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Things to Do This Month

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Events Calendar

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for March 28-30

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...


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National Mall

The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary P...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Apr 06, 2025

Revolution in ʼ70s Documentary Photography

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Mar

25

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Jul 06, 2025

Art for Social Justice Across Borders

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Mar

25

2025

Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Now - Mar 31, 2025

Enjoy a bouncy story time filled with rhymes, books and activities

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Mar

25

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

March Maddness

Hard Rock Cafe

Now - Apr 07, 2025

Watch the tournament here!

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Mar

26

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Mar 25, 2027

Stand-Up Comedy Shows Produced by CatFish Comedy, the funniest comedy show production in Washington DC.

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Mar

26

2025

Capitol Hill

Orchids: Masters of Deception

United States Botanic Garden

Now - Apr 27, 2025

29th annual orchid show

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Mar

26

2025

National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

United States Institute of Peace

Now - May 30, 2025

Visit the "War and Peace Corner" of our nation's capital

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Mar

26

2025

Downtown

Janet Echelman’s 1.8 Renwick

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Now - Mar 30, 2025

Colorful fiber and lighting installation

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