Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Experience the Shark Catwalk!
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Now - May 06, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Now - May 10, 2026
stand-up from Joe Clair, Dominique and Tony Woods
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
Upper Northwest
Zenith Gallery
Now - May 30, 2026
Exhibition, and Reception
Capitol Hill
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Spirit of '76 Special Exhibition
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
Now - Dec 31, 2026
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.