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Things to Do in Washington, DC — October 2026
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Tue, Oct 27, 20268:00 PM
Concert · Washington
Bruce Cockburn In Concert with special guest Livingston Taylor
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Wed, Oct 28, 20267:00 PM
Theatre & Show · Washington
Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)
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Wed, Oct 28, 20267:30 PM
Sports · Washington
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
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Wed, Oct 28, 20268:00 PM
Theatre & Show · Washington
Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"
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Thu, Oct 29, 20266:30 PM
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Dana and Alden - Papa's Boat Tour
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Thu, Oct 29, 20267:00 PM
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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)
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Fri, Oct 30, 20265:00 PM
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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)
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Fri, Oct 30, 20266:00 PM
Concert · Washington
Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen
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Fri, Oct 30, 20267:00 PM
Concert · Washington
Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour
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Fri, Oct 30, 20267:00 PM
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Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets
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Fri, Oct 30, 20267:30 PM
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The Washington Ballet's Go-Go 50
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