GET SPOOKY! DC's Embassy Fall Events

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Event Highlight: Mid-Autumn Night Market (September 20^th , 2023)

On a cool mid-Autumn night, cries of laughter and good conversation were heard on the Hi-Lawn rooftop of Union Market. The Mid-Autumn Night Market organized to look like a Hong Kong Night Market was in full swing as food stalls were getting busy selling their dishes to an eager crowd. We visited the Hi-Lawn rooftop with our good friend Curious Caravan and coworkers from our day job who were also interested in the event. We were surprised at how much interest there was from the general pubic.

It was a fine night as cooler temperatures prevailed with a gentle breeze that made the display lanterns jangle back and forth. We had the opportunity to try out various delicacies including moon cakes, a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Chatting with strangers was also quite pleasant as everyone gathered around the high tables to eat and converse.

The night ended with several performances including a theatre company that was performing the Dancing Dragon. It was similar to what we had seen during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the National Museum of Asian Art. Two operators in a dragon with one controlling the head and eye movements along with the other controlling the bottom end. Stilts are used to raise the dragon up and down along with LED lights serving as eyes. Thank you to Hi-Lawn for sponsoring the event!

Looking Ahead! 👀 

1. Italian Sculpture from Antonio Canova to Medardo Rosso (FREE!) (Wednesday, October 4^th, 3:00PM - 4:00PM)

   • Description: Senior lecturer David Gariff presents a survey of some of the major Italian sculptors from Neo-Classicism to the birth of modernism.

   • Host Organization: National Gallery of Art

2. Honoring Pau Casals - A Cello Recital (FREE!) (Wednesday, October 4^th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM)

   • Description: Spanish cellist Alejandro Gómez, winner of the AENA Special Prize at the 2022 Pau Casals International Award, will offer a cello recital.

   • Host Organization: Spanish Cultural Center

3.  Spanish Cinema Day: “Embrujo” (FREE!) (Thursday, October 5^th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM)  

   • Description: On the occasion of Spanish Cinema Day, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC screens the classic film “Embrujo”.

   • Host Organization: Spanish Cultural Center

4. First Friday DuPont ArtWalk (FREE!) (Friday, October 6^th, 6:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: ArtWalk Dupont takes place on the First Friday of each month and features Dupont Circle art galleries, embassies, and cultural centers.

   • Host Organization: Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID)

International Events List (September 25^th - October 1^st )

Check out the following international embassy and cultural events happening from Monday, September 25^th - Sunday, October 1^st .

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👗 = Fancy dress code.

Monday, September 25^th, 2023

1. Mare Fuori - The Sea Beyond - Episodes 1 & 2 (FREE!) (6:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: Screening of Mare Fuori, hit Italian television series created by Cristiana Farina with Don Halcombe, MHz Networks.

   • Host Organization: Italian Cultural Institute

Tuesday, September 26^th , 2023

1. Great Washington Back to School Coffee Home (WAA) Event (FREE!) (10:00AM - 12:00PM)

   • Description: Register for the WAA Back to School Grand Café, you are all warmly invited!

   • Host Organization: Washington Accueil Association

2. "What is Immigrant Integration?" with Dr. Rahsaan Maxwell (FREE!) (12:30PM - 1:45PM)

   • Description: In the 2023-24 academic year, the Center’s annual event series revolves around the theme of “Borders and Boundaries.”

   • Host Organization: BMW Center for German and European Studies

3. Trivia Night: Con Mucho Mucho Amor (FREE!) (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description: Join us at the National Portrait Gallery for a happy hour trivia night with our friends from New Columbia Pub Quiz.

   • Host Organization: National Portrait Gallery

4. The Launch of "APEC Matters For America/America Matters for APEC" (FREE!) (5:30PM - 7:30PM)

   • Description :Join the launch of the "APEC Matters For America/America Matters for APEC" publication on Capitol Hill.

