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  • Apr
  • T22
    • Swervedriver in Washington
    • Beach Bunny, Pool Kids, Jayla Kai in Washington
    • Kingfishr in Washington D.C.
    • The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE
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  • W23
    • Cuarteto Rotterdam Live in concert
    • Washington Welcome Center: 90-Minute Guided Tour Old Town Trolley Washington
    • Green Drinks DC's April Happy Hour!
    • Art Across Borders: An Artist Talk with Sergei Isupov
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  • T24
    • DMV Professional: Networking Event for Black & African Professionals
    • Dante’ Pope w/ Jean Francis + Wes Felton + Trinomial
    • History Film Forum: Marcella
    • DC Startup & Tech Mixer
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  • F25
    • Axé Fest: Capoeira & Afro-Brazilian Dance
    • Salone Independence Rosebar Fridays (Open Bar)
    • Matilda in Concert - With Danny DeVito & David Newman
    • Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
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  • S26
    • Rihanna
    • DC Walk 4 ReCovery 2025 (HOPE WALK)
    • Pasión por Tango
    • Sketch Night - A Sketch Comedy Showcase
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  • S27
    • Sam MacPherson in Washington
    • Remi Wolf, Dana and Alden in Washington
    • Olive Klug
    • EPOXY COUNTERTOP CLASS (washington DC)
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  • M28
    • Olive Klug in Washington
    • Myles Smith at The Anthem
    • Love Spells, Sharon Van Etten in Washington
    • THE TRUMPETER
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  • T29
    • Saint Motel in Washington
    • Melanie Fiona in Washington D.C.
    • William Dalrymple, The Golden Road: Book Talk and Signing
    • BEING JEWISH AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA | Busboys and Poets Books
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  • W30
    • Inclusion Day
    • French-American Business Summit - 2025
    • Mountains on Stage - Washington DC
    • 5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Simply Sherri
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  • May
  • T1
    • Je'Caryous Johnson's Jason's Lyric Live!
    • The Damned, The BellRays in Washington
    • George Clanton in Washington
    • Thompson Square in Washington
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  • F2
    • K. Michelle, Treach in Washington
    • Cliff & Cle First Fridays @ LimaTwist DC | 5p-10p
    • Embassy Row Rooftop Cinco de Mayo Under the Stars with Latin Band
    • The Villains Ball
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  • S3
    • Warriors' Night Out: A Celebration and Auction Event for Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School
    • The International Wine Experience
    • Authentic Spanish Paella in Washington DC
    • BLAK Women In Agriculture – Celebrating Black Women in Farming & Gardening
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  • S4
    • Jensen McRae in Washington
    • K. Michelle, Treach in Washington
    • Sir Woman in Washington
    • 2025 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K
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  • M5
    • Alex Warren in Washington
    • Jane Remover, Dazegxd, d0llywood1 in Washington
    • Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium
    • Cinco De Drinko
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  • T6
    • Mallrat in Washington
    • Bullet For My Valentine, August Burns Red, Trivium in Washington
    • Bleed From Within in Washington
    • bôa, Dream, Ivory in Washington
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  • W7
    • Madeleine Kelson & Alaina Stacey w/ Sam Elmore
    • Pun DMV (May 7)
    • Smallpools in Washington
    • Lost City Books Spring Salon
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  • T8
    • Isabel LaRosa in Washington D.C.
    • Mother's Day Celebration
    • BoyWithUke, Ethan Bortnick in Washington
    • DG the Artist w/ FM Wu hosted by Lef?
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  • F9
    • Hip-Hop Orchestra in DC!
    • Jacquees, DeJ Loaf in Washington
    • Larkin Poe, Amythyst Kiah in Washington
    • Hopkins India Conference
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  • S10
    • BLACK TIE FIESTA AT THE MEXICAN EMBASSY'S CULTURAL INSTITUTE
    • Washington DC RnB Soul Picnic: Sat May 10th: Fort Dupont Park
    • DC Margarita Rumble!
    • Maribou State in Washington
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  • S11
    • The Devil Makes Three at 9:30 Club
    • Buy Nothing Exchange @ Trinidad Farmers Market (Washington, DC)
    • Rhiannon Giddens in Washington
    • Peter Cat Recording Co. in Washington
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  • M12
    • Washington DC 2025 Venture Capital World Summit
    • Leprous, Wheel in Washington
    • The Kiffness in Washington
    • Tom Odell, Jade Bird in Washington
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  • T13
    • The Dandy Warhols, Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor in Washington D.C.
    • Spokane Zephyr FC at DC Power FC at Audi Field
    • MY FATHER’S HOUSE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
    • DC Improv Date Night (May 13)
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  • W14
    • Parliament Funkadelic, George Clinton in Washington
    • Felicia's Woodridge Kitchen Grand Opening
    • Bien in Washington D.C.
    • RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia Night Hosted by Crimsyn!
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  • T15
    • MJ Lenderman in Washington
    • MJ Lenderman at 9:30 Club
    • Algorythm+ | Intro to Emotion AI
    • Thursdays At The Plug Open Mic: Presented by Crab Plug
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  • F16
    • SAINT SOPHIA GREEK FESTIVAL
    • MJ Lenderman in Washington
    • Queer Community Connections Happy Hour
    • Lucius, Victoria Canal in Washington
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  • S17
    • DC ARAB AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL 2025
    • John Digweed in Washington
    • IDK at Union Stage
    • DC Braulesque: Weeabooties II
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  • S18
    • Father Mike Schmitz
    • Film and Television Acting Class, MLK-Central Library, Washington DC
    • ACTIVATED CITIZENSHIP | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
    • Ichiko Aoba at Warner Theatre - Washington DC
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  • M19
    • grentperez in Washington
    • Killing Me Softly Comedy Showcase: Presented by Mr. Henry's Restaurant
    • Candlelit Restorative Flow & Sound Healing
    • Father Mike Schmitz at DAR Constitution Hall
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  • T20
    • grentperez in Washington
    • Spanish Young Music Talents: Irene Mata Tejero, flute
    • Brandy Schillace - The Intermediaries
    • Kevin Howard
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  • W21
    • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Walt Disco, OMD in Washington
    • James Bay in Washington
    • James Bay: Up All Night Tour
    • Improv for All! Workshop at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
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  • T22
    • Tax Lien & Deed Masterclass
    • FJAAK in Washington
    • DD Osama, STAR BANDZ, Sugarhill Ddot in Washington
    • Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
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  • F23
    • Grammar w/ Dutchiii + GasMan
    • Empire Of The Sun in Washington
    • Empire Of The Sun in Washington
    • Sunflower Bean, GIFT in Washington
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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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