Check out a handful of the many events happening in the DMV this weekend, including a musical, a holiday market, sporting events, plus so much more.
To keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar, and remember, there’s always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit — and social life — lit.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Thee Sacred Souls: Live for You Tour
8 p.m. | $65.59+
The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910
Thee Sacred Souls, a young band from San Diego is coming to the DMV area to showcase their new album “Got A Story To Tell.” The highly anticipated album is a follow-up to their self-titled debut, released in 2022. The R&B/Soul band is most well known for their 2020 single “Can I Call You Rose?”. Thee Heart Tones, another band from California, will open the show.
This is a general admission, standing-room-only event with reserved seating in the balcony and open to all ages.
7:30 p.m. | $119+
The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20004
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
“SIX” won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
“SIX” includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
Friday, Nov. 15
NEA Big Read: Homegoing Community Book Discussion
7 p.m. | Free with RSVP
Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Join an informal community discussion of the dual themes of “conflict” and “subculture” in “Homegoing,” facilitated by Cyrus Washington, a retired Montgomery County English teacher.
The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
7 p.m. | $15+
Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20010
D.C.’s Pop-Up Underground Art Show is BACK on Nov. 14 at Hook Hall. Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrate the establishment’s 10th anniversary year serving FREE PANCAKES and introducing guests to some of the nation’s leading emerging artists.
21+ EVENT
Saturday, Nov. 16
NWSL Semifinal: NJ/NY Gotham FC at Washington Spirit
Noon | $44+
Audi Field, 100 Potomac Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20024
DC’s own Washington Spirit is facing off against the NJ/NY Gotham FC.
Come cheer on the home team as they compete in the NWSL semifinals.
The Parks Holiday Market & Celebration
Noon | Free with RSVP
The Parks at Walter Reed, 7175 12th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20852
Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors on the Marketplace Plaza with the popular Holiday Market & Celebration for early some holiday shopping.
The Parks partners with Housing Up for the organization’s holiday gift drive, which seeks to provide gifts to nearly 1,500 children in their permanent supportive housing program. Bring a gift from Housing Up’s wish list to the event (or make a donation), and the market will feature a wrapping station where guests can help beautify these gifts for children around the city.
The Parks will also host Carpe Librum’s popup book sale during the Holiday Market, with proceeds going to Turning the Page, a literacy nonprofit that engages public school families for student success. Collecting and selling donated used books is one way Turning The Page raises capital for their programs and has been working with D.C. families since 1998, providing family engagement and literacy development programming.
Sunday, Nov. 17
2nd Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference
8:30 a.m. | $20+
Howard University, 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington, DC 20059
Join a day filled with Hip Hop culture, music, and knowledge at the 2nd Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference. This event will feature inspiring speakers, engaging panels, and interactive workshops all centered around Hip Hop.
Whether a student, scholar, artist, or simply a Hip Hop enthusiast, this conference is the place to be, in order to connect with others and begin to understand Hip Hop’s influence on the world.
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
6 p.m. | $17+
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street Washington, D.C. 20004
The Washington Wizards face off against the Detroit Pistons at home. Join the excitement in person, in a game that will feature entertain and excitement for live participants throughout the evening.
