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  • May
  • T13
    • The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE
    • Smoakland
    • The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour
    • Generic Theatre Company’s Seniorcase!!!
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  • W14
    • Parliament Funkadelic, George Clinton in Washington
    • R&B Wednesdays- Live Band - FREE
    • Stand-Up Showcase
    • Late Night Khaos Karaoke
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  • T15
    • DC Sketch Comedy Happy Hour
    • MJ Lenderman at 9:30 Club
    • MJ Lenderman in Washington
    • JUST PEACE MINISTRIES - HEAL THE HEALERS SERIES
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  • F16
    • SAINT SOPHIA GREEK FESTIVAL
    • Evening at the Embassy of Uzbekistan
    • Los Amigos Invisibles in Washington
    • Queer Community Connections Happy Hour
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  • S17
    • 2025 Fiesta Asia Street Fair
    • DC ARAB AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL 2025
    • Runway Show & Pop Up Market
    • DC Braulesque: Weeabooties II
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  • S18
    • Father Mike Schmitz
    • Ichiko Aoba at Warner Theatre - Washington DC
    • Film and Television Acting Class, MLK-Central Library, Washington DC
    • Haitian Flag Day x AFRO KONPA DAY PARTY @ Decades (OPEN BAR; Konpa; AfroB)
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  • M19
    • Ask A D.C. Native, Live!
    • grentperez in Washington
    • Brazilian Zouk Drop-In Classes & Practica
    • Candlelit Restorative Flow & Sound Healing
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  • T20
    • grentperez in Washington
    • What connects Autism, Chronic diseases, Natural Disasters, and Nanoplastics
    • Power, Influence, and Tech in the Creator Economy
    • Night of Pride
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  • W21
    • GWRCCC's Jobs Fair- Washington, DC
    • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Walt Disco, OMD in Washington
    • Michael Blackson
    • James Bay in Washington
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  • T22
    • Tax Lien & Deed Masterclass
    • DD Osama, STAR BANDZ, Sugarhill Ddot in Washington
    • Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
    • Legal Landmines in Fundraising and How to Avoid Them
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  • F23
    • Memorial Day Wknd - Friday at The Park!
    • Empire Of The Sun in Washington
    • Empire Of The Sun in Washington
    • Sunflower Bean, GIFT in Washington
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  • S24
    • How Sweet The Sound: A Celebration of Gospel Music
    • Cannadelic DC
    • 1708 Lounge "Kappa Cigar Day Party"
    • The Set: A R&B Experience
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  • S25
    • Splashy! Memorial Weekend Pool Party
    • DC Memorial Day Weekend Pier Pressure Party Cruise
    • SAMASAMA x Kam and 46 "Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market" at metrobar
    • Bear McCreary in Washington
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  • M26
    • WPFS: The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
    • Eli Lev & The Levitators: “Eli’s World of Song and Story”
    • One Night Out Live Dancers (Memorial Day Finale W/ Open Bar)
    • Oren Levine
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  • T27
    • Arturo Sandoval in Washington
    • Speed in Washington
    • The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE
    • Better Together: A Community
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  • W28
    • Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain
    • Bomba Estéreo, Rawayana in Washington
    • Noizu - PGF Pre party
    • Red NOT Chili Peppers - A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
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  • T29
    • accio piano trio | Contrast. On light and shade
    • Subtronics
    • Momma, Wishy in Washington
    • Sunset Cinema at The Wharf
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  • F30
    • Pinkshift, Combat, Home Is Where in Washington
    • Adam Doleac in Washington
    • Ashe in Washington
    • Chaos In The CBD in Washington
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  • S31
    • Shakira in Washington
    • DJ Spen, Ultra Naté in Washington
    • An Evening in Paris
    • Breaking Barriers, Building Family
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  • Jun
  • S1
    • TOTAL CHAOS @Simple Bar, Washington DC
    • Simona Daniele Quartet
    • Laugh with M.E. at Room 808
    • OK Go in Washington
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  • M2
    • Bloc Party, Metric in Washington
    • JET, Band Of Skulls in Washington
    • Jet in Washington
    • Vibe Check Podcast
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  • T3
    • Tennis, Billie Marten in Washington
    • The Light Looks Like Me Book Celebration
    • Billie Marten in Washington
    • Annie's Legacy: An Evening with Erik Piepenburg and Georgia Katinas
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  • W4
    • Yola in Washington
    • The Kooks, lovelytheband in Washington
    • Being Queer in Times of Trouble
    • Lady Bunny: Don't Bring the Kids! - Washington DC
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  • T5
    • PIAF ! THE SHOW
    • Drag is Not a Crime w/ Nymphia Wind + Ts Madison + Gottmik + Landon Cider- World Pride DC
    • Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe
    • Benjamin William Hastings
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  • F6
    • World Pride in Washington DC 2025 #WorldPride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
    • We Are Them: A WorldPride Drag Race Party
    • UNCUT XXL with Alex Lo, Eliad Cohen, & Las Bibas From Vizcaya
    • Festival Afro Bahia Food Taste
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  • S7
    • Betty Who in Washington
    • Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the World Pride Parade!
    • bLAck pARty at Union Stage
    • Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs at Lisner Auditorium
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  • S8
    • World Pride Drag Brunch w/ Alyssa Edwards- Washington DC
    • Sweden at WorldPride: Stockholm Underground
    • World Pride Drag Brunch at Throw Social DC
    • Argo and the Violet Queens w/ Nematode + Right Chipper + Trinomial
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  • M9
    • Willie Jones III
    • big loser w/ No One Sphere + Midnight Snowball Fight
    • Suzanne Vega
    • Bad Medicine
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  • T10
    • Sara Kays, Landon Conrath in Washington
    • Suzanne Vega in Washington
    • WonkyWilla
    • Dope Lemon at 9:30 Club
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  • W11
    • Lyn Lapid, FIG in Washington
    • David Bisbal in Washington
    • Pola & Bryson
    • Chuck Nice
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  • T12
    • Full Moon in Sagittarius
    • Andy Frasco & The U.N. in Washington
    • Pola & Bryson in Washington
    • BE:FIRST in Washington
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  • F13
    • Mortified DC
    • Eli Brown in Washington
    • Monty Alexander at Blues Alley
    • David Michael Wyatt at Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
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If you are here, you ain’t missing out on the best events in the world. The festivals and events in Washington are enormous; of course, it is the capital of the United States. Right from Smithsonian Folklife Festival, world-famous Washington Auto Show, Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, and H Street Festival are the ones which make Washington the Evergreen City of the world. Art, theatre acts, and elaborative tours are just some more things to do in Washington.

