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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Plan now for Spooky Szn: After-hours museum events, ghost tours, and a trip through an embassy's haunted forest: wapo.st/4yAInuD Zombie runs, costumed 5Ks and other autumnal races: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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Have a scary amount of fun during Halloween events at museums and embassies

From an embassy’s haunted forest to a museum’s after-hours ghost tours, these aren’t your average costume parties.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Reminder: There are only six days left to vote for the top sports bar in the D.C. area. See the finalists and cast your vote here: wapo.st/46LfVKn

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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area

What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cast your vote (and tell us why) here: wapo.st/46LfVKn You must vote on The Post's website, as comments on this post do not count as votes. (2/2)

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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area

What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reminder: You have 10 more days to vote for the D.C. area's best sports bar. The finalists are: The Admiral Caddies on Cordell Dirty Water First Down Franklin Hall Ireland's Four Courts The Irish Channel Ivy & Coney The Muni Walters Sports Bar (1/2)

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Why would Heaven Hill distill at a Seagram's plant?

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In a perfect world, they'd go back to distilling Lord Calvert and Ron Rico. Now THAT would be a tasting room.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In not-exactly-shocking news, Guinness is shuttering the Halethorpe Open Gate Brewery on Nov. 1. The brewery ceased commercial production back in June 2023, moving brewing of Baltimore Blonde to NY, but kept the taproom open. That apparently wasn't enough of a draw.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My live music tip of the week: Up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Laci Kaye Booth is playing Desert 5 Spot's anniversary party tonight. Next week, she's opening a couple of dates for Ella Langley.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Once again, this weekend is jam-packed. • Oktoberfests, including racing dachshunds • Street fests in Vienna, Takoma Park, Union Market, Del Rey • Fall festivals for kids and adults • Annapolis Pride Parade • Spooky season begins Gift link: wapo.st/4dhc63k

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The 40 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Dachshunds race at the Wharf, fall parties bring seasonal flavor, and street festivals take over Vienna, Alexandria, Union Market and Takoma Park.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Your finalists for the D.C. area's best sports bar: The Admiral Caddies on Cordell Dirty Water First Down Franklin Hall Ireland's Four Courts The Irish Channel Ivy & Coney The Muni Walters Sports Bar Cast your vote (and tell us why) here: wapo.st/46LfVKn

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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area

What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The nominations are in, and you can now vote for the top sports bar in the D.C. area. The short list is here: wapo.st/46LfVKn Reminder: If you didn't nominate a bar in the first round, please don't complain to me about your favorite bar not being included.

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Vote for the best sports bar in the D.C. area

What matters most: Giant screens, drink specials, wings or rowdy fans?

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This weekend, celebrate: • The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s 10th anniversary • Festivals dedicated, to blues, folk and jazz • Theatre Week • The 50th anniversary of ‘Roots’ • Fiesta DC • Arts festivals • Oktoberfest • Touching big trucks Gift link: wapo.st/4rrEcyu

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The 42 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

A packed weekend brings cultural festivals, outdoor concerts, Theatre Week and the anniversary of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last chance: Nominations for the D.C. area's best sports bar close TODAY. Please tell us about your favorite place to watch a game, and what makes it your go-to choice. Reminder: If you don't nominate, you don't get to complain about the finalists. wapo.st/4yQPTRV

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oktoberfest gets underway tonight (well, in the DMV anyway): Dacha taps a ceremonial keg tapping at 5:30, with a performance by "Queen of Oktoberfest" Manuela Horn. Wunder Garten has a ceremonial tapping at 7, with a band and DJ. Fair Winds Brewing taps Nautifest. Read more: wapo.st/4xyv64D

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The 46 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

A busy fall weekend is packed with street festivals, kid-friendly parties and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There is TOO MUCH to do this weekend: • Oktoberfest • Street fests (H St, Sawasdee, Hyattsville) • Cultural fests (Celebrate Africa, Chuseok) • Kid fests (LoC, Lincoln's Cottage, Brookside Gardens) • NoMa mural fest • Anacostia museum's birthday • Much, much more. Gift link: wapo.st/4xyv64D

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The 46 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

A busy fall weekend is packed with street festivals, kid-friendly parties and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tonight is the first Monday Night Football game of 2026. And if you're heading out to watch it somewhere, tell us: What's the best sports bar in the D.C. area? Use this gift link to tell us about your favorite place to catch a game: wapo.st/4iUV3rf

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Tell The Post: What’s your favorite D.C.-area sports bar?

