Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Mar
2026
Maryland
Strathmore
Mar 26, 2026
Celebrating the Timeless Harmony of Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Cultural Ambassadors of South Africa
Mar 27, 2026
Pioneering Voice in Music and Social Justice
Apr
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Apr 07, 2026
The 2026 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading with winner Anna Lena Phillips Bell and judge Shane McCrae
Apr 12, 2026
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: A Delightful Twist on Every Genre
Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter shares intimate arrangements of her classic hits as well as new songs combining jazz, pop, and Latin American rhythms.
May
National Mall
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
May 15, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
May 19, 2026
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading at the Folger
