D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Oktoberfest is over, and beer fans are leaving behind crisp German lagers and sweet pumpkin ales in favor of dark, strong beers perfect for keeping a body warm on a cold autumn or winter night. Get a taste of the season at Rustico's Novemberfest in Alexandria, where dozens of taps will be pouring Christmas ales from St. Bernardus and Great Lakes, the rich, new Belgian-style quadruple from DC Brau, and a 2010-vintage keg of Dogfish Head's high-octane Olde School Barleywine. (Just remember to bundle up, as the festival is held in Rustico's parking lot.) The $15 admission includes a souvenir mug and 10 food and drink tickets; most beers will cost three to four tickets for a tasting pour, and six to eight for a full-size glass. Additional tickets will be on sale at the festival for $1 each.

When trance fans dream, it might look something like tonight's lineup at Echostage: Globetrotting DJs Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz will be spinning back-to-back for seven straight hours, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Both of these gifted remixers have sold out Glow on their own, so expectations are sky-high.

Kids can learn about the moon through demonstrations and activities as part of the center's monthly Super Science Saturday program.

If you see a lot of sketchy mustaches in the next few days, it’s because we’re in the early stages of Movember, a month-long event during which men grow mustaches to raise money for (and awareness about) male cancer. You’ll probably spot more than a few on H Street on Saturday, as the H Street Movemberfest offers food and drink specials at 14 establishments with the purchase of a special Movember wristband. From 1 to 9 p.m., you can get $3 beers at H Street Country Club; $4 drafts at the Argonaut; 10 percent off everything at the Argonaut, Queen Vic or Shawafel; and 30 percent off meals at Inspire BBQ. (There’s an afterparty at the Rock & Roll Hotel with $3 beers beginning at 9 p.m.) All money raised goes directly to Livestrong and the Prostate Cancer Foundation; buy tickets in advance and you’ll be entered into a raffle for prizes from local merchants.

See those little cars of questionable quality, the Trabants, on display and on the streets en masse. The cars are sometimes described as a symbol of the fall of Communism, thanks to their prominence in Cold War-era East Germany. There will also be German music, experts happy to talk shop about the cars and films that reveal the East German secret police's techniques.

Need a punk-rock onesie? Recycled art? Hipster clothes or plush monsters? Then don't miss one of the city's most popular street art fairs, which moves from its usual spot in Adams Morgan to the parking lot of the brand new Union Market this year.

The Washington Revels alums perform a family-friendly concert of folksy music to help the Revels kick off their latest season. Best for ages 3 to 8.

The choir, the Washington Cornett and the Sackbutt Ensemble perform sacred works.

Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev is perhaps best known for his kid-friendly work "Peter and the Wolf," which aimed to introduce children to different instruments and their sounds. For this concert, Victoria Gau conducts the National Philharmonic, pianist Brian Ganz, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor and the National Philharmonic Chorale in Prokofiev's other works including "Alexander Nevsky Suite," "Lieutenant Kije Suite" and Piano Concerto No. 3.

Set during World War I, the play follows an English boy's quest to reunite with his horse that was sold to the cavalry. At the Opera House.

Local museum shops offer some of the coolest gifts imaginable all year round, but it's hard to make time to visit them all. That's the beauty of the Museum Shop Around: The gift shops from 18 local museums, including National Geographic, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the kid-friendly Imagination Stage, bring their favorite wares to the Mansion at Strathmore. There's a lot to see, but admission is good for all four days.

The lives of people who called eastern Kazakhstan home in the 6th through the 1st century B.C. are explored through their art.

If you didn't get to take the family on a European vacation this summer, here's a much more wallet-friendly option. The month-long schedule is a surge of free film screenings, music, storytelling and workshops performed by artists from 27 European countries. Your little ones will have a blast learning Irish dance steps, experiencing Spanish folklore and cooking Italian food.

Half-life-size marionettes bring the children's classic to life. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.

Seven-course meal featuring white truffles of the Piedmont region of Italy.

The FSGW hosts Sunday family dances.

At the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Waltz lesson at 7.

If you didn't get to take the family on a European vacation this summer, here's a much more wallet-friendly option. The month-long schedule is a surge of free film screenings, music, storytelling and workshops performed by artists from 27 European countries. Your little ones will have a blast learning Irish dance steps, experiencing Spanish folklore and cooking Italian food.

Thanks to iPhones, Instagram and other 21st-century trappings, we all fancy ourselves as photographers these days. But viewing the exhibitions at this annual showcase might be a humbling experience. Some of the best photographers from around the world compete to win sizable cash prizes, and their works are displayed at venues around the city. Some of those same photographers teach seminars throughout the week on the industry, photojournalism and other useful info for budding photo enthusiasts.

An exhibit of mobile and cell phone photography.

