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Oktoberfest @ The Wharf
2025-10-05 13:00 - 19:00 UTC | District Pier @ The Wharf, 101 District Square SW,, Washington, DC, 20024
Dust off your Lederhosen and get ready to celebrate, because Oktoberfest at The Wharf is back on Saturday, October 5! Join us for a festive waterfront afternoon filled with stein hoisting, polka dancing and the iconic Wiener 500 Dachsund Dash (registration is now open!). Plus, enjoy traditional German fare, lively music, and plenty of Samuel Adams Octoberfest beer on tap.

NaLa Noches Latin Music Series @ National Landing
2025-10-09 05:00 - 19:00 | Metropolitan Park, 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202
Introducing NaLa Noches, a new Latin music series this fall in National Landing’s Metropolitan Park. Hosted by the National Landing BID and sponsored by Amazon—with a stellar lineup curated by DC trumpet legend Joe Herrera—the free live music series kicks off Thursday, September 18 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) with a performance by Max Rosado, a powerhouse vocalist known for his salsa and tropical rhythms. Concurrent with Hispanic Heritage Month, NaLa Noches celebrates the broader diaspora of Latin music with weekly performances showcasing Venezuelan jazz, Boleros, and more, concluding with the popular salsa band, Bio Ritmo. For more info, visit www.nationallanding.org/NaLaNoches.

Guests are invited to grab a bite from local restaurants in Met Park including Taqueria Xochi, Peruvian Brothers and more, enjoy free Topo Chico (while supplies last) and dive into hands-on art activities hosted on-site by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Plus, stop by the National Landing BID tent for giveaways!

2025 NaLa Noches music and art lineup:

October 9: Fran Vielma (Venezuela jazz)

On-site art activity: Make Folklórico crafts with artist David Amoroso

October 16: Alfredo Mojica (Salsa)

On-site art activity: Mold plasticine clay figurines

October 23: Bio Ritmo (Psychedelic Salsa)

On-site art activity: Paint watercolor prints of fall fruits and vegetables

WHEN: Every Thursday from September 18 to October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202)

HOW: The event is free; however, RSVPs are encouraged via Eventbrite.

GETTING THERE: Metropolitan Park is easily accessible by rail and approximately a 7-minute walk from Pentagon City Metro, or a 10-minute walk from Crystal City Metro Station. Capital Bikeshare stations are within a short walk and limited bike parking is also available. For those driving, there are ample parking options in the vicinity.

Hocus Pocus Screening at Bridge District
2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Bridge District, 633 Howard Road SE, Washington, DC, 20020
WHAT: Bridge District invites the community to its free, fall outdoor movie series along the waterfront. In partnership with Firefly Hospitality, BLEX Media and Sandlot Anacostia, guests can bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to get cozy in front of the big screen. Complimentary popcorn will also be served, with local food and drink offerings available for purchase.
WHEN:

Hocus Pocus: Friday, October 10

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Bridge District | 633 Howard Road SE, 20020

HOW: This event is free and open to the public. Register at the Eventbrite HERE.

Oktoberfest at The Boro
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boro, 8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA, 22102
The Boro invites families, friends and neighbors to celebrate fall at The Boro’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11. The free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, contests, seasonal food and beverages and activities for all ages.
Festivities include:

Live Music: Guests can enjoy the sounds of a traditional polka band throughout the event.

Interactive Dance Performances: Professional dancers from Tysons Ballroom will teach guests the basics of polka and encourage everyone to join in the fun on the dance floor.

Kid-Friendly Activities: Families can delight in glitter tattoos, face painting, balloon creations and seasonal crafts.

Oktoberfest Contests: Attendees can test their strength in a bier stein holding challenge or show off festive outfits in a “best dressed” social media contest for prizes.

Seasonal Food and Drinks: Guests can sip seasonal beers and themed cocktails from Circa and El Bebe while savoring the flavors of fall, including a few German-inspired bites.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 12-2pm
(The rain date is Saturday, October 18 from 12-2pm)
WHERE:
The Boro: 8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA 22102
HOW:
This event is free and open to the public but registration is encouraged. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-at-the-boro-tickets-1743121034939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Beauty + Balance @ Westfield Montgomery
2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD, 20817
On Sunday, October 12th, Westfield Montgomery will host Beauty + Balance, a one-day community event that blends movement, beauty, wellness resources, and prevention information for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From 10am-3 pm in Center Court and lower level aisles, guests will find:

Shopping Is My Cardio: Kick the day off at 10am with body-positive instructor Monique Coleman of Curvy Fit Fitness, guests will enjoy a free high energy dance fitness class.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Local non-profit For 3 Sisters will be onsite sharing vital resources and information about their mission to support individuals affected by breast cancer. Don’t miss Vicky, the pink fire truck, parked outside.

Lip Readings: As a gift with purchase, Certified Lipsologist Ariana Lightningstorm will offer shoppers insight into what their kiss print says about their personality.

Pop-Out Activations: From 11am to 3pm, shoppers can enjoy mini makeovers, and free samples from their favorite retailers.

The event is free to the public and more information can be found here.

HOWL-o-ween @ The Yards
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
The Yards invites pups and their people to join the Howl-O-Ween Bar(k) Crawl, a spooktacular happy hour where four-legged friends take center stage. On Tuesday, October 15, participating restaurants will transform their patios into festive stops offering dog-inspired cocktails, seasonal bites, and plenty of Halloween fun.
Furry friends are encouraged to dress up in their cutest or craziest costumes for a chance to win a gift card to their favorite Yards restaurant. Along the way, dogs will be spoiled with Halloween-themed snacks, bandanas, tennis balls, and treats, while humans enjoy spooky cocktails like the Bloodhound Margarita and Werewolf Elixir, along with delicious fall-inspired bites.
Participating restaurants include Emmy Squared, La Famosa, Chloe, Bluejacket, District Winery, Agua 301, and Trouble Bird, each adding their own playful twist to the evening’s menu.
RSVP and find more information here!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Rain Date: Wednesday, October 22
WHERE: The Yards participating restaurants:

Emmy Squared

La Famosa

Chloe

Bluejacket

District Winery

Agua 301

Trouble Bird

HOW: This is a free event but registration is encouraged on Eventbrite.