   • Host Organization: East-West Center in Washington

5. SOLITAIRE: Johannes Fleischmann & Christoph Ulrich Meier in Concert (FREE!) (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

   • Description: SOLITAIRE with Johannes Fleischmann (violin) and Christoph Ulrich Meier (piano) features little-known musical gems by renowned composers.

   • Host Organization: Austrian Cultural Forum Washington

6. Burkhard Bilger — Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets - with Atul Gawande (FREE!) (7:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: Join Buckhard Bilger and Atul Gawande for a discussion of a memoir on war, conscience, and family secrets.

   • Host Organization: Politics and Prose Bookstore

7. The International Black Writers Festival (FREE!) (September 26^th - September 29^th )

   • Description: MSRC and The Center for Journalism & Democracy presents The 2023 International Black Writers Festival.

   • Host Organization: Center for Journalism & Democracy/IBWF.

Wednesday, September 27^th , 2023

1. Rethinking Conflict Resolution and Management (FREE!) (12:15PM - 1:45PM)

   • Description: Join us for a book discussion with a presentation of the collapsed system of world disorder, followed by a description of how the study of conflict management and resolution was expanded upon.

   • Host Organization: John Hopkins University

2. USC IDC Presents: AI, Business, and Policy Panel (FREE!) (3:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description :Join us for a panel led by AI industry experts.

   • Host Organization: USC Marshall’s Initiative on Digital Competition (IDC)

3. Korean Music Performance: Playing Korean Sanjo on the Violin (FREE!) (4:00PM - 5:30PM)

   • Description: GW Institute for Korean Studies Presents The Kim Ilgu School of Ajaeng Sanjo, Violin Version: The Long Sanjo (World Premiere).

   • Host Organization: GW Institute for Korean Studies

4. The Extra's Journey Panel Discussion: Making Films in the Shadow of China (FREE!) (5:00PM - 7:30PM)

   • Description: The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is pleased to invite you to a public seminar titled, “Making Films in the Shadow of China.”

   • Host Organization: Global Taiwan Institute (GTI)

5. THE LAST COLONY w/ Philippe Sands Presentation (FREE!) (6:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: Join us to hear how Chagossians, forced out of their homeland, won their lawsuit against the UK decades later with lawyer Philippe Sands

   • Host Organization: Politics and Prose Bookstore

6. Angie Kim — Happiness Falls - with Louis Bayard (FREE!) (7:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: Join us for a discussion about an extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing.

   • Host Organization: KAMA DC and Politics and Prose

7. A Journey through the Sounds of Serbia: Neda Nikolic Trio (FREE!) (6:00PM - 7:00PM)

   • Description: Join us for a performance with The combination of frula (Serbian whistle), piano, and double bass will bring new sounds and picture of Balkan tradition to the Kennedy Center with a touch of different music genres.

   • Host Organization: Serbian Embassy and Kennedy Center

8. Making Cents (Sense) of China's Economy (FREE!) (6:30PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: Join us for a conversation with Rhodium Director Nargiza Salidjanova for a discussion on the latest developments in China's economy.

   • Host Organization: Young China Watchers

Thursday, September 28^th , 2023

1. The Launch of "ASEAN Matters For America/America Matters for ASEAN" (FREE!) (9:00AM - 10:30AM)

   • Description: Join the launch of the "ASEAN Matters For America/America Matters for ASEAN" publication on Capitol Hill.

   • Host Organization: East-West Center in Washington

2. The Wagner Group: A Model for Future Russian Foreign Policy in Africa (FREE!) (11:00AM - 2:00PM)

   • Description: Join New Lines Institute for an exciting panel on the future of Wagner in Africa.

   • Host Organization: New Lines Institute of Strategy and Policy

3. Fight for the Final Frontier, A Book Talk by Author John Klein (FREE!) (4:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description: Please join the Space Policy Institute for a Book Event featuring John J. Klein and his latest publication: Fight for the Final Frontier.

