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November 2021

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

NOV

16

Tue

MARCH OF DIMES 2021 HEROINES OF WASHINGTON, 6pm at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner (1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102). March of Dimes 2021 Heroines of Washington Awards gala on Tuesday, November 16th at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, awards presentation, and silent auction. It is our plan, with contingencies, to hold the 2021 Heroines of Washington Gala in person. $300

Thursday, November 11, 2021

🇺🇸HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY!🇺🇸

Sunday, November 7, 2021

⏰HAPPY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DAY!😴
Clocks move backward so you gain one hour of sleep.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

NOV

6

Sat

The REDEYE Night Market, 4pm at Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest between 3rd and 7th stThe Red Eye Night Market is a family friendly, open-air night market paying homage to the foods + cultures of the Asian diaspora. Featuring DC’s hottest chefs, artists and more, The Red Eye’s unifying goal is to support small businesses, create a cultural tentpole event for our city and give people a night of celebration, community and discovery. FREE

Thursday, November 4, 2021

🕯️HAPPY DIWALI!🕯️
Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights to celebrate autumn.

October 2021

On-going Events

Maryland Renaissance Festival, August 28 thru October 24, 1821 Crownsville Road,
Annapolis, MD 21401
. Medieval theme shows and food! $21-28Halloween Haunted Houses –Markoff’s Haunted Forest, October 1-31, 19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD, 20842.Field of Screams Maryland, September 25 thru November 6, 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832.Cox Farms – Fields of Fear, September 24 thru November 6, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120. $20Shocktober, September 25 thru November 6, 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832. $40+Field of Screams PA, September 10 thru November 13, 191 College Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554. Best haunted attractions on the east coast and worth a trek! $35 for all 4 rides

Sunday, October 31, 2021

🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃

OCT

31

Sun

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour, 8pm at Entertainment & Sports Arena (1100 Oak Dr SE). Do the Time Warp again with Events DC and fellow fans! The special limited-engagement tour is hosted by the original ‘Brad Majors’ Barry Bostwick (“Oh Brad!”) on Halloween this year. The screening of the original unedited movie will include a live shadow cast and, of course, full audience participation. VIP attendees will have the chance to take photos with Barry Bostwick and have personal items autographed. Costumes are encouraged for the extra special contest during the event. $25

Saturday, October 30, 2021

OCT

30

Sat

Halloween and Toussaint Ball, 8:30-11:30pm at Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). In France people commemorate their dead on the 1st of November, locally known as “Toussaint” – which is the contraction of “Tous les Saints”, meaning “All the Saints” in English. The night between the 31st of October and Toussaint’s day is Halloween night and children dressed as ghosts, skeletons, witches, Frankenstein monsters, vampires or mummies put into action a French adaptation of the American trick or treat : “des bonbons ou des farces” (candies or pranks). Adults party the night away. $80

OCT

30

Sat

Haunted Halloween Hunt, 10-11am at Tudor Place (1644 31st Street, NW). Experience Halloween at Tudor Place with a spooky one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Wear your costume and come with your friends and family. Create a creepy craft to take home, then explore our garden to discover bats, spiders and other outdoor Halloween secrets. Scavenger hunt finishers will receive a special prize. Suggested Ages 7-12, $3-10

OCT

30

Sat

Halloween Costume and Dance Party, 6-10pm at ManorDo a Halloween dress-up and brace yourself for a multi-level sensory overload costume bash with stiff drinks, insane dance and good times; before the ghouls and goblins are coming out to get us! Join hundreds and enjoy a spooky night filled with fun. It will definitely be a memorable one! This event usually sells out. $40

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

OCT

26

Tue

34th Annual 17th St NW High Heel Race, 6:30-10pm at 17th Street NW, between P and R StYou’re invited to join Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for the District’s 34th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race hosted the Tuesday before Halloween. FREE

Saturday, October 23, 2021

OCT

23

Sat

USA Rugby to host legendary New Zealand All Blacks this October, 3pm at FedExField (Landover, MD). Events DC is thrilled to announce the U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team, The Eagles, will host the most successful team on the planet, the New Zealand All Blacks, for the first time ever in Washington, DC when they square off on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the inaugural 1874 Cup at FedExField. It will be the first time the All Blacks play in the United States since 2016. $61+

