Upcoming Events

From yard sales in DC’s northernmost section to a history walk some 10 miles to the south in the Barry Farm neighborhood, community groups and institutions in various corners of the city are celebrating cultural offerings old and new over…

Music is taking over the District this holiday weekend, whether it’s a finale jazz concert, a community singalong, rap and go-go music alongside art installations, the stomping sounds of Step Afrika!, or Labor Day festivals featuring local…

For DC tour guides accustomed to sharing details about the White House, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial with visitors to the nation’s capital without much knowledge of local DC and its history, Cultural Tourism DC’s annual…

Classes at DC public schools officially begin Monday, and the District is getting a head start this weekend with many events that have educational components. Learn an important part of our nation’s history during a bell-ringing ceremony…

This weekend in the District, dining establishments are offering discounted drinks for a cause in Shaw and special menus across the city as Summer Restaurant Week draws to a close. A nationwide adoption drive offers a chance to bring home…

There are signs of summer winding down this weekend in the District, with end-of-season events for kids’ summer camps and the Golden Cinema’s open-air film series finale. Plus, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the…

It's the first weekend of August, and local businesses are on display in DC: The annual MidCity Dog Days street festival is here, showcasing local stores and restaurants throughout the U Street NW and 14th Street NW corridors. Meanwhile,…

The last weekend of July is packed with ways to get outdoors. Opportunities to gather with neighbors at various community celebrations include film screenings, potlucks, classic summer games and back-to-school giveaways. Your kids can eat…

Events in the District over the next few days will celebrate a diverse trio: National Ice Cream Day, International Archaeology Day and the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. The 2019 DC Zinefest and the very first Grand African…

Summertime entertainment is in full swing over the next few days with outdoor film screenings and a seasonal flower festival. This weekend, July 12 to 14, you can also taste local beers, learn some history, experience live music and art,…

Following the Fourth of July, opportunities abound to continue patriotic celebrations throughout the weekend, July 5 to 7 — the continuation of a four-day weekend for some. Clean up a national park, see a replica of Neil Armstrong’s iconic…

This weekend, the District showcases its heritage with numerous events celebrating local history, politics, art, theater, fashion and culture. Festivals highlighting tennis, go-go music and the global refugee crisis are also on the docket…

The Folklife Festival is a little different this year. Scaled back due to complications from this winter’s government shutdown, the Smithsonian’s grand summer festival won’t be as grand in length or substance this time around, but will…

Coinciding with the official start of summer today, DC has a ton of events lined up for the whole weekend. Ring in the new season with a social bike ride, a summer solstice celebration or a barbecue contest this weekend, June 21 to 23. For…

There are many ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the District this weekend, whether that means taste-testing beer recipes that replicate an early-20th-century brew, playing games at a field day, or watching Spider-Man under the stars.…

This weekend, June 7 to 9, the District celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with the Capital Pride parade and festival and the return of the DC Dyke March. There are also events to promote reading and wildlife, as well as chances to engage in…

The District moves into June celebrating its sports teams, cultural treasures, and distinguished community members and organizations. Whether dining at Nationals Park while the team is out of town or honoring DC residents who have advanced…

This Memorial Day weekend, May 24 to 27, the city will commemorate the holiday with concerts, a parade and a demonstration. The long weekend also features DC Black Pride, various meetups, and the start of festivals celebrating Walt Whitman…

This weekend in the District, May 17 to 19, offers opportunities to learn about social issues such as missing persons in DC and the impact of evictions throughout the U.S. Programs that promote the health benefits of bike riding are also…

This Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 to 12, is full of ways to celebrate moms, the DC community and global connections. Honor mothers with a blood drive for maternal health, free tickets to the International Spy Museum’s brand-new home, and…