Five Things You Need To Know Today (The Hy-Five)

It's thirsty Thursday again, Hyattsville. Here are five great local places to grab a drink after work today:

1. Happy Hour at Carolina Kitchen is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the bar. Cocktails, martinis, margaritas and house wines are $4 each.

2. Busboys and Poets is hosting a book event at 6:30 tonight called "The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine." Great chance to grab a guava mojito and listen to the story of vino.

3. Happy Hour at Hank's is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily with specials on domestic cans, frozen margaritas, martinis, supermugs and some snacks.

4. Getting out of work late tonight? No problem. Head on over to the second-floor bar at Franklin's for a Bombshell Blonde or some such brew until 1:30 a.m.

5. Happy Hour at Old Dominion Brewhouse is from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Draft beer is $1.99 and some appetizers cost just $2.