Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Mount Vernon Square
Over/Under Rooftop Sports Bar
May 12, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026
Over Under's scotch nights
Virginia
Signature Theatre
May 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartzs (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Downtown
May 12, 2026
Dr. Emily Sneff: When the Declaration of Independence Was News
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
Professor Welt will look at the relationship between bad dreams and celebrated innovations and creative accomplishments.
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Explore the way that national commemorations help to clarify, crystalize and accelerate emergent trends in historical engagement.
Foggy Bottom
Arts Club of Washington
First Draft Reading supporting the future of American theater
May 13, 2026
Explore the art collection and learn about different kinds of art.
