Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest? If so, it’s not too late. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.
The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.
Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.
To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani, will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.
No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis. In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.
Please join The Autodesk Foundation on Friday night, October 27, at the National Building Museum, to learn more about how robotics is improving lives in the developing world, especially regarding humanitarian aid, global development and environmental protection efforts.
The Autodesk Foundation is committed to helping people imagine, design and create a better world and WeRobitics/Robots for Good is an inspiring story of how one organization is doing just that. WeRobitics cofounder, Patrick Meier, will share examples of how robotics is used globally in developing and at-risk countries to accelerate and scale the impact of work done by local communities.
Additionally, there will be interactive robotics activities, food, music and fun.
The Library of Congress today announced that the creators of “The Blair Witch Project,” a 1999 horror film known as one of the most successful independent movies ever made, will host a panel discussion during the Library’s Halloween festivities.
The panel discussion, “Creating Modern Ghost Stories: The Blair Witch Project,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Three of the film’s creators — co-director Eduardo Sánchez, history fabricator Julia Myrick and co-producer Michael Monello — will examine the craft of developing a modern classic ghost story and the cultural impact of “The Blair Witch Project.” A screening of the film will follow the panel. Tickets are now available at this event-ticketing site. The discussion will be livestreamed on the Library’s Facebook page at facebook.com/libraryofcongress and its YouTube channel at youtube.com/LibraryOfCongress.
The program is one of a series of events scheduled throughout the weekend.
Nearly 20 years later, “The Blair Witch Project” is still described as one of the most iconic horror films in history, one that helped change the face of independent filmmaking and the entire genre of horror. The film established a new type of documentary psychological horror genre unprecedented for its box office success, in relation to its relatively low budget. One of the key elements to the film’s success was the creation of a rich fictitious history, which has become the template for modern horror film screenplay writing.
The Library of Congress earlier this month announced “LOC Halloween: Chambers of Mystery,” an autumn pop-up exhibition that embodies seasonal traditions of fantasy and folklore and makes a variety of rarely seen collection items more accessible to the general public. The display will be on view Friday, Oct. 27, through Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (except Sunday, Oct. 29), and Wednesday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington D.C. Tickets are available for this free exhibition, but are not required. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this event ticketing site for more information and to secure your ticket. Entry is not guaranteed. Visitors are invited to wear costumes to “LOC Halloween: Chambers of Mystery.”
The famed Gilt Sample Sale presented by Gilt City is returning to D.C.!
When: Friday, October 27 from 7 – 11PM
Saturday, October 28 from 9AM – 5PM
What: Shoppers won’t want to miss exploring the treasure trove of designer finds at up to 80% off retail. The sale will feature men’s and women’s fashions and accessories from brands like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Sandro, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Paul Smith and John Varvatos, as well as kids, home and decor items.
Guests can visit Gilt.com to learn more and purchase tickets to the sale. In addition to racks and rows of designer duds, they can expect to enjoy –
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Sounds by DJ Sean Peoples and DJ KC Higgins
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Complimentary cocktails
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A lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City
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Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water to help you keep your strength up as you shop
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Cold-pressed juices and Glow shots from South Block Juice
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Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS
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Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack
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Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar
Get ready to bebop down below! Dupont Underground, the arts and cultural organization that lies beneath Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle, will host “Meet Me at the Underground: A Jazz Age Soiree” on Friday, October 27. The restored space will be a subterranean 1920’s-style speakeasy for the evening, with jazz musicians performing live, dramatic costumes of the era, and an art-deco-inspired beverage from neighboring Dupont restaurant, Firefly.
From 7:00-11:00 p.m., soiree attendees can dance the night away to lively tunes from jazz musician Dante Pope. International jazz vocalist Rochelle Rice will join Dante for a special performance and may even show guests how to snap their fingers like a true jazz enthusiast. Attendees are encouraged to dress the part with costumes inspired by the period.
Firefly’s Lead Bartender Brendan Ambrose will be composing a melodic masterpiece of his own. His riff on a jazz-era cocktail will be a feast for the senses featuring freshly-picked herbs and flowers from Firefly’s rooftop garden.
What’s the Secret Password?
One may argue a true speakeasy has a password, and “A Jazz Age Soiree” does not disappoint. Prior to dancing the jitterbug, partygoers are invited to Firefly for a special pre-show dinner menu. For $35, diners will receive an appetizer, an entrée, and a glass of house wine. Any guest that comes into the restaurant on Friday, October 27 with the password “UNDERGROUND” may receive the dinner deal.
“Meet Me at the Underground: A Jazz Age Soiree” is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $20 on Ticketfly, and $25 at the door.
2017 SUPERFIERCE Art Exhibit
Title: Art Industry Movement SUPERFIERCE to Host Month-Long Exhibit and Activation Empowering Female Artists
Dates: October 5th – November 4th
Address: Blind Whino Arts Club, 700 Delaware Ave., SW, Washington, DC.
