16 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Eagles of Death Metal: Death by Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

Eagles of Death Metal celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album with a special tour stop at 9:30 Club.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · 9:30 Club, U Street Corridor

Steven Ho: Loft Debut at DC Comedy Loft

Steven Ho makes his DC Comedy Loft debut in a special comedy event on Thursday night.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

Hashtag 2016: Throwback Lesbian Party

A throwback lesbian party at DC9 in Shaw celebrating 2016 vibes and LGBTQ+ community.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · DC9, Shaw

Moombahton Massive at Culture DC

Nü Androids and Achromatic present a Moombahton Massive dance party at Culture DC in Ivy City.

Friday, August 14, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City

Free Events

Harold Little & the Pocket Jazz Masters

Free outdoor jazz concert at Woodrow Wilson Plaza as part of the live concert series on the plaza.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:00 PM · Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Underground Comedy at Hotbed (Free Show)

DC's premier independent comedy show returns for a free Thursday night set at Hotbed in Adams Morgan.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan

Arts & Culture

Live! At the Library: Clueless (1995)

Catch the 1995 cult classic Clueless on the big screen at the Library of Congress as part of their Live! At the Library series.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Library of Congress, Capitol Hill

Secret Show at Hotbed Comedy

A mystery special event at Hotbed Comedy Club in Adams Morgan — the lineup is a surprise, but Underground Comedy's track record guarantees laughs.

Friday, August 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan

Emma Willmann at DC Comedy Loft

Stand-up comedian Emma Willmann performs multiple shows over the weekend at DC Comedy Loft.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:00 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

Wordplay Wednesday at Planet Word

An after-hours evening of wordplay, games, and language fun at Planet Word Museum with extended hours.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:00 PM · Planet Word Museum

Food & Drink

Tomato Party at Common Good City Farm

A seasonal celebration of the tomato harvest at Common Good City Farm in Bloomingdale.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Common Good City Farm, Bloomingdale

Croix Rooftop Caribbean Restaurant Opening

DC's hot new Caribbean rooftop Croix is open in Navy Yard, serving callaloo, lamb ribs, and frozen cocktails with epic views.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Navy Yard

Aperitivo Hour Natural Wine Tasting

A relaxed Italian-inspired aperitivo hour featuring natural wine tastings in a social setting.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Washington DC

Festivals & Special Events

Evening at the Embassy of Uganda

An immersive cultural evening at the Embassy of Uganda, offering food, culture, and international hospitality through the Things To Do DC network.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Embassy of Uganda

Date Night

Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

Sip margaritas and soak in views of the DC skyline from the water on this festive Potomac River cruise.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:30 PM · Potomac River

Outdoors & Active

Fitness at Franklin

Free open-air fitness classes all summer long at Franklin Park in downtown DC, running through the season.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Franklin Park, Downtown DC