworks and hot chocolate around a bonfire.

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The real-life couple play friends in the musical, now at the Kennedy Center.

Check out the Dark Side Bar, catch an exhibition at the Anacostia Arts Center and more.

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