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Things to Do in Washington DC

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This week in Washington DC · October 8–11, 2026

Jessie Ware's Superbloom Tour at The Anthem and Snallygaster on Pennsylvania Avenue anchor a busy Saturday, October 10, while Simone Dinnerstein's Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital at Sixth & I is a standout later in the month.

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Past Digests

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Washington DC — October 01, 2026
The Home Rule Music Festival takes over Alethia Tanner Park on Saturday with a free all-day lineup, while the DC Coffee Festival at Dock 5 and Oktoberfest at the Wharf make this one of fall's biggest weekends in the District.
Washington DC — September 24, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem brings Firebird to the National Theatre Friday, while a Venetian Ball at the Embassy of Italy and the Mid-Autumn Night Market at Hi-Lawn make for a weekend you won't soon forget.
Washington DC — September 17, 2026
The H Street Festival takes over the corridor Saturday while Dance Theatre of Harlem graces The National Theatre next week — plus the NoMa in Color closing Color Jam brings murals, music, and late summer vibes to Alethia Tanner Park on Friday.
Washington DC — September 10, 2026
The NoMa in Color Mural Festival kicks off this week as a citywide canvas, while the Rosslyn Jazz Fest brings live music to the waterfront and Damon Wayans commands the DC Comedy Loft stage.
Washington DC — September 03, 2026
The DC JazzFest swings into the Wharf this Sunday, and NoMa Courtside turns First & N into a pop-up sports court this weekend — plus the DC State Fair lands in Mount Vernon Triangle for one day only.
Washington DC — August 27, 2026
The 24th Annual Washington Chinese Cultural Festival hits Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, while a Kintsugi workshop in Georgetown and DC's Best Showcase comedy at Hotbed round out a weekend packed with character.
Washington DC — August 20, 2026
The Library of Congress National Book Festival takes over the Convention Center Saturday, while Ledisi's 'For Dinah' tribute at Strathmore and the Washington Spirit's Pride Game at Audi Field make this a week to stay out late and show up proud.
Washington DC — August 13, 2026
Eagles of Death Metal's 20th anniversary tour lands at 9:30 Club tonight, while Panda Fest takes over Penn Quarter and Howard Jones brings 80s nostalgia to the Anthem on Saturday.
Washington DC — July 30, 2026
Damon Wayans Jr. makes his Loft Debut at DC Comedy Loft this weekend, while the D.C. Anime Rave at Culture Ivy City and a Full Moon Gong Bathing at the Arboretum round out a week that swings from laughs to late nights.
Washington DC — July 23, 2026
DC's week peaks with a Fancy Ass Butter Party at Henceforth tonight, Wax Motif dropping a set at Culture Ivy City Saturday, and ÉCHAPPÉE garden wine fest blooming in Bloomingdale — all framed by America's 250th summer energy.
Washington DC — July 16, 2026
The Lotus and Lily Festival blooms at Kenilworth Gardens this Saturday, DC's Comedy Loft debuts Harland Williams, and Vibras: Colombian Edition heats up Ivy City — a week that rewards the curious.
Washington DC — July 09, 2026
A Koji Table dinner collab at Rice Market DC and Damon Wayans Jr.'s Comedy Loft debut headline a stacked weekend, with free jazz at SAAM and the Great American State Fair wrapping its final day on the Mall.
Washington DC — July 02, 2026
DC's biggest 4th of July in 250 years is here — the Great American State Fair on the National Mall anchors the week, while Phillips After 5's Summer Fiesta and Adele Marie's album release at Songbyrd give Thursday night some serious heat.
Washington DC — June 25, 2026
The 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle takes over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, while the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft opens its doors for the very first time today — a once-in-a-generation access moment right under an American icon.
Washington DC — June 18, 2026
Capital Pride Parade takes over 14th Street Saturday as the city celebrates Juneteenth and summer solstice all at once — plus the Home Rule Music Festival and a free Smithsonian Solstice Celebration make this one of DC's biggest weekends of the year.
Washington DC — June 04, 2026
Pride season heats up with Phillips After 5: Party with Pride tonight and the Spirit of Independence Festival free at the National Archives on Friday, while CiNoMatic kicks off its outdoor film series under the stars at Alethia Tanner Park every Wednesday through July.
Washington DC — May 28, 2026
Petworth PorchFest takes over front stoops citywide Saturday while the Abbondanza natural wine party pops at Sonny's Pizza — and Big Freedia brings bounce to the 9:30 Club for a can't-miss weekend.
Washington DC — May 21, 2026
A long weekend stacked with heat: CapHouseFest brings house music and Black Pride energy to NoMa on Saturday, while IlluminAsia turns the National Museum of Asian Art into a bookcon-disco mashup. The National Memorial Day Parade rolls down Constitution Avenue on Monday.
Washington DC — May 14, 2026
The Fiesta Asia Street Fair takes over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday while Ford's Theatre's '1776' closes for summer — catch it before Saturday's curtain. The Spring Night Market at Hi-Lawn and the 18th Annual Columbia Heights Day round out a stacked weekend.
Washington DC — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Washington DC this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Family Day: Grand Opening of
Washington DC — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Washington DC this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Bourbon & Bluegrass, EMBASSY EVENT: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute, and Full Moon Margarita Cruise on the Potomac, plus 11 more curated

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