WHERE TO BE SCENE
Friday, November 4
6:00 – 8:00 PM, Luce Unplugged: Concert with Hand Grenade Job + K A G at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Luce Foundation Center. Free, cash bar with snacks and drinks + free tastings from Bold Rock Hard Cider, info.
5:00 – 8:00 PM, A Tribute to Pete Homer by Anderson Indian Law Firm, Homer Law, Josephine's Joy at the National Indian Gaming Association, 224 2nd St SE. Enjoy authentic Indian tribal drum performances, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. $50, info.
8:00 PM, Chambers: Wu-Tang Art Exhibition Closing Reception at Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave SW. Enjoy an Instant Vintage pop-up record fair and auction featuring vendors of Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Jazz and Rock music. Free/21+ to enter, info.
9:00 PM, Swedish House Mafia DJ Axwell at Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE. $30, info.
8:00PM, Art Soiree's Political Cartoon Exhibit: Hillary vs Trump Cartoon Debate at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown 3100 South St NW. Featuring the latest coverage of 2016 election through the works of nine renowned editorial cartoonists. Benefiting CRNI. $20, info.
Saturday, November 5
6:00 – 10:00 PM, Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Charity Art at the historic Terminal A at Reagan National Airport, Arlington. Hosted by ABC7/WJLA-TV’s Julie Wright, live auction featuring 35 pieces of art from local artists, food, drink, and live music. $100, info.
Saturday, November 5
11:00 AM, Trail Magic: A Fall Outdoor Excursion (with The Offline Society) at REI, 1196 3rd St NE. Trail magic surprises along the way, and a professional hiking guide to lead, following a rendezvous at Wunder Garten for drinks, info.
12:00 – 3:00 PM, Doggie Pool Party at The Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. Dogs will enjoy the outdoor heated pool complimentary treats and hot cider for owners. $5/suggested donation benefits The Humane Rescue Alliance (formerly The Washington Humane Society), info.
2:30 – 4:00 PM, Blondes vs Brunettes DC Game Day at Trinity Washington University, 125 Michigan Ave NE. $25 donation includes game and after party at Rumors, info.
6:00 – 11:00 PM, 2016 Arts for Autism Gala at The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria. Runway show & gala of beauty, fashion, and fun benefiting the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. $100, info.
6:00 – 10:00 PM, Side Yards: Third Annual Sideshow at The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE. Stages of entertainment including: contortionists, magicians, juggling, escape artists, snake handling, fire breathing, sword swallowing and more. Free, info.
Sunday, November 6
1:00 – 9:00 PM, Tweed Ride & Jazz-Age Jam at Roofers Union, 2446 18th St NW. Tweed Ride is free, but entrance to after-party begins at 5:30PM, featuring the legendary Dandy Wellington and His Band, the Fidgety Feet Dancers, food and drinks. $20, info.
12:30 PM, Italian Film Screening at The National Gallery of Art, 6th & Constitution Ave NW. Film screening of the devastating November 1966 flood in Florence, Italy, the sole documentary. Free, info.
