Reminders for The Weekend
by Larry Janezich
Posted October 9, 2026
Saturday, October 10
Capitol Hill Porch Fest
For the first time ever: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
A gathering of some 160 bands will play on some 50 porches in neighborhoods in Capitol Hill, Hill East, and Lincoln Park. (Rain date: October 11)
According to the website, the concentration is such that the length is walkable end-to-end in half an hour. The five Metro stations providing access are Union Station, Capitol South, Eastern Market, Potomac Avenue and Stadium–Armory. Click on the following link for a list of bands and porches and tap a porch number to see what’s playing and when: https://www.capitolhillporchfest.com/
Saturday, October 10
Book Sale at NE Library
The Friends of the Southeast Library (FOSEL) and the Friends of the Northeast Library (FONEL) will hold a book sale this Saturday, October 10, at the Northeast Library. 7th and Maryland Avenues NE.
In general, we have new and mostly used books of all types, including children’s books, fiction, best sellers, non-fiction, cookbooks mysteries, science, science fiction, romance, religion, history, biography, self-help, classics, travel, etc. Our inventory varies widely from sale to sale.
Most hardbacks and paperbacks are two dollars each. Coffee table books, some cookbooks, special items, and some larger books are more. Mass market paperbacks are a quarter!
Proceeds benefit local libraries, especially the Southeast Library, the Northeast Library, and the DC Library.
The Friends of SE Library need donated books so FOSEL can resume its near monthly book sales at SE Library.
If you have books to donate, we will take them during the sale. Otherwise, please donate at SE Library during regular business hours by leaving books in the donation bin on the ground floor of SE Library (South Carolina Avenue entrance). Ask the staff for help finding the bin.
Saturday, October 10
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery – at 5:00pm
CC’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time.
All proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.
Price:$40
Time: 5:00pm
Registration ends October 10, 2026 at 4:59pm
Go here: Congressional Cemetery Dead Man’s Run https://bit.ly/4yy43I1
Sunday, October 11
Congressional Cemetery American Indian Tour from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Congressional Cemetery serves as the final resting place for many American Indian leaders, diplomats, and delegates who died in the nation’s capital. Representing sovereign nations, they traveled to Washington to negotiate treaties, advocate for restitution, or represent their communities in some other way. Their legacies offer insight into the evolution of U.S. government policy and the treatment of American Indians in the nineteenth century. Congressional Cemetery Executive Director Mark Hudson will provide context for these policies before embarking on a tour of gravesites dedicated to honoring these individuals and sharing their stories.
Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths.
The event is rain or shine. The program will begin at the cemetery chapel, and the tour will go across the cemetery grounds.
Purchase tickets here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/american-indian-tour-2026
