This week’s agenda includes horror films, horror stories, plus a theater premiere, womenswear launch, and more.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Photo by Christopher Chen.
HORROR FILM: A Suspiria remake starring Chloe Moretz, Dakota Johnson, and Tilda Swinton is in the works, but this week you can watch the original 1977 film at Suns Cinema. Follow Ballet student Suzy Bannion as she uncovers the truth about Tanz Dance Academy. 8 p.m. $5 *showing on 10/14 also available
OUTDOOR ETHICS: Join Leave No Trace traveling trainers Stephanie Whatton and Andy Mossey for the latest edition of Mappy Hour. Steph and Andy travel along the Eastern United States in their Subaru, sleeping outside over 250 nights a year to train communities in outdoor ethics. Now they are visiting the Northface in Georgetown to teach you how to responsibly enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy free food and beer during your training. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE
THEATRE: Kiss, by Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderon, makes its U.S. premiere at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. This politically charged drama about cultural boundaries will run through November 6, but tonight is your last opportunity to see the play for a pay-what-you-can price. Ticket sales begin at 6 p.m. (but the line forms as early as 4 p.m.) Show begins at 8 p.m.
SINFUL STORIES: Pride, greed, envy, wrath, sloth, lust, and gluttony. Hear seven minute stories about the seven deadly sins during this month’s edition of Story District. (Town Danceboutique) 8 p.m. $15
ORCHESTRA IN THE STREETS: Bohemian Caverns didn’t make it, but pedestrians who head over to Blagden Alley will have a unique opportunity to hear the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra this evening. Although they will be spread throughout the area, the scattered members of the orchestra will be playing the same music (inspired by Duke Ellington). The idea is that people can experience the sounds of each instrument without losing sight sound of the whole. It is the final event of the What’s Going On: Voices of Shaw festival. 6 p.m. FREE
More: Free Turbo Kick/Cardio Kickboxing, meet the Cullberg Ballet, talking Modern Love, intro to hydroponics, Kristi Yamaguchi on her new children’s book
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Artist John Stango. Photo via Facebook.
POP ART: Pop artist John Stango unveils his newest collection featuring all things presidential, political, and Americana. Alfred E. Neuman for President will feature live art, DC Drag Queens dressed as political characters, and $10 cocktails. (W Washington, DC) 6:30-9:30 p.m. FREE
EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE: Laugh Owens Laugh (the people behind Drunk Vs. Faded: A Spelling Bee) now bring you Baggage, the dating show where all eligible bachelor(ette)s have at least one thing in common: they have baggage. Prepare yourself for the unloading of everyone’s darkest secrets. (Rendezvous Lounge) 8-10 p.m. FREE
PATTI SMITH: Singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist Patti Smith joins 9:30 Club co-owner Seth Hurwitz to discuss her second memoir M TRAIN. Your ticket includes a paperback copy of the book. (The Lincoln Theatre) 7 p.m. $28
More: Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s open mic night, DC Bike Party (Angels and Demons edition), tales of mortification, bike maintenance essentials
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
WOMENSWEAR LAUNCH: Ministry, the men’s fashion brand formerly known as Ministry of Supply, opened up its first location in Shaw’s The Shay in June. This week, they launch their first ever women’s collection. Check out silk shirts and classic leg pants as you enjoy beer, wine, signature cocktails, and snacks. 7-10 p.m. FREE.
DECORATIVE POSTAGE: Do you have any picture frames, jewelry boxes, or maybe, pencil holders, laying around? Bring these, or any other item you want to stick stamps all over, to the National Postal Museum. The latest Wine & Design will supply you with all the tools you need to upcycle with postage stamps. 5-7 p.m. $11.50
CHOPPED VIEWING PARTY: Watch Declaration’s Corporate Executive Chef, Demetrio Zavala, compete for the chance at $10,000 on Food Network’s Chopped. For the viewing party, Declaration will offer complimentary pizza during the show and happy hours specials all night long. 8:30-10 p.m.
THE ORIGINAL DESKTOP: When you hear the word “desktop,” what’s the first thing you think of? Probably not hard surfaces covered in wood and leather. At Tudor Nights: The Desk Set, you’ll get a close-up look at “desktop objects both functional and handsome,” and learn what they tell us about the pre-digital age. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: The latest collaboration between cirque artists and the National Symphony Orchestra gets a spooky twist during this high-flying Halloween Extravaganza. *performances available nightly until 10/16. 7 p.m. $24-109
More: Pearls of Purpose, Bike and brew, One Love Massive celebrates 15 years, cocktails inspired by Stranger Things, Portrait Gallery After 5, Evenings at the Edge
