Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for July 31 – Aug. 2, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Aug
2026
U Street
Bonne Vie Cafe & Bistro
Now - Jul 30, 2028
Jazz Brunch and Cocktails Featuring the Knox Engler Duo
National Mall
National Air and Space Museum
Now - Aug 29, 2026
Sun-gaze through our filtered telescope
Desert 5 Spot
Now - Sep 06, 2026
DUSTY BOOTS DAY PARTY
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Aug 02, 2026 - Jul 02, 2028
Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Follow Big Bird and Elmo on a journey of the night sky
Southwest & The Wharf
Philippe Chow DC
Aug 02, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027
Live Jazz and Fine Dining
Wunder Garten
Aug 03, 2026 - Jul 05, 2027
Gather your crew, test your knowledge, and win awesome prizes!
