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
Cafe Riggs
May 11, 2026 - May 01, 2028
Martini Mondays
Georgetown
River Club
Cheers to Happy Hour: Sip & Savor Daily Delights
Penn Social
May 11, 2026
Join Brittany Warman, a folklorist who has earned a devoted following among Profs and Pints fans, as she explores the darker side of Irish fairylore.
Wunder Garten
May 11, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026
Monday Night Trivia at Wundegarten
Virginia
Signature Theatre
May 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartzs (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Downtown
The National Theatre
May 12, 2026 - May 24, 2026
THE PARTYS ROARING IN D.C.!
May 12, 2026
Dr. Emily Sneff: When the Declaration of Independence Was News
Professor Welt will look at the relationship between bad dreams and celebrated innovations and creative accomplishments.
