Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2025
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Oct 15, 2025
NMWA’s monthly after-hours event celebrates the opening of a solo show by Tawny Chatmon and storytelling of all kinds
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Presented by Margaret Cho
Maryland
Strathmore
Ben Folds with Lindsey Kraft
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
Five shows with the crowd work master
Oct 16, 2025
Learn about contemporary art with NMWA and Art21.
Gipsy Kings to Ignite Stages with Flamenco Fusion: Get Your Tickets Now
Oct 17, 2025
A Musical Journey Through Bluegrass, Classical, and Jazz
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Oct 18, 2025 - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition