MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
ASL TRIVIA: Head to Red Bear Brewing for an ASL/deaf-friendly trivia night in the spirit of Halloween. Come in full costume to win bonus points, and enjoy “spooktacular” food and brews. (7 p.m., FREE)
COLOR AND SIP: Unwind with friends for an evening of coloring at Three Whistles in Arlington. Enjoy your favorite sips, like espresso, tea, wine, beer, and even gelato, while local therapist Heidi Elliot shares her insights on the benefits of coloring. (7 p.m., FREE)
NEW EXHIBIT: Check out the latest exhibit at the Museum of the Palestinian People in Dupont Circle featuring work by 13 artists and activist organizations. “Freedom is One: Palestinian-Black Kinship Then, Now, and Tomorrow” examines ideas of solidarity. ($5)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
PRIZE TALK: The National Building Museum hosts a talk with architecture professor Mabel O. Wilson to mark the occasion of the annual Vincent Scully Prize. In her talk, which will also feature a live broadcast online, Wilson will talk about how historically marginalized groups were left out of the landscape of memorial structures across the U.S. and beyond. (6:30 p.m., $15)
FALL CONCERT: Enjoy an evening of music at the Lincoln Theater at the 2021 fall concert for Neighborhood Defender Service’s PACE program. The JusticeAid program features music and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and singer-songwriter Amy Helm. (7:30 p.m., $35)
MORE: Spaghetti on the Beach Comedy Open Mic (Hamilton’s Bar and Grill, 7:30 p.m., FREE), Boney James at the Birchmere (7:30 p.m., $79.50)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
COMEDY DOWN: Comedy Down at Dupont Underground is back and bigger than ever. This monthly comedy showcase will introduce some of the best up and coming comedians from the area while benefiting The Dupont Underground. (7:30 p.m., $10)
WEDNESDAY TASTING: Head to Pinstripes in Georgetown every third Wednesday of the month for a tasting of several spirits from McClintock Distilling. Attendees will also be able to order off the Italian dinner menu as well. (6 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Bad Medicine Sketch Comedy Show (The DC Improv Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m., $15)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
HISTORY TALK: Join the White House Historical Association for a history happy hour about former President William Henry Harrison and his medical mystery. At this virtual event, learn about the shortest-serving president and the first to die in office. (5:30 p.m., FREE)
NEW EXHIBIT: Preview the latest exhibit opening up at the Renwick Gallery, featuring glass work from artists around the world that pushes technical and cultural boundaries, per organizers. The exhibit, representing 50 makers in more than 23 countries, was organized by the Corning Museum of Glass. (6:30 p.m., FREE)
FILM FEST: Tune into the five-day D.C. Palestinian Film and Arts Festival, kicking off with a virtual screening of the film 200 Meters. The festival will also feature a range of Palestinian art, like book talks, short films, and a virtual play in collaboration with Mosaic Theater. (7 p.m., all-access pass $50)
MORE: Double Eeek Comedy at Red Bear Brewing (7 p.m., $10), Finding Your Pocket: The Comprehensive Plan workshop series (Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, virtual, 1 p.m., FREE)
