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OCTOBER
The Ember List · Washington, DC
Things to do in Washington, DC
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 30 best things to do in Washington, DC between October 2 and October 8. Updated daily.
Highlights for October 3 – October 8
Capitol View Library Creative Art Contest (Capitol View Neighborhood Library)
Teens submit spooky house artwork for a contest, with painting sessions and a community vote at the Monster Mash event. Saturday–Wednesday, October 3–7, all day. Ages 13–19; painting sessions on Tuesdays 4–5 pm; artwork displayed at Monster Mash on Oct 30.
Teen Studio: Picasso Portraits (Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC)
Teens create a cubist portrait using materials and techniques inspired by Picasso, guided by the Hirshhorn Art School. Saturday, October 3, 2:30–4:30pm. Ages 13–19.
GLOW Block Party (600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580)
An evening block party featuring illuminated installations and music on Pennsylvania Avenue. Saturday, October 3, 3:00–10:00pm. $106.20 – $153.60.
Teen Scene @ Tenley (Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library)
A rotating weekly program offering video games, origami, crafts, and special presenters for teen patrons. Tuesday, October 6, 3:45–5:30pm. Ages 11–19; call library for details.
Teen Trivia (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library)
Three rounds of trivia with rotating categories; teams of four or individuals compete for a prize. Tuesday, October 6, 4:00–5:00pm. Ages 13–19; email for questions.
International Spy Museum (Southwest Neighborhood Library)
A presentation covering 250 years of American espionage with true stories from the Revolutionary War to the 21st century. Wednesday, October 7, 5:00–6:00pm. Ages 13+.
Teen Lounge (Southwest Neighborhood Library)
A relaxed space where teens can play games, hang out, and socialize. Thursday, October 8, 4:00–6:00pm. Ages 13–19.
Our best picks: things to do in Washington, DC — October 2–8
In the Alma Thomas Teen Space, teens aged 13-19 years old can play video games! Games will vary each week.
Join us Friday, Oct. 2 from 6-8pm for our First Friday Open Studios and the closing reception for the latest exhibit at Willow Street Gallery, We Are the Ones. We Are the Ones is a juried group exhibition exploring the power of collective action and transformation. Bringing together 18 multidisciplinary artists from ac…
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Help cut the ribbon for Capitol View Library's new kids' braille book collection - the city's first circulating braille book collection East of the River! After a ribbon cutting ceremony, we will read a story, play accessible games, and make a community art project celebrating the power of braille! For questions or rea…
Drop in to Teen Studio and create a cubist portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso! — Teens: Ready to level up your art? Join us for Teen Studio, a free art-making program exclusively for teens ages 13–19. Push your artistic boundaries using materials and techniques inspired by artists whose work is now on view at the Hirsh…
Get ready as the GLOW Block Party is returning to Pennsylvania Avenue for the second edition! October 3, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
FREE Registration recommended. As the Hirshhorn anticipates celebrating its newly revitalized Sculpture Garden’s opening at the end of October, the 21st Century Consort will mark this significant moment with a musical exploration of gardens and the life that unfolds within them. An Unsecret Garden invites audiences int…
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
Step into the rhythm of salsa on a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s National…
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Fresh off Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship, pastry chef Rochelle Cooper impressed master chocolatier Amaury Guichon with her technical skill and creativity. She is passionate about crafting elegant desserts and sharing the techniques that make chocolate both approachable and extraordinary. Handmade Chocolate…
The Library and Loyalty Bookstores are honored to present the second biennial Liwanag Filipino Lit Fest DC in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC! We're thrilled to be in community with our friends Bel Canto Books and the incredible Liwanag Lit Fest in Long Beach, CA, making this a bicoastal celebration! Buildi…
FREE Registration recommended. As the Hirshhorn anticipates celebrating its newly revitalized Sculpture Garden’s opening at the end of October, the 21st Century Consort will mark this significant moment with a musical exploration of gardens and the life that unfolds within them. An Unsecret Garden invites audiences int…
The afternoon brings together three powerful experiences: Music in Common’s Black Legacy Project, featuring songs, stories, and multimedia performances that trace Black history; a spoken-word showcase hosted by Nina Ligon; and a bold, interactive social justice improv performance from the CFA Repertory Theatre’s “Say I…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…
Tweens and Teens! Let's talk about books! This month's book is Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks. Join us for a fun discussion about this month's pick. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven't read the book! Pick up a copy at the Teen desk at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library! Please email…
Please join Blues Alley Jazz in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Colombian Jazz Series. — Please join Blues Alley Jazz in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Colombian Jazz Series. In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia, we will have a performance by Colombian artist M. Alex Ramirez…
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
A weekly program for teen patrons with various activities on a rotating basis. Possible programs include video games, origami, craft activities, special presenters, and more! Please call the library at 202-727-1225 for more details. Program is open to patrons age 11-19.
TEEN TRIVIA!!! There will be three rounds of trivia. The categories will change weekly. Play in teams of 4 or as an individual. The winner gets a prize!!! Join us in the Alma Thomas Teen Space on Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm! Please email margaret.styers@dc.gov with any questions or thoughts about Teen Trivia! Hope to see you…
Joining April in conversation will be CNN Anchor & Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner. In this amazing follow up to her previous book, Black Women Will Save The World, Notes on a Blacklash is a gripping, soul-baring, and deeply personal examination of online misogynoir—specific and relentless online bullying att…
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
Join us at Lamond Riggs and enjoy various board games, card games and MORE! It’s a fantastic opportunity to socialize with other teens and have fun! Located in our meeting room on the first floor.
Dive into a spy thrilling presentation spanning 250 years of American espionage! Get ready for true stories packed with cloak-and-dagger adventures from the Revolutionary War all the way to the 21st century.
Hey teens! Join the library staff in the Alma Thomas Teen Space for casual conversation and snacks! Teen Talks is a space for teen and young adult library patrons to meet each other, get acquainted with the library staff, and to share their thoughts about school, their personal lives, and their surrounding communities.…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
Join the Library and students and faculty from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance for a special performance for Banned Books Week. Unbound: A Mother’s Love is the first dance work in a series inspired by banned books. Choreographed by Brandye Lee, a native Washingtonian and Assistant Professor of Ballet at the…
Join DC Public Library users and staff for coffee and conversation every Thursday 2PM-3PM. Drop in for a free cup of coffee and stay for some good conversation! Coffee & Conversation brings together users from all walks of life in informal conversation focused on relevant and engaging topics discussed over a cup of cof…
Please join the Southwest Library for our Teen Lounge to game, chill, and vibe with your friends. Your spot, your time, your lounge!
Explore Japanese Culture through Anime & Manga, Japanese food. MEET like minded teens. EAT Japanese and Asian food. WATCH ! We'll discuss recent watches and pick a series to "test" watching the first three episodes every month. DISCUSS Manga! Teen Anime Club is for 6th - 12 graders and we meet on the 2nd Thursday, mont…
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