A roundup of the week's best options—from Halloween festivities to neighborhood music fests, indie zines, and documentary screenings—curated by someone who actually knows where to look in D.C.
October 29 · 8 PM · Mexican Cultural Institute
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Tue, Oct 27
Mexican Cultural Institute
District Pier transforms into a candlelit celebration of Día de los Muertos with live music, street food, and a community light procession honoring those who've passed.
In The NewsWed, Oct 28
Mexican Cultural Institute
People gather on the waterfront to honor those who've passed with live music, traditional dance, and the steady glow of a community light procession—this is how Día de los Muertos feels when you're surrounded by others who understand it matters.
In The NewsThu, Aug 13
Largo-Kettering — LK Program Room
A gentle animated film about dinosaur friendships plays on the big screen—perfect for young kids who like stories about finding your way in an unfamiliar world, and parents who don't mind rewatching it.
Wed, Aug 26
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library — Large Meeting Room
A chance to sit with neighbors and watch Spielberg's vision of a beloved musical during the nation's birthday year—the kind of evening that draws people together around shared cultural touchstones.
Tue, Aug 11
Virtual Branch
Join a midday conversation about racial justice, equity, and resilience with Prince George's County officials and librarians—bring your lunch and an open mind.
Wed, Aug 12
Virtual
For readers who want to solve a mystery alongside fellow book lovers, this virtual gathering unpacks Cambridge's debut featuring Tabitha Knight, Julia Child's sidekick turned sleuth in 1950s Paris.