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SUMMARY:Diwali at Smithsonian Asian Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will celebrate Diwali\, the Hindu festival of light\, with “Asia After Dark” programming 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 6. Visitors will be welcomed inside the museum after hours to explore family-friendly arts and crafts\, talks and tours on South Asian art\, and a variety of music and dance performances. At 7:30 p.m.\, the museum’s plaza will transform into a dance floor\, with vibrant projected lights and music and beats by DJ MAIYA. \nActivities and performances include: \n\nFamily-friendly arts and crafts\, including decorate-your-own rangoli\, a traditional Indian floor art that involves colorful\, intricate patterns\nPerformances of the Sarod\, a traditional South Asian stringed instrument\, by young Sarod musician Swarnendu\, in the museum’s auditorium\nHigh-energy South Indian fusion dance performances on the plaza from the Washington\, D.C.-based performing arts group\, Vishious Vicinity\nSpotlight talks given by docents and curator-led tours of the museum’s South Asian art collections\nCuisine from the Indian diaspora\, available for purchase throughout the festival\n\nRegistration via Eventbrite is recommended but not required. \nDiwali spans five days and marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. Traditionally celebrated after the year’s last harvest\, celebrants honor the goddess of abundance Lakshmi\, inviting her to enter and bless their homes\, temples and other public spaces. Lights are important to Diwali because Hindu belief holds that Lakshmi cannot enter a dark space. \nThe museum offers many resources to learn about Diwali on its website\, such as virtual tours of related collections\, educator resources and webinars. The museum has held a Diwali “Asia After Dark” celebration since 2024\, which has attracted more than 8\,000 people in the past two years.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/diwali-at-smithsonian-asian-art-museum/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art\, 1050 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Foodie,Music/Concert,Other Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Day 2026 \nSaturday\, November 7\, 10:30 AM–5 PM \nJoin in for this full-day program honoring Native Americans in every branch of the US military. Throughout the day\, visitors of all ages can learn more about Native military service and honor veterans through an exhibition\, presentations\, a short film\, hands-on activities\, various information tables\, and more. \n\nLearn about the significance of tobacco in Indigenous cultures and make prayer ties to honor veterans. Dr. Christine Sims (Acoma Pueblo) will share stories of Pueblo men who served as Code Talkers in World War II. Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) archivist Ryan S. Flahive will discuss the life and legacy of Native fashion designer\, co-founder of IAIA\, and veteran Lloyd “Kiva” New (Cherokee\, 1916-2002). The lighting of the flame of the National Native American Veterans Memorial will feature an Honor Song and drum by Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) and Ralph Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo). The Native American Women Warriors will retire the colors to conclude the day’s events. \n\nPortions of the day’s events will be livestreamed\, watch at AmericanIndian.si.edu/livestream. \n  \nMajor support provided by The Boeing Company.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/service-and-sacrifice-veterans-day-2026/
LOCATION:National Musueum of the American Indian\, 4th St SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Other Entertainment
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SUMMARY:SpyHer: Vintage Espionage Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Espionage Wine Tasting\n10 November 2026 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nFrontier House\n1 D St SE\nWashington\, DC 20003\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere world class wine education meets real CIA storytelling. Led by a former CIA officer and sommelier\, Vintage Espionage is a one-of-a-kind event blending wine\, espionage\, and insider stories from the world of intelligence. Guests enjoy a blind tasting of six wines featuring old word and new world sparkling\, white\, and red varietals. Each pour is explored through the lens of a sommelier and paired with true stories from CIA operations\, offering guests a rare behind-the-scenes look into life in the shadows\n\n“The most DC thing I’ve done in the 15 years I’ve lived here.  I learned a ton about wine tasting and the lives of CIA Agents.  Do not miss this!” – Karen D.\n\nAfter years running human operations in high-risk environments around the world\, your host DECANTER/1 now applies the same discipline and instinct to the world of wine.  Her work focused on recruiting and handling sources\, reading people\, navigating uncertainty\, and making decisions where the stakes were often life and death. Today\, as a sommelier\, she explores complexity in a different form\, uncovering the stories\, structure\, and subtle signals within each glass.\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity!  Use promo code SPYFALL2026 for a 20% discount.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/spyher-vintage-espionage-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:Frontier House\, 1 D Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003
