Can you feel that weird electricity in the air? It’s the beginning of HOLIDAY SEASON and it promises to be wacky. Are you decorating for the holidays? Be part of our Light Up the Hill map! Click here to fill out the form!
We have not just one but TWO events coming up and we hope you join us for the fun! First up, Eastern Market’s Holiday Time Machine! Do you love Eastern Market? Are you tired of attending holiday parties where you can’t shop? Do you want to shop, dine and get your holiday tipple on? Come to the North Hall of Eastern Market on Black Friday, November 28! From 6-10 p.m., shop, drink, get food from your favorite vendors, vote for holiday cocktails and get your holiday tree early! Get your early bird tickets here!
And you can watch our friend, Market manager Barry Margeson, tell you all about the fun HERE.
And on December 8, join us, along with our friends at Barrel and Union Pub, for our annual Repeal Day tour and drinks! Learn history from our resident historian, Robert Pohl, and sip on delicious drinks by the talented bartenders at both spots! It’s the bee’s knees! Get your tickets here.
TONIGHT, go dance at Little Miss Whiskey’s with our resident celebrity DJ, Tony T! The fun starts at 7 pm.
Mosaic Theater opened their newest play, “A Case for the Existence of God” last week and it was so moving and beautiful. Another excellent work of art at a time when we need humanity and grace more than ever. Click here for tickets.
On Saturday, November 22, at 5:30 pm, come party with all of the Hill at the Capitol Hill Christmas Tree lighting goes underway. More info here.
Join Hill Family Biking on November 22 for a ride where you let the littles roll along the newly revamped Garfield Park (RSVP here).
On November 25, Light Yards comes alive! Enjoy everyone’s favorites, the 10-foot bells that are also swings and hold on to that beautiful light as we are pitched into darkness. More info here.
On November 28, the first-ever Winter Wonderfest will pop up at Nationals Park! Tubing! Northern Lights! Putt-Putt! MORE! Get tickets here.
THANKSGIVING PLANS
One of our absolute FAVORITE Thanksgiving deals is at the Tune Inn, for only $32.95 per person. Put in your order by 11/23. More info here. Want to pay it forward? Listen to General Manager Steph tell you all about it here and get a meal for someone who needs it here.
They may run out this weekend, but The Duck and The Peach is doing Thanksgiving at your house and if so, I’m coming over. Click here to order.
Love Bistro Cacao and their food is so great. You can dine in or order to go here.
Belga Cafe is a classic destination and you can bring them home. Click here to pre-order for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day.
The Roost is also taking orders for Thanksgiving– check it out here!
Here are a few more suggestions from the Capitol Hill BID– check them out.
Aldi has a ridiculous deal– dinner for 10 for $40. Click here to learn more.
Looking to share your bounty with others? How about supporting the Payne Elementary community with Payne Gives Thanks? Click here to support those who need it most.
Safeway and Events DC celebrating Thanksgiving at their 26th annual Feast of Sharing on Wednesday, November 26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the first meal seating will take place at 11 a.m. The event will also have a coat distribution event from noon to 2 p.m. Want to volunteer? Click here.
OFF-HILL
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Tawny Chatmon’s show titled, “Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies” is extremely personal and moving. Bring hankies and apologies to the people who had to catch the show at the same time as me. Yes, I was sobbing the whole time. More info here.
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 dueling holiday markets open on November 14 (Dupont) and November 21 (Downtown). Check them both out– we’re all winners here.
PLAN AHEAD
Local songstress Laura Tsaggaris will get you in the mood for the holiday season with “In the Mood” on November 30 at the Miracle Theater. For more info and tickets, click here.
On December 2 at 6 p.m., bring a new unwrapped gift to The Arc, 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE and enjoy an evening of community, unity and giving with Evening of Miracles. Expect refreshments, joy, and opportunities to make the holiday season shine even brighter.
Ever wanted to try cribbage? Then you’re in luck! Neighbor Dan started a cribbage league that gets together at Duffy’s near Stadium-Armory Metro on Tuesdays! Click here to learn more and see you on December 2?
Starting December 5, get into the holiday spirit with music at the Folger, as they celebrate with Resplendent Joy. For more info and tickets, click here.
On December 6, the boat parade is back at The Wharf! Enjoy the beautifully decorated boats, get a tipple in, enjoy the Tree Market, and more! Click here for more info.
Capital City Symphony brings you SPARK! on December 6. Get into the holiday spirit BIG TIME and enjoy the beautiful Atlas Performing Arts Center. Click here for more info and tickets.
And on December 7, go to Congressional Cemetery for their darling Holiday Market! From 11 am to 4 pm, enjoy the beauty of the cemetery and get your holiday shopping done! More info here.
On December 10, Light Yards Express will choo-choo with an array of lights into your heart. More info here.
On December 13, take in the holiday lights with Hill Family Biking! (RSVP here).
By the way, on December 13, at 11 a.m., Wreaths Across America is coming to Congressional Cemetery. More info here.
On December 20, Momentum Dance Theatre on the Hill has an off-Hill off-beat and offline Nutcracker experience and you’re invited! The NutcracKer’s Guide to Getting UnPlugged is the story of three teens who learn that there is more than their devices as they explore jazz, hip hop, street dance and ballet. Click here for tickets.
Come take a very special Winter Solstice Tarot Reading class at Relume on December 21. You will walk away with clarity for the returning light and I’ll bring a special treat to this class. Sign up and be part of a special meditative ritual! Click here to be part of the fun.
Ring in the new year at Yards Park *early* with Noon Yards Eve! More info 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.