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Book Event-Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland

Mon 2 Nov, 16:00

Bethesda Green

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maryland Delegate Lily Qi, author of Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland, moderated by Sherry Dadgar, academic entrepreneur and author. Explore Delegate Lily Qi’s remarkable journey…

Free

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The Rumi Cipher Book Launch DC

Mon 2 Nov, 17:30

The Graham Georgetown

You are invited to an evening with Cory Grewell launching The Rumi Cipher Hosted by The Graham Georgetown X Bridge Street Books Please join us for a rooftop conversation and book signing with Cory Grewell. Hear the story behind his debut…

Free

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Chess on Tap @ DC Board Room

Mon 2 Nov, 18:30

Board Room

No sign-ups required \| All levels welcome \| 21\+ If you're looking for a casual game of chess in a fun atmosphere, this event is for you! Members range from beginner to master level, and games are played both with and without time…

Free

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The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Mon 2 Nov, 19:00

1424 16th St NW

THE POWER OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS OVER YOU You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes early for refreshments! At the lecture "The Power of the Subconscious", the speaker will clearly and understandably explain topics such as: • What is the exact…

Free

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Watercolor (for all levels), with Vian Borchert

Tue 3 Nov, 10:00

2017 I St. NW

Explore watercolor painting with Vian Borchert! Vian Borchert is an internationally acclaimed artist, a Corcoran GW graduate, and an art educator with over a decade of teaching experience. Vian has exhibited her artwork within the USA and…

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Black Vampire Bookclub, Part 2!

Tue 3 Nov, 18:30

1510 King St

🩸 Black Vampire Book Club, Part 2! The night belongs to us. Due to popular demand, a second date for this book club has been added for those who couldn't make it to the first one! If you missed the first meeting and would like to come to…

Free

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Tuesday Night Skate (TNS)

Tue 3 Nov, 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…

Free

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The Irregular at Magic High School the Movie (Dubbed)

Tue 3 Nov, 19:00

Alamo Drafthouse Bryant Street · Theater 3

Presented in an English dub It is the year 2096. Almost a century has passed since magic was established as actual technology. A pair of siblings were about to enter the winter season of their second year in high school. Tatsuya, the…

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Janel Leppin's Ensemble Volcanic Ash

Tue 3 Nov, 19:00

Rhizome DC

Tuesday November 3 * doors at 7, music at 7:30 * $15-25 * TICKETS “Cinematic. Unrelenting. Brash. Tender. These are just a few terms that might help capture the majesty and mystique of...cellist Janel Leppin’s Ensemble Volcanic Ash.” –…

US$15–US$25

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TOUCH OF EVIL: THE RESTORED CUT

Tue 3 Nov, 19:30

Alamo Drafthouse Bryant Street · Theater 6

An organ-bursting noir feast of criminal decadence and lost hope, this is the feature that many say is superior even to Welles' thunderous CITIZEN KANE. The darkest alleyways of bordertown Mexico are lit up with brimstone and gunfire as a…

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DC Metro Crafts @ Takoma Park Library, NW

Wed 4 Nov, 17:30

Takoma Park Library

Join DC Metro Crafts at Takoma Park Library at 5:30pm. Bring your own cross stitch, knitting, crochet, or other portable craft. To get to the library from the Takoma metro station: Once you get off the metro, turn right on Cedar St, cross…

Free

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Queer Horror BookClub

Wed 4 Nov, 18:30

1510 King St

🌈🔪 Queer Horror Book Club Come for the horror. Stay for the fabulous monstrosity. Join Long Dark House for a monthly book club celebrating queer horror in all its strange, beautiful, unsettling forms. We’ll read across the genre, from…

Free

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Drop-In Improv Class

Wed 4 Nov, 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…

Free

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Film Club: Ken Russell's The Devils

Wed 4 Nov, 19:00

Alamo Drafthouse Bryant Street · Theater 5

Experience the uncut version, newly restored and remastered in 4K For twenty years we've existed in service of film. Alamo Drafthouse Film Club is a reflection of that history and our continuing commitment to sharing the independent,…

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The Irregular at Magic High School the Movie (Subtitled)

Wed 4 Nov, 19:30

Alamo Drafthouse Bryant Street · Theater 3

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles It is the year 2096. Almost a century has passed since magic was established as actual technology. A pair of siblings were about to enter the winter season of their second year in high school.…

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WASHINGTON 🇺🇸 Practical Philosophy Meetup

Wed 4 Nov, 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’…

Free

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DC Metro Crafts First Thursday meetup @ SW Library

Thu 5 Nov, 17:30

Southwest Library

Join DC Metro Crafts for our first Thursday meetup. Bring your own cross stitch, knitting, crochet, or other portable craft. The Southwest Library is right off the Waterfront Metro. We'll be in Meeting Room 1. Go through both glass double…

Free

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Zorba's Cafe near the Dupont Circle

Thu 5 Nov, 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…

Free

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Austrian Embassy Viennese Waltz Lessons, Dancing & Austrian Wine Reception

Thu 5 Nov, 18:00

Embassy of Austria

Advance reservations required. Tickets/Info: https://www.internationalclubdc.com/SpecialEvents/Viennese-Waltz-Lessons/Viennese-Waltz-Lessons.aspx Even if you've never danced before, learn to dance the Viennese Waltz as it is danced in…

Free

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The Cat in the Hat (2026)

Thu 5 Nov, 18:45

Alamo Drafthouse Bryant Street · Theater 4

Dr. Seuss’s iconic Cat in the Hat gets its first animated big-screen adventure, with Bill Hader voicing the striped-hat troublemaker on a mission to cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian after a move to a new town. Fantastical worlds,…