The National Symphony Orchestra brings symphonic music to unlikely venues — think churches, bars, museums — as part of its NSO In Your Neighborhood program.

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8 new restaurants to try around Washington

Make these newcomers your dining-out New Year's resolution.

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.

Seylou Bakery and Mill bakes loaves with such grains as buckwheat, millet and sorghum, all of which are milled on site.

See the bands Ex Hex; Spoon; Nadastrom; and Tank and the Bangas.

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The final weekend of 2017 includes Ex Hex at the Black Cat and the Park at 14th's 10th anniversary.

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An Italian food hall, a bigger Spy Museum, “Hamilton” and a new stadium for D.C. United.

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We look back at the dining, drinking and entertainment happenings that defined Washington’s last 12 months.

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Seeing the new year through a creative lens

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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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Fried chicken, Pakistani stews, Chinese dry pots, barbecue and more: The Washington area’s top affordable meals come in a variety of flavors.

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.

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