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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 Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


Sep

07

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Sep 07, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

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Sep

07

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Sep 07, 2025 - Aug 01, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

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Sep

08

2025

NoMa in Color

NoMa BID

Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025

NoMa in Color Mural Festival and Color Jam Finale

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Sep

08

2025

Georgetown

EXHIBITION TOURS: Snow and Rain Shall Pa...

House of Sweden

Sep 08, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025

Join us for evening tours of our latest photography exhibit Snow and Rain Shall Pass by Swedish photographer Karin Alfredsson

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Sep

10

2025

Downtown

Experience Art Ave

Sep 10, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026

Experience Art Ave, September 2025 - January 2026

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Sep

12

2025

Fairmont's 14th Annual Sustainability Fa...

Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown

Sep 12, 2025

Join Us for the 14th Annual Sustainability Fair at Fairmont Washington, D.C.!

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Sep

13

2025

Magic Mic 9/12: El Rey VA

Charlie Ross Magic

Sep 12, 2025

Witness unbelievable magic tricks performed right in front of your eyes

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Sep

13

2025

Art All Night

Sep 13, 2025

This year, Events DC brings that same energy to Art All Night with a high-impact celebration of creativity, culture, and community in proud partnership with Shaw Main Streets and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)

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