Thursday, October 21, 2021

OCT

21

Thu

Tudor Nights: Cocoa, Colonialism and the Chocolate Pots of Tudor Place, 6:30-8:30pm at Tudor Place (1644 31st Street, NW). Mesoamericans consumed chocolate for thousands of years before the Spanish brought it to Europe, where it gained wide popularity. Come and learn how Mesoamerican chocolate consumption practices influenced the way Europeans and Americans enjoyed the hot beverage. Free for members, $25 for non-members

Saturday, October 16, 2021

OCT

16

Sat

DC Wine Fest! Fall Edition, 12-10pm at Dock 5 (1309 5th Street NE). You’ll have the chance to sample premium wine to your heart’s content, while live entertainment keep the party lively during this one of a kind experience. Check out all these awesome participating wineries @ DCWineFest.com ! $40

OCT

16

Sat

Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival 2021, Oct 16-17 at National HarborTicket Includes 2 Taco Tickets, 1 Margarita Ticket, UNlimited wine, beer, Tequila, Cider and soft drinks & access to All Live Entertainment and Guacamole & Churros & Chocolate Pavilion $40

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

OCT

13

Wed

2021 Annual Gala and Awards Showcase, 6:30-10pm at Nationals Park (1500 South Capitol Street Southeast). Don’t miss your chance to clink glasses with Buckley Award winners past and present, meet inspirational young leaders from across the country, and celebrate an outstanding year of liberty.ress your best for the red carpet and photo booth, enjoy the open bar (and a VIP bar for special guests), and before the night is over, kick off your shoes and tear up the dance floor (or run the bases, if that’s more your speed). $100

Monday, October 11, 2021

🎈HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY!🎈
& Columbus Day

Saturday, October 9, 2021

OCT

9

Sat

Snallygaster 2021, 12-6pm at Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn QuarterDC’s biggest beerfest is back! Unlike a lot of beerfests where breweries may bring kegs of stuff they are trying to unload, this one is curated so the opportunity to taste a white whale is pretty high (and if that is your goal, get the Basilisk tix). $60+

OCT

9

Sat

Down in the Reeds Music Festival, TBA at The Parks at Walter Reed (GEORGIA AVE NW intersection with Butternut St NW (1010 Butternut St NW)). Down in the Reeds (DitR) is a daylong celebration and music festival set around the amphitheatre at the historic campus of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center, now called The Parks at Walter Reed (theparksdc.com/). With its focus on the power of music to heal across culture and background, and its setting in one of the most unique natural amphitheaters in the city, DitR is positioned to make a vibrant return. TBA

OCT

9

Sat

Fairfax City Fall Festival, 10am-830pm at Fairfax VAThe City of Fairfax would like to invite you to join in celebrating the Fall Festival. What started out as a small market for artisans to display their wares has grown to a festival with over 400 arts, crafts, information, food & gourmet food vendors, children’s activities, and three stages of music and entertainment for all ages. FREE

Thursday, October 7, 2021

OCT

7

Thu

PRIDEtoberfest, 4-11pm at Wunder Garten (1101 First Street Northeast). The 3rd Annual PRIDEtoberfest returns in partnership with the Capital Pride Alliance and media partner METRO Weekly. PRIDEtoberfest which will take place Thursday, September 30 and October 7 from 4 PM – 11 PM. PRIDEtoberfest will feature samplings and giveaways by Guinness Blonde, performances by the DMV’s leading drag performers, DJ party, LGBTQ vendor pop-ups, and artist/maker’s row, games, and entertainment. FREE

OCT

7

Thu

Beer Head – Lost and Found Monthly MeetUp – Witches Brew, 5:30-7:30pm at Lost & Found DC (1240 9th Street Northwest). Join us IN PERSON for our monthly meetup at Lost & Found. We will be seated outside in the back. Pull up the menu on your smart phone, server will bring drinks out (couldn’t be easier!). FREE

Sunday, October 3, 2021

OCT

3

Sun

Porchfest DC – Southeast Edition, 11am-8pm at Penn Branch SEFun Festival Alert! Porchfest is a festival of mini-concerts held on front porches. The Southeast Porchfest embodies the life and soul of DC FREE

OCT

3

Sun

2021 Turkish Festival at the wharf DC, 11am-7pm at The Wharf DC (760 Maine Avenue Southwest). The Turkish Festival is one of the premier cultural events in Washington, DC FREE

Saturday, October 2, 2021

OCT

2

Sat

Oktoberfest at The Wharf, 2-5pm at The Wharf (760 Maine Ave SW). It’s that time of year—put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund, and head to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest – including the return of the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash! Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd for a day of German-inspired food and fun. FREE

OCT

2

Sat

Adams Morgan PorchFest, 2-6pm at Adams Morgan (Pick up map at Adams Mill Rd and Columbia Rd NW). Join us for our annual Adams Morgan PorchFest as live music takes over the neighborhood on over a dozen different porches, patios, and stoops! The event will feature music from over 60 local bands. Adams Morgan PorchFest is brought to you by the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and sponsored by Gifted Curators. FREE

OCT

2

Sat

Rockin’ The Fall Festival, 2:30-5pm at Cox Farms (15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville VA). All day family fun! Rides, food, music and much more! 3 sets from 2:30 to 5:30, $20 admission. $20

OCT

2

Sat

Open Streets 2021, 10am at Georgia Avenue NorthwestJoin Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) for the return of Open Streets 2021 on Georgia Avenue NW on Saturday, October 2, 2021– the first in a series of Open Streets events across all eight wards to be held in 2021-2022. FREE

OCT

2

Sat

National Landing Oktoberfest, 12-4pm at Intersection of Crystal Drive and 33rd Street (Arlington VA). From live bands and crisp German Lagers to a Barktoberfest dog-run for pup-friendly activities and a variety of games to entertain all ages, this event has a little something for everyone. So, break out your lederhosen, and come enjoy the fall weather, as well as a variety of food trucks and vendors serving traditional (and not-so-traditional) German fare. FREE

OCT

2

Sat

Forest Bathing at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 10-1130am at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast). Forest bathing , also known as shinrin-yoku, in Japanese, means “bathing in the essence of the forest” and is scientifically proven therapeutic modality to aid in one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. FREE

OCT

2

Sat

Gallery Reception: Terra Transplant, 6-8pm at District Clay Center (2414 Douglas Street NE). In the District Clay Gallery’s premiere exhibition since the Covid-19 pandemic, we present the work of DCC resident artist Ara Koh! Join us at the exhibition opening to see Ara’s work, hear from Ara herself, and enjoy some food and drinks. FREE

Friday, October 1, 2021

OCT

1

Fri

Langston Boulevard Renaming Celebration, 5-7pm at Dominion Lighting (5053 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207). Join us outside Sport Fair for a ribbon cutting celebrating the Boulevard’s newest mural at 5:00 pm. Then follow us across the street to Dominion Lighting for an outdoor renaming celebration event from 5:15-7:00pm. Drinks and appetizers will be provided and attendees will have the opportunity to view original art by Black artists in our community. FREE

OCT

1

Fri

2021 Halcyon Awards, 6pm at TBA (TBA). Our largest fundraising event of the year, the Halcyon Awards recognize and honor talented arts icons, successful social entrepreneurs, and public policy visionaries – changemakers and trailblazers who have dedicated their lives to pushing past traditional boundaries to create a movement, lead an organization, or impact the world. They act as beacons for our early-stage social entrepreneur fellows, and inspire all of us with their ingenuity, passion, and accomplishment. $1000

September 2021

Thursday, September 30, 2021

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30

Thu

PRIDEtoberfest, 4-11pm at Wunder Garten (1101 First Street Northeast). The 3rd Annual PRIDEtoberfest returns in partnership with the Capital Pride Alliance and media partner METRO Weekly. PRIDEtoberfest which will take place Thursday, September 30 and October 7 from 4 PM – 11 PM. PRIDEtoberfest will feature samplings and giveaways by Guinness Blonde, performances by the DMV’s leading drag performers, DJ party, LGBTQ vendor pop-ups, and artist/maker’s row, games, and entertainment. FREE

SEP

30

Thu

Presidents Night and Centennial Charity Gala, 6-9pm (201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Join the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria in celebrate our 100th year serving the children of Alexandria at our annual Presidents Night Charity Auction. $100

