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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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Dupont Circle

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

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Feb

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2023

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Feb

03

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Portland Trailblazers

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Feb

04

2023

Downtown

Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Walking Tour

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Feb

06

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Cleavland Cavaliers

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Feb

07

2023

U Street

Samia - Honey Tour with Tommy Lefroy

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Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

Jazz Night

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Feb

08

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

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Feb

03

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Feb

11

2023

Virginia

Valentine's Day Dinner

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Feb

11

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers

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Feb

14

2023

Downtown

Valentine's with Wil Sylvince

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Mar

02

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors

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Mar

06

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

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Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.

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Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC

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The Quiltmaker's Daughter artwork by CURTIS WOODY

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Enjoy an array of events including new plays, museum exhibits, concerts and celebrations in honor of Black History Month.

Promo for 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater'

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The District's Capital One Arena is home to the 2018 Stanley Cup Cha...

@jaredross2 - Ice Skating Proposal on National Mall

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Celebrate the romantic holiday in the nation's capital

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Capital One Arena plays host to one of the National Basketball Assoc...

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Upcoming Events

Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Ivy City

Latin Nights at Throw Social DC

Now - Jan 30, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jan 30, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Downtown

Haunted Pub Crawl

Now - Feb 02, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

The Lifespan of a Fact

Now - Feb 25, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

Breakfast Tour

Now - Apr 07, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Maryland

Family Sunrise Tour

Now - Feb 01, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

Now - Jan 02, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Petworth

Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

Now - Oct 18, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

Now - Apr 07, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Maryland

Dolphin Training Session

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

Speakeasy Bar Hunt

Now - Apr 07, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

Downtown

Pete Lee

Now - Feb 04, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

Capitol Hill

Not an Ostrich: & Other Images from America's Library

Now - Dec 21, 2024

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Feb

03

2023

U Street

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Joe Herlter & The Rainbow Seekers

Now - Feb 03, 2023

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Feb

03

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

Now - Feb 02, 2025

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Feb

03

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

C. S. Lewis's Horse and His Boy Live Onstage

Now - Mar 03, 2023

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Family

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

03

2023

Alma Thomas: Everything is Beautiful - A Citywide Celebration

Feb

03

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

Feb

03

2023

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

03

2023

Dupont Circle

Speakeasy Bar Hunt

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Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Feb

03

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

03

2023

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

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Brand-new exhibits, outdoor activities & so much more

03

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

03

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

03

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

03

Washington Wizards vs Portland Trailblazers

04

Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Walking Tour

06

Washington Wizards vs Cleavland Cavaliers

07

Samia - Honey Tour with Tommy Lefroy

03

Jazz Night

08

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

03

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

11

Valentine's Day Dinner

11

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers

14

Valentine's with Wil Sylvince

02

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors

06

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

Here's what's going on in Washington, DC

What's Coming Soon

Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Washington, DC

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Washington, DC

50+ Things to Do This February in Washington, DC

Exciting Events & Festivals

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Capital City Go-Go Basketball Game

Upcoming Events

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Writing Hour

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Open Studio Workshops

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Open Studio Fridays

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