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National Capital BBQ Battle

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One of the largest food and music festivals in the country, featuring top BBQ chefs, live entertainment and family-friendly fun.
The country’s best pitmasters will descend on DC to show off their unique flavors and cooking techniques for discerning judges.

With 100+ free food samples, music and endless entertainment, you’ll discover all your new favorite flavors. Bring the whole family (kids under 12 are FREE!) for a BBQ experience in our nation’s capital you won’t soon forget.

DC/DOX Film Festival

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DC/DOX slate features 94 films including 59 features and 35 shorts from 25 countries, with 12 World Premieres, an International Premiere, two North American Premieres, and two US Premieres. The films highlight the remarkable breadth and artistry of documentary storytelling today.

Majic Wednesdays

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Mayor Muriel Bowser, Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) and Radio One’s Majic 102.3/92.7 present Majic Wednesdays. 

This event is a free, summer concert series weekly event highlights the rich vibes of Sycamore & Oak in Washington, DC and features the best R&B, Go-Go and Jazz bands in the area. 

Experience live performances, great music and community vibes every week this summer.

Host: Vic Jagger of Majic 102.3/92.7

DJs: DJ Rico and DJ Face of Majic 102.3/92.7

LightReel Film Festival

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DC’s Largest BIPOC Film Festival Returns. official selection for the 6th Annual LightReel Film Festival! This year’s lineup features 82 dynamic films—20 features and 60 shorts—representing bold voices from 15 countries. With a World Premiere and two DC Premieres, the slate celebrates the power and diversity of BIPOC storytelling across genres, cultures, and generations. In addition, 11 original screenplays compete for the festival’s prestigious Black Butterfly Award, highlighting the next wave of visionary writers shaping the future of cinema.

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Free Family Day - 11/2/2026

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The National Geographic Museum of Exploration's all-day screening of Disney & Rolex's new National Geographic show Africa Earth's Wild Home on Monday, November 2nd from 9:30am-4:30pm. Free with code SCREENINGS112.

 

Nat Geo's Free Family Day 11/2/2026

OCTFME RECOGNIZES REMON HENES AS THE OCTOBER 2026 FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH

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(Washington, DC) – The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) proudly recognizes Remon Henes as the October 2026 Filmmaker of the Month. Henes is an Egyptian American filmmaker, creative producer, visual storyteller, and graduate of the 202Creates Residency Program.

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