October’s almost out of here, and with Halloween landing on a Saturday this year, it’s getting a spooky sendoff.
Here’s what’s happening around DC this week:
EDITOR’S PICKS
For the Love of Go-Go: Hall of Fame Induction Fundraiser (WEDNESDAY 10.28)
A celebration of DC’s signature sound + the people who helped shape it, bringing the go-go community together to honor its legacy and support its future. Will have an open bar, a silent auction, an installation reveal, & more (The Go-Go Museum & Cafe, 6p - 9p, $100)
Late Night: Haunted Hall at the National Building Museum (THURSDAY 10.29)
The Great Hall gets a spooky after-hours makeover for an adults-only Halloween-themed evening with a scavenger hunt, horror film screenings, & more. Price includes a drink ticket and costumes are encouraged (6p - 9p, $20)
STUDIO AAIM: The Renaissance of U (THURSDAY 10.29)
The Harlem Renaissance gets a modern-day reimagining through an immersive evening of beauty, art + innovation, featuring live performances, interactive installations + luxury gifting. (National Union Building, 7p, $136)
Go-Go 50 (FRIDAY - SUNDAY)
Classical ballet meets the sound of the city as The Washington Ballet marks its 50th season with a DC-rooted program (Warner Theatre, multiple showtimes, $65+)
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Reopens (SATURDAY 10.31)
The museum’s revitalized sculpture garden returns after a four-year transformation with nearly 60 artworks + opening weekend programming through Sunday (free during operating hours)
BOOSET (SATURDAY 10.31)
FUNSET brings its signature party energy to Woolly Mammoth Theatre for a Halloween edition of DC’s favorite dance party (Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 8p - 11p, free)
Realm Rooftop’s 1st Birthday Party (SUNDAY 11.1)
The Black & DC native-owned rooftop destination celebrates its first anniversary with an afternoon of rooftop vibes, live DJ sets, + a two-hour open bar (4p, free with RSVP)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY
17th Street High Heel Race - 17th St, between R & P Streets NW near Dupont Circle | 6p - 10p, free
The race returns for its 39th year with costumed drag performers racing down 17th Street in heels
WEDNESDAY 10.28
PumpkinPalooza - Alethia Tanner Park | 4p - 8p, free
NoMa’s family-friendly Halloween celebration with pumpkins, costumes + seasonal activities
Friends of Anacostia Park Annual Fundraiser - Sapodilla’s Caribbean Restaurant | 6p - 9p, $109
Hosted by comedian Joe Clair, ticket includes food + drinks
THURSDAY 10.29
ArBOOretum - Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD | 5p - 7:30p, $8
Bison Exchange: Authors & Ideas with Natalie Baszile - Howard University Campus Bookstore | 6p - 7:30p, free
The suthor of Queen Sugar and NAACP Image Award nominee will be discussing & celebrating her new novel, “Friends and Family”USBG After Dark: Pick Your Poison - U.S. Botanic Garden | 6:30p - 8:30p, free with registration
Learn about the world of poisonous plants while enjoying themed cocktails, mocktails + small bites
SATURDAY
NMAAHC Kids x National Postal Museum Halloween - National Postal Museum | 11a - 3p, free
Will have crafts, a costume parade, storytimes, & more activitiesWisconsin Avenue Woof Walk - Milo & Mav Coffee Shop & Dog Boutique | 11a - 2p, free to attend/ $18 to participate
Pumpkin Painting: Creative Minds - Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum | 12p - 3p, free
Hi Lawn’s Big Hi-Laween Celebration Weekend - Hi-Lawn | 1:30 - 6p, free
Halloween in the Heights - Sycamore & Oak | 5p - 8p, free
Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K + Festival - U.S. National Arboretum | 8:30a - 2p, $60 registration fee / kids 12 & under free
Run or walk through the Arboretum’s fall foliage, then stick around for Halloween festivities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest + a “Thriller” dance party.Dreaming Out Loud’s Annual Fall Fest - The Farm at Kelly Miller | 10a - 2p, free
