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, on Saturday and Sunday, is the region’s most esteemed outdoor festival and art display, featuring more than 200 artisans, vendors and crafters with shopping and entertainment.
, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, is a weekend of artistic appreciation with hundreds of arts and artisans on display with vendors, crafters, demos, music and entertainment, classes and kids activities.
, at Linganore Winery in Mt. Airy, Maryland, features nonstop music with island cuisine, vendors and artisans.
, at Mount Vernon, will feature live music along with spectacular views of the Potomac as you sample wine from Virginia鈥檚 finest wineries.
, at Union Market, will feature rising stars in the electro-infused indie pop worlds at various showtimes, with food vendors and more.
celebrates the fall season this weekend with vendors, artisans, demos, seasonal activities, food, music, entertainment and more.
, at George Mason University, features three days of poets, historians, novelists, kid鈥檚 authors, writers, readings, discussions, performances and more.
is a blowout motorcycle event with three days of music, vendors, artisans, crafts, food and more.
films live at MGM National Harbor this weekend; find tickets to participate in everyone鈥檚 favorite game show.
, at City Dock, celebrates 50 years of bringing sailors from around the world unique opportunities to board and compare with music, entertainment, shopping, vendors, tastings exhibits and more all weekend.
, in Crownsville, is a trip back in time to the world of King Henry VIII with a unique village, music and entertainers, food and games and fun for the family.
has paired four days of film screenings and professionals in investigative journalism, filmmakers and storytellers with symposium, Q&A and more.
at the Weinberg Center this weekend is the viewing party after a team competition based on the criteria of 72 hours to make a film there will be block premiers all weekend.
is great family fun with rides, food, music, games, Fields of Fear and much more.
, in Frederick, Maryland, is great fall, farm, family fun with rides, activities, corn maze, entertainment, food and fireworks.
, in Germantown, will have pick-your-own pumpkins, rides, farm fun activities, food and more.
, in Chantilly, is family farm fun with rides, activities, entertainment and more.
, at Leesburg Animal Park is great family fun with animals, activities, entertainment and more.
is an introduction to experimental sounds in a two-month celebration with various bands performing at various venues.
The newest ARTECHOUSE exhibit, , examines human motion from various standpoints by renowned Japanese artist Daito Manabe, engaging visitors in dances, lights and shades through creative technology.
The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden presents “,” the first time the 4.3-acre outdoor plaza is being devoted almost entirely to the work of one artist.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts听辫谤别蝉别苍迟蝉听featuring one of the art world鈥檚 greatest revolutionaries, with a 40-piece display of glass painted porcelains and sculptures.
The National Portrait Gallery听presents 鈥�,鈥� a collection of photographs from pivotal moments in history with an interactive kiosk and illustrated brochure.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum presents with more than 45 new works on display.
The Newseum听presents 鈥�听in a new exhibit exploring the effect Comedy Central鈥檚 show had on American politics with over 50 artifacts.
The Phillips Collection‘s new exhibit “” is a collection by internationally acclaimed Cuban artists Marco Castillo and Dagoberto Rodr铆guez.
The Kennedy Center has at various showtimes this weekend. It’s an all-new semi-staged concert production of everyone鈥檚 favorites rock musical.
The Kennedy Center presents the at various showtimes this weekend. See the Grand Pas company bring this 19th-century treasure to life.
The Signature Theatre presents “” Caryl Churchill鈥檚 caustically funny and surreal afternoon tea calamity, at various showtimes this weekend.
Arena Stage presents “” which reminds us that the freedom of information is big business and big tech won鈥檛 go down without at fight. It’s the story of how a young man鈥檚 mistakes at 17 haunt him a decade later.
Ford鈥檚 Theatre听presents 鈥�,鈥澨�a celebration of August Wilson and the adapted film that depicts the trials of a former Negro League baseball star turned sanitation worker adapting to life with his family in Pittsburgh.
The National Theatre presents “” an award-winning comedy musical based on the beloved songs of Jimmy Buffett, at various showtimes this weekend.
Saturday, Oct. 12
This giant street festival in the heart of Old Town Square features an artisan market, more than 400 crafters, foods, vendors and kids activities, with three stages of music and entertainment.
, at Waterfront Park in Alexandria, Virginia, is a day of maritime history, demos, live music and entertainment, kids activities, vendors, local foods, beer wine and more.
is a Friday-Saturday event with a street festival celebrating the German traditions of authentic foods, music, vendors, artisans, demos and more.
The at the Smithsonian American History Museum is showcasing Hispanic Heritage with music, dance, hands-on activities and a mini film festival.
at Garfield Park is a daylong music festival bringing smooth jazz to the hill with vendors, music and more.
is D.C.鈥檚 beastliest beer fest along Pennsylvania Avenue, featuring more than 400 craft brews and ciders with music, tasting vendors, food and fun.
, at Silo Falls, in Brookeville, Maryland, is a ticketed event to family-friendly activities, music and entertainment, authentic food, craft beers, vendors, artisans and more.
in Riverdale is a day of live entertainment, music, kids activities, foods, beer and more.
, in Solomons Island, offers free boat rides, kids activities, live music, food and fun.
Saturday night
Anthem hosts Akron rockers .
The Fillmore has contemporary R&B and pop with .
Rams Head On Stage presents bluesman .
Jammin鈥� Java has local legends .
The Barns of Wolf Trap hosts Latin Grammy winners .
Black Rock Center presents the East Harlem-based performance ensemble .
U Street Music Hall has hardcore punk with .
City Winery has R&B and pop with .
The Song Byrd Cafe hosts singer-songwriter .
Tally Ho Theatre has the electronic funk of .
Stone Room Concerts presents folk singer and poet .
Blues Alley presents urban jazz master harmonicist .
Hill Country Live presents .
Bethesda Blues & Jazz presents the soulful sound of .
The State Theatre has .
Capital One Arena hosts .
Jiffy Lube Live goes country with Georgia鈥檚 .
Sunday, Oct. 13
at the Kentlands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a great seasonal festival with authentic foods, music, artisans and crafters with Okto-BOO-fest for kids at the Arts Barn featuring hands-on activities, scavenger hunt and parade.
in Annapolis is a ticketed event to some of Maryland鈥檚 best seasonal brews, with foods, shucking and more.
The in Historic Old Town Clifton, Virginia, is a family fun celebration with vendors, arts and crafts, antiques, live music, food, kids’ activities and more.
, at Sunset Vineyards in Purcellville, Virginia, is a family fun event with hayride, arts and crafts, live music and food trucks.
Sunday night
The Kennedy Center host the multilingual symphony orchestra .
The Birchmere presents the legendary vocal group .
Union Stage presents pop vocalist .
The Fillmore has heavy metal with .
Rams Head On Stage hosts legendary pop star .
Jammin鈥� Java hosts country music activist .
The Hamilton presents .
The Strathmore brings 5,000 years of civilization to life with the .
Warner Theatre hosts California rockers .
U Street Music Hall presents the UK rock-pop of .
City Winery hosts American Idol .
The Song Byrd Cafe presents roadhouse pop band .
Blues Alley presents urban jazz master harmonicist .
Bethesda Blues & Jazz has with Ann Nesbit, Tiffany Andrews and Art Sherrod Jr.
EagleBank Arena hosts Colombian singer-songwriter .
