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Tuesday Night Skate (TNS)

Tue 27 Oct, 18:45

NOMA Galludet U Metro Station (Red Line)

Hi everyone! Tuesday Night Skates are in full effect! Meet every Tuesday outside of the NOMA-Galladudet U Station at the North entrance (1305 2nd St NE). We will head out at 7pm sharp for an 8 mile skate followed by pizza! We'll skate up…

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Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

Tue 27 Oct, 19:00

Tonic At Quigley's

###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-tonic-tuesday-october-27-2026 in order to attend### This event is cross-posted so Meetup…

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💃 Latin Dance Tuesdays @ La Catrina! 💃

Tue 27 Oct, 19:45

La Catrina

Bethesda Social Club started something new and exciting: Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Latin dance? This is your chance! La Catrina offers free class and social dancing on Tuesdays. Come early, grab some tacos and cocktails,…

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NIGHT RIDE w/Fred (Arrive @ 6:00) Beginner(+) Level: The Custard Cruise

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Shirlington Library

Night Ride w/special guest FRED!! • Arrive @ 6:00pm • Sunset @ 6:20 pm • We will ride through the neighborhood of DelRay. • Stay for the Ride after the Ride @ Beckett's!! • Need a headlight?…

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Halloween Whodunit 3

Wed 28 Oct, 18:15

DC Improv Comedy Club

Halloween Whodunit 3 A Halloween sequel in name only; Die Laughing Productions proudly presents, Halloween Whodunit 3. It's our third installment of your favorite Halloween themed murder mystery comedy show. You are at an open casting…

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Innistrad Cube Draft (Free)!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:30

1743 S Hayes St

I can't let the Halloween season pass without Innistrad! The cube incorporates the original block, Shadows block, Crimson Vow, Midnight Hunt, and more (and yes, the "Spider Spawning" deck is possible!)! I've also added some Mayhem cards…

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Drop-In Improv Class

Wed 28 Oct, 19:00

Theatre on the Run

Drop-In Improv Class — Beginner Friendly Improv for good people. Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly drop-in improv class focused on play, laughter, and connection — in a supportive, no-pressure environment. You don’t need performance…

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WASHINGTON 🇺🇸 Practical Philosophy Meetup

Wed 28 Oct, 19:30

Tryst Coffee Shop

🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT? Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’…

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Morning Coffee and Conversation

Thu 29 Oct, 09:30

Washington

Coffee & Conversation: Presented by zant × Collective An Exclusive Gathering for Coaches, Consultants & Industry Leaders Great conversations can change the trajectory of a business. Join zant and our partner Collective for an intimate…

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Reading Rhythms Washington DC: October 29th

Thu 29 Oct, 17:15

National Portrait Gallery

You’re invited! Reading Rhythms is a series of welcoming reading parties designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite you to bring any book you want and facilitate silent reading periods, as well as 1-on-1…

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Zorba's Cafe near the Dupont Circle

Thu 29 Oct, 17:30

1612 20th St NW

Zorba's Cafe on Thursdays! We will be on the 2nd floor, or if the weather allows, we will be sitting outside at a table in the street. If you don't see anyone on the 2nd floor and the weather is favorable, it means we're sitting at the…

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You can see everything

Thu 29 Oct, 18:30

AMC Georgetown 14

Everyone is talking about this movie and saying to watch it before you discuss it with someone who has seen it. It is supposed to have an unexpected turn part way. The screenings for the day aren't posted yet but I will pick something…

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Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

Thu 29 Oct, 19:00

RedRocks Columbia Heights

This October, we're drifting into literary horror as we venture into Joyce Carol Oates' Zombie. From Amazon: "He is a problem for his professor father and his loving mother, though of course they do not believe the charge (sexual…

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Who’s Afraid of the Ghost in the Machine? Sibarium v Hammond...

Thu 29 Oct, 19:15

Washington

Join us two days before Halloween for the great Ghost in the Machine Debate... Earlier this year, FAI's Samuel Hammond wrote that he can no longer rule out that today's AI systems have some form of subjective experience. In a rather…

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Comedy, Mingle and Drinks.

Thu 29 Oct, 19:45

2427 18th St NW

Calling all singles, couples, out of towners, co-workers or just people looking for things to do! Come out and enjoy a comedy show in the lively Adams Morgan neighborhood. The show and meet up is at Mixxed in dc. Come to the show and stay…

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Eve’s Bayou @ Suns Cinema

Thu 29 Oct, 21:40

Suns Cinema - Theater & Bar

Link to tickets: https://sunscinema.com/purchase/427512/ Director: Kasi Lemmons Run Time: 109 min. Release Year: 1997 Starring: Debbi Morgan, Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson Presented by Brittany Sankofa.…

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Washington DC Beginner Figure Drawing with Pencil

Fri 30 Oct, 09:00

3254 Queenstown Dr

✨ Drawing for Beginners – Sit Down and Sketch Along Always wanted to draw? This beginner class starts at the time of this event and takes you from blank page to finished sketch in an hour. No art supplies to buy: any pencil and plain…

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The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Fri 30 Oct, 14:00

1424 16th St NW

THE POWER OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS" At the lecture "The Power of the Subconscious", the speaker will clearly and understandably explain topics such as: What is the exact definition of the Subconscious Mind? How does it inflict unwanted…

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Let’s Meet for Happy Hour

Fri 30 Oct, 17:00

Founding Farmers Alexandria

Let's meet to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time! 🍹 HAPPY HOUR \| Founding Farmers \| VA 📅 Friday, October 30 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 461 Swann Ave., Alexandria, VA • Happy hour pricing ends at 6:00 p.m. • FREE two-hour parking in the…

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Hiker Happy Hour - Halloween Edition

Fri 30 Oct, 19:00

Courthaus Social

*This month, it's "HHHH" - Halloween Hiker Happy Hour. Feel free to dress up for vibes.* For this Halloween themed version of HHH, let's go back to one of our regluar spots, Courthaus Social. They will hold a costume contest just for us!…

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