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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 27-29

Things to Do This Month

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

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss these signature events and festivals – many...

Events Calendar

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


Jan

02

2025

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Jan 01, 2025 - Mar 05, 2025

A weekly jazz night with Blue Dot Jazz Troupe

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Jan

02

2025

National Mall

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

National Air and Space Museum

Jan 02, 2025 - Jan 30, 2025

Join Big Bird and Elmo for a look at night sky in the Museum's Planetarium

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Jan

03

2025

Shaw

First Fridays Art Walk - Shaw

The Howard Theatre

Jan 03, 2025

Art Walk in Shaw every month

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Jan

03

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Pinstripes

Now - Dec 25, 2026

Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown

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Jan

06

2025

Maryland

Work from Strathmore

Strathmore

Jan 06, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025

Enjoy lunchtime performances while working at Strathmore

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Jan

08

2025

Virginia

Battle Brief: Valley Thunder: Custer in ...

National Museum of the United States Army

Jan 07, 2025 - Jan 14, 2025

Learn more with John Maass

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Jan

10

2025

Virginia

“The U.S. Army and the Downfall of Japan...

National Museum of the United States Army

Jan 09, 2025

Dr. John C. McManus Virtual Book Discussion

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Jan

10

2025

National Mall

Preservation Station: Exploring the Fami...

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Jan 10, 2025

All registrants will receive a Family Treasures Toolkit.

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