Events in DC

AlUla and the Incense Road: An Ancient World in Dialogue

Explore the Arabian region of AlUla through the lens of art history and archaeology in this talk with their storytellers, the Rawis. Discover how AlUla sat at the heart of a vast network of cultural exchange, where people, objects, artistic traditions, and ideas traveled across c

Nationals vs. Reds - Jordan Davis Postgame Concert

Circus Vazquez: NFCR Fundraising (Friday-Sunday)

The NINETEEN 62 at CFG Bank Arena - Barry Manilow

Enhance your night with EXCLUSIVE access to the NINETEEN 62, the ultimate Club VIP Experience at CFG Bank Arena, including: Exclusive VIP entry into the NINETEEN 62 Club. Your Lounge Luxury experience continues with: Private bar access, Exc…

Fearless Club At CFG Bank Arena - Barry Manilow

Enhance your night with exclusive access to the Fearless Club at CFG Bank Arena. Enter through a dedicated VIP entrance and enjoy early access 1 hour before doors, bypassing lobby crowds. JOIN THE PRE-SHOW PARTY HOUR during this first hour…

Nektar

NEKTAR brings their legendary Sound s Co-Founder Mo Moores Farewell Tour. On top of that, Nektar frontman Ryche used to work with King Crimsons Ian McDonald, and in honor of Ian theyre doing two classic songs from that epic first King Crims…

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Circus Vazquez - Tysons, VA

MANILOW: The Last Baltimore Concert

Originally scheduled for March 03rd 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

The Click Five - For Lovers Tour

Totally Tubular Festival

Line Up: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS THE PRODUCERS ANIMOTION THE ESCAPE CLUB TOMMY TUTONE MEN WITHOUT HATS DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact t…

Chesapeake Baysox vs. Harrisburg Senators

Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream (Upcycled Tote Giveaway - First 1,500 Fans)

Capital One offers: www.capitalonearena.com/cardholderbenefits NO BAGS. For VIP, hospitality, or group tickets, please call 1-877-DC-HOOP1.

TAKE ME HOME: A Tribute to the Music of JOHN DENVER Starring JIM CURRY

TAKE ME HOME: A Tribute to the Music of JOHN DENVER Starring JIM CURRY

David Sedaris

Houndmouth

Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Sea…

Chance Peña

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future t…

Tosca

One Night Stan with KenTheMan

Alex Isley - When The City Sleeps

Welcome to The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Limited onsite parking is available for a fee and The Theater is located adjacent to the Conservatory. Suite amenities are ONLY available to guests who book the entire suite (minimum of 13 gues…

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)

Kawaii Rave

SUNNY RAVE: Washington, DC | w/ dj pressed

Can I offer you a nice rave in this tryin time? dj pressed is bringing SUNNY RAVE to Washington, DC. Prepare for an all-out audiovisual spectacularfeaturing costumes, cocktails, music, and visuals inspired by Always Sunny. Watch your seroto…

DC Puzzle Challenge

Help build a large puzzle, one portion of a larger puzzle set for display at MLK Memorial Library.

CANCELLED - Traditions in Dialogue: Mongolian Folk Music and Iu-Mien Dance

11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT Experience sound and movement that carry stories, cultural heritage, and identity through traditional Mongolian music and Iu-Mien dance. Join us for an engaging performance of traditional and contemporary music and dance and a conversation about traditions in t

What If: Designs from the Future of Crafting & Growing

1:30-2:30 p.m. CT In the exhibition What If: Designs from the Future of Crafting & Growing , open at 5ive Points from August 8 to October 3, experience artifacts and stories from the future imagined by seven Tennessee artists and farmers. The speculative designs invite you to thi

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Come search for beach‑ and ocean‑themed pictures all around Northwest One Library! Find them all and win a small prize.

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

Come hunt for planets all about Shepherd Park Library - if you find all of them, and puzzle out the secret word, you can win a prize!

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support.

Discover Summer Scavenger Hunt

Chevy Chase Library is kicking up a big search for the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the reason we are celebrating America turning 250 this summer! There is a bingo board for each floor.

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

One giant 40,320-piece puzzle. Ten DCPL locations. Three months to complete it.

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

One giant 40,320-piece puzzle. Ten DCPL locations. Three months to complete it.

Harpers Ferry and John Brown's Raid

At the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers lies Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, a small town whose dramatic setting became the stage for one of the most consequential events in the struggle over slavery. Historian Christopher Hamner leads a day-long exploration of the s

Architecture on the Nation's Front Lawn

Take a walking tour through history and design to explore the National Mall's evolution from its earliest conception to its most recent additions. With tour leader Bill Keene, marvel at the rich tapestry of architectural styles represented by the Smithsonian buildings and get a g

Castle Docent Tours

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volun

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Come search for America‑themed pictures all around the Bellevue Library Children's Room! Find them all and win a small prize.

Little Critters: Nature Play at Think Tank (Animal Babies)

Let's learn how animals change as they grow- just like us! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about the different ways animals care for their young. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are desi

Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Trees)

Let's explore one of the most important parts of nature- TREES! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn more about trees and the things they do. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with

Used Book Sale

Shop a wide range of donated titles -- there is something for everyone!

FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand

The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for another farm stand season in 2026. This farm stand is direct-to-consumer located East of the River in Ward 8. The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand takes place on the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place, S

Let's Build!

What Can YOU build!

Friends Book Sale

This Book Sale is hosted by the Friends of Palisades Neighborhood Library. All proceeds benefit the library. They accept donations every Saturday with a maximum of two bags or boxes.

Georgetown Library English Conversation Club

Would you like to improve your English-language skills in a small and comfortable group? Would you like to know more about American culture and current events?

Notary Public Office Hours

The MLK Library offers free notary public services every 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month on a walk-in basis. First-come, first-served.

English Conversation Group

A weekly English as a second language (ESL) conversation circle

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Spark!Lab

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditio

Elefest at the National Zoo with DC Public Library

Sign up to Discover Summer at the National Zoo for World Elephant Day!

Slavery and Freedom Highlights Tour

Explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors will view priceless objects, connect to the past, and hear about the actions of ordinary men and women, demanding freedom and transforming our nation. Photo Credit: NMAAHC

Portrait Description Tour of “America’s Presidents”

Join us for a multisensory gallery talk designed primarily for visitors who are blind or have low vision and for their sighted companions. This 60-minute, multisensory program uses descriptive, evocative language to bring to life iconic portraits in the museum's popular America's

Growing Community: The Craft of Good Gardens

We will explore how a passion for the garden can grow into a green industry position or business. When well planned, a green "job" can inspire and attract attention to the needs of a growing community. We will dive into the passion of gardening both for and not for profit. We wil

Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on

Big Objects, Big Stories: Red Cadillac Eldorado owned by Chuck Berry

Join us for a docent-led tour to get a fresh look into the Museum's featured object. At each of these 15-minute talks visitors will hear incredibly big stories about a big object. About this Program: All hail the King of Rock 'n' Roll! When musical legend Chuck Berry made rock 'n

Handmade Storybooks - In Person

Explore the many creative ways to work with paper and make personal storybooks by hand. Participants build and bind several books using standard bookmaking papers and thread as well as unusual materials such as manila folders and matchboxes.

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Music and Movement

Dance at the library!

Excel I Basics

In this 2-hour class, you will learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel 2019 spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace.

Story Time for the Spectrum

We will read a story, sing songs, and dance.

Family Story Time

Come hear stories, sing songs, and move with us at Parklands-Turner!