Hey y’all! I’m in an undisclosed part of the American Southwest (Arizona) for shady reasons (work) and I’m not supposed to talk about it (oops!) so don’t ask me (I know, you didn’t). But HERE YOU GO! Let’s get you some weekend fun because NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR JOY AWAY.
Sorry. I mean that very seriously: No one can take your joy away. As a very small blog (it’s just me and Robert), it can sometimes feel a little scary for us (but especially for me, because I’m the one who does the social media) to say anything or do much of anything. It’s an intensely paralyzing time we’re all living. But what we CAN do is bring you little bits of joy. The yard sale? YOU BET. A map to find decorated houses? HECK YEAH. It’s not much but it’s something. Love you, neighbors– even the ones who say mean things to us.
DON’T FORGET: Every night at SEVEN p.m. (note the time change!!), make noise and get to know your neighbors. More info here.
HAUL-O-WEEN YARD SALE– OCTOBER 25: Did you absolutely LOVE our first-ever Capitol Hill Yard Sale back in June? Or perhaps you were bummed that you couldn’t participate? Well, then REJOICE because we are back! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25! CHECK OUT THE MAP HERE!!!! Make sure you read the descriptions too– we have our eye on Wylie-Ween up near H Street NE and ✨ooo vintage✨ on Tennessee Avenue NE among others.
NEED YOUR DONATIONS: The Ward 6 Health Day is happening on October 25 at Eastern Market Metro Plaza and you can help make it a success with your donations. Lazarus is seeking new and gently used books and new and gently used Halloween costumes. Drop off your donations at The Roost and at the Miracle Theater! Have questions or want to donate loads of money? Yay! Send an email to allison@wearlazarus.org
Do you live in SMD 7D06 and are looking for a way to make a difference in your community? The commissioner post for this single member district will soon be vacant. Learn more about the office of the ANC here and throw your hat in the ring!
Are you a Federal employee living in limbo? Several small businesses in the area are supporting you with special offers. We have a round-up in our Instagram stories so you can access them directly.
HILL-BOUND OR BUST
Valor Brew Pub is starting a series of acoustic performances with local artists on Thursdays, from 8-11 p.m. so keep Thursdays open to go slink down to Barracks Row.
On October 18, join Hill Family Biking for an Adults-only Monuments Bike Ride! From 6:30 to 10 p.m., ride along the streets and enjoy one of the most gorgeous cities in the world (YEAH I SAID IT– FIGHT ME) with the wind whipping in your hair and face. More info here.
Not that it had left us, but WOW, is the FOLGER BACK! Their latest production is titled Julius X: A Re-envisioning of the Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIFYING — yeah, I’m doing all caps! It really is that good. The cast? Tight, talented, terrific. The play itself? An absolute delight. A seamless, effortless romp and absolute harrowing tragedy rolled into a sinewy package. The set? Perfection. The costumes? Incredible. Honestly, I have not had this much fun watching a horrible tragedy in a long, long time. My words do not do this incredible production justice so you’re going to have to go see for yourself. Click here for tickets. As always, the Folger has not only discounted tickets but also special shows for different needs.
Take in the sights around the Hill and be part of a fun Bar Crawl, organized by our friends at Union Pub, The Eastern and Barrel! The Crawl will take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, with brunch seatings at Barrel starting at 11 a.m. After brunch, explore the Hill and visit The Eastern and Union Pub at your own pace! For more info and to get your tickets, click here.
Want to explore our beautiful Anacostia River by boat with Anacostia Riverkeeper? Schedule a private boat tour here!
Yoga classes can be pricy, which is why you gotta take advantage of the freebies. District Flow Yoga has a free Vinyasa class at Eastern Market Metro Park. Bring your own mat, towel and water (and hand sanitizer?) and enjoy 60 minutes of yoga. More info here.
Want to dance your way to fitness? Freestyle Dan’s Fit comes to Barracks Row on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays to get your rear in gear. Check it out here.
Union Station has TWO fun weekend activities for you: The Friday West Wing market has bread, empanadas, fresh produce and flowers and more! The Saturday Rail Market at Union Station is happening this Saturday and future Saturdays, so put it on the calendar. Enjoy vintage finds and all sorts of different vendors. More information here.
And at the far end of the Hill, enjoy the RFK Flea Market every Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
OFF-HILL
Fan of saunas? Then you might want to check out Bathe-ing DC this weekend. On October 18 and 19, try out mobile saunas and community wellness, plus food and drink! Reserve your space and learn more here.
The National Building Museum has a new exhibit titled Coming Together, about the power of cities’ downtowns and their fragility. It’s a strangely moving exhibit and you should check it out. Click here for more info and tickets.
The newest destination with a potentially confusing name that has the activations you want is the Bridge District (as opposed to District Bridges, which is in Northwest). Come hang out near Anacostia Park and enjoy a Farmers’ Market, yoga, a pickleball clinic and so much more. PLUS! They have an outdoor movie series! Click here to learn more about it.
Are you 50 or over? Then join the District’s Senior Games! From September to November, enjoy getting competitive across the District and in several different sports! Click here for more information.
Don’t forget! The Anacostia Community Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they always have something fun going on! Learn more here.
The Stacks has Dance and Sip every third Thursday. Get your dance on and your sip on if you need it so you can get your dance on. You know how that goes. More info and RSVP here.
Will the Wiz get any better this season? Probably not, but you can still get your tickets and have a great time at the game. Click here.
PLAN AHEAD
It may no longer be the Newseum, but the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center is still a great gathering place. On October 29, abstract artist Lindsay Adams will be unveiling her latest work, titled Ceremony. The solo exhibit will be up through March 7, 2026. You can find more information here.
On October 30, Grammy-nominated Mexican percussion ensemble Tambuco returns to the Library of Congress. This event is SOLD OUT BUT!!!! More tickets will be released October 16 at 10 a.m., and rush passes will be available at the door beginning at 6 p.m. the night of the concert.
Why yes, I will be teaching another intro to tarot class at Relume on October 30! Join me here.
Want to go see an excellent book discussion at the Black Cat? YEAH YOU DO! Especially because it’ll be co-hosted by the folks at The War on Cars (they wrote a book) and local besties Solid State Books (who sell books!). Get your tickets here.
Yes, Hill-o-Ween is back ON HALLOWEEN! Check out their website for more info.
The Metropolitan Police Department is having Halloween Safe Havens at all Police District stations. Check them out!
Looking for a killer party on Halloween? Then check out Nightmare in Navy Yard on October 31! It promises to be so good, it’s spooky! Click here for info and tickets.
Renovating your adorable old home and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t fret! On November 1, come to the North Hall at Eastern Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take advantage of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s House Expo. More info here.
Spike and Mike’s Animation Extravaganza is coming to local theaters on October 31 through November 2. If you’re a fan of irreverent and downright weird animation, this is the show for you. The Extravafanza will be showing only at Regal Theaters, so click here to get your tickets.
Looking for an exclusive Halloween party? This one sounds *very* intriguing.
And on November 28, the first-ever Winter Wonderfest will pop up at Nationals Park! Tubing! Northern Lights! Putt-Putt! MORE! Get tickets here.
And I know March 2026 feels far, but it’ll be here sooner than you think and, along with it, the DC Environmental Film Festival will come back with an important theme: “Against the Current.” To learn about DCEFF and their mission, click here.