Thanksgiving Weekend in Washington, DC.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

The best thanksgiving weekend in Washington, DC, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Drinks with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Drinks with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Living room for explorer tales

Daytime Solar Observing

Daytime Solar Observing

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Free guided solar viewing

Alice's Tea Party

Alice's Tea Party

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Whimsical garden tea party

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Museum trivia nights

Coffee with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Coffee with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Field stories over coffee

Hanukkah Spectacular

Hanukkah Spectacular

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Meta-theatrical holiday comedy

They Might Be Giants - Four Night Pass!

They Might Be Giants - Four Night Pass!

Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Four-night album residency

JAMES IVY

JAMES IVY One-time only

Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM

Northeast Washington

Earnest indie-pop confessionals

They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants One-time only

Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Indie rock with horns

Catalyst Quartet

Catalyst Quartet One-time only

Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Cinematic string quartet

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WILD WEST THURSDAYS

WILD WEST THURSDAYS

Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 PM

Northeast Washington • $$

Honky-tonk bull rides

Embassy Row Spy Tour

Embassy Row Spy Tour

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Historic mansions & spy stories

U Street Corridor: Building Black Broadway Architecture Tour

U Street Corridor: Building Black Broadway Architecture Tour

Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Walking history & architecture

Suntory Daytime Social

Suntory Daytime Social Great Terrace

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$

Rooftop day party

Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women

Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women

Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

queer speed dating & games

JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection

JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection Star Performer

Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Surrealist prints in a mansion

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