NaLa Noches Latin Music Series @ National Landing
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Metropolitan Park, 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202
Introducing NaLa Noches, a new Latin music series this fall in National Landing’s Metropolitan Park. Hosted by the National Landing BID and sponsored by Amazon—with a stellar lineup curated by DC trumpet legend Joe Herrera—the free live music series kicks off Thursday, September 18 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) with a performance by Max Rosado, a powerhouse vocalist known for his salsa and tropical rhythms. Concurrent with Hispanic Heritage Month, NaLa Noches celebrates the broader diaspora of Latin music with weekly performances showcasing Venezuelan jazz, Boleros, and more, concluding with the popular salsa band, Bio Ritmo. For more info, visit www.nationallanding.org/NaLaNoches.

Guests are invited to grab a bite from local restaurants in Met Park including Taqueria Xochi, Peruvian Brothers and more, enjoy free Topo Chico (while supplies last) and dive into hands-on art activities hosted on-site by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Plus, stop by the National Landing BID tent for giveaways!

2025 NaLa Noches music and art lineup:

October 16: Alfredo Mojica (Salsa)

On-site art activity: Mold plasticine clay figurines

October 23: Bio Ritmo (Psychedelic Salsa)

On-site art activity: Paint watercolor prints of fall fruits and vegetables

WHEN: Every Thursday from September 18 to October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202)

HOW: The event is free; however, RSVPs are encouraged via Eventbrite.

GETTING THERE: Metropolitan Park is easily accessible by rail and approximately a 7-minute walk from Pentagon City Metro, or a 10-minute walk from Crystal City Metro Station. Capital Bikeshare stations are within a short walk and limited bike parking is also available. For those driving, there are ample parking options in the vicinity.

The Big Build
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | National Building Museum, 410 F Street NW, Washington, DC
The National Building Museum hosts THE BIG BUILD, an annual FREE, STEM-focused festival for all ages exploring a wide variety of unique, interactive activities with roofers, plumbers, home remodelers, construction workers, carpenters, designers, and artisans. Everyone will be using real tools and you can even climb inside construction equipment in the outdoor Petting Zoo! The event is FREE but registration is suggested. Register HERE

WHEN:
Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM- 4 PM
WHERE:
National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Shuck It! Oyster & Beer Festival
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Tony & Joe’s, 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Fish & Fire Food Group is celebrating the region’s favorite shellfish with oyster-forward food and drink specials and the return of Shuck It!, the restaurant group’s annual oyster and beer festival. From unbeatable happy hour deals to an oyster-forward waterfront celebration, Fish & Fire continues to highlight the beloved Chesapeake oyster and support bay restoration efforts.
Shuck It! Festival Returns This Fall at the Georgetown Harbor
A beloved tradition for oyster enthusiasts, Shuck It!, is back for the 12th year in a row on Saturday, October 18. The highly anticipated oyster and beer festival features bottomless local oysters, an unlimited selection of local craft beer, and live music from 1-5 pm, all set at Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place on the picturesque Georgetown Harbor. A percentage of proceeds from the event benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a nonprofit working to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s native oyster population and improve water quality. Early bird tickets are now available to purchase.
Event Date: Saturday, October 18 from 1-5 pm
Location: Tony & Joe’s on the Georgetown Harbor
Tickets: HERE

Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration at Hillwood
2025-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration

Inspired by Marjorie Post’s affection for dogs and the memorial dog cemetery she created at Hillwood, they welcome you and your four-legged friend to join for Halloween fun!
Explore Hillwood’s twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens and lush natural woodlands with your pup and enjoy the annual costume competition.
Costume Competition
Strut your mutt and size up the other canine contestants. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Best Homemade
Most Glamorous
Best Owner & Dog Combination Costume
Cutest
Funniest
Top Dog (best overall)

Winners will receive a Spooky Pooch 2025 winners certificate, guest passes for a return visit to Hillwood, and of course bragging rights, and the envy and admiration of your fellow Spooky Pooch contestants! The Top Dog winner receives a family membership to Hillwood.
Yappy Hour
Stop by Merriweather To Go to pick up a special Spooky Pooch signature cocktail, light snacks, and dog treats.
Event Timeline
4 p.m. | Hillwood opens
4:45 p.m. | Deadline to enter costume contest
5:00 p.m. | Costume competition begins
5:50 p.m. | Winners announced*
6 p.m. | Hillwood closes
*Must be present to win
This program takes place rain or shine. In the event of rain, the costume contest will take place in the airy and open shelter of the C.W. Post courtyard tent.
Love visiting Hillwood with your canine pal? Hillwood members enjoy the special benefit of exploring Hillwood’s landscaped gardens and lush woodlands with their four-legged friends every Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon. Not a member? Join today!
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to the following guidelines:

Dogs are not allowed on the estate outside the hours of the program.
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times and under the control of their adult handlers. No retractable leashes.
No more than 2 dogs per adult handler.
Hillwood reserves the right to remove groups lacking control.
Dog may not be left unattended at any time.
To protect our plant collections and garden sculptures, stay in designated areas only.
Keep your dogs on the path and designated grassy areas. Dogs are not permitted in planting beds.
Dogs are not permitted in any indoor facilities.
Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the estate. Hillwood reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove, any dog thought to be harmful to visitors, other dogs, or property, without refund.
Dogs must have current license and rabies vaccination tags.
You are required to clean up after your dog with pet waste bags and dispose of the bags properly.
Full- and part-time staff and their households are encouraged to participate, but are not eligible to win the costume contest.

