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The D.C. area will be bustling this week with Howard University's homecoming, the Marine Corps Marathon and some favorite Halloween events including PumpkinPalooza and the 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade.

The Wizards home opener is Sunday, and there's another reason to be excited for the basketball season. For the first time in over 20 yaers, the NBA is back on NBC – and making its big debut on Peacock! Michael Jordan will be joining covearge for opening night on Tuesday.

Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.

WHAT TO DO IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Theater - “So Late Into the Night”:  Through Nov. 2, The Stacks @ Buzzard Point, $20-$50

PumpkinPalooza: Wed

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