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The October Spotlight is here!
Fall is in full swing in Bowie! Read about the Old Bowie Arts on the Ave Festival (10/3), the 7th Annual Purple Bike Ride (10/10), Food Truck Frenzy (10/16), Boo-wie Fest and Halloween on Ice (10/24), and more in this month’s Bowie Spotlight!
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery
Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. This death-defying 5k race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou reflects on career in intelligence
Former Central Intelligence Agency officer and GW alum John Kiriakou discussed his time as a CIA officer and criticized Congress for failing to reign in what he views as executive branch overreach under George W. Bush’s presidency up through President Donald Trump's…
Middle East Expert Says Israeli Election Could Shape Regional Policy
A leading Middle East policy expert warned that Israel’s upcoming election could influence the region’s security and governance agenda amid ongoing conflicts at a Georgetown University event Sept. 22. Natan Sachs, former director of the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle…
BASKETBALL | Cooley, Haney to Headline Rebooted Hoya Fan Fest
Georgetown Athletics will host Hoya Fan Fest — a rebooted version of the university’s famed kickoff event for the men’s and women’s basketball seasons — on Oct. 15, Georgetown Athletics announced Sept. 24. This year marks the first time the university will host the event since…
Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding, and More! October 17.
Public Works will host our October Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, October 17 from 8am-noon. There will be paper shredding, electronics recycling, the GreenDrop charity drop off, and more!
China policy program director discusses US-China relations ahead of Xi Jinping’s DC visit
The director of GW’s China Policy Program said at an event hosted by the Sigur Center for Asian Studies Tuesday the U.S.-China relationship needs to evolve to include more frequent and official communication channels to manage competitive tensions and implement tangible change.
Live Events at D.C.’s Nat Geo Museum
Ready for unforgettable nights out in Washington, D.C.? National Geographic Live brings awe-inspiring scientists, photographers and Explorers to the stage at the Museum of Exploration! Experience thrilling real-world stories, epic […]
Weekend Round Up September 24, 2026
This weekend, the National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its 10th anniversary, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hold season-opening galas — both at […]
Veterans' Parade Registration is Open
Show your support for our veterans by participating in our annual parade!
Stories of Protest and Survival Free Film Screening on Friday, October 23
This free Takoma Park Arts film screening on Friday, October 23 will feature three short documentaries that share intimate stories and moving portraits of protest, struggle, and survival. No tickets or reservations are required.
Hispanic Heritage Month features dance party at Duvall Field
More than 200 visitors came to Duvall Field on Sept. 18 to eat, play and dance the night away for the third annual Bailamos! celebration. Bailamos!—“let’s dance”—is College Park’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Ryna Quiñones, the…