MONDAY, OCT. 30
CHEFS FOR EQUALITY: One of the biggest food events in the city, Chefs For Equality, is back for its 10th year. This year’s theme, “Plate of Emergency,” is meant to call attention to the intensified attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. The event will feature over 150 local chefs, bakers, and mixologists, and all proceeds will benefit the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s nationwide educational work for LGBTQ+ equality. (National Building Museum; 6 p.m., $325+)
HALLOWEEN COMEDY SHOW: Halloween doesn’t have to be all about being scared. Stage Fright is putting on a comedy show to celebrate the night of fright. Come in costume for candy, and an all-night happy hour. (Sudhouse DC; 9:45 p.m.; FREE)
NIGHT OF THE FLICK FINALE: Comet Ping Pong’s Monday night spooky series comes to an end this week with the aptly named “Night of the Comet.” After the screening, there will be a Halloween cover show (Comet Ping Pong; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Profs and Pints: Horror as Queer (Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Ricky Hill (Songbyrd; 7 p.m.; $16.74), Eric Scott featuring Deanna Bogart and friends (Blues Alley; 7 p.m.; $32)
TUESDAY, OCT. 31
SOUTHWEST SPOOKTACULAR: Want something to do before trick or treating starts? Lansburgh Park is throwing a Halloween party with music, food, and all sorts of festivities. (Lansburgh Park; 4:30 p.m.; FREE)
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: No Halloween would be complete without a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Lincoln Theatre shows the original movie with a live shadow cast, but of course audience participation is encouraged. This year’s event will also feature memorabilia display, costume contest, and appearances by actors from the original movie. (Lincoln Theatre; 8 p.m.; $55+)
TASTE OF R&B: Head to Busboys and Poets in Anacostia for Taste of RnB, an evening of food and live music by Lexi T. The R&B artist will release her new EP, Feelings, and sing other hits and covers of songs by artists like Ari Lennox and Teyanna Taylor. (Busboys and Poets Anacostia; 7 p.m.; $28.50+)
MORE: LGBTQ+ Halloween Party (Freddie’s; 4 p.m.; FREE), Wegz (Howard Theatre; 8 p.m.; $70), Pink Martini featuring China Forbes (Warner Theatre, 8 p.m.; $49+), Boys Like Girls (The Fillmore; 7 p.m.; $49.50)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1
DENDROFEMONOLOGY: Starting Wednesday, the National Mall will have a temporary exhibition. A seemingly inconspicuous tree ring, Tiffany Shlain’s “Dendrofemonology” chronicles feminist history. The installation will be on display until Saturday. (National Mall; through Saturday; FREE)
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION: Kick off the day of the dead celebrations with MoCA Arlington. The party will feature music, dance performances, and various food trucks. There will also be an altar created by artist David Amoroso where attendees can place photos of loved ones who have died. (Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington; 5 p.m.; FREE)
FROM HER LENS: The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and National Museum of the American Latino are co-sponsoring a discussion on women’s perspectives of race. Moderated by WUSA9 weeknight anchor Lesli Foster, panelists include: playwright and choreographer Larissa Fasthorse, chef Carla Hall, Asian Pacific American Institute of Congressional Studies CEO and President Madalene Mielke, and broadcast journalist Maria Elena Salinas. (Freer Gallery of Art; 6 p.m.; FREE)
ARTECH-TALK: As a supplement to their Beyond the Light exhibition, Artechouse is hosting a series of talks and conversations with NASA scientists. This week’s conversation is with Dr. Stefanie Milam, the deputy project scientist for planetary science on the James Webb Space Telescope team. (Artechouse DC; 3 p.m.; FREE)
MORE:Santiago Cruz (Sixth & I; 8 p.m; $45), The Day the Earth Stood Still (Dupont Underground; 6 p.m.; $22.70), Olivia Dean (Songbyrd; 7 p.m.; $25.24), Joji Capital One Arena; 7:30 p.m.; $25.50+)
THURSDAY, NOV. 2
PASAJES: This week, the National Symphony Orchestra’s concert opens with a new co-commission from Kennedy Center Honoree and Pulitzer Prize winner Tania León. The Cuban-American composer, conductor and educator’s piece recalls scenes from her life growing up in Cuba. (Kennedy Center Concert Hall; 7 p.m.; $30)
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL: The National Portrait Gallery’s annual Día De Los Muertos Festival returns Thursday. The event will include live music, dance performances, art projects, as well as a live video artwork. (Kogod Courtyard; 5 p.m.; FREE)
MARVEL VS DC TRIVIA: Put your comic book knowledge to the test in this special themed trivia. Seating is a first-come, first-served basis and players compete for a $50 Atlas gift card. (Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom; 7 p.m.; FREE)
NOMAD MEETS THE CITY: Head to the community center in Takoma Park for a screening of the documentary Nomad Meets the City, which is about a family in Mongolia struggling to maintain its nomadic lifestyle while dealing with the pressures of modern life and one partner who works all week in the city. (Takoma Park Community Center; 7:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: David Brooks (Virtual or in-person at Sixth & I Synagogue; 7 p.m.; $12 or $25), Nomad Meets the City screening (Takoma Park Community Center; 7 p.m.; FREE), Strong Wind (DC Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; $38.25), Honey Trap (Atlas Performing Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; $5+), Centuries exhibit opening (K Street Gallery; 5:30 p.m.; FREE)
Correction: This post has been updated to reflect the correct time for the Artech-Talk event.
