What’s on in DC this week, picked by our front desk: embassy nights, museum lates, big shows and the best free stuff near U Street.
Mulled wine, Bohemian glass and Czech pastries inside the Czech Embassy. Free on Saturday, Nov. 7, but you need to RSVP for a time slot.
Mariachi, folk dancers from five Mexican states and a candlelit walk along the water. Free, Sunday Nov. 1 at The Wharf, straight down the Green Line from us.
The 39th High Heel Race is Tuesday: drag queens, wild costumes and a sprint down 17th Street. Free, and an easy walk from us.
Jazz on a terrace, drumming in the meadow, a sound bath on the lawn. Tregaron Unplugged is free Saturday afternoon; just register first.
Thursday night the Embassy of Tanzania opens its doors for a Tanzanian buffet, live music and a word from the ambassador. Here’s how to get in.
Government is still as disfunctional and shut down as ever, but at least there’s something else out there to do: ? Fall in DC