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Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Now - Mar 05, 2025

A weekly jazz night with Blue Dot Jazz Troupe

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Feb

07

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Feb 04, 2027

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

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Feb

07

2025

National Mall

Daytime Solar Observing with the Nationa...

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Feb 07, 2025 - Jan 03, 2026

Become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a filtered telescope

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Feb

07

2025

National Mall

Daytime Solar Observing

National Air and Space Museum

Feb 07, 2025 - Jan 30, 2027

Use a filtered telescope to observe the Sun safely.

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Feb

07

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Pinstripes

Feb 07, 2025 - Jan 29, 2027

Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown

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Feb

08

2025

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Feb 08, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Weekly outdoor farmers market selling fresh & local produce, prepared foods, eggs, coffee, and other goods in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Feb

08

2025

Georgetown

House of Sweden Exhibits

Feb 08, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027

Weekend fun at the House of Sweden!

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Feb

09

2025

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

Feb 09, 2025 - May 25, 2025

The most eclectic market in DC!

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