Reminders for the Weekend
by Larry Janezich
Posted November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6
Congressional Cemetery – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Free
John Phillips Sousa Birthday Concert
Please join Congressional Cemetery and the Marine Band for a celebration of the life and legacy of John Philip Sousa. The Marine Band plays the music the “March King.”
Friday, November 6
Hill Center – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, $23
Scottish Fiddler Louise Bichan in Concert: All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky tunes, songs and tales from Scotland
“Come disguised in your best costume to fool the evil spirits and bring your most frighteningly carved neep (turnip) or pumpkin to win a prize.”
Go here to get tickets: https://bit.ly/4e67jCk
Friday November 6
Miracle Theater on Barracks Row – 7:00pm and Saturday November 7 at 2:00pm, $10
Film: Selma
In 1965 Selma, Alabama became the center for the struggle for suffrage for Blacks. Selma was the site of the historic march lead by Martin Luther King, Jr., part of the effort which led to the passage and signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
For tickets, go here: https://bit.ly/47RUJDe
Saturday, November 7
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop – 5:30-7:00 pm
Opening reception for the Exhibition: Capitol Hill Art League Celebrates “Nature’s Gifts.”
545 7th Street, SE.. The show will be open from November 7- December 4.
For information about the Art League: Website: https://www.caphillartleague.org
Saturday, November 7
10:00am until 3:00pm.
NE Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Northeast Library Used Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, in the lower level of the library. Northeast Library is located at 330 7th Street, NE.
Monday, November 9
Rally in Support of the National Historic Preservation Act
12:30pm to 2:00pm.
A national peaceful rally to protect Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. Martin Luther King III will be speaking at noon. St. Mark’s Church at 3rd and A Streets SE will be operating as a rest center for the rally attendees
Click here for more info: https://www.106strong.com/
