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Head to the Library of Congress for happy hour before feasting on some Japanese-Italian fusion fare for dinner!

Here's your plan for happy hour at the Library of Congress followed by Wafu Italian dinner

Secret Happy Hour Spot: Library of Congress 🍸

Unwind with happy hour snacks and drinks while soaking in live music and stunning architecture at the Library of Congress.

Happy Hour Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Free timed passes are required for entry and released 30 days in advance 📆 reserve your timed pass here: https://loc.usedirect.com/LOC/
• Try and arrive a bit early - lines for security screening may cause delays in entry ⏱️

💪 Pro tips
• The Main Reading Room is a must-see, and if you ever want to work or study there, all you need is a reader identification card 📚 find out how to get one here https://www.loc.gov/rr/readerregistration.html 

Enjoy happy hour at the Library of Congress! 

Enjoy Wafu Italian fusion dining at Tonari, featuring a special five-course dinner during Restaurant Week and a unique dessert-tasting menu on select days.

Fine Dining

✅ Before you go
• Tonari is open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM - 10 PM, and Sunday from 5 PM - 9 PM ⏱️
• Make a reservation here 📆 https://www.opentable.com/r/tonari-washington-dc?corrid=9dc36792-d926-425d-94fb-731b952b7184&avt=eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjowLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ&p=2&sd=2023-08-30T19%3A00%3A00 

💪 Pro tips
• August 28 - September 10 is Summer Restaurant Week! Tonari will only offer a $55 five-course menu inspired by The Bear 🐻 check it out here https://media-cdn.getbento.com/accounts/05f61aa34e61c8d25e40c51644bcfd73/media/Q0Uq9d1QzKPPXJkqNwiX_RW-8.30.23.pdf 
• Their regular dinner menu will return after Summer Restaurant Week 🍕 
• If you love dessert, they offer a five-course dessert-tasting menu and dessert cocktails every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 🍰 learn more about it here https://www.tonaridc.com/hole-in-the-wall-dessert-tasting-menu/

Get dinner at Tonari!

Head to the Library of Congress for drinks before enjoying DC’s only Wafu

The library's Thomas Jefferson Building is open

for extended hours every Thursday evening,

from 5 to 8 PM, for Live! At The Library. 

with happy hour snacks and drinks for purchase, while

listening to amazing live music, and taking in

the striking beauty and architecture of the Great Hall.

Immerse yourself in the library's many exhibits,

including my favorite, Thomas Jefferson's library.

It's made up of hundreds of rare and special books, including one from 1506!

Don't leave before experiencing the library's grand Main Reading

Room, which is usually reserved for credentialed researchers only.

It's one of DC’s most beautiful spaces, and

being here honestly gives big National Treasure vibes.

Once you've built up your appetite, it's time for dinner at Tonari

means “Japanese style” and it's used to

express Japanese characteristics and taste in food.

it's perfect for sharing because you'll just want to try it all.

I suggest any of their pizzas and you really can't

go wrong with any of their pasta dishes either,

So share this plan with your happy hour crew for next Thursday - cheers!

Every summer, the Marine Corps hosts a weekly Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial). The parade includes musical performances by "The Commandant's Own," the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. 

FREE US Marine Corps Summer Sunset Parade! 🌅

Catch the US Marine Corps Sunset Parade with live music and stunning precision drills at the Iwo Jima Memorial every Tuesday evening in summer.

Military Parade Show

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information: joyraft.com/event/sunset-parade-at-marine-corps-memorial-arlington-1019397
• Last one is August 5th for the 2025 summer season 

💪 Pro tips
• Metro to Rosslyn station and arrive early to grab your spots! 
• Bring bug spray, chairs, and picnic blankets! 

Attend the FREE US Marine Corps Sunset Parade on Tuesdays each summer! 

Don't miss this summer tradition that is completely free to attend.

The Marine Corps sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Rosslyn,

Arlington is one of the most unique summer events in the DC area.

The parade takes place on Tuesday evenings through the late spring and summer,

and there is one more parade for the Summer.

The ceremony features the commandment's own US Marine drum and

Bugle Corps and the US Marine Corps silent drill platoon,

Be sure to metro here and arrive early to see these unique performances.

