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Thursday, Oct. 19
6:30 - 8:30 PM, Spirit of Georgetown Gala at the home of author, journalist and longtime Washingtonian Sally Quinn, 3014 N St. NW. Support the community’s commitment to ending homelessness and raise life-changing funds for Georgetown Ministry Center. $250+, info.
5:30 – 8:00 PM, Nat Geo Nights Happy Hour at National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. Live stories from Nat Geo explorers, filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade, writer/photographer Ryan Bell and adventure sports photographer Krystle Wright. Fun interactive activities, lively music, food, and drink specials at our cash bar. $20, info.
7:00 – 8:30 PM, Why North Africa? An American Invasion at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW. Three scholars will share their perspectives on this important event and the lessons U.S. military leaders learned, which later shaped their approach to liberating Europe. Free, reservations required, info.
8:00 PM, Chris Rock: Total Blackout Tour continues at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave. Oxon Hill, Maryland. $136 - $350, info.
8:30 – 11:00 PM, Christen Lien performs at Busboys and Poets – Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. During her DARK SIDE OF HOPE TOUR, celebrate the release of her new album, ELPIS. Free, info.
Friday, Oct. 20
7:30 PM, Manassas Ballet Theatre & Orchestra presents the opening night of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Hylton Performing Arts Center Merchant Hall, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia. $25, info.
8:30 PM, Murder House Party at Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Enjoy murder after hours featuring exclusive access to the new exhibition Murder is Her Hobby: Frances Glessner Lee and The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death! Hosed by BYT, $60, info.
Saturday, Oct. 21
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, The White House Annual Fall Garden Tour at Constitution Avenue and 15th Street NW. discover the beauty of the South Lawn of the White House. The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and the White House Kitchen Garden will also be accessible to guests. Free, tickets required for all attendees, info.
8:00 AM, Rise Up Against Addiction 5K Walk at Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. Benefits Shatterproof. Donations, info.
7:00 PM – Midnight, Seveth annual 007 Black Tie Casino Royale Benefit at Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia. Attend the Casino Royale Benefit and Black Tie for an evening of intrigue with World Leaders and International secret agents, and to celebrate individual Wounded Warrior HEROES who receive Governor’s Appreciation Citations. Benefits Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (ORHF). $150+, info.
5:00 – 9:00 PM, 2017 Light The Night on the National Mall. Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area Chapter for a special remembrance pavilion, survivor circle and fireworks. Donations, RSVP.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
5:30 – 8:30 PM, Dumbarton House Fall Festival at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. Enjoy live music, complimentary snacks and beverages and family-friendly activities! Enter the pumpkin carving contest (pumpkins and carving materials provided!). Benefits the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts. $10, info.
6:00 - 9:30 PM, ThanksUSA Treasure Our Troops Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Enjoy an intimate reception and seated dinner program lead by keynote speaker Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, and emcee Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Washington football legend. $750+, info.
Thursday, Oct. 26
5:00 – 7:00 PM, Yappy Hour & Pop-Up Dog Park at Elm Street Urban Park, 4600 Elm St., Bethesda, Maryland. Enjoy live music and Bethesda restaurants featuring food, beer and wine. Large dog enclosure area for well-socialized dogs. Free, info.
Friday, Oct. 27
6:30 – 10:00 PM, Night of the Living Zoo Halloween Bash at The National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. $40, includes two drink tickets — treats from popular food trucks, a costume contest, and amazing oddities and daring acts by performance artists, info.
7:30 – 10:00 PM, Newseum Nights Loves the ‘60s Party at The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Show how much you love the ‘60s! Come in costume — anything from your best hippie wear to ‘60s mod — prizes for the most outta-sight costumes of the night. $40 - $75, info.
8:00 PM, Superfierce Haute Halloween Bash at Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave. SW. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, raffle, silent auction and costume contest competition. Benefits EBeauty Community. info
Saturday, Oct. 28
5:30 PM, The Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival presents: Colin Quinn, One In Every Crowd at Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. Plus some jokes from Haywood Turnipseed Jr. and more. $35, info.
2:00 – 8:00 PM, Nightmare on M Street DC Halloween Party at various participating D.C.-area venues. Join the biggest and most spooktacular Halloween party in D.C. with the annual Nightmare on M Street Halloween Bar Crawl. With all of Dupont Circle as their playground, there will be plenty of thrills and treats for D.C.’s most wicked Halloween bar crawlers. Drink specials all evening. $15, info.
5:00 – 9:00 PM, Side Yards: Evening of Amusement and Wonder at The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. Five stages of boardwalk entertainment: aerialists, contortionists, magicians, jugglers, fire breathers, sword swallowers and more. Free, info
Tuesday, Oct. 31
6:30 – 9:30 PM, The Whittemore House's Murder Mystery Dinner Party, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. D.C.’s haunted history comes alive for one night only at this spooky dinner party. You’ve watched the TV shows, you’ve listened to the podcasts and now it’s time to put your murder mystery skills to the test. Reception, dinner, beer/wine open bar, murder mystery entertainment included. $74.84 – $686.74, info.
