Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 14, 2026
Join WETA and President Lincoln's Cottage
National Mall
National Museum of American History
May 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
May 14, 2026 - May 11, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
U Street
Blue Fern Travel Food Tours
May 14, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027
Experience the perfect fusion of Black Broadways jazz heritage, Michelin Star cuisine, and expertly crafted cocktails
Hard Rock Cafe
Championz Gin Tasti
Capitol Hill
Library of Congress
Live! At the Library: "A Writing Marriage" by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos
Foggy Bottom
Arts Club of Washington
In the Writers Studio: the Critic. Eric Weiner hosts an evening featuring Holly Smith, Michael Dirda, Ron Charles, and Sean Murphy.
Penn Social
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC.