"All The Cool Girls Get Fired" Book Event
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Vital Voices, 1509 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
Join Vital Voices in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 18 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of Kristina O’Neill and Laura Brown’s new book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired. This sharp, witty, and empowering book offers a candid look at resilience, reinvention, and the surprising strength that comes from life’s career twists and turns.
Moderated by Norah O’Donnell, the conversation will bring to life the themes of the book and spark an honest dialogue about how we navigate setbacks and redefine success.
Afterward, enjoy cocktails and a book signing — and every guest will leave with a copy of the book.
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Program begins at 6:00 PM
RSVP / Tickets

5th Annual Late Harvest Festival
2025-10-19 13:00 - 21:00 | Calico, 50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Crunchy leaves. Spiced cider. Chunky sweaters. Pumpkin everything. Calico is once again celebrating the changing of the seasons with its 5th Annual Late Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19 from 1pm to 9 p.m. For the fifth year, 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, hot cocktails, beer tastings, autumnal fare and more festive seasonal fun.
There’s no need to head to the pumpkin patch this season. Guests can pick their very own pumpkins from Calico’s pop-up patch and decorate them with complimentary painting supplies.
The fall fest will serve as the preview of Calico’s new seasonal menu, featuring autumnal cookout fare from Chef Nathan Beauchamp, such as chili cheese dogs, and mugs of soup and chili.
Seasonal libations will range from spiked hot drinks and Maple Syrup Old Fashioneds to Oktoberfest and fall beers, plus non-alcoholic hot cider.
Rounding out the lively festivities will be a festive photo area in the antique greenhouse, complete with leaves, pumpkins, and corn stalks for the perfect photo-op.
Local Manor Hill Brewing will pour complimentary seasonal beer tastings, including their Festbier and Prized Pumpkin Ale, for adults (21+) from 1-4 pm.
Calico’s 5th Annual Late Harvest Festival is free to attend and open to the public, with all pumpkins, food and beverages sold a la carte. For more information, please visit www.calicodc.com or call 202-791-0134. Guests can place a free RSVP on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-fall-harvest-festival-at-calico-tickets-1739042927209. For more information, please visit www.calicodc.com or call 202-791-0134.

WHO: Calico
WHEN: Sunday, October 6, 2024
1 pm – 9 pm
1pm-4pm – complimentary beer tastings (21+)

WHERE: Calico
50 Blagden Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001

Newsbash for Breast Cancer
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001
NewsBash, the annual event founded by Washington’s top female news anchors across every network, announces their 2025 event will take place on Tuesday, October 21, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
This year’s event will benefit Breast Care for Washington (BCW). Based in Ward 8, BCW is committed to reducing breast cancer mortality by providing access to high-quality screening, diagnostic services, and care to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. The organization plays a critical role in serving communities with healthcare service gaps, and is the only independent, non-profit breast imaging center facility east of the Anacostia River offering 3D mammography. This will be the third time NewsBash has partnered with BCW.
“We are honored that this incredible anchor group has chosen to turn their collective spotlight back to Breast Care for Washington,” said BCW CEO Mary Wetherall, RN. “This donation specifically funds their Patient Navigation and Access to Care programs, which help remove financial and logistical barriers that can delay or prevent diagnosis and treatment, which is a crucial link for this city, especially now.”
BCW’s Patient Navigation and Access to Care programs provide transportation assistance, appointment coordination, translation support and access to financial resources. The goal is to ensure that no patient has to choose between receiving medical care and meeting basic needs, and that every woman receives timely, uninterrupted access to lifesaving breast health services.
As part of their ongoing innovation, BCW also recently introduced iSonoHealth ATUSA whole breast ultrasound as a new, radiation free, painless and cost-effective screening option for women outside traditional screening guidelines. Black women and women under 40 have the highest rates of new breast cancers, and early detection through tools like ATUSA can drastically improve survival rates.
Founded in 2009, NewsBash has built a community of dozens of news anchors across competing stations, along with survivors, supporters, politicos, and friends. Each year, hundreds join together for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds and awareness for local breast cancer charities. To date, over $480,000 has been donated to eight charities through NewsBash events. The event is chaired by Laura Evans Manatos (CEO, Laura Evans Media and former Fox 5), Lesli Foster (WUSA9), Angie Goff (Fox5DC) Alison Starling (fmr WJLA), Andrea Roane (fmr WUSA9), Shawn Yancy (NBC Washington) and Eun Yang (NBC Washington).
This is the first year the event will stage on the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill rooftop. Opened in late 2023, Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill is a 274-room luxury hotel that boasts some of the largest rooms and best views in the city.
“Getting Washington women access to preventative care and treatment is why we do this. Breast Care for Washington is an outstanding partner for our local community, which makes them a perfect partner for us,” said Anchor Chair Committee member Laura Evans Manatos.
Event tickets and sponsorships are available now at dcnewsbash.org. Tickets begin at $150, with special rates for breast cancer survivors. A limited number of $300 Mammogram Maven tickets, which include a goodie bag worth over $600, are also available.

Tomorrow’s Verses: The O.B. Hardison Reading at Folger Shakespeare Library
2025-10-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capital Street NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
Tomorrow’s Verses: The O.B. Hardison Reading
October 21, 2025, at 7:30pm

Join Folger Poetry in honoring the legacy of former Folger Shakespeare Library Director O.B. Hardison, Jr. in an evening of dynamic readings by the next generation of local poets. DC-based singer, author, educator, and youth worker Alexa Patrick (Remedies for Disappearing) will be joined by local youth poets to read works that honor the past, energize the present, and envision the future. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.

