Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
National Mall
Jun 06, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Jun 09, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026
Playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent stars in How Shakespeare Saved My Life at the Folger
Penn Social
Jun 11, 2026
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC
Maryland
Strathmore
Three-time Grammy winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer, and visual artist known for her rich contralto voice, captivating storytelling, and genre-defying style that bridges jazz, baroque, folkloric music, vaudeville, and the blues.
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Jun 12, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026
Their Friendship. Their Story. Their Legacy.
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Stand-up in downtown DC
Virginia
Sails on the Potomac: Alexandria Commemorates America’s 250th
