Oct
29
Fri
Synetic Theater’s Vampire Ball @ Synetic Theater
Oct 29 @ 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Join Synetic Theater for a killer night starting with a performance of our spooktacular show, The Madness of Poe followed by an indoor/outdoor dance party with all the food, drinks, tricks, and treats that a ghoul could ask for.

Featuring Food and Drinks from National Landing’s newest hit restaurant

The Freshman!

Gather all your Basic Witches and Vampire RIPs for a party to wake the dead!*

 

Friday, October 29th

Doors Open at 7:30pm

The Madness of Poe at 8:00pm

Party til Midnight!

 

Ages 21 & Up

“DC’s hottest Halloween Party has EVERYTHING: aerialists, Edgar Allan Poe themed cocktails, dancing, physical theater, Georgian house music, and fun-sized candy bars.” – Stefan on The Vampire Ball

*COVID Safety: Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test will be required for entry. Masks will be required during the performance of “The Madness of Poe” but will be optional for the indoor/outdoor party. 

 

Oct
31
Sun
Halloween Costume Party at Dacha Navy Yard @ Dacha Navy Yard
Oct 31 @ 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM

A beer garden party celebrating The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour landing in Washington D.C. Guests and fans are invited to Navy Yard for a party ahead of the film’s screening at the Entertainment and Sports Arena just two stops away on Metro’s Green line. Bartenders will be pouring Halloween specials all night long, with extra special surprises for moviegoers headed to the screening later in the evening. Costumes encouraged, but not required.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: $5 Halloween Beer Special! Present your event ticket at the door, get a ticket to use at the bar for $5 Halloween Beer special (Several to choose from).

WHEN: Sunday, October 31 beginning at 5:00 PM

Reservations are not required, but can be made via Resy. Access to the beer garden party is free of charge and a full menu is available HERE.

Tickets to The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular are available on Ticketmaster HERE ($25-$45).

Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour @ Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, DC
Oct 31 @ 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is coming to Washington D.C. on Halloween! 

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 night this year. The screening of the original unedited movie will include a live shadow cast and, of course, full audience participation. Attendees will have the chance to take photos with Barry Bostwick and have personal items autographed. Costumes are encouraged for the extra special costume contest during the event. 

WHEN: Sunday, October 31 at 8:00 PM

Purchase your tickets on Ticketmaster HERE

WHERE: Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, DC

               1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032

HOW: General admission tickets range from $25.00 – $45.00 and are available through Ticketmaster or via the venue box office, which is open Wednesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Special pre-event VIP meet and greet packages are also available as additional options online.

Haunted Heist @ Markoff's Haunted Forest
Oct 31 @ 10:00 PM – Nov 1 @ 2:00 AM

VERSUS — the parent company behind Castas Rum Bar, Morris American Bar and HEIST — has teamed up with Maryland’s legendary screamfest Markoff’s Haunted Forest to host Haunted HEIST, a nightlife takeover of Markoff’s spooky “Town.”

Following the last trail tour on October 31, guests will enter Haunted HEIST, a one-night bash with a DJ and themed cocktails featured at the many bars set up throughout the space.

This year’s haunted trail marks the longest trail in Markoff’s 27-year history. Patrons should expect more scares, twists, turns and epic scenes that will leave you trembling, while Haunted HEIST represents the first onsite nightlife collaboration since Markoff’s inception.

“I grew up going to Markoff’s Haunted Forest, so it’s really fun to see a part of my childhood come full circle with this unique partnership,” says Versus principal Vinoda Basnayake.

HEIST is known for reimagining nightlife through innovative concepts in unique settings: This summer, it took the nightclub to Washington’s iconic arts venue, the Kennedy Center, for eight weekends. Previous pop-ups have taken place at SXSW, Austin City Limits festival and Preakness Stakes. Haunted HEIST, however, will be uniquely spooky – after their terrifying turn through the forest, guests can settle in at VIP tables or visit a series of  dressed-up bars in the forest to try all the cocktails created just for Haunted HEIST. Tickets include access to the event and drink tickets to be redeemed at Markoff’s. Tickets are limited to 250 people. Roundtrip bus transportation from Dupont Circle to Markoff’s will be available and included in ticket price.

Haunted HEIST (19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD, 20842) will take place October 31. For more information and to reserve tables or purchase tickets, please visit hauntedheist.com.

Nov
16
Tue
Before Hillwood: A History of This Land @ Hillwood Museum
Nov 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Before Hillwood: A History of This Land

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 5:30-8 p.m.

Dr. Elizabeth Rule, director of the AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics and Policy, and Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator, will explore the history and legacy of the Native peoples on whose ancestral land Hillwood now stands, as well as the stories of those who have been on Hillwood’s twenty-five acres since the 1700s.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Dec
1
Wed
Hillwood Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Hillwood Museum
Dec 1 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon

Friday, December 3, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, craft a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Fairmont Washington Tree Lighting @ Fairmont Courtyard
Dec 1 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 18th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard  beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021,   Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden –  the perfect venue for holiday celebrations.

Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics under the direction of  Director of Performing Arts, Neptune Pringle, III. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and all families will be entered to win prizes. Santa will make a special appearance with Georgie the hotel’s Canine Ambassador.  This year, all families are welcome to take a photo with Santa after the ceremony in his very own Santa Suite.

  Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit Horton’s Kids*. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s Tree Lighting. All families and guests are encouraged to bring a popular toy such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18.

            To secure reservations for Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, please visit Eventbrite:  https://fairmontwashingtontreelighting.eventbrite.com

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will also be accepting toy donations for Horton’s before and after the tree lighting ceremony from November 18th until December 14th.

* Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life.    https://www.hortonskids.org/+

Dec
2
Thu
Hillwood Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Hillwood Museum
Dec 2 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon

Friday, December 3, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, craft a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Dec
3
Fri
Hillwood Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Hillwood Museum
Dec 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon

Friday, December 3, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, craft a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Hillwood Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Hillwood Museum
Dec 3 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Friday, December 3, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, December 5, 2021, 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, craft a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008