Our end-of-the-week picks for March 13-15, 2026
We've gathered up some fun things to do in DC this weekend. You can also read what else is going on during the week and throughout the month.
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Friday
Awesome Con
DC’s Convention Center turns into a massive celebration of geek culture during Awesome Con. More than 70,000 fans will be able to see their favorite stars from comics, films, TV, toys and games throughout Awesome Con, a three-day festival that is Washington, DC’s own Comic Con. Expect plenty of costumed attendees and an array of activities to enjoy during one of the city’s most vibrant annual events.
Tickets
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Effervescence Collective
Effervescence Collective presents run for the hills
At DC's Dance Place, Effervescence Collective showcases multiple original dance compositions that focus on a range of topics, from growth and nostalgia to memory and belonging. Director Faith Rokowski anchors the program with a piece about collective anxiety, the uncanny and attachment. Two additional works from Rebecca Scruggs and Rachael Alexandra further explore these unified themes.
Tickets
Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Pink Tie Party
Held in iconic Union Station, the Pink Tie Party whisks guests away to the unforgettable world of DC’s cherry blossoms. Presented by Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine, with support from ANA, All Nippon Airways, the 2026 Pink Tie Party invites you to celebrate "The Art of Fashion". Attendees can step into the creative process and engage with the inspiration, designers and craftsmanship that bring fashion collections to life. Exclusive fashion and beauty items, one-of-a-kind DC packages, luxury hotels, top restaurants, travel experiences, wine and spirits will be featured in the Benefit Auction—all in support of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s mission. Food, fashion and fun will intertwine for a memorable and joyful evening. Guests flaunt their best pink and floral attire as they walk through themed halls and enjoy carefully curated food and cocktails from local DC-area restaurants.
7-11 p.m. | More Information
Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Women’s Basketball Championship
Kick off March Madness with the CAA Championships at CareFirst Arena in Congress Heights. You can enjoy the women’s tournament across the entire weekend, making for consecutive days of high-stakes college basketball. The winner of the competition is granted an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament.
CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Drive SE, Washington, DC 20032
Folger Theatre
As You Like It
One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies is reimagined by Folger Theatre’s Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels. The story concerns Rosalind and her cousin, Celia, who are forced to leave the “court” and in turn explore the vast forest of Arden, where adventure awaits. The setting conjures love for DC, and the production takes care to showcase the city as a place of redemption, resilience and community.
Tickets
Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Saturday
Camouflage: Designed to Deceive
The International Spy Museum’s new self-guided experience takes visitors through the fascinating history of camouflage and its many connections to espionage. Trace camouflage from its natural origins to its application to covert operations. In the form of real stories, artifacts and immersive media, the exhibition will show how animals, soldiers and spies have employed the strategy of hiding in plain sight.
Hours & Admission
International Spy Museum, 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection
This exhibition illustrates women artists’ vital role in abstraction, showcasing work by some of the most important artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Drawn entirely from the contemporary art collection of Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg, the exhibition considers historical contributions, formal and material breakthroughs and intergenerational relationships among women artists over the last eight decades. It brings together over 70 pieces in all kinds of media, juxtaposing current work with its historical antecedents.
Hours & Admission
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Signature Theatre Company
Safety Not Guaranteed
Based on the film of the same name, this Signature Theatre Company production mixes indie rock with imagination into an unforgettable time traveling adventure. Journalist Darius sees a classified ad requesting “someone to go back in time with me” and agrees to go along for the ride. She gets in over her head very quickly.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
1776
The story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is transformed into a vibrant musical as the country’s beginnings are brought to blazing life inside the historic Ford's Theatre.
Tickets
Ford's Theatre, 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
The National Theatre
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
One of the most iconic duos in the history of popular music receives elaborate musical tribute at the National Theatre this March. The concert-style show depicts the journey of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel to superstardom and their eventual split in 1970. The shows climaxes with their famous reunion concert in Central Park in 1981. A full live band will perform hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.
Tickets
The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Sunday
National Gallery of Art
Celebrating American Art
The National Gallery of Art commemorates 250 years of America with a wide-ranging program that encompasses special installations and exhibitions that grapple with ideas at the heart of American stories vividly told through art. The series begins with Celebrating American Art, which includes iconic works and showcases how artists reckoned with the American story from the colonial to the 20th century.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20560
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Nick Cave: Mammoth
Internationally renowned artist Nick Cave uses surrealism, real-life experiences, raw materials and an unceasing creative intensity to create works that speak to race, gender, identity and history in America. This new installation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum explores the entanglement of land and race in the national consciousness.
11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Free Admission
Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004
Shakespeare Theatre Company
On Beckett – Final Weekend
Bill Irwin is both a Tony Award-winning actor and a master clown. When he steps on the stage at Klein Theatre, he’ll explore both the comedy and tragedy of the essential work of Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett. The one-man show features physical and verbal comedy that makes Beckett’s writings accessible to all.
Tickets
Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Places to Stay
Need some inspiration for a place to stay in between events? Washington, DC is filled with a multitude of hotels to fit your needs. Whether you are looking for that specialty boutique hotel or booking at your favorite hotel brand, Washington, DC's booking engine has it all. Find your stay today!
Do you know where you’ll be dining pre- or post-event? From pop-up restaurants to award-winning hot spots to laid-back food halls, our DC food guide is perfect for helping you plan a more memorable experience.
