These 339 events are worth leaving the house for.
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November 1 at 5pm (This weekend)
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
Two hundred sketches, one small boy, five years of paying attention. Artist S.B. discusses her hybrid art book-memoir on drawing through new parenthood, in conversation with novelist Matthew Klam.
November 2 at 7pm
Lisner Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Philosopher Slavoj Zizek takes the Lisner Auditorium stage for an evening of dark humor and cultural critique, confronting genocide, techno-feudalism, and planetary crisis to search for fragile signs of the world to come.
November 2 at 7:30pm
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington • $30
Volcanic ash preserved an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of people who lived, worked, and played in Pompeii. Archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Caitie Barrett leads visitors into the latest dig sites of the ancient city.
November 2 at 7pm
Politics and Prose Bookstore · Northwest Washington
A novelist who raps, a rapper who writes: Gaël Faye discusses Jacaranda, his story of a young man tracing family secrets from Paris to post-genocide Rwanda.
October 30 at 10pm
Flash Nightclub · Northwest Washington
Lisbon's Rene Wise brings his hypnotic, percussion-driven techno to Flash's Club Level, fresh off sets at Berghain and Bassiani. Upstairs in the Green Room, classically trained Julie Marghilano bends vinyl and live hardware to her will.
October 30 at 10pm
The Atlantis · Northwest Washington
Amapiano beats fill The Atlantis for this Halloween edition of Hoochie Daddy, welcoming attendees aged twenty-one and older to the Washington music venue.
October 31 at 1:30pm (This weekend)
Hi-Lawn · Northeast Washington • $
Nineties and noughties anthems set the soundtrack for pumpkin painting and local market stalls at Hi-Lawn, featuring a kids' costume contest across spooky and creative categories.
October 31 at 9pm (This weekend)
BERHTA · Northeast Washington • $41.83
Step into a warehouse Halloween rave where two stages pulse with DJ sets from Dylan Brady, Danny L Harle, and The Hellp. Expect immersive art, room to move, and a sound system that hits hard.
October 30 at 10pm
BERHTA · Northeast Washington
Berlin-based duo Pan-Pot brings their signature melodic techno to BETTE. Expect an atmospheric set that blends IDM and experimental influences with the kind of ominous, kinetic energy that defines their sound.
October 30 at 10pm
Echostage · Northeast Washington
Electronic music artist Eli Brown brings the Panic Attack Tour to Echostage for an 18+ general admission standing-room set.
October 31 at 8pm (This weekend)
The Anthem · Southwest Waterfront
Yebba takes the stage for a live music performance at The Anthem.
October 31 at 10pm (This weekend)
Echostage · Northeast Washington
Standing-room dance and electronic music fills Echostage for this 21+ set, requiring attendees to present a valid government-issued photo ID at the door.
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Fri, Oct 30 · 9:45 PM
DC Improv · Northwest Washington
$39-$84
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Meridian Hill Park · Northwest Washington
$38
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PM
Supreme Court of the United States · Capitol Hill
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro · Northwest Washington
$$
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Staheli Family Farm · Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
Capital Hilton · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
The National Theatre · Northwest Washington
$75
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:45 PM
Mixxed Food & Drinks · Northwest Washington
$9
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
1742 Church St NW · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:15 PM
Kadampa Meditation Center DC · Southwest Waterfront
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Fat Cats Bar & Grill · Washington
$
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
The Sage · Northwest Washington
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:00 PM
Desert 5 Spot · Northeast Washington
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
DC Brau · Northeast Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens · Northwest Washington
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
Pinstripes · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
DAR Museum · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:45 PM
8th Street Northwest & F Street Northwest · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Georgetown · Georgetown
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Zenith Gallery · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Gallery of Art · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Capitol Hill · Capitol Hill
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Embassy Row · Embassy Row
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Mall · Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
National Portrait Gallery · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 AM
Tidal Basin · Southwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
River Club DC · Northwest Washington
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 AM
The White House · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
CityCenterDC · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Museum of the Bible · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
National Portrait Gallery · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Dupont Circle · Northwest Washington
$60-$75
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Gallery of Art · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Union Market · Northeast Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Smithsonian National Museum of American History · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
CityCenterDC · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Building Museum · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · Southwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Smithsonian National Museum of American History · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
International Spy Museum · Southwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Museum of Natural History · Northwest Washington
Free Admission
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Union Station · Northeast Washington
$38
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Gallery of Art · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
National Archives Museum · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
Smithsonian American Art Museum · Northwest Washington
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM
International Spy Museum · Southwest Washington
$10
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Lyle's · Northwest Washington
$$
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
Smithsonian · Southwest Washington
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM
National Museum of Asian Art · Southwest Washington
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Residents Cafe & Bar · Northwest Washington
$$
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · 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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