Days are getting shorter, kids are preparing to head back to school, and it’s time to say goodbye to some favorite summer activities, including outdoor movies at the Library of Congress and live music at Rosslyn’s Gateway Park. But there are county fairs to enjoy on both sides of the Potomac River, a go-go party at Metrobar, and a birthday party for a beloved train. A two-day Asian food festival takes over Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and discounted meals are offered across Alexandria during the city’s Restaurant Week. Readers can celebrate romance novels on Saturday, or learn about Fifty Shades of Grapes at one of the city’s top wine bars.
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