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

SEP

29

Wed

Lean In D.C. Welcome Back: Meet & Greet, 6-8pm at The Admiral (1 Dupont Circle Northwest). Lean In D.C. is part of LeanIn.Org’s global Circle community, which includes more than 48,000 Circles in over 174 countries. At Lean In D.C. we have more than 28 Circles and 1,400 women in our community today. We are excited to welcome you back after our break for the summer! Drinks and food will be made available at the bar for purchase. Our team is looking forward to introducing ourselves, connecting with you, and sharing upcoming events for Lean In D.C.! FREE

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

SEP

28

Tue

Viña Otano Wine Dinner, 6:30-9:30pm at Joselito Casa de Comidas (660 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast). Aurelio Cabestrero from Grapes of Spain will be hosting this Wine dinner with the Export Manager of Viña Otano Ervigio Adan and you will be able to buy the wines through our friends at Grand Cata $110

SEP

28

Tue

Smartronix Networking Reception, 5:30-8:30pm at RPM Italian (650 K Street Northwest). Join Smartronix at RMP Italian for an evening of networking and socializing. RPM is just across the street from the AWS DC Summit. FREE

Sunday, September 26, 2021

SEP

26

Sun

Birding at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 8-10am at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (1550 Anacostia Ave NE). Migratory birds will slowly make their way south as the cooler weather sets in. The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are a popular resting stop along their annual migration route. Are there particular migratory birds you enjoy viewing? Grab a pair of binoculars and join us at the park to bird-watch and learn about a few of these feathery friends. FREE

SEP

26

Sun

35th International Couture Collections presented by DC Fashion Week, 5-8pm at The Hamilton Hotel (1001 14th Street Northwest). 35th International Couture Collections presented by DC Fashion Week $80

SEP

26

Sun

EMBACCI Beauty Product & Fashion Launch, 5-9pm at AC Hotel by Marriott National Harbor Washington, DC Area (156 Waterfront Street, Fort Washington, MD 20745). Beginning at 5:00pm! Enjoy the East African theme of Ethiopia and other African Cuisine, Fashion Show, Music, Cash bar and Beauty giveaways. Our skincare product and clothing vendors will be featured. EMBACCI Skincare is 100% organic from Ethiopia. FREE

Saturday, September 25, 2021

SEP

25

Sat

DC Bike Ride 2021, Sept 25The new and improved DC Bike Ride will bring back all the fun you already know in our car-free bicycling experience, following health and safety guidelines to provide a safe event for all. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the region’s favorite bike ride and cruise through 20 miles of DC’s beautiful sights, photo stations, rest stops, and live music. $67

SEP

25

Sat

HEY! HO! LET’S GO! – All ages dance party (kids), 3pm at DC9 Nightclub (1940 9th St NW). Kelsey Snell and Brandon Wetherbee will give kids and their parents a chance to dance at a bar they like without hearing Elmo, Raffi or The Wiggles. Truly an all ages event, introduce your kid to good music and hang out at a bar you frequented before you had a kid. FREE

SEP

25

Sat

DC Afrobeats Block Party & Jollof Cook-off ft Live Performances & Vendors, 4-10pm at Karma DC (Alley Outdoors) (2221 Adams Pl NE). Get ready for a festive vibe and a culturally-rich experience on the streets of DC that combines a jollof cook-off with live block party, popup shop, food vendors, and visual art from various African cultures. This immersive fun-filled cultural event puts the vibrancy and diversity of African cultures on full display for all to enjoy. $20-25

SEP

25

Sat

Polo for Kids, 4-10pm at SUMMERHILL POLO (ELGIN & JERUSALEM ROAD, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837). $25+

SEP

25

Sat

National Wine & Food Festival, 1-6pm at On the Waterfront at Southpointe (802 National Harbor Boulevard, National Harbor, MD). Join in the excitement of the 12th Annual National Wine and Food Festival in DC; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies. $49

SEP

25

Sat

Fall Fest at The Boro, 12-4pm at The Boro Tysons (8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA 22102). Join us for an apple picking-inspired celebration to get in the seasonal spirit. With games, crafts, seasonal beverages, doughnut decorating, a scavenger hunt and more, it is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family! $49

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25

Sat

Mosaic Fall Festival, Sept 25-26, 11am-6pm at Mosaic (2910 District Ave, Fairfax VA). Find fresh produce and snacks. Shop around with the handcrafted and vintage vendors. Cheers with beers at @caboosebrewing beer garden in Strawberry Park. Enjoy live music, fashion shows and SO much more on the big stage in Strawberry Lane FREE

