We know: now that the swirl of the presidential election has settled down a bit, the last thing you want to do is talk politics. Which is why we have to say thanks to Felt (533 Washington Street, Boston, 617.350.5555) for offering an alternative way to show our American pride: drinking and dancing at Republic Fridays. DJ Rick Rude spins Top 40 hits, mainstream dance music, rock, and pretty much anything else you can move to. There’s no cover charge for this 21-plus event, and the party runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Want to do your patriotic duty and boost the economy? Buy a drink and propose a toast — to the Republic, of course.
