---
type: city_events
city: washington
country: us
timeframe: 2026-10-05/2026-10-11
events_count: 50
last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:51:17Z'
canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/next-7-days
---

# Events in Washington in the next 7 days (October 5–11, 2026)

50 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI.

## Music
- **M. Alex Ramirez** · Mon Oct 5, 17:30–19:59 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/m-alex-ramirez-evt_mUePFXCs) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/jazz_blues_tickets/8278720/m_alex_ramirez_2026-10-05_21_30_00)
- **Big Special - Pearl Street Warehouse** · Wed Oct 7–Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street SW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/big-special-pearl-street-warehouse-evt_FCs8GVSu) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/big-special-washington-10-07-2026/8129130/t)
- **Slift - The Atlantis** · Thu Oct 8, 18:30–22:30 · The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/slift-the-atlantis-evt_NFesr7dt) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/slift-washington-10-08-2026/7905018/t)
- **Slift - The Atlantis** · Thu Oct 8, 18:30–22:30 · The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/slift-the-atlantis-evt_XdPgDamu) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/slift-washington-10-08-2026/7905018/t)
- **Mireya Ramos** · Fri Oct 9, 17:30–19:59 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/mireya-ramos-evt_5mPEkRjB) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/latin_tickets/8278724/mireya_ramos_2026-10-09_21_30_00)
- **Reggaeton Rave** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–19:59 · Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/reggaeton-rave-evt_QfToaUVQ) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/reggae_tickets/8263802/reggaeton_rave_2026-10-09_22_00_00)
- **Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano** · Fri Oct 9, 18:30–19:59 · The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/flex-la-factoria-demphra-makano-evt_MbFyEYVL) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/latin_tickets/8152551/flex_la_factoria_demphra_and_makano_2026-10-09_22_30_00)
- **Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano** · Fri Oct 9, 18:30–19:59 · The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/flex-la-factoria-demphra-makano-evt_WeMbiCWZ) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/latin_tickets/8152551/flex_la_factoria_demphra_and_makano_2026-10-09_22_30_00)
- **La Reezy - Pearl Street Warehouse** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street SW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/la-reezy-pearl-street-warehouse-evt_PoFXVzg0) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/la-reezy-washington-10-09-2026/8129140/t)
- **La Reezy - Pearl Street Warehouse** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street SW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/la-reezy-pearl-street-warehouse-evt_XRBdw43A) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/la-reezy-washington-10-09-2026/8129140/t)
- **Strange Boutique - Black Cat - DC** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Black Cat - DC, 1831 14th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/strange-boutique-black-cat-dc-evt_x9NAV1ZH) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/strange-boutique-washington-10-09-2026/8132210/t)
- **Strange Boutique - Black Cat - DC** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Black Cat - DC, 1831 14th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/strange-boutique-black-cat-dc-evt_fXpQtf0o) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/strange-boutique-washington-10-09-2026/8132210/t)
- **Saturday Morning Live at The National Presents: Rompe Cajón** · Sat Oct 10–Sat Oct 24, 06:00 · National Theatre - DC, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/saturday-morning-live-at-the-national-presents-rompe-cajon-evt_lsrnD2EO) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/saturday-morning-live-at-the-national-presents-rompe-cajon)
- **Olivia O'Brien** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/olivia-o-brien-evt_fDRfZiMq) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8198182/Olivia-OBrien)
- **Tamar Braxton** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00 · The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/tamar-braxton-evt_rnz3EANW) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8199380/tamar_braxton_2026-10-11_20_00_00)
- **Tamar Braxton** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00 · The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/tamar-braxton-evt_IminFspf) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8199380/tamar_braxton_2026-10-11_20_00_00)
- **2026-Oct-12, St Mark's Episcopal Church: Noontime Cantata Series** · Sun Oct 11–Mon Oct 12, 20:00 · St Mark's Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/2026-oct-12-st-mark-s-episcopal-church-noontime-cantata-seri-evt_7BuRKr9S) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/441274)
- **2026-Oct-12, St Mark's Episcopal Church: Noontime Cantata Series** · Sun Oct 11–Mon Oct 12, 20:00 · St Mark's Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/2026-oct-12-st-mark-s-episcopal-church-noontime-cantata-seri-evt_ecFB5p9S) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/441274)

