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Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza Opens
What: Tenleytown pizza parlor (sister of the Columbia Heights fave) serves thin-crust pies, draft beer, and house-made gelato and sorbetto — inside or outside.
Why: Two cheese slices and a Boylan’s artisanal soda for $6 at lunchtime.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Fessenden St. (202-237-7383).
TINKER
Free Bike Clinic
What: Bike expert Gil Nissley’s weekly workshop at the Glover Park-Burleith Farmers Market.
Why: You supply the wheels; he provides everything from air for the tires and help changing parts to advice on routes, races, and safety.
When: Every Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Wisconsin Ave. NW, at 34th St., in the Hardy Middle School parking lot.
SHOP
Thread Social Sale
What: Up to 65 percent off the feminine label’s summer party frocks.
Why: The unexpectedly chic one-shoulder dress in navy mesh (reg. $405, now $189).
When: You’re ready to mingle, but pants look less than friendly.
Where: Online at swirl.com.
EAT
Acqua Al 2
What: Get authentic Italian food in the laid-back Capitol Hill outpost of the famed Florentine eatery.
Why: Summery cocktails like the Amaro-Amaro (gin, Aperol, fresh lemon juice, grapefruit bitters, egg white) and the Il Limonata (limoncello, gin, simple syrup, lemon bitters, nutmeg).
When: Daily, 5:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: 212 7th St. SE,
at North Carolina Ave. (202-525-4375).
PAINT
ArtJamz
What: An interactive party where you can create your own masterpiece (canvas, easel, and materials provided).
Why: Drinks, food, and musical inspiration.
When: Wed.-Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Corcoran Gallery of Art, Gallery 31, 500 17th St. NW, at New York Ave. (202-639-1700). Tickets ($60) online at artjamzdc.eventbrite.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza








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