Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
May 13, 2026
Civil War Roundtable of DC
National Mall
National Museum of American History
May 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 14, 2026
Join WETA and President Lincoln's Cottage
May 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Hard Rock Cafe
Championz Gin Tasti
Capitol Hill
Library of Congress
Live! At the Library: "A Writing Marriage" by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos
Foggy Bottom
Arts Club of Washington
In the Writers Studio: the Critic. Eric Weiner hosts an evening featuring Holly Smith, Michael Dirda, Ron Charles, and Sean Murphy.
Penn Social
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC.
