Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
May 14, 2026
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC.
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
A DC Improv debut
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Stand-up and crowd work
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Indulge in Virginia's Finest Wines at Mount Vernon's Spring Wine Festival
National Mall
May 17, 2026
A National Moment of Reflection on the Mall
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