Halloween Margarita Boo Cruise on the Potomac - Departs from Georgetown Harbor | 6:30p - 8:30p, $40
Super Smash Bros Tournament + Cosplay Party: Halloween Edition - GameOn bar+arcade | 2p - 7p, free
Black Pearl Halloween Party Cruise - Inner Harbor Spirit Yacht | 8p - 11p, $55+
SUNDAY
Hailgate: Homecoming Edition: Eagles vs. Commanders - Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD | 4:30p, free
El Día de los Muertos - National Portrait Gallery | 5p - 8:30p, free
Commanders vs. Eagles: Sunday Night Go-Go Concert + Watch Party - metrobar | 6p - 11:30p, free
Daniel’s Leather DC Pop-Up Shop - Venue TBA | time TBA, price TBA
The Reset - Morrow Hotel + Sly Rooftop Bar | 8a - 3p, $30+
Flow classes followed by music, mimosas, & a vendor market
SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY
Midnight Radio - SOST | 8p - 1a, free
LGBTQIA+-friendly
THURSDAY
LikeMinded - SOST | 6p - 10p, $13+
Murder on the Dance Floor - Lucky Bar | 7p - 2a, free with RSVP
The Almighty Halloween - Kitchen + Kocktails | 8p, $13
Blerd-focused anime costume party
FRIDAY
Halloween with All Good Friends - Public Bar | 9p - 3a, $13+
A Scary Sight 4 Us - Prima | 11p - 3a, $20+
SZND: A 30+ Halloween - SOST | 7p - 12a, $12
Hocus Pocus: a Halloween Party - Sandlot Uptown | 8p - 1a, $20
ElevatEnt: Spooky Hour - EV Lounge | 10p - 3a, free before 12a with RSVP
LGBTQIA+-friendlyHalloween Costume Party ft. UCB, CCB + Raw Image - THRōW Social | 9p - 3a, $45
Annual Monsters Ball Halloween Costume Party - ZOOZ | 10p - 3a, free
Dance + Go Halloween - Strand | 10p - 3a, $30+
First Round Fridays: Spooky Vibes Only - miXt Food Hall in Brentwood, MD | 7:30p - 12a, free with RSVP
DRFT - SOST | 10p - 3a, free
SATURDAY
The Black Bar Crawl: Halloween - U Street | 3p - 10p, $30
A Night of Thrill at Shanklin Hall - 10p - 2a, free
KATA After Dark - 8p - 12a | free
Eunoia’s Halloween Soiree - Eunoia | 8p - 12a, $76
Ticket includes 2 drinks + gourmet bitesHouse of Hex at Dirty Habit - 9p - 2a, $47
Twerk N Treats Halloween Dance Party - Urban Garden Brewhouse | 7p - 11:30p, free
Will have live gogo by N2L Band & moreDead Serious Halloween Day Party - SOST | 4p - 9p, $25
Cult Classic: a Blackoween Day Party - A.i. Warehouse | 3p - 8:30p, $5 before 5p / $18+ GA
Club 1BD Halloween Party - Howard Theatre | 4p - 9p, $52+
If You Got It Haunt It: Halloween Singles & Friends Mixer - Urban Garden Brewhouse | 3p - 6p, free
Spin Social - Café Cino | 2p - 5p, free
The Haunted Golf Course ft. Backyard Band - Swingers | 9p - 2a, $56
Haunted Hotel Party - Yours Truly Hotel | 9p - 1:30a, $20+
Nocturna: The Gaia Halloween Party - GAIA Supperclub | 11p - 3a, free
MOETION Halloween at Realm - 9p - 1a, free
Club 1BD Halloween - Howard Theatre | 4p, $52
SUNDAY
DC Promoters United: Sand Lot Uptown - The Aftermath - Sandlot Uptown | 5p - 10p, $23+
LGBTQIA+-friendly
CONCERTS + SHOWS
THURSDAY
Kaytranada - Echostage | 9p, $172 (check resale sites for additional pricing)
Vince Staples - The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $50+
Q Parker - The Romance Dealer Tour - Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $50+
Backyard Bank Live at SOAK - Sycamore and Oak | 6p - 8:30p, $24+
THURSDAY + FRIDAY
Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Musical - The Lyric Baltimore in MD | 7p on 10/29 + 8p on 10/30, $75+
THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Godfrey - DC Improv | multiple showtimes, $44+
FRIDAY
Charlie Wilson - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $109+
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
Go-Go 50 - Warner Theatre | multiple showtimes, $65+
Classical ballet meets the sound of the city as The Washington Ballet marks its 50th season with a DC-rooted program
SUNDAY
Mr. P (P-Square) Live - House of Flavors | 9p - 2a, free before 11p with RSVP