Russian Chamber Art Society Opening Gala Performance
2025-10-21 19:30 - 22:00 | La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20007
P. I. Tchaikovsky | The Queen of Spades
Opening Night Gala Performance
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 7:30 PM
The RCAS celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season with A Night at the Gaming Tables, an elegant gala performance. The evening features RCAS Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern’s acclaimed abridgement of P.I. Tchaikovsky’s beloved opera The Queen of Spades. The concert is followed by a champagne toast celebrating our 20th Anniversary and a festive reception with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and petit fours.
Tickets: $79* – Black Tie Optional

La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC, 20007

BUY TICKETS

*Admission includes the performance and a post-concert reception with wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Pre-registration and photo ID are required to enter the embassy grounds. Patrons without pre-registration or photo ID will not be permitted inside the embassy.

naLa Noches Latin Music Series @National Landing
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Metropolitan Park, 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA, 22202
Introducing NaLa Noches, a new Latin music series this fall in National Landing’s Metropolitan Park. Hosted by the National Landing BID and sponsored by Amazon—with a stellar lineup curated by DC trumpet legend Joe Herrera—the free live music series kicks off Thursday, September 18 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) with a performance by Max Rosado, a powerhouse vocalist known for his salsa and tropical rhythms. Concurrent with Hispanic Heritage Month, NaLa Noches celebrates the broader diaspora of Latin music with weekly performances showcasing Venezuelan jazz, Boleros, and more, concluding with the popular salsa band, Bio Ritmo. For more info, visit www.nationallanding.org/NaLaNoches.

Guests are invited to grab a bite from local restaurants in Met Park including Taqueria Xochi, Peruvian Brothers and more, enjoy free Topo Chico (while supplies last) and dive into hands-on art activities hosted on-site by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Plus, stop by the National Landing BID tent for giveaways!

2025 NaLa Noches music and art lineup:

October 23: Bio Ritmo (Psychedelic Salsa)

On-site art activity: Paint watercolor prints of fall fruits and vegetables

WHEN: Every Thursday from September 18 to October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202)

HOW: The event is free; however, RSVPs are encouraged via Eventbrite.

GETTING THERE: Metropolitan Park is easily accessible by rail and approximately a 7-minute walk from Pentagon City Metro, or a 10-minute walk from Crystal City Metro Station. Capital Bikeshare stations are within a short walk and limited bike parking is also available. For those driving, there are ample parking options in the vicinity.

Asian Art Smithsonian After Dark: Diwali
2025-10-24 16:00 - 21:30 | Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20004
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will host a special Asia After Dark event to commemorate Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. The celebration will take place Friday, Oct. 24, 4–9:30 p.m., on the museum’s Freer Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors can enjoy dance performances, food, curator-led tours, hands-on crafts and more. The night will continue with a DJ dance party under the stars. The full list of activities is available online. The museum also offers many resources to learn about Diwali, such as virtual tours of related collections, educator resources and webinars.
Diwali 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.
More than 5,000 people attended the National Museum of Asian Art’s Diwali celebration in November 2024.

Reading American Life Narratives: First Ladies
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Saturday, October 25, 10 AM – 1 PM
Join Ford’s Theatre for a free, three-hour community workshop to explore unique insights into American history through life narratives of First Ladies. Short selections from the life narratives of four former First Ladies from colonial America to the twentieth century will be examined and discussed: Mary Lincoln, Julia Grant, Lady Bird Johnson and Nancy Reagan. Register here.

Spooktacular at The Boro
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Boro, 8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA, 22102
The Boro brings the community together for an afternoon of Halloween fun in Boro Park. Expect plenty of lively moments, from music to hands-on activities, all designed to get everyone in the fall spirit. Come dressed to impress for a frightfully festive celebration!

Spooky Sounds: Enjoy a live DJ spinning Halloween hits and crowd favorites to keep the party going all day.

Pumpkin Patch Fun: Kids and adults can get creative with mini pumpkin decorating and take home their festive masterpieces.

Magical Entertainment: Three 30-minute magic shows promise spellbinding entertainment for the whole family.

Festive Giveaways: Halloween goodies including candy bags, festive glasses, necklaces and face masks await to send guests home with a smile.

Trick-or-Treat Galore: Guests can stop by four candy stations throughout Boro Park to fill their bags with Halloween sweets and seasonal treats.

Best-Dressed Dog Costume Competition: Pups are invited to strut their stuff in their Halloween best, with prizes and treats awarded to the most creative costumes.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 25th from 12–2 p.m.
*The rain date for this event is Sunday, October 26th from 12-2 p.m.

WHERE:
The Boro Tysons: 8350 Broad Street, Tysons, VA 22102

HOW:
The event is free and open to the public but registration is encouraged.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-at-the-boo-ro-tickets-1753988700419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fairmont's 4th Annual Whiskey Pairing Dinner
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce its fourth annual whiskey pairing dinner with Uncle Nearest Whiskey* on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 6pm in the Courtyard Bar. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler will conduct whiskey pairings during dinner.
Executive Jaime Montes de Oca and his culinary team will create a four-course culinary feast prepared to complement delicious cocktails curated by Fairmont’s mixologists with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
The reception begins at 6:00pm in the Ballroom Foyer with the Uncle Nearest Cocktail and the four-course dinner begins at 6:30pm in the Grand Ballroom.
At 8:30pm, guests are invited to an after party in the Courtyard, where they will enjoy more cocktails, a cigar tasting and the sounds of local DJ,
The Uncle Nearest Whiskey Pairing Dinner includes the reception, four-course dinner, specialty cocktails, whiskey pairing by Victoria Eady Butler and after party. The evening is $225 per person including tax and gratuity. Additional cocktails, wine, beer and cigars will be available for purchase along with bottles of Fairmont’s Uncle Nearest Single Barrel. For reservations, please visit: Whiskey Dinner.
*Nearest Green, affectionately nicknamed Uncle Nearest by his friends and family in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is the world’s first known African American master distiller. Nearest is credited with helping perfect the globally recognized Lincoln County Process, which is the defining distinction between Kentucky Bourbon from Tennessee Whiskey. This unique filtering of whiskey through sugar maple charcoal was named after the county where Nearest lived and made his highly regarded whiskey.
Nearest Green Distillery, a 323-acre Tennessee walking horse farm that has been dubbed by the press as “Malt Disney World,” was purchased in 2017 by Uncle Nearest, Inc. and opened for public tours in 2019. https://unclenearest.com/

6th Annual “Premier Drams” Whiskey Festival
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Jack Rose Dining Saloon, 2007 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009
On Sunday, October 26, renowned whiskey expert and collector Bill Thomas, along with his award-winning Washington, DC whiskey mecca Jack Rose Dining Saloon, will once again host their very own whiskey festival: the 6th Annual “Premier Drams” – a “celebration of cask-strength, new and rare.” Self-described as “not your typical whisk(e)y festival,” this day-long tasting features 25+ curated stations of unique bourbons, ryes, scotches and international whiskeys, plus blind tastings, craft cocktails, distiller meet-and-greets and more from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Hundreds of whiskey lovers near and far descend on DC for the anticipated festival (which sells out in just weeks every year), to taste oddities reaching beyond the basic bottles found on liquor store shelves. Guests can expect both acclaimed and new US distilleries and brands such as Kentucky’s Willett, Wilderness Trail, Kentucky Peerless, New Riff, Brown Forman, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Kentucky Senator, Binder’s Stash, Jim Beam, Green River and Fountain Run; and American whiskeys from High Wire, Uncle Nearest, Penelope, Rare Character, Found North, Proof & Wood, Pursuit Spirits, Seelbach’s and Field of Dreams.
Scotch-lovers can taste cask-strength single malts hand-picked by Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation, plus unique releases from Scotland’s Kilchoman, Port Askaig and Laphroaig. Attendees can also explore the world through whisk(e)y, with tastings of international expressions hailing from Japan (Suntory and High Road Spirits) and India (Amrut), plus Armagnac from L’Encantada. The full lineup of spirits can be found here.
There is also an expanded Blind Tasting, where attendees can place their best guesses on which whiskeys they’re tasting, to win incredible prizes.
Jack Rose’s award-winning bar team will also serve specially crafted whiskey cocktails for guests, and hors d’oeuvres will be passed throughout the afternoon.
“My festival is different from anything else in the world,” says owner Bill Thomas. “It’s the one time every year when you can find some of the best distilleries all in one room. We’re shining the light on hidden gems — rarities you can’t try anywhere else, cask-strength expressions straight from barrel to bottle, limited-edition releases, brand-new products on the market, you name it. But it’s also affordable, one of the best deals out there for the true whisk(e)y lover.”
Tickets to the 6th Annual “Premier Drams” whisk(e)y festival are $145/person (plus tax/service), which includes tastings at each whiskey station, plus craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets can be booked through Tock.
And guests can pre-game the big festival the night before, with a “Premier Drams Kickoff” party on Saturday, October 25 from 5-8pm. For just $49/person, enjoy a “Best Of” tasting of Jack Rose single barrels plus the launch of famed bourbon historian Mike Veach’s first private label, Fountain RunBottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
While mixing and mingling with fellow whiskey lovers, guests can also enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres from the wood-burning terrace grill, featured cocktails and first access to the bottle shop ahead of the Premier Drams tasting event. Kickoff tickets can be purchased here.
The 6th Annual “Premier Drams” takes place on Sunday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. between Jack Rose Dining Saloon (2007 18th Street NW DC) and their neighboring building 2001 18th Street NW. Stay tuned to Jack Rose’s Instagram account @jackroseindc for the full final lineup and more announcements. For more information, please visit www.jackrosediningsaloon.com or call 202-588-7388.
WHO: Bill Thomas
Jack Rose Dining Saloon

WHEN: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Premier Drams Festival)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2025: 5-8pm (Premier Drams Kickoff Party)
WHERE: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th Street NW & 2001 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

5th Annual LAWNtoberfest
2025-10-26 13:00 - 20:00 | Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, DC, 20002
Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is celebrating all-things-fall with its 5th annual “Lawntoberfest” celebration on Sunday, October 26 from 1-8pm. The all-ages day of festivities features pumpkin painting, live music, DC Brau beer tastings, themed bingo and trivia games, autumnal fare and more seasonal fun.
Throughout the celebration, guests can enjoy fresh apple cider donuts and caramel apples, plus seasonal pies from Ravenhook Bakehouse.
Gourds abound, as attendees can pick and paint their own pumpkins, and can share a photo of the finished product on social media (tagging @hilawndc) to enter to win prizes.
Beer-lovers should stop by between 1-3pm, when DC Brau will host a tap takeover and pour complimentary tastings of their beers.
Hi-Lawn is bringing fun and games to the urban rooftop in the form of free-to-play themed trivia and bingo from 1-4pm, plus communal lawn games all day, including cornhole, ladder toss, giant Connect Four, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, giant UNO and more. There will also be a 360-degree photobooth from Allstar Pix from 1-5pm to capture all the fall memories.
Local musicians will play free live music on the lawn from 3-6pm.
And guests are welcome to set up their own picnic blankets on the lawn, bringing Hi-Lawn’s picnic vibes to life.
Hi-Lawn’s Lawntoberfest celebration is free to attend and open to the public. All food, drink and other goods will be sold a la carte. The event is family-friendly. Pets are not allowed on the roof. Guests can access Hi-Lawn through the dedicated rooftop staircase at the front-east entrance to Union Market, adjacent to Suburbia. For more information, please visit www.hilawndc.com and follow @hilawndc.
WHO: Hi-Lawn
WHEN: Sunday, October 26 (1-8pm)

