The musicians talk balancing friendship and work, audience and artist boundaries, and all things spooky before headlining District Fray’s Cult Classic Halloween Party.
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SPOOKY SEASON IN THE DISTRICT. My team has been looking forward to our combined October // November issue all year, a deep dive into all things fall. From cool weather style tips courtesy of Knot Standard Sales Director Emily Blumberh to 150+ haunted adventures, autumn escapes, weekend getaways and more, we’ve built our readers a stacked guide to fall in the District. And with our spooky issue comes We Are The Weirdos, Mister: District Fray’s Cult Classic Halloween Party on Halloween night at Dock 5. I’ve been dreaming of throwing this party for years, a nod to some of the most iconic films and music from the ‘80s and ‘90s — all with a spooky theme. Our cover subjects, The Legwarmers frontwoman Cathy DiToro and indie artist Cat Janice, will headline the party with a full cover band. We’re collaborating with Disco Mary Collective to create Instaworthy cult classic-inspired installations, plus a spooky vendor market, tarot circle, costume contest and interactive activations, pop-up performances and photo ops from “Beetlejuice,” “The Craft,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and other campy favorites. Register at bit.ly/wearetheweirdosmister, and in the meantime, we hope you enjoy our autumn rundown in the pages that follow. From the creepy to the cozy, we’ve got you covered.
Monica Alford
Editor-in-Chief
FEATURES
D.C. Fashionista Emily Blumberh Shares Fall Style Tips + Closet Curation
In this month’s issue, we introduce Blumberh who will be your fashion guide every season on the latest style. Read on for her ideas on shopping the perfect fall wardrobe.
10 Incredible Fall Cocktails in D.C.
Celebrate spooky month with these 10 unique cocktails available around the D.C. area.
EAT
Food for Thought: Ketchup Confessions
Every month, we ask three D.C. chefs and hospitality pros for their tips and tricks on essential ingredients and unsung tools of the trade.
D.C.’s Ghostburger Serves a Visual Feast this Fall
We chatted with Ghostburger’s co-founder Kelly Phillips about what makes each dish unique and delicious.
DRINK
Derek Brown on Mindful Drinking, Healthy Hobbies + D.C.’s Creativity
We are grateful for the people who make District Fray possible, so we’re highlighting them in our Members Only series.
Find Your Favorite Meadery in D.C.
Looking to check out a meadery? These meaderies take us through what makes mead a versatile beverage and why it’s our area’s most underrated drink.
CULTURE
10 Halloween Movies That Totally Aren’t Scary
This nontraditional list of scary-but-not-actual-horror films will have you on the edge of your seat — or jumping out of it — this Halloween season.
Get in the Halloween Mood With These Eerie Plays Around the DMV
Lean into the dark arts and check out some performances in live theatre this October.
“Macbeth in Stride” Combines Rock with a Reimagining of Shakespeare’s Classic
Whitney White’s new rock ‘n’ roll musical “Macbeth in Stride” re-examines Lady M’s aspirations.
CULTURE
Fostering Creative Community Through Film with 4421 Productions
Bisagna Suh and Nabil Abdulkadir of 4421 Productions discuss the city’s film and creative culture, and what continues to inspire them as filmmakers in D.C.
Coming to a Haus Near You: “The Bambi Show”
Bambi of the Haus of Bambi is back with a monthly celebration of all things queer art and more.
LIFE
4 Quick + Affordable Weekend Getaways from D.C.
Escape the drab fall weather and take advantage of low hotel and airline rates with these gorgeous getaways.
Metaphysical Shops and Experiences in D.C.
Get into all things witchy and beyond with goodies from these supernatural stores.
The Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Baltimore
From Poe-centric events to sinister spots throughout the city, we have all the recs for the perfect Halloween-themed day trip to Baltimore.
PLAY
24 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in D.C.
The year’s spookiest season has officially begun. From haunted houses to bone-chilling ghost tours and sinister soirees, we’ve rounded up the best festivities to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Top Things to Do in the Fall in D.C.
District Fray has broken down all of the things to do this fall in D.C., sorted by date and activity. Choose from picking pumpkins to shopping autumn markets to apple picking and more.
Events Manager Kayla Marsh Shares Her Favorite Ways to Unwind in D.C.
We love our DC Fray players, so we’re highlighting them in our Players’ Club series.
PLAY
Scare Yourself Smart: October 2023 Crossword
Scare yourself smart. This ghoulishly fun puzzle is here to challenge your brains – assuming you’re not a zombie and still have one of those! Happy hunting.
Calling All Caps Fans: The Upcoming Season Offers Unique Game Experiences
The Washington Capitals season debuts with a new pregame music series, more than 20 theme nights and 16 all-fan giveaways.
Get Inspired by These 9 Out-of-the-Box Halloween Costume Ideas
From cheeky internet puns to character crossovers you didn’t see coming, we’ve got you covered for costumes this year.
