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1 World Culture Festival World Culture Festival Oct 1 all-day Tickets Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property. Over 250,000 visitors from… Read More	2 U.S. Dream Academy’s POWER OF A DREAM GALA 5:30 PM U.S. Dream Academy’s POWER OF A DREAM GALA @ Museum of the Bible Oct 2 @ 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tickets U.S. Dream Academy’s POWER OF A DREAM GALA – Celebrating 25 Years of Cultivating Dreams Monday, October 2 5:30-10:30P p.m. Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC Link The U.S. Dream Academy, a Maryland based, 501(c)3 nonprofit that inspires and invests in the lives of children of incarcerated… Read More “Power of A Dream” Celebration 5:30 PM “Power of A Dream” Celebration @ Museum of the Bible Oct 2 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tickets The U.S. Dream Academy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that inspires and invests in the lives of children of incarcerated parents, will host its Annual “Power of A Dream” celebration in honor of the charity’s 25th Anniversary on Monday, October 2nd at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC,… Read More	3 Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour 5:00 PM Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour @ AC Lounge Oct 3 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka. WHEN Tuesdays,… Read More	4	5	6 ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival @ The Wharf Oct 6 all-day Tickets The American Black Film Festival will be bringing a NEW comedy festival to DC this October. ‘Because They’re Funny,’ a three-day event will showcase comedic talent within the BIPOC communities, propelling a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom. The festival, programmed for comedy fans… Read More Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival @ The Wharf in DC's Southwest Waterfront Oct 6 all-day Tickets Because They’re Funny (BTF) a new comedy festival from the producers of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), and in partnership with Events DC, is focused on highlighting comedic talent within BIPOC communities. Taking place in DC for the first time this October, BTF is… Read More Battle of the Banned Books 6:00 PM Battle of the Banned Books @ MLK Library Oct 6 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets Please join the DC Public Library Foundation in the MLK Jr. Lirary Great Hall as DC’s Neighborhood Librarians battle it out for the title of best Banned Book Art Installation! We will also honor inspiring community advocates with our second Power the Dream DCPLF awards:… Read More	7 ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival @ The Wharf Oct 7 all-day Tickets The American Black Film Festival will be bringing a NEW comedy festival to DC this October. ‘Because They’re Funny,’ a three-day event will showcase comedic talent within the BIPOC communities, propelling a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom. The festival, programmed for comedy fans… Read More Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival @ The Wharf in DC's Southwest Waterfront Oct 7 all-day Tickets Because They’re Funny (BTF) a new comedy festival from the producers of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), and in partnership with Events DC, is focused on highlighting comedic talent within BIPOC communities. Taking place in DC for the first time this October, BTF is… Read More Cushman & Wakefield’s Annual Chili Cook-Off 12:00 PM Cushman & Wakefield’s Annual Chili Cook-Off @ The Sandlot at the Boro Oct 7 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets The Boro in Tyson’s is excited to host Cushman & Wakefield’s annual chili cook-off! This year’s competition benefits the Boulder Crest Foundation and will feature 15 to 20 teams vying for the grand prize. Cushman & Wakefield employees will judge the competition. All are welcome to… Read More
8 ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival ‘Because They’re Funny’ American Black Film Festival @ The Wharf Oct 8 all-day Tickets The American Black Film Festival will be bringing a NEW comedy festival to DC this October. ‘Because They’re Funny,’ a three-day event will showcase comedic talent within the BIPOC communities, propelling a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom. The festival, programmed for comedy fans… Read More Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival @ The Wharf in DC's Southwest Waterfront Oct 8 all-day Tickets Because They’re Funny (BTF) a new comedy festival from the producers of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), and in partnership with Events DC, is focused on highlighting comedic talent within BIPOC communities. Taking place in DC for the first time this October, BTF is… Read More	9	10 Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour 5:00 PM Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour @ AC Lounge Oct 10 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka. WHEN Tuesdays,… Read More	11	12 Find Love IRL with Bumble x YOTEL 6:00 PM Find Love IRL with Bumble x YOTEL @ Yotel DC Oct 12 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets Find Love IRL with Bumble x YOTEL YOTEL and Bumble have joined forces with Bacardi to spread a little love (with a drink and some tapas on the side) thanks to their new Bumble IRL event series. YOTEL properties across the US will be hosting… Read More	13 Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” @ Hi-Lawn Oct 13 all-day Tickets Yeehaw, y’all! Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is hosting its inaugural “Boot ‘N Scoot” – DC’s only country music fest, from October 13-15. The open-air green space will host three days of country fun, including live music, bull riding, line dancing, roping, BBQ specials and more.… Read More	14 Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” @ Hi-Lawn Oct 14 all-day Tickets Yeehaw, y’all! Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is hosting its inaugural “Boot ‘N Scoot” – DC’s only country music fest, from October 13-15. The open-air green space will host three days of country fun, including live music, bull riding, line dancing, roping, BBQ specials and more.… Read More Adams Morgan Porchfest 2:00 PM Adams Morgan Porchfest @ Adman Morgan Various Oct 14 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) is excited to announce the return of Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest on Saturday, October 14th from 2-6pm! With approximately 100 bands, this event will showcase some of DC’s best local musical talent featuring nearly every musical genre, including classic rock, funk, go-go, rap,… Read More Madison of DC Fall Fête 7:00 PM Madison of DC Fall Fête @ City Tavern Club Oct 14 @ 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Tickets Fall Fête A Charity Gala Benefiting My Sister’s Place Join the Madison of Washington DC in inaugurating the annual Fall Fête – a charity gala benefiting My Sister’s Place, and a celebration of its 20th anniversary. The night will feature a silent auction, whiskey tasting,… Read More National Philharmonic: Gershwin, Price & Beethoven 7:30 PM National Philharmonic: Gershwin, Price & Beethoven @ The Music Center at Strathmore Oct 14 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tickets Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore Gershwin, Price & Beethoven Piotr Gajewski, conductor Michelle Cann, piano NatPhil’s 2023-2024 Season begins with a trio of enchanting works conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski, transporting listeners from the height of… Read More
