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This weekend in D.C., check out events like Y2K Friendsgiving and Sticky Bandits Cheesegiving. 

Eat a four-course vegan meal featuring Bandit Cheeses, 7:30pm Saturday at Sticky Fingers Diner on H Street NE. Tickets are $60.

Enjoy a nostalgic Friendsgiving and women's social, 6–10pm Sunday at Monroe Street Market by Catholic University. Tickets start at $35.

Taste five wines and enjoy discount pricing on bottles, 8pm Friday at Whino in Arlington. Tickets are $54.

Get crafty at an autumn-themed paper craft workshop, 2–4pm Saturday at Arts'tination at National Harbor. Tickets are $5.

🤘The D.C. Punk Rock Flea is noon to 5pm Saturday at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant. Free.

🎸 Sounds & Spirits live band open mic night is 6:30–11pm Sunday at Throw Social in Northeast. Free.

🦪 The Old Ebbitt Grill Oyster Riot is 1–4pm Friday and Saturday in the Old Ebbitt Grill Atrium.

👪 Family Fun for children 5 and older at the Freer Gallery of Art on the National Mall is 2–4pm Saturday. Free.

🎭 "Shear Madness" opening night is 8:30–11:30pm Saturday at the Kennedy Center. Tickets are $25.

🇮🇪 Traditional Irish Music Session is 3–6pm Sunday at Kirwan's on the Wharf. Free.

Weekend Friendsgiving events in D.C.

Check out a "Cheesegiving" or a wine tasting.

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This weekend in D.C., check out events like Y2K Friendsgiving and Sticky Bandits Cheesegiving.

Things to Do

This weekend in D.C., check out Halloween parties across the metro including Nightmare in Navy Yard, the Dupont Circle Halloween Bar Crawl, D.C. WitchFest and more. 

D.C.'s biggest Halloween party is back in Navy Yard.

What's happening: Nightmare in Navy Yard will feature two DJs, two dance floors, a five-hour open bar, food trucks, a costume contest and prizes.

Entertainment includes local DJ Farrah Flosscett.

Of note: The event will have laser lighting, strobe lighting and fog.

🌃 2. Embassy Row Rooftop Halloween Under the Stars

Enjoy live Latin music, swing and salsa dancing, mojitos, wine and more, 6:30–9:30pm Friday at The Ven. Tickets are $35.

Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly as this event is outside.

🍸 3. Dupont Circle Halloween Bar Crawl

Venture through over 15 bars with drink specials and costume contests, 2–10pm Saturday. Free.

Gaze at spooky art exhibits, enter a costume contest or raffle and enjoy a dance party, 8pm Friday at Black Cat. Tickets in advance are $10 and $15 the day of.

Costume contest participants will compete for cash prizes of $30–$100.

🪦 5. Lesser-Known Notables of Oak Hill Cemetery

Walk through Oak Hill Cemetery, learn the history of the graveyard and get spooked by ghost stories, 11am–12:30pm Saturday in Georgetown. Tickets are $25.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with traditional Mexican folk dance, a mariachi performance, face painting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 11:30am–3pm Saturday. Free. Registration encouraged.

Enjoy live music, art demonstrations and more at a market with handcrafted goods from local artists, 11am Saturday at Metrobar. Free.

Browse through samples, seconds and one-off projects for purchase as you trick-or-treat through the Brookland Arts Walk studios, 10am–4pm Saturday. Free.

Try unlimited pours of natural wine from local vendors, pizza and charcuterie, 1–4pm Saturday at Sonny's Pizza. Tickets start at $65.

D.C. Halloween weekend: Nightmare in Navy Yard, WitchFest

Check out the Nightmare in Navy Yard, WitchFest and more.

This weekend in D.C., check out Halloween parties across the metro including Nightmare in Navy Yard, the Dupont Circle Halloween Bar Crawl, D.C. WitchFest and more.

This weekend in D.C., check out the 150th anniversary of Eastern Market, Rock the Core cider, and beer festival and Diwali In The Park. 

1 big thing: 🥳 Happy Birthday, Eastern Market!

The Eastern Market turns 150 this weekend.

What's happening: Taste limited edition beers from Atlas Brewery, explore a high-wheel bicycle exhibition, participate in a family-friendly scavenger hunt around the market, take a walking tour or cooking class, and more. View full schedule.

When: 6pm-9pm Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Of note: Friday night's event (Novemberfest) is for ages 21+. Tickets are $25.

Drink full pours of Bold Rock Cider, Hook Hall Lager, and unlimited tastings of more than 30 ciders and craft beers while enjoying live music and shopping 2pm-4:30pm Saturday at Hook Hall. Tickets are $19.99.

Shop local and global Black-owned businesses and eat Caribbean, African, and Afro-Latin foods 11am Saturday-3am Sunday at Karma.

Free for all ages 11am-6pm. The 21 and older afterparty is free before 11:30pm; add-ons and VIP tickets range from $5-$40.

Watch film screenings and listen to panel discussions on legal concepts in film, AI in filmmaking, and more 1:30pm-9:15pm Saturday at the Ballroom of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad on the second floor. View full schedule. Tickets are $13.50.

Dance to soca, hip-hop, and hits from the '90s-2000s 10pm-3am Saturday at Ivy City Smokehouse. General admission is $25.

Enjoy music and dancing lessons. Kids crafts, traditional Indian food, hot spiced chai and create your own diyas 1:30pm-4pm Saturday at Hardy Recreation Center. Traditional South Asian attire is encouraged. Free. Reserve a spot.

