“Hadestown” on Tour
“Hadestown,” the sensational musical recounting the tragic tale of Orpheus and Eurydice alongside the fated love of Hades and Persephone, wraps up in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Catch it at the National Theatre, with several shows between Friday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 23. Musical theater-lovers and mythology fans alike are sure to revel in this haunting underworld experience.
Georgetown Rangila
The 31st annual Georgetown Rangila performance will take place this Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22 in Gaston Hall. The show celebrates South Asian dance and partners with South Asian charities — this year, Rangila has partnered with the Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh, a charity that provides healthcare in rural Bangladesh. Tickets are available online.
Downtown D.C. Holiday Market
It isn’t a D.C. holiday season without the numerous holiday markets that pop up across the city. The Downtown D.C. Holiday Market on F Street NW opens Friday, Nov. 21, and lasts until Tuesday, Dec. 23. This market, which features over 100 local vendors selling everything from food and jewelry to home decor and clothing, is the perfect place to get ahead on holiday shopping.
The Hoya’s 105-Year Anniversary Gala
Love reading The Hoya? Come celebrate the paper’s 105-year anniversary this Saturday, Nov. 22 at 9 p.m. at the Planet Word Museum. With a passed hors d’oeuvres reception and a keynote speech by The Hoya graduate and current ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers (COL ’00, MA ’03), this black tie-optional gala is the perfect way to honor The Hoya’s history and celebrate another semester in the books. Tickets for Georgetown students are available here.
