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Oktoberfest now

With beer, polka music and a huge patio, the Biergarten Haus brings a Munich vibe to H Street NE. | Video

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Nightlife Agenda

Take the party to a roofdeck or a pool, catch the reunited Unrest, or pay tribute to the late J. Dilla.

Photo: Unrest by Erin Smith

Fresh Eire

The massive P. Brennan's Irish Pub brings live music and well-poured pints to Columbia Pike. | Photos

Photo: Evy Mages - For The Post

The Interns' Guide

Get the lowdown on the best happy hours, cheap eats, free nightlife and nine ways to live like a local.

Photo: McFadden's by Michael Temchine

 
 

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Loteria de Amor kicks off

With the advent of a new game show night, H Street's Palace of Wonders is continuing to do what it does best -- serve up fun and games with a side of burlesque. The game, inspired by the Mexican version of bingo, is also spotlighting area artists; visitors won't be playing with those familiar numbered discs, but rather crafty little creations by ...

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Nightlife Agenda

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This week's Nightlife Agenda features a couple of rooftop parties, including the Going Out Guide's monthly happy hour and World Cup viewing at the Beacon Hotel. Talib Kweli honors the late J. Dilla, '90s indie-pop band Unrest reunites for a Teenbeat Records anniversary show, the Adult Swim party is reborn at a new pool and Nerd Nite geeks out over ...

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