These 722 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 11 at 6:30pm +5
Phillips@THEARC · Southeast Washington • Free
Sam Gilliam’s fabric canvas Broad Cape anchors this monthly community circle, where fiber artist Dwayne Lawson-Brown presents a crochet interpretation before visitors gather for collective artmaking, basic instruction, and conversation.
November 12 at 6pm
Eastern Market · Capitol Hill • Free
Clay, storytelling, and community fill the North Hall at Eastern Market as national ceramic artists and local studios gather for Pottery Jam, featuring live wheel throwing, hand-building, and decorating demonstrations alongside food.
November 12 at 11pm
Capitol Hill
Crispy golden pastry triangles replace a two-day kitchen marathon during this hands-on class with Marianne Tshihamba, where participants learn a shortcut to make warmly spiced potato and pea samosas from scratch.
November 14 at 10am (This weekend) +2
The Phillips Collection · Northwest Washington
Mark Rothko’s canvases in Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea guide color selections for family compositions during this drop-in program at The Phillips Collection, featuring studio art methods, kid-friendly tours, and a creative-play area.
November 11 at 6:30pm
BloomBars · Northwest Washington • Suggested donation $15–20
Part autobiography and part group project, the first-ever full-length performance of 'The Tale of Southside Shai' unfolds song-by-song at BloomBars. The evening continues with a community open jam, birthday cake, and a storytelling project exhibition supporting the venue.
November 12 at 7pm
Sid Gold’s Request Room · Northeast Washington • Adv: $25 | Day-of: $30
Vintage tease and off-key variety acts fill Sid Gold’s Request Room for a single evening of performances featuring Ringling Bros. alum Jim Dandy, Delilah Dentata, Callie Pigeon, Scarlet Starlet, and Susie Dahl.
November 13 at 8pm
National Union Building · Northwest Washington • $25-$30
Four men take the stage while remaining entirely silent, leaving host Allison Goldberg to call their mothers and search their phones for clues during this live dating and comedy show at the National Union Building.
November 13 at 6pm
Church of the Epiphany · Northwest Washington
Storytelling by Alana Hadid and a performance by Palestinian rapper MC Abdul fill this evening celebrating cultural expression, memory, and connection at the Church of the Epiphany, with proceeds supporting humanitarian aid for families in Gaza.
November 12
9:30 Club · Northwest Washington
Irish folk trio Amble brings its acoustic-driven sound, rich vocal harmonies, and intimate storytelling to the 9:30 Club stage.
November 11 at 6:30pm
The Atlantis · Northwest Washington
Manchester‑born Xenya Genovese brings her hazy indie‑pop/rock project Freak Slug to The Atlantis, where the 6:30 PM show folds jangling guitars and electronic flourishes into an intimate, sing‑along set.
November 11 at 8:30pm
Barrel House Cafe & Bar · Northwest Washington • $5
Classical violin training meets a decade of mariachi vocals, guitar, and violin as Latin-folk instrumentalist Juan Manú performs at Barrel House Cafe and Bar for Mars Arts D.C. After Hours.
November 11 at 8pm
Lincoln Theatre · Northwest Washington
Soft folk textures and contemporary pop melodies shape the 2026 debut collection spilling my guts, bringing confessional storytelling from California-based singer-songwriter Alyssa Grace to the Lincoln Theatre stage.
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Tue, Nov 17 · 6:30 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$103
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Eighteenth Street Lounge · Northwest Washington
Free salsa or bachata class
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$199-$349
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$349
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:15 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
Tue, Dec 8 · 7:30 PM
Solid State Books · Northwest Washington
Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 PM
The Josephine Butler Parks Center · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
National Theatre DC · Northwest Washington
$63
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
Red Bear Brewing Co · Northeast Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM
Zenith Gallery · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
Barbouzard · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Museum of the Bible · Southwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
National Museum of Women in the Arts · Northwest Washington
$25
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$349
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$349
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:30 PM
ESL · Northwest Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Arts Club of Washington · Northwest Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens · Northwest Washington
Adult: $20 · Senior: $17 · College Students: $10 · Child (6-18): $5 · Children under 6: Free · Hillwood members: Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's Bar · Northwest Washington
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
National Portrait Gallery · Northwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
Smithsonian American Art Museum · Northwest Washington
Free Admission
Wed, Nov 11 · 3:00 PM
Café Riggs · Northwest Washington
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
River Club · Northwest Washington
$$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM
CUT D.C. · Northwest Washington
$$$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Folger Shakespeare Library · Capitol Hill
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
National Museum of Women in the Arts · Northwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Arts Club of Washington · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Southwest Waterfront
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
ARTECHOUSE DC · Southwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
National Museum of American History · Northwest Washington
Free admission
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 AM
DAR Museum · Northwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:15 PM
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. · Northwest Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
National Gallery of Art · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Lisner Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
The Dance Institute of Washington · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Bonne Vie Café & Bistro · Northwest Washington
Special Selection of Wines starting at $10
Wed, Nov 11 · 3:30 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
Wed, Nov 11 · 1:30 PM
United States Navy Memorial · Northwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Code Red · Northwest Washington
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Firefly · Northwest Washington
Draft beer $9 · Wine by the glass $9 · Cocktails $10
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Residents · Northwest Washington
Cocktails $9
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Black Cat · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Solid State Books · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
National Gallery of Art · Northwest Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 PM
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
Warner Theatre · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Sixth & I · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose · Northwest Washington
Look at author conversations at Politics and Prose Bookstore, or the productions at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall. A writer discussing their work or a play you’re still arguing about afterwards can give you plenty to build an evening around.
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