SEP

25

Sat

Franklin Park Block Party, 6-11pm at Franklin Square (DC). No Kings Collective presents the Franklin Park Block Party. A night celebrating the grand reopening of Franklin park and Art All Night. The block party will feature a musical performances, live painting, food trucks and other various activities. FREE

SEP

25

Sat

2021 Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival, 10am-5pm at Rockville Town Square (right in front of the Rockville library) (MD). In addition to provide a variety of name-sake bubble tea, the Festival will provide education and outreach opportunities that strengthen social connections in our community. This year, there will be 4 different Bubble Tea vendors participating, providing not only different bubble tea selection, not also various Taiwan style food and snacks. FREE

SEP

25

Sat

The Great Oktoberfest 2021, 12pm-10pm at The Bullpen (1299 Half St SE). There are lots of reasons to love OktoberFest — the lederhosen, the beer, the giant pretzels, and most importantly, the people. Since we are not traveling to Munich this year, experience Oktoberfest in DC with us on Saturday, September 25th. With your ticket you’ll have access to unlimited beer & seltzer tastings, game areas, live entertainment, a full pour station, raffles, and much more! $45-60

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25

Sat

2021 Exposed DC Photography Show @ Metrobar, 7pm at metrobar DC (640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast). Let’s keep our 15th exhibition going with a projection night at Metrobar, featuring the 2021 contest winners. We’ll celebrate local photography at this outdoor establishment that is all about keeping things local! FREE

Friday, September 24, 2021

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24

Fri

Art All Night 2021 – Van Ness, Wakefield and Forest Hills, 5-11pm at Various (4340 Connecticut Ave NW). Van Ness Main Street’s Art All Night 2021 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, performance, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. Be sure to RSVP to this event for important schedule updates and added performances! FREE

SEP

24

Fri

Stay Late! Fall Open House, 4:30-8pm at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenFill your Friday evening with art and be one of the first to explore Laurie Anderson: The Weather, the largest-ever U.S. exhibition of artwork by the groundbreaking multimedia artist, performer, musician, and writer. FREE

Thursday, September 23, 2021

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23

Thu

The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial First Exhibition Grand Opening, 6-8pm at The Silva (1630 Columbia Road Northwest). The Silva and Latela Curatorial are excited to welcome guests to the first exhibition grand opening event at The Silva Gallery on September 23rd, 2021. While exploring the exhibit, guests will enjoy light bites and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages! FREE

SEP

23

Thu

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration, 6:30pm-9pm at Chinatown Garden (618 H St NW). This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival event will launch 1882 Foundation’s AAPI in DC Mixer series, through which we hope to provide a welcoming space for dialogue and discussion about issues that matter to us and our communities – and to have fun together. Stay tuned for future events! Food and drink specials will be available, as well as an assortment of complementary mooncakes (including vegan ones!). John Tinpe, Chairman of the MOAPIA Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development, will share his experiences as a community activist. His restaurant, Burma, located in Chinatown, served as a hub for local AAPI activists for many decades. FREE

SEP

23

Thu

Cinema at the Embassy: Free Color, 6:30pm-10:30pm at Bolivarian Hall of the Embassy of Venezuela (2443 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest). The Venezuelan Embassy in the United States and the Washington diaspora invite you to enjoy the documentary Free Color in the gardens of their residence. FREE

SEP

23

Thu

DC Fashion Week Fashion Industry Networking Party, 6-10pm at Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard (50 M Street Southeast). Join us on the rooftop! DC Fashion Week hosts the most significant fashion industry networking party in Washington. Free Admission. Dress to impress your fellow fashionistas. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Meet Bloggers, Models, Designers, Photographers, Journalists, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Clothing Stylists, Modeling Agents, Buyers, Retailers & Fashionistas. Special guest DJ. FREE

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23

Thu

Ilusión del sur + Cruzando la línea – Photographs by Agustina Fioretti, 6-7:30pm at Embassy of Argentina (1600 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest). Please join the Embassy of Argentina for the opening ofIlusión del Sur + Cruzando la Línea. Two projects in which a concern for family and institutional archives intersect with the artist’s approach to bodies in transformation, bodies often taken to the extreme of abandoning the human form. FREE

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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22

