Washingtonian’s Whiskey, Wine and Fine Spirits Festival

Thu · Nov 19·9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W. , Washington

They Might Be Giants perform four nights at the 9:30 Club, Washington, ages 16 and up.

Thu · Nov 19·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Floor 1, Ronald Reagan Bldg and International Trade Center, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Capital Book Fest, a pop‑up book sale, returns to Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month.

Thu · Nov 19·9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W. , Washington

They Might Be Giants perform two consecutive nights at the 9:30 Club, with a single pass covering both shows, ages 16 and up.

Thu · Nov 19·World War II Memorial (outside the Pacific Pavilion on the south side of the memorial) · Washington

Park Ranger leads discussion on the controversial cost of the 1943 Battle of Tarawa outside the Pacific Pavilion on the south side of the World War II Memorial.

Fri · Nov 20·National Zoo, Throughout the Zoo · Washington

Twinkling lights illuminate the National Zoo, featuring glowing animal lanterns, live music, hot cocoa and festive treats amid one million LED lights supporting conservation.

Fri · Nov 20·10 AM – 6 PM·Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

ZooLights at the National Zoo (Smithsonian's National Zoo) — One million LED lights, animal lanterns and live music line the zoo’s main paths; entry passes required, all ages.

Sat · Nov 21·3 PM – 7 PM·The Wharf · Washington

NWSL FanFest at The Wharf offers giveaways, entertainment, community activities, and special guests ahead of the championship.

Tue · Oct 27·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Galería, 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC

Handmade Dumplings Cooking Class (Galería, 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC) — Hands‑on dumpling preparation.

Wed · Oct 28·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·La Cosecha, 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC

Fresh Handmade Pasta Alla Vodka (La Cosecha) — Hands‑on class making pasta dough, rolling, cutting spaghetti, preparing creamy vodka sauce, then sharing the finished dish.