Cost: Free
Summary:
SUPERFIERCE—an organization aimed at creating a foundation of support, connectivity and resources to empower female artists will host a month-long art exhibit featuring more than 30 nationally and locally known female artists, photographers and sculptors. Artists include Anne Marchand, Ashley Longshore, Caitlyn Price, Dominique Fierro, Julie Wolfe, Kennedy Yanko, Lana Gomez, Maggie O’Neill, Maryanne Pollock, and more. These interactive installations will be on display with all work available for purchase. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to E-Beauty, an organization that supports women undergoing treatment for cancer through their wig exchange program. Ongoing activation events are available to the public including an all-ages paint party, Art of Business networking event, and The Business of Beautiful panel discussion. And this year Superfierce aims to raise money to fund five mentorship programs between prominent and up-and-coming artists to further opportunities for women in the arts. For more information, visit www.superfierce.org.
The famed Gilt Sample Sale presented by Gilt City is returning to D.C.!
When: Friday, October 27 from 7 – 11PM
Saturday, October 28 from 9AM – 5PM
Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th St NE)
What: Shoppers won’t want to miss exploring the treasure trove of designer finds at up to 80% off retail. The sale will feature men’s and women’s fashions and accessories from brands like Chloé, Valentino, Tibi, Sandro, Maje, The Kooples, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Paul Smith and John Varvatos, as well as kids, home and decor items.
Guests can visit Gilt.com to learn more and purchase tickets to the sale. In addition to racks and rows of designer duds, they can expect to enjoy –
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Sounds by DJ Sean Peoples and DJ KC Higgins
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Complimentary cocktails
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A lifestyle concierge services from Gilt City
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Complimentary Harmless Harvest coconut water to help you keep your strength up as you shop
-
Cold-pressed juices and Glow shots from South Block Juice
-
Organic chickpea puffs from HIPPEAS
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Hand-crafted mini doughnuts from Sugar Shack
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Complimentary braiding & dry hairstyling from Sip & Dry Bar
Kids of all ages along with their four-legged friends are invited to attend the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District’s (MVT CID) annual Fall Fun Day, held this year onSaturday, October 28 at Milian Park at 5th and Massachusetts Avenue, NW from 10:00 AM to noon. The festive neighborhood event marks the final day of the FRESHFARM MVT Market, which will be open from 10 AM to 2 PMfeaturing delicious locally-grown fall produce and veggies, pastries, breads, grass-fed meats, cheeses and eggs along with homemade sauces, jams and other house-made items. Free activities at the large park set with straw bale seating areas will include a pumpkin bowling game, bouncy house, banjo musician, face painting, cider tastings courtesy Black Rock Orchard, free popcorn and mini-pumpkin painting courtesy 5th Street Ace Hardware, a kid costume parade around the park. a dog costume parade on the red carpet with prizes for the top three costumes, and plenty of sweet treats for everyone.
Fall Fun Day Schedule:
10:00 AM Until Noon — Face Painting, Mini Pumpkin Painting, Games & Sweets, Pumpkin Bowling, Bouncy House, Music
10:30 AM — Mini-Monsters Costume Parade (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)
11:15 AM — Dog Costume Parade & Contest (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)
FREE KIDS EVENT
- Saturday, October 28 (10:00am-2:00pm): WIHS Kids’ Day is a free, fun, family-friendly event. Children participate in more than a dozen hands-on educational and fun activities, including pony rides, coloring station, face painting, pony brushing lessons, plus giveaways from Georgetown Cupcake. There’s even a pony kissing booth with Mini Cooper, the mini pony! Rain or shine, outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW and face painting and other events will be held on the Capital One Arena concourse.
There will be a big Halloween party in Penn Quarter at the end of this month. And even though it’s taking place outside in a space the size of a city block, some Washingtonians may still not see it happening. Is it a trick? Not in the least. Dirty Habit is inviting Halloween celebrators to party all night long on Saturday, October 28 in its fully-enclosed patio! The celebration promises to be a wicked good time with an assortment of treats for guests aged 21 and up.
Similar to the popular brunch punches that Lead Bartender Sarah Ruiz mixes up every weekend, Ruiz will be brewing a Halloween-themed punch in her cauldron exclusively for the event. Dishes from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom’s new fall menu will be available a la carte. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy a proper sit-down dinner before heading to the patio for the night’s festivities. Live DJ entertainment, dancing, and costumes will be celebrated from 9:30 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Guests donning the most unique and eye-catching costumes will be surprised with Dirty Habit gift certificates!
What: Wicked Garden Party at Dirty Habit
When: Saturday, October 28
Time: 9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Where: Dirty Habit. 555 8th Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20004
Tickets: FREE! This event is free, non-ticketed, and open to the public. Must be 21+ to attend.
