It’s more of the same but don’t forget to take care of yourself. I’ve had a couple of massages from Ann-Marie at Natural Balance DC and she is amazing. Not only is she really good at massage but she also takes the time to explain what is going on with your body and why things hurt. She is currently working out of Hot Yoga on the Hill. Book here! (Not an ad– she is just seriously great.)
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– TOMORROW!!!!: CHECK OUT THE MAP HERE!!!! Make sure you read the descriptions– we have our eye on Wylie-Ween up near H Street NE and ✨ooo vintage✨ on Tennessee Avenue NE among others. There will be houses with treats, too, so make sure you look through the map carefully. Bargain shopper but not a dedicated walker? Hit St. Mark’s Episcopal Church first! There are several people popping up there.
And hey, SPOOKY HILL is live! Check out the map HERE and you will be able to vote for your favorite next week. A couple of judges and I will also pick the best one (but it’ll be so hard)!
Oh and who doesn’t love a pet costume contest? Howl to the Chief is holding theirs tomorrow at Lincoln Park starting at 1 p.m! Register here and have a howling good time! I’ll be there to judge all the howling good boys and ghouls.
The Ward 6 Health Day is happening on October 25 at Eastern Market Metro Plaza — go check it out!
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!
Sasha Bruce Youthwork is holding their Tulipalooza on the 25 as well. Check it out here: It will be a community building day of fun, painting love rocks and (obviously) planting tulips in their beautiful garden! Check it out and support SBY.
Ride on Saturday, October 25, with Hill Family Biking and have a spooky ol’ time! Wear your finest road-ready costumes. Click here for more info.
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. But hurry! Julius X is at the Folger only through this Sunday, October 26.
Paste & Rind has a cheese and Halloween candy tasting this Wednesday October 29. Check it out here and buy your tickets.
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.
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.
ICYMI: The Marine Corps Marathon is Sunday. Have fun beating your best time and remember: if you’re driving– maybe don’t?
Halloween
Yes, Hill-o-Ween is back ON HALLOWEEN! Check out their website for more info. (Wear a raincoat)
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.
Why yes, I will be teaching another intro to tarot class at Relume on October 30! Join me here.
The Metropolitan Police Department is having Halloween Safe Havens at all Police District stations. Check them out! Click the link here to find your participating Police District station.
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. Learn a lot and also sign up to volunteer for the spring House and Garden Tour! More info here.
And on November 2, check out the DC Print Fair! Enjoy that solid feel of paper and print your own letterpress postcard! The event is free and will take place at the north hall of Eastern Market. Check out the full exhibitor list here.
OFF-HILL
Do you love jazz? UDC has free lectures on select Tuesdays. This Tuesday the 28, Michael Fitzgerald talks about getting a degree in music and then, what after that? Check out this fascinating discussion to learn more. More info here.
Learn how to play Mahjong at The Stacks starting October 30! Check it out here.
The High Heel Race is back and as fabulous as always (and as always, it’s the Tuesday before Halloween) and if you’ve never been, you need to check it out. More info here.
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.
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 Extravaganza 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.
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.
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.
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
Celebrate Dia de Muertos at the Wharf on Saturday, November 1! More information here.
It’s not sexy, but the First District Citizens’ Advisory Council, or 1DCAC, will be holding their monthly public safety meeting on Tuesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Click here to join the meeting directly via WebEx.
Dupont Underground is staging Invasion of the Body Snatchers November 5, 6 and 7. Sounds like fun! Get your tickets here.
Dine like a monarch for a wonderful cause at the Four Seasons this November! On November 13 and 14, Four Seasons Wine and Dine returns with an incredible array of food and talent across two nights and two incredible events, benefiting MedStar Health. Tickets are now available here.
On November 28, the first-ever Winter Wonderfest will pop up at Nationals Park! Tubing! Northern Lights! Putt-Putt! MORE! Get tickets here.
Eastern Market is THE place to be for the holidays. Starting November 28, kick corporate Black Friday in the teeth and get a leg up on your holiday shopping at our favorite local market.
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.