The Post is looking for the D.C. area's best sports bars, and we need your help.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Festival season is underway. This weekend: • Adams Morgan Day • Art All Night • Rosslyn and Silver Spring jazz fests • Outdoor art fairs • Arts Alive! • Early Oktoberfests • Panda birthday party • Annapolis Songwriters Festival Gift link: wapo.st/4cDpize

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The 42 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Festival season gets underway with Adams Morgan Day, a pair of jazz festivals, outdoor art shows, Oktoberfest and a giant birthday party.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

But anyway, the polls are open. Please use the submission form on The Post's website to tell us about your favorite sports bar, rather than threading here. I want to make sure we count every vote.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

When we asked readers to help us crown D.C.'s best dive bar, we received hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes. You can read the results here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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The D.C. area’s 12 best dive bars, ranked by experts (you!)

More than 1,400 of you voted. Now it’s time to pull up a stool, settle in and see the results.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What's your favorite D.C. area sports bar? We're asking readers to share their go-to places to watch games, whether that's because of big screens, great wings, or championship-level vibes. You've got two weeks to nominate your spot. Read more here: wapo.st/4iUV3rf

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Tell The Post: What’s your favorite D.C.-area sports bar?

The Post is looking for the D.C. area's best sports bars, and we need your help.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 08/09/2026

Breaking news: Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III is retiring as President Trump fights to reshape the institution. Bunch, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision.

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Smithsonian chief to retire as Trump fights to reshape the institution

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said President Donald Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision and vowed to defend the institution’s independence until he leaves.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11: See artifacts up close at museums, attend discussions among experts or catch a musical about the unity that followed the tragedy. wapo.st/46h8oCT

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D.C.-area events commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11

See artifacts up close at museums, attend discussions among experts or catch a musical about the unity that followed the tragedy.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

No one from Maryland would actually pick Old Bay over JO.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ah, that glorious time of year when you walk into a sports-ish bar on a Thursday night and the screens choices are Colorado-GT, Illinois-UAB, and Utah-Idaho.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Long weekend plans: • Say farewell to Basquiat, Banksy and a Butter Cow • Celebrate Beyoncé's birthday • Explore the DC State Fair • Enjoy 500+ artists at Glen Echo • The circus comes to the Mall • Outdoor festivals, movies and dance parties Gift link: wapo.st/4xBjWg7

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The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Enjoy outdoor movies, concerts and dance parties; celebrate Beyonce’s birthday; and see exhibits before they leave D.C. museums.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Smithsonian has decided to house the National Museum of the American Latino in the historic Arts and Industries building on the National Mall, rather than building a new facility. The decision does not require congressional approval. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And because a good drink can be just as important as a good meal, Elazar, Emily and I wrote about 5 essential cocktails, too. Gift link: wapo.st/4qEEotQ

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Our 5 favorite cocktails in D.C.

A savory martini, refreshing frozen rum drink and unusual wine-and-a-shot combo represent the best of the D.C. bar scene.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Food team spent the last few months dining around the D.C. region to compile a new list of the area's 40 most essential dishes. The results, and mouth-watering photos, are finally here. Gift link: wapo.st/4wPgxct

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The 40 essential dishes of D.C.

These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the delicious, diverse dining scene in and around D.C.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

To do: • Remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry with sing-alongs, movies and karaoke • Celebrate 50 years of roller skating in Anacostia • Get outside with movies, music and square dancing • Explore art fairs • Sample international festivals Gift link: wapo.st/4xocNzF

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The 35 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrate a beloved roller skating rink, remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, or head to parks for movies, music and square dancing.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Bringing back this masterful 20-year-old profile of Dolly, written by Josh du Lac on the occasion of the Kennedy Center Honors: wapo.st/3USSjkc You can feel her personality jumping off the page. Just too many stellar quotes to pull.