15 Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” Hi-Lawn “Boot ‘N Scoot” @ Hi-Lawn Oct 15 all-day Tickets Yeehaw, y’all! Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is hosting its inaugural “Boot ‘N Scoot” – DC’s only country music fest, from October 13-15. The open-air green space will host three days of country fun, including live music, bull riding, line dancing, roping, BBQ specials and more.… Read More Calico’s 3rd Annual Late Harvest Festival 1:00 PM Calico’s 3rd Annual Late Harvest Festival @ Calico Oct 15 @ 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets Calico is celebrating the changing of the seasons with its 3rd Annual Late Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 15 from 1pm to 9 p.m. The urban backyard in Blagden Alley once again hosts its welcome party for cooler weather, with a free-to-attend Sunday afternoon fall fest complete with pumpkin painting, caramel apples, hot cocktails,… Read More	16	17 Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour 5:00 PM Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour @ AC Lounge Oct 17 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka. WHEN Tuesdays,… Read More	18	19	20 Michelle Buteau: Full Heart, Tight Jeans 8:00 PM Michelle Buteau: Full Heart, Tight Jeans @ Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theatre Oct 20 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tickets Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau brings her highly-anticipated tour to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in her first time headlining the Kennedy Center. As the star and creator of her own scripted series Survival of the Thickest, which premieres on Netflix on July 13, Buteau shares her… Read More	21 Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration at Hillwood 4:00 PM Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration at Hillwood @ Hillwood Museum and Gardens Oct 21 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration Saturday, October 21, 2023, 4-6 p.m. Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition. www.HillwoodMuseum.org 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
22	23	24 Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour 5:00 PM Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour @ AC Lounge Oct 24 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka. WHEN Tuesdays,… Read More	25 Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson Plaza 9:00 AM Fall Festival on Woodrow Wilson Plaza @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Oct 25 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join in at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in the autumn spirit. Our exciting lineup of family-friendly and engaging activities promises fun, including a… Read More	26 Fairmont HOWL-o-WEEN 6:00 PM Fairmont HOWL-o-WEEN @ Fairmont Courtyard Oct 26 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Tickets Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 12th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event, takes place on Thursday, October 26 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Prizes will be awarded at 7:00pm to… Read More Salamander Middleburg Haunted Trail 6:30 PM Salamander Middleburg Haunted Trail @ Salamander Middleburg Oct 26 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Tickets Haunted Trail October 26, 2023 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fitness Center Join us for a spook-tacular night of fun and fright! The 0.6-mile trail features 10 actor scenes from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for children ages four through 12 years old. Our fright-free… Read More	27 War of the Worlds 85th Anniversary Listening Party 6:30 PM War of the Worlds 85th Anniversary Listening Party @ WAMU Black Box Theater and Community Room Oct 27 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tickets The Big Broadcast Presents: War of the Worlds 85th Anniversary Listening Party What: WAMU and The Big Broadcast are hosting an in-person listening party of Orson Welles’s acclaimed “War of the Worlds” production with The Mercury Theater of the Air, to mark the 85th anniversary of the… Read More	28 Adams Morgan Apple Festival 8:00 AM Adams Morgan Apple Festival @ Unity Park at Euclid and Champlain Streets NW Oct 28 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets The 10th Annual Adams Morgan Apple Pie Baking Contest and the 15th Annual Licking Creek Bend Farm Heirloom Apple Tasting returns to Adams Morgan on Saturday, October 28! The highly-anticipated community event will take place in front of The Line Hotel and directly across the street from the farmer’s… Read More Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour 11:00 AM Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour @ Tysons Corner Center Plaza Oct 28 @ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tickets Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour Saturday, October 28 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tysons Corner Center Plaza Barbie is living the dream and cruising to Tysons Corner Center! Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck… Read More Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Gala 7:30 PM Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Gala @ Embassy of Italy Oct 28 @ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM Tickets Globally, the parent organization of YPFP, is dedicated to the vision that every cause deserves a powerful, authentic and global community behind it. Programs provide a platform to young professionals to accelerate their careers in various areas of global affairs. The Globally Gala will be… Read More Bar Chinois Halloween Party 10:00 PM Bar Chinois Halloween Party @ Bar Chinois Oct 28 @ 10:00 PM – Oct 29 @ 2:00 PM Tickets Get into the Halloween spirit and join Bar Chinois on Saturday, October 28th for a Halloween costume contest. The first place winner will receive a $100 giftcard to Bar Chinois and second place will win a bottle of champagne. Grab your friends and enjoy drink… Read More
29	30 Chefs for Equality 6:00 PM Chefs for Equality @ National Building Museum Oct 30 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tickets The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation – the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – and prominent food writer David Hagedorn announce the return of Chefs for Equality on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the… Read More	31 BRAVOWEEN – a Halloween costume party 5:00 PM BRAVOWEEN – a Halloween costume party @ Lulu's Wine Garden Oct 31 @ 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM Tickets For reality TV lovers, there’s nothing scarier than a room full of “Bravolebrities,” so Lulu’s is hosting BRAVOWEEN – a Halloween costume party on Tuesday, October 31 from 5pm to close. The Bravo TV-themed party encourages guests to dress up as their favorite personalities from shows ranging from The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Southern… Read More Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour 5:00 PM Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour @ AC Lounge Oct 31 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka. WHEN Tuesdays,… Read More

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