Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 16-18, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Jan
2026
Anacostia
The Phillips Collection
Now - Feb 19, 2026
Pioneering DC Artist Rik Freeman to Exhibits at Phillips@THEARC
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Jan 16, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
Now - Mar 09, 2026
Un/Bound Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Jan 17, 2026
Explore art through verbal description and discussion.
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Now - Jan 29, 2026
Join Big Bird and Elmo for a look at the night sky
Southwest & The Wharf
Philippe Chow DC
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027
Live Jazz and Fine Dining
Wunder Garten
Jan 19, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026
Monday Night Trivia at Wundegarten
Adams Morgan
Now - Jul 01, 2027
Stand-Up Comedy Shows Produced by CatFish Comedy, the funniest comedy show production in Washington DC.