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Things To Do In Washington

Explore the best of things to do in Washington! From catching a show to dining at a popular restaurant, here are a few things that you definitely shouldn’t miss:

  1. Take A Segway Tour Of DC To Check Out All The Important Attractions Of DC.

  2. Go For Treasure Hunt With Your Kids At Day Time Or Party Cruise At Night In The Boomerang Pirate Ship.

  3. Food Tour Of Washington Will Ensure That You Don’t Miss Any Good Place To Eat.

  4. Go For Boating At Key Bridge Boathouse.

  5. Have A Photoshoot Session At United States National Arboretum.

  6. To Enjoy The Nightlife Visit The 9:30 Club One Of The Best Night Clubs In Washington DC .

  7. Catch A Performance At Night At The John F. Kennedy Center.

  8. You Can Learn To Trapeze And Trampoline At The Trapeze School.

  9. Take A Hike At The Great Falls With An Amazing View Of Waterfall.

  10. Go For Ice Skating At The Watergate Rooftop.


Places To Visit In Washington

All the amazing things to do are very much aligned with the places to visit in Washington. There are beautiful attractions, restaurants, cafes and a lot more. Here’s a glimpse of Washington for you:

  1. You Have To Visit The White House, The Residence Of Every POTUS Except George Washington.

  2. The Lincoln Memorial Is Beloved By Everyone With A 19 Foot Marble Statue Surrounded By 36 Columns To See.

  3. Visit The Museum Of Bible To Gain The Knowledge About The History And Impact Of Bible.

  4. Check Out The Gigantic 555 Feet Tall Washington Monument, Inside Of Which Contains Engraved Stones.

  5. Visit National Air And Space Museum The World’s Largest Collector Of Historic Air And Spacecraft In The World.

  6. Visit The World War II Memorial Dedicated To Soldiers Who Served In Armed Forces During WWII.

  7. Check Out The Site Where President Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated At Ford's Theatre.

  8. Learn Everything About Spy And Check Out The Cool Artifacts Of International Espionage At International Spy Museum.

  9. Check The Interior Of The Famous United States Capitol.

  10. Take A Tour Of The Pentagon- The Headquarters Of Defense. Yes, You Can Do That.


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Weekend Getaways From Washington

Take a break from the rut, discover the best weekend getaways from Washington and move out:

  1. Take A Look At The Place Where The Founding Fathers Signed The Declaration Of Independence At Independence Hall And The Liberty Bell In Philadelphia.

  2. To Escape The City, Head To Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park For A Hike Amidst Nature.

  3. Take A Dip Into The Ocean And Sunbathe In A Beach Getaway At Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

  4. Pack Your Bags And Go To Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, For Whitewater Rafting Or Tubing.

  5. Go Kayaking Or Take A Guided Horseback Trail Ride On The Shenandoah River.

  6. Take A Sightseeing Cruise Tour Of The Seaport In Annapolis, Maryland.

  7. Take A Dip In The POTUS Favourite Getaway For Jefferson’s Dip At Hot Springs, Virginia.

  8. Enjoy Camping Or Picnicking At Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.

  9. Check The Statue Of Liberty Or The Empire State Building In New York City.

  10. Visit The Largest Living History Museum To Look Alike It Did During American Revolution At Colonial Williamsburg.

Take on experiences, visit beautiful attractions, and attend exciting events in Washington to make it all worthwhile.

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