Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
Oct 16, 2026
Get ready for a night of wild laughs, sharp humor, and electric energy at Cacti Comedy’s Prickly Pear—a Standup Comedy Showcase!
Downtown
The National Theatre
Oct 17, 2026
DON'T MISS THIS BRAND NEW MUSICAL EVENT!
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
A guided tour of the stars.
Capitol Hill
Historic Congressional Cemetery
Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery!
Warner Theatre
Kathy Griffin
Maryland
MGM National Harbor, The Casino
Eddie Griffin (18+ Event)
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
A moving new musical about embracing who you are and the life-saving power of art by one of contemporary musical theater’s most exciting voices Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, Cake Off).
Folger Shakespeare Library
Oct 20, 2026
Join Folger Poetry in honoring the legacy of former Folger Shakespeare Library Director O.B. Hardison, Jr. with acclaimed poet Cornelius Eady