Here's your plan for exploring a free farmers market with fun events and adorable Highland cows.  
Watch the video 👇

Mooooove on over to the National Mall, where there is a FREE week long farmers market from August 3rd through the 8th! 

FREE Market w. Cows on the National Mall!🐄

Visit the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall for free family activities, fun events, and meet Highland cows on select dates.

Farmers Market Visit

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information for the farmers market: https://www.usda.gov/gafm

💪 Pro tips
• Two highland cows from Black Rock Farm in Maryland will be on the National Mall! The confirmed dates and times for the cows are: Sunday, August 3rd from 4-6 PM and Thursday, August 7th from 4-8 PM. https://www.instagram.com/blackrock_farm?igsh=anAzdXVrNHBqeWNh
• Follow @usdagov on Instagram for more info and updates on the event: https://www.instagram.com/usdagov?igsh=MW5meWR3NWhndGl4MQ==

Visit the Great American Farmers Market with fun events and highland cows! 

where there's a week-long farmers' market from August 3rd through August 8th.

It's National Farmers Market Week and the

Great American Farmers Market will unite farmers,

and producers to showcase American agriculture.

there will be two Highland cows on the National Mall this Sunday,

August 3rd from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursday,

August 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. All the information is in the details below.

Here's your plan for savoring a unique Vietnamese and Louisiana fusion tasting menu at Moon Rabbit. Watch the video 👇

This is my favorite new restaurant in DC and you can book a res August 18-30 for Restaurant Week to try their prix-fixe tasting menu for only $65! 

Vietnamese & Louisiana Fusion Tasting Menu

Savor inventive Vietnamese-Louisiana fusion with standout mochi beignets and a creative prix-fixe tasting menu at Moon Rabbit in Edgewood, DC.

Fine dining dinner

✅ Before you go
• Grab your res here: https://www.moonrabbitdc.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Don't skip dessert! 
• Our favorites were the mochi beignets with freshwater eel and the sweet potato gnocchi

Enjoy dinner at Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

I just found my favorite new restaurant in DC.

known for its Vietnamese cuisine fused with the chef's Louisiana upbringing,

makes for such an amazing fine dining experience.

The presentation of everything here was incredible.

and won the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award,

You cannot skip the mochi beignets with freshwater

eel or this sweet potato and crab gnocchi.

Summer Restaurant Week is coming up on August 18th,

where you can try this tasting menu for only $65.

Here's your plan for enjoying a fun, instructor-led painting class with wine and tasty snacks. Watch the video 👇

Switch up your usual date night routine and get creative with a fun sip and paint event! You'll head to an instructor led class, where you can learn how to create your own painting step by step and have lots of fun in the process. You'll also get to sip on some of your favorite wine or drinks and food at the class!

Sip and Paint Classes around DC!🎨🍷

Join Sip and Paint DC at Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe for a fun, instructor-led painting class while enjoying drinks and pastries in downtown Washington, DC.

Sip and Paint

✅ Before you go
• Book an upcoming class: https://sipandpaintdc.com/all-events/

💪 Pro tips
• They also offer private events and team-building events! https://sipandpaintdc.com
• Follow @sipandpaintdc on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/sipandpaintdc?igsh=YTNiZGh4dTE1dHRy

Sign up for your fun experience with Sip and Paint DC!  

Switch up your usual date night routine and get

creative with the fun sip and paint event.

You'll head to an instructor led class where you can learn how to create

your own paintings step by step and have lots of fun in the process.

You'll sip on wine and snack on your favorite food during the class.

Sign up for your experience with Sip and Paint DC.

They're a mobile paint and sip company that

hosts events and classes all over Washington DC.

Our class was at Good Company Doughnuts and cafe,

and even a discounted bottle of wine to share.

I love that their matcha wasn't too sweet here.

The instructor went step by step to lead us through the painting of

a lady with a red umbrella in front of the US Capitol.

I love that our painting included a DC element in it.

Our instructor moved at a good pace and was

able to answer our questions throughout the class.

My fiance literally painted me in this class and it was super cute.

Sign up for your sip and paint DC experience soon.