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LOCALSInsider advice on
where to eat, drink, shop, and relax
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
What to do and where to do it from Memorial Day
to Labor Day
TAKE A SIPFresh and fizzy
with cucumber bitters from El Guapo Bitters
in NOLA
PACK YOUR BAG
Summer style essentials for Southern ladies and gents
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JP FETHERSTON
I HIT HAPPY HOUR AT Eat the Rich
after 11 p.m. $1 oysters and a
cheap Natty Bo and Old
Overholt shot do the job.
etrbar.com
A LOCAL RESTAURANT TOTALLY
WORTH THE BUZZ IS The Red Hen.
The food is excellent and
unfussy, and the wine list is
expertly curated. theredhendc
.com
I’D BEAR A BRAIN FREEZE FOR a
milk shake from Trickling
Springs Creamery in Union
Market. Their shakes are
seriously thick, and seriously
good. tricklingspringscreamery
.com
I ESCAPE SUMMER RAINSTORMS AT
Showtime Lounge. This
former barbershop-turned-
bar feels like it’s been there
for 50 years. It reminds me
of New Orleans dives, which
makes me think of sweating
over a cool drink. 113 Rhode
Island Ave NW.
I’M DAY-TRIPPING TO Topping,
Virginia, to visit Merroir.
It’s a restaurant on the
Rappahannock River Oyster
Company’s farm, overlooking
the mouth of the Rappahan-
nock. rroysters.com
FOR THE PERFECT SUNDAY DRIVE GO
west. Head out to the Virginia
Blue Ridge, or up into the
panhandle of Maryland.
THE BEST PLACE TO SOAK IN THE SUN
IS an urban beer garden. Get
to either Dacha in Shaw or
Garden District (gardendistrict
dc.com) at 4 or 5 p.m. to beat
the rush, drink some German
beers, people watch, and get
a bit of late-afternoon sun.
I’D CATCH THE SUNSET AT The
National Mall. Sitting there,
watching the sun go down
behind the Lincoln Memorial,
is quietly spectacular.
I SCOUR THE FARM STANDS AT
Bloomingdale Farmer’s
Market. It’s not huge, but it
has great, honest producers
from around the region.
I’M DRINKING like it’s my job.
More to the point, I’m
drinking anything that
2 Birds 1 Stone’s Adam
Bernbach makes, because
the drinks he creates are
infuriatingly great. 2birds
1stonedc.com
I’M PICNICKING AT Rock Creek
Park. It’s a little slice of the
countryside in the middle of
the District.
BAR MANAGER AT SOUTHERN EFFICIENCY, @JPFETHERSTON
LISTEN TO THE LOCALS
All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.
MAY 26 - 28 NATIONALS VS. MARLINSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
MAY 30 -JUNE 1 NATIONALS VS. RANGERSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
MAY 3 1 D.C. UNITED VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITYSoccer at RFK Stadium. $35.80 and up; ticketmaster.com
MAY 3 1 - JUNE 1 GREEN FESTIVAL Vegan and vegetarian cooking demos, eco-friendly products on display, and live music in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. $10 and up; greenfestivals.org
MAY 3 1 - JUNE 1 VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Wine tastings and chef demos at Bull Run Park in Virginia. $30 and up; vintagevirginia.com
NIGHT’S DREAMKennedy Center. $25 and up;
kennedy-center.org
JUNE 7 D.C. UNITED VS. COLUMBUS CREWSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70
and up; ticketmaster.com
JUNE 1 7 - 18 NATIONALS VS. ASTROSNationals Park. $10 and up;
washington.nationals.mlb.com
JUNE 3 - 5 BOSTON BALLET A performance with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. $25 and up; kennedy-center.org
JUNE 3 - 5 NATIONALS VS. PHILLIES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JUNE 3 -8 WEST SIDE STORY The classic tale of the Jets and the Sharks comes to life at The National Theatre. $48 and up; thenationaldc.org
JUNE 4 -6 GUIDED TOURS OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Honor our past with tours such as “Late 20th Century to the Present” and “Monu-ments and Memorials.” $8.75; arlingtoncemetery.org
JUNE 6 -8 BALANCHINE’S A MIDSUMMER
JUNE 1 9 - 22NATIONALS VS. BRAVES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JUNE 2 1 COMEDIAN JOHN PINETTE Warner Theatre. $52.25 and up; livenation.com
JUNE 2 1 - 22 SAFEWAY BARBECUE BATTLE A cook-off and tasting on D.C.’s historic Pennsylvania Avenue. $12 and up; bbqindc.com
JUNE 24 - 25 KATY PERRY The uber-popular pop singer performs at the Verizon Center. $41.10 and up; ticketmaster.com
JUNE 24 - 29 DC JAZZ FESTIVAL More than 125 different
KEY’S “STAR-SPANGLED BANNER” MANUSCRIPT
J UNE 1 4 - J ULY 6See a piece of American history on display at the National Museum of
American History. Free; americanhistory.si.edu
WASHINGTON, D.C.
WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO DO IT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY
All events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information.
performers take the stage in this annual event in venues across the city. dcjazzfest.org
JUNE 2 7 GINGER BAKER’S JAZZ CONFUSION Rock drummer Ginger Baker and his quartet perform at the Howard Theatre. $52.50 and up; ticketmaster.com
JUNE 28 D.C. UNITED VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FCSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com
JUNE 30 -JULY 2 NATIONALS VS. ROCKIES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JULY 4 NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADECelebrate the Fourth of July by joining thousands of other spectators for the annual D.C. parade around The National Mall. Free; july4thparade.com
JULY 4 SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVALLive music, dance perfor-mances, handmade crafts, cooking demonstrations, and storytelling on The National Mall. Free; festival.si.edu
JULY 4 CAPITOL FOURTH FESTIVALA concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and cannon fire by The United States Army Presidential
JULY 30 D.C. UNITED VS. TORONTO FCSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70
and up; ticketmaster.com
JULY 3 1 -AUGUST 3 NATIONALS VS. PHILLIES Nationals Park. $10 and up;
washington.nationals.mlb.com
AUGUST 5 - 7 NATIONALS VS. METS Nationals Park. $10 and up;
washington.nationals.mlb.com
AUGUST 1 5 - 1 7 NATIONALS VS. PIRATESNationals Park. $10 and up;
washington.nationals.mlb.com
AUGUST 1 7 ARCADE FIRE The indie rock band performs
at the Verizon Center. $42.10
and up; ticketmaster.com
Salute Battery on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. Free; pbs.org/capitolfourth
JULY 4 -6 NATIONALS VS. CUBSNationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JULY 7 -8 NATIONALS VS. ORIOLES Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JULY 18 - 20 NATIONALS VS. BREWERSNationals Park. $13 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
JULY 20 D.C. UNITED VS. CHIVAS USA Soccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster .com
JULY 23 NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS DAR Constitution Hall. $41.25 and up; ticketmaster.com
JULY 26 BILLY JOEL See the legendary rocker perform his greatest hits at Nationals Park. $99.50 and up; washington.nationals.mlb .com
JULY 26 -AUGUST 3 CITI OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. $14 and up; citiopentennis.com
AUGUST 1 7 D.C. UNITED VS. COLORADO RAPIDSSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com
AUGUST 18 - 2 1 NATIONALS VS. DIAMONDBACKS Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
AUGUST 22 - 24 NATIONALS VS. GIANTS Nationals Park. $10 and up; washington.nationals.mlb.com
AUGUST 3 1 D.C. UNITED VS. NEW YORK RED BULLSSoccer at RFK Stadium. $30.70 and up; ticketmaster.com
FIREWORKS ON THE NATIONAL MALL
J ULY 4 Launched from the Reflecting Pool,
bring your blanket and watch the fireworks light the sky over the Washington Monument. Free;
nps.gov/foju
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THE COOL DOWNNOLA’S EL GUAPO CUCUMBER
BITTERS ADD BOTANICAL NOTES TO THIS FRESH AND
FIZZY GIN-BASED DRINK
THE DRINK
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Bruise or crumple 1 fresh mint sprig in a cocktail shaker to release flavor. Add 3 Tbsp. gin (such as Bristow); let stand 2 minutes. Discard mint. Add 4 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, 4 1/2 tsp. simple syrup, and 6 dashes of cucumber bitters (such as El Guapo). Fill shaker with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 sec-onds). Strain into a 10-oz. glass, and top with dry Champagne. Garnish with a mint sprig or cucumber slices.
MAKES 1 SERVING
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FOR THE LADIESSUIT UP AND STAND OUT IN THESE STYLE ESSENTIALS JUST RIGHT FOR A SOUTHERN SUMMER
PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG
1 THE BAG: Leather accents add
weight to this woven cotton tote,
handmade in Atlanta. $125;
andovertrask.com
2 THE HAT: A crochet overlay gives a
feminine take to this baseball cap.
$85; proudmary.org
3 THE TOWEL: Supersoft towels that
are totally customizable. $50;
meandredesign.com
4 THE SUNGLASSES: The latest designs
from NOLA brand KREWE come in
sleek and stylish shapes. $185;
kreweduoptic.com
5 THE COVER-UP: A breezy beaded
tunic by the queen bee of beach
style. $138; lillypulitzer.com
6 THE SWIMSUIT: This bold red
Marysia suit is an Everything But
Water exclusive; pair with a skirt
after hours. $304; everythingbut
water.com
7 THE WRISTLET: This water-resistant
bag can afford to get a little wet.
$32; haydenreis.com
8 THE SHOES: Memory foam on the
Jasmine flip-flop makes trekking
around the coast feel like walking
on sunshine. $198; elaineturner.com
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FOR THE GENTSYOUR NEW MUST-HAVES FOR THE BEACH AND BEYOND—ALL MADE IN THE SOUTH
PACK THE PERFECT BEACH BAG
1 THE HAT: Southern Proper’s Frat Hat is meant to be worn in and dirtied up. $28; southernproper.com
2 THE OYSTER KNIFE: Whip out this heirloom-quality hammered Edisto knife and prepare to impress. $350; williamsknife.com
3 THE SHIRT: Made of 100% cotton and prewashed for fit and comfort, Southern Tide’s T-shirt is the only one you’ll need this summer. $34; southerntide.com
4 THE BAG: This sturdy MAKR backpack can stand up to any active adventure. $245; makr.com
5 THE TOWEL: Nashville’s Turkish-T Deck Bath Terry Towel is lightweight with a layer of terry to keep you dry. $80; taigan.com
6 THE TRUNKS: Lilly Pulitzer’s granddaughter designs these salmon-hued shorts. $125; strongboalt.com
7 THE SUNGLASSES: D.C.-based Panda makes sleek wooden frames. Profits from every pair go toward charity. $120; wearpanda.com
8 THE SANDALS: Atlanta’s Clay + Bros keeps things simple with a rubber sole and parachute-cord straps. $65; clayandbros.com
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