   • Host Organization: Space Policy Institute

4. Live! at the Library: Danzón Class with Corazón Folklórico (FREE!) (6:00PM - 7:30PM)

   • Description: Join the Library as we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Danzón class taught by Professor Manuel Cuellar (George Washington University) and Paulette Chavira, both members of the DC-based Corazón Folklórico dance group.

   • Host Organization: Library of Congress

5. Visiting Artists Series: Asad Raza (FREE!) (6:00PM - 7:00PM)

   • Description: AU's Studio Art MFA program presents an artist talk with Asad Raza with Professor Alexandra Silverthorne.

   • Host Organization: Katzen Arts Center at American University

6. Women of Valor Documentary ($14+) (7:30PM - 9:00PM)

   • Description: In the Haredi community, a woman’s obligation is to marry, bear children, and serve as primary breadwinner while her husband studies religious texts. Fed up with the status quo, Esty Shushan fights to change the historical forbiddance of women from seeking public office in Haredi political parties.

   • Host Organization: D..C Jewish Film and Music

7. Evening at the Embassy of Iraq ($60.05) (7:00PM - 9:00PM) 👗

   • Description: On this special evening, the Embassy of Iraq opens its doors to our organization to meet the new ambassador and experience their culture!

   • Host Organization: Embassy Experiences

Friday, September 29^th , 2023

1. World Culture Festival (FREE!) (Friday, September 29^th - Sunday, October 1^st )

   • Description: Attend the World Culture Festival (WCF) over the span of 3 days in Washington D.C.

   • Host Organization: Art of Living Organization

2. Theatre at the Mexican Cultural Institute : La Pajara de San Juan ($23.18) (Friday, September 29^th - Sunday, October 1^st )

   • Description: Join María del Carmen Félix and Mariannela Cataño at the MCI for nights of theatre.

   • Host Organization: Mexican Cultural Institute

3. ThinkSwiss & Fulbright Alumni 2023 - Daytime Activities (FREE!) (8:30AM - 4:00PM)

   • Description: Day Trip for ThinkSwiss, Fulbright, Swiss Academia and Swiss National Science Foundation visiting researchers.

   • Host Organization: Embassy of Switzerland

4. Taiwan’s Security Dynamics in a Competitive International Environment (FREE!) (10:30AM - 2:00PM)

   • Description: Join a panel of experts will talk about various topics relating to Taiwan's security environment, including military and diplomacy.

   • Host Organization: Sigur Center for Asian Studies at GW

5. Carole Lindstrom - Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior (FREE!) (10:30AM - 11:30AM)

   • Description: Featuring a foreword from water advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Autumn Peltier herself, this stunning picture book illustrated with Bridget George’s vibrant water-hued illustrations gives voice to the water and asks young readers to join the tidal wave of change.

   • Host Organization: Politics and Prose Bookstore

6. Embassy of Colombia - Open House (FREE!) (4:00PM - 5:30PM)

   • Description: Discover the beauty and culture of Colombia at the Ambassador's Residence in Washington DC. A stunning place not to be missed!

   • Host Organization: Embassy of Colombia

7. Arabic Barbecue and Culture with The Green Zone (FREE!) (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description: Celebrate the return of lovely fall weather with The Green Zone at an Arabic-style barbecue and cultural activities.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center

8. National Symphony Orchestra Performance (FREE!) (6:00PM - 7:00PM)

   • Description: Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center

9. DC Art All Night (FREE!) (Friday, September 29^th - Saturday, September 30^th )

   • Description: With activations in all 8 wards, there is more to explore than ever before. Join your favorite artists and local businesses and discover new ones as we come together to celebrate the District of Columbia.

   • Host Organization: DC Art All Night

Saturday, September 30^th , 2023

1. World Culture Festival (FREE!) (Saturday, September 30^th - Sunday, October 1^st )

   • Description: Attend the World Culture Festival (WCF) over the span of 3 days in Washington D.C.