A jury selects just a few of MICA's faculty to showcase their work in this exhibition. The exhibit highlights the faculty's diversity in content, medium and style.

The Washington Stage Guild presents the original version of George Bernard Shaw's play, which is more commonly known in its musical version: "My Fair Lady.". At the Undercroft Theatre.

Hungarian animated feature about a little fox who is adopted by his uncle after his family dies at the hand of a hunter.

Steve LaRocque's one-man show examines Pyle's reporting during World War II.

Five-course meal featuring Hall Wines.

Fundraiser for FreshFarm Markets features a live auction and five-course dinner with regional food and wine selected by local chefs and sommeliers.

If you didn't get to take the family on a European vacation this summer, here's a much more wallet-friendly option. The month-long schedule is a surge of free film screenings, music, storytelling and workshops performed by artists from 27 European countries. Your little ones will have a blast learning Irish dance steps, experiencing Spanish folklore and cooking Italian food.

The company presents two shows: a ballet adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" by Helgi Tomasson and a mixed-repertory program consisting of "Trio," set to Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir de Florence"; "RakU," a story of love and separation set to an original score by Shinji Eshima; and "Number Nine," featuring 24 dancers and set to a score by Michael Torke. At the Opera House.

Thanks to iPhones, Instagram and other 21st-century trappings, we all fancy ourselves as photographers these days. But viewing the exhibitions at this annual showcase might be a humbling experience. Some of the best photographers from around the world compete to win sizable cash prizes, and their works are displayed at venues around the city. Some of those same photographers teach seminars throughout the week on the industry, photojournalism and other useful info for budding photo enthusiasts.

A jury selects just a few of MICA's faculty to showcase their work in this exhibition. The exhibit highlights the faculty's diversity in content, medium and style.

The Washington Stage Guild presents the original version of George Bernard Shaw's play, which is more commonly known in its musical version: "My Fair Lady.". At the Undercroft Theatre.

An exhibit of mobile and cell phone photography.

Daniel Raven-Ellison discusses his own interpretation of geography.

Featuring classical and modern works for harp. At the Brucker Hall.

Burger performs works inspired by the seasons.

Thanks to iPhones, Instagram and other 21st-century trappings, we all fancy ourselves as photographers these days. But viewing the exhibitions at this annual showcase might be a humbling experience. Some of the best photographers from around the world compete to win sizable cash prizes, and their works are displayed at venues around the city. Some of those same photographers teach seminars throughout the week on the industry, photojournalism and other useful info for budding photo enthusiasts.

A jury selects just a few of MICA's faculty to showcase their work in this exhibition. The exhibit highlights the faculty's diversity in content, medium and style.

The Washington Stage Guild presents the original version of George Bernard Shaw's play, which is more commonly known in its musical version: "My Fair Lady.". At the Undercroft Theatre.

An exhibit of mobile and cell phone photography.

Now in its 25th year, this popular festival highlights the best of current European films. This year, there are more than 40 films to choose from, including multiple award-winners. Highlights include Germany's Oscar selection, "Barbara," "Hyde Park on Hudson," a comedy that stars Bill Murray as FDR, and the Cannes Grand Prix winner "Reality."

At the Francis Scott Key Auditorium.

A presentation by Maria Mazzenga, a recorded composition by Joseph A. Santo and more.

A former Washington Post reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will discuss "My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop" which he contributed to

Will discuss his work and travels. Moderated by NG Traveler editor Don George.

Jazz saxophonist Tia Fuller plays songs from her newest album, "Angelic Warrior."

A surprisingly cohesive album for an unexpected coalition of Washington's punk and pop-rock tribes.

The trio will perform their upbeat pop music with a space twist. Best for age 5 and older.

Half-life-size marionettes bring the children's classic to life. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.

The company presents two shows: a ballet adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" by Helgi Tomasson and a mixed-repertory program consisting of "Trio," set to Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir de Florence"; "RakU," a story of love and separation set to an original score by Shinji Eshima; and "Number Nine," featuring 24 dancers and set to a score by Michael Torke. At the Opera House.

A boy travels to the moon rather than going to sleep at bedtime in this German puppet show.

Thanks to iPhones, Instagram and other 21st-century trappings, we all fancy ourselves as photographers these days. But viewing the exhibitions at this annual showcase might be a humbling experience. Some of the best photographers from around the world compete to win sizable cash prizes, and their works are displayed at venues around the city. Some of those same photographers teach seminars throughout the week on the industry, photojournalism and other useful info for budding photo enthusiasts.

An exhibit of mobile and cell phone photography.

The Washington Stage Guild presents the original version of George Bernard Shaw's play, which is more commonly known in its musical version: "My Fair Lady.". At the Undercroft Theatre.