WHERE: Hi-Lawn
1309 5th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

Violinist Kristin Lee and Pianist Jun Cho Perform American Sketches
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 4pm, violinist Kristin Lee – praised in The Strad for her “elegance” and “vivacity and electric energy” – will perform with pianist Jun Cho in a concert presented by The Phillips Collection (1600 21st Street NW). Coinciding with The Phillips Collection’s exhibition Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection (November 8, 2025-February 15, 2026), the program features music from Kristin Lee’s debut solo album, American Sketches, released on First Hand Records last year.
Out of Many tells a dynamic story of how artists have imagined and depicted American identity. Like the exhibition, American Sketches presents a panoramic view of America’s musical landscape, reflecting the distinct and recognizable sound of American music and its rich history. The album and concert program also encompass Lee’s journey as an American as well as the journeys of the composers she has selected. The concert is part of Phillips Music, the museum’s renowned Sunday Concerts series, now in its 85th season. For over 80 years, Phillips Music has presented exceptional young musicians alongside an international roster of acclaimed performers in the intimate, art-filled setting of the museum’s Music Room. A cornerstone of Washington, DC’s classical music scene, the series continues to champion both classic repertoire and innovative new works.
A violinist of remarkable versatility and impeccable technique, Kristin Lee enjoys a vibrant career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, and artistic director. “Her technique is flawless, and she has a sense of melodic shaping that reflects an artistic maturity,” writes the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and The Strad reports, “She seems entirely comfortable with stylistic diversity, which is one criterion that separates the run-of-the-mill instrumentalists from true artists.”
For her American Sketches program at The Phillips Collection, Kristin Lee will perform Four Southland Sketches by H.T. Burleigh (1866-1949); Non-Poem 4 by Jonathan Ragonese (b.1989); Sonata No. 2 “Poeme Mystique” by Ernst Bloch (1880-1959); But Not For Me (arr. Jeremy Jordan) by George Gershwin (1898-1937); Lament (arr. Jeremy Jordan) by J.J. Johnson (1924-2001); The Entertainer (arr. Jeremy Jordan); by Scott Joplin (1868-1917); Romance by Amy Beach (1867-1944) and Fantasy on Themes from Porgy and Bess (arr. Frolov) by George Gershwin (1898-1937).
American Sketches embraces the beauty of cultural diversity in the U.S. The album has a personal resonance for Lee. A native of Seoul, Korea, she emigrated to the U.S. at the age of seven. During her childhood, playing the violin was a refuge from bullying and racism for Kristin – she moved to the U.S. not speaking any English, and felt the violin became her voice. As a foreign-born citizen of the U.S., Lee was compelled to select repertoire for the album that would express her pride in the country she now calls her own.
Performing on a violin crafted in Italy in 1759 by Gennaro Gagliano, in addition to her solo appearances, Kristin Lee tours throughout the world as a member of New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, including in Italy, Croatia, Germany, Taiwan, and across the U.S. Always up for adventure, at the Moab Music Festival in Utah, Lee has performed in such unexpected places as rafting down the Colorado River, in a natural rock grotto, and in the magical landscape of the red rock canyons of the area.
As a soloist, Kristin Lee has appeared with leading orchestras including The Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Hawai’i Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Ural Philharmonic of Russia, Korean Broadcasting Symphony, Guiyang Symphony Orchestra of China, and Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional of Dominican Republic. She has performed on the world’s finest concert stages, including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Ravinia Festival, the Louvre Museum, the Phillips Collection, and Korea’s Kumho Art Gallery. In 2026, she makes her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall performing her program American Sketches with pianist John Novacek. An accomplished chamber musician, Kristin Lee is a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing regularly in New York at Lincoln Center and on tour.
In addition to her prolific performance career, Lee is a devoted educator. She has served on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and she has also been in residence with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, the El Sistema Chamber Music Festival of Venezuela, and is a summer faculty member at Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute. Lee is also the founding artistic director of Emerald City Music (ECM), a chamber music series that presents authentically unique concert experiences and bridges the divide between the highest caliber classical music and the many diverse communities of the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
Kristin Lee’s honors include an Avery Fisher Career Grant, top prizes in the Walter W. Naumburg Competition and the Astral Artists National Auditions, and awards from the Trondheim Chamber Music Competition, Trio di Trieste Premio International Competition, the SYLFF Fellowship, Dorothy DeLay Scholarship, the Aspen Music Festival’s Violin Competition, the New Jersey Young Artists’ Competition, and the Salon de Virtuosi Scholarship Foundation.
Born in Seoul, Lee moved to the United States and studied under prestigious teachers including Sonja Foster, Catherine Cho, Dorothy DeLay, Donald Weilerstein, and Itzhak Perlman. Lee holds a Master’s degree from The Juilliard School. Lee’s violin was crafted in Naples, Italy in 1759 by Gennaro Gagliano and is generously loaned to her by Paul & Linda Gridley. For more information, visit www.violinistkristinlee.com.

Chefs For Equality 2025
2025-10-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Various
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announces the return of Chefs for Equality (CFE), a culinary event supporting LGBTQ+ rights and equality. This year’s edition—Everything Everywhere All at Once—takes place Monday, October 27, 2025.
Chefs for Equality 2025 is reimagining its signature experience with a fresh, elevated format: five exclusive collaborative dinners hosted by some of the DMV’s most celebrated chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs. Each intimate event (welcoming 60–80 guests) will deliver bold flavors, powerful storytelling, and shared commitment to LGBTQ+ equality — all in unforgettable settings designed to spark conversation and connection. Each experience will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an extravagant cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course paired dinner and guest appearances.
“Chefs for Equality shines a spotlight on the strength and solidarity of the DMV’s vibrant restaurant scene,” says writer David Hagedorn, the gala’s creator and chair. “This new format is a powerful expression of the resilience and inventive spirit that celebrates culinary excellence while championing equality.”
Tickets are now available at chefsforequality.org for five exclusive, immersive dinner experiences:
CUT by Wolfgang Puck – Host Chef Wolfgang Puck in collaboration with Chefs Andrew Ho and Ligia Barros (CUT), Amy Brandwein (Centrolina), Harley Peet (Bas Rouge), and Bryan Voltaggio (Wye Oak Tavern)
Moon Rabbit – Host Chefs Kevin Tien and Susan Bae, in collaboration with Chefs Rob Rubba (Oyster Oyster), Ryan Ratino (Bresca, Jont) and Eli Collins (a.kitchen+bar), Satang Ruangsangwatana and Prapavadee Limvatana (Six Ways to Sunday), Seng Luangrath (Baan Mae), and Paolo Dungca (Kaya)
The Duck and the Peach – Host Chefs Katarina Petonito and Rochelle Cooper in collaboration with Chefs Johanna Hellrigl (Ama), Matt Adler (Caruso’s Grocery), Carlos Delgado (Causa), Jova Urriolla (Colada Shop), Mike Friedman and Robert Cain (Red Hen), Simon Lam (Tiger Fork), Ria Montes (Fish Shop Bar & Restaurant), and Kareem Queeman (Mr. Bake)
Acqua Bistecca – Host Chef Colin Clark in collaboration with Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra (MITA), Ruben Garcia (Casa Teresa), Tony Chittum (Iron Gate, Vermillion), Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss (Pascual) and Scott Drewno (Fried Rice Collective)
Perry’s – Host Chef Masako Morishita in collaboration with Audrey Angeles (Forst & Flourish) and David Guas (Neutral Ground)
For those unable to attend one of the five immersive dinner experiences, Chefs for Equality invites supporters to join the celebration through its extraordinary online auction from Monday, October 20th through 27th. From October 27th through November 2nd, participating restaurants and bars around the DMV will be participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” offering exciting specials and donating a portion of those sales to the HRCF. For a full list of auction items and restaurants participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” please visit chefsforequality.org.

