The first full week of October brings a second-summer wave of warmth, a welcome break from the rain + plenty of reasons to get back outside before autumn really Falls in. ☀️🍂
Here’s what’s happening:
EDITOR’S PICKS
🎭 Theatre Week (ENDS SUNDAY)
Catch musicals, dramas, comedies + family shows across the DC region at special Theatre Week prices. Participating restaurants around the region are also offering special Theatre Week menus (multiple venues + showtimes, $25, $45 + $65 tickets, plus free events)
🍿 Tubi Emochine at The Wharf (FRIDAY + SATURDAY)
Tubi turns an old-school movie-rental kiosk into a mood-based watch finder, with personalized recs + chances to win prizes from keychains to TVs (10a - 6p, free)
🎪 FUNSET the Festival (SATURDAY)
The local favorite party series takes over Franklin Park for a full-day outdoor celebration with music, community, food, and vendors (12p - 7p, free)
🌯 Big Schlim’s DC Food Tour (SATURDAY)
Eat your way through Petworth during this guided food crawl featuring five of Big Schlim’s “STAMPED” local favorites: Honeymoon Chicken, Federalist Pig, Taqueria Habanero, Mama Tee’s Kitchen, and Here’s the Scoop Ice Cream. Tastings + motor coach transportation included, a portion of ticket sales will benefit Educated Eats (departure + return at Greenbelt Metro Station (pickup at 9:30a) + Branch Ave Metro Station (pickup at 10a), returns at 3p/3:30p, tickets are $200) Part of RAMW’s month-long Together We Dine campaign.
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY
D.C. Cheers Benefiting Calvary Women’s Services - 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW | 5:30p, $35
Fundraiser event with curated wines, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a wine & spirits pull
WEDNESDAY
Behind the Bar with Shawn Townsend - Daikaya | 6p - 8p, free
RAMW President & CEO Shawn Townsend joins Chef Katsuya Fukushima for a guest bartending takeover
FRIDAY
Drive-In at Union Market screening of “The Addams Family” - 7p, free to sit outside / $25 per car
SATURDAY
Crank & Crabs - Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD | 4p, $42+
Heart & Sole 5K - East Potomac Park | 8a - 10:30a, $23 registration fee
Snallygaster Beer Festival - Pennsylvania Ave NW, 3rd - 7th St | 2p - 6p, $75+
Waterfront Art Festival - Bladensburg Waterfront Park in MD | 11a - 4p, free
Free Screening of “If Beale Street Could Talk” - MLK Library | 10:30a - 12p
Maestro presents The Autumn Equinox - MHL Lounge in Falls Church, VA | 6p - 10p, $18
Live music experienceSip Fest: Harvest Edition - Laurel Park in MD | 1p - 5p, $84 / $51 without tasting experience
Minority-owned wine, beer, & spirits tasting event with horse racing, a flatbread station & passed bites, vendors, & moreCrab Week Brunch - CHIKO Capitol Hill | 11a, $75
Multi-course family-style brunch with crab dishes
SATURDAY + SUNDAY
Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival - Linganore Winecellars | 10a - 6p, $45+
Baltimore Taco Festival - Power Plant Live! in MD | 2p - 8p, $15+
SUNDAY
Calico’s Annual Fall Festival - 1p - 9p, free
The Go-Go Museum & DC Lottery Washington Commanders Tailgate - Go-Go Museum & Cafe | 11a - 5p, free
Georgetown Canal Day - C&O Canal Lock 3 | 11a - 3p, free
Fall Family Fest - The Wharf Waterfront Park | 12p - 3p, free
NoMA Caribbean Festival - Union Market | 12p - 8p, $13+
Ticket includes foodPuppy Yoga - Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA | 8:30a - 9:30a, $45
SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY
Loe Shimmy Hosts SAX Wednesdays - SAX Restaurant & Lounge | 11p - 2a, $45
Washington Capitals Home Opener Party - Crimson Whiskey Bar | 3p - 11:30p, free
FRIDAY
Chris TOB Birthday Bash - THRōW Social DC | 9p - 3a, $30+
Live gogo sets + video shoot for “I Just Wanna Dance”
The Fifth Night DC: Speakeasy Listening Experience - SIXTY DC | 8p - 12a, $54
SATURDAY
TEMPO presented by Joe Kay of Soulection - BERHTA | 6p - 11p, $47.80+
Drake vs. Everybody - Wok & Roll | 10p - 3a, free before 11p with RSVP
Forever My Lady: an R&B Experience - The Spice Suite | 8p - 1a, $7+
Will have vendors + chargrilled oysters from Who Want SmokeOne Caribbean Festival: Miami Carnival Edition - Strand DC | 10p - 3a, free until 11p with RSVP
SUNDAY
Rhythm & Booze - Vera Cocina | 7p - 12a, free before 8p with RSVP
Day in the District: THEE BLACK PARTY - Culture | 10p - 3a, $36+
LGBTQIA+-friendlyThe Cozy Day Party - SOST | 2p - 9p, Free
Bouncing 2 America: TCB + New Impressionz - SAX | 10p - 3a, $31+
CONCERTS + SHOWS
THURSDAY
Cash Money & No Limit Tour - Capital One Arena | 8p, $114+
Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Boosie BadAzz, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X + more
THURSDAY - MONDAY
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! - Eagle Bank Arena | multiple showtimes, $23+
FRIDAY
Hannibal Buress - Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $88+
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
TK Kirkland - Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $32+
SATURDAY
Plies - Nevermore Hall in Baltimore, MD | 7p, $60+
SUNDAY
An Intimate Evening with Tamar Braxton & Friends - Howard Theatre | 8p, resale tickets available for $165+
SeatGeek | StubHub | Vivid SeatsNew Jack Swing Birthday Bash featuring Teddy Riley and Guy 2.0 - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $70+