Our end-of-the-week picks for Nov. 7-9, 2025
We've gathered up some fun things to do in DC this weekend. You can also read what else is going on during the week and throughout the month. A reminder that DC is Open during the government shutdown.
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Friday
Curiosity + Cocktails: A Playful FUNraiser
Go behind the scenes and enjoy an adults-only evening of playful experiences, decadent desserts, complimentary craft cocktails and a live DJ who will spin '90s and 2000s hits, all in support of the National Children’s Museum’s mission to spark wonder in young learners.
8-10 p.m. | Tickets
National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
The Superfair
The Superfair
Across the entire weekend, Gallery Place transforms into a wonderland of independently produced art. The Superfair shows off more than 2,000 works from dozens of artists. Attendees will be able to meet the creators and discuss their pieces; thanks to curator-led tours, you can also learn how to become an art collector and envision a beautifully decorated home. The creator-led fair is a rare opportunity to engage so directly with works of art and the people who made them.
Passes
737 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Lizzie the Musical
Keegan Theatre unleashes a punk-rock musical that uncovers the fascinating legend of Lizzie Borden. An all-female rock score supports a reinterpretation of an infamous 1892 axe murder in a show that blends gothic horror, riot grrrl vibes and plenty of thrills. Unapologetic and bold, expect Lizzie to rattle the walls this fall.
Tickets
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Signature Theatre Company
Fiddler on the Roof
The welcoming environs of Signature Theatre are the perfect setting for a beautiful staging of this iconic musical. Fiddler on the Roof concerns Jewish milkman Tevye and his community in Czarist Russia as they deal with rising anti-Semitism and a world quickly changing around them. Legendary songs include “Sunrise, Sunset” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker”.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Saturday
National Children's Museum
National STEM Day at the National Children’s Museum
Take the whole family to one of the coolest museums in DC for free. This unique opportunity to visit the National Children’s Museum without paying admission comes in celebration of National STEM Day. Science, tech, engineering and math are all featured across the museum’s interactive exhibits and special programming. Kids can explore wind-powered vehicles and flyer contraptions as well as a shake table pop-up.
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | More Info
National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Washington Nationals
DC Beer Fest
The biannual tradition continues. Nationals Park will be packed with more than 80 craft breweries in attendance as well as local food trucks, live music and much more. Two sessions are available to give all the beer aficionados out there a couple of options. VIP tickets can also be purchased.
12-8 p.m. | Tickets
Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Experience Art Ave
Don’t miss this free outdoor art gallery from Golden Triangle BID, featuring 13 stunning, large-scale sculptures and window artworks by acclaimed artists, just steps from the White House. Discover interactive elements during the day or visit in the evening to see the artworks colorfully illuminated.
Free to Access | More Info
800 Connecticut Avenue – 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, including Farragut Square
Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies
The photography-based work of Tawny Chatmon receives a glorious tribute at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The exhibition will debut pieces from Chatmon’s latest series, which also incorporate audio narrative, embroidery, film and assemblage. Selections from Chatmon’s acclaimed previous work will also be on display.
Hours & Admission
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Escape Game: The Heist
At its Penn Quarter location, The Escape Game offers an experience that tasks you with pulling off the perfect art heist. Your goal is to steal back a priceless Monet painting from a museum curator, who has taken it for his own. Infiltrate the post-impressionist gallery, bypass security, outsmart the curator’s traps and escape undetected before you're caught red-handed.
Book Now
The Escape Game, 950 F Street NW, Suite 106, Washington, DC 20004
Arena Stage
Damn Yankees
The minds behind this new adaptation of an American classic include Lortel Award winner Will Power, Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright and Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Sergio Trujillo. From its pure love of baseball to its femme fatale and fateful pact with the Devil, Damn Yankees promises to be a crowd-pleaser at Arena Stage.
Tickets
Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Felipe Esparza
Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster Felipe Esparza visits DC’s Lincoln Theatre as part of his At My Leisure world tour. Since winning Last Comic Standing in 2010, Esparza’s stage show has only grown in popularity. He’s also appeared on series such as The Eric Andre Show and Superstore and hosts the What’s up Fool? podcast.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Sunday
Be More Like Pippi Family Day
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library and the Embassy of Sweden have partnered for a special (and free) family day in honor of the legendary character. All-day birthday cake, exhibitions, arts and crafts and fun activities are on the agenda, as is a children's story with author Laurie Halse Anderson and a musical performance with Swedish flutist Elsa Nilsson.
1-5 p.m. | Free Admission | Register
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection
The Phillips Collection presents both well-known and understudied artists in a dynamic new exhibit meant to examine the complexity of American art as the country turns 250 years old. Visitors can experience how artists have depicted landscapes, cultures, stories and people from the early 20th century to the present.
Hours & Admission
The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750
More than 40 Dutch and Flemish women artists are showcased in a new exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Pieces include paintings, lace, prints, paper cuttings, embroidery and sculpture, all of which deepens understanding of the Dutch and Flemish visual culture of the period. Artists displayed include Gesina ter Borch, Maria Faydherbe, Anna Maria de Koker, Judith Leyster and Magdalena van de Passe.
Hours & Admission
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Ambe J. Photography
Fremont Ave.
A daring production at Arena Stage pits three generations of Black men against each other in a game of Spades. At the center is the family’s matriarch, who’s equal parts beloved and feared. Raw and emotional, what begins as a night at the card table turns into a powerful reckoning with masculinity, identity and family secrets.
Tickets
Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Wild Duck
Henrik Ibsen’s timeless drama comes to Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Klein Theatre for a special fall engagement guided by Artistic Director Simon Godwin. A wealthy businessman’s son aims to destroy his friend’s life while a young girl tries to protect an innocent creature from the ugly truth of the world.
Tickets
Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Places to Stay
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