Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Virginia
May 03, 2026
Marine Band at NOVA
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
May 06, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
A fiercely intelligent and emotionally charged exploration of humanity.
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
May 09, 2026 - May 10, 2026
An English Garden
Maryland
Strathmore
May 09, 2026
The Intersection Series pairs artists with contrasting viewpoints, bringing their distinct perspectives together in the Mansion Galleries.
Downtown
Vue
May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day at The VUE
Anacostia
CareFirst Arena
It's the Mother's Day Celebration...Soul of Gospel!
Signature Theatre
May 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
May 12, 2026
Explore the way that national commemorations help to clarify, crystalize and accelerate emergent trends in historical engagement.
