One of the biggest perks of living near a major city is the access to eclectic fare and craft beer. The Brooklyn Brewery Mash celebrates everything Washington, DC has to offer in this vein for this entire weekend, from October 6th to October 9th. If you're a lover of craft beer or fine fare, you won't want to miss this event.

This year, the event consists of four different sessions, including two tonight. Dinner with Friends at The Royal is a chance to get up close and person with Chef Andrew Gerson at The Royal—or at least with his food—and to enjoy cool craft beers. Also tonight, Timberland Presents: Black Lips treats you to some of the area's best bands. You definitely shouldn't miss out on the Beer Mansion on Saturday, though, which offers a huge array of brews in a stunning setting. Cap off the weekend in Adams Morgan with even more craft suds.

Brooklyn Brewery Mash
When: Oct. 6 – 9
Where: Various locations in Washington, DC
Cost: Varies by event
brooklynbrewerymash.com/washington-dc
www.everfest.com/e/brooklyn-brewery-mash-tour

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