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12 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Top Picks This Week

★ Capitol Hill Porchfest

A free neighborhood music festival spread across porches on Capitol Hill.

★ Autumn Afternoon Cruise on the Potomac with the Fall Foliage

An afternoon cruise on the Potomac to see the fall foliage.

Arts & Culture
Simone Dinnerstein, piano: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital
A piano recital by Simone Dinnerstein presented as the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 7:30 p.m. · Sixth & I
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Family-Friendly
Tregaron Unplugged: Music, Movement & Discovery
A music, movement and discovery program taking place throughout Tregaron.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00-3:00 p.m. · Tregaron Conservancy
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Music & Nightlife
Dueling Pianos Party
A dueling pianos party listed by Things To Do DC.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:30 PM
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DC's Best Showcase
A special comedy showcase, DC's Best Showcase, at Hotbed in Adams Morgan.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan
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Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026
Jessie Ware performs on her Superbloom Tour 2026.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · The Anthem (Southwest Waterfront)
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Nü Androids Presents: Arlo
Nü Androids presents Arlo at Culture DC.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE
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Outdoors & Active
Chill Yoga x Live Harp
A chill yoga session accompanied by a live harp.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7-9pm · Femme Fatale, Cleveland Park
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Georgetown Canal Day
Georgetown Canal Day, presented by Georgetown Heritage.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Georgetown
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Autumn Afternoon Cruise on the Potomac with the Fall Foliage
An afternoon cruise on the Potomac to see the fall foliage.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 11:30 AM · Potomac River
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Free Events
Underground Comedy at Hotbed (Free Show)
A free stand-up comedy show at Hotbed in Adams Morgan.
Friday, October 9, 2026 · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan
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Annual Chile Celebration
A free annual chile celebration.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 1-4pm
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Festivals & Special Events
Capitol Hill Porchfest
A free neighborhood music festival spread across porches on Capitol Hill.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 2-6pm · Capitol Hill, Hill East & Barracks Row
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