Screening of Ken Burns' 'American Revolution
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:15 | Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS and WETA are hosting a free outdoor screening of highlights from the documentary series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION on Wednesday, October 29. The screening takes place at sunset on the grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Mount Vernon, VA.
This special event features filmmaker Ken Burns along with excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Guests will preview this expansive look at the American Revolution and birth of the United States of America, while sitting on the lawn of the home of General George Washington, the man who led the American army to victory. As the culmination of a year-long journey of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION preview events, this evening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the final live preview of the series before it airs on PBS stations nationwide.
The screening begins at 6:15 p.m., and ticketholders will be allowed to enter Mount Vernon at any point during the day on October 29 and are encouraged to arrive early. Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration opens on Wednesday, September 24 and more information about the event can be found at weta.org/AmRevEvent.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examine how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
The series will premiere on Sunday, November 16 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21 from 8-10 p.m. ET on WETA PBS and PBS stations nationwide. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, November 16 on the WETA+ streaming service and the PBS app.
EVENT: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Preview Screening with Ken Burns

LOCATION: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121

TIME: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Live music begins at 5 p.m.

TICKETS: Event is free; registration is required
Registration opens September 24 at weta.org/AmRevEvent

DETAILS: Event is all lawn seating
Guests may bring blankets or low chairs
Refreshments are available for purchase
Free parking and a shuttle service are available

An Evening with Ken Burns Film Preview: The American Revolution
2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:15 | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Join award-winning film director and producer Ken Burns as he shares clips during the final preview screening of his new six-part documentary series, The American Revolution, coming to PBS on November 16. The series explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. This free event is co-hosted by George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS, and WETA. Register here.

Simone Dinnerstein, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Katherine Needleman, and Baroklyn
2025-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Library of Congress, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8pm, GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein – described by The New York Times as “colorful and idiosyncratic” – performs with Baroklyn, the string ensemble she founded and directs, in music from their recent Bach album Complicité.
Presented by Library of Congress in the Thomas Jefferson Building – Coolidge Auditorium (10 1st Street SE) Washington D.C., the concert also features mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and oboist Katherine Needleman with Dinnerstein and Baroklyn
Simone Dinnerstein is well known for her distinctive musical voice and for her expressive performances of music by J.S. Bach. She first came to wider public attention in 2007 through her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, reflecting an aesthetic that was both deeply rooted in the score and profoundly idiosyncratic. She is, wrote The New York Times, “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.”
For her most recent performance at the Library of Congress in February 2024, Dinnerstein celebrated the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the U.S. Air Force Band. Her October 29 performance commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Library of Congress’s Concert Series. In celebration of the milestone, Dinnerstein will begin the concert program performing a solo piano arrangement of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, the same chorale that opened the LOC’s concert series in October 1925, when it was performed on the organ. In a special letter to organist Lynnwood Farnam–the first musician to play in the Coolidge Auditorium–that the Library of Congress shared with Dinnerstein, the message describes an approach to programming that is very similar to that which Dinnerstein applies to her performances – thinking of a concert feeling like a “service” (as it’s put in the letter), with one piece continuing into the next without applause. Dinnerstein and Baroklyn’s performance thoughtfully connects the concert series’ past with the present.
Letter from the Library of Congress written by Music Division Chief Carl Engel
Following the opening of the concert, the program will feature music from Complicité, including Dinnerstein and Baroklyn’s arrangement of Bach’s chorale Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf, BWV 617; Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1053; J.S. Bach: Der Leib war in der Erden, BWV 161 (arr. Simone Dinnerstein and Baroklyn); Bach’s Cantata 170, Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust with continuo realization by Philip Lasser; and In the Air, Lasser’s recomposition of Bach’s Air on the G String.
The deeply felt recording has been warmly-received by listeners – Complicité has already been streamed over 1 million times. Gramophone describes Dinnerstein’s performance as “full of life, engagement and detail.” Of the new album, Textura writes: “Not only are the performances terrific, the music impresses for being more than faithful replications of existing scores but instead arresting re-imaginings that take Bach’s pieces into dynamic new realms.” Read the album press release here and listen here.
Dinnerstein says of her group Baroklyn, “Baroklyn is a group of string players which I lead from the piano. We’re a community that shares the artistic vision that is most important to me, that music should be creative and new. Rehearsal is important to us, and I’ve been influenced by theater practice in which we listen to each other and pass musical ideas and phrases within the group. We rehearse and perform in a semi-circle around the piano and I rearrange parts to emphasize lines, voices and imitative qualities to create a sense of dialogue.” The ensemble’s name is a portmanteau of Baroque and Brooklyn, Dinnerstein’s home borough.
Coinciding with the album’s release, Dinnerstein spoke with NPR’s Morning Edition about the project, as well as about her experience with performance anxiety and the way that playing with the sheet music on an iPad has resolved this for her. Of her work with Baroklyn, she said, “It’s like a sharing circle, and you hear everybody’s individuality, their individual sound as it gets passed around.” Listen to the NPR interview here.
Of the album’s title, Dinnerstein says, “Complicité is a term that I first heard from my son, who studied the teachings of the French theatre practitioner, Jacques Lecoq. Three important ideas that Lecoq communicated to his students were le jeu (playfulness), complicité (togetherness), and disponsibilité (openness). I was so intrigued by these ideas, and the different exercises that my son learned in order to cultivate these skills within ensemble acting, that I decided to try a Lecoq approach with my own musical ensemble, Baroklyn.”

