10 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

The Hillbilly Thomists Live in Washington DC

Folk and roots music performance at Hartke Theatre in Brookland.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Hartke Theatre, Brookland

Euge Groove at Birchmere

Smooth jazz saxophonist Euge Groove performs at the legendary Birchmere music venue in Alexandria.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Birchmere, Alexandria

Vibras At Culture

A Latin-vibes dance night at Culture in Ivy City.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City

Food & Drink

Hill's Kitchen July Cookbook Club: Superiority Burger

A cookbook club gathering centered on the Superiority Burger cookbook at Hill's Kitchen on Capitol Hill.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Hill's Kitchen, Capitol Hill

Arts & Culture

Cultural Embassy Evening at the Ukraine House

An evening of Ukrainian culture, art, and community at the Ukraine House embassy experience.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:45 PM · Ukraine House, Washington DC

Festivals & Special Events

We Touch Grass Presents: D.C. Anime Rave

A large-scale anime-themed rave party at Culture in Ivy City, blending cosplay culture with electronic dance music.

Friday, July 31, 2026 9:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City

Date Night

Live Jazz: Steve Herberman with Tom Baldwin

Intimate live jazz performance by guitarist Steve Herberman and bassist Tom Baldwin at The Tabard Inn.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM · The Tabard Inn

Roof Top Nightclub Tour And Experience

A guided rooftop nightclub tour hitting multiple DC venues on a Friday night out.

Friday, July 31, 2026 9:00 PM · Washington DC

Family-Friendly

LIVE ACTION GAME OF 'CLUE' and Scavenger Hunt of Washington DC

An interactive live-action Clue game and city scavenger hunt across Washington DC.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 11:30 AM · Washington DC

Free Events

National Harbor Tuesday Just Dance Classes

Free energetic cardio dance class for all fitness levels at National Harbor, powered by Onelife Fitness, running through September 29.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:00 PM · National Harbor, MD