After last weekend's washout, everything is roaring back, everywhere, all at once.
Several events scrapped due to rain have been rescheduled: the Prince William Country Fair & Auctions for Saturday, Oct. 8, Adams Morgan Porchfest for Oct. 15, the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash for Oct. 16 and Art on the Avenue for Nov. 12.
This weekend, there’s plenty to do. Check out Disney On Ice, the Waterford Fair in Loudoun, the Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, DJ Jazzy Jeff at Franklin Park, or go shucking crazy at Oyster Wars in Southeast — plus much more below.
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Have a great weekend!
- Tommy and Sophia
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Let’s get festive! October and November are stacked with events for foodies, art and music aficionados, beer lovers and more.
Snallygaster, one of D.C.’s leading beer festivals, returns Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets cost $65 and get you unlimited samples of 350 beers, wines and ciders in downtown D.C.
From boozy to family-friendly to slightly spooky, here are more fests coming up this weekend:
Check out our full guide to 24+ fall festivals here.
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More Things Happening This Weekend
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Legends Roller Skate Weekend
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Workhouse Haunt Nightmare Harvest
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Through Nov. 5
Jump scares hit harder in Lorton’s notorious former prison. This haunted house is great because of the truly haunting setting, theatrical horror scenes (no touching), plus extras like live music, food trucks and the Haunt Bar featuring Bunnyman Brewing. See the details.
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Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
We can’t resist free dance lessons, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and $5 glasses of wine. Registration is required for National Landing’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Details.
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Down In The Reeds
Obviously, music festivals have music, but how many do you know that also have yoga, a community mural, scavenger hunt, family crafts, two stages — all for free?
Down In The Reeds is coming to the Parks at Walter Reed. The festival brings together tons of jazzy, folky, gritty and fun groups who hope to present "healing through music” for your listening and vibing pleasure. It’s a great bet because, after last weekend’s rainstorm, the weather is looking wonderful.
Our Music Snob suggests two must-see artists: Red Baraat – an eclectic party based in bhangra with elements of jazz, hip-hop, punk and more (expect a vibe akin to Gogol Bordello) – and Medicine Singers – Native American-inspired psych rock featuring Israeli guitarist Yonatan Gat, formerly of Monotonix.
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Belle Grove Historic Plantation near Winchester, Virginia, has found a new way to focus attention on the people who were enslaved there.
Their artist in residence Jerome Bias — a self-taught woodworker who is descended from people who were enslaved — uses only hand tools to create beautiful furniture.
Bias shares what inspired his interest in the video above.
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Music Snob: Shows and Concerts You Gotta Know About
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of Montreal, 7 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 Club, $25 Coming up in the 1990s as part of the Elephant 6 Recording Company musical collective, this Athens, Georgia, indie pop band is rooted in psychedelia but has evolved considerably over the years. They’re known for flamboyantly costumed and lavish live performances. Something to see as well as hear. Details.
The Garden and Flipper, 7 p.m. Thursday, Howard Theatre, $25-$50 SoCal’s Shears twins – Wyatt and Fletcher – play aggressive experimental rock rooted in punk but borrowing from a diverse array of genres and influences – always growing, hence, “The Garden.” Their fifth studio album came out last month. Highly influential punks Flipper open, now with just-as-influential bassist Mike Watt – Minutemen, fIREHOSE – currently in the fold. Details.
Brother Ali, 8 p.m. Thursday, Pearl Street, $30 One of the most talented rappers of the Rhymesayers collective, Brother Ali is firstly an activist, using his incredible gift for wordcraft to call attention to social justice and marginalized communities – causes in which he’s fully immersed. Details.
John Moreland, 8 p.m. Friday, Tally Ho Theater, $29.50-$75 Folk and country revival kept simple. Following punk and rock beginnings, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter has often been a solo acoustic performer over the past decade. His latest LP, “Birds in the Ceiling,” ventures into pop territory with electronic flourishes. Details.
The Mostly Dead, 9 p.m. Friday, Slash Run, $10 This local hardcore trio has helped carry the torch of D.C. punk for well over a decade now, with their love to simply make and play music. And they’ve honed their craft over the years – call-to-action vocals, jump-to-your-feet beats and a hardcore guitar groove. They’re joined by like-minded bands Knife the Sympathy (Cincinnati), Nonagon (Chicago) and Me Monster (Baltimore). Details.
Cate le Bon and A. Savage, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Black Cat, $22 (advance)/$25 (day of) This Welsh musician evokes fringe artists of the past while moving songwriting, arranging and producing decidedly into the future with her unique style. A. Savage of acclaimed stoner-punks Parquet Courts opens. Details.
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Saletta Coleman, GetyourSk8On Entertainment
Did you know there was once a roller skating rink where the Kennedy Center is? D.C. has a rich history of skate culture. Each year, Legends Weekend brings hundreds of expert skaters from across the country and our region to celebrate those who didn't always have access to roll.
Before a gala with R&B legends Tony! Toni! Toné! on Saturday night, there's a pop-up skate party in The Anthem at The Wharf.
Saletta Coleman is a wheel cool (get it?) woman whose mission is celebrating skating. Saletta rolled by to answer four questions about Legends Weekend.
What’s the history of roller skating in D.C.? The Kalorama Roller Rink was the last indoor rink in D.C. nearly 30 years ago! Local skaters have been dreaming of rink space ever since. How did Legends Weekend get started? My work on the 2018 “United Skates” documentary exposed me to the stories of older skaters who were denied access to roller rinks during the segregation era. Like lunch counters, buses and movie theaters, African Americans weren’t allowed to skate on rinks in most cities. When integration came, white owners imposed dress codes hoping that Blacks couldn’t afford the attire. That history fueled my desire to do something special for our elder skaters and to share a more authentic story of roller skating. It didn’t just start with Afros and bell bottoms! What can people expect at Let’s Skate DC at the Anthem? A PARTY! DANCE! Shop vendors of fun skate nostalgia! You’ll get a visually stunning display of dance, art and music culture. How can people who don’t skate enjoy the Legends Weekend?
Come out to the Pier Pressure Fashion Event on skates Friday night on The District Pier. Tickets start at $20. Or, come and take a seat to watch R&B icons Tony! Toni! Toné! perform all their hits while roller skaters from all over the country are on the main venue floor.
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About Tommy and Sophia
Tommy McFLY (@TommyMcFLY) brings you the best things to do around Washington as a News4 correspondent. A millennial Gemini husband and dog dad originally from Scranton, Tommy celebrates the things that bring our town together.
Sophia Barnes (@barnessophiag) started writing for NBC Washington and The Scene in 2016, covering everything from museum openings to protests to quirky animal stories. She’s an American University alum who loves good food and live music — say hi if you see her around the DMV.
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