WASHINGTON — This Labor Day weekend, let us do the work for you.
Enjoy our list of 9 things to do in D.C. if you plan on staying local for the holiday.
Every week, WUSA9 gives you the details on at least nine local activities to check out in your off time.
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Thursday, Aug. 31:
- Restaurant week returns to the District from Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.
- Try a variety of new restaurants across D.C. at a discount by checking out the list of participating eateries.
- Restaurants will offer fixed menus, at a fixed price, so you can try the best of what they have to offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Head to Crazy Aunt Helen's in Capitol Hill for dinner and a show.
- Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m.
- Tickets are $15 per person.
Trivia Night at Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Avenue
- From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to the outdoor bar on Rhode Island Avenue for a night of trivia.
- Feel free to attend solo or bring some friends with to compete!
Friday, Sept. 1:
- From 12 p.m. until 8 p.m., listen to live jazz at several locations in the Anacostia neighborhood.
- The event kicks off at the Big Jazz Cafe for opening remarks and live performances.
ArtWalk Dupont, 9 Hillyer Court NW
- From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., head to Dupont Circle to get your art fix by walking the galleries.
- For more information and a map of participating art organizations, click here.
Saturday, Sept. 2:
- The D.C.-based band Oh He Dead is set to perform at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, with doors to the venue opening at 8 p.m.
- Tickets are on sale for $25 per person.
- Every Saturday, from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., catch comedians perform at Room 808.
- Shows are BYOB and attendees must be 21 years old or up to enter.
Sunday, Sept. 3:
Oyster Fest At Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Avenue NE
- It's Metrobar's first-ever Oyster Fest from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday.
- Expect live music, cocktail and beer specials and oysters from Who Wants Smoke Chargrilled Oysters and DC Shuckers.
- A portion of sales will go to the Anacostia Watershed Society.
- From 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., hit up Lincoln Park in D.C. for a free outdoor dance fitness class led by instructor Toni (@twerktoni.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring water and to wear comfortable shoes.