Fairmont HOWL-o-Ween
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 14th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event, takes place on Thursday, October 30 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Prizes, awarded at 7:00pm, are for best-costumed doggies with their people, including overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable, funniest and honorable mentions.
All dogs are treated to pawsome peanut butter doggie biscuits created by Fairmont’s pastry team; canine coolers are placed throughout the courtyard too. Humans can purchase spooky Halloween-themed cocktails and Puptails for four-legged guests.
Enter through the M Street Alley way straight into the courtyard. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s 14th Annual Howl-O-Ween. To sign up, please visit Fairmont’s Howl-O-Ween.
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be way too friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager and RVP knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.

Art Deco Masquerade at the National Building Museum
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | National Building Museum, 410 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Late Night: Art Deco Masquerade
Thursday, October 30 | 6 to 9 pm

Celebrate Halloween with a night of Art Deco elegance and Jazz Age spirit. Presented in partnership with the Art Deco Society of Washington, D.C., this event also marks the centennial of the Art Deco movement, first introduced at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.
Enjoy live music from Brandon Woody’s Big Band, performing the works of Duke Ellington, along with activities and entertainment inspired by the 1920s–40s. The evening will also feature a “Most Swellegant” Costume Contest, screenings of Frankenstein (1931) and The Black Cat (1934) in the Great Hall, and after-hours access to the museum’s exhibitions. Blending jazz, film, fashion, and a hint of fright, this one-of-a-kind celebration brings a spooky twist to timeless Art Deco style.
Program Schedule
6:30 to 7:30 pm | Brandon Woody’s Big Band performs the music of Duke Ellington
8 to 8:30 pm | “Most Swellegant” Halloween Costume Contest
Vendors
Roaming Rooster Food Truck
Who Want Smoke Chargrilled Oysters
Vintage Views Bar
Special Thanks to Presenting+ Sponsor Amazon.

DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight
2025-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 | The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
DC Central Kitchen, with support from Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, is hosting its annual Capital Food Fight Thursday, November 6 at The Anthem. The event benefits DC Central Kitchen’s ongoing work to fight hunger and poverty through job training and job creation in our nation’s capital. Guests will enjoy a thrilling stage show featuring four rising stars of DC’s culinary scene, tastes from more than 70 restaurants and bars from across the region, and appearances from some of the biggest names in food.

What: Capital Food Fight 2025

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open at 6pm; Battles begin at 6:30pm

Where: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tickets: Available online at capitalfoodfight.org
This is a 21+ event

Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Tommy McFly head a notable lineup of celebrity judges, including Chopped judge and Iron Chef competitor Amanda Freitag, Hawaiian cuisine innovator and James Beard Award winning chef & restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef All-Star Eric Adjepong, Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman, and television personality and New York Times cookbook bestseller Rocco DiSpirito. They will be judging offerings featuring secret ingredients created during thrilling head-to-head culinary battles on stage between 2025 RAMMY Rising Chef of the Year Surseh Sundas of Daru and Tapori, Chef Julie Cortes of Kayu (formerly at Michelin Bibb Gourmand recognized Kaliwa), Chef Matt Price, aka “Mr. Make It Happen” of Fraiche, and Fava Pot’s Owner and Chef Dina Daniel.

Main Event tickets, which include unlimited bites from more than 70 restaurants, open bar, and entertainment activations throughout the venue, are $350. A limited number of exclusive Front Row Experience tickets are available for $725, which include access to a stage-front lounge area featuring small bites and drinks from The Bazaar by José Andrés + Jaleo, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, Fish Shop helmed by 2023 CFF Champion Ria Montes, and more. Tickets are available online at capitalfoodfight.org.

Some of this year’s silent auction highlights include a jazz & dining trip for two to New Orleans, a golf trip to Monterey, California for two, a suite for 18 at Capital One Arena, Owners Tickets for a Washington Capitals game, courtside seats for a Washington Wizards game, dinner for six at home catered by Chef Fabio Trabocchi, dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, and a handful of amazing staycations. The silent auction will be open to the public starting on Thursday, October 23 for everyone who wants to support DC Central Kitchen, even those who can’t attend the event on November 6.

Special thanks to this year’s Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, as well as our Pantry Sponsor Wegmans, and Showcase Sponsors CoBank, Instacart, and Lineage Foundation for Good; Executive Chef sponsors ADM, Bloomberg Philanthropies, DoorDash, and Elevance Health; and Sous Chef sponsors AGNC, AARP Foundation, CareFirst, Clark Construction, Cuisine Solutions, Guest Services, Hilton, Nestle, PNC Bank and Singer. With additional thanks to Keany Produce & Gourmet, B&W, and Meat & Livestock Australia who are providing this year’s secret ingredients for the culinary battles. For a full list of this year’s sponsors, please visit capitalfoodfight.org/sponsors.

All proceeds from Capital Food Fight, including tickets, silent auction, and additional donations, support DC Central Kitchen’s essential programs, from providing culinary job training to previously unemployed adults to serving scratch-cooked school meals to delivering fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to corner stores. For more information about DC Central Kitchen, visit dccentralkitchen.org.
