These 107 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 29 at 7pm
Sixth & I · Northwest Washington
Two NYT bestselling authors tackle the big question: what makes a life feel meaningful? Kelly Corrigan and Jennifer Wallace blend personal storytelling with the science of mattering, joined by local educators for an evening of practical wisdom.
October 29 at 11pm +17
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Sip a cocktail inspired by a rainforest researcher or an Arctic photographer while they tell you how they got there. Drinks with an Explorer turns the museum into a living room for globe-trotting stories, with after-hours gallery access to cap the night.
October 29 at 8pm
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington • Free
What's it actually like to live 250 miles above Earth? NASA and international astronauts share firsthand stories from 25 years of life aboard the International Space Station, from daily routines to spacewalks.
October 29 at 7pm
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington • Free
Ever wondered what dinner smells like floating 250 miles above Earth? Current NASA and international astronauts share firsthand tales of spacewalks, science experiments, and daily life aboard the International Space Station.
October 29 at 7:15pm
United States Botanic Garden · Southwest Washington
Deadly plants meet spy craft at this after-hours evening in the Conservatory. Botanists and Spy Museum experts dish on botanical poisons, then you test invisible ink and sip seasonal cocktails among the leaves.
October 30 at 6:30pm
As You Are Cafe · Capitol Hill • Free
Andrew Joseph White discusses his new title, You're No Better, during an author conversation, Q&A, and book signing hosted by Little District Books upstairs at As You Are Cafe.
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Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Kramers · Northwest Washington
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Kramers · Northwest Washington
$$
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose · Northwest Washington
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
International Spy Museum · Southwest Washington
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose · Southwest Waterfront
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Solid State Books · H Street Corridor
$0-$31
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
The Phillips Collection · Northwest Washington
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Busboys & Poets · Northwest Washington
$23
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe · Northwest Washington
$65.30
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe · Northwest Washington
$50
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library · Northwest Washington
Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM
Lisner Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM
Penn Social · Northwest Washington
$17
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 PM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
$30
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30 PM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens · Northwest Washington
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$17
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Planet Word Museum · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Politics and Prose at The Wharf · Southwest Waterfront
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:30 AM
Museum of the Bible · Southwest Washington
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Politics and Prose at Union Market · Northeast Washington
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Howard Theatre · Northwest Washington
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
International Spy Museum · Southwest Washington
$20.99
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Planet Word Museum · Northwest Washington
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM
Lisner Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM
Sixth & I · Northwest Washington
Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM
Museum of the Bible · Southwest Washington
Free
Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM
Washington · Washington
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Penn Social · Northwest Washington
Advance tickets: $13.50. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID.
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$12
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Busboys and Poets · Northwest Washington
$0
Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens · Northwest Washington
$22
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Penn Social · Northwest Washington
$17
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
University of Southern California Capital Campus · Northwest Washington
$0
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
Lisner Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Sixth & I · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM
Warner Theatre · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$12
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM
Capital Jewish Museum · Northwest Washington
$10
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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