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Things to Do This Month

Check out an exciting list of exhibits, concerts, theater and more a...

Events Calendar

Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happen...

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for April 4-6, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...


Apr

01

2025

National Mall

The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary P...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Apr 06, 2025

Revolution in ʼ70s Documentary Photography

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Apr

01

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Jul 06, 2025

Art for Social Justice Across Borders

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Apr

01

2025

Downtown

Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsy...

National Building Museum

Now - Oct 05, 2025

On view at the National Building Museum through October 5, 2025.

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Apr

01

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

March Maddness

Hard Rock Cafe

Now - Apr 07, 2025

Watch the tournament here!

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Apr

01

2025

Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Now - Apr 29, 2025

Enjoy a bouncy story time filled with rhymes, books and activities

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Apr

01

2025

Virginia

Battle Brief:"War on the Rio Grande...

National Museum of the United States Army

Now - Apr 08, 2025

Learn more with John Maass

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Apr

02

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Apr 01, 2027

Stand-Up Comedy Shows Produced by CatFish Comedy, the funniest comedy show production in Washington DC.

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Apr

02

2025

Capitol Hill

Orchids: Masters of Deception

United States Botanic Garden

Now - Apr 27, 2025

29th annual orchid show

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