Wed

29th Annual Garden Party, 5:30-8:30pm at Tudor Place (1644 31st Street, NW). You’re Invited! Join us for the 29th Annual Garden Party. This year’s gala honoree is the Georgetown Garden Club for its prolific service to our community and resolute support for garden projects at Tudor Place. $300

SEP

22

Wed

Business and Bourbon Southeast Tour (Washington D.C), 5-8pm at Launchpad K Street DC – Coworking and Office Space (1015 15th Street Northwest ##600). Business & Bourbon Live! is the ultimate educational and collaborative networking event. It is a live event based on the wildly popular Business & Bourbon podcast and platform. Attendees will be tasting some amazing whiskies paired with a tasting menu prepared by Celebrity Chef, Steve Baity. $35+

SEP

22

Wed

Honoring the 10th Anniversary of the America Invents Act, 12:30-2pm at Reserve Officers Association (1 Constitution Ave NE). The US*MADE Coalition and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the America Invents Act’s passage into law. This special event will honor Former Senate and House Judiciary Committee Chairmen Pat Leahy and Lamar Smith alongside Members and staff who made the passage of the AIA possible. FREE

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

🥮HAPPY MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL!🥮
This Chinese/Vietnamese holiday is celebrated by eating mooncake.

Monday, September 20, 2021

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20

Mon

Paper Jam Issue 2 at Lost City Books!, 7:30-8:30pm at Lost City Books (2467 18th St NW). Join us in welcoming Elizabeth and Sarah as they discuss Issue 2 of Paper Jam! $5

Sunday, September 19, 2021

🏴‍☠️HAPPY TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!🏴‍☠️

Saturday, September 18, 2021

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18

Sat

Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2021, 1-5pm at Gateway Park (1300 Lee Hwy). Jazz is back in Rosslyn this September with local artists, food trucks, drinks, merch and more! Beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, we’re bringing three local acts to the stage in Gateway Park for an afternoon of food, music and fun as the culmination of a series of events celebrating jazz. FREE

SEP

18

Sat

2-DAY Ride to Support Wounded Veterans through the YELLOW RIBBON FUND, Sept 18-19 at Thurmont, Maryland through GettysburgWhat makes this ride truly special, is that you will have the opportunity to ride with the wounded heroes who have benefited from the work that Yellow Ribbon Fund does in the veteran community. You’ll have your choice of a 25, 35 or 50 mile scenic route starting near Thurmont, Maryland and ending at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg. You will celebrate your accomplishment with your fellow riders and veterans at the Rockin’ Riders Festival on Saturday night. $150

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18

Sat

Lang Lang in Concert, 8pm at Kennedy CenterOften called the “international rock star” of classical music, few pianists generate as much excitement as Lang Lang. Under the baton of renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins, the classical-crossover icon joins the NSO to perform Beethoven’s intensely dramatic Third Piano Concerto. The evening begins with the world premiere of Peter Boyer’s “Balance of Power,” commissioned by the NSO. $60+

SEP

18

Sat

Jazz in the Parks: Finding Rhythm Collective (Children’s Performer) and Rochelle Rice, 5:30pm at The Parks at Walter Reed The DC region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer. Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings. Bring your own picnic, blanket and refreshments, or enjoy popular food trucks. FREE

Friday, September 17, 2021

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17

Fri

THE RUNWAY: EAST TO WEST, 7-10pm at Asian Fusion Gallery (1343 L Street Northwest). An exclusive SS22 runway show highlighting select Asian & Black designers to celebrate unity & culture. Guests will enjoy a cultural performance from the DC Fuyao HANFU Association, complimentary drinks & dessert. FREE

Thursday, September 16, 2021

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16

Thu

Rosslyn Jazz Pop-up Performance: Kingman Island Orchestra, 5-7pm at Continental Beer Garden (1901 Fort Myer Dr). Our final pop-up jazz performance comes to you live from Rosslyn’s Continental Beer Garden on Thursday, September 16, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy this outdoor performance during Continental’s happy hour; but don’t worry, no special reservations required! FREE

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

🕍GOOD YONTIF.🕍
Today is the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

SEP

15

Wed

Rosslyn Jazz Pop-up Performance: Cristian Perez, 5-7pm at Rosslyn – Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St). We’re counting down to Jazz Fest with another pop-up performance on Wednesday, September 15! Join us live from the Rosslyn Farmers Market on Wednesday, September 15 to hear locally based guitarist, Cristian Perez, live from Central Place Plaza, 5-7 p.m. FREE