Separately: Enjoy food, drinks, and Bollywood performances at Dil se Diwali, a Bollywood Dhamaka 9pm Saturday at the Hard Rock Cafe. Early bird tickets are $20.

7. 🧑‍🎄 Paint your own Holiday Tree Gnome

Get in the holiday spirit by painting a tree gnome 1pm-3pm Sunday at Steadfast Supply. Tickets are $45.

D.C. weekend events: Eastern Market, Rock the Core and more

Check out the 150th anniversary of Eastern Market and Rock the Core

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This weekend in D.C., check out the 150th anniversary of Eastern Market, Rock the Core cider, and beer festival and Diwali In The Park.

This weekend in D.C., check out the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" film in a theater near you, a two-day musical festival, a sneaker expo and more. 

Get your friendship bracelets ready and experience Taylor Swift's history-making tour on the big screen.

What's happening: The "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" film continues this weekend at movie theaters across the metro.

Be smart: The film opened last weekend and is the highest-grossing concert film opening weekend in North America on record.

When: Fans can watch the film Thursday–Sunday.

Buy, sell and trade sneakers and enjoy live music, retail drops, contests and giveaways at the D.C. Armory noon–6pm Saturday. Tickets are $30.

Jam out to house, funk, go-go and dance music with DJs and live performances 3–10pm Saturday and Sunday in Franklin Park. Free.

Trick-or-treat at the National Zoo 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $20.

Enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween movies on the lawn, a pumpkin carving contest, a pet parade and more at National Harbor noon–3pm Sunday. Free.

Take a bracelet or candle making class to benefit the local Planned Parenthood at Relume noon–4pm Sunday. Tickets start at $15.

Enjoy improv workshops by and for the LGBTQ+ community 12:30–2:30pm Saturday at Studio Theatre. Free.

Take a walk and try some wine at The Roost noon–2pm and 3–5pm Sunday. The tour includes six tasting stations and 30 wines. Tickets are $45.

Watch burlesque performances while enjoying craft beers and food from Taco Fred 8–11pm Saturday at D.C. Brau. There will be a midnight market with spooky artwork and other goodies from local vendors. Tickers start at $25.

Costume contest categories are "Creepin' it Chill," "Spooky Cutie" and "Freakshow."

Be immersed in European culture with performances, crafts, workshops and activities from Ireland, Germany, Poland and more at MLK Library 10am–2pm Saturday. View activities. Free.

D.C. weekend events: Taylor Swift movie, Rock the Park

Check out Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, Rock the Park and more.

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A Taylor Swift tub of popcorn at the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert movie world premiere. Photo: Frederic J. Brown via Getty Images

This weekend in D.C., check out the &quot;Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour&quot; film in a theater near you, a two-day musical festival, a sneaker expo and more.

This weekend in D.C., check out Adams Morgan PorchFest, a Romanian film festival, a Day of the Dead rooftop party and more. 

Enjoy local musical talent and celebrate the community at Adams Morgan PorchFest.

This event was originally scheduled for Oct. 14.

What's happening: Listen to approximately 100 bands of multiple genres including folk, rock, jazz, blues and country across more than 20 porches, business patios and parks. View specials at participating businesses.

New this year: a pedestrian zone, with 18th Street closed between Columbia Road and Kalorama Road.

There will be two main stages: the Plaza Main Stage in front of Truist Bank and the Aetna Main Stage in Hoffman Alley next to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. View the PorchFest map here.

Of note: To attend, pick up a free wristband on Saturday at one of the two official PorchFest locations: the plaza in front of Truist Bank at Columbia Road and Adams Mill Road or in front of 2424 18th St.

It's not too late to sign up to volunteer. Volunteers receive a free PorchFest volunteer T-shirt and will have access to the event green room, where refreshments and snacks are provided. Sign up here.

Immerse yourself in Romanian cinema with six movies playing Thursday–Sunday at E Street Cinema. View full schedule. Free.

Sample beers from over 80 breweries while enjoying live music and food truck fare on Saturday at Nationals Park. General admission is $50.

Session one is 11am–1pm and session two is 4–6pm.

4. 💀 Day of the Dead Rooftop Fiesta and Salsa

Head to Hidden Gem for a Catrin/Catrina costume contest, salsa dancing, drinks and more, 8–11pm Saturday. Tickets — which include a drink — are $15.

This three-week festival of various Hispanic cultures with music and dance performances goes from Saturday through Nov. 19 at GALA Hispanic Theatre. This weekend's performance is La Banda Morisca. View full schedule/list of performers. Festival passes for three shows  are $115.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with traditional food, performances and crafts, 3–8pm Sunday at the National Museum of Asian Art. View full schedule. Free.

Learn from an Indigenous chef how ancestral food and land strengthen communities — and watch how Three Sisters Soup is made — 3:30–4:30pm Saturday at the National Museum of American History. Free.

Experience the blending of art, science and music at an immersive symphonic performance, 3–4pm Sunday at the National Academy of Sciences. A $5 donation is suggested.

Shop handmade crafts, treats and art, 9am–2pm with lunch served 11am–1pm Saturday at the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew. Free.

10. 🇲🇽 Black Tie Day of the Dead Fiesta

Celebrate the Mexican holiday with live mariachi, dancing, traditional costumes, an open bar, a buffet and more, 8:30–11:45pm Saturday at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Tickets are $144. Prices are subject to increase.

D.C. weekend events: Adams Morgan PorchFest, Day of the Dead

Check out Adams Morgan PorchFest and the Diwali Family Festival.

PorchFest 2022. Photo: Albert Ting Photography