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You can find amazing events all year long in Washington, DC. Explore everything that’s going on, from annual festivals and holiday celebrations to new museum exhibits, concerts and so much more.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

SIX: THE MUSICAL Premieres at The National Theatre DC

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National Mall

Ase: Afro Frequencies

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13

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Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Foggy Bottom

Shear Madness

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Aug

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Southwest & The Wharf

Dockside Tours

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Georgetown

Georgetown C+O Canal Boat Tours

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Aug

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National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

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Aug

16

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Virginia

The Color Purple

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Aug

16

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Georgetown

Georgetown Sunset Cinema

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Aug

17

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Rock the Dock at The Wharf

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Aug

13

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Southwest & The Wharf

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf

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Sep

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Southwest & The Wharf

Labor Day Sail

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Sep

06

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White House History Live: Watergate and the White House

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17

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Maryland

Outlaw Music Festival

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Can't-Miss Summer Events & Festivals in Washington, DC

Summer in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-friendly festivals featuring everything from jazz music to the wonders of barbecue.

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60+ Things to Do This August in Washington, DC

Summer continues in the nation’s capital with exciting events, including Citi Open, Hamilton at the Kennedy Center, DC JazzFest and more.

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Exciting Events & Festivals

Blue Man Group
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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Aug. 15-18, 2022

Citi Open Tennis Tournament Action Shot
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5 Reasons to Attend the Citi Open This Summer in Washington, DC

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What You Need to Know About Summer Restaurant Week 2022

Washington, DC’s biannual celebration of its dining scene runs from ...

DC Skyline at Dusk
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DC Water Taxi on River
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Aug

11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

11

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National Mall

Monuments at Night: Travel Photography Safari

Now - Dec 10, 2022

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Aug

11

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Dupont Circle

First Friday Dupont

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

13

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Petworth

Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

Now - Oct 18, 2023

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13

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Animals, Collected

Now - Dec 31, 2022

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Upper Northwest

The Washington Ballet Online & On Demand Classes

Now - Jun 21, 2023

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13

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National Mall

Monuments Memorials: Travel Photography Safari

Now - Dec 29, 2022

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13

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Maryland

Dolphin Training Session

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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Aug

13

2022

Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at the Mayflower

Now - Aug 20, 2022

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Aug

13

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National Mall

Art in Industry

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Aug

13

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Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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13

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Gun Violence Memorial Project

Now - Sep 25, 2022

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13

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Maryland

Cinderella Puppet Show

Now - Aug 28, 2022

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13

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Justice is Beauty: The Work of MASS Design Group

Now - Sep 25, 2022

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13

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Virginia

Tour George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill

Now - Oct 30, 2022

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13

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Maryland

Family Sunrise Tour

Now - Nov 30, 2022

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Aug

13

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Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

Now - Aug 12, 2024

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Southwest & The Wharf

Let's Skate DC at The Wharf

Now - Aug 14, 2022

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Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Aug

13

2022

National Mall
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Aug

13

2022

Foggy Bottom
Pickleball in the Spritz Garden

Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Play Work Build

Museum

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Aug

13

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Writing Hour

Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Workshops

Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Aug

13

2022

National Mall
Girlhood (It's Complicated)

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Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Writing Hour

Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Workshops

Aug

13

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Aug

13

2022

Dupont Circle
First Friday Dupont
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