What's Up DC? 4th of July Weekend

It's 4th of July weekend and time for fireworks and barbecues. It's the weekend welcoming summer with slow-cooked ribs, apple pies, spiked sweet tea and sparklers. Not sure how you're going to spend it? Here are some ways you can celebrate our independence with some good grub and adult beverages.

Fireworks on the National Mall
(although no adult beverages are allowed on the mall, sorry)
July 4th
9:15 p.m.

Boom with a View
Party with Adrien Grenier of Entourage and his band, the Honey Brothers
P.O.V. at the W
515 15th St, NW
$200 (yikes!)

Red, White & Booze Bash
Town Tavern
2323 18th St., NW
Food, cheap drinks, games and patriotic attire contest

J&G Steakhouse
Barbecue on the patio
$20 includes burger or Kobe beef hotdog, chips and beer
3-11pm
515 15th St, NW

Asia Nine
$20 to-go meals, great for taking to the mall for fireworks
915 E St, NW

Ten Penh
Patio barbecue for $29, $12 buckets of beer, late night happy hour
1001 Pennsylvania Ave