## Performing Arts
- **Stand-Up Showcase** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30 · Lounge Showroom At DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/stand-up-showcase-evt_2WdS6vSH) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/comedy_tickets/8272230/stand-up_showcase_2026-10-09_19_30_00)
- **Michael Kosta - Howard Theatre - DC** · Fri Oct 9, 19:00–23:00 · The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/michael-kosta-howard-theatre-dc-evt_wl3GfjTs) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/michael-kosta-washington-10-09-2026/8135478/t)
- **Backbone Comedy Show Tickets, Washington | Oct 9** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00 · Violet Bar DC, 2014 9th Street NW, Washington, DC · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/backbone-comedy-show-tickets-washington-oct-9-evt_C0OZQX9f) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/t/backbone-comedy-show/tickets)
- **Stand-Up Showcase** · Sat Oct 10, 17:30–19:59 · Lounge Showroom At DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/stand-up-showcase-evt_fjo2Jl2I) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/comedy_tickets/8272233/stand-up_showcase_2026-10-10_21_30_00)
- **In Conversation with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW · from $130 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/in-conversation-with-anderson-cooper-and-andy-cohen-evt_O4gTFBeI) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/anderson-cooper-tickets/performers/musicandersoncooper)
- **In Conversation with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW · from $130 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/in-conversation-with-anderson-cooper-and-andy-cohen-evt_x7JdI5Gj) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/anderson-cooper-tickets/performers/musicandersoncooper)
- **Stand Up Showcase Tickets, Washington | Oct 10** · Sat Oct 10, 21:30 · Improv Comedy Club - DC · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/stand-up-showcase-tickets-washington-oct-10-evt_thEoVN9M) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/stand-up-showcase-improv-comedy-club-dc-washington-2026-10-10/tickets)
- **Stand Up Showcase Tickets, Washington | Oct 10** · Sat Oct 10, 21:30 · Improv Comedy Club - DC · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/stand-up-showcase-tickets-washington-oct-10-evt_YbxayR2w) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/stand-up-showcase-improv-comedy-club-dc-washington-2026-10-10/tickets)

## Exhibitions
- **Story Time: Space Spinners at the National Air & Space Museum** · Thu Oct 1–Thu Oct 29, 07:00 · Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, 650 Jefferson Drive SW · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/story-time-space-spinners-at-the-national-air-space-museum-evt_wu2xPnpl) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/story-time-space-spinners-at-the-national-air-space-museum)

## Festivals
- **National Acolyte Festival** · Sat Oct 10, 05:00–10:30 · Bethlehem Chapel, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/national-acolyte-festival-evt_hDqfph2h) · [tickets](https://cathedral.org/calendar/acolyte-festival-2026/)
- **National Acolyte Festival** · Sat Oct 10, 05:00–10:30 · Bethlehem Chapel, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/national-acolyte-festival-evt_RjyxDdre) · [tickets](https://cathedral.org/calendar/acolyte-festival-2026/)

## Sports
- **WNBA Semifinals: Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty - Home Game 2, Series Game 2 (If Necessary)** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/wnba-semifinals-washington-mystics-vs-new-york-liberty-home-evt_y7UthoAz) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/wnba_basketball_tickets/8231147/wnba_semifinals_washington_mystics_vs_new_york_liberty_-_home_game_2_series_game_2_if_necessary_2026-10-07_03_30_00)
- **National League Division Series: Washington Nationals vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/national-league-division-series-washington-nationals-vs-tbd-evt_zSRRe3vc) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/mlb_baseball_tickets/8173863/national_league_division_series_washington_nationals_vs_tbd_-_home_game_3_date_tbd_-_if_necessary_2026-10-09_03_30_00)
- **National League Division Series: Washington Nationals vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/national-league-division-series-washington-nationals-vs-tbd-evt_cRX60U8k) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/mlb_baseball_tickets/8173863/national_league_division_series_washington_nationals_vs_tbd_-_home_game_3_date_tbd_-_if_necessary_2026-10-09_03_30_00)
- **United States Women's National Team vs. Spain - Audi Field** · Sat Oct 10, 14:30–18:30 · Audi Field, 32-60 R St SW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/united-states-women-s-national-team-vs-spain-audi-field-evt_MU2WqvHN) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/united-states-womens-national-team-vs-spain-washington-10-10-2026/8132511/t)
- **United States Women's National Team vs. Spain - Audi Field** · Sat Oct 10, 14:30–18:30 · Audi Field, 32-60 R St SW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/united-states-women-s-national-team-vs-spain-audi-field-evt_DyoHdcYc) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/united-states-womens-national-team-vs-spain-washington-10-10-2026/8132511/t)
- **NBA Preseason: Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Capital One Arena, 601 F Street Northwest · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/nba-preseason-washington-wizards-vs-detroit-pistons-evt_velgDwqE) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/nba_basketball_tickets/8194528/nba_preseason_washington_wizards_vs_detroit_pistons_2026-10-10_19_00_00)
- **National League Championship Series: Washington Nationals vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/national-league-championship-series-washington-nationals-vs-evt_Ww3pB3UC) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/mlb_baseball_tickets/8173866/national_league_championship_series_washington_nationals_vs_tbd_-_home_game_2_date_tbd_-_if_necessary_2026-10-12_03_30_00)