   • Host Organization: Art of Living Organization

2. Theatre at the Mexican Cultural Institute : La Pajara de San Juan ($23.18) (Saturday, September 30^th - Sunday, October 1^st )

   • Description: Join María del Carmen Félix and Mariannela Cataño at the MCI for nights of theatre.

   • Host Organization: Mexican Cultural Institute

3. Russian Bazaar - Annual Multicultural Festival (FREE!) (12:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description: Come and enjoy the 40th Annual Russian Bazaar - Multicultural Festival, and help us raise funds for benevolent causes.

   • Host Organization: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

4. Evolution & Future of Vietnamese Cinema (FREE!) (10:30AM - 12:00PM)

   • Description: An unparalleled event in Vietnamese cinema featuring industry pioneers Tony Bui (Three Seasons), Bao Nguyen (Maika and Be Water), Eirene Tran Donohue (A Tourist’s Guide To Love) and Naja Lockwood (Executive Producer).

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center

5. DC Coffee Festival ($36.91 - $83.86) (9:00AM - 4:30PM)

   • Description: Get ready for an immersive coffee experience in DC!

   • Host Organization: Craft Hospitality, LLC.

6. Ian Johnson — Sparks: China's Underground Historians and their Battle for the Future - with Ishaan Tharoor (FREE!) (3:00PM - 4:00PM)

   • Description: Sparks: China's Underground Historians and their Battle for the Future describes how some of China's best-known writers, filmmakers, and artists have overcome crackdowns and censorship to forge a nationwide movement that challenges the Communist Party on its most hallowed ground: its control of history.

   • Host Organization: Politics and Prose Bookstore

7. DC Art All Night (FREE!) (7:00PM - 3:00AM)

   • Description: With activations in all 8 wards, there is more to explore than ever before. Join your favorite artists and local businesses and discover new ones as we come together to celebrate the District of Columbia.

   • Host Organization: DC Art All Night

Sunday, October 1^st , 2023

1. World Culture Festival (FREE!) (10:00AM - 1:00PM)

   • Description: Attend the World Culture Festival (WCF) over the span of 3 days in Washington D.C.

   • Host Organization: Art of Living Organization

2. Theatre at the Mexican Cultural Institute : La Pajara de San Juan ($23.18) (October 1^st )

   • Description: Join María del Carmen Félix and Mariannela Cataño at the MCI for nights of theatre.

   • Host Organization: Mexican Cultural Institute

3. Russian Bazaar - Annual Multicultural Festival (FREE!) (12:00PM - 6:00PM)

   • Description: Come and enjoy the 40th Annual Russian Bazaar - Multicultural Festival, and help us raise funds for benevolent causes.

   • Host Organization: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

4. AREPA Book by Irena Stein Launch Event (FREE!) (12:00PM - 2:00PM)

   • Description: Connect with Venezuelan culture through this incredible book called 'Arepas' by Irena Stein.

   • Host Organization: La Cosecha

5. Raúl Galván Yañez Art Viewing (FREE!) (1:00PM - 5:00PM)

   • Description: Join us for an exhibition of drawings created by Mexican, Haiti-based artist, Raúl Galván Yañez

   • Host Organization: Roots of Development

6. DC Fashion Week's International Couture Collections presented by Air France ($92.55 - $172.57) (5:00PM - 8:00PM)

   • Description: DC Fashion Week's 39th International Couture Collections Show presented by Air France.

   • Host Organization: DC Fashion Week Inc/Air France

7. Extraordinary Cinema: Art & Krimes by Krimes (FREE!) (3:00PM - 4:00PM)

   • Description: Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH.

   • Host Organization: Kennedy Center

8. 1898 Film Series (FREE!) (2:00PM - 4:00PM)

   • Description: On Sunday, Oct. 1 from 2:00-4:00p.m., the Portrait Gallery will screen two films. “The Spanish American War,” produced by Blackhawk Films, is a 22-minute compilation of brief newsreels of the War of 1898 between the United States and Spain.

   • Host Organization: National Portrait Gallery

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