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Washington, DC features a robust lineup of events each fall and winter. See a snapshot below and visit washington.org for more events and info. DC Bike Ride Sept. 10 Join in on a 20-mile, car-free cruise with epic views and surprises along the way during this year’s annual cycling event. Walkingtown DC Sept. 17–25 | Citywide Explore DC’s neighborhoods through dozens of free tours thanks to Cultural Tourism DC. Called to Create: Black Artists of the American South Sept. 18–March 26, 2023 National Gallery of Art Enjoy more than 40 paintings, assemblages, sculptures and drawings from Black artists. Theatre Week Sept. 22–Oct. 9 Catch dozens of shows at low prices from over 35 DC-area venues in celebration of the new season of theatre. All Things Go Music Festival Oct. 1 | Merriweather Post Pavilion Take in performances by some of the most buzzworthy acts in popular music, including Lorde, Mitski, Bleachers and Lucy Dacus. TINA Oct. 4-23 The National Theatre Celebrate the resilience and triumph of the queen of rock ‘n roll, Tina Turner, in an inspiring musical revue. Washington International Horse Show Oct. 24-30 | Show Place Arena The show returns with top jumping, hunter and equitation competitions. Elektra Oct. 29–Nov. 12 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Richard Strauss’ epic opera inspired by a Greek tale follows Elektra as she plots revenge. Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces Nov. 10, 2022–Nov. 30, 2023 National Museum of the American Indian Honor generations of Native Americans by exploring how and why Indigenous people serve in the Armed Forces. Downtown Holiday Market Nov. 18–Dec. 23 | F Street NW Located outside of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the market features local vendors, made-to-order doughnuts and holiday music. Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker Nov. 23-27 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts One of the country’s finest presentations of the winter tale comes to DC’s prestigious venue. One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection Through Nov. 27 Hirshhorn Museum Step inside two “Infinity Mirror Rooms” to see the world through the eyes of the most famous living woman artist. Enchant Nov. 26–Jan. 1 | Nationals Park Nationals Park transforms into a winter wonderland with a breathtaking light maze, a holiday market and ice skating. Georgetown GLOW Late Nov.–Mid-Jan. 2023 Georgetown Outdoor light art colors DC’s most historic neighborhood, allowing for photogenic seasonal strolling. National Christmas Tree Lighting Late November/Early December White House Ellipse The 100th annual National Tree Lighting is a national tradition with an array of programming and celebrations. Entertainment Nation Debuts Dec. 9 | National Museum of American History The new permanent exhibition uses 200+ notable objects to tell the nation’s story of theater, TV and film, music and sports, from Dorothy’s ruby slippers to Star Wars’ R2D2. National Menorah Lighting: Chanukah on the Ellipse Dec. 18 | White House Ellipse The world’s premier celebration of Chanukah hosts its annual lighting ceremony. Winter Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Mid-January | Citywide Restaurants all over the DC region offer discounted prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Washington, DC Auto Show Jan. 20-29, 2023 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center The region’s largest indoor event and one of the top auto shows in the U.S. features hundreds of new vehicles from the world’s top manufacturers. We Are Made of Stories: Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection Through March 26, 2023 | Smithsonian American Art Museum Marvel at the powerful work of self-taught 20th-century artists who faced race and gender-based obstacles. This Present Moment: Crafting A Better World Through April 2, 2023 Renwick Gallery Honor 50 years of the Renwick with an expansive exhibit featuring more than 150 pieces never before displayed at the Gallery. Family Ties: Daguerreotype Portraits Through June 11, 2023 National Portrait Gallery The first commercially viable form of photography is examined through the lens of fascinating family portraits. GET THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PICTURE OF WHAT’S GOING ON AT WASHINGTON.ORG/EVENTS
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