It’s officially Scorpio season! Go ahead– keep secrets! Indulge! Rewrite your will (or, you know, draw one up in the first place). And, of course, do something fun!
Our Spooky Hill is Home map is here and it’s magnificent!
Are you decorating or know a neighbor who is? Add them to the Spooky Hill is Home map HERE.
Happy Game 1 day! The game is being broadcast on FOX, so let this be a gentle reminder to watch– if you’re into it, that is. Personally, I am delighted with the teams going to the World Series.
Don’t forget to vote! You can walk your filled out ballot to the Northeast Neighborhood Library, Eastern Market, Payne Elementary or the Rosedale Library — or find out the closest ballot box to you here. And if you want to join CM Charles Allen’s election day watch party, sign up here.
I will be reading the tarot at B Street Studio tomorrow, October 24, from 3-5 p.m. Stop by the store, bring perfume samples and swap, get surprise samples and show up in costume! It’s going to be SO MUCH FUN! More info here.
Later that day, go get your Halloween bike ride on with Hill Family Biking. More info here.
By the way, the Marine Corps Marathon is happening on Sunday, October 25. Do yourself a favor and take Metro whenever you can. Learn more about the marathon here and scout out a good vantage point for cheering and photos with the official map here.
On Wednesday October 28, listen to historian Marcia Chatelain discussing her new book, titled “How Bright the Path Grows,” about the women activitsts behind the March on Washington. RSVP here.
Did you know District Flow Yoga offers a FREE outdoor yoga class at Eastern Market Metro park on Saturdays? Just bring your mat, some water, and your most centered self. Find out more here.
This is the last weekend for Oktoberfest at Cafe Berlin! Click here to make your reservations because it goes fast.
Feel like staying home but still listening to cool author chats and finding your next read? East City Books has previous chats uploaded to their YouTube channel. Check them out here.
By the way, leaf collection is not sexy but it’s kind of necessary. Click here to find out this year’s schedule.
OFF-HILL
How about a documentary? “You Can See Everything” is playing at the Angelika. Get your tickets here.
The National Archives is having a special trivia night on Tuesday, October 27. Click here to sign up and get your free pizza on (this may be sold out by now).
And at the National Building Museum, get your spooky on and enjoy old movies and Halloween merriment on October 29! Get your tickets here.
PLAN AHEAD
Catch Veronneau at the Hill Center on October 30. Get tickets here.
Hilloween is happening on October 30, 4-6 p.m. Click here for more information.
And Howl-O-Ween, Howl to the Chief’s pet contest, is happening on October 31 at Lincoln Park. Show up and register by noon. The contest starts at 1 p.m. Click here to learn more.
SOUL STROLLS! SOUL STROLLS! Get your tickets!! Click here. Not sure what to expect? Check out a reel I made about it.
Looking for a monster Halloween party? Then Nighmare in Navy Yard is the party you search… IF YOU DARE MWAHAHAHAHAHA! Info and tickets here.
Want to do something more healthful on Halloween? Why not run a 5K at the Arboretum? Click here to register.
The DC Print Fair is happening on November 7 at the Eastern Market North Hall. Get cool art for your walls, learn more about printing and just enjoy being around art. More info here.
The Literary Feast is happening on November 7. Tickets are sold out but you can get on the waitlist.
Learn swing with Gottaswing! and the Capitol Hillbillies at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church! It’s an absolute blast– look at this reel I made about it. Click here to learn more.
Celebrate fifty years of bonsai at the National Arboretum on November 7. Sign up here to learn more.
Belga Cafe is having a Taste of Italy dinner on November 12. Enjoy four courses and five wines for $179 per person. Sign up here.