Events/Things To Do

8 p.m. Concert Hall NSO Pops: Jim James—The Order of Nature: A Song Cycle Jim James, the eclectic front man and founder of indie-rock band My Morning Jacket, teams up with conductor Teddy Abrams for a special performance of their orchestral song cycle featuring chorus… Read More

La Cosecha, EDENS’ upcoming contemporary Latin market (1270 4th Street NE) in the Union Market District, will celebrate its opening preview celebration with a festive block party and special concert, presented by title partner Events DC and headlined by Grammy-winning Latin fusion band Ozomatli on… Read More

Tickets are on sale now for the Friends of the National Zoo’s annual wine fest, and this year, the event boasts an impressive selection of bottles, all rated 90 points or above. Zoo Uncorked returns to the heart of Washington, D.C. and the beautiful setting… Read More

Bring the whole family—including pets!—to support Smithsonian conservation efforts all over the world at The Fast & the Fierce 5K, sponsored by Aegis Project Controls. Friends of the National Zoo will host its second annual race for wildlife at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, D.C.,… Read More

Safe Space NOVA to Host Inaugural Fundraiser Brunch Event   Who:               Safe Space NOVA                         WUSA9’s Lorenzo Hall to serve as MC   What:              Inaugural Fundraiser Brunch Event When:             Saturday, September 14, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   Where:           The Garden 5380 Eisenhower Avenue (Suite C) Alexandria, VA… Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month Concert: New Inca Son Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Begin the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month a day early this year with a free concert by New Inca Son at the National Museum of the American Indian. Acclaimed throughout the world… Read More

Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is adding a Paella Fest to its renowned Paella Night Wednesdays with some of DC’s most renowned and talented chefs to benefit Horton’s Kids. On Wednesday, September 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm, Fairmont’s Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo welcomes Chefs Cinthia… Read More

8 p.m. Concert Hall NSO Pops: An Evening with Maxwell The multi-Grammy® winner has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades with songs ranging from “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” and “Pretty Wings” to “Lake by the Ocean.” Maxwell redefined soul music with… Read More

The Heurich House Museum is bringing back its old Heurich Oktoberfest celebration, but with a new twist: their Senate Beer revival will be fully available to the public for the first time since 1956, and the museum asked some of their new friends to help celebrate! On September 21st from 1-4pm the… Read More

Due to overwhelming demand, Maxwell and the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops have added a fourth show to their September run on Saturday, September 21, at 5 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. These concerts mark the soul star’s first ever performance with a… Read More

On September 23, 2019, Tzedek DC, a DC legal services organization will hold Eat Well, Do Justice: Celebrity Chef Knish Knockout!.  The event raises funds for Tzedek DC (“Sedek DC”), a non-profit organization headquartered at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law with the mission… Read More

Chance for Life will host its first annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month Poker Tournament at Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge on Sunday, September 29. The tournament will last from 3:30pm to 6:30pm with an after party until 9:30pm. Guests are invited to purchase their poker seat… Read More