MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
PAY TRIBUTE: Commemorate Día de los Muertos at the National Portrait Gallery with three outdoor interactive installations by artists Mas Paz, Guache, and Omar García. Visitors are invited to pay tribute to loved ones by placing photographs and artwork on two altars on the museum’s steps from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a live, digital painting is being projected onto the museum’s façade to celebrate the Latino community and honor those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (2 p.m.-8:30 p.m., FREE)
PLAY BALL: Get the kiddos exercising their brains and bodies with this interactive, virtual event from the D.C. Public Library and the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. Children ages 3 to 5 can read books to library staff and get moving doin baseball activities led by the baseball academy’s staff. (5 p.m., FREE)
MORE: The Politics of Civil War Medicine (National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Pry House Field Hospital Museum, 3 p.m., FREE), Celebrating 20 Years of the International Space Station (Air and Space Museum, 8 p.m., FREE)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
PRAYER VIGIL: For the first time since March, the National Cathedral is opening its doors for a 14-hour prayer vigil on Election Day. All are welcome to stop by for prayer and reflection; face masks are required and political paraphernalia is not allowed. (7 a.m., FREE)
VOTE, VOTE, & WATCH: There isn’t any event more important on Tuesday besides casting your ballot, if you haven’t already taken advantage of the early voting options. It’s also a District tradition to watch the votes roll in at a local watering hole. While the pandemic should limit crowds, there remain socially distant options available to while the night away. Church Hall is hosting a watch party, as are Wunder Garten and Shaw Tavern.
DRAW IT OUT: If you’re in need of a break from election coverage, artist Mo Willems and the National Symphony Orchestra will be doodling the night away. Grab some paper and markers and log on for Democracy Doodle, where Mo will demonstrate drawing while you sway to music from the NSO. (7 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers (Sixth & I, 8:30 a.m., FREE), Art Exhibition: Jane Kell Abstract Landscapes (Amy Kaslow Gallery, 12 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
WALK IT OFF: While the days after the election are uncertain, it should be a chance to reflect. Consider joining this virtual offering from Washington Walks: Taking Stock: Public Sites for Reflection and Renewal. Offered free of charge, log on to discover four sites in the District that have evolved to become places of introspection. (12:30 p.m., FREE)
DNA 101: True crime and CSI fans alike will want to check out this webinar on Scientific Justice: Solving Crimes in “The People’s Lab.” Hear about the many scientists who work for the D.C. Department of Forensic Science, the largest publicly funded forensics lab in the United States. BYOMG (magnifying glass) as scientists explain how they examine crime scenes and process evidence. (2 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Skills: Digital Camera Basics (Glen Echo Park, 9:30 a.m., $250), SPARK: Growing Your Social Media (D.C. Freelancers Union, 6 p.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
WINE O’CLOCK: Hone your palette with this virtual wine tasting from WineStyles-Montclair. Become a so-called “Rhone Ranger” who is able to discern subtleties with a single sip. Participants can pick up a tasting sample kit, featuring 1 ounce pours of each featured wine. (7 p.m., $25)
WALK IT OFF: Take a guided tour of Rock Creek Park with your cell phone as the guide. While walking, keep your eyes peeled for “Dial and Discover” signs. When you see one, call 202-730-9307, enter the stop number, and hear two minute narrations from park rangers. Malcolm X Park is also available. (Ongoing, FREE)
MORE: Cooking With The Kagins (Edlavitch Jewish Community Center, 10:30 a.m., FREE), Converse with a Conservator | William H. Johnson’s Fighters for Freedom (Smithsonian American Art Museum And Renwick Gallery, 5:30 p.m., FREE)
