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🗓 Awesome things to do this month.

November brings a flurry of activity. Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful fall weather or are already looking for Christmas-y things to do, there’s something for everyone to do this month: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, experience eating dinner in the dark, sip seasonal beers, hop aboard a feminist bus tour, get down at a special edition of Club Quarantine live and sooo much more!

​Read on for all the unexpected events you need to add to your November calendar.

🍴 Seasonal sips + bites

We're not ashamed to admit we're PSL everything fans 🤪 But 🍂 is a cornucopia of flavors so we've scouted places in DC where you can indulge in the cozy flavors of the season.

💫 Exclusive Offer: Artechouse discount tickets 🎟

Immersive installations are all the rage but Aṣẹ: Afro Frequencies, the latest at Artechouse DC is the most epic multi-sensory exhibition we've experienced by far.
It's powerful, moving, and visually stunning!

The art meets technology exhibit incorporates many facets of the Black experience, with surrealist art by Vince Fraser and stirring spoken word poetry from Ursula Rucker.

Experience the power of Ase before it’s gone.

🎯 DISCOUNT OFFER:

🎟 Get $7 off admission with Promo Code: Curious7
⏰️ Restrictions: Valid online through 11/13 only

🏆 Down in the Reeds scavenger hunt.

You've probably heard of Walter Reed Hospital. But who was the man it's named after? And why is Walter Reed Hospital so important to our history?

The Down in the Reeds music festival might be over but you can still learn about this historic place with the scavenger hunt we created with the Walter Reed Society. This year, the hunt also includes video clips from the DC History and The Parks DC oral histories project so you can see and hear from some of the people who lived and worked at Walter Reed.

So take advantage of the fall weather to explore the beautiful campus and learn about the pioneering medical center where presidents were treated and whole new medical fields of study were discovered. Did we mention it’s free to download?

🧳 Hassle-free entertaining.

Washington Memorial? Check. Smithsonians? Been there, done that. But have you hugged your state tree or visited a museum dedicated to graffiti? And did you know you can play board games at a former President’s house?

There are so many hidden gems and off-the-beaten spots to discover in the District beyond the monuments and memorials.

You’ve got enough on your plate, so let us plan your hassle-free, unique experience with local flavour, personalized for everyone’s interests, from the foodie to the adventurer and everyone in between. You’re on your to deal with family squabbles, though; we can only do so much.

Use promo code CURIOUSHOLIDAY for 10% off your first booking.

👀 Sneak Peek: Rubell Museum

D.C.’s newest contemporary art museum, the Rubell Museum, is opening Saturday in the former Randall Junior High School. Owned by the dynamic art duo, Don and Mera Rubell, the space has been transformed into 32,000 square feet of galleries, a bookstore, and cafe.

The skinny: The museum’s inaugural exhibit is called “What’s Going On,” in honor of the former school’s most celebrated alum: Marvin Gaye. It includes more than 190 works by 37 artists responding to pressing social and political issues.

• Also included, Keith Haring’s Untitled (Against All Odds), inspired by Gaye’s lyrics, which also speaks to his lifelong concern with environmental destruction, oppression, and illness.

• Some of the recognizable names in the collection include: John Waters, Carrie Mae Weems (work currently on view at National Gallery of Art); Kehinde Wiley (best known for painting President Obama’s portrait) and Rashid Johnson.

Getting in: Tickets are $15 for adults but free for D.C. residents. The museum is open from Wed - Sun.

Getting there: 📍65 I Street, SW

📸: Courtesy of Rubell Museum

Curious Tip: While you’re in the neighborhood, pay a visit to Culture House, a Jackson Pollack-esque art space, and explore the restaurants, entertainment (hello, Nats Park!), and the beautiful riverfront views of the Anacostia River at the Navy Yard.

🍂 Peak foliage.

Fall in the District is especially scenic with iconic spots and hidden gems that are ablaze in the fiery colors of the season. Experience fall to the fullest with our hand-picked recommendations for fabulous places to enjoy fall foliage.

❤ Where in DC?

You'll find fascinating secrets hidden behind the brick exterior of the Arts Club of Washington. Once called the "handsomest house in the Capital City," the historic property is the former home of President James Monroe.

He lived here when he was a Cabinet member and for about six months as president before moving to the White House while it underwent repairs after it was damaged in the fire in the War of 1812. His inaugural ball was held here, too!

Today, it's a lovely off the beaten path museum and art gallery that promotes visual, literary and performing arts with regular exhibits and a concert series. Their Friday lunchtime concerts are really entertaining and a great way to get a bite-size 🎨 and culture fix.

Admission is free; private tours are available.

📍: 2017 I Street, NW

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🔗 ICYMI: DC Link Roundup.

Arts + Entertainment

• Sargent and Spain Captures Life in Motion (CityPaper)

• Whatever I Want (CityPaper)

• Live Nation Urban Acquires Equity Stake in Broccoli City Festival (CityPaper)

Food + Bev

• Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Pulls Up to the Wharf With a Sea of Fish and Chips (Eater DC)

• Dupont’s Fun New Vacation Bar Features the Beer From ‘Dirty Dancing’ (Eater DC)

• 11 Cozy Fall Patios and Drink Gardens Around DC (Washingtonian)

• Deal With Fewer Humans at Sweetgreen’s First Pickup-Only Store (Washingtonian)

• A Sports Bar for Every NFL Team (District Fray)

• Casa Kantuta, DC’s Only Bolivian Bar, Will Return to Adams Morgan (Washingtonian)

Around Town

• Buckle Up for the Reopening of One of America's Most Popular Museums (Smithsonian Magazine)

• DC in November: How to Plan for Your Visit (Trip Hacks DC)

• Most D.C. Public Libraries Will Be Open Until 9 P.M. Starting Next Month (DCist)

• Here's what Initiative 82 could mean for tipping in D.C. (Axios DC)

• Who Built the White House? [Podcast] (Smithsonian)

Whether you’re local or just visiting, your DC adventure awaits. Allons-y!

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