Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 23-25, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Jan
2026
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
Now - Mar 09, 2026
Un/Bound Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Join Big Bird and Elmo for a look at the night sky
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
Jan 22, 2026
Join fellow film lovers for an evening of learning (the fun kind), friendship, and of course, film.
Adams Morgan
Now - Jul 01, 2027
Stand-Up Comedy Shows Produced by CatFish Comedy, the funniest comedy show production in Washington DC.
National Air and Space Museum
Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 21, 2028
Use a filtered telescope to observe the Sun safely.
Georgetown
Pinstripes
Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown
Southwest & The Wharf
Sip & Paint DC
Jan 25, 2026
Sip and Paint DC: Sip, Paint, and Date
Philippe Chow DC
Jan 25, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027
Live Jazz and Fine Dining
