FRIDAY, NOV. 10
150 YEARS OF EASTERN MARKET: Capitol Hill gem Eastern Market was completed on Nov. 12, 1873, which means this weekend, it is celebrating 150 years of bringing arts, crafts and fresh produce to the District. The festivities kick off on Friday with Novemberfest, a party with live music and local beer, and continue into Saturday and Sunday with shopping, workshops and activities for the whole family. (Eastern Market; Friday-Sunday; FREE+)
HBCU FILM FESTIVAL: Looking to catch a movie this weekend? Check out the HBCU FirstLOOK Film Festival, which takes place at Howard University all weekend long. Putting the spotlight on Black filmmakers with connections to historically Black colleges and universities, the festival offers a series of panels and screenings, including a screening of Netflix’s Rustin. (Howard University; Friday-Sunday; $30)
NOVA CHRISTMAS MARKET: Get a head start on your holiday shopping this weekend at the Northern Virginia Christmas Market, which takes over the Dulles Expo Center from Friday to Sunday. Over 300 artists representing more than 30 states will be selling an eclectic mix of fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, and more. (Dulles Expo Center; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 p.m.-5 p.m.; $9)
BRYANT STREET MARKET: Although it opened a few months ago, one of D.C.’s newest food halls, Bryant Street Market, is throwing itself a grand opening party this weekend. At Friday’s opening event at the hall in the heart of Edgewood on Rhode Island Avenue NE, sample food and drinks from the market’s vendors — including Bold Dumpling, Taqueria Habanero and Tiger Sugar — and enjoy live entertainment. (Bryant Street Market; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Bull Run Festival of Lights (Bull Run Regional Park; through Jan. 7; $32.80), Winter Walk of Lights (Meadowlark Botanical Gardens; through Jan. 7; $19.97+), Capital Audiofest (Twinbrook Hilton; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $20+), Long Lunch: Asian Dumplings with Chef Mark Haskell (Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $55), Celebrating Diwali (National Landing Water Park; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE), modernlove. (The Atlantis; 6:30 p.m.; $20), A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ; Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.; $15), FILM|NEU Film Festival: First Snow of Summer (Austrian Cultural Forum; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE), Fall for Jazz (American University; 7:30 p.m.; $15), Tipping Point (Dance Loft on 14th, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; $12+), The Last Waltz (The Hamilton; 8 p.m.; $30+)
SATURDAY, NOV. 11
HONORING NATIVE VETERANS: This Veterans Day, the National Museum of the American Indian is honoring Indigenous people who have served in the military. Learn more about the museum’s veteran memorial from memorial designer Harvey Pratt, watch short documentary Why We Serve, and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony. (National Museum of the American Indian; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; FREE)
BLK AUTHOR EXPO: Get schooled in contemporary Black literature at the Blk Author Expo, which takes place at the Keller Williams Event Center in Largo. Featuring writers like Bukola Oladitan, Kevin Wayne Johnson and A. S. Drayton, the expo features author presentations, book signings, live readings and more. (Keller Williams Event Center; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)
WALKING TOUR: Take advantage of fabulous fall weather and join history tour company Lost History on a walking tour exploring Frederick Douglass’ legacy in Anacostia. Led by John Muller, author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia, the tour will combine the history of one of D.C.’s early suburbs with the history of the man and discussions of contemporary issues and how they play out today. (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site; 9:30-11:30; $18-20)
THE FAMILIES’ CIVIL WAR: How did the Civil War affect the daily lives of northern free Black families, whose loved ones were called to serve? That’s the subject of Holly A. Pinheiro Jr.’s latest book: The Families’ Civil War: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Racial Justice. This Veterans Day, the professor will present his work at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. (National Museum of African American History and Culture; 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; FREE)
ROCK THE CORE: Get a taste of your local apple orchards at Rock the Core, a cider and beer festival coming to Hook Hall. One ticket buys you unlimited pours of Bold Rock Cider & Hook Hall Lager, unlimited sampling of over 30 ciders and beers, fresh local food, and two and a half hours of live music and entertainment. (Hook Hall; 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; $24.99+)
WAIT WAIT STAND-UP TOUR: If your weekend plans already include tuning into Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, you should also schedule a visit to the Anthem on Saturday night. That’s where Brian Babylon, Helen Hong, Maeve Higgins, Mo Rocca and Negin Farsad of the popular radio game show will be stopping on their Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour. (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $35)
MORE: In mid-loping gait (Morton Fine Art; through Dec. 19; FREE), Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans (Mount Vernon; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE), The Canote Twins (AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center; 11 a.m.; FREE), National Veterans Day Observance (Arlington National Cemetery; 11 a.m.; FREE), Khalid Thompson’s Chromatic Rhythms Reception (Rhizome DC; 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE), District of Columbia and the Democratic Quality of Public Space (Dupont Underground; 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; FREE), Defining Courage (The Kennedy Center; 4 p.m.; $50+), Capital City Symphony: One Week (Atlas Performing Arts Center; Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $20), FILM|NEU Film Festival: SCHLAMASSEL (Goethe-Institut Washington; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE), Virginia Opera: The Barber of Seville (George Mason University; Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; $40+), Five Decades: Kronos Quartet (Sixth & I; 6:30 p.m.; $60), Insight (Capital One Hall; 6:30 p.m.; $48.50+), F*ck The Past: A Comedy Show about How the World Got So Dumb (City-State Brewing; 7:30 p.m.; $15.90), Second Saturday Improv (Galactic Panther Art Gallery; 8 p.m.-10 p.m.; $12.51), The Ultimate 2000s Dance Party (9:30 Club; 10 p.m.; $22)
SUNDAY, NOV. 12
PUPUSAS FOR THE PEOPLE: This Sunday is National Pupusa Day (that’s right, look it up), and local favorite El Tamarindo is celebrating with Pupusas for the People, an all-day pupusa party. Head to the eighth annual event for a pupusa workshop, Salvadoran rum tasting, Latinx dancing and music and an artisan market. Make the most of it with an all-you-can-eat food and drink pass. (El Tamarindo; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
NATIONAL VETERANS’ PARADE: This weekend, the first-ever National Veterans Parade will take place in the nation’s capital. Floats, specialty vehicles and marching bands will make their way down Constitution avenue at this Sunday’s inaugural event, which kicks off at the National Archives at noon. (National Archives; 12 p.m.; FREE)
VINTAGE MARKET: Breathe new life into your closet with a visit to the Vintage Market at Yours Truly. Bringing together almost 40 local sellers, including Mozart’s Thrift Shop and Revive & Reclaim, the market will bring attendees vintage clothes, home goods, art, jewelry and handcrafted goods, along with a live DJ, tarot readers, an aura photographer and a live painter. (Yours Truly; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)
MORE:Celebrating the Classical Music of India (National Gallery of Art; 1 p.m.; FREE), Jigs & Swigs (Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom; 12:30 p.m.; $27), PRJC Presents: The Seth Kibel Quintet featuring Flo Anito (Rosensteel Hall; 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; $25.85), Amar Akbar Anthony (National Museum of Asian Art; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), The Bach Motets (National Presbyterian Church; 4 p.m.; $25+), BrainFacts LIVE: Journey to the Inner Cosmos (Right Proper Brewing Company; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE)
