Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
National Mall
May 17, 2026
A National Moment of Reflection on the Mall
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
Asian Festival on Main
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 18, 2026
Get expert preservation insight as you help restore the historic buildings at President Lincoln’s Cottage!
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
May 19, 2026
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading at the Folger
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
May 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Simon Godwin directs Wendell Pierce in Shakespeare's Towering Tragedy
May 20, 2026
Join us for a moderated discussion with author Tom Zoellner about his latest book, "The Road Was Full Of Thorns".
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
The spring edition of DC's pun competition
May 21, 2026 - May 25, 2026
DC Improv debut