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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14

Tue

Gallery Talk: “Successions: Traversing US Colonialism”, 6-7pm at VirtualSuccessions is a conceptual juxtaposition that celebrates abstraction as an art form while leveraging it as a tool to interrogate past and current US policies within its federal district (Washington, DC) and territories (including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) that it controls. FREE

SEP

14

Tue

50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, 8pm at Kennedy Center $70

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14

Tue

Profs & Pints: How the Brain Creates, 6-8:30pm at CHURCH HALL (1070 Wisconsin Ave NW). $15

Monday, September 13, 2021

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13

Mon

DC Mondays: 200 Years of GW Activism, Noon at VirtualThis talk by GW professor Phillip Troutman draws from several years of research conducted by GW students and highlights themes from the bicentennial exhibition Two Centuries of Student Stories. FREE

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13

Mon

Profs & Pints: Women and the French Revolution, 6-8:30pm at DC COMEDY LOFT AND BIER BARON TAVERN (1523 22nd St NW). $15

Sunday, September 12, 2021

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12

Sun

Jared Freid at DC Improv, 7PM at DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Avenue NW). Jared has established a huge fanbase through podcasting: He dishes out advice and laughs as the host of his own show, “The JTrain Podcast,” and as the co-host of the wildly popular “U Up?” dating podcast. He’s also an accomplished New York based stand-up who is taking his show on the road. He sold out a one-night-only appearance in the summer of 2019. Now he’s coming back in 2020 for a full weekend! $27

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12

Sun

Ragamala Dance Company: Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy’s Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim, 7:30pm at At the Reach (Kennedy Center). Please join Opera Lafayette and Ryan Brown in the Hill Center’s East Garden for a free concert celebrating the announcement of our 2022 Season! Joining Ryan will be the familiar faces of soprano Pascale Beaudin, bassist Doug Baillett, and pianist Jeffery Watson along with Opera Lafayette newcomers, tenor Arnold Livingston Geis and guitarist Dylan Kober. With works from the 18th through 20th centuries, this short program presents both familiar and rediscovered treasures. FREE

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Opera Outside 2021, 11am-12pm at Meridian Hill ParkWashington Concert Opera and Washington Parks & People are pleased to present Opera Outside, a casual outdoor concert on the upper field of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park featuring performances by soprano Ashley Marie Robillard, baritone Efraín Solís, and pianist David Hanlon. FREE

Saturday, September 11, 2021

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Black Cat 28th Anniversary Party, 8pm at Black Cat (1811 14th st nw). $35

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Opera Lafayette at The Hill Center: Free Concert & Season Announcement, 5-6pm at The Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE). Please join Opera Lafayette and Ryan Brown in the Hill Center’s East Garden for a free concert celebrating the announcement of our 2022 Season! Joining Ryan will be the familiar faces of soprano Pascale Beaudin, bassist Doug Baillett, and pianist Jeffery Watson along with Opera Lafayette newcomers, tenor Arnold Livingston Geis and guitarist Dylan Kober. With works from the 18th through 20th centuries, this short program presents both familiar and rediscovered treasures. FREE

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Ragamala Dance Company: Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy’s Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim, 7:30pm at At the Reach (Kennedy Center). Please join Opera Lafayette and Ryan Brown in the Hill Center’s East Garden for a free concert celebrating the announcement of our 2022 Season! Joining Ryan will be the familiar faces of soprano Pascale Beaudin, bassist Doug Baillett, and pianist Jeffery Watson along with Opera Lafayette newcomers, tenor Arnold Livingston Geis and guitarist Dylan Kober. With works from the 18th through 20th centuries, this short program presents both familiar and rediscovered treasures. FREE

Friday, September 10, 2021

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GALLERY TALK: THE BEAUTY AND FRAGILITY OF EARTH’S WATER BODIES FEATURING ARTIST LISA TUBACH, THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM, 6-7:30pm at Amy Kaslow Gallery (4300 Fordham Road Northwest). We’re celebrating our Sea Glass Exhibition! Join us for a Friday, September 10th Gallery Talk at six p.m. when artist/environmentalist Lisa Tubach shares a panel with Jason Donofrio from the Ocean Foundation and Marisa Baldine from the Chesapeake Bay Program. FREE

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“Come From Away” musical performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, 6-7:30pm at Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW). Members of the Come From Away company will star in this 100-minute concert in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The concert at the Lincoln Memorial marks the return of live performance for Ford’s Theatre and the first time since March 2020 that music from the musical will be performed publicly for a live audience in the United States. The event features modified concert staging with minimal props and costumes. The performance is offered rain or shine. FREE

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

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Camp Summer House: Camp Cookout, 5:30-7:30pm at Gateway Green (101 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202). et’s gather ’round the campfire and sing our campfire song! Relive the nostalgia of camp at Camp Summer House on September 8th for the Campfire Jamboree! Enjoy a DJ dance party, live music, archery, games, and hot dogs from Swizzler’s Food Truck. The first guests to arrive will receive a free Igloo cooler and branded koozies! FREE

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CLOSING RECEPTION: Kim Sandara – The 270 Million Project / Erica Pixi – Redacted Writings, 6-8pm at RhizomeDC (6950 Maple St NW). The 270 Million Project is a commitment to create 270 ink paintings resembling Rorschach tests, listening to only Lao music. These pieces explore my relationship to being a Lao American: the longing to understand my roots and the conflict of being American and Lao. Each painting represents 1 million American cluster bombs dropped onto Laos during the Vietnam War. FREE

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Rosslyn Jazz Pop-up Performance: Crush Funk Brass Band, 4:30-6:30pm at Rosslyn – Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St). JOIN THE ROSSLYN BID FOR THE FIRST POP-UP PERFORMANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER SERIES, FEATURING CRUSH FUNK BRASS BAND! FREE

Monday, September 6, 2021

🇺🇸 HAPPY LABOR DAY! 🇺🇸
📯GOOD YONTIF📯
Today is the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

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CARIBBEAN FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL ( DAY TWO ), 12-8pm at Howard County Fairgrounds (2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD). Caribbean Food and Wine Festival feature the best in local wines, Caribbean menus, and music at the Howard County Fairground during the month of September. Our patrons are treated to wine tasting by Linganore winery, Boordy, s Winery, Shaol Winery, and Reggae wines. For this year we will be doing a Rum Tasting with rums from the Caribbean. Since its inception five years ago the festival has become the premier attraction within the Washington metropolitan area. $20

July 2021

Sunday, July 4, 2021

🎆HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!🎆

June 2021

Sunday, June 20, 2021

👳‍♀️HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!👬

Saturday, June 19, 2021

⚠️HEADS UP: FATHER’S DAY IS TOMORROW!⚠️

May 2021

Monday, May 31, 2021

🇺🇸HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!🍖

Tuesday, May 29, 2021

🍷HAPPY NATIONAL WINE DAY!🍷

Sunday, May 9, 2021

💐HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!💐

Saturday, May 8, 2021

⚠️HEADS UP: MOTHER’S DAY IS TOMORROW!⚠️

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

🎉HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!🎉

April 2021

Sunday, April 25, 2021

🏆THE OSCARS 2021 aka 93nd ACADEMY AWARDS🏆

Thursday, April 22, 2021

🌎HAPPY EARTH DAY!🌎

Friday, April 16, 2021

🇺🇸HAPPY DC EMANCIPATION DAY!🇺🇸

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

🍺HAPPY NATIONAL BEER DAY!🍺

Sunday, April 4, 2021

🐰HAPPY EASTER!🐰

Friday, April 2, 2021

🙏HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY!⛪

Thursday, April 1, 2021

🤡APRIL FOOLS🤡

March 2021

Sunday, March 28, 2021

💛💚HAPPY HOLI!💙💜

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

🇮🇪HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY🇮🇪

Sunday, March 14, 2021

🍕HAPPY PI DAY!🍕
⏰HAPPY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DAY!😴
Clocks move forward so you lose one hour of sleep.

Monday, March 8, 2021

👵HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!👭

Thursday, March 4, 2021

🥞HAPPY NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY!🥞

February 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021

🍾HAPPY PURIM!🍪

Sunday, February 14, 2021

💐💘HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!💘💐

January 2021

Friday, January 1, 2021

🎊HAPPY NEW YEAR’S DAY!🎊
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