Going Out Guide: What’s new around Nationals Park in 2017? Beer gardens, brewpubs and Shake Shack.

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What’s new around Nationals Park in 2017? Beer gardens, brewpubs and Shake Shack.

Bardo offers a huge outdoor brewery welcoming to both kids and dogs, while Shake Shack opens on M Street.

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9 things to do in the D.C. area the week of April 3-7

Baseball’s Opening Day festivities kick off in Washington, as does Union Market’s drive-in movie series and a punk and hardcore music festival highlighting D.C. bands and national acts.

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The Hotlist: 13 events you shouldn’t miss in April

The top things to do include the buzzy Ballet Across America celebration and an art exhibition that’s all about cats.

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These two Washington spots offer pub food and pinball

Served with booze and fusion fare, the arcade games are no longer kid’s stuff.

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9 beer festivals, tap takeovers and parties to quench your thirst in April

Celebrate Saison Day with Allagash and Right Proper or sip local brews at a bluegrass festival.

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Damaged City Fest is your crash course in contemporary hardcore

The acclaimed annual punk festival offers big thrills at high speeds.

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9 new outdoor dining destinations in Washington

Here’s a sampling of patios that have opened since the last time you probably felt like eating outside.

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Feeling lucky? This food truck lets you spin a wheel for a 99-cent pizza.

There’s no set menu at 50/50 Pizza. Once you spin a wheel on an iPad — and learn the price of your lunch — you can build your own pie from a list of ingredients.

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The month of March in restaurant openings and closings

Debuts run the gamut from Shake Shack to the super high-end Mirabelle.

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