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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 May 30 - June 1, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


May

28

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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May

28

2025

National Mall

Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natu...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Nov 02, 2025

Discover Earth's 'Little Beasts' Through Historic Art and Specimens

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May

28

2025

National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

National Gallery of Art

Now - Aug 03, 2025

Transforming Tires into Environmental Art

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May

28

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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May

28

2025

National Mall

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

Now - Apr 25, 2026

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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May

28

2025

Taste of Pride 2025

The Capital Pride Alliance

Now - Jun 08, 2025

Dig into this citywide celebration of the LGBTQ+ and culinary communities as DC hosts WorldPride 2025.

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May

28

2025

Downtown

Farragut Field Days

Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

Now - Jun 18, 2025

Live Music, Lawn Games, and More

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May

28

2025

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's A...

Strathmore

Now - Jun 25, 2025

Meet the Artists in Residence 2025: Workshops, Concerts & Creativity

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