Happy Monday, DC!

November marks both Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day. You can celebrate the commemorative occasions in the DC-area this week at a museum, historic cemetery, or art gallery.

Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend

November 6-November 12

1. Adam Sandler. Comedian and actor Adam Sandler wrapped up a trek of live shows earlier this year, and has no plans to slow down. The movie star’s new “I Missed You Tour” is set to land in more than 20 arenas this fall with a stop at Capital One Arena this week; we recommend preparing for uncontrollable cheer (Thurs, $39+, Capital One Arena).
2. Rod Wave in concert. The 2023 tour of Florida rapper Rod Wave—known for his emotional hums and unglamorous songs—is an ode to the blues crooner’s new project Nostalgia. Although the album may repeat Wave’s familiar gloomy aesthetic, special guests Ari Lennox, G Herbo, and Toosii are sure to pick up the tempo and party vibe at this Capital One Arena performance (Sun, $95+, Capital One Arena).
3. Honoring Native Veterans. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day at the Smithsonian’s special Honoring Native Veterans event. The day features a presentation with the designer of the National Native American Veterans Memorial, a wreath-laying ceremony, postcard writing, a film screening, and other family activities (Sat, free, virtual, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian).
4. National Gallery Nights. “Indigenous Futures” is the theme of this month’s National Gallery Nights after-hours party. The evening fun includes curated activities based on the gallery’s recent “The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans” exhibition, and electro-soul music by Ya Tseen (Thurs, free, but walk-ins first come-first serve, National Gallery of Art).
5. The Winter’s Tale play. Folger Theatre’s revival of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is the…