CATEGORIES:Other Entertainment
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SUMMARY:NMWA After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Wednesday evening of each month for a creative and engaging after-hours experience!Peruse the galleries\, grab a cocktail\, listen to a performance\, attend a tour\, or participate in art-making activities. Mark your calendar for a great time for you and your friends.Two drink tickets are included with admission; additional beverages and food are available for purchase. \nAll members can purchase tickets\, even if the event is sold out; members at the Explorer level and above receive two free tickets to each NMWA Nights event. \n 
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/nmwa-after-hours-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Women in the Arts\, 1250 New York Ave.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
CATEGORIES:Arts/Theatre
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SUMMARY:A Bison Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A Bison Celebration \nSaturday\, November 21\, 1–5 PM \nCelebrate the past\, present\, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and hands-on activities\, learn about the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations. “A Bison Celebration” is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Check out the full event schedule. \n\nSupport for this project provided by The Walt Disney Company.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/a-bison-celebration/
LOCATION:National Musueum of the American Indian\, 4th St SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Other Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Native American Heritage Day \nFriday\, November 27\, 11 AM–4 PM \nCelebrate Native American Heritage Day with the museum with Jingle Dress dancing performances\, a closer look at the installation Making a Statement\, and hands-on activities.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/native-american-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian\, 4th St SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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SUMMARY:Winternational – 13th Annual Embassy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:In a city where international diplomacy is part of everyday life for some\, one annual tradition invites the public for a closer look. On Tuesday\, December 8\, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) will host the 13th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase\, opening its doors to the community for a celebration of cultures\, traditions\, and connections that brings the world a little closer together. \nPresented by the World Trade Center Washington\, DC (WTCDC)\, Winternational offers a rare opportunity\, in one day and one place\, for guests to experience all the richness that embassies bring to life in Washington. Guests can explore vibrant embassy exhibits\, sample authentic international cuisine\, discover traditional and handcrafted goods\, view cultural performances\, and engage directly with representatives from dozens of countries around the world. \nFollowing a successful 2025 showcase\, which welcomed 70 embassies and 8\,000 guests\, Winternational continues to demonstrate its ability to bring public diplomacy to the main stage\, making cultural exchange accessible to thousands and affirming Washington\, DC’s identity as a dynamic international city. \n“Washington is recognized around the world as a center for international diplomacy\, but Winternational gives that global identity a more personal dimension” said Allyson Browne McKithen\, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Washington\, DC\, and founder of the event. “It creates a welcoming space for embassies and the public to engage directly\, share traditions\, exchange stories\, and celebrate the cultures that make our global community so rich and diverse. We understand that meaningful cultural exchange builds trust\, strengthens relationships\, and lays the foundation for international commerce and a more connected world”. \nWHAT: Winternational – 13th Annual Embassy Showcase \nWHEN: Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nWHO: Participating Embassies and Organizations:\nAlgeria\, Azerbaijan\, Bahamas\, Bahrain\, Bangladesh\, Belize\, Benin\, Bolivia\, Cameroon\, China\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Dominican Republic\, Ecuador\, Egypt\, El Salvador\, Ethiopia\, Fiji\, Gabon\, Georgia\, Grenada\, Guatemala\, Guyana\, Honduras\, Iraq\, Kenya\, Kuwait\, Laos\, League of Arab States\, Lebanon\, Libya\, Madagascar\, Malawi\, Malaysia\, Mauritania\, Mexico\, Morocco\, Myanmar\, Nepal\, Nigeria\, Pakistan\, Panama\, Peru\, Qatar\, Rwanda\, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\, Saudi Arabia\, Sierra Leone\, Slovenia\, Somalia\, Sri Lanka\, Sudan\, Tanzania\, Tunisia\, Türkiye Uganda\, Ukraine\, Vietnam\, Yemen\, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
URL:https://kstreetmagazine.com/event/winternational-2026/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center\, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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