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Here's what else to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
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The most fun things to do and places to be in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Spanish immersion pupusa class (Weds.) and pupusas and cocktails class (Thurs.): El Tamarindo at 1785 Florida Ave. NW, $60
Washingtonian's Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Dock5 at Union Market, $80
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival: Fri. to Sun., Howard University Blackburn Center, $15 - $30
Czech Christmas Market: Sat., Embassy of Czechia in Northwest D.C., free but timed ticket required
Day of the Dead exhibit: El muerto al pozo y el vivo al gozo: Open to general public Nov. 4-27, Mexican Cultural Institute (2829 16th St NW), free
Side Yards: Fri., 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Yards Park, free
Eastern Market November Fest: Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free
Veteran Comedy Night: Sat., doors at 7 p.m., Penn Social (801 E St. NW), $10-$20
Day Of The Dead Masquerade Embassy Gala: Sat., 8:15 to 11:45 p.m., The Mexican Cultural Institute, $139
El Tamarindo’s National Pupusa Day celebration: Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1785 Florida Ave. NW, free
Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC in home quarterfinal match: Sun., 12:30 p.m., Audi Field, $25+
What to do in Maryland
Martin Lawrence: Thurs., Fri. and Sat., The Theater at MGM National Harbor,
Illusions by Vick as Professor Snape: Sat., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Arts Barn in Gaithersburg, $10
61st Annual Danish Christmas Bazaar: Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Elizabeth's Church (917 Montrose Road, Rockville), free (cash and check only for purchases)
National Harbor Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks: Sat., 5:30 p.m., free
Commanders vs. Steelers: Sun., 1 p.m., Northwest Stadium in Landover
Holiday Movies on the Potomac – “Elf”: Sun., National Harbor, free
What to do in Virginia
Great Country Farms Dino Fest: Oct. 31 to Nov. 24, Bluemont, Virginia, $29.99 plus fees in advance, $32 at the gate
31st Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market: Fri. to Sun., Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, $9 (free for kids 12 and under)
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Rink: Opens Fri.
Winter Walk of Lights: Nov. 8 to Jan. 5, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, $18-$22
Coming up soon
Winter Lights' Sip & Sparkle: Sun., 6-9 p.m., Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, $35 per person ($20 if not participating in tastings)
National Gallery Nights: To the District, with Love: Ticket lottery open now for the Nov. 14 event
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