## Other
- **Perception** · Fri Oct 2–Sun Jan 3, 18:00 · Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U Street, NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/perception-evt_Lb5WuidF) · [tickets](https://smithcenter.org/program/perception/)
- **Arturo O'Farrill** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · from $104 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/arturo-o-farrill-evt_HKuNO0Ym) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8086320/arturo-ofarrill-tickets-sun-oct-4-2026-blues-alley)
- **LGBTQ+ Happy Hour with DCGaymers** · Mon Oct 5, 18:00 · Crooked Run Fermentation, 550 Morse St NE Ste 120, Washington, DC 20002, USA, Washington, DC · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/lgbtq-happy-hour-with-dcgaymers-evt_M6e4W5pb) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/original-dungeons-dragons/us/md/bowie/)
- **Guided Spotlights Tour** · Thu Oct 8, 06:30–07:30 · Bethlehem Chapel, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/guided-spotlights-tour-evt_gzD8EBz5) · [tickets](https://cathedral.org/calendar/guided-spotlights-tour-805/)
- **Guided Spotlights Tour** · Thu Oct 8, 06:30–07:30 · Bethlehem Chapel, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/guided-spotlights-tour-evt_1IfoDjD9) · [tickets](https://cathedral.org/calendar/guided-spotlights-tour-805/)
- **Juan Megna** · Thu Oct 8, 19:00 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · from $84 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/juan-megna-evt_FOexPBDs) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/juan-megna-tickets)
- **Juan Megna** · Thu Oct 8, 19:00 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · from $84 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/juan-megna-evt_GnCtHAU2) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/juan-megna-tickets)
- **Garden Tots | Patterns** · Fri Oct 9, 06:00–07:00 · Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Avenue NW · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/garden-tots-patterns-evt_hodXB6Ma) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/garden-tots-patterns)
- **2239 October Metro Minyan** · Fri Oct 9, 18:30–21:30 · Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St, NW · from $21 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/2239-october-metro-minyan-evt_g62XbAh0) · [tickets](https://www.shalomdc.org/event/2239-october-metro-minyan/)
- **The Rest Is Politics - Podcast** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00 · Capital Turnaround, 770 M St SE · from $105 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/the-rest-is-politics-podcast-evt_k1lyocrP) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/7945159/the-rest-is-politics-podcast-tickets-fri-oct-9-2026-capital-turnaround)
- **Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend at IAIS** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 11:00 · The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/indigenous-peoples-day-weekend-at-iais-evt_Gh8bVvYR) · [tickets](https://www.iaismuseum.org/events/category/exhibits/)
- **Moony** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · The Pocket at 7DrumCity, 1508 North Capitol Street Northwest · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/moony-evt_lOSrFG8J) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/venues/the-pocket-at-7drumcity-tickets)
- **Roberto Fonseca** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/roberto-fonseca-evt_2ovPmS97) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8072370/roberto-fonseca-tickets-sun-oct-11-2026-blues-alley)
- **Roberto Fonseca** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/roberto-fonseca-evt_YvZZHzv9) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8072370/roberto-fonseca-tickets-sun-oct-11-2026-blues-alley)

## Free events
- **Story Time: Space Spinners at the National Air & Space Museum** · Thu Oct 1–Thu Oct 29, 07:00 · Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, 650 Jefferson Drive SW · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/story-time-space-spinners-at-the-national-air-space-museum-evt_wu2xPnpl) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/story-time-space-spinners-at-the-national-air-space-museum)
- **Saturday Morning Live at The National Presents: Rompe Cajón** · Sat Oct 10–Sat Oct 24, 06:00 · National Theatre - DC, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/washington/e/saturday-morning-live-at-the-national-presents-rompe-cajon-evt_lsrnD2EO) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/saturday-morning-live-at-the-national-presents-rompe-cajon)

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