Photo by Dan Lawrence 62.
FRIDAY
WINE: Celebrate Beaujolais and get wine drunk tonight at the French Embassy during their Beaujolais and Beyond event. The party celebrates the annual wine harvest in France, and is also a good reminder that wine drunk is the best kind of drunk. Starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $60 for general admission and $95 for VIP. Get ’em here. The French Embassy is located at 4101 Reservoir Road NW.
COMEDY: The comedy nerds behind the “Don’t Block The Box Comedy Show” at Wonderland Ballroom are back with their pre-Thanksgiving show. This time, you’ll enjoy the comic stylings of Matt Koff (Comedy Central’s “Adam DeVine’s House Party”, writer on “The Daily Show”, has written for “The Onion News Network”, UCB Theater), Russ Green (Homegrown Hilarity), Mikey Larrick (State Theater), and Jesse Thomas (Richmond Funny Bone). And it’s all hosted by Reggie Melbrough (PBS). There will be laughter, presumably, or else it’ll be a really awkward night for everyone. $3, starts at 7:30 p.m. The Wonderland Ballroom is locat at 1101 Kenyon St. NW.
ART PARTY: ‘Tis the season…for art. Artfête is having its annual open house and holiday party, kicking off the holiday season 2D/3D exhibits, a holiday ceramics and jewelry sale, a live steamroller printing, live music from Orquesta Tropikiimba, food and drinks, artist demonstrations, and more. It’s all going down at the Art League’s Madison Annex, and it’s all free (other than, you know, the art you wanna buy).Starts at 6 p.m., The Art League’s Madison Annex is located at 305 Madison Street in Alexandria, Va. More info here.
SATURDAY
DONUT CRAWL: In the wise words of Homer Simpson: “Mmm, doughnuts.” Stuff your face on the D.C. Donut Crawl this Saturday, beginning at Brightwood’s Chocolate Crust (5830 Georgia Avenue NW), then continuing on to GBD, Astro Donuts and Fried Chicken, and District Doughnut. The crawl will be by bike, so at least a few calories will be burned. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required, donuts priced individually. — Lis Grant
MOVEMBERFEST: H Street NE once again be the site of DC Mo Bros’ Movemberfest. From 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., a wristband will get you a discount at the following establishments: Dangerously Delicious Pies, H Street Country Club, Shawafel, The Queen Vic, Vendetta, Cusbah, &Pizza, Taste of Jamaica, Metro Mutts, The Big Board, Le Grenier, The C.A.T. Walk Boutique, The Argonaut, Euro Style, Red Rocks Bistro, Sepia Hair and Salon, Sidamo Coffee and Tea, Christopher’s Grooming Lounge and The Elroy. Buy an all day pass for $12 here.
DR. WHO: The Queen Vic (1206 H Street NE) will screen the Dr. Who anniversary episode “The Day of the Doctor” at 2:30 p.m. “No need to bring a banana to this party Rose,” the pub writes to those in the know. — Sarah Hughes
MORE COMEDY: The Capital City Showcase combines some of the areas best comedians, musicians, and performing artists into one wild variety show. This showcase will feature rock band Charles the Hammer, comedian Stavros Halkias, comedian Jeff Hysen, musician Don Kim, comedian Becca Steinhoff, and comedian Brandon Wardell. Starts at 10 p.m. at The DC Arts Center, located at 2438 18th St NW. Get yer tickets here.
FLECK: Bela Fleck elevated the banjo to new heights through his work with the groundbreaking Flecktones, moving effortlessly between jazz, bluegrass and international sounds. Fleck is now exploring classical music and will be at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue on Saturday with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet. Stay tuned for a full preview. 7 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $35. Read a preview here. — Sriram Gopal
SANTA PAWS: The Washington Humane Society hosts its first Santa photo event of the season at Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Center (5104 MacArthur Boulevard NW) from noon to 3 p.m. A donation of $20 will get you a photo of your pet with a top-notch Santa, plus a magnet frame for it to go in. See more events here. — Sarah Hughes
AFROFUNK: The 12-piece Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band has been the D.C. area’s premiere afrobeat group for a number of years, having now won ten WAMMIES. The ensemble will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum. —Sriram Gopal
SUNDAY
BOOGIE: Combining the infectious rhythms of South Asian bhangra music with the horn driven power of a New Orleans brass band, Red Baraat is rightfully building a reputation as one of the best live bands on the concert circuit. The group will be at U Street Music Hall on Sunday with opener Smoota. 7 p.m. Tickets $20. — Sriram Gopal
PUNK RAWK: Earlier this week, we premiered a new music video for local hardcore quartet, Joy Buttons. That song comes from their debut E.P., which they’ll be releasing at a special E.P. release show tonight at the Black Cat’s backstage. Also on the bill: The Max Levine Ensemble, Title Tracks, Beasts of No Nation. Party. Starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and you can get them here.
JAZZ: Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica is a chamber jazz quartet that draws from East Asian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and Latin influences. The band will be at Twins Jazz on Sunday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum. — Sriram Gopal