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Five for the Show

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Weekend plans: • Live music returns to Carter Barron • National Parks Week events • Washington Folk Festival • ‘New Jack City’ on the Mall • Kites and foam for kids • Remembering Aaliyah • Improvapalooza • Crabs! Gift link: wapo.st/45CLWUA

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The 30 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrate the Godfather of Go-Go, hear music from around the world, explore national parks and watch movies on the National Mall.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The breakout news: The Penya Barcelonista Washington DC, the official Barcelona supporters group, has moved to Cantina El Rey in Navy Yard.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

As the Premier League returns, so does the guide to the top soccer bars in the D.C. area. New this year: Where to follow the players you fell in love with during the World Cup. Gift link: wapo.st/4qszwrV

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Breaking down the best soccer bars in the D.C. area

Whether you fell in love with the game during the World Cup or have been following soccer for years, here’s where to watch the top teams and players.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Authors, bookstore owners, BookTok influencers and other booklovers share their favorite places to read in public in D.C.: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... How to make the most of the National Book Festival on Saturday: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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The best reading spots in D.C., from bookstores to the ballpark

Bookstore owners, influencers, literary agents and readerly types share their favorite places to turn a few pages.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Between September and June, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform at six venues around the D.C. area -- none of which is the Kennedy Center. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

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National Symphony Orchestra announces season outside the Kennedy Center

The centerpiece orchestra announced its season months later than usual, at venues away from its longtime home.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Things to do around D.C.: • Eating contests and monster trucks at county fairs • Ride a beloved miniature train • Bookstore Romance Day • Outdoor concerts and movies • African Diaspora film fest • Sidewalk and vintage sales • Dinosaur Fest • ALX restaurant week Gift link: wapo.st/4i7CZd2

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The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Explore a county fair, celebrate romance novels, sample Asian street food, or ride a miniature train that has charmed generations of locals.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

For me, there's nothing better than drinks and a breeze next to the water. At these 8 D.C. waterfront happy hours, you'll find beers as low as $2 or $3, and cocktails for $10 or less. Bonus: One of them starts pouring at noon on Fridays. Gift link: wapo.st/3TYekO7

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The best waterfront happy hours in D.C.

There’s nothing better than enjoying views and the breeze next to the water — unless you’re getting discounted food and drinks, too.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I absolutely loved Fonta Flora's Doom Tree, a Kölsch-ish lager brewed with elderflowers and a kiss of lemon zest. Incredibly refreshing, unlike Hoptimum.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If you absolutely have to drink an IPA on National IPA Day, I suggest going pedal to the metal with Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. A triple IPA with a thick, malty body overloaded with stickiest-of-the-icky hops, it's also a hefty 11% ABV. In DC, it's on tap at ChurchKey.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Things to do in and around D.C.: • Sunflower Spectacular • Outdoor movies • Diving dogs on a dock • MD's biggest crab feast • SneakerCon • Japanese monsters • Arlington County Fair • Clothing and CD/vinyl swaps • Much more! Gift link: wapo.st/4wLaTcn

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The 30 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Explore fields of sunflowers, catch one last outdoor movie, stuff yourself at an all-you-can-eat crab feast, and watch water-loving dogs leap off of docks.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I have been reading Brooklyn Vegan (admittedly on and off) for two decades. I can’t see how these layoffs are good for anyone who loves music. pitchfork.com/story/brookl...

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BrooklynVegan, Alt Press Hit With Mass Layoffs

Music publications Revolver and Goldmine have also been gutted by owners Veeps and Live Nation

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Bill, I’ll bring some “vintage” Savor bottles. It’ll be like the last night of Meridian Pint all over again.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Clock Tower at the Waldorf Astoria hotel – formerly known as the Old Post Office – quietly reopened this month, bringing back one of the most scenic views of D.C. Gift link: wapo.st/4cfSoEr

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A historic clock tower reopens, with one of the best views of D.C.

After an extended closure, the observation deck above the Waldorf Astoria — formerly the Old Post Office Pavilion and the Trump International Hotel — is open to visitors.

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