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
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
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
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
Divas & Death Saves is a Live Play Drag D&D show blending the structure of a traditional drag show with the thrill of High Fantasy Action!
Vue
May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day at The VUE
