City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
National Guard extended till February
October 31, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Happy Halloween! I’m already four Reese’s deep (eat them straight from the freezer IYKYK) and will likely crash before noon. But that's the spirit of Halloween, no?
🍬 Looking to go trick-or-treating tonight? Check out our list of D.C.’s best spots!
👻 And if you need a last-minute D.C.-inspired costume, we’ve got lots of ideas for that too.
What's CITY Talking About
National Guard To Remain Until 2026
The National Guard has been ordered to stay in D.C. at least through February. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly extended the order which was supposed to lapse in November. The deployment is costing roughly $1 million a day. [CNN]
Residents Say Federal Law Enforcement Harming DC
D.C. residents asked city leaders to end local police’s cooperation with federal agencies during a public hearing on Wednesday. Concerns about the collaboration peaked after a federal agent shot at a D.C. driver — and potentially covered it up. [DC News Now/City Cast DC 🎧]
The Nats Have a Hot New Manager
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager. He will be the youngest manager in MLB in over 50 years. He was previously a minor league manager at the Tampa Bay Rays organization. [MLB]
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What To Do
Friday, Oct. 31
- 🕺 80's Halloween Dance Party at Black Cat (14th St. Corridor)
- 👻 Children's Halloween Festival at the Woodridge Library
- 🎞️ “Twilight Zone” Marathon at the Chevy Chase Library
- 🍷 Halloween Natural Wine Party at Doubles (Park View)
- 🧟 Fright Fête at Lost City Books (Adams Morgan)
- 🧛 Film Screening: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Lincoln Theater (U St. Corridor)
- 🦇 Drag Bingo Halloween Party at Unconventional Diner (Mt. Vernon)
Saturday, Nov. 1
- 🍂 Fall Family Fun Day at the Brookland Arts Walk
- ✍️ D.C. Zinefest at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 💀 Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Wharf
- 🎉 Día de los Muertos Celebration at Haydee’s Restaurant (Mt. Pleasant)
- 💃 Sinister Séance Party at Ned’s Club (Downtown)
- 🌱 Weekend Weeders Volunteering at Tudor Place (Georgetown)
- 🐦 Local Film Screening: “Bird Walk” at the Cleveland Park Library
- 🎶 Halloween Concert at the Dupont Underground
- 🫦 Erotic Expo at Black Cat (14th St Corridor)
Sunday, Nov. 2
- 📗 Author Talk: Stephen Dubner “Freakonomics” at Sixth & I (Chinatown)
- 🎶 Tunes: Earth at DC9 (Shaw)
- 📄 Free DC Ward 3 Zine Folding at Circle Yoga (Chevy Chase)
- 🎭 “this body is a house” performance at the Rhizome (Takoma)
- 🎥 Film Screening: “Strangers On a Train” at the Cleveland Park Library
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🥯 Free bagels! Pop’s Bagels is celebrating their grand opening in Mt. Pleasant today with free bagels (one per person) and a live DJ.
👋 Lastly, welcome to our latest City Cast DC neighbor Jay N.! We love to see the ongoing support.
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